Search Results: Biographies & Autobiographies from Owaka Books

Edited by Alan Neame. 1st English edition, published by Chapman & Hall Ltd. in London, 1962. Hardback. In near-fine condition, but an ex-library copy with the expected number of stickers and stamps. The dust jacket has been taped around the edges and too the hardcover itself. There are a few surface marks, but it is protected from further surface damage by a clear plastic cover. Some foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

1st edition, published by John Murray in London, 1979. Hardback. In fairly good condition. The dust jacket has a few small marks visible, but is protected from further surface damage by a clear plastic cover. Some tanning and light foxing visible on the inside pages.

1st English Translation, published by Quartet Books Limited in London, 1974. Hardback. In fair condition. The dust jacket is lightly tanned and faded around edges, but is protected from further surface damage by a clear plastic cover. Some light tanning and foxing visible on the inside pages. Includes relevant text, maps, and photographic plates.

1st edition, published by Harper Collins Publishers in London, 1996. In fair condition. The dust jacket is faded slightly along the spine and has several small tape marks visible on the back cover, but is protected from any further surface damage by a clear plastic cover. An ex-library copy with the resulting number of stickers and stamps. Severe tanning, but no foxing visible on the inside pages.

1st edition, published by Viking Penguin Inc. (The Penguin Group) in London and New York, 1990. Hardback. In fair condition, but an ex-library copy with the resulting number of stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is worn slightly around the edges with a few small surface marks. There are several tape markings visible on the inside front cover. Some foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

Translated by Paul Findlay. 1st English translation, published by Collins Clear-Type Press in London, 1951. Hardback. In fine condition. The dust jacket is worn around the edges with a few small tears and surface marks, but it is protected from further surface damage by a clear plastic cover. Foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

1st edition, published by J. M. Dent & Co. in London, and E. P. Dutton & Co. in New York. Hardback. In fair condition. Ex-library copy with the resulting number of stickers and stamps. No dust jacket, and the hardcover is worn slightly around the edges. The inside pages are rough cut with some tanning and light foxing visible. The top edge of the inside pages has also been gilded gold.

1st edition, published by Evans Brothers Limited in London, 1949. Hardback. In fine condition. The dust jacket is torn in several places, including the top and bottom edge of the spine, but it is protected from further surface damage by a clear plastic cover. The top edge of the inside pages has been stained red, visible when the book is closed. There is also some foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

1st edition, published by W. & R. Chambers in London and Edinburgh, 1883. In near-fine condition. The leather on the spine and the corners has cracked and torn in several places, but the binding remains intact. Some fading and slight water damage to the front cover. There is a small inscription penned by a previous owner on the flyleaf, and foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

>A gorgeous, gilded cloth-bound reprint from the family library with an appendix, and illustrations by George Cruikshank. No date is given, but there is an inscription penned by a previous owner dated 1973. Published by Ward, Lock, & Co. in London. In near-fine condition. The hardcover is worn around the edge, faded along the spine, and the back cover panel has been water damaged. Severe tanning, and some foxing visible on the inside pages.

Potentially a 1st edition, but no edition details are recorded, and the only given date is that of the dedication note. Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited. In fine condition. The hardcover is slightly worn around the edges, particularly the top and bottom of the spine. Pages 357-364 have come loose, but are tucked into their rightful place in the book. The top edge of the inside pages has been painted gold. A large sticker has been partially torn off the inside of the front hardcover panel. Some foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd. in London, 1952. Likely 2nd edition. 316 pages. In fine condition. No dust jacket. Ex-library copy with the resulting number of stamps and stickers. Tanning and foxing visible on the inside pages. Includes relevant text and photographic plates.

Translated by Eric Mosbacher. 1st English Translation, published by Andre Deutsch Limited in London, 1962. Hardback. In fair condition. The dust jacket is worn slightly around the edges, mainly along the spine, but is protected from further damage by a clear plastic cover. There is a small inscription penned by a previous owner on the flyleaf. Some foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

>Reprint, published by Choose Health in Australia, 2014. Paperback. In good condition. The softcover is slightly worn around the right corners where the pages have been turned, but is otherwise undamaged. The author's signature is located on the inside title page. Some tanning, but no foxing visible on the inside pages.

5th impression published by Sheed and Ward Ltd. in great Britain, 1935. In near fine condition. No jacket, but the hardcover is intact. Some wear visible along the edges of the spine and corners. An ex-library copy with the expected number of stamps and stickers visible. Some tanning and foxing visible on the inside pages.

1st edition. Published by Lindsay Drummond Ltd. in London, 1938. In near-fine condition. No dust jacket, and the hardcover panels are fairly worn, particularly around the edges and along the spine. An ex-library copy with the resulting number of stamps and stickers. Some foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

>The Silver Library new impression, published by Longmans, Green, and Co., Ltd. in London, 1909. Hardback. In fine condition. An ex-library copy with the resulting number of stickers and stamps. No dust jacket, and the hardcover is worn slightly around the edges with some fading along the spine. The inside pages are rough cut with some foxing and tanning visible.

Reprint, published by William Heinemann Ltd. in London, 1974. Hardback. In relatively fine condition. The dust jacket is worn slightly around the edges and has rubbing marks on the front and back cover panels. It is protected from any further damage by a clear plastic cover. There is an inscription penned by a previous owner on the inside title page. Some tanning and foxing visible on the inside pages.

1st edition, published by John Murray in London, 1963. Hardback. In near-fine condition. Ex-library copy with the resulting number of stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is protected by a clear plastic cover, but the edges are worn and the cover is torn is several places. The bottom edge of the hardcover panels is damaged, likely from being shelved. Some foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages.

>1st edition, published by Arthur Barker Ltd. in London, 1956. Hardback. In fair condition. The dust jacket is worn slightly around the edges with a few small tears, but it is protected from further surface damage by a clear plastic cover. Some foxing and tanning visible on the inside pages. Includes relevant text and photographs.