Ruined Abbeys and Castles of Great Britain by Howitt William and Mary (8 results)

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 526.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. (4), 75pp. Five original mounted photographs. Original light brown cloth decorated in gilt with circular mounted photograph inlay. Presentation inscription date 1868 on verso of front free end paper. Ends of spine a little worn and occasional light spotting internally, but a very good copy of a scarce book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Ruined Abbeys and Castles of Great Britain. By William and Mary Hewitt. The Photographic Illustrations by Bedford, Sedgfield, Wilson, Fenton, and Others. London: A.W. Bennett, 5, Bishopsgate Without. 1862. Signed binding (restoration) by Westleys & Co., London. First Edition, complete with all albumen photos (27 total), 228 p., 8.75 x 6.75 , 8vo. In fair condition. Original boards normally scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Spine has been restored with contemporary head and tail; original spine pasted-on over modern. Gilt lettering and deco normally dulled, especially at edges and corners, but overall attractive. All edges gilt (top dulled). Both front and rear gutters restored with binder s tape & mesh. Ownership bookplate found on front paste-down: Frederic Straker. Previous ownership signature, in ink, found at top edge of front end-page. Light foxing or age-staining found on front fly-leaf, end-age and title page. Some instances of age-staining throughout text-block; but all text remains legible. Albumen photos intact. Binder s ticket found on bottom edge of rear paste-down. Binding intact. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Mary (1799 - 1888) and William (1792 - 1879) Howitt were both keen walkers and admirers of landscape in the Wordsworthian fashion and they enjoyed a late honeymoon in 1822, travelling some 500 miles on foot around Scotland and the Lake District. They wrote up their experiences for the Staffordshire Mercury. in August the same year, they settled in Nottingham. The following spring, Mary was thrilled to see a famous local attraction acres of purple crocus flowers in the Meadows and wrote her poem Wild Crocus in Nottingham Meadows. One of the first things they did was to join the Nottingham Subscription Library which had only recently moved to Bromley House on Angel Row. They remained members until 1836, enjoying the company of like-minded people. Their arrival coincided with their first collaborative book, The Forest Minstrels and Other Poems, published in 1823, the title poem inspired by William s ramblings in Sherwood forest. Of course, they presented a signed copy to the Library where it may still be perused, along with many of their other publications. FIRST EDITION! Finely and professionally restored with all 27 albumen photos. Gift quality. RAREB1862DNOC 08/24 - HK1949 COLH1862DNOC - 10/24 - HKREV142.

First edition, first and second series, 2 vols., small 4to (225 x 170 mm), [8], 228pp., 27 tipped-in albumen photographs; [6], 224pp., 26 tipped-in albumen photographs; some occasional minor foxing to both volumes, the first volume being the deluxe version bound in full red morocco over bevelled boards with an elaborately gilt-blocked, all-over design, in the centre of which, on both the front and back covers, are original photographs recessed within circular frames, all edges gilt, the second volume in bound in the publisher's matching original green cloth with elaborately gilt design and central photographic vignette to both covers, both in exceptional condition with just slight wear to head and foot on the second work. The 53 mounted albumen prints are by Bedford, Sedgfield, Wilson, Fenton and others, all laid in by hand. The binders are the work of Westley & Co., who are the subject of an article by Dr. Mirjam M. Foot, which first appeared in The Book Collector (Summer, 1982), and which has been included in her book, Studies in the History of Bookbinding [pp.248-250]. Provenance: From the library of Robin de Beaumont with his bookplate to the first volume. Gernsheim, 162 & 214; McLean, Victorian Publisher's Bookbindings, p.104; Truthful Lens, 89; Arts Coucil, Masterpieces of Victorian Photography, no. 435.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1862 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: 235 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: 235.

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 2016, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1862. 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:- 240, 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. 240.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. Original edition was published in [1862] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2016 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 240, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 240.