Guide Principal Manuscripts Early Printed by Shaw (12 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.

HC. 70pp Items contained in the Auckland New Zealand Free Public Library. very good, maroon cloth (hardcover) light rubbing front board.

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

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

Octavo hardcover (VG) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

8vo, hardback, 70pp. Good condition. Green boards with gilt lettering, bumped, edge-worn, patterned endpapers browned at edges, hinge cracked at upper half of contents page, b&w frontis of Rt. Hon. Sir George Grey; contents clear and bright, pencilled margin lines and notes have left text unaffected. This item is light and may attract less postage. Pictures available on request.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings together a diverse collection of 68 manuscripts, documents, autographed letters, and early printed books. The items in this anthology were donated to the Auckland library by Sir George Grey, a former governor of New Zealand with an insatiable appetite for knowledge and collecting. Sir Greyâs library collections have been described as the best of their kind to be found in the whole of the Australasian colonies. Auckland citizens can certainly feel a sense of pride when visiting their library, knowing that the collection gifted by Sir Grey is of such national and international significance. The contents are divided into three sections: manuscripts, documents and autographed letters; foreign books printed during the 15th and 16th centuries; and books printed in England during the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Highlights include lessons from the gospels, written in the 10th or 11th century, the four gospels, written in 1128, a Latin Bible from 1419, the Book of Hours, written on vellum in the 15th century, and a commentary on the Book of Job by Gregory the Great, bound in a 15th century binding for Henry V, King of England. Also in the collection are documents relating to the native races of New Zealand and South Africa. 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: Good. 70 pages. some fading & a few light spots to clorh binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Staining and fading to boards. Spine very faded. Some rubbing to ends of spine with 1/4" x 1/8" loss of cloth at head of spine.; 70 pages + frontis. Purple cloth boards with gilt lettering. Page dimensions: 214mm x 139mm.; 8vo.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1908 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 76 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. 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: 76 Henry Shaw, Auckland Free Public Library.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1908. 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: - 76, 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. 76.