the beggar (15 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Hardcover. Good/Good.Previous owner's name to FFEP. Jacket has some small tears and chipping. All text clean and tight.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condición: Very Good. 4 pages. A short biographical sketch of Gemmels, recording his habits, wanderings and the local recollections attached to him. The contributor notes the belief that he suggested Scottâs character of Edie Ochiltree, though the piece remains chiefly a collection of anecdotal particulars. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 12 x 21 cms. Category: Scots Magazine; Special Interest. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Condición: New.

No Binding. Condición: Very Good. Sir Edwin Landseer Ilustrador. An original hand-coloured antique engraving , printed circa 1860. Hand-colouring not contemporary but delicately and expertly executed. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. A fine opportunity to purchase an attractive and decorative engraving of a Terrier - Begging By Basket - Charming.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Published by the Society for the Suppression of Beggars in Edinburgh in 1827, Report is a seminal work of Scottish social history. Drawing on a range of primary sources, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the problem of beggary in 19th-century Scotland, outlining the social and economic causes of poverty, as well as the various measures employed to combat it. This fascinating document sheds new light on the history of poverty and social policy in Scotland, and remains of interest to scholars and students of social history.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 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.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.

No Binding. Condición: Very Good. Landseer. Ilustrador. A splendid original hand-coloured engraving after a drawing by Landseer, colouring not contemporary, but delicately and expertly done . Mounted (matted) and ready to frame . . Very good and somewhat uncommon . No date of publication but c1870. Engraved by J C Armytage from a drawing in the possession of C W Mansel Lewis, Esq of Stradey, Llanelly, showing a small terrier begging beside a dead rabbit.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Published by the Society for the Suppression of Beggars in Edinburgh in 1827, Report is a seminal work of Scottish social history. Drawing on a range of primary sources, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the problem of beggary in 19th-century Scotland, outlining the social and economic causes of poverty, as well as the various measures employed to combat it. This fascinating document sheds new light on the history of poverty and social policy in Scotland, and remains of interest to scholars and students of social history.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First printing paperback in green pictorial wraps. Light edgewear. Some creases and wear to cover. Spine uncreased. Appears unread. Free from writing. Some age toning to pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, Stated 1st published 1956. First Edition., 1st printing , NF+/GOOD+, AS-IS, THICK Rust Orange TEXTURED Hard Cover Titled in Black everso Slight Slant. Book is NF+, , foxing to foredge; DJ is GOOD+, TINY chipping and creasing to spine ends & Extrmities DJ. INTERIOR NICE TIGHT CLEAN LIGHT WEAR, FOX, DJ Protected Clear Mylar cvr, 222 PGS, NO ADS IN Back. Back DJ small Mended Tears creases , light soil Lists Thru Moppy's Great Adventure. DJ Spine has small end chip takes out SH in word Shadow at Top ,ERIC PERRY is set, by His Eccentric Uncle Trevor in Singapore, an Unusual Test in the form of a Treasure Hunt to prove that he is worthy of Inheriting the Old Man's Fortune. He accepts its Challenge & with His Friend Allan Scott enthusiastically proceeds to tackle the 1st Clue, which Leads them to a Remote spot on Welsh Coast. The Trail which began as an Exciting but carefree Adventure, very soon Falls Under an Evil Influence for which Trevor Perry is unwittingly Responsible. The boys, after narrowly Escaping with Their Lives in a Blizzard High in the Austrian Alps, Only gradually become aware that for some Mysterious reason they are relentlessly bneing Pursued by a shadow of Danger. A Tearaway Ride into Vienna Follows & from the Sinister steps of the Cafe Minerva to Venice, the tempo of Events, chase & escapes Quickens. Caught in the whirl of high adventure, the boys reach Marseilles, where the Treasure Hunt . Fast moving Yarn.

Condición: Fine. Number of books: 1 book.

Hard. Condición: Very Good. Black and white tissue guarded frontispiece depicting `The Jolly Beggar`. Decorative motifs throughout prelims. Ilustrador. Limited edition - 102 of 150 copies prin. Very good. Publishers quarter red and mustard coloured buckram boards, with gilt embossed Scottish national design down edges, titling and motif to spine and front. Front cover emblem repeated to lower board, in blindstamp. A little dust darkened, with light edge-wear. Endpapers toned and with light foxing. Uncut pages, top edge gilt. 217pp.

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

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.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.