Quinton j c ed (7 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. Two volumes (complete). Hand-numbered 1036 of a limited edition of 2500 copies. Both covered in stamped azure cloth. Gilt titling (fresh and imperious). the boards are a little bumped. A mesmerizingly beautiful set. The books are excessively chic and genteel. The pages are very clean, very clear, very proud, very sure, shiveringly elegant. Careful and devoted production. Designed and executed with diligence and duty. Tightly bound. fk. r*23/05/2022. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. A complete set of 2 volumes in their own matching handmade slipcase. Limited edition number 1509 of 2000 copies produced. There are no visible signs of wear to the boards, and both volumes are internally pristine and crisp. The bindings are secure. A handsome set indeed! JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. Limited. Two volumes (complete). Hand-numbered 452 of a limited edition of 2500 copies. Both covered in stamped azure cloth. Gilt titling (fresh and imperious). A mesmerizingly beautiful set. Both books have paper protective covers who serve their purpose well. The bottom trims have some light shelving marks. The books are excessively chic and genteel. The pages are very clean, very clear, very proud, very sure, shiveringly elegant. Careful and devoted production. Designed and executed with diligence and duty. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …

hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. A set of two volumes, limited edition number 24 of 250 made and bound in full blue calf leather. Some very slight evidence of wear to the boards, which are otherwise strong and sturdy. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are pristine. The bindings are sound. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. Limited. 172 pages (text) plus illustration plates (complete). Hand-numbered 264 of a limited edition of 2500 copies. A most beautiful copy. The book has a paper protective sheet (much worn). The sea-blue boards are most handsome, elegant. Stamped gilt titling (fresh). The contents are in a wondrous condition. They are very clean, very clear, luxe, generous, bountiful, vivid, serene - as if new throughout! fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. Limited. 172 pages (text) plus illustration plates (complete). Hand-numbered 264 of a limited edition of 2500 copies. A most beautiful copy. The book has a paper protective sheet (much worn). The sea-blue boards are most handsome, elegant. Stamped gilt titling (fresh). The contents are in a wondrous condition. They are very clean, very clear, luxe, generous, bountiful, vivid, serene - as if new throughout!Due to weight postal adjustments may be required. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Condición: Fine. xx, 182; x, 188, frontis, 165+ XXIII col plates;,2 large folding maps, b/w plates. . HB. 4to, full calf, gt, aeg, bevelled boards, minor rubbing to foot of spine. From the library of Prof. J. Green (1928-2016) with his name to endparers. A fine set. First French edition. Text French. Limited edition of 500, the first 100 (numbered 1-100) copies bound in fine blue calf; the present copy is one of the 100 bound in calf, no 12/100. François le Vaillant (1753-1824) was a French author, explorer, naturalist and zoological collector. He sailed around South Africa on three voyages, 1781-1784, collecting natural history specimens. During this time 165 watercolours were executed under his direction. The collection of watercolours was sold at auction in 1963, and due to the historical significance was purchased by the South African government. This major work includes chapters by leading researchers: Vol. 1, Matthys Bokhorst, François le Vaillant,: sa vie et son oeuvre; Vernon S. Forbes, Les voyages de Le Vaillant en Afrique austral, 1781-4; Ronald B. Lewcock and Dirk Visser, Les batiments dans les aquarelles de Le Vaillant ; Margaret Snow, Hottentots, Bushmen et Bantous ; P.R. Kirby, Le Vaillant et la musique indigene ; and J.M. Winterbottom, Le Vaillant, ornithologue. Vol. 2, Jurgens Meester, Les portraits de mammifères de Le Vaillant; S.H. Skaife, Insectes et serpents; P.G. Jordaan, Les peintures de plantes; Matthys Bokhorst, Origine et histoire des acquarelles de la collection Le Vaillant; Appreciation d'un historien de l'art ; A.M. Lewin Robinson, Notes bibliographiques en marge des travaux de Le Vaillant sur l'Afrique.…