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Best.-Nr. FORT992339Viking Canada. Used - Very Good. First Edition First Printing Viking Canada unknown
2009Best.-Nr. 002534Viking Canada 2009. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. About the book: Hardcover with jacket. First Edition First Printing. Both book and jacket are in very good condition. Additional photos available upon request. Viking Canada hardcover
2010Best.-Nr. Alibris.0056925Penguin Books Canada. 2010. Abridged. Abridged. Abridged. Trade paperback. Fine. Trade paperback US. Glued binding. 544 p. Audience: General/trade; General/trade; General/trade. . No previous owner's name. Clean tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark. . Penguin Books Canada paperback
Best.-Nr. 1087853869.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1996Best.-Nr. Q-1563083000Libraries Unlimited 1996-01-15. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Libraries Unlimited paperback
1996Best.-Nr. x-1563083000Libraries Unltd Inc 1996. Paperback. New. 204 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.50 inches. Libraries Unltd Inc paperback
1907Best.-Nr. 44437New York: Frank Tousey Publisher 1907. Paperback. April 10 1907 edition No. 462 of "Pluck and Luck: Complete Stories of Adventure." 4to. Pictorial color wrappers. 29pp 3pp ads. Good plus. Almost rates "Very good" for outer wrappers are rather bright but lightly edgeworn; inner text pages moderately age toned and a bit delicate as usual. A tight and nice issue of this adventure weekly. Lovely chromolithograph front wrapper depicts a policeman aiding a woman collapsed on the sidewalk of a bustling Manhattan street while a white-bearded tophatted gent attacks on onlooker with his cane. Caption below reads: "He rushed to the assistance of the blind girl and raised her up saying: 'It's me Jennie Mike on de top floor don't yer know Here's your cent. Never mind de bloke. He's no good. You'll only get into trouble if you say any more.'" A tight 'n' bright example with delightful front wrapper graphics. A far better than average dime novel actually "Price 5 Cents" or "penny dreadful" with text printed in two columns. Frank Tousey, Publisher paperback
Best.-Nr. 17-1161San Francisco CA: Montgomery Gallery 1984. . 8vo. 58 pp. Soft cover. Very Good. Color plates throughout.From the Library of Pasquale Iannetti with book loan card. San Francisco, CA: Montgomery Gallery, 1984. paperback
Best.-Nr. 033169073X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 1805672002.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 1805674994.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2005Best.-Nr. Q-1597523496Wipf and Stock 2005-12-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Wipf and Stock paperback
2006Best.-Nr. Q-1933390174Chooseco 2006-05-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Chooseco paperback
1850Best.-Nr. 095871London and New York: The London Printing and Publishing Company 1850. Volumes 1 to 4 of 6. Books measure 11 x 7 3/4 inches. Collation xxiv744pp 23842188pp 18 full page portraits 29 double page maps. Volume 1. British North America. Volume 2. Australia. Volume 3. New Zealand Tasmania. Volume 4. Africa West Indies. Map 1. World Western. 2. British America. 3. North America. 4. Canada. 5. Canada New Brunswick. 6. Nova Scotia. 7. Australia. 8. Eastern Hemisphere. 9. New South Wales. 10. Victoria Port Philip. 11. South Australia. 12 Western Australia. 13 Polynesia. 14. Van Dieman's Island. 15. New Zealand. 16. The World. 17. Falkland Island's. 18. West India Island's. 19. Jamacia. 20. Africa. 21. Jamacia. 22. Cape Colony. 23. Natal Kaffraria. 24. Western Africa. 25. South America. 26. Central America. 27. British Guayana. 28. Isthmus of Panama. 29. Island's in the Atlantic. Bound in original publishers half calf calf corners cloth baords raised bands gilt tooling full marble edges marble endpapers. Calf rubbed scuffed on edges and corners. Bindings in good clean firm condition. Internally some occasional staining to portraits maps in very good clean condition. A very nice work maps in very good clean condition. First Edition. Period Half Calf. Very Good. Large 8vo. The London Printing and Publishing Company Hardcover
Best.-Nr. 57628London And NY: The London Printing and Publishing Co. N.D. Hardcover. Very Good. 6 volumes in three; volumes 1 through six. Contemporary or later half leather with cloth boards gilt marbled page edges. Mild corner wear/bumping. Mild foxing. No date circa 1850. Includes all maps and plates except lacks the portrait of Francis Bacon in Volume 1. ; quarto . The London Printing and Publishing Co hardcover
1844Best.-Nr. 206479London UK: Henry G Bohn 1844. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Two folding maps with hand colouring of Southern Africa and of Mauritius. Includes chapters covering the history geography population government of the Cape Colony Mauritius and of the Seychelles. 417pp. Book has been re-bound in brown cloths and new end papers. Foxing to the feps obverse of frontis and title page otherwise a very good copy. . Henry G Bohn hardcover
1853Best.-Nr. 65055London: The London Printing and Publishing Company n.d. 1853. First edition 4to pp. 11 1 208; text printed in double column engraved portrait frontispiece of Sir Ralph Abercrombie by W. Finden after Hoppner; 4 double-page Tallis maps hand-colored in outline with vignette illustrations of Cape Colony; Natal and Kaffraria; western Africa; and the islands of the Atlantic - Bermuda Madeira Azores and Cape Verde; tables in the text; bound in the publisher's original bright red blind-stamped florally decorated and textured cloth; gilt cover national symbol and title spine titles gilt and decorated. Binding with some edge wear; maps and text block in very good condition. Pages 1-12 consist of a list of subscribers and a "Home-Colonial Directory of Manufacturers Warehousemen &c." alphabetically organized and with description of good services on offer. The 4 maps are engraved by J. Rapkin. Maps are decorated with vignettes by H. Warren and H. Winkles engraved by J. Rogers W. Lacey G.R. Manwaring and W. Wrightson. A history and chronology of the British involvement in the British colonies as given in the title; OCLC notes that an illustrated and engraved title page appears only in Vol. 1 of this series of works by R. Montgomery Martin Esq. c. 1803-1868 the "late treasurer to the Queen at Hong Kong and member of Her Majesty's Legislative Council in China." Robert Montgomery Martin's History of the British Colonies was first published in 1834-5 and "occupies five volumes and slightly more than 3000 loosely-printed octavo pages. It offered the first comprehensive account of the globe-spanning version of the British empire which had taken shape in the course of the Napoleonic wars placing India and Canada under the same umbrella as Malta and Gozo." This "history" went through several iterations the last being The British Colonies issued in the 1850s which boasted a quite impressive list of subscribers including the Queen the Earl of Derby and the third Earl Grey" see Alex Middleton Robert Montgomery Martin and the origins of 'Greater Britain' at oradotoxdotacdotuk. The London Printing and Publishing Company, n.d. unknown
1850Best.-Nr. 145271London: The London Printing and Publishing Company nd. 1850s. Hardcover. Very good. 6 vols. in 3 books: xxiv 744; ii 384 ii 188; 564 ii 172 p. 29 cm. Engraved title in vol. 1. 32 engraved portraits and views. 39 double-page Tallis maps with outline hand-colour drawn and engraved by J. Rapin. Text in double columns. Rebound in half brown leather with brown cloth by Keith Felton. Marbled endpapers and text block edges. 4 raised bands on spine gilt trim. Some rubbing and scratches to cloth. Corners worn. A few scuffs to leather spines and a few small black marks. Former owner's bookplates on front pastedowns. Vol. I has repaired edge to frontispiece. Some light dampstains to edges of book 2's frontispiece. These volumes provide information on the history topography geology government population and industry of the Empire. I. British North America. Vol. II. Australia. Vol. III. New Zealand Tasmania Etc. Vol. IV. Africa and the West Indies. V. British India. VI. Ceylon East India and Mediterranean Settlements. Montgomery was a civil servant who served as Colonial Treasurer of Hong Kong from 1844 to 1845. He was a founding member of the Statistical Society of London 1834 the Colonial Society 1837 and the East India Association 1867. TPL 3009. Mendelssohn III 269-70. See Sabin 4498 Hocken p. 56 & Ferguson 12306. The London Printing and Publishing Company hardcover
1856Best.-Nr. 1364928London: The London Printing and Publishing Company c. 1856-1857. Small quarto; 564 ii pages; G; three-quarters black leather binding with blind rolls over brown pebbled paper boards paneled spine with red labels and gilt titling; notable shelfwear to covers including rubbing scuffing chipping cracking and particularly heavy wear to head of spine; fore edge of textblock mildly wavy and scuffed black top edge dye red speckling to fore and bottom edges; black and white illustrations throughout map illustrations removed at gutter; shelved case 9. cf. OCLC 918417183 1027493713 1027525359 "LATE TREASURER TO THE QUEEN AT HONG-KONG; AND MEMBER OF HER MAJESTY'S LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN CHINA" title page. 1364928. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. The London Printing and Publishing Company unknown
1850Best.-Nr. 119859London: Tallis & Co. c.1850. 1st ed. thus. Very Good. large octavo. hardback in decorated cloth 1-168 169-360 361-568 569-744 1-192 193-184 208 188 1-180 181-372 373-564 172pp. engraved plates indexes Some minimal chips to lovely bright red boards with bright gilt on front boards & spines. NOTE there are no maps in this otherwise nice set Tallis & Co. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 002941The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited. Not Stated Presumed First Edition. Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket. These ten volumes date between 1850 and 1860. Gold decorated spines and front cover. Blind embossed decoration on the front and back covers. Volume I Book 1: 12 xxiv 1-168 pages British North America Book I - Eastern and Western Canada. Missing the spine. 4 engravings 4 double page maps. Volume I Book 2: 12 from page 169 to 336; 4 engravings and two double page maps. Volume I Book 3: 16 from 361 to 568; Austral-Asia - Island Continent; spine missing a piece 3 engravings and 2 fold out maps. Volume I Book 4: 12 from 569 to 744 pages; 3 engravings 3 double page maps. Division V Book 5 16 from page 1 to 192; Islands in the Southern Pacific; 3 engravings 4 double page maps one loose; spine is loose hinges cracked. Book 6 Division VI 16 from page 193 to 384; 2 engravings 4 maps; missing 2 inches on the spine hinges cracked. Division VII Book 7; 12 from page 1 to 208 5 double page maps 1 engraving. Division VIII Book 8 British Possessions in the West Indies and in Southern and Central America; 12 188 pages; one engraving 5 double page maps; spine cracked. Division IX Book 9; British Possessions in Asia 12 from page 1 to 180 3 engravings 3 double page maps. Division X Book 10: 12 from 183 to 372 pages; 3 engravings 3 double page maps. The covers are all soiled. Brown water marks on some pages. Top and tails of the spines are all worn. The 35 hand painted maps were drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin and hand coloured in outline are decorated with scenes animals official seals and are with ornate borders all engraved by J. Rogers or R. Wallis after illustrations by H. Warren. This is a heavy set and may require additional shipping charges. Size: 7.5 x 11.25 The London Printing and Publishing Company, Limited hardcover
1850Best.-Nr. 7438London: John Tallis & Company. Fair with no dust jacket. c. 1850. First Edition. Hardcover. The verso of the plate of Sir Walter Raleigh and the verso of one page of the world map have old mould stains not affecting the recto of the map. Some old mould stains to margins of engraved plates. Cloth boards rubbed and stained. Corners bumped and bruised. A few wrinkles to cloth. 1/4" missing to cloth at ends of spine. Some staining to endpapers.; No date c. 1850. The first volume Division 1 of 9 this volume covering part of Canada. Engraved title. 10 page list of subscribers engraved frontispiece of Queen Elizabeth 2 engraved portraits Francis Bacon Sir Walter Raleigh engraved title page xxiv 168 pages 4 double page maps with hand-colouring World Map; British America; Canada New Brunswick; & Canada. Maps are by John Tallis & Company. Page dimensions: 279 x 185mm. The maps are generally in good condition. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . John Tallis & Company hardcover
1857Best.-Nr. CRTeMART11London & New York: The London Printing and Publishing Company 1851-1857. 1857. 6 Volumes in 12 preliminary matter for the six volumes bound in at end. 4to. engraved title 32 engraved portraits & views the portrait of Banks supplied & 39 double-page Tallis maps with outline hand-colour drawn & engraved by J.Rapin. text in double columes. original blind & gilt-stamped cloth some fraying to corners & joints & chipping to spine ends 2 covers with modest stains plates with significant foxing & some with marginal dampstaining the maps clean. "A work of extraordinary research reference and completeness upon colonial matters and policy." Hocken The volumes provide information on the history topography geology government population industry and trade of Australia New Zealand British India South Africa the West Indies Gibraltar Hong Kong Canada with separate chapters on Canada East and West Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland Vancouver's Island and Hudson's Bay Territory &c. TPL 3009. Mendelssohn III 269-70. See Sabin 44908 Hocken p. 56 & Ferguson 12306. Hardcover. Good. London & New York: The London Printing and Publishing Company, [1851-1857?]. hardcover
2026Best.-Nr. LRB46007979Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Hardcover binding. Language: English. Approximately 804 pages. Volumes 5 to 6 of a multi-volume work bound together in a single book. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1851. Text in English. This comprehensive work by Robert Montgomery Martin provides a detailed examination of the British colonies in the mid-19th century. Organized into six volumes it covers British North America Australia New Zealand Africa the West Indies and British India offering insights into their historical development geographical extent social conditions and economic resources. A valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in colonial history and British imperial expansion. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026Best.-Nr. LRB46007980Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Hardcover binding. Language: English. Approximately 854 pages. Volumes 3 to 4 of a multi-volume work bound together in a single book. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1851. Text in English. This comprehensive work by Robert Montgomery Martin provides a detailed examination of the British colonies in the mid-19th century. Organized into six volumes it covers British North America Australia New Zealand Tasmania Africa the West Indies British India Ceylon East India and Mediterranean settlements. The text offers historical context geographical descriptions and insights into the political economic and social conditions of these territories during the colonial era. A valuable resource for historians researchers and scholars interested in British imperial history and colonial studies. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback