William Walker Junior (3 results)

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A resourceful, first-edition memoir anthology of the most significant early-nineteenth-century scientists, complete with folding frontispiece. First edition. Commercially scarce. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With a pleasing folding frontispiece. A comprehensive selection of memoirs on the eminent male scientists of the early nineteenth century. Compiled by publisher William Walker, Junior, the text provides a succinct biographical introduction to the likes of Sir Mark Isambard Brunel, Henry Cavendish, Sir William Herschel and Charles Tennant. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with slight bumping and rubbing, leading to minor loss of cloth, tearing and fraying, most notable at the head of the spine, and a few marks to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound, slightly weaker between pages 32 and 33 and 160 and 161. Preface pages unopened. Bright and clean with the exception of the endpapers, which feature more prominent spotting and toning. Very Good. book.

no binding. Condition: good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.

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 1864. 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: : - 200, 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. 200 200.