The British Workman (6 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Scarce book from mid-1900's. Cobalt Blue HB covers with black decoration. 144pps of text wth 16pps of publications at the back. illustrated throughout with lovely black/white engravings.This is a collections of tales denouncing the demon drink and its grave effect on society. No pub date but circa 1855. Scarce item. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Dust Jacket. (UK) No date but possibly 1878 (as suggested by the Bodleian Library). There is an owner's inscription to the end paper, dated 1935: "Given to me as a small child by n English Aunt who had had it given to her as a child!" The body of the book is detached from its cover, the cover with its colour illustration of two girls reading is stained and worn with loss the to the cover corners, the back cover has a list of the publisher's New Illustrated Publications, one illustration ( apiece about 3" x3") has been cut out, rather Poor copy with illustrations intact except for the missing one already noted. 15 x 11 inches, hardcovers, 64pp, then [4]pp of publisher's publications. This is a catalogue of illustrations com alphabet book with the captions to the illustrations arranged from A to Z. "This is a VEIL/ Made of slik or lace/ It is fixed to the bonnet/ to cover the face". Uncommon. (3.5 JM LVR 201/0 Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.…

Hardcover. Embossed ad decorative green cloth. 144pp + 16pp of ads. Illustrations after steel engravings throughout. A clean, tight, VG+ copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book elucidates the bond between humans and animals by delving into the remarkable accounts of devotion and affection between people and the animals in their lives. The author underscores the profound sentiments of loyalty, compassion, and mutual understanding that these creatures possess. These collected stories explore the emotional depth and complexities of these interspecies connections, highlighting how animals enhance our lives through their unwavering fidelity and unyielding love. With heartwarming anecdotes and profound insights, this book shines a light on the extraordinary and enduring bond we share with animals, prompting reflection on our own capacity for compassion and empathy towards all living beings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardback. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Containing the Montly Parts for 1908.144 [ii ads]pp. Full colour illustrated front board. Couple of pages have wear to the fore-edges otherwise a nice copy with a fine colour illustrated front board.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Periodical. A group of issues of this inspirational, temperance oriented monthly, each issued profusely illustrated. With the original color-illustrated covers, full-page frontispiece and printed title page, "Dedicated to the Industrial Classes." Approx. 12 3/4" x 16 1/2" size; top cover sheet with edge-fraying & wear, edge-staining; spine cloth about 1/2 gone; contents in good condition.…