Turpin Eric (19 results)

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Second impression. Small 4to; original pictorial boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; endpaper map; pp.143, incl. index; plates. Edges of boards a little rubbed; earlier owner's name in a bold hand to front pastedown; some foxing to endpapers and edges, occasional fox spot elsewhere. Good to very good condition. 'The author, who was a Lieut. in the Royal Navy in the last war, spent years of research in obtaining the fascinating material contained in this history of Port Alfred - "The Kowie". . As the author states " . it is a story that is unique, because the things that went on there could not possibly have happened in any other part of the world. It was as long ago as 1820 that the first attempts were made to establish a harbour and it was not abandoned for nearly a century, yet at one time there were as many as a dozen ships in the harbour". Among many interesting facts he reveals is how Prince Alfred was having a "whale of a time with the girls at Queenstown" when he was supposed to be on duty aboard H.M.S. Euryalis. Another chapter deals with a feud between the mysterious Hon. William Cook and a Cornish magnate who had fifteen "natural" children. Altogether a book that throws new light on a little-known part of our history.'.…

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Signed by the author on the front pastedown. Number 305 of an edition limited to 1200 copies. 4to; original buff boards; pictorial dustwrapper; endpaper map; pp. (viii) + 136; plates. Dustwrapper very slightly rubbed, with trace of edge-wear; light bump to tail of spine; occasional fox spot. Very good condition. ". it is a story that is unique, because the things that went on there could not possibly have happened in any other part of the world. It was as long ago as 1820 that the first attempts were made to establish a harbour and it was not abandoned for nearly a century, yet at one time there were as many as a dozen ships in the harbour".…

4to, 143 pages, index, ep plans, illustrations : the history of the endeavour of the 1820 settlers to build a harbour at Kowie River, Port Alfred, South Africa; hardback, g++ (sl marginal stain to last 25 pages) g+ dw (worn, frayed to edges, protected) LIMITED EDITION (1065/1200) south africa kowie river kowie harbour port alfred 1820 settlers kowie african history kowie harbour.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Limited edition, copy 326 of 1200. Wear to DJ with rubbing, nicks and small tears to edges. Scuffs to DJ. Name on endpaper. Spotting to top page edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. limited. limited edition, no. 111 or 1200 copies. the boards are scuffed about and edge worn. foxing and markings. a few inscriptions. text remains clearly legible. heavy, may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. 2nd impression. The jacket is a little shelf rubbed. It is protected in cellophane. The boards show little wear. Internally, clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*13/04/2023. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Softcover. Condition: Très bon. Tome 1. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Volume 1. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Paperback. Condition: Good. stapled format. shelf wear on the covers. light foxing and marks. contents remain clear, intact and presentable. fairly good copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Limited Edition. Limited edition, number 996 out of 1200.Jacket is shelf worn and marked.Tanning.Light marks.Well bound.Good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Limited edition.Jacket is worn and marked.A few tears.ownership inscription.Tanning.Light marks.well bound.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: Neuf.

8vo., Second Edition, with photographs and maps in the text, and endpaper maps; pictorial boards, upper board and backstrip blocked and lettered in white, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. The story of the building of Port Alfred. Much-needed reissue of the original edition of 1964.

White illustrated card cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. G: in Good condition without dust jacket as issued. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). 73pp.

ÉTAT : NEUF / NEW CONDITION 9782382920978 651171 35.

Softcover. Condition: Fair. Insect damage on wraps and stained.Foxing.Tightly bound.73 pages.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Included. Second Printing. The story of the Kowie River where some of the 1820 Settlers landed in South Africa. A nicely written historical account including black-and-white plates. Good reading copy. Dust jacket missing. ------------ Orders over $100.00 are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 73 pages. shelf wear on wraps. light foxing. ownership plate(Frank Bradlow). mild foxing. all contents are clear and much legible. binding is intact. fairly good copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.