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Se översättningH E Balch / John Hassall R.I - Wookey Hole. Its caves and cave dwellers - 1914
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Very Scarce and sought after 1st Edition 1914 Book “Wookey Hole” Its caves and cave dwellers by H.E. Balch F.S.A
Introduction by Professor Boyd Dawkins
Illustrated Period Restorations and Drawings by John Hassall R.I
Cave Photographs and Diagrams by J H Savory
Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press London Edinburgh Glasgow New York Toronto Melbourne Bombay 1914
This is the scarce 1914 First Edition Large Deluxe Portfolio with original publisher binding and hardback boards and hand made rough cut paper which are bright and unspoiled throughout decorated profusely with drawings, renderings and period photogravures.
268pp in very good fine condition making this a very limited and sought after book which was quite groundbreaking at the time
Wookey Hole. Its caves and cave dwellers by H.E. Balch is one of the classic books about caves from the early 1900s. Balch was the doyen of Mendip caving during the period and illustrated his book with photographs by John Savory and artwork by John Hassall.
The production quality is high and this is a fine, large-format book about the cave's archaeology and description of its passages.
This is an important first edition in good condition: a real collectors' item.
Binding: Hardback
Dustjacket: None issued when published
Size: 258mm x 320mm approx
Pages: 268
Illustrations: 36 plates in sepia, countless drawings in b&w
Publication date: 1914
Detailed condition:
Age-related discolouration to cover; corners bumped. Spine is firm and solid. Page edges untrimmed (as normal for this title), but very clean and complete. Overall, a very good fine copy.
Condition: Very good Fine
Author: Herbert Balch
PLEASE NOTE:
- This item will be shipped from UK. Depending on your country of residence, you may be subject to import taxes and additional duties such as VAT! Make sure that you are aware of the import rules in the country of destination. These custom charges cannot be calculated prior to shipping since the amount you may pay is determined by customs officials in the country of destination. Please keep this information in mind before bidding!
- Always take a very good look at the pictures before bidding. The pictures and the descriptions provide the most possible accurate condition of the item.
- In the event that you come across any problem after you purchase the lot, please always contact the seller before leaving a negative feedback, because we will always find out a solution to overcome any inconvenience and to resolve any problem you encounter.
- The lot will be neatly and properly packaged with no expense spared and it will be shipped by tracked expedited courier UPS, aiming to ship within 48 hours after payment. You will immediately receive the tracking number of the shipment. Also please be aware that we cannot have any control over shipping and the methods of the courier once the lot is sent. If you come across any problem with the shipment, please contact us and we will always find out a solution together.
Very Scarce and sought after 1st Edition 1914 Book “Wookey Hole” Its caves and cave dwellers by H.E. Balch F.S.A
Introduction by Professor Boyd Dawkins
Illustrated Period Restorations and Drawings by John Hassall R.I
Cave Photographs and Diagrams by J H Savory
Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press London Edinburgh Glasgow New York Toronto Melbourne Bombay 1914
This is the scarce 1914 First Edition Large Deluxe Portfolio with original publisher binding and hardback boards and hand made rough cut paper which are bright and unspoiled throughout decorated profusely with drawings, renderings and period photogravures.
268pp in very good fine condition making this a very limited and sought after book which was quite groundbreaking at the time
Wookey Hole. Its caves and cave dwellers by H.E. Balch is one of the classic books about caves from the early 1900s. Balch was the doyen of Mendip caving during the period and illustrated his book with photographs by John Savory and artwork by John Hassall.
The production quality is high and this is a fine, large-format book about the cave's archaeology and description of its passages.
This is an important first edition in good condition: a real collectors' item.
Binding: Hardback
Dustjacket: None issued when published
Size: 258mm x 320mm approx
Pages: 268
Illustrations: 36 plates in sepia, countless drawings in b&w
Publication date: 1914
Detailed condition:
Age-related discolouration to cover; corners bumped. Spine is firm and solid. Page edges untrimmed (as normal for this title), but very clean and complete. Overall, a very good fine copy.
Condition: Very good Fine
Author: Herbert Balch
PLEASE NOTE:
- This item will be shipped from UK. Depending on your country of residence, you may be subject to import taxes and additional duties such as VAT! Make sure that you are aware of the import rules in the country of destination. These custom charges cannot be calculated prior to shipping since the amount you may pay is determined by customs officials in the country of destination. Please keep this information in mind before bidding!
- Always take a very good look at the pictures before bidding. The pictures and the descriptions provide the most possible accurate condition of the item.
- In the event that you come across any problem after you purchase the lot, please always contact the seller before leaving a negative feedback, because we will always find out a solution to overcome any inconvenience and to resolve any problem you encounter.
- The lot will be neatly and properly packaged with no expense spared and it will be shipped by tracked expedited courier UPS, aiming to ship within 48 hours after payment. You will immediately receive the tracking number of the shipment. Also please be aware that we cannot have any control over shipping and the methods of the courier once the lot is sent. If you come across any problem with the shipment, please contact us and we will always find out a solution together.
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Good communication, book as described, very well wrapped up. Very serious seller. But the shipping with UPS is a catastrophy, as always...
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Serious seller, good communication, packaging etc. And most importantly, now I have a very beautifull Bible.
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Good personal contact with the seller. At my request she sent the book later, although that caused more hassle for her. The book was shipped with care.
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Fast, item as described, everything fine, thanks!
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Mentionné scotch a l intérieur mais aussi a l'extérieur, ca n' était pas mentionné, donc pas mal des frais pour restaurer
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A lovely old book, burnished with the golden glow of age, and expeditiously shipped. Couldn't be more pleased.
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Keurig verpakt , maar upc was voor ons een drama , hebben erg veelmoeite gehad om te betalen , wat uiteindelijk wel gelukt is , maar iets kopen uit de uk , dat zullen we niet meer doen .
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Fast delivery, good communication, item as described. Any time again!!
Se översättningFantastic prompt payer
het product was netjes verpakt en is zoals omschreven, snelle levering vanuit de u.k. heel tevreden mee.
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Thank you for this beautiful signed copy!
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