Revised by C W Scott (15 results)

hard cover, almost as new, embossed title on front, black boards, 341 pages, 4 5/8 x 6 5/8 inches, very good + book condition, no dust jacket, non-fiction.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Revised Edition. Firmly bound, red cloth boards with a few marks along the bottom edge. Some dust marks and wear on the jacket with internal clear tape repairs, also a little paper loss at the top of the spine. with 28 plates in colour and numerous text figures (illustrator).…

Condition: VG. Revised ed. 8vo.xii,316pp. ill.

Condition: Good. 1950. No Edition Stated. 316 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. B&W and colour illustrations throughout. Clean pages. Minimal foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Some gutter cracking. Pages are rough cut along bottom edge. Mild wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with crushing to spine ends. Minor scuffing, staining and marking to boards.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. REVISED. VERY MINOR FOXING. 28 COLOR PLATES FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. No dw, red bds with gilt titles to spine and gilt decoration (shield) to upper panel, red top text block edge, tanning to other edges, free end paper missing, sl fading to spine, owner's bookplate to paste-down, 3 x postcard-sized cards with shield symbols on them adhered to rear free end paper and last text leaf below text, top 40mm of upper hinge split, with a few small minor surface marks to cover. ; 240x170mm; 316 pages.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Original price of 42s/- printed on dust jacket front flap. Jacket has chip on head not affecting text and spot on front panel where tag was remove and took off printed surface now protected with paper backed polyester film. Book has no writing or marking. No additional printing identified on copyright page. Appears to be a major revision of Rev. Charles Boutell's works "Manual of Heraldry" and his revisions along with "English Heraldry" and its ten revisions plus the revisions of Aveling, Fox-Davies, and Wheeler-Holohan.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Price clipped, DJ nicely in archival wraps. Illustrated with 28 color plates and 446 text figures with glossary and index. DJ with chips to the edges and age toning; light foxing to the end pages; damp staining to the frontis. Less common title in the U.S.…

Super octavo hardcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. revised edition. complete with 28 color plates and several illustrations. the jacket is a bit scuffed and torn. edge wear on the book. foxing. all pages are clear and legible. binding is sure and intact. may require extra postage outside South Africa. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hard Back. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Revised Edition. H/b Red Boards with gold sheild motif colour plates dust cover is Fair worn looking one.

Hardback. Condition: G++. No DW. 1st Edition. Very clean tight text. Covers clean but spine worn and faded. Owners name (or inscription) at front of book.

Cloth on Board. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 316-page resource work with 28 plates in colour and numerous text figures (drawings). Size: Approx 6¾" Wide - 9¾" Tall.

8vo (24x17cm), hardback, xii + 316pp + plates. Good condition in goodish dustwrapper (general wear, price clipped, sunned spine and edges, grubby, chipped spine extremities, several 1-2cm teras, corners lightly chipped, bumped). Bumped, some flecking to upper and lower edges, red upper edges have several small fade marks near spine, bookseller's label at front pastedown. Contents very good, clear and bright. Tissue guards to colour plates. Pictures available on request.…

Early printing of the most theoretical principles and practices of composition. 16mo, original wrappers. With a full page inscription from Raymond Chandler, which reads, "This book is interesting, partly because it was published in 1926, and many of the things I disliked are now standard, some of course are objectionable, or borderline or low-grade but used widely just the same. It depends on the place, the people, the style. Sometimes a barbarism (Â Â Â Â Â ) drives out the proper word. But who can stop the flow of language- even it is ugly RC Sept 1957 La Jolla." From the library of Raymond Chandler with his library stamp to the front free endpaper: Raymond Chandler 6005 Camino de la Costa La Jolla, California OCT 13 1949. Raymond Chandler was a pivotal figure in 20th-century American literature, renowned for his contributions to the hardboiled crime genre. His work, particularly through the chronicles of private detective Philip Marlowe, provided a nuanced examination of moral ambiguity, societal corruption, and the complexities of justice. Chandlerâs novels, including The Big Sleep and Farewell, My Lovely, explored themes of class, power, and alienation, while also engaging with the conventions of noir fiction. Marked by its economy of language and careful attention to atmosphere, his writing elevated the detective genre, merging literary qualities with the structural elements of crime fiction. His literary legacy remains central to ongoing academic discourse in the fields of literature, cultural studies, and criminology. Chandler moved to California in the 1920s, eventually settling in La Jolla, a coastal community in San Diego County. His time in California, particularly in La Jolla, had a significant influence on his writing. The stark contrast between the regionâs natural beauty and the social complexities of its urban centers shaped the settings and themes in his works. In very good condition. An exceptional inscription. The New Handbook of Composition: Rules and Exercises by Edwin C. Woolley is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of composition, aimed at helping students and writers improve their writing skills. The book provides a clear and structured approach to grammar, sentence construction, punctuation, and stylistic techniques, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and more advanced writers. Woolley outlines essential rules of composition, emphasizing clarity, coherence, and proper organization in writing. In addition to the theoretical aspects, the book includes a series of practical exercises designed to reinforce the concepts introduced, allowing readers to apply their learning in a hands-on manner. The work serves as an essential tool for those looking to refine their writing abilities and understand the foundational elements of effective composition.…