Hope, ThomasMareMagnum
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1962An unabridged republication of a work originally published in1812 in 2 volumes as "Costumes of the Ancients" but now printed as a single volume. Carefully copied from ancient vases and statuary by Thomas Hope (1770-1831) a British collector and designer , these engravings combine unusual clarity of style with unquestioned authenticity.Over 700 illustrations depict all classes and occupations. xlvii.+ 300 plates. Book
1943Produced during World War II and a stirring account of the defense of Malta, and the incredible hardships endured by the residents of Malta, subjected to continual bombardment by both Italy and Germany. King George VI awarded the island the George Cross for their bravery, 208p. plates. maps on endpapers. Neat tight copy, but flawed, since the frontispiece is missing - this was a facsimile copy of the Military Order of the Day, May 1940, issued by General Dobbie. Book
1994A fantastic narrative of Maltese occult interwoven with the island's glorious history.Complete with theories and arguments ... it is s strange and eerie story. 19p. illus. Book
1979A travel guide to the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo, including illustrations, maps, plans and detailed practical information. It covers such sites of interest as prehistoric temples, baroque churches, fortifications and museums. 128p.maps.plans.index. Book
1975Small book about the architecture of Malta , the historic buildings and the marvellous stonework. 83p.plates. Previous owner added author title note to spine, else fine [9 copies found in WorldCat] Book
1963St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It was built by the Military Order of St. John between 1572 and 1577.Iit incorporates multiple chapels representing the various ancestral origins of the Knights and is a veritable museum pf 17th-19th century ecclesiastical art - frescoes sculptures etc-as - illustrated in B & W in this guide. 62p. index of artists. Book
1981Using contemporay quotes from eyewitneses and participants, this is the story of the way the people of Malta withstood the latest and greatest siege in their history. Very moving stories of their daily courage and endurance for under two and a half years of unending Blitz. (3,340 air raids with 14,000 tons of bombs dropped,9,000 buildings destroyed or damaged) 190p.plate, map. Paper covers scuffed, alse fine Book
1957"Malta . is unique, for it is both part of and apart from Mediterranean civilization." and this book describes the fascinating combination. 244p.plates, fold-out map. Book
1998"spicing history with anecdote and practicality with wit, Simon Gaul's hugely comprehensive and thoroughly entertaining companion guide takes you to the hottest beaches and most sparkling watering holes, but also snoops into 350 churches and explores the monumental remains of prehistoric sites older than the Pyramids, and takes you for walks along Malta's striking rocky coast." 387p. illus index maps on end papers. Donor note on title page. else as new. Book
1992Foreword by Richard Engand . Text in English, French, Italian, German and Maltese. A delightful collection of photographs of Malta by Jonathan Beacom. 148p. Photographs. maps on end papers.DJ with wrinkled lamination, else near fine. a sponsored edition issued "With the compliments of Francis Busuttil & Sons" and signed by the donors on half title Dkj cmp;e [ NO copies found in WorlCat] Book
1989Well illustrated tourist souvenir guide to Malta and Gozo. Photographs by Mario Mintoff. 12p. text + 70 pages of colour photographs Book
1989Well illustrated tourist souvenir guide to Malta and its islands: Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Mosta, Comino, Ta' Pinu, Mdina, Sliema and S. Julian, Wied Iz-zurrieq, Bugibba, Gozo, Ggantija, The Three Cities, Hagar Qim, St. Paul's Bay, Xlendi, Ghajn Tuffieha, Tarxien, Mnajdra, Mellieha, Dwejra, Rabat. Malta, Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Mosta, Comino, Ta' Pinu, Mdina, Sliema and S. Julian, Wied Iz-zurrieq, Bugibba, Gozo, Ggantija, The Three Cities, Hagar Qim, St. Paul's Bay, Xlendi, Ghajn Tuffieha, Tarxien. 128p. col. photographs .Bright crisp copy in stiff card covers.[NO copies found in WorldCat] Book
2004A large-scale map designed to help visitors to plan their holidays and explore Malta and Gozo. It contains town plans, hotels and details of local amenities and places of interest. Information in English, Deutsch, Italiano, Franc?ais Undated c.2004? Map
1967The authors' travels to many places around the world in his yacht the "Mary Deare" - which included Malta and the Aegean and Ionian islands. 288p. plates (some col) Attractive copy with bright red cover, gilt title. Mark on rear end paper, else fine little. Book
1985A Personal Adventure in the Mediterranean. .After crossing the Atlantic in their sailboat, the authors cruised from Tangier through the Mediterranean to their destination at Lindos on the island of Rhodes. 219p. Clean crisp copy. Book
First Edition, 4to, 21 illustrations in the text, [5], 6-80 pp., original printed boards, cloth spine.
The envelope (141 x 73mm) is addressed to "Mr. T. Jenkin. 32, Strada Reale. Malta", contained within is a piece of brown cloth (46 x 21mm) with edges frayed, on the reverse of the envelope in a contemporary hand "A Piece of "Pizzaio's" "Shroud" taken from the Cathedral at "Lima" in 1870. Not by [Miracle?]. Pizzaro was the Conqueror of Peru about 1520." Gonzalo Pizarro (1513-1548) was a Spanish conquistador who was one of his brother Francisco's main lieutenants during the conquest of the Inca Empire. Gonzalo was cruel and ruthless, but undeniably a very effective soldier. After the conquest, he fought alongside his brothers and their supporters during the civil wars that broke out among the conquistadors. Later, he led the resistance in Peru to the "New Laws" of 1542, taking up arms against an official Spanish Viceroy: this earned him a royal execution in 1548. "Gonzalo's remains were not exposed to the indignities inflicted on Carbajal's, whose quarters were hung in chains on the four great roads leading to Cuzco. Centeno saved Pizarro's body from being stripped, by redeeming his costly raiment from the executioner, and in this sumptuous shroud it was laid in the chapel of the convent of Our Lady of Mercy in Cuzco." (Precott, The Conquest of Peru, p.497).
First Edition, 21, [1] pp., original cloth-backed printed wrappers, a nice copy.
220 x 130mm, single sheet, printed on both sides, lists replacement fees for lost, torn or defaced books, fines, includes special provision for subscribers in the outlying villages, residents of Gozo have the privilege of taking twice the number of books, law 18 pertains to quarantine.
Fourth edition, 12mo, 207, [1] pp., advertisements at beginning and end, photographic illustrations in the text (all full-page), original red printed wrappers.
Folio, 2 parts, 76; 57, [1]pp., blank margins of first and last leaves slightly chipped, disbound.
First Scottish printing, folio, 3, [1]pp., drop-head title, 2 stab holes on inner blank margins, disbound. The act states that if any goods, wares, or merchandise are imported or exported contrary to any order of His Majesty in Council the goods shall be forfeited. This includes the ship "with all her Guns, Ammunition, Furniture, Tackle and Apparel."
Large 8vo, 48pp., illustrated throughout, orig. printed wrappers, spine with old cellotage.
2 volumes gr. In-8, 175-146p. Edition limitée et numérotée 1/1000 exemplaires sur pur chiffon Lafuma (représentant le tirage total). Avec des illustrations en noir de Jean Paldacci. Préface d'Henri Coulet. En parfaite condition.
In-8, 354p. Illustré de documents hors texte. Exemplaire enrichi d'un envoi autographe signé de l'auteure en page de faux-titre.