Reginald h adams (43 resultados)

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. At which Oxford college does a trumpeter summon you to dinner? What does the appearance of a rose bowl signify? How would you use a grace cup as distinct from a sconce cup?The custom of dining in formal hall at Oxford and Cambridge dates back to the earliest days of college life. Before each dinner, according to ancient statutes, grace must be spoken in Latin, and although the text and nature of the grace for each college may have changed over the years, it is a tradition which remains current to this day.Following a historical introduction, the full Latin texts of the graces of the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge are given in this book, accompanied by a facing English translation. Special graces reserved for feast days are also included, along with an explanation of some of the traditions which accompany dining in college halls.From an exploration of the twelfth-century monastic origins of the texts to the creation of two-word graces in the nineteenth century and new texts for the modern age, this meticulous collection reveals how the tradition of the Latin grace has survived and evolved over the centuries and offers a rare glimpse inside the private halls of Oxbridge. From an exploration of the twelfth-century monastic origins of the texts to the creation of two-word graces in the nineteenth century and new texts for the modern age, this meticulous collection reveals how the tradition of the Latin grace has survived and evolved over the centuries and offers a rare glimpse inside the private halls of Oxbridge. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. At which Oxford college does a trumpeter summon you to dinner? What does the appearance of a rose bowl signify? How would you use a grace cup as distinct from a sconce cup? The custom of dining in formal hall at Oxford and Cambridge dates back to the earliest days of college life. Before each dinner, according to ancient statutes, grace must be spoken in Latin, and although the text and nature of the grace for each college may have changed over the years, it is a tradition which remains current to this day. Following a historical introduction, the full Latin texts of the graces of the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge are given in this book, accompanied by a facing English translation. Special graces reserved for feast days are also included, along with an explanation of some of the traditions which accompany dining in college halls. From an exploration of the twelfth-century monastic origins of the texts to the creation of two-word graces in the nineteenth century and new texts for the modern age, this meticulous collection reveals how the tradition of the Latin grace has survived and evolved over the centuries and offers a rare glimpse inside the private halls of Oxbridge.…

Soft cover. Condición: New. Brand new copy, never sold off the shelf. DA.

Hardback. Condición: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardback. Condición: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condición: gut. 100 S., 22 cm, Text Englisch und Latein, ohne Schutzumschlag, Vorblatt mit handschr. Anmerkung. Sprache: Englisch.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Pamphlet. Condición: Very Good. Vol 23, No 4, pp. 409-416, Color Illus by Reginald Birch, Extracted from orig Vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG. Reginald Birch (ilustrador).

Condición: New. pp. 96.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. First Edition. This is a fine, as new, hardcover first edition copy in a fine, as new, mylar protected DJ, pale green spine. Obviously an unread copy.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 88 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New. pp. 96.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Occasional highlighter annotation, otherwise tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 100 pages. Notes; Index. Includes Latin texts of inscriptions. Subjects; University of Oxford. Inscriptions, Latin England Oxford. 1 Kg. …

Condición: new.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Occasional highlighter annotation, otherwise tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 100 pages. Notes; Index. Includes Latin texts of inscriptions. Subjects; University of Oxford. Inscriptions, Latin England Oxford. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Hard cover, with unclipped dust jacket, both in very good condition. Light shelfwear to DJ; tanning to spine, occasional light blemishes, and minor creasing. Boards are in fine condition, pages are tightly bound, and content is unmarked. CN. Used.…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. bilingual edition. 81 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Hard cover, no jacket intended, in very good condition. Green cloth boards have gilt detail to spine, and are in fine condition. Within, pages are tightly bound and are 'as unread'. CN.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good+ to Very Good-. Second Edition. (1951) 440 pp. Original green cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Binding a bit rubbed; spine ends slightly bumped. Previous owner's blind stamp on front blank endpaper. DJ has few small chips and short tears to top edges; spine sunned. Price clipped. Contents nice.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Publisher's hardback in better than very good condition: firm and square, strong joints. Complete with original dustjacket, not showing any tears or chips. Contents tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Thus a tidy book in very presentable condition.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. A choice selection, with explanation and translation, of Latin inscriptions of Oxford. Plus a few Greek ones. Index. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Size: 220mm Tall, 8vo. Book.

First Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description : 83 pages, 15 pages of plates : illustrations, facsimiles, coats of arms ; 23 cm. Notes : Includes bibliographical references (pages 80-81) and index. Inscriptions mainly in Latin, with English translations and commentary. Subjects : St. John's College (University of Oxford) ; Biography. St. John's College (University of Oxford) History Sources. 1 Kg.…