Pickersgill, J.W.; Forster, D.F.; Ballantyne, Craig; Lansdowne, J. Fenwick; Spencer, WilliamMareMagnum
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40 pages. Features: The Candid Opinions of Mackenzie King - what his private diaries reveal - with photos (part 1 of 2); Birds of the Eastern Forest - the illustrations of J. Fenwick Lansdowne, with article; Margot Kidder - Actress - article with photos; Jaco Kaminsky - Montreal's Balloon Man - article with photo; Golf's Hole-in-One - with photo of Spain's Miguel retrieving his lucky ball; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Book
22.5x14cm. 401 pages. Softcover. Pen inscription on title page. Else in good condition.
FIVE VOLUME SET. Contains b&w plates. [ALL VOLUMES]: 215x140 mm. [LX+376]+[451]+[446]+[461]+[VIII+485] pages. Hardcover. Gilt lettering on cover and spine. Cover rubbed and stained. Cover corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Spine rubbed and slightly stained. Stamp on front inner cover. Inner cover yellowing and slightly stained. Pages yellowing and slightly age-stained. [VOL.I]: Front cover detached. Cover tattered. Binding partly visible between rear cover and pages. [VOL.III]: Rear cover missing. Spine partly missing. Binding partly visible between first and second whitepages. [VOL.IV]: Cover corners worn. [VOL.V]: Binding visible between front inner cover and pages. [SUMMARY]: Else all volumes in good condition. PLEASE NOTE: This item is overweight. We may ask for extra shipping costs.
undated, 221 pages, light foxing to page edges, abridged by F.W. Tickner. eng
11 vols., 8vo., with numerous frontispieces, plates and maps; green cloth, upper boards blocked in gilt, gilt backs, green tops, a near fine set in unclipped dustwrapper. The definitive edition, comprising nine volumes of the diary, the Companion volume and the Index volume.
211p. Illustrations. Original coarse linen cloth binding. BEFORE ORDERING PLEASE Email to RareBooks@POBox.com so that we can CONFIRM AVAILABILITY
211p. Illustrations. Original coarse linen cloth binding. BEFORE ORDERING PLEASE Email to RareBooks@POBox.com so that we can CONFIRM AVAILABILITY
Signed by author. 20x13.5 cm. 261 pages. Softcover. In a good condition.
407pp G/G PB sovraccopertina con piccoli strappi e mancanze ai bordi, scritta proprietario all'occhietto, fioriture e fogli bruniti nei margini, altrimenti molto buono. 1a edizione del famoso diario di Cesare Pavese.
RARE memoir by Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson, DSO (1867-1947), known as J. H. Patterson - an eminent British soldier, hunter, author and Christian Zionist, best known for his book 'The Man-Eaters of Tsavo' (1907), which has inspired three Hollywood films, and his two memoirs of the First World War, where was the commander of both the Zion Mule Corps and later the 38th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers (also known as the Jewish Legion). The Zion Mule Corps and Jewish Legion would eventually serve as the foundation of the Israeli Defence Force decades later. Contains a color map of the Gallipoli Peninsula. 195x130mm. VIII+316+32 pages. Dark-blue cloth Hardcover with gilt emblem of Star of David on front cover. Cover and spine faded/age-stained and stained. Cover corners rubbed and slightly peeling. Sticker on spine bottom edge. Spine cloth upper part partly torn. Spine edges peeling. Spine hinges partly cracked and peeling. Previous owner's details written in pencil on front endpaper. Binding visible sand lightly loose between pre-title and title pages, and on rear inner cover. Pages yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare first edition of a WW1 memoir by "the godfather of the modern Israel Defense Forces" is in good reading condition.
RARE first edition of Parfit's book which describes his journey through southern Lebanon in a highly narrative form. Parfit was a missionary in Baghdad and later a Chaplain in Beirut; His journey among the Druze during World War I includes descriptions of the locals, the geography and wildlife, as well as the progress of the war in the Middle East. Accompanied by multiple (unattributed) photographs of the people and lands of southern Lebanon. 190x130mm. VIII+252 pp. Green cloth hardcover with (slightly faded) gilt lettering on spine. Cover edges, spine edges and hinges slightly worn. Pencil markings and ex-libris sticker on inner front cover. Endpapers browned. Few pages and photographs mildly age-stained, otherwise clean. [SUMMARY]: This unique and personal description of Lebanon during the first World War is in good condition.
About The Book : Autobiography of a Yogi introduces the reader to his life and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the Eastern and the Western world. The book begins with his childhood family life and follows-on to his finding his guru, to becoming a monk and establishing his teachings of Kriya Yoga meditation. The book continues in 1920 when Yogananda accepts an invitation to speak at a religious congress in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He then travels across America lecturing and establishing his teachings in Los Angeles, California. In 1935, he returns to India for a yearlong visit. When he returns to America, he continues to establish his teachings, including writing this book.The book is an introduction to the methods of attaining God-realization and to the spiritual wisdom of the East, which had only been available to a few in 1946. About The Author : Paramahansa Yogananda (born Mukunda Lal Ghosh; 1893- 1952) was an Indian Hindu monk, yogi and guru who introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) / Yogoda Satsanga Society (YSS) of India, and who lived his last 32 years in America A chief disciple of the Bengali yoga guru Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, he was sent by his lineage to spread the teachings of yoga to the West, to prove the unity between Eastern and Western religions and to preach a balance between Western material growth and Indian spirituality. His long-standing influence in the American yoga movement, and especially the yoga culture of Los Angeles, led him to be considered by yoga experts as the "Father of Yoga in the West. The Title 'Autobiography of a Yogi written/authored/edited by Paramahansa Yogananda', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121268646 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 430 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Ethnic Religion, Diaries & Journals, True Accounts. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-
About The Book : Autobiography of a Yogi introduces the reader to his life and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the Eastern and the Western world. The book begins with his childhood family life and follows-on to his finding his guru, to becoming a monk and establishing his teachings of Kriya Yoga meditation. The book continues in 1920 when Yogananda accepts an invitation to speak at a religious congress in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He then travels across America lecturing and establishing his teachings in Los Angeles, California. In 1935, he returns to India for a yearlong visit. When he returns to America, he continues to establish his teachings, including writing this book.The book is an introduction to the methods of attaining God-realization and to the spiritual wisdom of the East, which had only been available to a few in 1946. About The Author : Paramahansa Yogananda (born Mukunda Lal Ghosh; 1893- 1952) was an Indian Hindu monk, yogi and guru who introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) / Yogoda Satsanga Society (YSS) of India, and who lived his last 32 years in America A chief disciple of the Bengali yoga guru Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, he was sent by his lineage to spread the teachings of yoga to the West, to prove the unity between Eastern and Western religions and to preach a balance between Western material growth and Indian spirituality. His long-standing influence in the American yoga movement, and especially the yoga culture of Los Angeles, led him to be considered by yoga experts as the "Father of Yoga in the West. The Title 'Autobiography of a Yogi written/authored/edited by Paramahansa Yogananda', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121268653 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 430 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Ethnic Religion, Diaries & Journals, True Accounts. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
22.5x14 cm. 214 pages. Hardcover in a slipcase. In good condition.
304p., illus. Diaries written during the last 8 months of Orton's life, Dec. 1966-Aug. 1967 Hardcover Very good condition good
166 pages. References. Signed by Toni Onley above his colour photo on title page. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Bookseller's sticker atop front free endpaper else clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A handsome copy. Book
SIGNED BY DALIA OFER. Includes 6 tables and figures, bibliography and index. 240x160 mm. XI+345 pages. Hardcover. In good condition.
204 pages. Index. References. Printed upon glossy stock. "Features a charming collection of ephemera, reproduced in full colour and accompanied by a detailed and informative text together with succinct captions and price guides." - from dust jacket. Chapters include: Advertising Cards and Magazine Inserts; Almanacs, Calendars and Diaries; Children's Pastimes; Comics; Commercial Ephemera; The Dinner Table; Entertainment at Home; An Evening Out; Greeting Cards; Novelties and Giveaways; Periodicals; Photographic Collectibles; Postcards; reading and Writing; Retailing; Sports and Special Events; Transport and Travel; War and Political Ephemera; and Maintaining a Collection. Gift greetings atop front free endpaper. Prior owner's name and date atop half-title page. Clean with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this attractive and informative work. Book
154X236 mm. 336 pages. Hardcover. Gilt cover and spine. Spine and cover slightly worn at edges. Spine faded. Gilt writing on spine slightly faded. Cover faded at edges. Pages yellowing. Else, book is in good condition.
240X160 mm. 287 pages. Softcover. Cover pealing and worn. Spine worn. Pages slightly yellowing. Else in good condition.
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 7 1/8"w x 10 1/4"h. 264 pages. Black and white photos and illustrations.
SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. 15x24 cm. 211 pages. Hardcover in dust jacket. In good condition.
