Whitington Fred (8 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the life story of the first Bishop of Adelaide, Augustus Short, and through it, the history of the Anglican Church in South Australia. Beginning with Bishop Short's upbringing and education at Westminster and Oxford, the book follows his career as a country vicar, his work in the Tractarian Movement, and his experiences as a missionary bishop during the early days of the colony. The author draws on Short's personal writings, letters, and memoranda to provide a vivid and detailed account of his life and work. The book offers insights into the social, political, and religious history of South Australia, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by the early pioneers of the Anglican Church in Australia. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Printing. xxii, 301 [3 blank inc colophon]; brown boards, gold image of bishop headdress on front, titling to spine, rubbed, bumped, marked but solid. Missing frontispiece photograph of Bishop Short in chair.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Adelaide, E.S. Wigg & Son, 1887 [this Adelaide edition is the first edition]. Octavo, xxii (last blank), 301, [2] (blank, colophon) pages plus a Woodburytype portrait frontispiece of Bishop Short (image size 145 × 98 mm, mounted on card printed with his facsimile signature). Gilt-pictorial brown cloth a little flecked, rubbed, and bumped; trifling signs of use and age; overall, an excellent copy. A London edition of this book was published in 1888, with pages ix-304 (from the table of contents onwards) being the sheets of this Adelaide edition. The first eight pages, the cloth colour, lettering and decoration differ, and it invariably contains the Woodburytype frontispiece portrait. The Woodburytype is derived from the original albumen silver photograph occasionally (but not invariably) found as the frontispiece in the Adelaide edition. Ferguson 18499 (not noting the last point).

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 1888. 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: - 386, 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. 386 386.