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Hardcover. 4°, 25 x 16 cm. Period linen with gold-embossed spine title and volume number. VII, 750 pages. Probably unused, good condition. --- Leinenband der Zeit mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel und Bandnummer. VII, 750 Seiten. Wohl unbenutztes, gutes Exemplar. formerly known as FAR EASTERN QUARTERLY, by FAR EASTERN ASSOCIATION. - -- Bitte Portokosten außerhalb EU erfragen! / Please ask for postage costs outside EU! / S ' il vous plait demander des frais de port en dehors de l ' UE! // Bitte beachten Sie auch unsere Fotos! / Please also note our photos! / Veuillez noter nos photos -- Wenn es draußen stürmt, können Sie es sich mit einem guten Buch gemütlich machen und ein warmes Getränk dazu genießen. Bei uns finden Sie die passende Lektüre! -- Wir kaufen Ihre werthaltigen Bücher! AsienUeb. …

i-vi, 7-330, [2], 331-428 pages. Hardcover: H 22.25cm x L 14.75cm. Re-backed in relatively modern black buckram with gilt stamping; original brown cloth boards with rubbing and staining but reinforced by black buckram corners. Some age toning to replaced front and rear endpapers and flyleaves. Toning/foxing prevalent throughout along with some moisture staining; old ownership inscription in pencil on first original flyleaf; some edge-tears and nicks to leaves. Engraved title page present but usually these books also had a formal text title page - as the latter is not present it seems likely that it was excised when re-bound. Binding is firm. B/w engraved plates opposite the book's primary hand-colored botanical plates which are: "The China Flower" on page 7 (missing tissue guard sheet) [no attributed artist]; "The Heart's Ease" by S. Weekes on page 43 with guard sheet; "Isabella Grapes" [no artist] on page 79 with guard sheet; "Century Plant" by S. Weekes on page 115 with guard sheet; "Crown Imperial" by S. Weekes on page 151 with guard sheet; "Prairie-Flower" [no artist] on page 187 with guard sheet; "Brothers and Sisters" (non-botanical plate w/o tissue guard) [no artist] on page 223; "East India Althea" [no artist] on page 259 with guard sheet; "The Bouquet" by S. Weekes on page 295 with guard sheet; "The Barberry" by S. Weekes opposite page 330 with guard sheet; "Bell Flower and Pink" by S. Weekes on page 365 with guard sheet; "Frost Gage" [no artist] on pages 401 with guard sheet. "The Widow and Her Son" (pages 192-195) and "The Grave" (pages 216-217) both by Washington Irving; "Eternity" (poem; page 219) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; "The Hour-Glass" (poem; page 353) by John Quincy Adams. B/w engravings include a Lake George, New York landscape (page 79) and a Manhattan streetscape "The Park and City Hall, N-Y." (page 114). …

Hardcover. Condición: NEAR FINE. From the personal library of Charles Francis Adams Jr., the great-grandson of President John Adams. Each volume with his heraldic bookplate, adding his name above John Adams's original bookplate design. Volume III only. 346pp. + 40pp ads. 12mo, sewn bindings in navy finished cloth with paper spine labels. Spine punctured near the head of the label, else FINE, entirely clean and sharp with UNCUT LEAVES. 'In 1783, John Adams ordered a bookplate engraved in London in which he introduced a change to the original Boylston arms. To commemorate his own diplomatic service, he charged the outer two pellets in the chief of the arms with lions (the heraldic animal of Great Britain and the Netherlands) and the center one with a fleur-de-lys (the heraldic symbol of France). These are the arms shown at the top of the page. In addition, he had the shield surrounded by a strap and buckle, often wrongly called a "Garter," inscribed with the motto Libertatem amicitiam retinebis et fidem, a rearrangement of a phrase from the Annals of Tacitus meaning "Hold fast to liberty, friendship, and faith." The whole achievement was surrounded by an oval of thirteen white stars. Two years later, in 1785, Adams had a new seal cut exactly duplicating the design on the bookplate.' (The American Heraldry Society) 'Charles Francis Adams Jr. (May 27, 1835 - March 20, 1915) was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission. Adams was born in Boston, May 27, 1835, into a family with a long legacy in American public life. He was a great-grandson of United States President John Adams and a grandson of President John Quincy Adams.' (Wikipedia).…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 301 pages illustrations 24 cm OCLC 2578209 black cloth no dustjacket ; General contents: Introduction to coin collecting -- Collecting United States coins -- Background of American coinage -- Large and small cents -- Silver dollars -- Other regular issue copper and silver coins -- Gold coins --Commemoratives -- Mint engravers and dies -- Patterns ; FINE. Book.…

Hardcover. Condición: NEAR FINE. From the personal library of Charles Francis Adams Jr., the great-grandson of President John Adams. Each volume with his heraldic bookplate, adding his name above John Adams's original bookplate design. Volume III only. 346pp. + 40pp ads. 2 color lithograph foldout maps--Ireland, and North American Colonies. 12mo, sewn bindings in navy finished cloth with paper spine labels. Spine label toned and a bit rubbed, exceedingly clean and sharp otherwise with tight, square binding and UNCUT LEAVES. 'In 1783, John Adams ordered a bookplate engraved in London in which he introduced a change to the original Boylston arms. To commemorate his own diplomatic service, he charged the outer two pellets in the chief of the arms with lions (the heraldic animal of Great Britain and the Netherlands) and the center one with a fleur-de-lys (the heraldic symbol of France). These are the arms shown at the top of the page. In addition, he had the shield surrounded by a strap and buckle, often wrongly called a "Garter," inscribed with the motto Libertatem amicitiam retinebis et fidem, a rearrangement of a phrase from the Annals of Tacitus meaning "Hold fast to liberty, friendship, and faith." The whole achievement was surrounded by an oval of thirteen white stars. Two years later, in 1785, Adams had a new seal cut exactly duplicating the design on the bookplate.' (The American Heraldry Society) 'Charles Francis Adams Jr. (May 27, 1835 - March 20, 1915) was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission. Adams was born in Boston, May 27, 1835, into a family with a long legacy in American public life. He was a great-grandson of United States President John Adams and a grandson of President John Quincy Adams.' (Wikipedia)'In 1783, John Adams ordered a bookplate engraved in London in which he introduced a change to the original Boylston arms. To commemorate his own diplomatic service, he charged the outer two pellets in the chief of the arms with lions (the heraldic animal of Great Britain and the Netherlands) and the center one with a fleur-de-lys (the heraldic symbol of France). These are the arms shown at the top of the page. In addition, he had the shield surrounded by a strap and buckle, often wrongly called a "Garter," inscribed with the motto Libertatem amicitiam retinebis et fidem, a rearrangement of a phrase from the Annals of Tacitus meaning "Hold fast to liberty, friendship, and faith." The whole achievement was surrounded by an oval of thirteen white stars. Two years later, in 1785, Adams had a new seal cut exactly duplicating the design on the bookplate.' (The American Heraldry Society) 'Charles Francis Adams Jr. (May 27, 1835 - March 20, 1915) was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission. Adams was born in Boston, May 27, 1835, into a family with a long legacy in American public life. He was a great-grandson of United States President John Adams and a grandson of President John Quincy Adams.' (Wikipedia).…

Hardcover. Condición: NEAR FINE. From the personal library of Charles Francis Adams Jr., the great-grandson of President John Adams. Each volume with his heraldic bookplate, adding his name above John Adams's original bookplate design. Volume I only. xxii, 353pp, 40pp ads. 2 Color lithograph foldout maps--Irealand, and North of Scotland. 12mo, sewn binding in navy finished cloth with paper spine label. Spine label toned and a bit rubbed, exceedingly clean and sharp otherwise with tight, square binding. 'In 1783, John Adams ordered a bookplate engraved in London in which he introduced a change to the original Boylston arms. To commemorate his own diplomatic service, he charged the outer two pellets in the chief of the arms with lions (the heraldic animal of Great Britain and the Netherlands) and the center one with a fleur-de-lys (the heraldic symbol of France). These are the arms shown at the top of the page. In addition, he had the shield surrounded by a strap and buckle, often wrongly called a "Garter," inscribed with the motto Libertatem amicitiam retinebis et fidem, a rearrangement of a phrase from the Annals of Tacitus meaning "Hold fast to liberty, friendship, and faith." The whole achievement was surrounded by an oval of thirteen white stars. Two years later, in 1785, Adams had a new seal cut exactly duplicating the design on the bookplate.' (The American Heraldry Society) 'Charles Francis Adams Jr. (May 27, 1835 - March 20, 1915) was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission. Adams was born in Boston, May 27, 1835, into a family with a long legacy in American public life. He was a great-grandson of United States President John Adams and a grandson of President John Quincy Adams.' (Wikipedia)'In 1783, John Adams ordered a bookplate engraved in London in which he introduced a change to the original Boylston arms. To commemorate his own diplomatic service, he charged the outer two pellets in the chief of the arms with lions (the heraldic animal of Great Britain and the Netherlands) and the center one with a fleur-de-lys (the heraldic symbol of France). These are the arms shown at the top of the page. In addition, he had the shield surrounded by a strap and buckle, often wrongly called a "Garter," inscribed with the motto Libertatem amicitiam retinebis et fidem, a rearrangement of a phrase from the Annals of Tacitus meaning "Hold fast to liberty, friendship, and faith." The whole achievement was surrounded by an oval of thirteen white stars. Two years later, in 1785, Adams had a new seal cut exactly duplicating the design on the bookplate.' (The American Heraldry Society) 'Charles Francis Adams Jr. (May 27, 1835 - March 20, 1915) was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission. Adams was born in Boston, May 27, 1835, into a family with a long legacy in American public life. He was a great-grandson of United States President John Adams and a grandson of President John Quincy Adams.' (Wikipedia).…

Hardcover. Condición: NEAR FINE. From the personal library of Charles Francis Adams Jr., the great-grandson of President John Adams. Each volume with his heraldic bookplate, adding his name above John Adams's original bookplate design. Complete in 4 volumes. 12mo, sewn bindings in navy finished cloth with paper spine labels. Some light rubbing to the spines with a few letters of the labels obscured and one corner of vol. 2 label perished, else FINE -- an exceedingly clean and sharp set with tight, square bindings and fresh pages. 'In 1783, John Adams ordered a bookplate engraved in London in which he introduced a change to the original Boylston arms. To commemorate his own diplomatic service, he charged the outer two pellets in the chief of the arms with lions (the heraldic animal of Great Britain and the Netherlands) and the center one with a fleur-de-lys (the heraldic symbol of France). These are the arms shown at the top of the page. In addition, he had the shield surrounded by a strap and buckle, often wrongly called a "Garter," inscribed with the motto Libertatem amicitiam retinebis et fidem, a rearrangement of a phrase from the Annals of Tacitus meaning "Hold fast to liberty, friendship, and faith." The whole achievement was surrounded by an oval of thirteen white stars. Two years later, in 1785, Adams had a new seal cut exactly duplicating the design on the bookplate.' (The American Heraldry Society) 'Charles Francis Adams Jr. (May 27, 1835 - March 20, 1915) was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission. Adams was born in Boston, May 27, 1835, into a family with a long legacy in American public life. He was a great-grandson of United States President John Adams and a grandson of President John Quincy Adams.' (Wikipedia).…

Hardcover. Condición: NEAR FINE. First Edition. From the personal library of Charles Francis Adams Jr., the great-grandson of President John Adams. Each volume with his heraldic bookplate, adding his name above John Adams's original bookplate design. Complete in 10 volumes. 12mo, sewn bindings in navy finished cloth with paper spine labels. With color folding 'Parliamentary Map of England' to vol. 10 and color map of Cadiz Harbour to vol. 6. Charles F. Adams's signature to vol. 8 flyleaf. With two newsclipping reviews of CH Firth's continuation of Gardiner's history, The Last Years of the Protectorate; and a letter from Charles E. Lauriat Booksellers addressed to Adams. The Lauriat letter responds to an inquiry seemingly looking for 12mo edition of the new work that would be in uniform binding with the rest of Adams's sets of Gardiner's history; they beg to say it can only be obtained in octavo form, d. April 27, 1910. Condition ranges from VERY GOOD to FINE. Vol 10 front hinge shaken, vol. 3 front hinge starting, a few volumes with short tears to the spine heads; some very modest shelf-rubbing to the cloth, paper labels tanned and with some abrasion to the lettering at a few points. Otherwise a very clean and sharp set with tight, square bindings and crisp and fresh pages. Vols. 9, 7, 4, 3, and 2 FINE with leaves uncut; Vol. 1 leaves uncut after p. 88. 'In 1783, John Adams ordered a bookplate engraved in London in which he introduced a change to the original Boylston arms. To commemorate his own diplomatic service, he charged the outer two pellets in the chief of the arms with lions (the heraldic animal of Great Britain and the Netherlands) and the center one with a fleur-de-lys (the heraldic symbol of France). These are the arms shown at the top of the page. In addition, he had the shield surrounded by a strap and buckle, often wrongly called a "Garter," inscribed with the motto Libertatem amicitiam retinebis et fidem, a rearrangement of a phrase from the Annals of Tacitus meaning "Hold fast to liberty, friendship, and faith." The whole achievement was surrounded by an oval of thirteen white stars. Two years later, in 1785, Adams had a new seal cut exactly duplicating the design on the bookplate.' (The American Heraldry Society) 'Charles Francis Adams Jr. (May 27, 1835 - March 20, 1915) was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission. Adams was born in Boston, May 27, 1835, into a family with a long legacy in American public life. He was a great-grandson of United States President John Adams and a grandson of President John Quincy Adams.' (Wikipedia).…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1821 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: 70 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: 70 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1869 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: 196 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: 196 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 181 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1869. Text in English. This work by John Adams Allen and the Life Association of America provides a detailed examination of medical practices and evaluations used in life insurance during the 19th century. It offers valuable insights into the historical development of actuarial science and medical assessments in the insurance industry. 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.…

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 1869. 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: - 196, 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. 196 196.…

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 1821. 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: : - 68, 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. 68 68.…

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 1897. 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: - 452, 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. 452 452.…