lectures art reading containing part reading de sheridan thomas (25 resultados)

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

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

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Leatherbound. Condición: Fair. xii, 392 p. 22 cm. Full leather. From our As Is shelf. Book is splitting in two parts at pp. 176-7. Spine deteriorated, label chipped, corners worn, scuff to front board. Ink signature and notes from 1775 on front pastedown.

Hardcover. Condición: Poor. No Jacket. First Edition. VERY SCARCE AND CHARMING PIECE. THIS IS THE SECOND PART OF TWO AND THE SCARCER OF THE TWO. RATHER CRUDELY BOUND WITH PAPER COVERED BOARDS AND TAPED AROUND HEAD AND FOOT OF SPINE; SO THE BOOK WOULD BENEFIT FROM A PROFESSIONAL REBIND SHOULD THE BUYER DESIRE IT OR LEFT AS IT IS FOR AUTHENTICITY. INTERNALLY CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL. POSSIBLY MISSING FRONT FREE END PAPERS; AT LEAST A PAGE MISSING FROM REAR, PAGE NUMBERED TO P.206. BACK BOARD CURIOUSLY HAS REMAINS OF THE EX LIBRIS PLATE OF ONE ROBERT MYDDELTON ESQ. OF GWANYNOG UPSIDE DOWN; ALSO INSCRIBED BY SAME ON TOP OF TITLE PAGE AND DATED 1775. AUTHOR WAS LECTURER ON ELOCUTION, BRITISH EDUCATION ETC. THIS IS A FASCINATING AND WONDERFUL PIECE. PRICE INCLUDES ANY EXTRA POSTAGE OVER STANDARD CHARGES, REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT OF BOOK WITHIN UK; POST WITHIN 2 DAYS. PROFESSIONALLY AND SECURELY PACKED GUARANTEED. PLEASE PHONE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Hardcover. Condición: Good-. No Jacket. edition not stated. vi+257; top edge of t.p. excised above title, it also has a small hole and several patches of surface rubbing where ownership sigs (?) have been erased, this has caused loss of a couple of characters, tiny worm hole bottom outside corner extending as far as p.224, this actually begins on fr. endpaper where itis a little larger, as it is on succeeding blank fly, very early sig. top p. iii (i.e. leaf after t.p.), some cracking to end gutters but these remain tight, otherwise clean & unmarked. Full leather covers rubbed with some board exposure tp back bottom corner by joint and upper fr. beside fore-edge, panelled sp. has good label and gilt 'I' (Vol.number). Apparently very scarce in any condition.

Leather Bound. Condición: Very Good. 3rd Edition. Firmly bound original full leather binding, gilt decorations and titles on the spine. Scuff marks to boards with rubbing to hinges, edges and at the extremities, slightly weak back hinge, pages mostly clean with some foxing present on first and last pages, attractive book plate on inside front paste down.

hardcover. Condición: very good(+). Reprint. 297 pages. 12mo, simple gilt and blind-stamped brown leather-backed marbled boards. London: Printed for J. Mawman, Poultry; Longmand, Hurst, Rees and Orme, Paternoster-Row; and C. Law, Ave-Maria-Lane, 1805. Internally clean and tight in a handsome 20th century binding. Very good(+).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Second Edition. With 409 pages + 1 page advertising the author's other works. Top of title page is cut off presumably to remove a name. Bound in the original leather covers with title and gilt decoration on the spine, a good copy. ; 210 x 130mm; 409 pages.

, 392 pages First Edition , spine bumped with an open tear at the tail, upper board is partially detached, calf peeling from upper board, clsoed tear to rear board, open tears to board corners, rear hinge split, front pastedown is partially loose, small closed tear to edge of half title and title page, generally clean inside, in fair condition , bound in calf, 5 raised bands with gilt edges and gilt title on red morocco title label to spine, gilt decoration to board edges , Octavo, 21 x 13.5 cm Hardback ISBN:

Hardcover. Early Printing. Quarto. Contemporary full leather, with raised bands on spine. Sheridan was an Irish stage actor, educator, as well as a major proponent of the elocution movement. Godson of Jonathan Swift and father of the playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Very good, but covers are getting loose; prior owner's signature on front free endpaper; time-toned paper.

Hardcover. 8vo, 21.5cm, thirdedition, 409p., in contemporary calf, gilt panel rules, gilt title ondark crimson crushed morocco label, contemporary heraldic book plate, aformer owner's inscription on front free fly, a fine copy. (ids) "Of allthe arts that have been taught mankind, this is much the most general;in Britain particularly it is almost universal, since even the childrenof peasants are instructed in it. there are few that succeed eventolerably." Thomas Sheridan, son of Thomas Sheridan, friend of DeanSwift, was born at Quilca, in the county of Cavan, in 1721. See Webb.P475. ~ Elocution emerged as a formal discipline during the eighteenthcentury. One of its important figures was Thomas Sheridan, actor andfather of Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Thomas Sheridan's lectures onelocution, collected in Lectures on Elocution (1762) and his Lectures onReading (1775), provided directions for marking and reading aloudpassages from literature.

Full Calf. Condición: Fine. First Edition. First Edition. 8vo; xii, 392pp. Beautifully bound by Fitterer to period style in full speckled calf, spine in six compartments between raised bands ruled in gilt, original olive-green lettering piece gilt. An excellent example, the pages clean, bright, and free of foxing. Lowndes 2380. Sheridan was an Irish stage actor, educator (and, incidentally, godson of Jonathan Swift and father of the playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan), as well as a major proponent of the elocution movement. In Western classical rhetoric, elocution (the art of delivering speeches) was one of the five core disciplines of pronunciation, emerging as a formal discipline during the eighteenth century. Sheridan's lectures on the subject, collected in Lectures on Elocution (1762) and Lectures on Reading (1775), provided directions for marking and reading aloud passages from literature. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

8vo, pp. xii, 392; contemporary calf, slightly rubbed, label a little chipped, but sound. Early inscription of C. Coates on pastedown. First edition. With two dedications, first to the clergy, and the second to 'All Master and Mistresses of Academies and Boarding Schools'. This is the first part only, of two, but the text seems to have been considerably revised and the dedication dropped from subsequent editions.

Second edition, mixed issue, 8vo, pp. [2], 409, [1] (ad); contemporary diced russia rebacked, new red morocco label on spine; hinges strengthened with library tape; a good copy. Press figure 8 on p. 6; 3 on pp. 286 and 386. Sheridan was Jonathan Swift's godson and the father of Richard Sheridan the statesman and dramatist. Early in his career he performed on stage and managed a theatre or two, but his lack of success caused him to lecture on elocution, which led to his writing on the English language and grammar. Alston VI, 410 (and from Alston's library); see ESTC T230317 and T100487 for variant issues.

The second edition. pp. [iv],409.[3]. With a final advertisement leaf. A fine copy bound in contemporary tree calf with the engraved armorial bookplate of William Downes, 1st Baron Downes, Chief Justice of the King's Bench in Ireland with his paper label top of spine with case & shelf number. [Alston VI, 410; Allibone 2080].

Leather Bound. Condición: New. 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 2021, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1794. 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:- 417, 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. 417.