William J Thoms Ed (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. New edition, revised and enlarged, in the series Early Novelists edited by Ernest A. Baker (1913). . Navy buckram over beveled boards, 958 pp. Spine slightly faded, half-inch tear at head. 14 tales.

Hardcover (Quarter Leather). Condition: Good Condition. Second Edition. 1/4 leather, little scuffed, back cover badly mildew stained penetrating into the spine & edges of pages of advertising. Amazingly, only slight inner edge stains to last several pages of the text. Other than that & the weakening of the stitching, the interior is clean & good. Size: 8vo. 328 pages. Full refund if not satisfied.…

hardcover. Condition: good. Mild shelf wear and discoloration to cloth.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. With frontis and 3 additional plates. Some foxing to prelims, wear to covers and rubbing to spine. Text clean binding sturdy. Previous owner's name and inscription on title page. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. With frontis and 3 additional plates. Some foxing to prelims, wear to covers and rubbing to spine. Text clean binding sturdy. Previous owner's name and inscription on title page. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. G HB leather sp 8vo. Book.

Hardback. Condition: VG+. No DW. 2nd Edition Enlarged. Probably contemporary deep brown cloth lettered in gold on spine. Name of owner at front of book. Very clean tight copy but some spotting and bit dusty.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. An uncommon copy of this work, in original half straight grained morocco, with illustrations. An uncommon copy of this work, bound in original purple cloth, and half straight grained morocco, with a decorative gilt top edge.A new, illustrated edition, this title features a monochrome frontispiece portrait of John Stow, and 3 further unnumbered leaves of plates.No other collation record available.Edited by William J. Thoms, a British writer generally credited with coining the term "folklore". Bound in half straight grained morocco and purple cloth. Externally, slightly worn. Slight fading to boards. Rubbing to spine. Significant cracking to leather at spine. Loss to leather to head and tail. Closed tear to tail. Rubbing to spine tips. Hinges starting. Bookplate of John Browne to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound, with slight signs of strain. Pages generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Slight spotting to text block edges. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Medium 8vo with marbled boards and green leather quarter binding. Raised bands. Faded gilt lettering and motifs on backstrip. Bumped corners. Top and bottom of backstrip are torn. Marbled end papers and edges. Minimal foxing on title page and surrounding pages. Interior is secure, clean and clear. Trimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Pickering edition. 3 vol. 8vo. [5] viii-xv, [3], iv-vi, [3], 4-56, [3], ii-vi, [3], 4-110, [3], iv-viii, [3], 4-62, [5], iv, [3], 4-44, [2]; [7], iv-xii, [3], 4-44, [3], ii-xix, [4], 4-53, [4], iv-xx, [1], 2-57, [8], 6-77, [4], ii-viii, [5], 84-133, [3]; [7], ii-x, [3], 2-135, [4], iv-viii, [3], 4-138, [3], iv-vii, [4], 4-106, [2] pp. Half turn of the century smooth calf over marbled boards, boards ruled in gold, spines in six compartments with gold lettering; top edges gilt, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, with a green silk ribbon bookmark in each volume. TItle pages printed in red and black ink with the Pickering device on each title page. Each story contains its own title page (without the Pickering device). Kelly 1828.22. Keynes 92. Volume one contains the stories Robert the Deuyll, Thomas A Reading, Frier Bacon, and Frier Rush; volume two contains Virgilius, Robin Hood, George A. Green, and Tom A Lincolne; volume three includes the stories Helyas, Doctor Faustus (by playwright Christopher Marlowe), and Second Report of Doctor Faustus. A nice collection of early English literature, with classic tales of knights and outlaws, printed by one of the most significant English presses. A Very Good set with some wear to the extremities, particularly to the joints with the front joint of volume one beginning to split (bindings still secure). Name of a former professor of English literature on the first blank leaf of each volume. …

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1844. 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:- 318, 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. 318 318.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1858. 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:- 344, 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. 344 344.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1858. 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:- 374, 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. 374 374.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1858. 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:- 426, 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. 426 426.…