Reith J C W (25 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 28 pages. John Gibbons "In A Spanish Train" (story) / Sir J C W Reith "Good and Bad Schoolmasters" (Papers).

Condition: Fair. 1949. First Edition. 536 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Quarter bound red leather spine with red cloth covered boards. Gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Minor peeling and splits to leather elements and boards. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Library pen writing to spine. Book has a slight forward lean.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. hardback red cloth black-lettered, many adverts, illustrated with integral bookmark attached by red cord, small bump/rub at base of spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. No Dustjacket. Presumed First Editon. 247 pages. No obvious printed date but loks 1930s/40s? B&W illustrations. NO DUSTJACKET. Marked royal-blue with a large stain to inside of back board and page facing Light/moderate wear to spine-ends and boards' corners. Front endpapers lightly browned. Pages-edges are moderately browned o/w pages clean and tidy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Oversized hardcover. Bound of blue cloth over boards with gold lettering on spine. Covers are clean, wrapped in protective mylar, with minor fading on spine and light rubbing at crown and foot of spine. Binding is slightly loosened but still sturdy and secure. Grey top-stain. Pages are clean and crisp with light uniform toning. Printed in B&W. 536 pages. First published November 1949, stated Second Impression, 1950. A very nice copy. This volume comes from the Broadcasting collection of Prof. Chris Sterling. Sterling was a professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University and an avid book collector. We are proud to house this collection, part of the extensive library which is his legacy. Please email with questions or to request photos. Note: if there is a photo beside this listing, it's a STOCK photo that ABE put there (for reasons that we cannot understand or control) and might not match this actual book. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping.…

Hardcover. First Edition. 1925, 1st, hb, no dw, 8vo, in The Broadcast Library, small cup stain on front board, else vg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good to very good in a clear plastic sleeve. Covers are faded on and near spine and at top two inches of front and back. 536 pages with index.

First Edition. Covering the period November 1 1929 to October 31 1930. Orange cloth ruled in black. A VG copy.

Turquoise hardback cloth cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition with lightly soiled and edge chippeddust jacket. 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). 463pp. With b/w plates and advertisments. Early edition from when the Corporation was based at Savoy Hill before moving to Broadcasting House.…

Condition: Very Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text, section of the upper front cover of the dust wrapper loosely enclosed. Shallow rubs to the spine tips, ghosting to the end papers, tan age spots to the page edges, ink marking to the front free end paper and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. LITERATURE 1900-1925.…

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. First Edition. the book appears much worn, marked and used. spine has been repaired. text is clear and legible. heavy, may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Blue cloth on boards with black title box and very bright gilt rulings at top and bottom of box and lettering inside. Top edge dyed blue. Book is tight, square, sharp-cornered and free of markings and flaws inside and out. Some dust soiling on perimeter of book, edge of front cover and top. Spine is like new. Unclipped Dust Jacket shows original price in GBP of 25'. Spine and front have a striking grey wind design, with block titling, rear has description of the memoirs that the reader will find inside. Famous BBC fellow.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 536 pp, A Very good fresh looking copy with no previous ownership markings. Dust jacket is 98% complete and now protected with removable mylar.

First Edition. 5th year of this publication with the 1928 and 1929 volumes having been published under the title 'BBC Handbook'. Ochre cloth titled in black. Cloth darkened at edges otherwise G+ in a striking but very worn art deco jacket , repaired internally.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. First Edition. DJ separated with loss and tears, poor. Title box to spine rubbed, ink inscription to ffep. Size: 8vo.

First Edition. 6th year of this publication with the 1928 and 1929 volumes having been published under the title 'BBC Handbook'. . Dust jacket, designed by Tom Purvis. Spine lean otherwise a Good copy in a worn dustjacket with internal repairs. Scarce in jacket.

First Edition. 7th year of this publication with the 1928 and 1929 volumes having been published under the title 'BBC Handbook'. Dust jacket, designed by Tom Purvis. Spine lean otherwise a Good copy in a worn and mottled dustjacket with internal repairs. Scarce in jacket.

First Edition. 3rd year of this publication with the 1928 and 1929 volumes having been published under the title 'BBC Handbook'. Green cloth titled in black. A VG copy in a VG dustjacket with just a little edgewear.

John Reith, founder of the BBC, autobiography bound in blue publisher's cloth with gilt lettering to spine and dark blue top edge stain in very good condition with browning to end papers and fore edge. Slight bumping to top and tail of spine and edges. Some discolouration along top edge of boards and top of spine. Dust jacket in good condition with some browning and chips to spine. Two closed tears along one edge and rubbing to spine hinges. Not price clipped. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.…

12mo. pp. 231. cloth (spine faded & ends frayed, ex-lib. Cadbury Brothers Limited). First Edition. Reith played a formative role in the development of the British Broadcasting Company, serving as its first General Manager (1922) and Managing Director (1923). In 1927 he became Director-General when the BBC was incorporated under royal charter. Reith established the tradition of public service broadcasting based on the moral benefits of education and uplifting entertainment, and the principle of independence from commercial influence and political control.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Usual issues with older books - Boards with edge and corner wear, sunned/faded spine and edges. Inside covers and endpapers with a little discolouration and a few marks plus Ghost pencil marks. Top and Fore Edge with marks /age related discolouration. A touch of age-tanning to edge of pages. **572g ** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. AANBE11521.…

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN.…

First Edition. VG copy in a Good dustjacket with internal repairs, and an evocative illustrated cover. Scarce in jacket.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1809. 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, Vol:- Volume 27, Pages:- 66, 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. Volume 27 66.…