Lewis William Translator (9 results)

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Muy bueno. 4º mnenor. Cartoné estampado + estuche. Portada, 110 pp. Ilustrado. Contents: The historical Background.- The authorities.- William of Poitiers.- The bayeux tapestry.- The plates.- Bibliography. Estuche deslucido. Libro en excelente estado. Ver fotografías. 5-3.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. London: Stephen Swift & Co., 1912. First edition. xxxi,[i],207,[1]; 127,[3]pp.,+[xvi]pp. ads. Portrait frontispiece. Original mauve cloth, gilt lettering & decoration, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. Ink ownership name to front free endpaper. Remains of top edge of formerly tipped-in bookplate to head of verso of front free endpaper. Endpapers somewhat discoloured. A very good, bright copy, tight & sound, surviving well for this binding style. (**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** - Heavy/overweight item weighing 1.2 kg packed, therefore additional postage may be required for overseas orders: International customers, please ask for a prior shipping quotation).…

First Edition. [Gothic Novel] FIRST EDITION THUS. Two volumes bound as one. Large Octavo (24 x 17cm), pp.xxxi, 207; 127 [14]. With a frontispiece engraving of the author. Publisher's purple cloth with gilt titles to spine, and gilt decoration to upper board. Brown end-papers. Top edge gilt, others untrimmed. Gently toned throughout with occasional light spotting. Hinges split, but still firm. Moderate general wear to cloth, and some toning to spine. Very good. The first appearance of all three supposedly lost 'Episodes' omitted from the original Orientalist novel, in an English translation with the original French following. Melville discovered the additional material amongst papers owned by the Duke of Hamilton while researching for a biography of Beckford.…

Condition: Poor. Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Octavo sized book. Calfboard. Front board loose. Raised bands on spine. Shelf wear. Gilt writing on spine. Bookplate inside front board. Several pages loose. Pencil markings. Slight foxing throughout. Bumped corners. Edgeworn. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN.…

Hardcover. Octavos, viii, 591 pp (Vol. 1); vii, 584 pp (Vol. 2). Fair; bound in contemporary leather with extensive surface marks and damp staining to covers, Vol 1. front board nearly separated and Vol. 2 has repair to front hinge; boards shaken but bindings else tight; text blocks age-toned; foxing to pages throughout; previous owner names on title pages in ink "Wm. A. Warfield" and "Charles Stuart;" ex-library copy with usual markings, including institutional stamps to several pages and call number written in pencil; MF consignment. 1357647. Special Collections. …

Condition: Good. Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Octavo sized book. Calf board. Front board detached but still present. Several pages loose. Slight foxing throughout. Pencil markings. Gilt writing on spine. Raised bands. Bumped corners. Bookplate inside front board. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN.…

8vo, pp. ix, [3], 148, interleaved throughout; recto of second leaf (dedication) slightly oxidised, a few isolated spots, but a good copy in contemporary diced russia gilt, upper cover stamped in gilt with a knight on horseback and the text 'Texuntque fugas et proelia ludo', lower cover bearing the same stamp and the text 'Ludimus effigiem belli', chess pieces stamped in gilt in compartments of spine, wide inner dentelles tooled in gilt and with pawn motif stamped in gilt in corners, green watered silk endpapers with border ruled in gold, marbled edges; extremities rubbed, head and foot of spine slightly chipped, lower joint cracked, upper joint sometime neatly repaired.Second edition of William Lewis's translation of Greco; first published in 1819. William Lewis (17871870) learned chess under Jacob Henry Sarratt and went on to run a well-known chess school at 5 Nassau Street, Soho. 'He took part in the correspondence chess match between Edinburgh chess club and London chess club during 18248. Some sources refer to financial difficulties and bankruptcy in 1828 as a result of an unfortunate speculation in piano manufacture . Lewiswas the author of numerous works on chess, mostly elementary in character and drawing on those of his teacherSarratt . "The last and one of the best of the "old" writers" (Hooper and Whyld, 2245), his output was superseded by that of authors such asStaunton, more willing to synthesize previous work including Lewis'sown as a foundation for further analysis, and less inclined to reinvent the wheel for themselves' (ODNB). The remarkable binding of our copy incorporates a quote from Virgil, 'Texuntque fugas et proelia ludo' ('and wove mimic flights and battles fought for play', Aeneid Book 5, line 593) and the first line of Vida's Scacchia ludus, 'Ludimus effigiem belli' ('we are playing an image of war'). These texts tend to suggest that the binding was commissioned by, or presented to, a military man with an interest in chess. Van der Linde I, p. 367. Language: English.…

3 volumes. Rare first Dutch edition of Travels to the source of the Missouri River and across the American continent to the Pacific Ocean by Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke, translated by the prolific Amsterdam based writer Nicolaas Godfried van Kampen. The importance of the Lewis and Clarke expedition (1804-06) can hardly be overestimated. The objective of the expedition, prompted by Thomas Jefferson, was to explore the Rocky Mountains, find a way to the Pacific, discover the source of the Missouri River and establish trading ties with the natives. The men brought back a wealth of new information about the geography, natural history and the many Indian cultures of the American West. They discovered numerous species of birds and plants hitherto unknown to science (e.g. Lewis's Woodpecker, Lewis's Syringa etc.). The explorers travelled, moreover, through Louisiana, a territory annexed to the United States just prior to the start of the expedition (1803), and then still as little known as the interior of Africa.Lewis had intended to edit his journals for publication, but his untimely death in 1809 prevented this. The official account of the expedition was eventually published in Philadelphia in 1814. The map shows the route Lewis and Clarke took along the Missouri River form St. Louis to the Straight of Juan du Fuca. The translator of this first Dutch edition, Van Kampen, taught history at the Athenaeum Illustre in Amsterdam. Besides publishing many works on Dutch history with a nationalistic undertone, Van Kampen translated multiple well-known books on travel and exploration, among others those of François Pouqueville and William Desborough Cooley.With an unidentified owner's stamp on the back of the title-page ("FLB"). Lacking leaf *1, as usual, possibly blank. Map foxed and some spots throughout, but otherwise in very good condition and wholly untrimmed.l Howes L317 note; NCC (4 copies); Sabin 40836; cf. Howgego, 1800-1850, L31. Modern half calf, marbled sides, title-labels on spine. With a large folding engraved map of the Missouri River (34.5 x 71 cm) by Cornelis van Baarsel and son, after the map in the first British edition. Pages: XXXII, 398; VIII, 390; "XII" (lacking I-II), 335, [1 blank] pp.…

Leather Bound. Condition: new. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1808. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 238, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 238.…