Osmond Daniel (6 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. Sound binding. Pages clean, off-white. Wraps have light handling wear. Contents: A new republic of letters. Fisher, The project of humanism and Valla's imperial metaphor. Pinti, Alter Maro, alter Maphaeus: Gavin Douglas's negotiation of authority in Eneados 13. Watkins, "Neither of idle shewes nor of false charmes aghast": transformations of Virgilian ekphrasis in Chaucer and Spenser. Brownlee, Literary genealogy and the problem of the father: Christine de Pizan and Dante. Boccassini, Authorial voice as remembrance of things past: Giraldi, Castellion, and the "staggering object" of the Essais. Osmond, Sallust and Machiavelli: from civic humanism to political prudence. 9.25" tall; 138 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 212 pp. NAP. Following the Editor's Introduction, pp. 7-20, Contents divided into 10 Essays: (1) Owen Gingerich, "Dare a Scientist Believe in Design?"; (2) Russell Stannard, "God's Purpose in and Beyond Time"; (3) Paul Davies, "The Unreasonableness of Effectiveness of Science"; (4) Walter R. Hearn, "Evidence of Purpose in the Universe"; (5) Robert John Russell, "Cosmology: Evidence for God or Partner for Theology?'; (6) Arthur Peacocke, "Science and God the Creator"; (7) John Polkinghorne, "A Potent Universe"; (8) John C. Eccles, "The Evolution of Purpose"; (9) Daniel H. Osmond, "A Physiologist Looks at Purpose and Meaning in Life"; (10) David Wilcox, "How Blind the Watchmaker?"; Endnotes, pp. 183-207; Contributors, pp. 209-216.Medium blue boards with brilliant silver lettering on spine. Glossy dustwrapper not price-clipped ($24.50) with Title lettering in large white letters at center front cover with blue and white illustration of stars and galaxies on top half front cover, above silver lower half front cover with Editor name lettering in small dark blue letters over silver at lower left bottom front cover; Subtitle in small white letters at top right front cover. (NO previous owner names; NO remainder marks.) Tight, crisp, FLAWLESS ensemble. Gift-Giving Condition. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Early reprint ("Fifteenth Thousand" as stated upon title page; first published 1851). 370 pages. Hardcover: H 19.5cm x L 13.25cm. Contemporary brown cloth; several black ink stains to boards and slightly sunned spine; bumping and slight wear at spine ends and board corners. Strong toning to pastedowns; three antiquarian ink inscriptions Port Gibson, Mississippi resident Samuel Briscoe, Esq. on front free endpaper with yet another on front flyleaf with those having some carry-through impressions onto successive title and Preface leaves; varied foxing (occasionally quite strong) throughout; several ink blots/stains obscuring some text on pages 119-120; top corners of pages 129-130 and 341-342 creased from past fold-down. Binding is firm. Preface by editor James Young who, as the title page notes, served as Grand Worthy Patriarch of the Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance in Kentucky. Features seventeen essays by various contributors including the renowned Dr. Daniel Drake of Cincinnati, and Methodist Episcopal Church theologian Reverend Thomas O. Summers. The book also has three notable Mississippi contributors: Reverend A.B. Longstreet of Oxford, twice president of University of Mississippi ("The Voice of Warning" - pages 41-60); Rev. William Winans of Woodville ("An O'er True Tale" - pages 113-118); and Rev. Philip P. Neely [Philip Phillips Neely] of Columbus ("Idella Pemberton, of the Prayer of Faith" - pages 291-298). As for the enthusiastic owner, a cemetery reference site notes a Samuel M. Briscoe (1849-1894) of Claiborne County, Mississippi and, although obviously only age 5 upon this book's publication, the penmanship and ink is certainly contemporary to 1850s-1870s.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Yi-Chun Chen (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 224 pages. 12.05x8.43x0.87 inches. In Stock. Yi-Chun Chen (illustrator).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1854. 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: : - 482, 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. 482 482.…