Search Results: Authors starting with A from Bookbarrow

J.M. Dent and Sons Ltd, London, 1930. Second Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. So many elementary text-books of Geology are available that it seems almost superfluous to add to the number. Geology, however, is a science embracing, not only general principles of world-wide importance, but the application of those principles to the working-out of the history of a given locality or country. In this work the general principles of geology are illustrated, as far as possible, by Canadian examples, and the geology of Canada is given especial prominence in the section devoted to Historical Geology. This method of treatment introduces the student to the subject by reference to localities and geological structures with which he is familiar and lays a local foundation on which the greater geological history of the whole world may be built. While the book is primarily intended as an introduction to general geology, the emphasis laid on Canadian geological history makes it… Read More

The Fine Art Society Limited, London, 1882. First Edition. Hardcover (Quarter Leather). Fair Condition. bound in olive boards with leather spine. The frontispiece is an original Samuel Palmer etching ("Christmas" or "Folding the Last Sheep") dating to 1850 but unpublished until its publication in this book. (the etching has often been removed by various cognoscenti making complete copies such as this fairly scarce). Further illustrated by 12 autotypes (including a photographic portrait print of Palmer) & 9 woodcuts of which 5 are on separate sheets & 4 within the text. Illustrated title page to the reverse of which has been glued a newspaper review of the book from a copy of 'The Spectator' (dated February 24, 1883) & also a short obituary of the artist Edward Calvert who died in that year. Samuel Palmer was one of the most original artists Britain has produced & first exhibited Turner-inspired works at the Royal Academy at the age of fourteen.. Palmer… Read More

Oxford University Press, London, 1959. First Thus. Softcover. Very Good Condition. this lecture given by A. J. Ayer is printed from the Proceedings of the British Academy, London, Volume XLV (pages 43 to 65) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 23 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Edges of covers slightly browned with age. no Dust Jacket as published.. Previous owner's signature in ink inside front cover. black titles front. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Philosophy; Lectures; Privacy; Philosophical Lectures; Philosophy. Inventory No: 4403. .

University of London: The Athlone Press, London, 1964. First Edition. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Very Good Condition. in green paper covers with titles in black to front; the Auguste Comte Memorial Lecture No. 6 delivered on 7th February 1964 at the London School of Economics and Political Science by A. J. Ayer, Wykeham Professor of Logic at Oxford University . Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 26 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. Previous owner's signature in ink to title page. small coffee splash to front cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Philosophy; Lectures; Philosophical Lectures; Philosophy. Inventory No: 4413. .

A. Brown & Sons, London & Hull, 1958. Second Impression. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. b/w. map of East Riding on yellow end-papers; to front: foreword; contents list & list of illustrations; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ix + 131. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Slight foxing to page edges. Gilt titles spine. red cloth; illustrated by b/w. photo's.. Includes index of places in or near the East Riding. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Travel & Places; Yorkshire; East Riding; Hull; England; Genealogy & Local History. Inventory No: 4727. .

Ross Institute of Tropical Hygiene, London, 1948. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Foreword, Preface & detailed Contents list to the front. The importance of Dr. Gilroy's work in the neighbourhood of Lagos is fully accredited by the success it has achieved, and its value emphasized by the words of Sir Hubert Walker, Director of Public Works at the time: "It may therefore truly be said that the value of the work to the war effort, the general health of Lagos and as a guide to similar work in future is incalculable." The details of Dr. Gilroy 's work refer to Lagos and its vicinity. The principles apply to any part of the world where dangerous anophelines breed in coastal swamps. In other places, however, variations in tidal level and other local conditions may affect the precise form which drainage should assume. These local variations should be fully enquired into and allowed for in preparing plans elsewhere. Size: Octavo… Read More

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1950. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. volume XX in the 'English Place-Name Society' series, this, part 1 ( the first of three volumes), covering the wards of Eskdale, Cumberland and Leath. Contents are arranged by Baronies; River-names; Lake names; Forests; Miscellaneous names & the three wards. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. vi + 258. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Endpapers browned, text block clean. Dust Jacket is fully intact, no tears or chips, but carries signs of wear to top and bottom edges, corners etc. & spine is slightly browned with age. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. blue cloth. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Genealogy & Local History; Place Names; Cumbria; Language & Linguistics; England; History. Inventory No: 4435. .

privately published, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, 1968. First Thus. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Good Condition. In September 1942, a farmer found a quantity of oyster shells while digging out a ferret. Although there was no surface evidence, and no record or legend of anything unusual at the site a trial trench was opened. At 18 inches a mosaic floor was found. Owing to weather conditions, no further excavation was possible till the spring of 1943, when weekend work allowed for further investigation. Rooms I and II were found together with a small rubbish heap in the angle of the rooms. A grid of trial holes 25 feet apart laid down during the summer of 1944, gave evidence of an extensive building or buildings and it was decided to suspend excavation until I had more leisure to plot a definite plan and had purchased the land. Work has been continuous each summer since 1956. It is now certain that the Villa was a large estate mansion and that a habitation existed here from early in the 1st Century… Read More

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1965. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Sybil J. Roles. Titles & preface to front; this is Volume four of a five volume set of illustrations of Flora of the British Isles drawn by Sybil J. Roles. These volumes illustrate the Clapham-Tutin-Warburg Flora of the British Isles. The drawings assist users of the Flora to recognise species by supplying a visual supplement to the text. They are from fresh specimens and deliberately aim to give an impression of the living plant. As the compilers of the Flora put it, 'The intention is to provide a visual impression so as to assist with the appreciation of the technical descriptions given in Flora of the British Isles and the Excursion Flora'. The degree to which the illustrations planned to supplement the Flora itself greatly increases their value. We also have for sale a copy of volume three. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.… Read More

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1963. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Sybil J. Roles. Titles & preface to front; this is Volume three of a five volume set of illustrations of Flora of the British Isles drawn by Sybil J. Roles. These volumes illustrate the Clapham-Tutin-Warburg Flora of the British Isles. The drawings assist users of the Flora to recognise species by supplying a visual supplement to the text. They are from fresh specimens and deliberately aim to give an impression of the living plant. As the compilers of the Flora put it, 'The intention is to provide a visual impression so as to assist with the appreciation of the technical descriptions given in Flora of the British Isles and the Excursion Flora'. The degree to which the illustrations planned to supplement the Flora itself greatly increases their value. We also have for sale a copy of volume four. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.… Read More

The Covenant People, Vancouver, B.C. Canada, No date. Reprint. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. A title from the organisations that seek to prove by reference to bible passages, genetic, linguistic, archaeological and philological research that people of Western European descent are the direct lineal descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel; this book uses Old Testament prophecies to establish the right of the Jews to settle in Palestine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 38 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Politics & Government; Biblical Prophesy; Palestine; Judaica; Israel; 1930s; Religion & Theology. Inventory No: 2438. .

MacMillan, London, 1964. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. A. L. Rowse, the noted author, historian & Shakespearean scholar, has here written an erudite & scholarly biography of the Elizabethan poet and dramatist and contemporary of Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 220 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. previous owner's signature inside front cover & to fep. plus the words: "OWN COPY C" neatly written in ink on rear endpaper. Gilt titles spine. red cloth; illustrated by b/w. drawings & photo's.. Includes notes & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Elizabethan Literature; Elizabethan Playwrights; Theatre & Plays; England; Renaissance 16thc to 17thc; Literature & Literary. Inventory No: 3719. .

Constable, London, 1981. Eighth Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. This guide to the Lake District includes useful notes for aspiring landscape photographers as well as stunning photos, detailed route directions and advice on practical topics such as clothing, equipment and accommodation. William Arthur Poucher (1891–1988) was one of the leading British mountain photographers and guide book writers during and following World War II. He personally explored and photographed all the routes he describes in his famous mountain guides, so that users can be assured of correct directions. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 441 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Silver titles spine. black cloth; illustrated by b/w. drawings, maps & photo's.. Includes index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Travel & Places; Lake District; Cumbria; Climbing;… Read More

Guild Publishing, London, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Fine Condition/Fine. With this book, you will be able to assess your psychic power just as Abbe Gail has done. Based upon her own experience as a leading psychic and drawing upon her case histories, she has evolved a no-nonsense series of questions, exercises and examples to bring out the psychic potential of everyone. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 188 pages. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. black cloth. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Magic, Paranormal & Occult. Inventory No: 2490. .

Penguin, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1949. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Penguin Classics No. L13; Manon Lescaut is a story of an upper-class young man, Chevalier Des Grieux, who falls in love with a lower-class young woman, Manon Lescaut. They run away together without getting married, and Des Grieux discovers that ManonÂ’s love of luxury is greater than her desire to stay faithful. Manon takes a wealthy lover, which upsets and angers Des Grieux, although this leads to him and Manon tricking him out of some money and enables them to live in luxury before they are ruined. This storyline repeats itself three times, with each fallout greater and with more lasting consequences than the one before. The novella ends tragically and without much hope, although there is a ray of light in Des GrieuxÂ’s decision to pursue the moral road again. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 190 pages. Spine browned with age. no Dust Jacket as… Read More

The Builder Ltd, London, 1961. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good/N/A. illustrated by numerous b/w. drawings & cartoons; "The great country houses of England are unique. Set in huge and magnificent parklands, designed by outstanding craftsmen and filled with exquisite furniture and pictures they form a collection that for fascination and sheer delight is unrivalled in either hemisphere. Two world wars have drained England and now the once-great families, no longer able to maintain their enormous houses and estates, must find some means of doing so. By inviting the public to see their houses they have opened a new and enchanting world, and many owners have gone to great pains to make these visits more exciting and pleasurable. This book is the story of one such family and one such house. Family and house are, of course, entirely fictional."; light wear at spine bottom; a scarce title; 63 pages. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category:… Read More

T. Cadell, London, 1824. 6th Edition (corrected). Hardcover (Full Leather). Poor Condition. A summary of Geography and History, both ancient and modern: Containing an account of the Political State, and principal revolutions of the most illustrious nations in ancient and modern times; Their manners and customs: Local Situation of Cities; especially of such as have been distinguished by memorable events: with an abridgement of the Fabulous History of Mythology of the Greeks. Sixth Edition (Corrected)Leather binding with six raised bands, gilt decorative outer border to front & rear covers; preface & contents pages to front; A summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern ; containing, an account of the political state, and principal revolutions of the most illustrious nations in ancient and modern times ; their manners and customs ; the local situation of cities ; especially of such as have been distinguished by memorable events: with an abridgment of the fabulous history or… Read More

Butter Field Books, Old Isleworth, Middlesex, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). As New/Near Fine. A description of the daily private life of a great Leader is valuable only to the degree that the eyewitness is both intimate and honest. There have been so many conflicting accounts of the life of Mary Baker Eddy, accounts varying from the cloyingly adoring and suspect to the viciously hostile and demonstrably untrue, that to come across an absolutely straightforward record of the last days of the great 'Revelator ' of Christian Science is a rewarding experience. In Adam Dickey we are fortunate in finding someone whose transparent sincerity and whose love for 'Mother' illuminates every page. Here is the ideal witness; his naiveté of approach, his utter unawareness that he may be providing ammunition for the irreverent, testify to his honesty. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xlvi + 54. Binding is tight, covers and… Read More

MacMillan, London, 1901-3. Reprint. Hardcover (Full Leather). Fine Condition. two books from the English Men of Letters series (edited by John Morley) which have been bound together in an attractive leather binding for the University of Oxford Extension Lectures & presented by the Delegates for Local Lectures in 1903 to the author Elsie Kathleen Seth-Smith in connection with a course of 12 lectures on 'Some Aspects of Shakespeare' delivered by A. M. Hughes at Caterham Valley from September 1902 to March 1903. Bound in full calf leather with, to spine, five raised bands, gilt titles to black panel & gilt floral design to other sections. To covers blind-stamped outer border stopped at corners with gilt flower design & to front cover gilt Oxford University Coat of Arms within oval gilt double border enclosing the words 'Oxford University Extension Lectures'. Gilt tooled board edges & blind-tooled gauffered inner edges. Marbled end-papers. Size: 8vo - over… Read More

Africana Publishing Company/Holmes & Meier, New York, 1981. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine/N/A. black titles spine, white titles & photo. front, published woth the African Association for Public Administration & Management, previous owner's signature pre-title page, tight, clean copy with minimal edge-wear, 413 pages incl. index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Economics; Travel & Places; Business, Finance & Marketing; Indigenous Cultures; Africa; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0841907099. ISBN/EAN: 9780841907096. Inventory No: SAF00081. . 9780841907096