Mrs a lang (26 resultados)

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

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

Condición: New. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).

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

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

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed survey of the life of Sir Frederick Leighton, a British painter who later became President of the Royal Academy. The author delves into Leighton's experiences traveling abroad and how the people he encountered greatly influenced his artistic style. It discusses the significant contribution Leighton made to British art and his emphasis on simplicity, harmony, and grace as the cornerstones of both life and creative expression. The author sheds light on Leighton's belief that artists and their work should make society better through their contributions and the beauty they bring into the world. It also examines how his paintings brought back to life scenes from ancient mythology, infused with vigorous color, and executed with impeccable draftsmanship, earning him popularity with both the public and critics alike. This book is an excellent resource for understanding Leighton's background, influences, and his enduring influence on the art world. 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. Octavo, red cloth covers with elaborate gilt design on top cover and spine, all edges gilt. xiv + 368 pages, 2 pages of publisher's ads in front. Illustrated by A. Welles Mills with eight color plates and many black and white plates and in-text illustrations. Former owner gift inscription on first blank. Illustrated endpapers The heroes written about are: Florence Nightingale, John Howard, Hannibal, Father Damien, The Constant Prince, Montrose, Havelock, Sir Thomas More,The Little Abbess, Gordon,Theodosius, Palissy. Spine a bit rubbed, one rear cover bumped. Rear hinge cracked, but holding.Studio. Mills, A. Welles (ilustrador).…

hardback, large 4to, 32;32pp, plus 20pp trade adverts, numerous illustrations, gilt edges, decorated endpapers, clean and sound, no inscriptions, decorated browned cloth over bevelled boards, slightly soiled, Good condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No jacket. Art Journal Office, 1886. Hardback, 4to, [v],32,[i],32,[iii],32pp, plates, engravings, 20pp catalogue, The Art Journal inserts. Gift message (1886). Original decorated salmon bevelled cloth, all edges gilt, rather worn and marked, slightly damp-affected. A fair copy. /1.4uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1886 Art Journal on worn decorative cloth small splits to side seam + some intermittent spotting.

Condición: Near fine. Third edition of this collection of adventure stories, translated and adapted for children by a variety of primarily women authors, selected by Andrew Lang. These true tales of adventure include Casanova's escape from the Doge's palace, Leif Erikson's voyage to North America, and Cervantes's escape from corsairs. Typical for Lang's edited collections, the work to adapt and translate these stories has primarily been accomplished by women with whom he worked, duly credited in the preface, though not the title page. This is a gorgeous copy of a title highly sought for its pictorial cloth binding. 7.25'' x 4.75''. Original blue pictorial cloth elaborately stamped in gilt. All edges gilt, black coated endpapers. Illustrated in black and white throughout by various artists, including tissue-guarded frontispiece by H.J. Ford. One page of ads at rear. xvi, 337, [3] pages. Faint evidence of erasure mark on front fly leaf; ink gift inscription dated "Christmas 1897" to recto of frontispiece. Only a bit of edgewear. …

First Edition. First edition. Red cloth with gilt pictorial cover. Eight colored plates and numerous illustrations by A. Wallis Mills. Very good with spine ends beginning to fray but elaborate gilt illustration and lettering on spine and front cover still bright. A. Wallis Mills (ilustrador).

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of this children's story collection on historical 'heroes', illustrated with colour plates throughout. The first edition of this work.In the publisher's original cloth with illustrative gilt and illustrated endpapers.With eight coloured plates, including a frontispiece, and seventeen monochrome plates. Collated complete.A wonderful collection of stories based on prominent historical figures. Stories include 'The Lady-in-Chief' about Florence Nightingale, 'Prisoners and Captives' about John Howard and 'A Child's Hero' about Henry Havelock.Written by Leonora Blanche Alleyne, an English writer, editor and translator best known for her collaborative 'Fairy Books' series with her husband, Andrew Lang.With three pages of advertisements to the beginning of the work. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with slight wear to the extremities and bumping to the head and tail of spine. Marks and handling marks to the boards, heaviest to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good. A. Wallis Mills (ilustrador). book.…

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. First edition. A wonderful first edition copy of this biographical book for children, which contains information on various historical 'heroes', with vivid colour plates by A. Wallis Mills. First Edition.Illustrations include one colour frontispiece, six colour plates, seventeen black-and-white plates, and twenty-three in-text illustrations. These were all drawn by Arthur Wallis Mills (1878-1940), a British artist who often contributed to 'Punch Magazine', and illustrated different works by Jane Austen and P. G. Wodehouse.This is a lovely children's work which contains stories about various important historical figures. Contents include 'The Lady-in-Chief', 'Hannibal', 'The Marquis of Montrose', and 'Palissy the Potter'.Written by Leonora Blanche Alleyne (1851-1933), an English author, editor, and translator. She helped to write 'The Fairy Books' with her husband Andrew Lang, between 1889 and 1913.Edited by Andrew Lang (1844-1912), a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic. His contributions within the field of anthropology are well-remembered at the University of St Andrews, where he studied, with a lecture series named after him. The most famous lecture from within the series, titled 'Fairy Stories', was given by J. R. R. Tolkien in 1939.With three pages of publisher's adverts to front of text.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Light wear to the extremities with bumping to head and tail of spine. Fading to the spine and the margins of boards, with a few marks. Endpapers are lightly age-toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout, with light age-toning to margins of text. Very Good. A. Wallis Mills (ilustrador). book. …

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 262 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.59 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 262 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.59 inches. This item is printed on demand.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1909 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: 414 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: 414 Language: English.…

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 1909. 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: - 414, 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. 414 414.…

Condición: New. Print on Demand. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Print on Demand. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND. Mills, A Wallis (ilustrador).