Mantell gideon a (11 resultados)

Condición: very good. Gently used. May include previous owner's signature or bookplate on the front endpaper, sticker on back and/or remainder mark on text block.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. HARDBACK new half calf with marbled boards gilt lettering on spine vignette title-page pages: xvi 144 woodcuts 7 hand-coloured plates 12 134mm x 176mm (5.5 x 7") handwritten notes about Mantell on rear end-papers some spotting of varying degrees otherwise very fine.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. HARDBACK original blind-embossed green cloth gilt lettering and gilt-embossed ornament on front blind-embossed ornamental design on spine portrait frontispiece with tissue guard vignette title-page pages: xiii 102 [viii] - adverts. all edges gilt chromolithograph plates 4 with tissue guards woodcuts 27 spine and cover margins faded head tail and corners lightly bumped and rubbed former owner's name label on front end-paper light offsetting of a frontispiece first tissue guard partially detached one or two light spots otherwise very fine and bright. Scarce.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. HARDBACK, original full-calf, gilt rules on covers, gilt-embossed ornament on spines, raised bands and gilt lettering on spines, gilt ornament on cover edges, marbled end-papers, frontispiece in Vol. 1 (= plate i), vignette title-pages, pages: xxiv, 480; xvi, 481-1019, all edges marbled, plates: vi, woodcuts 213, former owner's illustrated bookplate on front end-papers, inscribed to another owner on front-end papers, corners lightly bumped, small areas lightly rubbed on covers, one or two light spots, otherwise a very fine set. …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. HARDBACK burgundy 'bubbled' cloth blind embossed 'box' on front gilt lettering on spine label and front coloured frontispiece vignette title-page pages: xii 13-207 a few text-figs. plates 74 - with nearly 900 figs. 216mm x 286mm. (8.5 x 11.25") covers lightly used light stain across the lower corner of frontispiece some light offsetting of plates slight browning to verso of frontispiece and verso of last page light marks to title-page and one or two others.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. HARDBACK new half-calf with cloth gilt embossed rules and blind embossed ornament on spine gilt lettering on spine and on red spine label coloured frontispiece with tissue guard vignette title-page pages: 207 a few text-figs. hand coloured plates 74 - with nearly 900 figs. 216mm x 286mm. (8.5 x 11.25") some very light spotting to frontispiece and title-page occasional light off-setting of plates to tissue guards.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. A TOPOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF SURREY - FIVE VOLUMES 1-5. All five hardback books are quarter-bound in red leather, with matching corners. Gorgeous gilt decoration and titles on each spine. Marbled endpapers coupled with gilt edging on all papers. Five really nice large, heavy books that are full of fascinating information on the history of Surrey. All five books are well used, a tad worn, corners slightly bumped and worn, a few odd brown spotting marks, but overall considering the books are 175 years old, they are all in nice clean condition. Preface by the author Edward Wedlake Brayley dated April 10th, 1848. Volume One: has 495 pages. Volume Two: has 486 pages. Volume Three: has 527 pages, Volume Four: has 519 pages, Volume Five: has 442 pages plus an additional 96 appendix pages. All bindings are nice and tight, all pages intact and all pages, text, maps, stunning illustrations, wood and steel engravings are all in nice, clean, readable order. Please note these five volumes are large and heavy books and therefore postage/shipping may increase from listed price depending on final destination. This is a remarkable collection of five books that must have taken a serious amount of work to collate. These five amazing volumes deserve to be preserved for future generations, they would grace any stylish library, and would takes hours and hours to read and absorb the fascinating History of Surrey in the nineteenth century and before.…

Sole edition, 4to, (ii, 201)-216 pp. Wood engraving to the title page, some light foxing, small marginal tear to the penultimate leaf. Inscribed on a front blank from the author to the antiquarian Sir Thomas Mantell, with the latter's booklabel to the paste down. Small blind stamp to the title page, piece torn from the top edge of the final blank. Contemporary dark green half calf, gilt decorated spine, a little wear to extremities. Sir Thomas Mantell, 1751-1831, antiquarian and Mayor of Dover. Only a very distant relative of the author's, if at all, they clearly struck up a friendship towards the end of Sir Thomas' life, with Gideon's journal recording a visit to Kent and after his death accompanying Lady Mantell to see the giraffes in the Surrey Zoological Gardens. Dean 69, noting how the work was omitted from Mantell's "Fossils of the South Downs" (1822) due to length restrictions. Originally published as part of the Geological Transactions and scarce in this form with none noted in commerce. OCLC lists 12 copies but only two in this country - Natural History Museum and University of Leicester. …

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1850 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: 520 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: 520 Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852,Parkinson, James, 1755-1824. Organic remains of a former world,Artis, Edmund Tyrell, 1789-1847. Antediluvian phytology.…

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 1850. 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: : - 520, 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. 520 520.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. The Geology of the South East of England | Gideon Algernon Mantell (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2010 | Cambridge University Press | EAN 9781108021104 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …