Reginald Herbert Mason (40 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Pictures of Life in Mexico; 1. Book.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 271 pages; Physical desc.: 271 p. 25 cm. Subject: Portrait photography. Nature photography. Photography, Amateurs' manuals. 2 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 271 pages; Physical desc.: 271 p. 25 cm. Subject: Portrait photography. Nature photography. Photography, Amateurs' manuals. 2 Kg.…

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

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Paperback. Condition: Good. 170 pages. Cover wornPrevious ed.: 1974. Bibliography note: Includes bibliographies and index.

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PF. Condition: New.

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Tapa Dura con Sobrecubierta. Condition: Bien. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. . English; Dutch; French; German; Spanish 276 p.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition First Printing. NO CHIPPING & NO SPLITTING to CLEAN boards. Internally CLEAN. Ink inscription to front blank endpaper. Endpapers ORIGINAL & UNSPLIT. TIGHT textblock. NO LOOSE & NO MISSING leaves. The dustwrapper is present with edgewear to extremities with some nicking and small chip to foot of spine & very small chip to top margin of front cover. NOT PRICE CLIPPED.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a captivating glimpse into the diverse landscapes, bustling cities, and intriguing customs of 19th century Mexico. The author, a seasoned traveler, offers insights on the countrys rich heritage, vibrant culture, and the challenges faced by its people during a time of great social and political change. From the bustling streets of the capital to the tranquil beauty of the countryside, the author captures the essence of this fascinating land. Their vivid descriptions of Mexican traditions, the lives of ordinary people, and the stunning natural environment provide a unique and unforgettable perspective on a country poised between its colonial past and a promising future. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a glimpse into the lives and culture of the Mexican people during the mid-1800s. The author, an Englishman, traveled extensively throughout the country and provides a detailed account of the contrasting social classes that coexisted at that time. The book explores the stark differences between the wealthy landowners and the impoverished indigenous population, as well as the struggles faced by the middle class. The author also delves into the complexities of Mexican society, discussing the role of the Catholic Church, the prevalence of crime, and the challenges of living in a country plagued by political instability. Through its vivid descriptions and insightful observations, this book provides a valuable historical record of Mexico during a period of great change and social upheaval, and sheds light on the factors that have shaped its modern-day culture. 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.…

Cream Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as Published. PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. (vi), 190pp, illustrated with 18 colour plates and black & white drawings in text, frontispiece is a colour portrait of the author tipped in on grey card, with tissue, title page is also illustrated in colour and has the author's ink presentation inscription, top edge gilt, other edges are untrimmed with some spotting, also some spotting to pages, spine starting to crack in some places but binding still feeld firm, plate opposite p80 starting to come loose, cream cloth boards with bevelled edges, coloured vignette in a gilt oval to upper board, gilt spine lettering. ATTRACTIVE ILLUSTRATIONS. Size: 10.25 x 7.75 Inches. Finch Mason (illustrator). Presentation Copy - Author. Sporting.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Original oatmeal coloured boards, 10.00 x 7.75 inches approx. , oval shaped centre piece to front board pasted with a coloured illustration of a horse and rider jumping over an obstacle, this oval shape would have been bordered in gold but some of this is worn, bevelled edges, gilt lettering to spine, some soiling to the pale background, traces of varyiation to the colour of the boards, spine and rear board just a little darker, small pink stain to rear board top edge, generally presentable and tight, closed page edges uncut and somewhat dusty, top edge faded gilt, endpapers clean, tissue protected (tissue slightly creased) coloured portrait which is pasted to thick grey card of Reginald Herbert, Master of the Monmouthshire Foxhounds 1885-1903, the title page has the title printed in yellow edged with black made to look hand written and the same picture vignette that appears on the front board, following the title page there is a black and white portrait of The Marquess of Abergavenny to whom the author dedicates the book. Contents shows the headings for XV Chapters, 18 coloured Illustrations all present and black & white illustrations in the text. Delightful illustrations illustration of countryside activities. Collectable.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No publication date stated, circa 1908, 187pp, illustrated, good tight condition, some marks to spine & boards, some age spotting throughout, creasing to tissue guard at frontispiece. Finch Mason (illustrator).

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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A first edition copy of these tales of horse-racing, profusely illustrated with colour plates. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Ink inscription to the front free end paper. Reginald Herbert, 15th Earl of Pembroke and 12th Earl of Montgomery (1880-1960) was a British peer. This is his anecdotes of horse-racing, from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century, illustrated with many in-text engravings and colour plates. A colour portrait of the author has been pasted to the frontispiece. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally smart, with just some faint marks to the boards and shelf wear to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, except for light spotting to the first and last few pages. Very Good. Finch Mason (illustrator). book.…

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Walter Southwood & Co. London. No date, [1908]. Early Edition. Hardback in slipcase. No DW. Cream cloth, gilt with bevelled edges and tipped in colour illustration with gilt surround to front board. From the library of Capt the Hon. Ralph Legge Pomeroy. Portrait frontis, with tissue guard (partially detached) + Colour and b/w illustrations. Boards are a little soiled and spine is sunned. Gift inscription to front free endpaper. Ownership signatures to free endpapers and pencil caption annotation to Title page o/w contents sound in a very good cream slipcase.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 187 p., [17] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), music, ports. ; 27 cm. Notes; Frontispiece: coloured and signed portrait of author. With black and white photographic portrait of 1st Marquess of Abergavenny, dedication. 17 full page coloured illustrations, illustrated title page, numerous black and white illustrations in text by Finch Mason (1850-1915). Subjects; Jockeys England ; Biography. Horse racing England History. Gamblers England ; Biography. Gambling England History. Gambling systems. England Social life and customs 19th century. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 187 p., [17] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), music, ports. ; 27 cm. Notes; Frontispiece: coloured and signed portrait of author. With black and white photographic portrait of 1st Marquess of Abergavenny, dedication. 17 full page coloured illustrations, illustrated title page, numerous black and white illustrations in text by Finch Mason (1850-1915). Subjects; Jockeys England ; Biography. Horse racing England History. Gamblers England ; Biography. Gambling England History. Gambling systems. England Social life and customs 19th century. 1 Kg. …

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First Edition. Poor copy bound in the original blind tooled and gilt decorated cloth. Spine band missing with some general wear and tear as with age. Title page and front end papers detached but loosely inserted. Text remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Includes previous owner's signature. Physical description; vol. I (only): 263 pages : front., plates ; 19 cm. Subjects; Lifestyles History. Social history History. Life Style history. Social Conditions history. Manners and customs. Travel. Social history. Mexico Description and travel. Mexico Social life and customs. Mexico. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Poor copy bound in the original blind tooled and gilt decorated cloth. Spine band missing with some general wear and tear as with age. Title page and front end papers detached but loosely inserted. Text remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Includes previous owner's signature. Physical description; vol. I (only): 263 pages : front., plates ; 19 cm. Subjects; Lifestyles History. Social history History. Life Style history. Social Conditions history. Manners and customs. Travel. Social history. Mexico Description and travel. Mexico Social life and customs. Mexico. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.…