Murphy Lady Blanche (56 results)

Pictorial Hard Cover. Condition: Good. The cover has red cloth with beveled boards. No date of publication is given. The front blank page has an owner's name with a note about purchasing the book in 1888 from another owner. The text block ends have gilt. Scrambles Amongst the Alps, by Edward Whymper, has 164 pages, a frontispiece engraving in silver and white, 15 full page b/w engravings, and multiple in-text b/w engravings. The silver on the frontispiece has caused a beige coloring on the title page. Down the Rhine, by Lady Blanche Murphy, has 75 pages, 16 full page b/w engravings, and multiple in-text b/w engravings. This title is not of the book's cover. The spine strip's cloth has faded, has 1/8 in. size, brown stains, and its top edge is a little frayed. The front board has a decorative title block with dark green back ground color that is now a little mottled from shelf wear rubbing. The title's letters are in black and do not show well against the dark green back ground. Scans e-mailed upon request.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Nice strong working copy. E-library with the usual markings plus black tape on the spine and corner tips. The text is unmarked and in excellent shape. 180, (2), pages.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. On the Rhine and other Sketches of European Travel. Book.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. DECORATIVE BOARDS.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Hard Cover. VG/NA. ???? 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. SSCARCE: Two titles, 164/75pp, all well illustrated. Nice, AEG with beveled edges consistant with books printed 1860-1890. ND, circa 1870.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Beautifully Illustrated edition of classic mountaineering circa 1890.Binding a little fragile at covers but readable copy.

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Decorated and beveled green cloth covers rubbed, corners and spine ends frayed, spine faded. Front hinge starting to crack, both hinges a little shaken, interior clean, pages toned. Top edge gilt.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good hardcover. No DJ. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Date (Ca 1899), 164 + 75 pp.+ Illus Plt at Frontis & 15 Other Full Page Plts, Many Smaller Illus in Text, Blue Hardback with Blindstamped Mountain Climbing Design on F Cover & Gilt Illus on Spine, Gilt Title, All Edges Gilt, edgewear, foxing on Tissue Guard at Frontis, else Good (Neate #65). …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Cleveland, OH: The Burrows Brothers Co., 1890. Undated, ca. 1890. Worn. Brown pictorial cloth over pictorial beveled boards printed in black and silver gilt, spine lettered and decorated in gilt and black, all edges gilt, color frontis engraving with metallic silver gilt accenting, many additional black and white plates and vignettes. Good to very good condition, covers rubbed and scuffed at the outer edges, good hinges, sound text block, clean pages, name and 1892 date on preliminary blank, no other markings. Hard Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. No date; c 1890-1900. Dark burgundy cloth with bright gilt and silver lettering and decoration. Minor edgewear, soil and rubbing; lightly bumped spine ends and corners. All edges gilt. Binding sound, text clean. Interior lightly toned. Tiny creases to a few page corners. Illustrated with b/w engravings; frontispiece is heavily accented with silver gilt. No prev owner names, stickers or stamps. Not ex-library. 239 pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This copy is not dated but is by Burrows and probably dates from the 1880 to 1900.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. No date, ca. 1899, HARDCOVER. Original blue cloth with brown decorated front and gilt lettering and decoration spine, AEG, pattern decorated EPs, silver-tinted frontispiece illustration with frontis tissue still present. Two books in one, this was a highly marketed ploy to cash-in on the popularity of Whymper's classic book. The book is not dated but Neate's bibliography of mountaineering books gives the date of 1899 for the book. The book has some rubbing (mainly loss of color) to spine ends and corners, slight darkening to spine, cracked inside front hinge that is holding well due to the strong nature of the underlying cloth mesh, rear inside hinge is fine, old period US postage stamps adhered to front pastedown (see photo) otherwise no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, solid binding, no foxing, usual slight tanning to page paper. The book measures 237mm tall x 180mm and has 164 + 75 pages, many b/w engravings. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. Edward Whymper (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Large octavo. 164, 75pp + ads + plates. Red cloth illustrated in black and silver. Gift inscription dated 1891, one leaf re-inserted (with small tears at the foredge), corners bumped, a good only copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Date (Ca 1884), 164 + 75 pp.+ Illus Plt at Frontis & 15 Other Full Page Plts, Many Smaller Illus in Text, Light Pinkish- Brn Hardback with Blindstamped Mountain Climbing Design on F Cover & Silver Illus on Spine, Gilt Title, All Edges Gilt, edgewear with corners bumped, ex priv lib pastedown but no exterior marks, Good (Neate #65).…

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good +. First Edition. Extraordinary 19th Century travel guide with decorative gilt embossed pictoral covers and numerous terrific illustrations.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book navigates the enriching historical and cultural tapestry of the Rhine River region of Germany. Beginning with the river's humble glacial origins in the Alps, the author traces its geographical path, inviting readers to immerse themselves in its legendary, natural, and artistic wonders. From ancient Roman artifacts to medieval castles and abbeys, each locale is brought to life through vivid descriptions and anecdotes. The text explores the deep cultural roots of the region, highlighting the role of the Rhine as both a pathway for commerce and a source of inspiration for poets, musicians, and visual artists over the centuries. In exploring the significance of the Rhine, the author sheds new light on the pivotal moments of its history and the enduring impact it has had on European identity. This book is a captivating journey through time, inviting readers to discover the rich cultural heritage that has shaped the Rhine River and its surroundings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. On the Rhine and other Sketches of European Travel | Lady Blanche Murphy | Taschenbuch | 332 S. | Englisch | 2016 | hansebooks | EAN 9783743316034 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

Condition: Good. New York: Benziger Brothers, 1876. 1st edition. 12mo. 180pp+publisher's ads+frontis. B/W plates. Good book. Moderate edgewear. Light soiling to the boards. Chipping to the crown and foot. Slight warping to the boards. Page edges and pages age toned. Typical period foxing throughout. Inquire if you need further information. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.