William Peaps (4 results)
More imagesPublished by The Roxburghe Club, Ilkley, 1981
- Hardcover
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
Contact seller5-star sellerAssociation member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 50.00
£ 18.99 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketLeather. Condition: Near Fine. Bright facsimile edition of a seventeenth century play attributed to William Peaps. Facsimile edition printed for the members of the Roxburghe Club.Edited by Robert Birley. With extensive introduction followed by the facsimile of a play published in 1649 and written by 'a gentleman, student at Aeto…n.' Attributed to William Peaps, distant relative of famous diarist Samuel Pepys. In the original publisher's quarter morocco binding over paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with only minor sunning to rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine. None (illustrator). book.
More imagesPublished by Ilkley: Printed for presentation to the members of the Roxburghe Club, 1981., 1981
- Hardcover
Seller: Michael R. Thompson Books, A.B.A.A., Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.Michael R. Thompson Books, A.B.A.A.
Contact seller1-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. This play originally appeared in 1649, the year King Charles I was executed in Whitehall. The author was said to be a school boy of not yet seventeen years. The writer was probably William Peaps, a distant cousin of Samuel Pepys. The subject is several interwoven love stories, but the underlying theme… is how one should react to tyrannyÑi.e., whether revolution is ever justified, and whether tyranny inevitably leads to more tyranny. At the end of the play the remorseless ruler of the kingdom admits that he has erred: "Too long I have practis'd Tyrany;/Mercy hereafter shall become my study." Small octavo. [8], 56, [56, in facsimile] pp. With a list of subscribers. Quarter black morocco over red paper boards, vellum corners, spine stamped in gilt, top edge gilt. A fine copy. Printed in an edition of 170 copies.
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1649 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 repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 70 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: 70 Language: English.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: New
£ 24.94
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1649. 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: - 70, 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. 70 70.
