WILSON, HENRY; CAULFIELD, JAMES (33 resultados)

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. A clean unmarked copy with dust jacket in as new condition. 513 pages.

Condición: New.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition 8vo, rebound, ex-library illustrated. Red with original black and dulled gilt worn spine tipped in, sound binding, a library sticker inside front, hand-painted detached frontis, pages age-toned, a smudgy mark to one page, else very good internal condition. Interesting anecdotes and memoirs.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. Printmaker James Caulfield (1764-1826) spent much of his career publishing illustrated books about 'remarkable persons'. He began his first series around 1788 and continued it sporadically from 1790 to 1795, with books on a similar theme continuing to appear in the first decades of the nineteenth century. More than forty years after his death, this collection of biographies (produced in collaboration with Henry Wilson (fl. 1820-30)) was republished in 1869. The edition's introduction explains that the renewed interest in these characters comes from the fact that 'we have nearly lost all, and are daily losing what little remains of, our individuality'. The vignettes, accompanied by engravings of each individual, describe a wide-ranging group - from the man who died aged 152 to a 'remarkable glutton' to a woman who lived on the smell of flowers - their only common factor being that they were in some way 'wonderful'.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Condición: New. pp. 538.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of individuals who have defied expectations, pushed boundaries, and left an indelible mark on history. From Polish dwarfs and eccentric characters to forgotten heroes and infamous misers, the author presents a captivating tapestry of human behavior and societal norms. The book challenges preconceived notions, explores the extremes of human experience, and sheds light on the motivations and consequences of extraordinary choices. Through these diverse stories, the author unveils the resilience, determination, and complexities that define our shared humanity, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for the spectrum of human nature. 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.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. Printmaker James Caulfield (1764-1826) spent much of his career publishing illustrated books about 'remarkable persons'. He began his first series around 1788 and continued it sporadically from 1790 to 1795, with books on a similar theme continuing to appear in the first decades of the nineteenth century. More than forty years after his death, this collection of biographies (produced in collaboration with Henry Wilson (fl. 1820-30)) was republished in 1869. The edition's introduction explains that the renewed interest in these characters comes from the fact that 'we have nearly lost all, and are daily losing what little remains of, our individuality'. The vignettes, accompanied by engravings of each individual, describe a wide-ranging group - from the man who died aged 152 to a 'remarkable glutton' to a woman who lived on the smell of flowers - their only common factor being that they were in some way 'wonderful'.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. No date; circa 1869. No edition stated; Presumed first. Brown cloth with gilt illustration to front. 61 illustrations. Does not have the Chatto and Windus at the bottom of the original spine which other copies for sale have but does have the gilt 61 illustrations Spine rebacked. Previous owner's name to front endpaper. 416 pages with 30 pages of ads to rear.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Octavo, 416 pages plus 32 page publisher's catalogue to rear, 59 b&w illustrations and a coloured frontispiece. No date but the catalogue of "Very Important New Books" at the back is dated 1872. There should be 61 plates in total but one is missing. Gilt portrait of The Chevalier D'Eon on the front cover, gilt lettering an a picture of a pig-faced lady on the spine. Spine a little faded, boards worn along the edges, paper cracked over front hinge. Internally some pages are foxed but mainly the preliminaries and the last few pages of the publisher's catalogue, fore-edges foxed. We are limited to five pictures here but if you would like to see more, please contact me.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. xxii, 23-416p. Bound by Hatchards of Piccadilly in half red morocco with red cloth covered boards, five raised bands, gilt title to spine, top edges gilt. Joints creased and just becoming a tad tender; spine is slightly faded; boards with faint soiling, fading to edges, and minimal wear. The book is complete with 61 leaves of plate, including colour frontispiece; all plates are free of any rips or tears. Fresh and tight copy. Scarce book.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Not Stated Ilustrador. A very scarce and wonderful collection of biographies of characters chosen due to their remarkability and eccentricity, with 59 full page engravings. A very scarce publishing of the work.In full red cloth with the original boards, rebacked with original spine laid down.With 59 full page engraved plates, lacking 2 of the 61 stated full page engravings.A wonderful collection of biographies comprised by Henry Wilson and James Caulfield.An entertaining work filled extensively with characters chosen due to their remarkability and eccentricity, such as Francis Battalia the stone-eater, Jacob Hall the rope dancer and Margaret Finch Queen of the Gipsies.Undated, dated by Jisc. In full cloth, with the original boards, with original spine laid down. Externally, smart. Bumping to extremities, with slight loss of cloth to board edges. Odd mark to board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with spotting most significant to the front and rear. Lacking 2 plates. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condición: Good Only. Unnamed Ilustrador. First edition. A highly compelling and scarce book comprising biographies of remarkable people compiled by Henry Wilson and James Caulfield. A first edition of this scarce work.An ode to individuality, this book groups together people that were seen as remarkable, from Francis Battalia, the stone eater, to The Chevalier d'Eon, a man who passed as a woman (illustrated to the front board), from Thomas Parr who died at 152, to Eve Fleigen who lived on the smell of flowers, and plenty others who stood out worldwide.An extremely engaging and compelling selection of biographies of remarkable people of the time, written by Henry Wilson and James Caulfield.James Caulfield spent much of his career as a printmaker publishing illustrated books about remarkable people, and began his first series in about 1790. This collection was first published almost forty years after his death, in collaboration with Henry Wilson.Profusely illustrated with hand coloured frontispiece and various portraits in black and white throughout. Collating complete with sixty one full page engravings. In the original publisher's cloth binding, with illustration in gilt to the front board and titles in gilt to spine. Externally smart with slight shelfwear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. The cloth to the spine is slightly faded. Internally, binding is tender with the cords showing and a slightly loose title page. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Minor paint mark to the recto of the front free endpaper. Profusely illustrated with hand coloured frontispiece and various portraits in black and white throughout. Collating complete with sixty one full page engravings. Francesco Battalia's engraving with a slight tear. Good Only. book.

Cloth. Condición: Good. Not Stated Ilustrador. A thoroughly illustrated copy of this volume of eccentric biographies. A later edition of this scarce work.This volume is a collection of biographies of remarkable and eccentric people, including Francis Battalia the stone-eater, Jacob Hall the rope dancer and Margaret Finch Queen of the Gipsies.With sixty one full page engravings, with the frontispiece hand coloured.collated, complete.Undated, dated from the advertisements to the rear of the volume.With forty pages of adverts to the rear dated September 1874. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some fading to the spine and bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Previous owner bookplate to the front pastedown for Pat Murray. Front hinge starting but remains firm. Internally, firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages. Good. book.

No Binding. Condición: Good. 79 pages plus the publishers list of "Very Important New Books Special list for 1870", which includes this title in its list. The unbound block of book pages have some chipping, and a few tears. Scarce in any condition. 337 to 416 with publishers book list.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 1st edition. 538 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.70 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Leather Bound. Condición: 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 1869. 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:- 506, 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. 506.