markham c h violet (4 resultados)

Couverture rigide. Condición: Bon. Fort in 8, relié en bon état, 521 pages, 1929, (la page de garde a été proprement découpée, nom d'un ancien propriétaire à l'extrémité supérieure droite de la dernière page, légères traces de frottement sur la couverture). Envoi soigné.

Condición: Good. FIRST EDITION, WITH AUTHORIAL INSCRIPTION. 8vo, pp. [x], [228] + b/w frontispiece. Umber cloth, spine lettered in gilt (faded). Spine cocked, light wear and bruising to extremities. Foxing to front and rear, rust shadow from paperclip, Markham's apt and fond dedication in blue pen to half-title: "To Margaret Bailey/ with love from her old friend/ Violet Markham/ November 1956," plus Bailey's POI in both pencil and pen to front pastedown and ffep. Else, clean. Good. Violet Markham (1872-1959) was a writer, colonial administer and dedicated social reformer; she campaigned to end the appalling working conditions of women in the 'sweated trades,' held the deputy directorship of the women's section of the National Service League and became the first female Mayor of Chesterfield in 1927. Like Erin Pizzey decades later (see our inscribed copy of Infernal Child) the significant work Markham undertook for women is troubled by her early stance on women's suffrage, against which she vociferously campaigned in 1912. A collection of biographical pieces featuring individuals from Markham's wide friendship circle, fostered in part by her financially independent metropolitan lifestyle, and which facilitated various government appointments. Includes chapters about Dr Thomas Jones, Sir Ernest Budge, Mary Macarthur, John Buchan, Countess Rose Racznyska, Mackenzie King and Sir Robert Morant.

FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. 8vo, pp. 72 + b/w photographic frontis. Original beige cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Extremities bumped, dint to leading edge of upper board. Top edge toned. Inscribed by Markham in blue ink to half-title: "To Dame Mary Smieton, from Violet Markham, June 1955," bands of offsetting to endpapers, toned, echo of dint into leading edge of text block. Else, clean and tight. In the original typographical dust jacket: spine darkened, rubbed and delicate at joints, chipped at ends, darkened at edges, faint grease spot and short closed tear to front panel. Very good/ good+ A pre-eminent association copy of the social reformer Violet Markham's portrait of May Tennant, "distinguished pioneer in the field of social progress and reform," inscribed to another distinguished civil servant and pioneer in the field, Dame Mary Smieton. Among the first cohort of women to sit the administrative grade Civil Service exams in 1925, Mary Smieton (1902-2005) was a woman of firsts: the first woman to serve as private secretary to a minister in 1933 and the first director of personal for the United Nations in New York, as well as "only the second woman (the first being Dame Evelyn Sharp) to head a government department when she was appointed permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education in 1959". She had also assisted Lady Reading in founding the Women's Voluntary Service in 1938 and was "a leading light," along with Evelyn Sharp and Alix Kilroy, in the Council of Women Civil Servants. Rathgar-born May Tennant (née Abraham; 18691946) was a civil servant, trade unionist, factory inspector, and campaigner, who worked to improve conditions for industrial workers and became one of the first female inspectors of factories. She was an early recipient of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 1917. Tennant's near contemporary, Violet Markham (1872-1959) was a writer, colonial administer and dedicated social reformer; she campaigned to end the appalling working conditions of women in the 'sweated trades,' held the deputy directorship of the women's section of the National Service League and became the first female Mayor of Chesterfield in 1927. This significant work Markham undertook on behalf of working women, however, is troubled by her early stance on women's suffrage, against which she vociferously campaigned in 1912.

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 1929. 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: - 618, 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. 618 618.