Prof Bronson (5 results)

Full-Leather. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 384 pages with ads for other books by publisher in rear. Pages with string binding; ; two columNs; page edges foxed and darkened. page margins also darkened with some foxing and smudges. Markings on title pages. Page edges scuffed with staining and soiling. Front end pages excised; inner spine crease somewhat split but pages intact. Faded and rubbed black leather boards with ornate borders and design; Frayed and chipped leather on cover edges, and corners. Some discoloration spots; corners bumped; Sspine reinvorced with black tape. Contains over 200 choice anecdotes; 3000 oratorical and poetical readings; 5000 proverbs, maxims, and laconics; several hundred elegant engavings. Fifth editon. Preface provides physiological introduction; oratorical and poetical gesturers. VERY RARE VINTAGE COPY;

Half-Leather. Condition: Good. In marbled paper covered boards with black leather corners and spine on which is the title in gilt Square and intact binding. No writing anywhere except for previous owner's written name on ffep. Leather coreners are highly scuffed as are ends of spine. Mising back free endpaper. Moderate shelf wear. Photos upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. B&w illustrations (illustrator). Forty-Third Thousand. 384pp [title page almost detached] 1845 is copyright date - only date seen Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

HARDBACK BLACK. Full Title Page: Elocution; Or, Mental and Vocal Philosophy: Involving the Principles of Reading and Speaking; And Designed For The Development and Cultivation of Both Body and Mind, In Accordance with the Nature, Uses, and Destiny of Man: Illustrated by Two or Three Hundred Choice Anecdotes; Three Thousand Oratorical and Poetical Readings; Five Thousand Proverbs, Maxims and Laconics, and Several Hundred Elegant Engravings General wear, worn board edges, indented design in covers, liquid stains on cover, bumped corners, light soiling on some pages DATE PUBLISHED: 1845 EDITION: 351.

hardcover. Condition: Very good copy. 5th ed. 8vo, 320 pp., Re-backed reataining original blindstamped boards; hinges reinforced with cloth tape; scattered foxing, Full title reads as follows: "Elocution; or Mental and Vocal Philosophy: Involving the Principles of Reading and Speaking and Designed for the Development and Cultivation of Both Body and Mind in Accordance with the Nature, Uses and Destiny of Man"; illustrated by Two or Three Hundred Choice Anecdotes; Three Thousand Oratorical & Poetical Readings; Five Thousand Proverbs, Maxims & Laconics, & Several Hundred Elegant Engravings".