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EGYPTIAN WALL PAINTING
Written by Francesco Tiradritti.
Stock no. 1827948
Published by Abbeville Press.
1st
2008.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
This book focuses on two-dimensional depictions in ancient Egypt, examining them as part of an elaborate code designed to maintain the so-called Maat - or Cosmic Order, Truth-Justice, and Universal Harmony - and thus integral to Egyptian lives and beliefs. Very large format. Very heavy. Beige cloth boards, black title to spine. Colour illustrations throughout. ISBN: 9780789210081. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at top front corner. Contained in publisher's slipcase which is lightly rubbed to lower rear corner (NR F).
- Categorised in:
- ART
- ART HISTORY
- HISTORY (EGYPTIAN)
- LINGUISTICS
THE GREY KING
Written by Susan Cooper.
Illustrated by Laura Carlin.
Stock no. 1827938
Published by Folio Society.
1st thus
2012.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Fourth book in "The Dark Is Rising" series. New preface by the author. Grey cloth spine, silver title. Grey pictorial paper boards. Colour illustrations. Small mark to base of text block. Else a lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is lightly shelf-scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- FOLIO SOCIETY
- CHILDRENS
SILVER ON THE TREE
Written by Susan Cooper.
Illustrated by Laura Carlin.
Stock no. 1827937
Published by Folio Society.
1st thus
2012.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Fifth and final book in "The Dark Is Rising" series. New preface by the author. Purple cloth spine with silver title, purple pictorial paper boards. Colour illustrations. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is lightly shelf-scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- FOLIO SOCIETY
- CHILDRENS
PARADISO
Written by Dante Alighieri; Henry Francis Cary; Michael Prodger.
Illustrated by Giovanni Di Paolo.
Stock no. 1827933
Published by Folio Society.
1st thus
2009.
Nearly fine condition.
Large format. Dark blue leather spine with gilt titles. Pale blue silk moire sides. Top edge blue. Superb colour illustrations by Di Paolo. Translated by Cary with an introductory essay by Prodger. A few minor (very light) marks to leather spine. Contents fine. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which has some very light shelf-scuffing (NR F).
- Categorised in:
- FOLIO SOCIETY
- POETRY
- LEATHER BINDING
KARS: VICTORY INTO DEFEAT
Written by Anthony J. Rundell.
Stock no. 1827835
Published by Impress.
1st
2005.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and maps. SIGNED by the author 'to mark the 150th anniversary of the capitulation of Kars'. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly scuffed.
DOMESTICATION OF RADIATA PINE (FORESTRY SCIENCES)
Written by Rowland D. Burdon; William J. Libby; Alan G. Brown.
Stock no. 1827830
Published by Springer.
1st
2017.
Very good condition.
Forestry Sciences 83. The story of the domestication of the radiata pine forms a classic case history in the development of modern commercial forestry, with trailblazing in both genetic improvement and plantation management. Green glazed boards. Colour photos. A physical print on demand item. ISBN: 9783319650173. Light scuffing to boards. A few marks to rear board plus remains of large label. Contents are clean.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- FORESTRY
- TREES
GEOLOGY AND WARFARE: EXAMPLES OF THE INFLUENCE OF TERRAIN AND GEOLOGISTS ON MILITARY OPERATIONS
Written by Edward P.F. Rose; C. Paul Nathanail.
Stock no. 1827824
Published by The Geological Society.
1st
2000.
Nearly fine condition.
Edited by Rose and Nathanail. Bringing together military applications of geology across a broad time frame and multi-national boundaries. While this work demonstrates the geological constraints on best use of ground for military purposes from a historical perspective, the principles are just as applicable today. Matt pictorial boards. B/w photos and maps. ISBN: 1862390657. Spine faded else nice, clean copy.
INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTORS
Written by Luc Reydams; Jan Wouters; Cedric Ryngaert.
Stock no. 1327558
Published by Oxford University Press.
1st
2012.
Slightly better than very good condition.
First book to analyse the crucial role played by the prosecution in international criminal trials. Glazed pictorial boards. 968 pages. ISBN: 9780199554294. Spine and corners bumped, contents fine (look unread).
A BUNDLE OF RAGS IN A CYCLONE: THE IRISH WATER SPANIEL
Written by Nick Waters.
Stock no. 1827819
Published by Nick Waters.
1998.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A celebration of a unique and versatile dog - a breed now recognised at the very top levels of competition in the show ring, a working gundog; a sniffer dog; an obedience and agility dog, but, above all, a character and companion. Burgundy cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and colour illustrations. ISBN: 095346590X. SIGNED by the author (with best wishes) to title page (slightly smudged). Corners lightly bumped. Text block slightly grubby. Pale marks to front endpaper. Pictorial dustwrapper is ligthly creased and lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- DOGS
- DOGS (FACTUAL)
- DOGS - GUNDOG
- SPANIELS
- PETS
DIDIER PIRONI - DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES
Written by Lorie Coffey; Jan Moller.
Stock no. 1827816
Published by Mercian Manuals Ltd.
1st
2004.
Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A biography. Didier Pironi was the archetypal racing driver, a woman in every port, wealthy and good looking. He appeared to have it all but it was never enough. His ambition was to become the first French Formula One World Champion and he was going to do that what ever it cost to achieve the reult, no matter who he upset on route. Was he just a highly motivated man or was he dour and calculating as often reported? Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 190308816X. Small nick to base of spine and lower front corner. Contents clean. Red pictorial dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at corners, lightly scuffed and lightly faded to spine.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR SPORT
- BIOGRAPHY
THE EQUINE HOSPITAL MANUAL
Written by Kevin Corley; Jennifer Stephen.
Illustrated by Stephen Cahalan.
Stock no. 1827805
Published by Blackwell Publishing.
2009.
Very good condition.
This book covers a range of procedures used on hospitalized adult horses and foals from the simple to the advanced. A heavy tome. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9781405130165. Second printing. 1" nick to middle front edge of spine. Corners bumped. Boards a little scuffed. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- VETERINARY
- HORSES
DISEASES OF CATTLE IN AUSTRALASIA
Written by T.J. Parkinson; J.J. Vermunt; J. Malmo; R. Laven.
Stock no. 1827804
Published by Massey University Press.
2nd
2019.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Second Edition, fully updated and redesigned. A comprehensive text book. An authoritative book for cattle veterinarians and veterinary students. Also useful to progressive farmers, professional agricultural advisors and those in other scientific disciplines who require access to both general and detailed knowledge on diseases of cattle in Australasia. Large format. A heavy tome. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9780995102958. Corners bumped and lightly worn, a few minor knocks to board edges (not surprising owing to the weight of the book). Boards very lightly scuffed. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- FARMING
- CATTLE (FARMING)
- VETERINARY
- AUSTRALIA
- NEW ZEALAND