Robinson Alastair (30 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 296 pages. 8.25x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: New. This monograph includes reproductions of over 200 paintings, sculptures and collages by contemporary British artist David Harrison, plus studies of his work and an interview with fellow artist Peter Doig.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. KB8.xiv, 248 pp. Notes on contributors, index. Works cited at end of each essay. Octavo. Glossy green hardcover with painting of a child reaching for dates on a palm tree. Very minor shelf wear, interior clean and tight, virtually as new. Very nice copy. "In Discourses of Empire and Commonwealth a range of prominent writers and critics reflect on the legacy of imperialism and the role of writers in forging a new, more cosmopolitan identity. The contributors, writing about a wide range of countries, affirm the freedom of the human spirit, even within unjust or oppressive social systems. They show the power of words to illuminate injustices and unite different peoples. Salman Rushdie famously declared that Commonwealth Literature has had its day: this book provides a vital antidote to this idea. Editors Sandra Robinson and Alastair Niven have put together this mixture of personal reflections, critical overviews, historical re-evaluations and creative works to illustrate the vitality of this genre." ; Cross Cultures; Vol. 192; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 248 pages.

paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Illustrated by E. David Robinson (illustrator). Stated First Edition. First Printing. Publisher's full black cloth, silver lettering on spine, title embossed on cover, gray endpapers. Profusely illustrated with full-color photographs by E. David Robinson. Lavishly presented and comprehensively documented in this elegant volume, Benedict Silverman's collection of fin de siecle masterpieces richly embodies the variety, energy, and decorative genius of this period at its height. . Both the volume and the unclipped dust jacket are in perfect, pristine condition; unread, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. A large, heavy book - additional shipping charges may apply. AS NEW/AS NEW. Color Photographs. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 192 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st American edtion, 1st printing ; 487 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm ; ISBN: 0517547457; 9780517547458; National Library: 014878580 LCCN: 82-12196 ; LC: PR5812; Dewey: 828/.809 ; OCLC: 8587824 ; purple cloth in pictorial dustjacket ; Contents: Poems -- Requiescat - Ravenna -- Wasted days -- Madonna mia -- Sonnet to liberty -- The arlot's ome -- On the sale by auction of Keat's love letters -- The new remorse -- To my wife, with a copy of my poems -- The Sphinx -- The ballad of Reading Gaol -- Poems in prose -- The disciple -- The artist -- Prose fiction -- Lord Arthur Savile's crime -- The happy prince -- The nightmare and the rose -- The remarkable rocket -- The selfish giant -- The birthday of the Infanta -- The picture of Dorian gray -- Plays -- Lady Windermere's fan -- Salome -- The importance of being Earnest -- The Gribsby episode -- Lectures and essays -- The Irish poets of '48 -- Impressions of America -- Pen, pencil and poison -- The soul of man under socialism -- Phrases and philosophies for the use of the young -- Letters - De Profundis -- To Robert Ross from Reading Prison -- To the Daily Chronicle -- The case of Warder Martin : some cruelties of prison life -- To Robert Ross from Berneval, France -- To the Daily Chronicle -- Prison reform -- To Robert Ross from Rome ; "Critical introduction and background information accompany selections of Wilde's writings that includes The Selfish Giant, Lady Windermere's Fan, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Picture of Dorian Gray" ; large, heavy volume ; nick on corner of dustjacket, else FINE/FINE. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover is almost like new except for light bumps to corners and edges of cover, and owner stamp on front fly. Very good dust jacket has superficial scratches and slight edge wear. International and priority sales will require extra shipping due to size and weight. Book.

Condition: Good. ** Signed by Ron Parsons & Mary E. Gerritsen on the title page **; Good; Hardcover with Jacket; Dust jacket is clean and glossy with just minor edgewear, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light wear to the boards; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); Heavy (9.9 lbs); Black dust jacket with orchid photo, and title in white lettering; 2013, Redfern Natural History Productions Ltd; 520 pages; "A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species, Volume 2," by Ron Parsons & Mary E. Gerritsen.

Condition: Very Good. ** Signed by Ron Parsons & Mary E. Gerritsen on the title page **; Very Good Minus in a Very Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is clean and glossy with minor edgewear, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light overall wear to the boards with minor scuffing/bumping to the top right edge-corner of the front board; Unblemished textblock edges; Tiny edge-crease to the top right edge-corner of about half of the text pages, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); Heavy (7.8 lbs); Black dust jacket with orchid photo, and title in white lettering; 2013, Redfern Natural History Productions Ltd; 520 pages; "A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species, Volume 1," by Ron Parsons & Mary E. Gerritsen.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 4to, paginated i-vii, 501 - 1163, superbly illustrated throughout with coloured photographs, cloth with protected dust wrapper. A fine copy of volume 2 of this magnificent work. A very heavy item for which extra charges will be requested for shipping an overseas order.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 720 pages with 475 colour photos.Black cloth with dust jacket. Signed by the author. Volume 1 is available separately. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 723 pages with 324 colour photos. Black cloth with dust jacket. Signed by the author. Volume 2 is available separately. Signed by Author(s).

Hard Back. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Koh, Kelvin - Fontispiece (illustrator). First Editions Assumed. 501 Pages in Volume 1 and 661 pages in Volume 2 for a total of 1161 pages and are sold as a set of two. These are September 2013 Editions. Orchids represent probably the largest of all flowering plant families on Earth and are renowned the world over for their exquisite flowers. Their remarkable blooms occur in all manner of size and shape, and orchid flowers range from some of the smallest and most diminutive in the plant kingdom to some of the largest and most flamboyant. Historically, the most popular orchids in cultivation have been those with large, showy flowers, however a significant proportion of known orchid species are far smaller. Within this group lie the true jewels of the orchid family, the miniature orchid species, which can produce some of the most unusual and often spectacular flowers of all. This two-volume work, A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species, presents a richly illustrated insight into the very finest epiphytic and lithophytic miniature orchids currently in cultivation, focusing not only on those species with remarkable flowers, but also the many species that are grown for their striking leaf and plant forms. Produced with both novices and experts in mind, this exhaustive and accessibly written work features individual entries for over 500 different species across more than 120 genera. Each species entry includes nomenclatural and etymological information, as well as cultivation guidance and notes about habitat, conservation status and similarities to other orchids. The species entries also incorporate newly published taxonomic data that is also reflected in the extensive cross-index of orchid names and synonyms, and all species are generously represented with numerous photographs, including images of other species with which they are easily confused. A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species is up-to-date, comprehensive, fully illustrated, and visually stunning. The work has been prepared so as to remain accessible to specialist and non-specialist audiences alike without compromising on valuable technical detail. As such, it represents an important reference book for miniature orchids, offering a spectacular overview of a group of plants that will appeal to botanists, naturalists, ecologists, conservationists and horticulturists alike. Volume specific information: An Introduction to the Orchid Family chapter offers a broad overview of the orchid family as a whole; information about orchid nomenclature; an illustrated guide to the morphology of the different orchid flower types, orchid pollination mechanisms, and also the various types of orchid plant habit, stems, roots, leaves, pseudobulbs and inflorescences that one might encounter. The Habitats of Miniature Orchids and their Conservation section introduces the conservation issues facing orchids in nature; an illustrated guide to the types of habitat that they are found in; and an explanation of the different assessment categories that exist to help monitor and regulate orchids in the context of plant conservation. Thereafter, the comprehensive Miniature Orchid Culture section addresses the specific needs of miniature orchids, with guidance on temperature; light and lighting types; humidity; air movement; water quality, watering frequency, volume and temperature; application of fertiliser; the different types of growing areas suited to miniature orchid culture and how they are managed; potting, mounting and labeling of plants; and finally an explanation of good hygiene practices and the most commonly encountered orchid pests and diseases. This section is followed by the species entries for the 44 genera listed on the contents tab, ranging from Acianthera to Grandiphyllum.

Condition: Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1442 pages with 799 colour photos. Black cloth with dust jacket. Volumes 1+ 2, both signed by the author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. Signed by authors. Hardback with dust jacket. Quarto (31 x 24.5 x 4.5 cm). Pp. [18], 502. English text. Bound in publisher's original black covers with silver spine titles. Colour illustrations, tables and charts throughout. Appendices, glossary, bibliography and indexes to rear. Presented in the original and complete dust jacket. Nicely signed by the authors to the title-page. Condition: NEAR FINE. Minimal shelf wear to dust jacket, otherwise a fine copy. Scarce. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine. First edition. First edition. Hardcover. 12 1/4'' x 9 3/4''. Two volumes. 501pp. ; 502- 1161pp. Signed by both Parsons and Gerritsen.

paperback. Condition: Gut. 60 Seiten; Redfern Natural History - ohne Jahr - Broschiert. Gr. - 9-35-5-L3 RD-JMXK-DU97 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Three volumes: Volume 1:Oceania; Volume 2: Oceania, Asia, Europe, North America; Volume 3: Latin America & Africa. A total of 1,543 pages, illustrated in color. "These generaously illustrated volumes, document all Drosera species recognized to date, featuring in-depth descriptions, background information and over 1900 photos, as well as an exhaustive index of all Drosera names and synonyms." 3 FINE HARDCOVERS, FINE DUST JACKETS. Dust jackets protected with clear plastic acid-free jackets. The three volumes are signed by Stuart McPherson. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Stuart McPherson.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 2 vols. Large 8vo. Black boards with silver gilt titles to spine in photographic illustrated dustjackets. Copiously illustrated with colour photographs. Vol 1: 723pp and Vol 2: 724 - 1442pp including glossary, bibliography and index. In almost fine condition in almost fine dustjackets. Heavy set which will require additional postage.

Hardcover/Pappeinband. Zwei Bände. 1442 Seiten in englischer Sprache durchgängig illustriert. Minimale Lagerspuren. Sehr gute Exemplare Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 3600.

This is the famous first edition. VII + pages 502 - 1162 with very numerous colour photographs. Ca. 31 cm x ca. 25 cm, weight is ca. 4,5 kg (!). Cloth with title on spine, with original dust jacket. ISBN 9781908787200 - With in-depth descriptions of hundreds of species, including photographs of all represented species, including various colour forms, varieties, subspecies and more. Volume 1 is not included here. - The best-selling 1st edition was sold out within months of publication. A 2nd edition was published in 2021 in a smaller format Dust jacket little rubbed or bumped, the book not rubbed, not bumped. No entries, no browning, not stained. Bindung tight and good. Very good / good conditions. Photographs available by e-mail on request.

This two volumes are the complete first edition. Volume 1: XVIII + pages 1 - 502. Volume 2: VIII + pages 503 - 1162. With very numerous colour photographs. Ca. 31 cm x ca. 25 cm, weight is ca. 8,0 kg (!). Cloth with title on spine, with original dust jacket. ISBN 9781908787194 (vol. 1) and 9781908787200 (vol. 2) - With in-depth descriptions of hundreds of species, including photographs of all represented species, including various colour forms, varieties, subspecies and more. - Volume 2: Title page is signed by Ron Pasons and Mary E. Gerritsen. - The best-selling 1st edition was sold out within months of publication. A 2nd edition was published in 2021 in a smaller format. Dust jackets little rubbed or bumped, the books not rubbed, not bumped. No entries (except the signatures of the authors in vol. 2), no browning, not stained. Bindung tight and good. Very good / good conditions. Photographs available by e-mail on request.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 9.25x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.