Smith John a L Rowse (10 results)

Hardcover. Facsimile. Quarto, 248 pages. In Very Good condition in a Very Good portfolio. Portfolio in grey cloth with pastedown facsimile image of original title page. Spine is grey with paper title label. Boards in cream vellum, overlarge fore edge with two ribbon ties, gold heraldry. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece portrait, large folded map. Booklet laid in: "Historical introduction, by A.L. Rowse, and Bibliographical notes, by Robert O. Dougan" , 14 pages. Facsimile of edition published by Michael Sparkes, London, 1624. Original t.p. reads: "The generall historie of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles; with the names of the adventurers, planters, and governours from their first beginning, an? : 1584. to this present 1624. With the procedings of those severall colonies and the accidents that befell them in all their journeys and discoveries. Also the maps and descriptions of all those countryes, their commodities, people, government, customes, and religion yet knowne. Divided into sixe bookes. By Captaine Iohn Smith, sometymes governour' in those countryes & admirall of New England. London, Printed by I. D. and I. H. for Michael Sparkes, 1624". [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex in column ND-QC. 1406064. FP New Rockville Stock. …

Hardcover. Collectible grey box with mounted b&w facsimile title page on the front and mounted title card on the spine with brown lettering; box interior is lined in blue felt; book is white kidskin boards with gold-stamped illustration and off-white ribbon ties; 96, 105-248 pp.; illustrations, maps, portraits + 1 booklet (14 pages). Facsimile of the Huntington Library copy of the 1st ed., with coat of arms of King James I on cover. Hand-bound in buff kidskin with gold stamped coat-of-arms of James I, the facsimile edition litographed in Italy on specially made laid paper. It is enclosed in a grey cloth box, lined in blue felt with a reproduction of the 1624 title page glued to the cover. Booklet: Published in 1966 to accompany the facsimile edition of The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles with a historical introduction by A. L. Rowse and bibliographical notes by Robert O. Dougan. -- WorldCat. Good (Box is edgeworn/scuffed/smudged/foxed; spine card is peeling; boards are toned and foxed, with some warping; ribbon ties are a bit dingy; interior is clear with some toning and foxing; binding is solid.). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 248 pp.+ Full Page Illus Plts & Map, White Vellum Hardback, Gilt Title, Folio (8.75 x13.25), with String ties, Fine & Crisp in Orig Grey SlipCase with White Illus Title page tipped-on, damp stain on right side of Slip Case else VG, 14 page descritive pamphlet laid in.

Hardcover, no dust jacket. Book and 16 page Booklet in Folio. Book closed by ribbons. Worn in facing and edges. Booklet limited markings. Else good. 248 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Gorgeous volume. Vellum style spine label on clam shell box. Blue velvet interior. Facsimile of the Huntington Library copy of the 1st ed., with coat of arms of King James I on cover. 96, 105-248 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 34 cm + 1 booklet (14 p. ; 26 cm). Hardcover in case. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Hand-bound in buff kidskin with gold stamped coat-of-arms of James I, the facsimile edition litographed in Italy on specially made laid paper. It is enclosed in a grey cloth box, lined in blue felt with a reproduction of the 1624 title page glued to the cover. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.…

Hardcover. No Dust Jacket. Facsimile. Slipcase contains a large vellum book with; slipcase is grey with velt; No stains, marks or writing, clean tight binding; includes; Library; A compilation of four works about Capt J Smith's story of VA, with those of Pocahontas, embroides upon his adventures, and provides a readable account of his travels and adventures; Large vols may require extra postage and not shipped international; more scans/pictures available upon request; Very Good gilt image and spine lettering, tye closures blue inside bibliothecal pamphlet of the background of this facsimile from Huntington Library. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Facsimile of the Huntington Library copy of the 1st ed., with coat of arms of King James I on cover.Hand-bound in buff kidskin with gold stamped coat-of-arms of James I, the facsimile edition litographed in Italy on specially made laid paper. It is enclosed in a grey cloth box, lined in blue felt with a reproduction of the 1624 title page glued to the cover.Booklet: Published in 1966 to accompany the facsimile edition of The generall historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles with a historical introduction by A. L. Rowse and bibliographical notes by Robert O. Dougan. 96, 105-248 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 34 cm + 1 booklet, 14 pages ; 26 cm.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. boxed set Hbk vellum tall 4to text with historical/bibliographical introduction in a cloth-covered velvet-lined clamshell box with a reproduction of the engraved title-page mounted on the front; Historical Introduction 14pp pamphlet; Text facsimile 148pp this is a most interesting facsimile edition of Smith's great treatise of 1624, illus engravings the boards (tied with ribbon) are slightly bowed, box has been repaired at corners otherwise this is a fine clean set, becoming scarce.…

Condition: Good. Facsimile Reprint. G : in good condition without dust jacket as issued. In presentation box. Foxing to covers and within. 340mm x 220mm (13" x 9"). 248pp; 14pp. Folding map and illustrated plates. Boxed with accompanying introductory pamphlet by A L Rowse. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. Illustrated white card covers with ribbon ties.…

Vellum. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. An exceptional facsimile edition of Captain John Smith"s vivid 1624 chronicle of his colonisation of North America, recreating the original woodcuts and housed in a full vellum binding and clamshell box. First published in 1624, this is the first facsimile edition to feature an introduction from A. L. Rouse, and bibliographical notes from Robert O. Dougan.In the publisher's original full vellum binding with cloth ties, housed in a cloth covered clamshell box, which is lined in felt.This is a facsimile of Captain John Smith"s original 1624 work, one of the earliest and most significant narratives of English colonisation in North America. This edition reproduces the original spelling, typography, and woodcut illustrations.Smith"s text chronicles the early voyages, settlements, and encounters with Indigenous peoples in Virginia and New England, including his famous account of Pocahontas. The 1966 reprint, part of World Publishing"s 'Bibliotheca Americana' series of historical facsimiles, was likely aimed at historians, students, and collectors, and sought to preserve a key document in the literature of early English America. In the publisher's original vellum binding with cloth ties, housed in a cloth covered clamshell box with paper label to front board. Externally, exceptionally bright, with ties in full working order. Light spotting to board perimeters. Significant handling marks to front board and back strip of clamshell. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd area of spotting. Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…