R l hadfield (36 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. BOARDS SUN FADED. TALES OF MUTINIES IN THE 19TH CENTURY.{TRN}SEA.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Hardcover in fair condition. Ex-Libris plate to verso Spine very sunfaded, age tanning throughout 192 pages; deckle-edged.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. ex naval history library plymouth. Book.

Condición: New.

Hard covers, no dust jacket. Condición: V.g. No Jacket. 1st edition. Includes a very few women gardeners, including Frances Perry, who was the first female to be elected to the council of the RHS. What took them so long? But no mention of the Duchess of Portland (under her various names of Harley, Cavendish-Bentinck or indeed Portland), nor of Lady Amherst (another lady with a choice of names, and indeed of husbands) nor of Ellen Willmott. Owner's bookplate. Weight: 1 Language: English. …

Hardback. Printed pages: 207. Condición: Very Good Minus. 1st Edition. Lacking jacket. Black cloth binding with light marking to boards. Page edges untrimmed, a few unopened pages have been opened causing some tears page edges. Light foxing to text otherwise clean throughout. Uncommon vintage true crime title. . Overall condition is Very Good Minus. Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches (15 x 22.5 cm).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. The boards are a bit rubbed and worn. Internally clean and tightly bound. A few small tears. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. 207 pp., cloth, vg+, minor x-lib. 6-Guns #886 scarce A chapter on Billt the Kid and another on Henry Plummer, very elusive, missed by Dykes.

Condición: Poor. Volume 27. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 246 pages, b/w illustrations.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Decent copy with expected foxing to edges. Please see photo.

Hardcover / Hardback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. Hardback. The author, instead of presenting all the 'negatives' of his chosen criminals, had endeavoured to present the more picturesque, the more romantic, even the more humerous elements in their characters. Contents include : A Literary Hoaxer (George Psalmanazar); The Priest Who Became a Pasha (Abbe de Vateville); The 'Fake' Play (William Ireland); A Pirate with Principles (Captain Misson); Germany's Dick Turpin (John Buckler); The Man Who Would Not be Guillotined (Claude Montcharmont); A Blue-eyed Bandit (Henry Plummer); 'Billy the Kid' (William Bonney); The Fascinating Murderer (George Smith); Arctic Artfulness (Dr. Cook); The 'Flim-Flammer' (Charles Weiss) + others. With Index. 207pp. 8vo. With large insc. on fep, sl. browned eps. A Vg. copy of a scarce title.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Sea-Toll of Our Time' is a gripping and meticulous account of the most significant maritime disasters that occurred during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written by R. L. Hadfield, this work serves as a somber chronicle of the hazards faced by those who traversed the world's oceans during an era of rapid naval expansion and industrialization. The book examines a wide array of shipwrecks, collisions, and mysterious disappearances, providing detailed narratives of the final moments of vessels and the harrowing experiences of their crews and passengers.Hadfield explores the human element of these tragedies, highlighting acts of extraordinary heroism alongside the devastating loss of life that defined the sea-toll of the era. Beyond the individual stories of survival and loss, the work offers insight into the evolving safety regulations and technological advancements of the maritime industry as it grappled with the inherent dangers of the deep. 'Sea-Toll of Our Time' remains a valuable resource for readers interested in naval history, nautical lore, and the enduring struggle between human ambition and the natural elements. This compelling volume preserves the memory of those lost at sea and honors the resilience of the maritime community.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. pp.320 with plates and many other illus., plans. VG. in dw. 0.0.

Hardcover / Hardback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. Hardback. The author, instead of presenting all the 'negatives' of his chosen criminals, had endeavoured to present the more picturesque, the more romantic, even the more humerous elements in their characters. Contents include : A Literary Hoaxer (George Psalmanazar); The Priest Who Became a Pasha (Abbe de Vateville); The 'Fake' Play (William Ireland); A Pirate with Principles (Captain Misson); Germany's Dick Turpin (John Buckler); The Man Who Would Not be Guillotined (Claude Montcharmont); A Blue-eyed Bandit (Henry Plummer); 'Billy the Kid' (William Bonney); The Fascinating Murderer (George Smith); Arctic Artfulness (Dr. Cook); The 'Flim-Flammer' (Charles Weiss) + others. With Index. 207pp. 8vo. h/back. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Lightly browned edges and eps o/w Vg+.…

Hardback. R. L. Hadfield, PHILIP ALLAN & CO. LTD. Author: R. L. HadfieldBinding: HardbackPublished: PHILIP ALLAN & CO. LTD., 1935Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerSea-Toll Of Our Time presents a compelling historical account of significant maritime disasters. This meticulously researched volume chronicles a thirty-year span of tragic events at sea, drawing directly from authentic records and eyewitness testimonies. It uncovers the human cost and technological failures behind these catastrophes, offering a sobering reflection on humanity's enduring struggle against the ocean's power. Hadfield's work illustrates the profound impact of these incidents, providing a detailed examination of each event's circumstances and consequences. The narrative instructs readers on the perils of seafaring and the lessons learned from past tragedies, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of maritime history. Hardback.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Sea-Toll of Our Time' is a gripping and meticulous account of the most significant maritime disasters that occurred during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written by R. L. Hadfield, this work serves as a somber chronicle of the hazards faced by those who traversed the world's oceans during an era of rapid naval expansion and industrialization. The book examines a wide array of shipwrecks, collisions, and mysterious disappearances, providing detailed narratives of the final moments of vessels and the harrowing experiences of their crews and passengers.Hadfield explores the human element of these tragedies, highlighting acts of extraordinary heroism alongside the devastating loss of life that defined the sea-toll of the era. Beyond the individual stories of survival and loss, the work offers insight into the evolving safety regulations and technological advancements of the maritime industry as it grappled with the inherent dangers of the deep. 'Sea-Toll of Our Time' remains a valuable resource for readers interested in naval history, nautical lore, and the enduring struggle between human ambition and the natural elements. This compelling volume preserves the memory of those lost at sea and honors the resilience of the maritime community.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition First Printing. A SCARCE title. Edgewear to extremities with two small nicks to head of front board. CLEAN boards. Internally COMPLETE with NO LOOSE & NO MISSING leaves. Light occasional foxing & NO INSCRIPTIONS. A book on the more roguish of criminals. Not the usual library copy. …

A Chronicle of the Lives and Adventures of a Diversity of Rogues in which will be found Something of the Romantic, Something of the Picturesque, and occasionally Something of the Saving Grace of Humour. London 1931. 207 pages. Original hardcover. Untrimmed. [#214538].

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: v. good, spine sl. faded. 1st. Very well illus., pp.320.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of this very scarce science fiction novel, revolving around a powerful Death Ray. The first edition of this very scarce work.An exciting sci-fi and thrilling adventure novel, 'Red Radio' follows the development of a Death Ray, and questions the usage of such a powerful weapon.Written by Robert L. Hadfield and Frank E. Farncombe, who also collaborated on the 1925 novel with a similar premise, 'Ruled By Radio'. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spine is faded. A few light marks to the cloth. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Rear joint is faded. Spots to the fore edge. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Pencil inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spots. Very Good. None (ilustrador). book.…

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

320pp., 1,000 b. & w. illus. and 200 in colour. Richly illustrated dictionary, featuring over 500 entires, of the men and women who have contributed to the making of the historic English garden. Good condition, with protective plastic wrappings. Hardback.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1920 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: 16 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: 16 Hadfield, Robert A. (Robert Abbott), 1858-1940,Williams, S. R,Bowen, L. S.…

8°. 239 Seiten. Mit 1 Karte u. 6 Tafeln. OLeinenband. Rücken oben 5 mm eingerissen. 19 Seiten über den Untergang der Titanic. Innendeckel mit 1 aufgezogenen Orig. Fotopostkarte der Titanic beim Verlassen des Hafens von Southampton am 10.4.1912. Beiliegt: 1 farbige, gelaufene Postlarte mit der Titanic. (Briefmarke entfernt.).…