Parkes Webster (13 results)

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 15 pages, 6 figures. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 14 x 22 cms. Category: Antiquities of Wales & its Marches; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Condition: Fair. New York: Harper & Brothers, n.d. (ca. 1849 or 1845). Possily 1st U.S. Sm 4to. 1238pp. Illus. Fair book. Boards shelfworn and slightly bowed. Title page, first 8pp missing. Hinges cracked. First 100pp slightly dampstained at bottom edge; first 20pp also chipped. Pages foxed. (home economics, housing, cooking, cleaning, animals, medicine) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hardcover. Condition: Good-VG for age. Modern rebinding in black cloth with gilt sp. lettering and new end-papers, no obvious faults. xvii + 1264, 921 numbered text ills (t.p. says 'Nearly one thousand woodcuts'; erasable penciled date and sig. of Derek Gibson verso fr. end-paper (this being eminent pioneering cardiologist Derek Gair Gibson, 1935-2021, who was also a bibliophile), some light brown splash marks to t.p. plus faint marginal tanning, the latter recurring throughout, a little heavier to last few pages, otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. This is described on t.p. as a New Edition and pagination is a little higher than listed earlier editions which end on p.1238, however in this edition p.1238 has no obvious breaks in text so either this reflects a re-setting or cumulative effect on internal additions and revisions. Very scarce. Covers virtually everything from bread-making to carriages, health to kitchen furniture and clothes to candles. Originally published in 1844, with subsequent US editions also issued in 1840s. Apparently very scarce, especially this edition. Nearly 1.7 kg unpacked so allow for additional postage especially for non-UK sales. 15 cm x 22.5 cm.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Pub by Harper & Bros for Henry Bill, 1849. VG cond. hardcover now in archival Brodart, no dj. Dark brown tooled leather bds w/ lighter brown leather spine w/ gilt dec, & burgundy title block, bright lettering. Light rubbing & scuffing for age, still a sound & handsome book. Light soiling to edges. Marbled eps. Mdt foxing to first few & last few pages, o/w only light foxing throughout. P/O's signature in pencil on blank page across fr title page. Illus in b&w. A fascinating read. 1238pp + 1pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall VG cond. Same or next day shipiing. Please email any questions.

Hardcover. Condition: About Very Good. Thick 8vo. [xi]-xxiv, [25]-1,238 pp. Chromolithograph frontis by H. Lawrence, 86 John St., NY, Derby, publisher. In original gilt and blind stamped green cloth boards with red medallion on both covers. Gilt decorated spine. Boards rubbed, Spine extremities and edges frayed. Leaves toned and foxed. p. 359-360 with 5-inch closed tear from gutter. Early inscriptions and markings to endpapers in pencil. Just about very good. An important mid-19th century encyclopedia with almost 1,000 engravings, it was first published in England in 1844. The book contains much information on architecture, furniture, cooking, medicine, husbandry and more.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Full title: An Encyclopaedia of Domestic Economy, Comprising Such Subjects as are Most Immediately Connected with Housekeeping; as, the Construction of Domestic Edifices, with the Modes of Warming, Ventilating, and Lighting Them; A Description of the Various Articles of Furniture, with the Nature of Their Materials; Duties of Servants; A General Account of the Animal and Vegetable Substances Used in Food, and the Methods of Preserving and Preparing Them by Cooking; Making Bread; The Chemical Nature and the Preparation of All Kinds of Fermented Liquors Used as Beverage; Materials Employed in Dress and The Toilette; Business of Laundry; Description of the Various Wheel-Carriages; Preservation of Health; Domestic Medicine, etc, etc. First edition, first printing. xix, 1264pp plus 32pp of publisher's adverts at rear. Illustrated with nearly 1000 woodcuts. In its original binding of blind embossed buckram-type cloth, with gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Boards generally a little worn, lightly rubbed at edges, bruised and rounded on corners and spine ends, a few mild marks. Endpapers soiled and strained in gutters, some darkening to softened and rounded text block edges, with a hint of marginal tanning internally. The front free endpaper bears a previous owner's name, and the stamp (twice) of Nathanial Buckley, the 19th century mill owner, millionaire and Member of Parliament for Stalybridge, heavily criticised for his treatment of his workers and tenants in Ireland. Casing now protected in a loose fitting, stiff Perspex sleeve. Thomas Webster (1772-1844), a Scottish architect and geologist by training (the Royal Institution on Albemarle Street being built from his designs) was one of the first paid scientific professors, being Professor of Geology at University College, London. He spent the last ten years of his life on a commission from publishers Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans compiling his enormous dictionary of domestic economy, with the assistance of one Mrs William Parkes, which was published in the year of his death. It is now widely accepted that Mrs Isabella Beeton's Book of Household Management (1859) leaned heavily on the work of others - her main source was Webster's Encyclopaedia, particularly on the arrangement of the kitchen and general observations, making Webster's work one of the most influential works on household management of the 19th century.

Hard Cover. First Edition. (London: Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, London (Paternoster-Row), 1844. First UK Edition, first printing. xix, 1264pp plus 32pp of publisher's adverts at rear. Illustrated with nearly 1000 woodcuts. Publisher's original binding of blind embossed buckram-type cloth with gilt titles on spine which appear to have been professionally re-cased by a skilled bookbinder retaining the original boards. Yellow coated end-papers. Full title: An Encyclopaedia of Domestic Economy, Comprising Such Subjects as are Most Immediately Connected with Housekeeping; as, the Construction of Domestic Edifices, with the Modes of Warming, Ventilating, and Lighting Them; A Description of the Various Articles of Furniture, with the Nature of Their Materials; Duties of Servants; A General Account of the Animal and Vegetable Substances Used in Food, and the Methods of Preserving and Preparing Them by Cooking; Making Bread; The Chemical Nature and the Preparation of All Kinds of Fermented Liquors Used as Beverage; Materials Employed in Dress and The Toilette; Business of Laundry; Description of the Various Wheel-Carriages; Preservation of Health; Domestic Medicine, etc, etc. This copy was formerly part of the "Bibliotheque de L'Ordre des Avocats a la Cour D'Appel de Paris" (the library of the order of lawyers at the Court of Appeal of Paris) with their ownership sticker to the front paste-down and with small, inoffensive stamps to the title page and the last page of the Catalogue at the rear of the book. A very nice VG+ copy indeed. Photographs/scans available upon request.

Leather. Condition: Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A very scarce first edition domestic encyclopedia, an extensive Victorian publication on the effective running of a household. The scarce first edition.Illustrated with nearly one thousand woodcuts throughout.Sixteen pages of adverts to the front, dated February 1845, and thirty-two pages of adverts to the rear, dated October 1846.An immensely detailed encyclopaedia guiding the reader on the proper running of a Victorian household.Offering a fascinating insight into the Victorian home, written at a time when such manuals were essential for every home and housekeeper. Divided into twenty-six books, with sections including ventilation, artificial illumination, the domestic residence, furniture, servants, food, beverages, bread, food preservation, the arrangement of a kitchen, recipes for English cookery, fabrics for clothing and furniture, the toilette, jewellery, horses, pets, and more.This was an immensely popular publication, being oft-reprinted in both the U.K. and U.S.By Thomas Webster, assisted by the late Mrs. Parkes. In a modern quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with some light handling marks and scattered spots. Near Fine. book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1856 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 1249 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 1249.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1855 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 1243 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 1243.

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 1844. 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: - 1298, 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. 1298 1298.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 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 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1844. 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:- 1294, 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. 1294.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1844] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2017 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 1294, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 1294.