Search Results: Literature from Edwards Collections

The book pictured (5) is the copy being sold. There is a gift note on the inside and highlighting on the final page, otherwise a clean, unmarked copy. 192 pages

The book's cover is dirty, edges show some wear; the back inside cover has a few childish doodles, there evidence of a sneeze pp 242-243, there is a previous owner's name on the endpage, the bottom part of half-title page is torn out and there is some foxing on the title page, otherwise the text and illustrations are clean and unmarked; the beautiful colorful illustrations are what likely makes this book a treasure; 243 pages

The book pictured is the copy being sold; 125 pages. My humor books cover a variety of areas, but most are just good old cheap books of jokes and cartoons: Check them out athttp://www.biblio.com/bookstore/edwards-collections-columbus/humor/35634795 .

The book pictured (6) is the copy being sold; the paper is cracked both on the inside front and back covers, otherwise there are no binding problems; there is a previous owner's name inside cover; the text is unmarked; the spine shows more soiling than the board, dark green cloth; indexed, 912 pages. My special collection includes several historic, classic, and/or of special interest books. List prices are very competitive; many under $25. Check them out at http://www.biblio.com/bookstore/edwards-collections-columbus/collectible/37416927

The book has a navy blue cover, wear at the top and bottom of the spine, smudges and a ;piece of tape on the boards, two previous owner's names on inside cover, other than a very few penciled notes the book is unmarked, the paper has slightly tanned, tight structure; 446 pages

New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1982. 5th reprint. Paperback. Very Good. This book was first published in 1897. Evidence of shop wear. Unmarked and little evidence of use. The printing and paper is consistent with the quality of south Asian books. 8.5"H x 5.5"W x 1'D, 499 pages. My small Asian collection includes books printed in India or about south Asian topics, including language, literature, and spirituality. https://www.biblio.com/bookstore/edwards-collections-columbus/asian/40952664

Asian Educational Service, 1989. Paper Back. Good +. This book was first published in 1868. The ISBN # is to a more recent printing. The quality of the paper and printing is typical of south Asian publications. The dark blue softcover has clear lettering, although the cover tips have decided curls. The book appears to have been used, but is unmarked except of the number "54" penciled on the fly page. Text is printed in Devanagari, Telugu, and English. My small Asian collection includes books printed in India or about south Asian topics, including language, literature, and spirituality. https://www.biblio.com/bookstore/edwards-collections-columbus/asian/40952664

The book pictured is the copy being sold; 546 illustrations; 288 pages

The book pictured (6 images) is the book being sold. As pictured the front covers have cracked, but the binding is holding. No marks. The pager has mild tanning. There are several photographs (Paramount Pictures). 379 pages.

New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1985. Hardcover. Very Good +. The book pictured is the book being sold. The book is unused, but the quality is typical of books printed in south Asia. There are marks by the bookseller and there is a stain on the title page from where there was a price tag. This is a reprint of a book first published in 1885. The red cover has smudges and some of the gold letterings is worn by poor handling. Includes English translations. 263 pages. My small Asian collection includes books printed in India or about south Asian topics, including language, literature, and spirituality. https://www.biblio.com/bookstore/edwards-collections-columbus/asian/40952664My special collection includes several historic, classic, and/or of special interest books. List prices are very competitive; many under $25. Check them out at http://www.biblio.com/bookstore/edwards-collections-columbus/collectible/37416927

"The book pictured (7 images) is the copy being sold. The major defect is that the paper is cracked at the front and back inside covers. The last two pages are loose with the remaining pages stapled tight (see images). There is mild tanning. The the cover has soiling (pictured), small stains on the back board, with bumped corners. The book has 13 pages of text by Dr. Appell with the 168 numbered pages of woodcuts. Woodcuts appear on only the front side of a page with the backside being blank. This book weight is 1 lb., dimensions 12 ozs.8.75 x 11 inches.Note: Libraries credit Colonna as an author. The text is by Appell. According the Hathi Trust Digital Library "The artist or designer of the woodcuts is unknown; they have been attributed to Giovanni or Gentile Bellini, Andrea Mantegna, Carpaccio, Jacopo de' Barbari, the Master of the Dolphin; the author Francesco Colonna, and others.

The book pictured (4) is the copy being sold. Very good, but note the white paint stain at the crease of the spine and front board; the maroon boards w/gold gilt on top edge, lettering; there is a remainder mark on the bottom edge; an owner's inscription on the inside cover; the title page has a tear from the front flyleaf. This is probably an 1890 first edition based on pictures of this book listed with other dealers. The binding is tight. 396 pages plus another sheet listing other titles in the American Classics Series.

The cover show shelf dirt; has remainder mark; book and hardcover is beginning of become unglued, unmarked, clean copy; indexed, 197 pages

Chicago: M. A. Donohue, 1909. First edition. Hardcover. Good. This shows modest wear on the corners. The cover's photography has significant wear. The backcover has several small blotches. There is a previous owner's name on the inside cover. 269 pages

New York: Bramhall House, 1972. Hardcover. Very Good/good. The book pictured is the book being sold. There is some curling at the edge of dusk jacket. 279 pages

New York: Modern Library, 1958. Hardcover. Very Good/good +. Previous owners' name on inside cover; 550 pages

The book pictured (5) is the copy being sold; there is an owner's sticker on the inside cover (pictured), otherwise the book is unmarked, clean, and tight; an attractive 19th century book; indexed, 502 pages. My special collection of 50 books includes several historic, classic, and/or other books of special interest. List prices are very competitive; many under $25. Check them out at http://www.biblio.com/bookstore/edwards-collections-columbus/collectible/37416927

New York: Redfield, 1856. Hardcover. Good. This book is lightly foxed. There is a previous owner's name and a price on the inside cover.The spine has significant wear at head and tail of the spine. The front flyleaf and cover is cracked and the front hinge is weak; 342 pages + 11 pages of ads

These 8 images are of the two-volume set being sold. The first volume is the 1964 facsimile of the 1499 first edition (page numbered added) and the second volume presents scholarship and indexes. Both books are in excellent condition; the plastic DJs are brittle, the slipcase is in very good condition. There is a penciled note on the front flyleaf that this set is #223 of 1,300 printed. The books are clean and bright. Given the weight (15 pounds) and size (13.5 x 9.25 x 3.6 inches), the US buyer is asked to request expedited shipping, while an international buyer should expect to pay postage required to ship to his/her country. If you prefer another shipping choice, I am happy to accommodate you. According the the Wikipedia article, the "Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (/hiːpˌnɛəroʊtəˈmɑːkiːə pəˈliːfəˌliː/; from Greek hýpnos, 'sleep', érōs, 'love', and máchē, 'fight'), called in English Poliphilo's Strife of Love in a Dream or The Dream of Poliphilus, is a romance said to be by… Read More

These 8 images are of the book being sold. It is the 1904 facsimile of the 1499 first edition This book is bound by the publisher's temporary boards (see 2nd image) and the pages are untrimmed (see 3rd image). The paper continues to be bright and clean. Given the weight (5 pounds 7 ounces) and size (13.5 x 8-7/8 x 2 inches), the US buyer is asked to request expedited shipping, while an international buyer should expect to pay postage required to ship to his/her country. If you prefer another shipping choice, I am happy to accommodate you. According the the Wikipedia article, the "Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (/hiːpˌnɛəroʊtəˈmɑːkiːə pəˈliːfəˌliː/; from Greek hýpnos, 'sleep', érōs, 'love', and máchē, 'fight'), called in English Poliphilo's Strife of Love in a Dream or The Dream of Poliphilus, is a romance said to be by Francesco Colonna. It is a famous example of an Incunable (a work of early printing). The work was first published in 1499 in Venice. This first edition has an elegant… Read More