gill mrs (33 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condición: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Pamphlet. Condición: Very Good. Feb, 1934, pp. 133-172, Profusely Illus with BW Photos, Contains Orig F Cover & Ads but all pages following have been removed. Thus article stands alone in Orig F Cover, else VG.

Stapled Wraps. Condición: Very Good. Photographs/Advertisements Ilustrador. Small dent along fore-edge, usual creasing down the gutters along the staples, else textblock is clean and very tight with sound and secure staples. Rubbing and creasing down the spine, scuffed corners, faint age toning to the edges, former owner's name/place label on back cover. Pages 569-664. Size: 4to over 9¾" 12" Tall. Periodical.

Stapled Wraps. Condición: Very Good. Photographs/Advertisements Ilustrador. Usual gutter creasing and age toning, else textblock is clean and tight with sound and secure staples. Rubbing/creasing down the spine and around the staples, lightly creased corners, small tear at foot of spine, return address label on back cover. Pages 665-728. Size: 4to over 9¾" 12" Tall. Periodical.

Paperback. Condición: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 138 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.32 inches. In Stock.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condición: Very Good. 40 pages, with photographs. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: National Geographic Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 80 pp.: illustrated (mostly in color); 22 cm. ; ISBN: 0881621714; 9780881621716 LCCN: 85-62899 ; OCLC: 13855209 ; LC: SB453 ; green cloth with gold lettering, in color photographic dustjacket ; The aim of this book is to show what can be achieved i n a small space, what types of plants can be grown and how to create different effects by the judicious use of hardware such as paving, cobbles, walls, ornaments and lighting. ; VG/VG. Book.

magazine. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. very good condition; SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE Article These pages, unbound, are neatly trimmed with backing board, in mylar., Advertisements ARE NOT RETURNABLE; These pages, unbound, are neatly trimmed with backing board, in mylar., Advertisements ARE NOT RETURNABLE; NOVI008207; 40 pages; These pages, neatly trimmed, are in mylar with a stiff backing board. Please not that it is not bound.

paperback. Condición: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 26 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.06 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of a scientific expedition to the island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, undertaken to solve one of the most fundamental questions in astronomy: how far away is the sun? The author recounts the fascinating history of attempts to measure the sun's distance, beginning with the ancient Greek astronomer Aristarchus and tracing the development of more sophisticated methods through the centuries. The book details the challenges encountered by astronomers throughout history, from technological limitations to political obstacles and even the unreliability of human perception. The author recounts his own experiences navigating these challenges, describing the trials of sea travel, the difficulties of setting up an observatory on a remote island, and the frustrations of dealing with unreliable weather conditions. The author also presents the broader historical and cultural context of this scientific quest, highlighting the role of international collaboration and competition in the advancement of knowledge. He explores the societal and scientific significance of accurate measurement and the human drive to understand the universe. This book provides a captivating glimpse into the world of astronomy, offering a unique blend of scientific inquiry, historical anecdote, and personal reflection. The authorââ â¢s vivid descriptions bring to life the difficulties and triumphs of measuring the sunââ â¢s distance, demonstrating how this seemingly abstract question has driven centuries of scientific inquiry and continues to inspire scientists today. 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.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. hardback, 8vo, blue cloth lettered gilt to spine, surface abrasion to front pastedown following removal of a bookplate but o/w a very good tightly bound copy, text clean and unmarked, map, liv + 285pp. Scarce interesting account of the British possession which lies 1,00 miles of the coast of Africa.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Small Stamp Mark. Publication of 285 pages and 32 pages General List of works. Bookplate from the previous owner. There is gilt on the spine of the book. Frontispiece. The boards are a little shelf rubbed. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The binding is excellent. Now protected with a cellophane cover. In good condition considering the age of the book 1878. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

FIRST EDITION, octavo, brown buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, black decoration to boards, frontispiece, liv + 285pp + 32pp catalogue to rear, VG (spine cocked, moderate bruising to extrems, minor rubbing to spine, light to moderate chafing & soiling to spine & boards, light tanning & soiling to page edges, minor cracking & tearing to front gutter, prev. owner's name in ink & sl foxing/soiling to prelims, occasional cracking to gutters).

Hardcover. Condición: Befriedigend. Zwei Leinenbände, 188/240 Seiten, Schnitt leicht stockig, Vol. I locker im Bund und Vorsätze jeweils eingerissen, NaV,

HARDCOVER. Condición: Used; Good. John Murray Publishers. Used; Good. John Murray 1878 (reprint edition). This book has a library binding (from Stepney Public Library of London). It has library markings, but text is clean and unmarked. Spine is starting to separate between pages 144 and 145. Book Condition; Good . 1878. HARDCOVER.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Good. First Edition. Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: Big-Game Hunting for the Cinema - John A. Jordan leads a film expedition into the wilds of British East Africa; The "Gordon" of the Pacific - Thos. J. McMahon visit's Germany's former South Sea possessions - German New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Samoa - and reports on the work of Captain Hunter among the savages of the Solomons - lots of nice photos; Our Chase After A Rogue Elephant - photo-illustrated story from Ceylon; Our Chase After a "Rogue Elephant"; In the Jaws of a Lion - J.S. Cowie was carried about the engine room of his ship in the jaws of a lion!; Kidnapped - a young woman finds herself at the mercy of two desperate men; The Holy City of the Mormons - photo-illustrated article on Salt Lake City; The Strap-Hanger of the Ganges - The crocodile Captain J.G. Bennett thought he had killed comes back to life!; Chased by a Boa Constrictor - a 1902 story from Argentina; My Night With Wolves - hunter is surrounded by wolves in Northern Minnesota; The Lake of Soda - Magadi Lake, in British East Africa; The "Black Hole" of Gottingen - Corporal A. Bramwell of the Royal Welch Fusiliers earned the D.C.M. for his service to fellow POWs suffering from cholera and typhus at the Prisoners' Camp, Gottingen, in WWI; A Woman's Travels in Unknown Asia - Part II - Mary Gaunt set out to explore much of China but, under the influence of bandits, rerouted north to the wilds of Siberia - article with many photos; Humours of the East African Campaign; The Reds of the Maranoa - Two cattle-rustlers in Queensland are killed; A Couple of Pirates - "Dr. Martin" of the U.S. Navy served in Honduras during the Nicaraguan War but encountered difficulties later; My Visit to the Veddas - R.L. Spittel visits primitive natives in the interior of Ceylon - article with photos; Photo of the largest book in the world in Chicago; Photo of monster swordfish caught by Mr. W.C. Boschen off Santa Catalina Island, California; and more. pp. 8 [ads], [2], 444-528, 9-16 [ads]. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Covers detached as one but present. A quality vintage copy of this wonderful issue.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. the boards have been professionally re-cased retaining most of the original front and rear boards and the spine. new end papers. it is now very sturdy and attractive. the map is present. age related marks and a previous owner's neat signature and book plate under the front board. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Second edition. 8vo. 5.25 x 7.75 inches. liv + 285 pp. + 32 pp. publisher's catalogue. Bound in decorated brown cloth, gilt and black. Deckled edges. Slight wear to extremities but otherwise a very good copy. 1880 and 1911 inscriptions on half title. Illustrated by map frontispiece and by table and figures in text. David Gill, later Sir David, (18431914), astronomer, was the eldest son of David Gill (17891878), a watchmaker with a well-established business in Aberdeen. He was educated at Dollar Academy and at Marischal College, Aberdeen, where he was inspired by the lectures of James Clerk Maxwell. He was apprenticed as a watchmaker and became a competent makers of watches and scientific equipment. At the age of twenty he became interested in astronomy and having equipped himself with instruments, some made by Gill, he came to the notice of astronomy professionals after taking some long-exposure astronomical photographs of the moon. In 1870 Gill married Isobel Sara (18491919). Two years later the opportunity came to devote his time exclusively to scientific pursuits when he undertook the management of a private observatory that Lord Lindsay was setting up on his country estate. After a not unsuccessful expedition to the island of Mauritius to observe the transit of Venus of December 1874 Gill undertook a further expedition to the island of Ascension in order to measure the distance of Mars in 1877, using the same techniques as he had used on Mauritius. On this expedition he was accompanied by his wife, who published this interesting account of their experience (the first edition was published 1878). The expedition was crowned with success, the sun's distance being determined with much greater accuracy than had previously been attained. The work earned for Gill the gold medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1882. Gill was later appointed Her Majesty's astronomer at the Cape of Good Hope, where he remained for 28 years. Gill, who was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1883 and created KCB in 1900. The Royal Astronomical Society awarded him his second gold medal in 1908 and chose him as president for the period 191012. (DNB). TOPOGRAPHY ASCENSION TOPOGRAPHY ASTRONOMY 19TH CENTURY TOPOGRAPHY.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1902 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 96 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: 96 Language: English.

With a Map. liv, 285pp. 8vo. With a Map. liv, 285pp. 8vo. Life on Ascension Island with her husband Scottish Astronomer David Gill to measure the solar parallax-the distance between the Earth and the Sun-by observing Mars, which was then the closest to Earth than it had been for a century. Bound in three quarters modern brown polished calf and marbled boards, red leather title label. Fine.

Condición: Very good. 1880, London, John Murray, second edition, ppliv + 285 + 32 publisher's catalogue, black and white map frontispiece, brown decorated cloth, containing a substantial introduction by David Gill. David Gill, later Sir David, (1843-1914), astronomer, was the eldest son of David Gill (1789-1878), a watchmaker with a well-established business in Aberdeen. He was educated at Dollar Academy and at Marischal College, Aberdeen, where he was inspired by the lectures of James Clerk Maxwell. He was apprenticed as a watchmaker and became a competent maker of watches and scientific equipment. At the age of twenty he became interested in astronomy and having equipped himself with instruments, some made by himself, he came to the notice of astronomy professionals after taking some long-exposure astronomical photographs of the moon. In 1870 Gill married Isobel Sara (1849-1919). Two years later the opportunity came to devote his time exclusively to scientific pursuits when he undertook the management of a private observatory that Lord Lindsay was setting up on his country estate. After an expedition to the island of Mauritius to observe the transit of Venus in December 1874, Gill undertook a further expedition to the island of Ascension in order to measure the distance of Mars in 1877, using the same techniques as he had used on Mauritius. On this expedition he was accompanied by his wife, who published this interesting account of their experience (the first edition was published 1878). The expedition was a great success, the sun's distance being determined with much greater accuracy than previously. This work earned Gill the gold medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1882. He was later appointed Her Majesty's astronomer at the Cape of Good Hope, where he remained for 28 years; elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1883 and created KCB in 1900. The Royal Astronomical Society awarded him his second gold medal in 1908 and chose him as president for the period 1910-12.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1878. 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:- 372, 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. 372.