Talks Shepherds by Walter Johnson (5 results)

hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, green cloth lettered gilt to spine, light splash mark to the upper board, a tightly bound copy, faint foxing to the frontis, dated signature of a previous owner at the head of the front free endpaper, the body of the text is clean and unmarked, pictorial title page, b&w plates, 232pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo. Green cloth with gilt tiled spine. 232 pp. B/w plates. Pictorial title page. The author's interviewa with shepherds in the south of England from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, recording their way of life at that time. Front endpaper has name inscription of previous owner, the author Esther Meynell. Beautifully clean and sound. VG+.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The author's presentation copy of this charming work, documenting Walter Johnson's conversations and observations of shepherds, with the author's corrections. First edition.The author's presentation copy of this work, with his inscription to the front free endpaper, "with Walter Johnson's kind regards" dated 1936.With the author's pencilled corrections made to pages 38 and 108.With a tipped in plate "in loving memory of Walter Johnson", signed by his daughter Mrs. M. Denne to the front pastedown.With a newspaper article from the Daily Telegraph 1975 titled 'A Shepherd of the Hills' by J. H. B. Peel, tipped in to the rear endpaper.In the original green cloth binding.Illustrated with a frontispiece and three plates of photographs. Collated, complete.Walter Johnson travelled around the country documenting the lives and practices of shepherds from the 1870s to the end of the century. His conversations are documented here, creating a fascinating glimpse into this part of English history. With a chapter on the Sussex shepherd and archaeologist, Stephen Blackmore. In the original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. With light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Small marks to the boards. With a plate tipped in to the front pastedown, signed by the author's daughter. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Contemporary ink inscriptions to the front free endpaper. Tipped in newspaper article to the rear endpaper. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). signed by author. book.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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: 256. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1925 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: 256.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1925. 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:- 256, 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. 256 256.…