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359 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white photographic plates. First published in Danish in 1956. Originally intended as a course in tonal and technical design of the organ and organ history, but was supplemented with content on organ architecture and the location of the organ. - from Foreword. Chapters include: The Proportions of Sound; The Acoustics of Buildings, The Organ Pipes, The Stops of the Organ; The Technical and Tonal Design of an Organ Werk; The Organ in the Middle Ages; The West European Organ Types; The Organ Facade; The Location of the Organ; The Organ Reform Movement; Maintenance - Rebuilding - New Instruments. Rebound in sturdy yellow library buckram. Usual library markings. A sound working copy of this esteemed reference. Book
25p. Tall 8vo. Original printed wraps. (Read before the American Philosophical Society, April 5, 1889). Very nice copy of this interesting report on spelling reform. Fine. PA PAMPH 19_17 BX1 x 2c.
New New English Original bdg. Dust wrapper. 4to. (31 x 22 cm). In Turkish. 319 p., color and b/w ills. II. Mahmud. Osmanli yenilesmesinde bir çigir açici. A study on reformist Ottoman sultan Mahmud the Second.
New New Turkish Original bdg. Dust wrapper. 4to. (31 x 22 cm). In Turkish. 319 p, b/w and color ills. Osmanli Altin Çagi'nin hükümdari Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. A richly illustrated and comprehensive biographical study on Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, (1494-1566).
385 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. "This book is a study in the history of ideas, specifically with reference to the conjunction of the movements of religion and social reform in Canada in the years 1914 to 1928... The book catches the social gospel in mid-passage, in a period when its influence was high but its fortunes in crisis." - from Preface. Book clean and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. Moderate wear to dust jacket which is preserved in protective Brodart cover. Nice copy. Book
Fine English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Turkish. 2 volumes set: ([viii], 238 p.; ([vi], 205 p.). Tanzimat edebiyati. 2 volumes set: Vol. 1: Siir. Vol. 2: Hikâye ve roman.
Creased / cracked spine. . Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 240 pages, heavily illustrated throughout with large color prints and photos, often full page. Contents include Gothis forms, Gothic sensibilities, Picturesque landscapes, Gothic villas, Romantic Gothic, Abbeys, Castles, Pattern books and villas, The middle classes, Gothic archaeology, Gothic propriety, Gothic reform, fantasy, 5 appendices.
pp. xxx, 575. 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding. Original dust jacket. Third Edition, Fourteenth Printing. A very nice copy dust jacketed. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! WHISKEY 4 **
Fine English Original bdg. HC. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In English. 335 p., color and b/w ills. The music makers in Turkey. "What part does Turkey play in 'world music' and what are the contributions of contemporary Turkish musicians? The music makers in Turkey attempts to involve responses to these questions and with its detailed documentation covering Turkish musical scene from all obvious aspects, it is the first to fill a long-felt needed. The book begins with a substantial section eplaining the cultural heritage inherited starting from antique era; Turkish music in the eyes of Europeans since the Renaissance; the effects of Turkish music on that of Europe and the effects of European music on traditional Turkish music; harmonization technique of Turkish music modes; eminent Turkish composers and their output; opera and ballet; orchestras; conductors; chamber music; prominent soloists; choruses; military music; traditional music;; musical education; musicologists and critics; international music festivals, foundations and societies. This book will afford a greater appreciation and understanding of music in Turkey and make it an essential guide".
As New English Paperback. Pbo. Mint. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Turkish. [xiv], 639 p. 19uncu asir Türk edebiyati tarihi. History of Turkish and Ottoman literature in 19th Century. Ninth Edition.
New English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (21 x 17 cm). In Turkish. 352 p. Influence of the British on the Ottoman modernization. Osmanli modernlesmesinde Ingiliz etkisi. Diplomasi ve Reform, 1833-1841.
Fine Turkish Original bdg. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Turkish. 718, [2] p. Rare First Edition. Reform movements and National Struggle in the Ottoman Empire. Osmanli Imparatorlugu'nda inkilap hareketleri ve Milli Mücadele.
Fine English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Turkish. 84 p., ills. Galatasaray Mekteb-i Sultânîsî'nin kurulusu ve ilk egitim yillari, 1868-1871.
1st Edition. Original Wrappers. 8vo. 15 pages ; 16 cm. A sermon preached at the North London Synagogue ... Sabbath, December 29th, 5655-1894. Possibly the first published sermon or work by Rev. Michael Adler. Adler (1868-1944) was Rabbi at Central Synagogue who later served as Chaplain to the Armed Forces during World War I. A scarce sermon from early in his career. OCLC + Worldcat list just 2 copies worldwide (NYPL, Brit Libr. ) Some wear to back wrapper with a few tears but no text effected. Inside pages clear. Overall very good condition. Scarce. (BR-11-45)
As New English Paperback. Pbo. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. [xx], 410 p. A study on life of Sultan Selim the Third and his reforms in the Ottoman Empire. Osmanli'da dönüm noktasi (III. Selim hayati ve islahatlari).
Mm 170x250 Volume nella sua brossura originale, 500 pagine. Copia in buone-ottime condizioni, spedizione in 24 ore dalla conferma dell'ordine.
First edition, 12mo (168 x 105 mm), [9], 10-103, [1], [4, publishers ads]pp., some light spotting, orig. pink boards, rebacked with new spine label, uncut. The second tract deals with parliamentary reform. Williams was a librarian and bookseller - at the end there is a catalogue of books published and sold by Geo. A. Williams, English and Foreign Library, Eastern Corner of the Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham. JISC and OCLC locates just the British Library copy only.
In-12, cartonnage marbré de l'époque lég. frotté, (2) f., 91 p. Édition originale de ce recueil de sept opuscules rarissimes de théologie et doctrine protestantes du XVIe, donnés par G.T. Strobel, auteur de plusieurs éditions de référence de Luther et de Melanchthon et historien de la Réforme du XVIIIe siècle. Ex-libris manuscrit de Paul Rubow.
In-8, demi-percaline chagrinée, dos lisse orné de filets dorés, titre doré, tranches mouchetées, plats de papier marbré, xl, 463 p. "Deuxième édition revue, corrigée et considérablement augmentée" de cet état complet de l'assistance en Belgique, réalisé à la demande du gouvernement belge et édité par les soins de l'administrateur général des établissements de charité et des prisons de Belgique. La préface est signée "Ch. S. de N." = Charles Francois Soudain de Niederwerth. Bon exemplaire.
In-8, broché, couverture lie de vin d'origine, (1) f., 86 p. Edition originale. "Politique mêlée de considérations techniques. Saint-Vincent défend Necker et veut prouver que les moyens employés par le ministre étaient 'les mieux combinés'. Pour étayer sa discussion, l'auteur considérera l'état des Finances au moment où Necker les prit en charge ; la situation du royaume, les améliorations et les économies résultant de son plan administratif" (INED, 4066). (Einaudi, 4963. Goldsmiths, 12200).
8vo., First Edition, some light offsetting from fold-ins to free endpapers; red cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in dustwrapper. Extracts relating to the Reform Act of 1832 from the diaries of Sir Denis Le Marchant, Edward John Littleton, Baron Hatherton, and Edward Law, Earl of Ellenborough
In-8, cartonnage bleu à la Bradel, dos orné de doubles filets dorés (reliure Laurenchet), 107 p. Edition originale. Ces "Considérations sur le Tiers-Etat" parurent avant l'œuvre célèbre de Sieyès qui s'y réfère (janvier 1789). Plus social, Rabaut traite des questions politiques et économiques. "Il réclame la liberté du commerce, la diminution et la simplification des impôts, la suppression de la réglementation industrielle et des barrières provinciales" (INED, 3694). Mais aussi, il est le premier à y développer la notion de "régénération" qui rencontra, dans la Révolution, le succès que l'on sait. (Goldsmiths'-Kress library, n°13742). Quelques pet. auréoles claires et petites réparation. Exemplaire bien relié.
Very Good Turkish, Ottoman (1500-1928) Original autograph letter signed by Lawyer Usmanbas sent to his daughter Fetânet Hanim who was sister of Turkish musician Ilhan Usmanbas, (1921-). 22x14 cm. In Ottoman script. 1 p. Full. Dated 26-7-[1]946. He mentions a lawsuit in detail.
Grand in-8, broché, couverture abîmée, x, 318 p., non coupé. "Par Pierre Marcha, seigneur du Prat, maître des requêtes de Marie de Médicis et en 1626 intendant de l'armée royale. Histoire complète des guerres dans le Vivarais de 1619 à 1629. Mais protestant d'abord, catholique ensuite, il émet des jugements partiaux, aussi l'éditeur prend soin de publier la 'Relation du duc de Rohan' à la suite". (Sources de l'histoire de France, 3588). Couverture abîmée, parfait état intérieur. Exemplaire non coupé.
Nancy, Presses Universitaires de Nancy, 1992; in-8, 161 x 240 mm, XII-212 pp., broché, couverture illustrée. Préface de François BLUCHE.
