Making Matthias by Fletcher (39 results)

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

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

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Bumping. Content is aged toned. No DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Welch, Lucy Kemo (illustrator). First Edition. Copy in blue cloth on boards with gilt illustrations and title on cover and spine. Tanning to front and rear end papers. Black and white frontis with tissue guard. A few light internal cracks. Clean text with b/w illustrations.

Condition: New. In.

hardcover. Condition: good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Kemp-Welch, Lucy (illustrator). 141 pp. Cover and spine show minor signs of shelf wear. Includes plastic dust jacket. First and last pages are yellowed with age and include pencil markings. Otherwise, pages are unmarked. 1.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. [Fine bindings] Gorgeous pictorial gilt binding. Bound in publisher's blue cloth. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. All edges gilt. Some spotting. 141 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Lucy Kemp Welch (illustrator). First edition. Small octavo, bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering and design, all edges gilt. Fading along spine, foxing to endpapers, else very good. ; 141 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Lucy Kemp-Welch (illustrator). First Edition. Original blue cloth, framed, lettered and illustrated in gilt, all edges gilt. A few light marks, corners bumped, light foxing, undated signatures on front pastedown, very good. Publisher's catalogue for 1898 bound in at end. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Lucy Kemp Welch (illustrator). First Edition. Bound in blue cloth, with gilt blocked figure on front board and gilt lettering to spine and front board. 141pp with 10 chaps., and 45 B/W line drawings by Lucy Kemp Welch. A.E.G., corners bumped/worn, some wear/rubbing to spine; label removed from FFEP, some odd marks, mainly in margins.( Useful Bodley Head catalogue of Childrens' Books at end dated 1898.) Some faults, but close VG.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket. Illustrated by Welch, Lucy Kemp (illustrator). First Edition. 141 pp. Illus. Blue boards. Gilt lettering on spine, worn. Gilt lettering and decoration on front board, bright. All edges gilt.Spine and corners bumped, lightly rubbed. Tissue protected frontis. Frontis and 4 illustrations coloured, probably by prev. owner.Small ink rub on ffep. Pages clean and tight.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Kemp-Welch, Lucy (illustrator). First Edition. Bound in blue buckrum, with gold-blocked illustration of Matthias to front panel, and gilt lettering and bird/leaf motive to spine, this hardcover First Edition is VG. 141pp with 10 chapters and 45 exquisite line drawings by Lucy Kemp-Welch. (12 page illustrated Lane catalogue at end). Clean endpapers, A.E.G., but minor wear to foot of spine and corners. General condition VG.

Condition: Like New. Used - Like New. Book is new and unread but may have minor shelf wear. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Blue decorated cloth, elaborately stamped in gilt, a.e.g. Slightest foxing to a few leaves, but a very nice copy of an attractive book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Lucy Kemp Welch (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of this beautifully illustrated novel by J. S. Fletcher in lovely decorative binding. First edition of The Making of Matthias by J. S. Fletcher in the original publisher's cloth binding.Illustrated with thirteen monochrome plates and illustrations throughout the text by Lucy Kemp Welch.With bright blue cloth binding with decorative gilt.Prior owner's ink inscription to the first free endpaper.Includes twelve pages of advertisements to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the first free endpaper.Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. book.

Frontispiece, additional title, plates and illustrations by Lucy Kemp-Welch Just a little wear to corners, some foxing at beginning and end, otherwise a very nice, bright copy; ownership name on front free end-paper Original blue pictorial cloth gilt, edges gilt.

FIRST EDITION. Half title, front., illus., plates, 4pp cata., 12pp cata. (1898); some gatherings a bit proud. Orig. blue cloth, blocked, lettered, & ruled in gilt, spine dec. & lettered in gilt; sl. dulled & rubbed. Small coloured frog drawing on leading f.e.p. verso, ink inscription on prelim. blank: 'J.M. Butler-Jones, 22 Woodlands Villas, Muswell Hill Rd. N.'; The Time Book Club label on following pastedown. J.S. Fletcher, 1863-1835, prolific author and journalist who wrote on a wide variety of subjects; he published over 200 works but is best remembered today for his historical and detective fiction.

Hardback. Condition: Very good copy. Lucy Kemp-Welch (illustrator). Hardback. Romantic novel of rural life. 143pp.+ catalogues. Very attractively bound in blue cloth with Art Nouveau gilt illustrative and decorative lettering. Internally illustrated by Lucy Kemp-Welch with frontis., showing her usual specialism of horses, further plates as well as chapter head decorations. Art Nouveau style decorative title page presumably designed by a different hand. Yorkshireman J. S. Fletcher (1863-1935) was prolific in a range of fields including tales of rural life as here, and detective fiction. Gilt to all edges. 12 page illustrated catalogue of Bodley Head children's books to the rear of the volume. Decorative cloth and gilt details are very clean and bright. Foxed to title page and tissue guard protecting the frontis. Faint toning to the frontis and occasional scattered foxing to margins of text. Tanned to endpapers. Binding is sound. Very good copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 158. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1897 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 158.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 142 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.32 inches. This item is printed on demand.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1897 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 reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 161 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: 161 Language: English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 142 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.32 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1897. 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: - 157, 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. 157.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Welch, Lucy Kemp (illustrator). nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Making of Matthias is a historical non-fiction book written by Joseph Smith Fletcher in 1897. The book tells the story of a notorious cult leader named Matthias and his followers, who lived in New York City in the early 19th century. Matthias claimed to be a prophet and convinced his followers to give him their money and possessions, leading to a series of crimes and scandals. Fletcher's book explores the life of Matthias, his rise to power, and the events that led to his downfall. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the social and cultural context of the time, including the religious fervor and social unrest that contributed to the rise of cults like Matthias'. The Making of Matthias is a gripping and informative account of a fascinating chapter in American history, and remains a classic work of true crime literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.