G cornwallis west (41 resultados)

Condición: Fair. 1933. Reprinted. 218 pages. No dust jacket. Orange cloth. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Slight cracking to hinges and gutters, with exposed netting, frontispiece partially detached. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil mark to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends.…

Condición: Fair. 1932. First Edition. 218 pages. No dust jacket. Beige cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Moderate cracking to hinges. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Water marks to boards and spine.…

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In red cloth with fading to cloth on spine. No jacket.

Condición: Fair. 1938. First Edition. 119 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over orange cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Holes to spine. Creasing to front board. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning and water staining to spine and edges.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st Edition, Hardback, No D/J. Boards have a faded bumped and scuffed spine, light bumping to corners and some marks o/w good. Being the autobiography of Sambo a Labrador. Illustrated by K F Barker.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Used: Very Good. Publisher: PutnamDate of Publication: 1932Binding: hardcoverEdition: 1932 with no other datesCondition: Very GoodDescription: This is an old, original 1932 printing of this famous fishing book. This old book is clean, solid, and in good shape! This is a hardcover book with 218 pages including several PHOTOS. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The pages are clean with no soiling, writing, or tears. The prior owner has left a small book stamp on the second end paper. The book has red cloth covers. This book is Clean, Solid, and in great shape.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. Beige cloth boards with brown titles to spine and front, 215 x 170 mm approx. xii + 120 pp. Frontis + 11 other full page endearing line illustrations by K F Barker + chapter head vignettes. First Edition 1938. A book for the young as well as the Older Dog Lover. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Good no dust jacket (Book moderate general shelf soiling and wear to cloth, light foxing to free end papers, no previous owner name or insc. 1 cm sqr. blemish to title mirrored to frontis. Not significant but worthy of mention. No other notable defects). K.F.BARKER (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 119 pp., green cloth in brown letters, spine faded, slightly bowed. Illustrated by K. F. Barker. K. F. Barker (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Image shows actual book for sale. Book Condition: Fair; firm binding; contents good; some fading to cover; some foxing to cover; no dust jacket. Hard Cover Country Life 1938 Dogs.

Condición: New.

hardback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, octavo, blue cloth lettered gilt to the spine, a well preserved tightly bound copy with clean and unmarked contents, portrait frontis, b&w plates, 527p.

hardcover. Condición: Very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: good. First edition. Octavo (standard size). Slight wear to edges and corners of boards . Much more wear on dj, with heavy wear to spine. 119 p. w/ 12 illus ( including frontis). An autobiography of a dog with other stories from his friends, relayed to the author, who wrote them down. The author was an officer in the Scots Guards.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Nice book, tight and square with bright covers with gilt design and lettering. Previous owner's name in front and rear endpapers with notes of previous owner. Mild foxing of pageblock eges. Dozens of illustrations. Beware the modern reprints which have inferior quality illustrations.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair to Good. Vg-plus clean crisp interior, no actual usage marks or stains, neat inscription to front e/paper in pencil, contains a f/p and 11 illustrations, faint foxing specks to e/papers and to closed-edge of pages, immaculate cloth boards; d/j has standard shelfwear, small loss to top spine tip, nicks to corners but good appearance mostly for the age with bright frontage, no large tears or loss, covered with a new removable sleeve-protector, unclipped./. K.F. BARKER (ilustrador). …

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Some light wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, corners a little worn, top and bottom of spine a little bumped and worn, spine a little grubby, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear but some light foxing on edges.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. orig. red cloth, pp., 218., illustrated, port. frontis., numerous b/w plates, index, minor marks to covers.angling Size: 8vo. Book.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Life and Letters of Admiral Cornwallis' offers a comprehensive and intimate look at one of Britain's most distinguished naval commanders, Admiral Sir William Cornwallis. Known affectionately as 'Billy Blue' by his sailors, Cornwallis played a pivotal role in the defense of Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work meticulously details his illustrious career, which spanned the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars, highlighting his strategic brilliance and unwavering commitment to the Royal Navy.Through a curated collection of personal and professional correspondence, G. Cornwallis-West provides readers with a deeper understanding of the Admiral's character, his relationships with notable contemporaries such as Admiral Lord Nelson, and the logistical challenges of maintaining the arduous blockade of French ports. The narrative captures the essence of life at sea during the age of sail, offering insights into naval tactics, shipboard discipline, and the complex political landscape of the era. This biography is an essential resource for those interested in maritime history and the key figures who shaped British naval supremacy. It stands as a lasting tribute to a leader whose service was characterized by quiet competence and a profound contribution to his nation's maritime security.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Life and Letters of Admiral Cornwallis' offers a comprehensive and intimate look at one of Britain's most distinguished naval commanders, Admiral Sir William Cornwallis. Known affectionately as 'Billy Blue' by his sailors, Cornwallis played a pivotal role in the defense of Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work meticulously details his illustrious career, which spanned the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars, highlighting his strategic brilliance and unwavering commitment to the Royal Navy.Through a curated collection of personal and professional correspondence, G. Cornwallis-West provides readers with a deeper understanding of the Admiral's character, his relationships with notable contemporaries such as Admiral Lord Nelson, and the logistical challenges of maintaining the arduous blockade of French ports. The narrative captures the essence of life at sea during the age of sail, offering insights into naval tactics, shipboard discipline, and the complex political landscape of the era. This biography is an essential resource for those interested in maritime history and the key figures who shaped British naval supremacy. It stands as a lasting tribute to a leader whose service was characterized by quiet competence and a profound contribution to his nation's maritime security.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: N/A. xvi, 324pp. Laminated pictorial paper-covered boards. 8vo. Volume has been re-bound. Sun-faded spine, rubbed and spine ends, indentations on boards, top corners damaged, a little cocked. Top text block edge dust tanning, remaining edges starting to tan. Lender's stamps, security device and markings on front free endpaper, title and copyright pages, volume loose. Otherwise internally neat, clean and bright.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. (U5) no dj; few marks on the cloth boards and slight fading on spine; tanning on ffep; some foxing on fore edges; generally clean throughout; photographs upon request.

Condición: 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,1000grams, ISBN.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Fishing in Edwardian Times name on fep ow in fine condition very small mark on front board ow in fine cond.

Condición: Very Good. Hardcover book , first edition, 521 pages with illustrations. Forward by Earl Beatty, the admirals service career fro 1758 to 1819. A Very Good copy, no dustjacket, Front cover very slightly curved. Pictures available.

Hard Cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. No dustwrapper, spine and the top and outer half-inch of blue cloth-covered boards are a bit discoloured by old pipe-tobacco smoke, but there is only a faint, not unpleasant smell. Gilt titles on spine and gilt crest on front board are both still bright. Minor bumping to spine ends and corners of boards, some browning to outer edges of pages, otherwise a good clean tight copy of this hard-cover book. A biography, using his own surviving letters and papers, of Admiral Sir William Cornwallis, who served in the Royal Navy from 1758 until his retirement in 1806. 527pp, 8 b&w plates. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

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Signed First Edition: Hardback, Green bds., gold titles, 125 x 190 mm., 400 g., 319 pp., inscribed and signed by the author, G. Cornwallis - West on ffep., no dw., VG copy.

Condición: Very Good. Original Publisher's Copy 4to. pp 19, typed recto only with many tight red underlinings a couple of corrections in his hand and one passage crossed out in ink. Address on title page handwritten by Cornwallis WestÐ West, 8, Sterling Street, S.W.7. Beneath a crosed out address of the Guards Club in Brook Street W1. Circa 1930; no date given. Brown cord folder with lilac raffia string as hinge and typed blue title stating this is the second carbon. Play with three characters a woman ( Margaret Hewitt) who meets up with her old pre marrage lover and her husband a Scottish tobacconist - it appears the husband is a drunken brute and there is much confrontation between him and the lover and the wife with shouting and raging -- it appears the lover triumphs.Major George Frederick Myddleton Cornwallis-West (1874Ð1951) was a British Army officer, author, and prominent society figure,best remembered for his 1930 memoir Edwardian Hey-Days: Or, A Little About a Lot of Things, and his high-profile marriages to Lady Randolph Churchill and actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Life. .Career: Served as a British Army officer. He went on to work as a financial consultant, but suffered severe financial difficulties and was declared bankrupt in 1916 before later repaying his debts.Major Works Edwardian Hey-Days (1930): An entertaining, anecdotal memoir of high-society life, notable figures, and his own experiences in early 20th-century Britain. Very good. Slight edgewear.…

Condición: Very Good. Original Publisher's Copy Fiction:"This MS is the property of G. Cornwallis Ð West, 8, Sterling Street, Knightsbridge, S.W.7." Circa 1938; no date given. Small slim 4to. pp.17. Brown cord folder with lilac raffia string as hinge and typed title labels. Handwritten publisher's note "Copyrighted in USA all rights reserved,' with a publisher's stamp on the front cover and first page 'Must await American release date.'/Major George Frederick Myddleton Cornwallis-West (1874Ð1951) was a British Army officer, author, and prominent society figure,best remembered for his 1930 memoir Edwardian Hey-Days: Or, A Little About a Lot of Things, and his high-profile marriages to Lady Randolph Churchill and actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Life. .Career: Served as a British Army officer. He went on to work as a financial consultant, but suffered severe financial difficulties and was declared bankrupt in 1916 before later repaying his debts.Major Works Edwardian Hey-Days (1930): An entertaining, anecdotal memoir of high-society life, notable figures, and his own experiences in early 20th-century Britain. PLOT - '.a short story about a man living in /ceylon, home in the UK to visit his mother, who as the result of rescuing a child girl from a wave on the sea shore meets a woman he finds attractive, and they become friends. She tells him she is married to a man she despises, a convict who is shortly to be released. She has to make a decision whether to go to Ceylon with the man or stay with her child. There a bit more about a signal from a lamp that will let the man know whether she is going with him, that goes wrong.' Very good. Slight wear.…