Vickers Alfred George (17 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. In English.

Cloth. Condition: Fair. First edition. A fascinating first edition of this illustrated descriptive work on Russia, by Linney Gilbert. The first edition of this work. Bound in the original publisher's cloth. Both boards disbound but present. Illustrated with an engraved vignette title page, frontispiece and twenty-three steel engraved by Vickers. Collated, complete. One plate intended to oppose p.130 misbound, opposing p.128. A fascinating, mid-nineteenth century account of the history and current state of the Russian Empire, constructed by Gilbert from a wide range of sources and first hand accounts of those who had previously travelled to Russia. This incredibly scarce edition would make a wonderful addition to a collection of nineteenth-century travel works with sympathetic repair. Bound in the original publisher's cloth. Externally, worn. Both boards disbound. Loss to cloth at spine, with a section loosely inserted. Fraying to cloth at extremities. Stain to front board. Sunning to board perimeters. Internally, binding generally firm. Particularly tender between p.128-129. Pages bright and clean. Instances of spotting to plates, heaviest to frontis and engraved title page. Mild age toning to pages. Fair. Alfred George Vickers (illustrator). book. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. General history and account of Russia, its places, people, & their customs, illustrated with 25 fine engravings from drawings by Vickers. Undated, circa 1844. Hardcover, half brown calf over marbled boards, black spine label, gilt titling. Shows some wear, edges chipped, corners rubbed, pages foxed; plate which should be at 216 is at 116; all plates present though foxed. Binding sound, text clean; viii, 232 pages; illustrated title page + 24 full page engravings. Size: 6½" by 9½". Alfred George Vickers (illustrator). …

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Full-Leather. Condition: Good/Very Good. Author not stated, we understand it was Leitch Ritchie ; publisher not stated , we understand it was Longman Rees Orme Brown Green and Longman. This copy comprises a frontispiece, title page, two page " advertisment " - ie a brief intoduction, contents page, page listing engravings, and an erratum ; text of 256 pages together with 24 full page engravings, as called for. We believe it to be complete although the fep has been removed, AEG. Textblock very good with slight browning and very slight water staining to the first couple of leaves , ink marks on inside front cover. Binding firm. Decorative leather cover has a couple of very small stains to rear board. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Alfred George Vickers (illustrator). …

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

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 1830. 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: - 518, 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. 518 518.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1830 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: 518 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: 518 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 486 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1830. Text in English. This work offers a detailed account of Edward Morton's travels in Russia between 1827 and 1829, including his residence in St. Petersburg and Odessa. The book provides a firsthand perspective on Russian society, politics, and culture during this period, challenging contemporary representations of the country. Illustrated with engravings by Alfred George Vickers, the volume combines narrative travel writing with insightful observations on Russian life. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…