thomas underdowne (23 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 323pp. No date circa 1920s. Tan cloth, red backing, paper title label on spine. Book is clean and unworn and pages mostly unopened, mild fading to spine, contents are lightly age-toned. A sound copy.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Fair. No Edition Remarks. 323 pages. Grey dust jacket over red cloth. Front free endpaper cut out. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Publisher Stated; city not noted, not dated. Hardcover. Reprint Edition. A Good, green cloth boards and white spine, gilt lettering on spine label, TEG with some blemishes, binding intact, heavily sunned spine, crimping to spine edges, some scattered foxing to text block edges, fading to board margin buckram, slightly bowed front board, rubbing along board edges, mild discoloration to endpapers and pastedowns, without Dust wrapper. A nice, overall clean and unmarked copy. 12mo[duodecimo or approx. 4.5 x 7 inches]. 283pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Spine has spotting. Pages tanned. Scholar's bookplate to inner cover (G. P. Goold). ; No date likely 1920s - 1930s ; Broadway Translations; 283 pages.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. pp.xxix, 290 pages, first edition thus, a very good hardback, publisher's original part red cloth binding with bright gilt lettering to the spine, also top page edges are gold gilt, there's minimal evidence that the book is from a uk university library. We have many other matching books in The Tudor Translations series - both sets & individual titles, so please message us if you would like to do a deal to purchase several.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. HARDBACK quarter-cloth with burgundy paper covered boards gilt lettering and ornaments on spine maroon end-papers red and black lettering on title-page pages: xxix 290 pages uncut but opened 8vo. 150mm x 210mm (6 x 8.25") ex-academic library with plates on end-papers small stamps on title-page last page and verso of front free end-paper only faint label mark and gilt embossed ink no. on faded spine head tail lower hinge and edges slightly rubbed with small splits corners slightly rubbed with small loss otherwise good 0.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition. pp. 323. Small 8vo. Quarter cream cloth over navy blue boards with gilt lettering to the spine, lovely marbled endpapers. No detectable flaws, contents bright, clean, and unmarked with tight, sound binding; near fine.

Hardback. Condición: VG-. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No DW. 1st Edition. Broadway Translations. UNDATED. Slightly cocked. Blue cloth with cream spine, black insert on spine with gilt lettering. Bottom of insert is rubbed/pulled. Spotting to edges of text and front cover but otherwise book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient Greek romance, using the Ethiopica by Heliodorus as a case study. It situates this work within the broader context of literary history, tracing its influence on the development of the modern novel and adventure genre. The author explores the Ethiopica's unique characteristics, including its intricate plot, memorable characters, and captivating storytelling. Despite being written in the 4th century, the book's themes of love, adventure, and morality continue to resonate with readers. The author also examines the work's impact on subsequent generations of writers, from the Renaissance to the 17th century, highlighting its enduring legacy and influence on literary traditions. Through a meticulous analysis of the Ethiopica and its various translations, this book sheds light on the evolution of storytelling and the timeless appeal of adventure and romance. It reveals how ancient tales continue to shape our understanding of literature and the human experience, reminding us of the power of narrative to transcend time and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

hardcover. Condición: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Blue boards and cream spine, tghe latter with black label lettered in gilt. Jacket tanned and chipped and torn on edges and corners. Internally end papers a little toned, name and date in pencil on ffep, prelims a little foxed. Clean contents.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. An Aethiopian History of HELIODORUS. 16mo.Pp, 283, [1] Top edge Gilt. there is no date or Publisher only that of the translator who also amended some of the text some years after it was first published . this is a very hard to find book and will probably appeal to history and Greek fans.

Condición: Very Good. First Edition thus. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed. 220mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). xxix, 290pp. Translated in 1587 by Underdowne from the original Greek of Heliodorus of Emesa. The 'Æthiopian History' has been called "the ancestor in a direct line of the Novel of Adventure," notable for anticipating every artifice of the historical novel. Red/gilt hardback cloth spine over red boards.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. London: David Nutt, 1895. Octavo. Hardcover without a dust jacket. First thus. Gilt lettering on the leather backed spine. A bit of discoloration to the boards, otherwise a handsome copy. Very good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Not Issued. First Thus. 1/4 vellum, dark blue cloth covered boards, gilt on black title label mounted on upper spine, top text block edge in gilt. Moderate soiling/spotting to vellum, light surface rubbing to cloth. Text block edges a bit dulled by age, flyleaves somewhat toned, interior clean and intact, with firm binding. 283 pp., with decorative head- and tail-pieces. Originally issued 1587; this edition undated and unidentified as to publisher/printer, likely 1910s-20s based on binding and typography. Scarce. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. covers have minor wear, binding tight, pages unmarked, xxix + 290 pages, facsimile reprint of a 1587 translation of a mythical history Size: 5.75 x 8.75.

Half-Leather. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket, As Issued. First Thus. The Tudor Translations, volume V, edited by W.E. Henley. Very Good in the original binding, most pages uncut, leather a bit rubbed, cloth fading at spine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

First Edition Thus. 8vo. xxix, (3), 290, (1) pp. Chapter initials. Englished by Thomas Underdowne, anno 1587. With an Introduction by Charles Whibley. Three-quarter black leather with gilt ruling, decoration & lettering; TEG; marbled endpapers. A fine copy (spine lightly faded). Volume V of the Tudor Translations. An ancient Greek romance or novel by Heliodorus of Emesa and is his only known work; it is among the few surviving novels written in ancient Greek.

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 1923. 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: - 348, 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. 348 348.