Search Results: Authors starting with D from Athbhreith Dochais Antiquarian & Rare Books

You get one antique Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens hardcover book published by the Mechanics' Institute in the United Kingdom. It does not come with a dust jacket. This item is in English. This book has "Mechanics Institutes" stamping on the leather spine and also an ink stamp within. This is a great association because of the nature of Dickens' mission. Mechanics' institutes, also known as mechanics' institutions, sometimes simply known as institutes, and also called schools of arts (especially in the Australian colonies), were educational establishments originally formed to provide adult education, particularly in technical subjects, to working men in Victorian-era Britain and its colonies. They were often funded by local industrialists on the grounds that they would ultimately benefit from having more knowledgeable and skilled employees. The mechanics' institutes often included libraries for the adult working class, and were said to provide them with an alternative pastime to gambling and… Read More

You get one vintage The End of A Trail: Cheetah in India by Divyabhanusinh 1995 HCDJ book published by Banyan Books in India. This item comes with a dust jacket. This item is in English. This book is in good condition with some wear to its covers and edges. The binding is tight and the book is complete with no loose pages. The book is part of the historical book series published by Banyan Books and focuses on the cheetah's role in sports and hunting in India. This item is 10 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide. These measurements are approximations to give you an idea of the size of the book. Please see all pictures.

You get one vintage The Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue 1975 hardcover book published by Dodd, Mead & Company in New York. This item comes with a dust jacket. This item is in English. The ISBN number is 0396070116. This book is in good condition with some wear to its cover and edges. The dust jacket has done its job protecting the book and has some wear and tear. The binding is tight and the book is complete with no loose pages. The pages are free of writing, but a few do have thumbprints. The last two pictures are of the book without the dust jacket. This item is 9.5 inches tall by 6.25 inches wide. These measurements are approximations to give you an idea of the size of the book. Please see all pictures.