Marriott J V R (7 results)

VG lt. thumbed orig. tan cloth. 381 p.; 10 halftone pl.; 22 cm. Career of R. F. Horton, 1855-1934. Congregational Union of England and Wales. Includes chronological list of 54 publications, with date of original appearance. -- `Robert F. Horton occupied the position in nineteenth-century Nonconformity which Queen Victoria, Florence Nightingale, and Thomas Arnold occupied in their respective shperes. They were figures whose greatness everybody recognized, who by personality, character, and achievement became institutions. If, in the year 1900, men wanted the outstanding representative of Nonconformity, one whose status, culture, and ability were everywhere acknowledged and respected, they turned naturally to Horton of Hampstead.' (p. 15). Binding is Hardcover.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Previous owners sticker inside front cover.

pp.4. A4 softback. Stapled typescript. Fine.

pp.12. A4 softback typescript. Fine, with title handwritten to margin of first page.

pp.20. A4 softback typescript. Fine, with title handwritten to margin of first page.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First impression of the true first edition. Published during the early years of the First World War. Interestingly, there are two Erratum slips present, one bound in at the Contents page, and another at p.201. ***Very good in dark blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles and borders to the spine and decorative blind borders to the front and rear boards. The gilt has dulled with age. The boards are largely clean and unmarked, but the spine has browned somewhat with age and handling. The head and tail of the spine are slightly frayed. Corners fairly sharp, with just slight bumps to the rear board corners. Offsetting to front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns. Hardly any foxing. Interior pages clean. With a neat pencil name and date to the front free endpaper 'A C Wood Dec 1932'. Spine tight. No dustwrapper. ***200 mm x 135 mm. 458 pages, including a two-page preface by the author, plus General Works of Reference and Index to the rear. ***Contents: Chronological Table of the Chief Dates in the Evolution of Prussia, Chapter I. Introductory, Chapter II. The Origins and TerritorialFormation of Brandenburg-Prussia, Chapter III. Brandenburg-Prussia from 1618-1740, Chapter IV. Frederick the Great , 1740-86, Chapter V. Prussia and the French Revolution, Chapter VI. The Unmaking of Prussia: Jena and Tilsit, Chapter VII. The Remaking of Prussia: The War of Liberation, VIII. The Congress of Vienna: The Settlement of 1815, Chapter IX. Restoration and Reaction, 1815-40, Chapter X. The Revolution of 1848. The Frankfort Parliament, Chapter XI. The Prussianization of Germany: The Rule of Bismarck; Schleswig-Holstein and the Seven Weeks' War, Chapter XII. The Unification of Germany: The Franco-German War; The German Empire, Chapter XIII. Bismarck, the Imperial Chancellor, 1871-90, Chapter XIV. Epilogue, 1890-1914, General Works of Reference, Index . ***First impression of the true first edition, in nice collectable condition - published during the First World War. Uncommon in first edition. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. ***.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First impression of the true first edition. Published during the early years of the First World War. Interestingly, there are two Erratum slips present, one bound in at the Contents page, and another at p.201. ***Very good in dark blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles and borders to the spine and decorative blind borders to the front and rear boards. The gilt is still quite bright, protected by the dustwrapper. The boards are clean and unmarked. The head and tail of the spine are slightly frayed. Corners fairly sharp, with just slight bumps to the bottom corners. Offsetting to front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns. Hardly any foxing. Interior pages clean. No inscriptions. Spine tight. ***In the original dustwrapper which is largely complete except for chips to the top and tail of the spine. The spine of the dustwrapper is slightly browned. [please see scans]. ***200 mm x 135 mm. 458 pages, including a two-page preface by the author, plus General Works of Reference and Index to the rear. ***Contents: Chronological Table of the Chief Dates in the Evolution of Prussia, Chapter I. Introductory, Chapter II. The Origins and TerritorialFormation of Brandenburg-Prussia, Chapter III. Brandenburg-Prussia from 1618-1740, Chapter IV. Frederick the Great , 1740-86, Chapter V. Prussia and the French Revolution, Chapter VI. The Unmaking of Prussia: Jena and Tilsit, Chapter VII. The Remaking of Prussia: The War of Liberation, VIII. The Congress of Vienna: The Settlement of 1815, Chapter IX. Restoration and Reaction, 1815-40, Chapter X. The Revolution of 1848. The Frankfort Parliament, Chapter XI. The Prussianization of Germany: The Rule of Bismarck; Schleswig-Holstein and the Seven Weeks' War, Chapter XII. The Unification of Germany: The Franco-German War; The German Empire, Chapter XIII. Bismarck, the Imperial Chancellor, 1871-90, Chapter XIV. Epilogue, 1890-1914, General Works of Reference, Index . ***First impression of the true first edition, in nice collectable condition - published during the First World War. Whilst the book itself is uncommon in first edition, copies in the original dustwrapper are virtually unobtainable now. The dustwrapper is a very fragile item. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. ***.…