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451 p. + Frontis. Illustrated with full page plates, and text illus. 8vo. 215mm. Original full red cloth binding lettered in gold. Original priced dust jacket, slightly soiled, and worn at head of spine. Hardbound. Very Good. First published 1888. An interesting and informative book ENGLAND BX 6
531p. illus. Hardcover Very good condition
3rd edition. Hardback in a protected dust jacket. VG/Tatty. Illustrated from prints and photographs. 22510. eng
Vintage copy of this excellent popular work on traditional English Folk customs and festivals Illustrated with prints & photographs . 152p plates bibliography index. Donor inscription on business card on ffep. Book
Un volume de format in 4° de 168 pp.; nombreuses et très belles illustrations en couleurs. Reliure de l'éditeur en pleine toile grise, titres dorés; jaquette illustrée en couleurs. Comme neuf.
Arthaud. 1968. In-8 Carré. Relié. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 298 pages. Gravure en noir et blanc en frontispice. Illustré de nombreuses photos en noir et blanc (héliogravées) hors texte. Clefs de l'aventure, clefs du savoir 70. 32 pages en héliogravure. 28 croquis, 2 cartes, 3 tableaux.
Edited with an introduction by Ronald Blythe. Pages tanned, light wear to covers, (The Penguin English Library). Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall eng
Beautifully illustrated book on Greek folk art embroidery and jewellery. "The examples chosen from among the wealth of the collection of the Museum of Greek Folk Art serve to provide a representative idea of the jewellery and embroidery complementing traditional folk costumes in Greece over the years" 38p text + 58p of plates (some col) bibliography. Book
Paris, Editions Billaudot 1958. in-8 en feuillets sous chemisesillustrée à rabats contenant 21 planches et les explicatifs. Bel exemplaire.
New English Paperback. Pbo. Cr. 8vo. (19 x 13 cm). In Turkish. 288 p. Study on midwifery in Turkey. Elleri tilsimli. Modern Türkiye'de ebelik.
276 pages. The story of an energetic, involved woman. Her life divides into two phases. As the wife of John Graves Simcoe, Elizabeth is a sensible lady of the Age of Reason, pursuing the picturesque with sketch book and water colours. Following Simcoe's death, her long life as a widow finds meaning in fostering the well-being of her church. Average wear. Usual library markings. Book
[20], 644 pages. Index. Twenty-six black and white photographic plates. Leather binding. "Comprising a history of Egypt, with a comprehensive and authentic account of the antiquity of masonry resulting from many years of personal investigation and exhaustive research in India, Persia, Syria and the Valley of the Nile." - title page. After first receiving the Light in India, the author was moved to "investigate, to the fullest extent, the meaning and purport of the numerous hieroglyphic inscriptions, symbols and characters found upon the ancient tombs and temples, so that the Masonic Fraternity might understand, appreciate and apply the teachings of the hierophants and sages of bygone days." - Preface. Chapters: Alexandria - the Antiquity of Masonry; Ruined Temples - Masonry and Masonic Symbols; Ancient Cities - Soirian Myth - Karma; the Nile - Origin of the Name Free Mason - Scottish Rite Philosophy; Ancient Mysteries - Scottish Rite philosophy; Suez Canal - The Druses, Their Manners and Customs; Agriculture - Irrigation - Lotus - Papyrus; The Supreme Architect of the Universe; Mosques - Tombs - Massacre of Mamelukes - Heliopolis; Esoteric Teaching of the Scottish Rite - Brain and Thought; Pyramids - Sphinx - Tombs; Solomon - Death of Hiram - Cross - Swastica; Mummification - Transmigration - Re-incarnation; Sixteen Saviours - Lost Knowledge; The Golden Fleece - Roman Eagle - Masonic Apron - What it Teaches; Pyramids of Sakkarah - Lisht - Medum - The Fayum - Labyrinth; Sun Worship - Zodiac - Masonic Allegories; A Voyage up the Nile - Description of Tombs and Temples - Pro Doric Columns; Ineffable degrees - Thoughts on Ecclesiastes - I.N.R.I. - Voyaging up the Nile - examining Tombs and Temples - Paintings - Sculptures; Masonic teachings - Hindu beggar - Roman Catholicism; Thebes - Colossi - Der-El-Bahari - Luxor - Karnak; Ceremonies - Initiation - Blue Lodge - Transmigration - Mystery Language; The Gawazee - exploring Temples and tombs - Philae and its ruins - Nubia; Jewish Traditions and customs - Cable tow - Ceremonies of ancient Initiation - book of the Law; Circumsision - upon what the Ancient Craftsmen were obligated - the lost word. All edges gilt. Protected frontis portrait of author. Ornately embossed boards. Raised bands to spine. Partially rubbed gilt lettering and decoration upon back strip. Marbled endpapers. Hinges intact internally, open or opening externally. Front board partially detached. Somewhat above-average wear to boards. Unmarked. A worthy original copy of this monumental work. 12" x 9.5" x 2.5". 11 pounds. Book
Very Good English Paperback. Pbo. 4to. (32 x 23 cm). Color ills. 64 p. Women clothing in the Aegean Region. Ege Bölgesi kadin kiyafetleri.
112pp., met ills. (vnl. in kleur), 28cm., geïllustreerde omslag (klein labeltje onderaan op rug), goed, S96972
IN HEBREW. 225X150 mm. 354 pages. Hardcover. Cover corners slightly bumped. Pages slightly yellowing. Else in good condition.
397p. bibliography, index Book
188p., illus. 26 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
Paris Geoffroy 1908, In-8 relié demi-chagrin marron, dos à nerfs, couverture conservée. XX + 309 pages + catalogue de publicités in fine. Ouvrage orné de 100 illustrations, dont 36 planches hors texte (7 en double page) reproduites par la similigravure et 4 planches reproduites en couleurs avec rehauts d'or et d'argent par la phototypie. Bon état.
Lyon Briday / Paris Larose et Forcel 1882, In-8 broché, 602 pages. Edition originale. Bon état.
Deliziosa tavola xilografica proveniente dall'edizione ottocentesca della nota opera del 1590 "Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo di Cesare Vecellio". Le tavole, disegnate dal Vecellio sono riproduzioni dell'edizione cinquecentesca dell'opera Lo scritto, fondamentale per lo studio sul costume ed abbigliamento di ogni genere e luogo, è universalmente celebrato come la più antica enciclopedia sui costumi La tavola è impreziosita da testo esplicativo contenente notizie e curiosità.INCISIONE: xilografia AUTORE: Cesare Vecellio DIMENSIONI PASSEPARTOUT: cm 23x14,50 DIMENSIONI INCISIONE: cm 16x10,5 EPOCA: 1859 CONDIZIONI: buone condizioni, usure al margine destro, rare fioriture Al verso della tavola presente testo esplicativo che non corrisponde alla planche in questione. Viene fornita copia anastatica della corretta spiegazione della tavola (la foto sottostante del testo è esemplificativa). Nome della tavola a matita. Testo italiano e francese. Nice woodcut coming from the edition of the XIX century of the famous work of 1590 "Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo di Cesare Vecellio". The planches, drawn by Vecellio are reproduction of the XVI century edition of the work The writing, important work about the costume and appearel of each kind and place, is universally celebrated as the most ancient aencyclopedia about costumes The planche is enriched by explicative text containing curiosities and information. ENGRAVING: xilography AUTHOR: Cesare Vecellio PASSE-PARTOUT DIMENSION: cm 23x14,50 ENGRAVING DIMENSION: cm 16x10,50 DATE: 1859 CONDITIONS: good; wearings in the right edge and occasional foxings In the verso of the planche there is the explicative text not corresponding to this planche We provide anastatic copy of the correct explanation (the photo below of the text is just an example). Name of the planche written with pencil Italian and french text.
Fine Turkish Paperback. Roy. 8vo. (23 x 16 cm). In Turkish. 182 p., b/w and color ills. Dogu Anadolu'da Eski Türk inançlarinin izleri. Traces of the shamanic beliefs in East Anatolia.
194 pages. Leads the reader through a seasonally arranged collection of humourous anecdotes of life in Metchosin, British Columbia. Selected pieces are entitled: Cussing, Child Labour Laws, A Cat in the Freezer, When a Tree Falls, and dozens more. Spine leans gently to right. Slight curvature to back board. Contents bright and unmarked. Book
Ouvrage complet, contenant: Un livre explicatif (39pp.) + 48 cahiers de planches costumes avec les dessins des patrons + 1 planche de dessins de patrons pour la réalisation de culottes chemises et plastrons, 28cm., en feuilles sous chemise d'éditeur illustrée (avec qqs. traces d'usage), texte et planches en très bon état, G93166
Ouvrage complet, contenant: Un livret explicatif (60pp.) + une chemise de 41 costumes civils + Une chemise de 4 costumes enfants + Une chemise de 6 costumes militaires + Une chemise de 13 costumes fonctions, 28cm., en feuilles sous chemise d'éditeur illustrée (avec qqs. traces d'usage), texte et planches en bon état, G93165
Ouvrage complet, contenant: livret 1: Présentation et généralités (39pp. avec ills.), livret 2: Etude des têtes et des coiffures (36pp. avec ills.), livret 3: Les distractions (musique, repas, tournois et batailles, 8pp. avec ills.), livret 4: Bijoux (8pp. avec ills., + 60 feuilles avec planches de costumes et accessoires + 2 grandes planches de patrons dépliantes, 27cm., en feuilles (comme éditées), bon état, G931667
