Sherley sir thomas (10 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj w/unclipped price, lite wear only; 337 clean, unmarked pages.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2004). (1603) 2004 2nd edition - Subscriber's Edition. 8vo (155 x 235mm). Ppxxxiv,79. Colour plates at rear. Green cloth boards, brown cloth spine, spine & upper board titled in gilt. Edited & introduced by Peter Devers. A fine unread copy. ".Dedicated (as a Sommers solace) unto all such as either delight in, or hereafter shall use that Gentleman-like and pleasant recreation." The first reprint of the world's rarest falconry book! .The third book printed on the sport in English and the first such written by a practicing falconer based on personal experience. Only a single copy of this work is known to exist. Unknown to Harting, its authorship has only recently been proved by Peter Devers. From a total edition of 625 copies. The Historian's Edition limited to 75 copies, the Patron's Edition limited to 175 copies, and the Subscriber's Edition limited to 375 copies. .…

Hardcover. Condición: New. <B>A Short Discourse of Hawking to the Field with High Flying Long-winged Hawkes, together with the Sorting and Ordering of Spaniels. </B>Archives of American Falconry, Volume III. Written in 1603, only one copy of the original of this title is known to exist. It is also the first book on Falconry printed in English, and the first such written by a practicing falconer based on personal experience. Mylar dust jacket, #307 of the Subscriber's Edition. …

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. ix, 45 pp. publisher's original wrappers, copy in very good condition, part of the Camden Miscellany series vol. XVI. Signed by Denison Ross, the editor, on half-title page. Discours of the Turkes by Sr.Thomas Sherley' (title on the spine, written in a 17th century hand) is now at Lambeth Palace. The discourse presents a hostile portrait of the Turks, their government, trade, manner of life etc, based on his experience in Constantinople. It also describes places visited on the return journey to England. Sir Thomas Sherley also known as Sir Thomas Shirley, was imprisoned by the Turks in Constantinople from 1603 to 1605. His discourse contains numerous autobiographical references to events between 1603 and 1605, and mentions his imprisonment for 33 months. The Discourse is thought to have been written in Constantinople and on his voyage home and completed very soon after his return to England,between October 1606 and April 1607. E. Denison Ross, who edited this manuscript in 1936, described it as 'unique and apparently autobiographical'. #8326.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2004). (1603) 2004 2nd edition - Patron's edition. 8vo (155 x 235mm). Ppxxxiv,79. Colour frontispiece (by Mark Upton) & colour plates at rear. Quarter brown leather over green cloth, spine & upper board titled in gilt, marbled end-papers. Edited & introduced by Peter Devers. Fine in slipcase. ".Dedicated (as a Sommers solace) unto all such as either delight in, or hereafter shall use that Gentleman-like and pleasant recreation." The first reprint of the world's rarest falconry book! .The third book printed on the sport in English and the first such written by a practicing falconer based on personal experience. Only a single copy of this work is known to exist. Unknown to Harting, its authorship has only recently been proved by Peter Devers. From a total edition of 625 copies. The Historian's Edition limited to 75 copies, the Patron's Edition limited to 175 copies, and the Subscriber's Edition limited to 375 copies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2004). (1603) 2004 2nd edition - Patron's edition. 8vo (155 x 235mm). Ppxxxiv,79. Colour frontispiece (by Mark Upton) & colour plates at rear. Quarter brown leather over green cloth, spine & upper board titled in gilt, marbled end-papers. Edited & introduced by Peter Devers. Near fine in slipcase. Laid in Archives of American Falconry card presenting this copy to Umberto (Caproni di Taliedo) from Kent (Carnie). ".Dedicated (as a Sommers solace) unto all such as either delight in, or hereafter shall use that Gentleman-like and pleasant recreation." The first reprint of the world's rarest falconry book! .The third book printed on the sport in English and the first such written by a practicing falconer based on personal experience. Only a single copy of this work is known to exist. Unknown to Harting, its authorship has only recently been proved by Peter Devers. From a total edition of 625 copies. The Historian's Edition limited to 75 copies, the Patron's Edition limited to 175 copies, and the Subscriber's Edition limited to 375 copies. .…

hardcover. Condición: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. pp.xi, 79 with col. photos. and plates to rear. 8vo. Light spotting to fore-edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback. Subscriber's Edition this being No. 345 of 375. Originally written in the 1600s, a practical guide to falconry and training hunting dogs. Edited & introduced by Peter Devers. Only a single copy of the original work is known to exist.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1825 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: 237 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: 237 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 1825. 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: : - 237, 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. 237 237.…