wait letters de benjamin wait (15 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: VERY GOOD. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VERY GOOD. Pages are tanned. Dust jacket is edgeworn, foxed. New archival mylar dj cover. 24 cm. 159 pages. Describing how Benjamin Wait was condemned to death, reprieved at the last minute by the daring exertions of his wife, transported in chains to Van Dieman's Land, and how he escaped. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance.

Hardcover. Condición: Good to Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Reprint. Introduction by Mary Brown. Afterword by Michael Cross. A highly-concentrated account, "describing how Benjamin Wait was condemned to Death, Reprieved at the Last Minute by the daring exertions of his Wife, transported in Chains to Van Dieman's Land, and how He Escaped." - DJ. Possible library experience. Stamp of Forrest House, Halifax. 159 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. The book is near fine with very slight edge wear in a very good dust jacket with edge wear and chipped at spine ends.

Cloth. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. The book is near fine with very slight edge wear in a very good price clipped dust jacket with light edge wear and some chipping and tiny closed tears to extremities.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 8vo, 23cm, 159p., frontis, green cloth, paper tanning as issued, still a fine copy in similar jacket. (On) Van Dieman's Land narrative first published in Buffalo, Letters from Van Dieman's Land, 1843.

Octavo, 160pp, illustrated, original boards in dustwrapper, a very good copy. First edition.

Couverture rigide. Condición: Bon. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Bon. 159 p. tears to dust jacket. Ex-library book. Code 1347.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. First Printing. 159 pages. "Describing how Benjamin Wait was condemned to death, reprieved at the last minute by the daring exertions of his wife, transported in chains to Van Dieman's Land, and how he escaped." - from dust jacket. Pages yellowing at edges. Somewhat above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy.

8vo. pp. 159. some b/w illus. boards. dw. (rear fore-edge spotted, 1 short & long tear).

First edition. Wait was a participant in the Rebellion of 1837-38 in Canada and was convicted of high treason and condemned to death; his sentence was later commuted to exile at "Van Dieman's Land" (Tasmania) from which he escaped with the assistance of "the benevolent Americans who delivered me from the horrors of slavery". This is considered to be the most common of the Canadian Exile narratives. Ferguson 3762 cites the Buffalo Historical Society about the force of character of Mrs. Wait, who worked tirelessly for the release of her husband, and who sadly died the year this book was published. 8vo, 356 pp, b&w frontis, b&w folding map at p. 352, foxed, as is usual. Black cloth cover with quarter leather. Spine with the "W" of "Wait's" and "Narrative" just visible, with a rather odd spine repair with three leather strips placed over original black spine, which is rubbed.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 378. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1843 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 378.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. 12mo, 17c,m, The First Edition, vi,[7]-356p., with wood-engraved frontis portrait view, and single folded maps (printed in white on black) of Van Diemen's Land, some foxing, quarter dark calf, original boards, spines starting, a good working copy. (cdn) TPL 2622. Lande 2283. Sabin 100969. Ferguson 3762. There were nine Canadian exile narratives written by participants in the Rebellion of 1837-38 in Upper and Lower Canada. Wait was convicted of high treason and condemned to death, but his sentence was later commuted to permanent exile to Van Diemen's Land. He managed to escape to the United States before news reached him that he had received a pardon in 1842.

small 8vo. pp. vi, [7]-356. wood-engraved frontis. & folding map (printed in white on black) of Van Diemen's Land. contemporary quarter roan (head of spine chipped, foxed, staining to lower margins of outer gatherings, short tears to first three leaves repaired). First Edition. One of nine Canadian exile narratives written by participants in the Rebellion of 1837-38 in Upper and Lower Canada. Wait was convicted of high treason and condemned to death, but his sentence was later commuted to permanent exile to Van Diemen's Land. He managed to escape to the United States before news reached him that he had received a pardon in 1842. TPL 2622. Lande 2283. Sabin 100969. Ferguson 3762.

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 1843. 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: - 372, 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. 372 372.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1843. 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:- 374, 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. 374 374.