casey patrick and terence (3 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good+. No Jacket. H. Weston Taylor (frontispiece) Ilustrador. First Edition. First printing. Red cloth with gilt decoration and lettering. The boards are soiled. The spine lettering and decoration are tarnished. Previous owner's name (a newsroom) is rubber-stamped on four pages. The binding is tight and the hinges are intact. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 1st Edition. Casey, Patrick and Terence Casey. The Strange Story of William Hyde. New York: Hearst's International Library Co., 1916. First edition. Octavo, pp. [1-2] [i-iv] v-vii [viii] [1] 2-317 [318: blank]. Original teal cloth, front panel stamped in gold and blind, spine panel stamped in gold. Dated ownership signature on front free endpaper. Wear at corners and spine ends, spine lettering dull, major ink splatter-stain on front cover, tender inner hinges discreetly strengthened: a reading copy of a book that is oddly uncommon both in trade and institutions. WorldCat locates just two copies, both in the U.K. #3109. $75. The novel is structured as the quest of a man who has seen such marvels as to have driven him slightly crazy. Now a beachcomber and shell-and-pea con man in Hawaii, he is obsessed with the idea of returning to the scene of those burning marvels. "Sorcery, fantastic adventure in the lost empire of Ghengis Khan in Borneo . Imagine a city carved from a giant meteor of shimmering ivory-white. Gorgeous women and a giant ape-man . First appeared in Adventure magazine." -- Teitler and Locke, By the World Forgot, #231. "For its period this is one of the most erotic lost race novels." -- Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 138. Bleiler (1978), p. 40. Reginald 02755. Smith, American Fiction, 1901-1925, C-178.

Leather Bound. Condición: 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. 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: - 359, 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. 359 359.