Reeves J Sims (19 results)

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

Condition: New.

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.

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This evocative autobiography narrates the extraordinary life of Sims Reeves, detailing his journey from a humble musical upbringing to becoming one of the most celebrated tenors of the Victorian era. The author recounts his formative years, rigorous vocal training in Paris and Milan, and eventual triumph on the operatic stage, capturing the essence of 19th-century musical society and the challenges faced by aspiring singers. Through insightful anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Reeves offers a glimpse into his collaborations with renowned composers, conductors, and fellow performers, shedding light on the artistic and social landscape of his time. His unwavering determination to excel, despite skepticism and competition, serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists and music lovers alike, making this book an invaluable contribution to the annals of musical history. 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.…

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket. 250mm x 190mm (10" x 7"). xiii, 353pp. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. Illustrated hardback laminated board cover.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. viii-280 p. Ill. Bookplate of the Fraser Institute. A bit wear to publisher,s binding.

Hardcover. Condition: New. xx, 525 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits ; 26 cm. Concluding the trilogy on geological materials in construction, this authoritative volume reviews many uses of clays, ranging from simple fills to sophisticated products. Comprehensive and international coverage is achieved by an expert team, including geologists, engineers and architects. Packed with information prepared for a wide readership, this unique handbook is also copiously illustrated. The volume is dedicated to the memory of Professor Sir Alec Skempton. Various definitions of 'clay' are explored. Clay mineralogy is described, plus the geological formation of clay deposits and their fundamental materials properties. World and British clay deposits are reviewed and explained. New compositional data are provided for clay formations throughout the stratigraphic column. Investigative techniques and interpretation are considered, ranging from site exploration to laboratory assessment of composition and engineering performance. Major civil engineering applications are addressed, including earthworks, earthmoving and specialized roles utilizing clays. Traditional earthen building is included and shown to dominate construction in places. Clay-based construction materials are detailed, including bricks, ceramics and cements. The volume also includes a comprehensive glossary. …

Hardcover. Condition: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

1st edition. Autobiography of the Victorian English operatic, oratorio and ballad tenor vocalist. Pp.viii/280/ 4 (publisher's catalogue), portrait frontispiece + further black & white plates, brown floral endpapers, owner's name to front free endpaper, cracking to inner front hinge but holding. Dark blue/green cloth, gilt titles to front and spine, spine faded and worn to edges, wear to top and tail of spine and bumps to corners. Good.…

Condition: Very Good. Vintage piano sheet music in plain white paper covers 14'' x 10'' with black title lettering to the front cover. Contains 7 printed pages of score and lyrics for voice and piano. External white tape repair down the spine, without any tears and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. SHEET MUSIC.…

Condition: Good. Vintage piano sheet music in plain white paper covers 14'' x 10'' with black title lettering to the front cover. Contains 7 printed pages of score and lyrics for voice and piano. External white tape repair down the spine, small repaired tears to the edges and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. SHEET MUSIC. …

1 page of a bifolium. Octavo. Dated June 10, 1868. Unsigned and possibly incomplete. Written in the third person to the editor of "The Star" newspaper, thanking his correspondent for "the very charming & liberal notice of Mr. Sims Reeves Concert" and asking that his thanks be passed on to the individual who wrote the notice. Slightly soiled; creased at folds. Together with: A three-quarter-length carte-de-visite photograph of Reeves by Messrs. W. & A.H. Fry, 86 x 54 mm. Together with: A three-quarter-length color lithograph by John Brandard of Reeves as Edgardo in Donizetti's opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Ca. 1847. Ca. 286 x 216 mm. Slightly worn, soiled, and browned; several small edge tears; imprint trimmed (but London). Reeves was particularly known for his performance of this role. Signed.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.