F blagdon (56 resultados)

Good plus or better, light general wear Cloth Spine darkened, chipped at top. Prev owner's name on front endpapers. Endpapers foxed.

Condición: Very Good. 4 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Category: Harmsworth London Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

PF. Condición: New.

hardcover. Later prt. 12mo, 318, 301 pp., Subtitled "Being the Principal Religious, Moral, Humourous, Satirical & Critical Essays, in that Publication. Compressed into Two Volumes," from the second London edition Nearly fine copy in the original gilt-decorated cloth. Illustrated (ilustrador).

Hard Cover. Full contemporary calf. From the Second London edition. 352 pages. Front hinge tender, previous owners names. Some light scattered foxing and browning to text paper.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the remarkable life and achievements of the revered physician, Dr. John Moore. It deftly intertwines details of his personal life with his professional contributions, presenting a multifaceted portrait of a man who dedicated his life to advancing medical knowledge and improving the lives of his patients. From his early days as a military surgeon to his influential role in the development of medical theory and practice, the author provides a comprehensive account of Moore's groundbreaking work. The book not only sheds light on the evolution of medicine during the 18th century but also offers insightful commentary on the broader cultural, social, and political context of the time. Through Moore's experiences and observations, readers gain a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of medical practice in the past, offering valuable lessons for contemporary healthcare practitioners. 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.…

Quarter leather and marbled pa. Condición: As Described. No Jacket. British Poets. An unusual small volume being a compilation of works printed and published between 1806-8 by W. Suttaby and others, containing works written by various British poets, namely: - The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B. with an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author. London, Printed for W. Suttaby, Stationers Court, and C. Corrall, 38, Charing Cross. 1806. 70pp;- The Poetical Works of James Hamond and Lord Hervey; with Biographical Sketches of the Authors. Published by W. Suttaby, Crosby and Co. and Scatcherd and Letterman, Stationers' Court. 1808. 65pp, with frontispiece;- Poems Upon Several Occasions by the Rev. John Pomfret. With the Life of the Author. Printed for W. Suttaby, Stationers' Court. 1807. x + 110pp, with frontispiece;- The Poems of Samuel Johnson. To which is Prefixed a Life of the Author, by F.W. Blagdon, Esq. London: Published by W. Suttaby and B. Crosby, Stationers'-Court. 1806. 64pp, with frontispiece.- The Poetical Works of William Collins with the Life of the Author and Critical Observations by Dr. Langhorne. London: Published by W. Suttaby and B. Crosby, Stationers'-Court. 1806. 94pp, with frontispiece. Black quarter-leather and marbled paper. Raised bands, gilt-blocked title and decoration. Marbled page edges. Measures 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 1". Scuffing and wear to binding but reasonably clean. Rubbing at edges and on hinges and chipping to paper. Bumped and torn corners. Binding reasonably firm. Page edges contain some scuffing and marking, and a degree of fading to marbling pattern. Inscription to free endpaper prior to Goldsmith work and signature to endpaper prior to Johnson. Some page corners dog-eared. Top edge of page 65 of Hamond and Hervey has had the top piece cut off. Some foxing, staining and other marking throughout, with a little ink blotching to initial front endpapers of book, but no underlining, marginalia, etc. 70, 65, 110, 64, 94 pp. 1806-8. …

Full-Leather. Condición: Poor. Reprint. This edition from 1804 includes a life of the author by F. Blagdon. This collection of verse was originally published in 1771. The leather binding has split with the front panel detached. Rubbing to the corners with some fraying. Brown spotting to the pages with quite heavy brown stains to the bottom corners of the last 40 pages. Illustrated by Thomas Stothard. Stothard, Thomas (ilustrador).…

Condición: BUONO USATO. Da revisionare INGLESE Copia tratta dall'opera originale del 1813. Impressa da J.H. Clark and C. Dubourg, con prefazione e descrizioni curate da Thomas Williamson, accompagnato da "A brief History of Ancient and Modern India". Tavole nel testo a colori. Coperta rigida rossa con titoli al piatto color oro. in buone condizioni. Numero Pagine 1.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very good. Exeter: J. & B. Williams, 1839. Hardcover, 3 x 5". Black cloth over boards with gilt design and lettering on spines, spine edge on volume 2 has 2" split, both have minor shelf wear and moderate foxing, previous owner's name on front paste-down endpaper in both volumes, otherwise very good condition.The Spectator was a daily publication with a run from 1711 to 1712. The fictional character Mr. Spectator writes about the habits and shortcomings of his fellow citizens. The authors promoted family, marriage, and courtesy. The Spectator catered mainly to the interests of merchants and traders, the emerging middle class and was also widely read in America.…

Leather. Condición: Good. A nicely illustrated collection of the fable poetry of Dr John Langhorne, illustrated with beautiful vignettes. In a signed binding by Bickers. A collection of Dr John Langhorne's fables, Illustrated with numerous vignettes. Written by John Langhorne, an English clergyman and poet. With a preface on the life of the author, by F. Blagdon. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards, a signed binding by Bickers. Externally, generally smart. Light cracks to the head and tail of the joints. Some fading to the spine and joints. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some foxing. Good. Not Stated (ilustrador). book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 60p. Rebound in green cloth. 21 cm. Minor foxing and browning (some on title-page). Includes a spirited defense of Sir Home Riggs Popham against various charges or insinuations connected with Popham's actions in India and the Red Sea.

Leather. Condición: Very Good. Imperial Edition. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Two volumes in One. 1st editions, thus. A Very Good copy. 16mo.(4 5/8"), [Vol.1] 94, (2); [Vol.2] 64 pp., eavh volume illustrated with an engraved frontispiece. Bound in half calf with comb marbled paper over boards. Title label on spine. Comb marbled end papers. Light wear to the tips. Previous owner's graceful signature, in an old hand. Expertly rebacked in new matching calf. Frontispieces and title pages very lightly toned, else internally clean and bright. A handsome, Very Good or better copy. **** OCLC locates no copies of part one of this publisher's work at this publication date. The second part, Johnson's Poems, is found in 10 institutions in North America.*** William Collins (1721-59) was an English poet. Second in influence only to Thomas Gray, he was an important poet of the middle of the 18th century. His lyrical odes mark a turn away from the Augustan poetry of Pope's generation and toward the Romantic era. Dr. Johnson authored the Life of the Author in the beginning of part one. Chas. Heath, and F. Engleheart (ilustrador).…

Leather. Condición: Very Good. A collection of fables by Dr Langhorne. First thus, the first of this edition. Illustrated throughout with numerous decorative vignettes. This work was particularly popular as it uses interactions between plants to deliver moral lessons. It was an interesting approach at the time, and aside from rare precedents in Aesop's fables, had great originality. With a preface on the life of Langhorne by F Blagdon. In a full tree calf binding with gilt stamping to the spine. Externally, generally smart with small patches of rubbing to the head and tail of spine. Small amount of loss to the head and tail of spine. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Bookseller's label to the front pastedown, Theophile Barrois. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Instances of scattered spotting throughout. Very Good. None (ilustrador). book.…

20 hand coloured aquatint plates, 149pp + [x] Index (including the Half Title and List of Plates); contemporary half calf over marbled boards, spine gilt-lettered in compartments, marbled edges, 28.2 x 22 cm, the first plate a trifle spotted with a small chip from the bottom margin, slight age-toning and minor spotting, in very good condition. Scarce suite of finely hand coloured aquatints depicting domestic colonial life in British India: the Europeans at their leisure attended by Indian servants. Doyley's compositions are often quietly satirical: Plate IV "A Gentleman Dressing, Attended by His Head-Bearer and Other Servants" shows a young man in his gown relaxed, seated and reading while an Indian servant washes his feet, another in the background pours his drink and yet another makes his bed, all overseen by the "Head-Bearer". The artist Charles Doyley was illustrating and observing a world in which was an intimate participant, he had been born in India into a family that had long served in India, himself serving as a member of the Bengal Civil Service from 1797 to 1838. Abbey Travel 435; Tooley 185.…

Leather. Condición: Good Only. A very scarce set of Francis William Blagdon's collection of the contemporary treasures of literature. A very scarce work.Complete in seven volumes, for the years 1801 to 1809, these seven volumes were the only ones published.Illustrated with a frontispiece to Volume II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII.An annually printed series showcasing the beauties of literature from the past year. The pieces are collected from what the editors thought were the most popular publications from the year, ranging from different genres, such as poetry, prose, biography, and travel writing.This series initially was edited by Francis Provost alongside Francis William Blagdon, before Blagdon became the sole editor in 1804.With extracts from 'Belinda' by Maria Edgeworth, 'Account of Travels into the Interior of Southern Africa' by John Barrow, 'History of England' by John Adolphus, 'Fables of Flora' by John Langhorne, 'The Life of George Washington' by John Marshall, 'Hints Toward Forming the Character of a Young Princess' by Hannah More, 'Memoirs of Maria Antoinetta', and more.Including views of literature of those years, as well as historical, critical, and explanatory notes.Blagdon was a journalist who begun his career working as a newsboy at 'The Sun', going on to have a prolific career.Two pages of adverts to the rear of Volume I, five to the rear of Volume IVBookplate of Thomas Stone to the front paste downs. Ink inscriptions to the endpapers.Collated, complete. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, worn. Volume VI lacks the backstrip. Rubbing to the boards and spines. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spines. A few light marks to the boards. Front joint of Volume I, II starting but firm. Rear joint of Volume IV is starting but firm, with a little loss of leather. Joints of Volume III starting but firm, with loss to the spine. Joints of Volume VII are starting but firm. Front hinge of Volume I is strained. Front hinge of Volume II starting. Hinges of Volume III starting but firm. Hinges of Volume VI and VII are strained but remain firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Ink inscriptions to the endpapers. Internally, Volume II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII are firmly bound, Volume I is generally firmly bound, with some gatherings working loose. Pages are lightly age-toned with scattered spots. Ink inscription to the recto of the frontispiece of Volume II, III, IV, V, and VII. Good Only. Not Stated (ilustrador). book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, 1813. (12), 149, (11)pp., 20 coloured aquatints within ruled grey and pink wash-tinted frames. 4to. Modern blue cloth, 3/4 morocco. Splendid blue fitted clamshell box (cloth). Abbey Travel 435; Tooley 185 Charles D'Oyly (1781-1845) was born in the very wealthy family of an East India Company resident named John D'Oyly, serving at the court of the Nawab of Bengal, and pursued his artistic interests in parallel to a career in administration. He is considered as one of the many talented contemporary amateur artists in British India. The current work stems out of his compilation of different scenes of British life in India, in particular, that of wealthy Europeans among native servants and entertainers, providing "an important window into Anglo-Indian social relations of the time" (UC Santa Barbara Library, online). Thomas Williamson is best remembered as the author of Oriental Field Sports (1807-8).…

Half Morocco and Boards. Condición: Good+. First Edition. Two volumes complete - Volume One - xxiii, [1], 552pp and Volume Two - xxx, [2], 523pp, [1]. Half morocco and marbled paper over boards, raised bands, spine in six panels, title in gilt to second panel, author and volume to fourth, remaining panels with gilt lozenge tool to centre. Modern reback, small amounts of chipping and loss to paper covering boards, corners worn. Internally some light off-setting from some plates, very minor browning and occasional spots of foxing, in volume two the fore-edge of AA2 with some loss (not affecting text) and there is a repair to 3X2v (again not affecting text), plate six with a small stain to upper right hand corner, but generally quite bright and clean. Complete with fifty-two stipple engravings, including twenty-two folding, three folding maps (another map is listed as an engraving - so there are actually four) and twenty-nine vignettes (one unlisted), most of which are hand-coloured. Tooley notes that it is "extremely charming . [with] numerous attractive coloured vignettes, an unusual feature. The plates themselves are also interesting technically" Tooley 357; Abbey Travel 222; Nerhood notes that "as an employee of the Russian crown, Pallas, eminent German naturalist, travels throughout the realm, describing the flora and fauna with Teutonic thoroughness", Nerhood 126; Cox, "his reports on the geology, fauna and flora are of great scientific value", Cox I:199; Prideaux, "handsome quarto edition . original vignettes of surprising attractiveness and beauty", Prideaux, pages 220-221; Wellcome IV:288; Lowndes 1766 Size: 4to. Geissler, C.G.H. (ilustrador).…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1805 edition. 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. Pages: 74 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. 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: 74 Volume 5 p 3.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1805 edition. 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. Pages: 64 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. 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: 64 Volume 3 p 6.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1805 edition. 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. Pages: 52 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. 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: 52 Volume 3 p 5.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 170 pages. Volume 4 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1805. Text in English. This collection gathers a variety of modern and contemporary voyages and travels, including translations from foreign languages, original accounts, and analyses of new expeditions. It offers a comprehensive overview of exploration and travel literature from the period, providing valuable insights into geographical discoveries and cultural encounters of the time. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 152 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1805. Text in English. This collection gathers a selection of modern and contemporary voyages and travels, including translations from foreign languages as well as original works. The volume provides analyses of new voyages and travels, offering a comprehensive overview of exploration and travel literature of the period. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 154 pages. Volume 5, Part 5 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1805. Text in English. This collection gathers a variety of modern and contemporary voyages and travels, divided into two main sections: translations from foreign languages and original accounts. It also includes analyses of new voyages and travels, offering a comprehensive overview of exploration and travel literature of the period. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 92 pages. Volume 3, Part 4 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1805. Text in English. This collection gathers translations of foreign-language travel accounts alongside original voyages and analyses, offering a diverse perspective on exploration and discovery during the early 19th century. The work reflects the era's fascination with distant lands and cultures, blending firsthand narratives with critical assessments of new expeditions. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 98 pages. Volume 3, Part 3 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1805. Text in English. This collection gathers a selection of modern and contemporary voyages and travels, featuring both translations from foreign languages and original accounts. The work provides detailed analyses of new explorations, offering valuable insights into the geographical and cultural discoveries of the period. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 74 pages. Volume 5, Part 3 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1805. Text in English. This collection compiles modern and contemporary voyages and travels, featuring both translations from foreign languages and original accounts. It includes analyses of new expeditions, offering a comprehensive overview of exploration during the period. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 86 pages. Volume 5, Part 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1805. Text in English. This collection brings together a variety of modern and contemporary voyages and travels, featuring both translations from foreign languages and original accounts. The work also includes analyses of new voyages and travels, providing a comprehensive overview of exploration and discovery during the period. The text is presented in 10 volumes, offering a rich resource for historians and enthusiasts of travel literature. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 100 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1805. Compiled work devoted to early nineteenth-century voyages and travel narratives, bringing together translations from foreign languages, original voyages and travels, and analyses of recent travel accounts. Of interest for the history of geography, travel literature, and the circulation of texts across European traditions. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…