Lost Viol by Shiel (46 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket present. The book is in fair condition. The red cloth cover shows wear along the edges and spine, typical of its age. There's a significant tear on one of the interior pages, but it remains intact. The binding is somewhat loose, but the pages are generally clean and legible. No dust jacket is present.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, second state with E. J. Clode on base of spine. Cover panel with gilt lettering and beautiful green art nouveau design, clean but shows some edge wear. Spine is sunned and gilt is rubbed and some minor wear to top text block. Endpapers and pages are clean, unmarked and tightly bound. …

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Good. first edition, second issue. Octavo, red cloth covers with decoration in green and gilt, signed "DD." Right side of decoration rubbed. 2nd issue with R.J. Clode at base of spine. 309 pages. Former owner name and city on front paste-down endpaper. Spine titles completely rubbed off. No dust jacket. Studio.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First edition. Two fingertip spots at top edge of pages, else not a bad copy.

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, second issue with E.J. Clode at base of spine. Original gilt stamped maroon cloth with design in gilt and blue by "DD" (back hinge cracked; a few specks on top edge). Good. 309 pages. No dust jacket. No signatures or bookplates.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Copyright, 1905, by Edward J. Clode. Publisher's dark red cloth with stamped gilt letters on front and spine. Red, blue-green, and gilt decoration on front. Scuffed extremities, bumped and worn-through corners. Spine head and tail are thin and frayed. Spots on front cover. Slight forward lean. Cracked front hinge (repaired); cracked rear hinge. Pages secure. Neatly penned signature on title page. (see images) 309 age-toned pages. A good used copy for M. P. Shield novel readers.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Nice first edition copy (first printing) of classic tale by author of classic SF novel, "The Purple Cloud". Front cover nice and bright, spine faded, binding is tight. Overall in very good condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Hannah Langler, a farmer's daughter, who rescues a young violinist, Chris Wilson from drowning. The two fall in love and marry, but their relationship is tested by the arrival of Chris's charming cousin, Yvonne. Set against the backdrop of the countryside, the story explores themes of love, social class, and the nature of identity. The author delves into the complexities of Hannah's character, portraying her as a strong-willed and independent woman who must navigate the social conventions of her time. The book provides a rich and nuanced exploration of human relationships, revealing the ways in which love and ambition can collide. Ultimately, it offers a thought-provoking meditation on the enduring power of the human spirit and the resilience of love in the face of adversity. 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 Edition. Decorated binding; design by DECORATIVE DESIGNERS (DD). No DJ or initial sales price data provided. Some light wear and soiling to the covers, edges and corners; some loss to cover lettering; spine lettering lost. Unmarked pages. This work has been reissued many times in many formats, but nothing compares with owning a copy in its original first edition state. Extremely difficult to find. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good. DECORATIVE DESIGNERS (DD) (illustrator).…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: New.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Second issue of the first edition with "E. J. Clode" to base of the spine. A Fantasy classic. Original deep red cloth, gilt to spine, cover decoration gilt and blue-green. Book Condition: Very Good: Firm copy, moderate edgewear, light foxing to a few pages. Noted collector's namestamp to pastedown.…

Condition: Near Fine. dj. 1st Edition. Near fine with a little edgewear. Previous owner's inscription in pencil on free front endpaper. Dark red cloth binding with gold stamping First edition, second state with E. J. Clode stamp at bottom of spine.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 316 pages. 9.25x5.75x0.78 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 8vo; 309 pages; Decorated red cloth binding with light rubbing and wear. Later issue of the 1st edition.

Decorated red cloth. First Edition, Second Issue. Slight damp-staining to foot of spine and some leaves, otherwise a very good copy; hinges weak.

Hard Cover. First Edition. (New York: Edward J. Clode 1905). First US Edition (preceding the Ward Lock English edition by three years), second state with E. J. Clode to the bottom of the spine. Publisher's original maroon cloth decorated in blue-green and gilt to the front board with gilt lettering to the spine. 309 pages. Red and black title page. Head and tail of spine a little rubbed and pushed otherwise VG+. Boards really bright, clean and un-faded. No inscriptions. The design to the front board with NO tarnishing whatsoever. Rear hinge starting. A fantasy classic. A nice copy. Photographs/scans available upon request.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. GD+ original dark blue cloth, with red & green decorationst to front & spine panels, front panel slightly rubbed, spine ends a little frayed, light wear to corners, front hinge strained, award bookplate to front pastedown, otherwise internally very clean throughout. Scarce Edition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 1908. First edition. 317 pages. Black cloth with green, red and gilt titling. Cloth rubbed to edges, corners, spine ends. Spine squared. Binding sound. Includes a custom dust wrapper made for the collection of the prior owner; lacks the original DJ. Pencil inscription on the front inner flap of the jacket, and to the front end paper. Interior lightly discolored to end papers, foxed in places, age toned throughout, else clean.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First. A very good copy. A mystery novel. Spine tips a touch bumped. A little spotted to the top edge.

Half title, title printed in red & black. Partially uncut in orig. red cloth, blocked in green & gilt, lettered in gilt; extremities sl. rubbed, spine a little worn at head & tail. Ink presentation inscription on leading pastedown: ''Miss C. Phillips from Henrietta B. Schneider. Dec 25, 1906'. Not in Glover & Greene. Hubin p.373. The second issue with the publisher's name at the base of the spine. The first British edition was published in 1908. A woman saves a man from drowning on the Norfolk coast but catches a serious illness in the process; meanwhile a neighbour is planning an arranged marriage for his niece to a musician. Matthew Phipps Shiel, 1865-1947, was a prolific novelist of Caribbean descent, known now for his early horror and science fiction works.…

NF/NONE. LATER ISSUE WITH "E. J. CLODE" ON THE SPINE / THIS IS THE TRUE FIRST EDITION WHICH APPEARED 3 YEARS BEFORE THE WARD LOCK ED. BRIGHT GILT TITLES AND GREEN AND GOLD DESIGN ON THE FRONT COVER WITH A COUPLE OF MOTTLED SPOTS AT THE REAR SPINE EDGE AND JUST A TRACE OF CORNER WEAR WITH NO FRAYING. AN EXCELLENT CLEAN, TIGHT, AND BRIGHT COPY WHICH USUALLY TURNS UP QUITE WORN. FIRST EDITION. …