Sterling Ada Ed (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Green cloth covers exhibit heavy wear and fraying on corners, edges and spine ends. Heavy wear and soiling on hinges, spine and covers. Inside hinges are cracked but still attached. Spine is shaken. Text has underling throughout including inside front cover. Illustrated with b&w photos in fine condition. Details Mrs. Clay's life from affluent plantations in North Carolina and Alabama through two administrations at the national capitol to the distress of Lincoln's assassination. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never ex-lib unless explicitly described as such. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Top Edge Gilt. Front hinges starting, slightly shaken, but still solid. Light sunning to spine and extremities. A few wrinkles to spine with spine caps gently folded under. Corners lightly worn and nudged. Page edges soft and untrimmed. Gilt lettering debossed to spine, lovely cameo-type impression to front of dark green, grosgrain covered boards. Beautiful black and white portraits. Clean text. 386 pp with index. "The memoirs of "Mrs. Clay, of Alabama," by which title Mrs. Clement C. Clay, Jr, (now Mrs, Clay-Clopton), was known during the period comprised by 1850 --87, begin in the middle of the second decade of the nineteenth century, the scenes being laid among the affluent plantations of North Carolina and Alabama, and, continuing through two brilliant administrations at the national capital, close, as she emerges from the distresses which overtook her and her husband after the never-to-be-forgotten tragedy that plunged a nation into mourning -- the death of Mr. Lincoln," (preface).…

8vo, pp. 386. Illustrated. Front hinge little tender, some marking in text, o/w VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Two pages of dull ink writing on front pages by Virginia Clay Copton (Mrs Clay in former life), dated 1904, ill, rare 1st edn, 386pps w/index, green covers with gilt spine title, ornamental design on front cover, 8vo, she fought for Old South for which she and husband were imprisoned. Inscribed/ Signed by VIP othe.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 476 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: 476 Language: English.…

Leather 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 lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1904. 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: : - 473, 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. 473 473.…