Sketches Ireland Descriptive Interesting Portions by Caesar Otway (29 results)

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

PF. Condition: New.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second Edition. XIV, 383, (1). Green cloth covers.with imprint of a round tower and chapel on front cover and a Celtic cross on rear. Title gilt on spine which is faded. Corners and spine ends bumped & rubbed with nicks and spine ends. Else good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second Edition. XIV, 383, (1). Green cloth covers.with imprint of a round tower and chapel on front cover and a Celtic cross on rear. Title gilt on spine which is faded. Corners and spine ends bumped & rubbed with nicks and spine ends. Else good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Foolscap8vo, xiv, 383, [1] pp. Contemporary dark green half calf, pale blue linen, five raised bands, gilt on red lettering piece, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Note on title naming the author, two ownership details on a front blank, backstrip faded otherwise a near fine attractive copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition, Corrected. Small 8vo. xvi, [2 (divisional title], 383, [1 (advt.)] pp. Original publisher's scarlet cloth over boards, horizontally ribbed, with elaborate floriated border, decoratively blocked in blind. Gilt lettering and designs to spine. Perhaps a tiny bit of biopredation (some might rudely say "nibbling") to just the very tippy-tips of the corners). Rubbing to extremities. Solidly bound. All edges gilt. Yellow endpapers. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown, of "John Stafford Reid Byers" featuring three bees and a crowing cock atop the shield. With the (Byers) family crest and banner reading "Marte Suo Tutus" (Safe By His Own Exertions). Author Otway (b. Co. Tipperary, 1780), an Anglican clergyman, was deeply interested in Irish history and topography, and in the condition, both social and religious, of the Irish peasantry. His various concerns found expression in his foundation of The Christian Examiner" (1825), in his collaboration with George Petrie in the excellent Dublin Penny Journal (1832), and in a series of three valuable travel books on then remote and little known areas of Ireland. Theese books "written in a kindly and cheerful s pirit, with a keen appreciation of the picturesque.depict a condition of things now almost pased away" {Webb's 'Dictionary of Irish Biography', 1878. In this, the first and most scarce of his books which was first published in 1827, the first 185 pages deal with Donegal, and the remainder with west Cork and Kerry. His deep antipathy to Catholicism results in some interesting descriptions of superstitious peasant practices. The Lough Derg pilgrimage is described in great detail with historical references.

By the Author of "A Tour in Connaught" (C. O.). Second edition. Corrected. xiv, 383 pp + 1 pp ads. In the first edition in 1827, the author describes Ireland as "an unfashionable country to travel in" but in this second edition "smooth and convenient roads are perfected, comparatively comfortable hotels and modes of getting forward are at hand". Contents: Donegal (Lough Salt, Torry Island, Horn Head, Dow Castle, Muckish Mountain, Glen Veagh, St Columbkill, Mulroy Bay, Extensive account of Lough Derg and Pilgrimage to St. Patrick's Purgatory (which the author describes as "filthy, dreary and altogether detestable"), Lough Erne; Cape Clear, Bantry Bay, Gougane Barry- Glengariff; Killarney + Appendix (Extract from a MS History of the County of Kerry, in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy). Free front endpaper missing. Half-title missing. Some browning on title page and then mainly confined to one block of text near rear. Binding tight. All edges gilt. Attractively bound in decorative red cloth with gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Blindstamp decoration on boards. Cloth chipped away from top and bottom of spine. Corners bumped and rubbed. Overall condition Good+.

Condition: Good. Second Edition. corrected. pp. xiv - 383 - 1. Original green cloth with round tower blind stamped on upper cover.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1839 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: 413 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: 413.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1839 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: 415 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: 415 Language: English.

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 1839. 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: - 414, 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. 414.

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 1839. 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: - 415, 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. 415.

Condition: V.G. Second Edition. p.p. xiv 383 + 1. Original blind stamped (Round Tower) green cloth.