Sir Frederic Bateman (4 results)
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Published by Jarrold & Sons, London 1897
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Seller: Garden City Books, Herts, United KingdomGarden City Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. 1897 second edition hardback. Truly scary reading by today's standards, frontis picture shows The Eastern Counties' Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles. The learned Sir Bateman defines an idiot as "a defective organisation and want of development of the brain, resulting in an inability f…or the excersise of the inte.llectual, moral and sensitive faculties" . The chapter on The Brain of Idiots attempts to identify physical characteristics of idiots such as p49"three-fifths of idiots have larger heads than men of ordinary intelligence". Interior very clean with no writing, marks or tears. Burgundy cloth covers clean and unscuffed.
More imagesPublished by J. & A. Churchill, London 1891
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Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, CanadaAttic Books (ABAC, ILAB)
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very good. Second Edition. 420, 8 p. 23 cm. Frontispiece and one other diagram. Burgundy pebbled cloth with blank impressing. Light wear to extremities and spotting to text block edge. Foxing to first pages and spot at top of half title.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1870 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 201 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 201.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1890. 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, Pages:- 438, 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. 438 438.
