Search Results: Authors starting with B from Athbhreith Dochais Antiquarian & Rare Books

You get one antique The British and American Reformed Practice of Medicine: Embracing a Treatise on the Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Diseases Generally, on Eclectic Principles; Including a Synopsis of Physiology and Midwifery hardcover by W. Beach, M.D. and published by Thomas Simmons in Birmingham, UK in 1859. It is illustrated by W. Beach, M.D. and is in English. It measures approximately 10.25 inches long by 7.5 inches wide. The book is in good condition. The covers and edges do have some wear. Please see all pictures.

You get one antique The Life and Works Of Joseph Wright, A.R.A. by William Bemrose 1885 hardcover book published by Bemrose and Sons in London. It does not come with a dust jacket. This item is in English. This is a perfect example of a book where the sum of its parts is greater than the whole. The book itself has some issues, including the fact that it only includes the first chapter. The boards are original and show signs of wear / stains. Only the top third of the spine is still attached to the pages. The pages' edges show wear. There is no random writing on the pages - just purposeful notes about what is in the book. The story about the family is presented over three pages. There is no further text after these pages. There are a number of black and white plates throughout the book. The frontispiece is a vignette of Joseph Wright that was reproduced by A. & W. Dawson's Positive Etching process. Note that the pages do have some foxing.
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You get one vintage Grand-pere Maxime histoire vieux chimiste by Lucien Biart HC book published by Librairie Plon in Paris. It does not come with a dust jacket. This item is in French and is in good condition with some wear to its corners and edges. The spine is cracked, but there are no loose pages and the book is complete. The pages have tanned over the years, but are gilded all around. There is an inscription to a previous owner on the front end-paper. This item is 9.5 inches tall by 7 inches wide. These measurements are approximations to give you an idea of the size of the book. Please see all pictures.

You get one vintage Boudoir Decoy by John Dexter (Robert Bonfils) 1966 softcover book published by Greenleaf Classics in San Diego. (Leisure Book - LB1131). This item is in English. The cover art was done by Robert Bonfils. Its hinges and pages are fine. There is some wear to the covers, otherwise it is in very good condition. The binding is tight and the book is complete with no loose pages, This item is 6.75 inches tall by 4.25 inches wide. These measurements are approximations to give you an idea of the size of the book. Please see all pictures.

You get one antique Der Heilige Petrus in Rom und Rom ohne Petrus by Karl Brandes hardcover book published by Karl und Nikolaus Benziger in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. It does not come with a dust jacket. This item is in German. This book is in good condition with some wear to its cover and edges. It appears as if something was stuck to the back of the book at some time. The binding is tight and the book is complete with no loose pages. The pages are free of writing, but a few do have thumbprints. This item is 7.25 inches tall by 4.75 inches wide. These measurements are approximations to give you an idea of the size of the book. Please see all pictures.

You get one vintage Passionate Sadist by James Burke 1970 softcover book published by Continental Classics in the USA. This item is in English and is in good condition with some wear to its covers and edges. The covers do have some creasing. The binding is tight and the book is complete with no loose pages, This item is 7 inches tall by 4.25 inches wide. These measurements are approximations to give you an idea of the size of the book. Please see all pictures.