The Book of Old Sundials & Their Mottoes
Hogg, Warrrington
Published by T. N. Foulis, 1914
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Hardcover
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Original pictorial boards, designed by Jessie M. King in her signatureArt Nouveau style in red, green, grey and yellow. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with darkening to the areas of white. 12mo; 7.5 inches tall; (x), 102, (4) pages; top edge gilt, others deckled. . Illustrated with Eight tipped-in color plates by Alfred Rawlings with thirty-six designs of famous sundials by Warrington Hogg. Seller Inventory # 18257
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Title: The Book of Old Sundials & Their Mottoes
Publisher: T. N. Foulis
Publication Date: 1914
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
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The Book of Old Sundials and Their Mottoes (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey through time with this exploration of sundials and their evocative mottoes. The author delves into the history and significance of these ancient timekeepers, revealing their role as silent witnesses to the passage of life. From sun-drenched gardens to weathered churchyards, sundials have served as poignant reminders of time's fleeting nature and the importance of living in the present. This book unveils a rich tapestry of sundial inscriptions, each bearing witness to the hopes, fears, and philosophies of generations past. Through these mottoes, we encounter a spectrum of human emotions, from the poignant "Remember thou must die" to the uplifting "I count the bright hours only." The author skillfully weaves together historical anecdotes, literary references, and philosophical insights, illuminating the profound wisdom embedded in these concise inscriptions. Ultimately, this book invites us to contemplate the ephemeral nature of time and to embrace the present moment. By rediscovering the forgotten voices of sundials, we gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and brevity of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259877967_0
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The Book of Old Sundials and Their Mottoes
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780259877967
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The Book of Old Sundials and Their Mottoes
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The Book Of Old Sundials & Their Mottoes
Published by
T N Foulis, London, 1922
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Buybyebooks, Honiton, United Kingdom
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paper on board. Condition: Fair, Good. No Jacket. Alfred Rawlings & Warrington Hogg (illustrator). New Impression. Colour printed paper on board covers, wear, grubby but whole of spine missing. 102 numbered rough cut pages, several tipped in colour illustrations and many more b/w ones, unmarked, bright pages. Binding tight albeit no spine. Size 13.5 x 19.3 cm A simple home repair would make this book a delight. Seller Inventory # 010394
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The Book of Old Sundials and Their Mottoes: With Eight Illustrations in Colour and Thirty-Six Drawings of Some Famous Sundials (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780331167399
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The Book of Old Sundials and Their Mottoes: With Eight Illustrations in Colour and Thirty-Six Drawings of Some Famous Sundials (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780331167399
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The book of old sundials & their mottoes, with eight illustrations in colour by Alfred Rawlings and thirty-six drawings of some famous sundials by Warrington Hogg 1917 [Leather Bound]
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Hardcover
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1917 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. Pages: 224 Language: English Pages: 224. Seller Inventory # LB100152609528
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The book of old sundials & their mottoes, with eight illustrations in colour by Alfred Rawlings, and thirty-six drawings of some famous sundials by Warrington Hogg. 1914 [Leather Bound]
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Hardcover
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 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. Pages: 216 Language: English Pages: 216. Seller Inventory # LB100157277452
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THE BOOK OF OLD SUNDIALS AND THEIR MOTTOES
Published by
T. N. Foulis, London, 1917
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Portman Rare Books, Tonbridge, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Hogg, Warrington and Alfred Rawlins (illustrator). Octavo, printed boards, wear to spine extrmities and sunned, dust staining to untrimmed edges otherwise internally clean and brighty, eight water colour illustrations tipped to grey light card by Alfred Rawlins, black and white drawings by Warrington Hogg bound in, not paginated, 103 pages plus 2 pages of publisher's advertisements. [QP]. Seller Inventory # 013186
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The Book of Old Sundials & Their Mottoes
Published by
T. N. Foulis, London Edinburgh Boston, 1917
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Dale A. Sorenson, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Jessie M. King (illustrator). First Edition; Second Printing. Eight illustrations in color by Alfred Rawlings and thirty-six drawings of some famous sundials by Warrington Hogg. London Edinburgh & Boston: T. N. Foulis (April 1917). First Edition Second Printing. 7½ x 5½in. [1]102[2]pp plus 2pp ads. Cover design on boards in color by Jessie M. King, 8 color illustrations by Rawlings tipped-in, 26 drawings by Hogg in green of various sundials. Pictorial paper boards top edges green; good condition, boards slightly soiled, small scuff mark at top of front cover, joints slightly frayed. small chip to head of spine panel just above the leather label with gilt letters - chipped piece of spine retained. No dj. This title varies slightly from White B124. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 104 pages. Seller Inventory # 12169
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