Polehampton Rev Edward (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Brown 3/4 leather covers, missing spine and front cover and endpage loose. Paper covers worn in spots and 1/2 inch gash on back cover. Contains 100 illustrated plates descriptive of the wonders of nature and art. Page edges have foxing and illustrations have caused some browning. This is Vol. 5 of 6.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Brown three quarter leather with brown paper covers and gilt lines. Spine is missing, front cover is disconnected, but biinding is tight. Vol. 3only. Wonderful volume with chapters on the "Bubbling, Tepid, and Boiling Springs", "Inflammable Springs, Wells and Lakes", "Outline of Hydrostatics". Illustrated with B&W plates. 411 pages and index.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Complete Set of 6 Volumes with 100 Full-Page Engraved Plates. Title continues " Comprising new and entertaining Descriptions of the most surprising Volcanoes, Caverns, Cataracts, Whirlpools, Waterfalls, Earthquakes, Rivers, Lakes, Fisheries, Mines, Minerals, Monuments, and varied wonderful and stupendous Phenomena of Nature. Forming a rich and comprehensive view of all that is interesting and curious in Every Part of the Habitable world." One Plate, Dr Herscell's view of the organization of the Heavenly Bodies is a Fold-out. Other Plates include: Comet of 1811; Strombolo Island; Giza Pyramids & sphinx; Porcelain Tower, Nankin; Colossus of Rhodes; Colosseum; Stonehenge; Cheesewring, Cornwall; Poison Tree of Java; Penguin; Nautilus; Boar Hunt; 2 Mock Suns; Lunar Rainbow; Great Geyser, Iceland; St Winifed's Hall; Niagara Falls; Lake Ladoga; Loch Lomond; Grotto of Antiparos; Port of Malta; Fingal's Cave; Cracow Salt Mine; Grindlewald Glacier; Giant's Causeway, Antrim; Needle Rocks, Isle of Wight. 6 Plates are Frontispiece illustrations and the rest are bound in front of the main text in all volumes. Vol I has the Preface; Contents; List of Plates and 527 text pages. Vol. II has 488 text pages; Vol. III, 411 text pages, Vol. IV, 552 text pages; Vol. V, 688 text pages and Vol. VI, 624 text pages including the Index. Contemporary Brown paper-covered boards with original paper Title labels on spines. 9" Tall, 5 Kilos. Some edge wear. Hinges sound & text blocks firm except for any listed below. Vols 2, 3, 4 & 6 have some tears to paper down sides of spine with a few little bits missing. Vol. V has the front board, ffep, half-title, tile page & frontis detached but all present. Rest of text block firm. No inscriptions. Only a little browning on a few text pages, most in very good, clean condition. Some browning to plates, mostly marginal. Set weighs 5 Kilos so Shipping Outside UK will be extra. Please ask if you would like any more Pictures, Information or a Shipping Quote. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1858. 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:- 450, 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. 450 450.