Herbert j rumsey (12 resultados)

Octavo, 172pp, + 4pp author book ads, original wrappers a bit worn, pages a bit age-browned, otherwise very good. SIGNED author's gift inscription. Bookplate of G. & N. Ingleton. 'Australian edition'. Intended to tell would-be migrants of bush and farm life in various parts of Australia, to encourage settlement. With a putative explanation of the term 'pommy' for Britisher: children's jibes arising from 'immigrant', 'jimmygrant', 'pommygrant', finally shortening to 'pommy'.…

1st edition chipped wrappers Nice copy small octavo 120pp., col. & b/w pls. & ills., index.

120pp. Small 8vo.With colour and b/w illustrations. Original wrappers. A very good copy. First edition.

Erste Ausgabe - First Edition. (Mit hs. Widmung des Verfassers, dat. 16.12.50). - Papier deutlich gebräunt, sonst gut erhaltenes Exemplar. - 172 S. Illustr. Orig.-Karton.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. RUMSEY, Herbert J. (compiler; decorations James Emery; illus. Elva Jones). The Pioneers of Sydney Cove. Sydney: Sunnybrook Press, 1937. Demy 4to. Original olive cloth boards, gilt lettered. Original printed paper dust jacket. Housed in the original brown slipcase, as issued with at least some copies of this edition. Uncut. xxvi, [ii], 121, [i: colophon]pp. Title page vignette and decorations throughout by James Emery; several text illustrations by Elva Jones, based on contemporary prints of the colony. Limited edition. Limited to 150 numbered copies, this being number 71. Signed by both the compiler, Herbert J. Rumsey, and the printer, Ernest H. Shea, on the limitation page. The sixth book published by the Sunnybrook Press. Includes the original sales prospectus, with excerpt from the book, dated 1936. Bookplate of Milton Whitmont to front free endpaper. The Sunnybrook Press was a small, meticulous Sydney private press of the 1930s, operating under the direction of Ernest H. Shea, whose commitment to fine printing in the Australian context produced a small but carefully considered list of titles. This is the sixth such title and addressed one of the most enduringly significant subjects in Australian colonial history: the identities and fates of the men, women, and children who arrived with the First Fleet in January 1788 and formed the founding population of the colony of New South Wales at Sydney Cove. Fine in very good dust jacket. Some mild wear at dust jacket ends and some toning to spine, small tear to lower front edge and small watermark to front cover near spine crease. Volume fine, clear and bright throughout. Binding sound. Elva Jones (ilustrador). Signed by Author(s).…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 136. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 136.…

4to, pp. xxviii, 122, No. 59 of 150 copies, signed by Rumsey and Ernest Shea, near fine with small tear to d.j., protected. A list of early pioneers of Sydney (114 pages) obtained from manuscripts containing very brief information of those who left England for New South Wales from the years 1787 to 1836 and also from the records of a Census taken in 1828. James Emery (ilustrador).…

Soft Cover. Condición: Very Good. Periodical. 11 parts (of 12) of Volume III. Approx 250pp in total. Or stapled wraps. Some minor rust stains near staples, otherwise very light wear and occasional minor marks. From January 1939 to October 1941. As well as expected genealogical material there is much on Australian history including Bligh and King in the Navy Black Book; Lieutenant Governors of NSW; Public Armory in Australia; Anzac graves at Birmingham; Allotments in Early Sydney; Log of the Sirius; London Guilds, Chinese Genealogy; Early Surgeons; Pioneer Families of Yass and much more. Size: 8vo.…

Boards. Limited Ed. Quarto, original cloth boards, pp. xxviii, 122, limited edition of 150 copies, signed by the compiler Herbert Rumsey and the designer and printer Ernest Shea. Near-fine condition. A list of early pioneers of Sydney (114 pages) obtained from manuscripts containing very brief information of those who left England for New South Wales from the years 1787 to 1836 and also from the records of a Census taken in 1828. James Emery (ilustrador).…

xxviii+122pp. 4to. Original buckram in dustwrapper, with some wear to extremities. Black and white decorations. Light foxing to upper edge and endpapers. A very attractive copy. A finely printed and decorated register of the first settlers, bond and free, in Sydney. No. 56 of 150 copies signed by the compiler and the illustrator.…

With decorations by James Emery. Pp. xviii+122(last colophon), title page vignette, text illustrations; demy 4to; gilt lettered light brown buckram, a trifle soiled and slightly flecked; uncut; dust wrapper, edges chipped and split, with small piece torn from foot of backstrip, the front panel slightly scuffed; inked signature at head and bookseller's sticker at foot of upper pastedown, the free endpapers faintly offset, outer leaves and edges a trifle foxed; Sunnybrook Press, Sydney, 1937. Edition limited to 150 numbered copies, signed by the compiler and the printer. Farmer page 61. *The sixth book from The Sunnybrook Press, designed and printed by Ernest H. Shea. In addition to the decorations by James Emery, several of the text illustrations were drawn by Elva Jones, based on contemporary prints of the colony. Signed.…

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 1927. 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: - 136, 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. 136 136.…