The Near and the Far by Myers L H (23 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Cream cloth with gold-on-maroon title-label to spine. 140 x 204 x 39mm. 950pp. Apart from slight bumping at spine-ends, and minor darkening of the page-edges, cover and contents appear as new. NB: An extra shipping charge may be requested for heavier or more valuable items. All our 'Seller Images' show the actual item you will receive.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1956 Reprint Society edition hardback; good sound copy, name on fep, no dj; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

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,750grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. Type: Book Signature on ffep.

8vo. Original gilt lettered red label on cream cloth, top edge red (VG), dustwrapper (spine sunned; partial loss at head and tail - in protective wrapper, not price clipped). Pp. 950 (endpapers and prelims lightly tanned/spotted; no inscriptions).

Condition: Fair. 1940. First Edition Thus. 412 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Paper worn away to front pastedown. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, half-title page and title page partially detached. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Light staining overall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jacket by Aleksander Werner (illustrator). First Thus. First published in 1935, and as a collected edition in 1943, this is a third impression of 1956. Some edge wear, chipping, small loss and short closed tears to top and bottom of fabulous retro jacket and spine, corners rubbed with small loss, spine slightly faded and browned, some yellowing and faint damp staining to back jacket, folds rubbed, not price clipped (30s), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy for its age. 950pp. Myers' trilogy/tetralogy 'The Root and the Flower' set in India at the time of Akbar, is his major work and was recognised by the award of the 1935 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. Myers was on the edge of the Bloomsbury group, and knew L. P. Hartley (who wrote the Introduction to this edition|), Aelfrida Tillyard and Max Plowman. He kept up a lengthy correspondence with Olaf Stapledon. Other friends were David Lindsay, Frank Dobson and Charles le Gai Eaton. By an anonymous loan he helped George Orwell travel to Morocco in 1938, to convalesce from tuberculosis. Sadly Myers committed suicide on 7th April 1944 by taking an overdose of Veronal.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. reprint. jacket is shelf worn and chipped. edge wear on boards. foxing and marks. old tape residue, scarring and tears on end papers. light markings. fair copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Thus. Myers was born in Leckhampton House, Cambridge into a cultured family; his father was the writer Frederic William Henry Myers (1843-1901) and his mother the photographer Eveleen Tennant (1856 -1937. He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was on the edge of the Bloomsbury group, and knew L. P. Hartley, Aelfrida Tillyard and Max Plowman. He kept up a lengthy correspondence with Olaf Stapledon. Other friends were David Lindsay, Frank Dobson,[ and Charles le Gai Eaton. By an anonymous loan he helped George Orwell travel to Morocco in 1938, to convalesce from tuberculosis. First published in 1940, this Indian tetralogy set in the late 16th century at the time of Akbar the Great, attempts an exploration of the perennial human problem; How to live? Shall the individual assert his uniqueness or compromise with the multitude? Or must he race beyond the immanent, and seek, as Amar does or would fain do, the transcendent? A feeling of embittered despair also emerges from this monumental work. Four years after its publication Myers committed suicide. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 950 pages. Top edge purple. Gilt titles to maroon panel spine. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; Bloomsbury Group; Novels; 16th century; Literature & Literary. Inventory No: 5179. Hardcover (Original Yellow Cloth).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint Society Edition with dust jacket - collectable - will send out 1 st class post.

Condition: Good. 1940. First Thus. 412 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with blue lettering. Clean pages with firm binding. Minimal foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Name plate to front paste down. Mild wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with small splits (approx. 1cm) to spine ends. Notable tanning to spine and board edges, with minor scuffing and marking to boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. reprint society edition on light yellow cloth.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Printing. 950pp. 8 inches. Beige cloth, crimson titles front and spine. Covers vg, few small marks on spine. Burgundy tops. Internally vg, neat owner's name 1950 on endpaper. In paper jacket, war production, chipped at spine extremities, heavily browned spine. Historical and somewhat mystical novel of 16th century India. Not primarily historical, mainly concerned with the social and philosophical aspects of human life. Comprises the author's 2 earlier novels, of 1935, and 1940, first collected together in 1943. Heavy book, weight 800g before packaging. Overseas postage would require addition. (India, Literature, Akbar, 16th Century, Philosophy) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Cloth on Board. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Introduction by L.P Hartley. An excellent, clean and tighlty bound book with light foxing on the end papers.

Hardback. Condition: Good. No dj.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:

HARDCOVER. 1956. Reprint. A near fine copy in a good d/w with edge wear and light panel rubbing.

HARDCOVER. Jopnathan Cape, 1940. First thus. A very good copy. Light foxing to fore edge and endpapers. The front free endpaper has been neatly removed and there is a gift inscription to the front pastedown. Otherwise a lovely clean, straight copy. The d/w is unclipped and in fair condition with some repaired edge wear and loss to the head of the spine.

Condition: Good. Some light wear to the jacket edges. The spine is a little faded. A little tanned to the inside page, fine to read and use throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Later printing Has several ownership marks inside front. Full cloth binding. 950pp. Jacket is rubbed, with a list of page numbers inked on rear flap, and is in a plastic cover taped over the boards. -- A novel of sixteenth century Indian life at the Court of Akbar the Great Mogul. Size: 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. The book is near fine with slight edge wear and previous owner's name sticker on ffep in a very good dust jacket with light edge wear and a chip at lower spine end.

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: 900. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 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: 900.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. 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:- 319, 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. 319.