Thomson James and Patrick Murdoch (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair + to Good -. No Jacket. Inked/painted illustrations. Red leather boards with gilt stamped embellishments and gilt stamped lettering on spine. Boards rubbed, with chipping of leather. A large portion of the spine is chipped away (see photograph). Front board's internal hinge is cracked. Rear board is completely detached. Pages have age toning and foxing. One of the illustrations is detached (but still present). James Thomson (1700 - 1748) was a Scottish poet and playwright, known for his poems The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, and for the lyrics of "Rule, Britannia!"Inv. # 11764.…

Hardcover. A leatherbound book with a gilt border on the front and back cover. Color marbled end pages. Black-and-white frontispiece; color marbled textblocks. 280 pages. Volume one ONLY. G+: The cover is detached but present. The leather on the spine is missing. Wear to the corners and edges of the boards. Tanning to the margins of the pages.Tha back cover is attached only by the upper bindings and should be handled with care. Clear text.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Decorative red boards of the Victorian style with stamped designs and intricate floral patterns and gilt lettering; gilt page edges on all edges; patterned end pages. Illustrated with engraved illustrations by E. Bookhout with designs drawn on wood by John Bell (Sculptor), C.W. Cope, Thomas Creswick, J.C. Horsley, J.P. Knight, R. Redgrave, Frank Stone, C. Stonhouse, Frederick Tayler, H.J. Townsend and Thomas Webster. Boards with wear and soiling; edges frayed; interior tight; pages dusty with light age toning. E. Bookhout with designs drawn on wood by John Bell (Sculptor), C.W. Cope, Thomas Creswick, J.C. Horsley, J.P. Knight, R. Redgrave, Frank Stone, C. Stonhouse, Frederick Tayler, H.J. Townsend and Thomas Webster (illustrator).…

Full Calf. Condition: Good. 3 volumes in contemporary full patterned calf with black morocco labels. Good tall copy with copper engravings. Some rubbing to the spine, but a nice copy. Previous owner's name to blank leaf. 8vo. Melz (illustrator).

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 1809. 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: - 348, 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. 348 348.…