Search Results: Authors starting with G from GN Books and Prints

Trigonometry by G. W. Brewster, M.A.

















Hardback, publisher and date unstated but preface dated 1933 and printed by Butler and Tanner Ltd, Frome and London, viii + 304 pages.











Octavo/8vo, measures around 8 3/4" by 5 3/4" by 3/4". No dust jacket. Dark blue cloth binding, gilt lettering to spine. A little marking and scuffing to binding but quite clean. Signs of wear, rubbing at edges and on hinges. Bumped corners. Book has very slight forward tilt. Binding slack, cracking to inner hinges but book contents reasonably firm. Page edges browned, scuffed and a bit marked. Previous owner name and scribbled out name to front free endpaper. The odd mark to page surfaces and occasional pencil marking but otherwise clean. See pictures for further information.

The Paston Letters, edited by James Gairdner.
Hardback, 1986, published by Alan Sutton Publishing, Gloucester.
All six volumes contained in one book, but please note the print is very small.
Measures 10" x 7". With dust jacket, which has some marks and is a bit tattered, with some wear, chips, small tears but is otherwise intact. Black cloth binding, which is very clean. Bumped corners and a bit bumped at base of spine also. Signs of shelf-wear at edges of boards and spine. Binding firm. Page edges tanned and a little scuffed but reasonably clean. Page surfaces generally clean, no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information.

The Journal of the Rev. William Bagshaw Stevens, edited by Georgina Galbraith

















Hardback, 1965, first edition, illustrated, published by Oxford University Press (Oxford at the Clarendon Press), London, xxvii + 550 pages.











Octavo/8vo, measures around 8 3/4" by 5 7/8" by 1 5/8". No dust jacket. Dark blue cloth binding, gilt lettering to spine, which is a bit creased. Minor marking and some scuffing to binding but quite clean and colouring still vivid. Small signs of wear, a little rubbing at edges. A little slackness to binding but generally firm. Page edges scuffed and a bit marked. Page surfaces clean, no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information.

In an Unknown Land by Thomas GannHardback, 1924, first edition, published by Duckworth and Co., London, 263 pages.An exploration of the East Coast of Yucatan.Octavo/8vo. Measures around 8 5/8" by 5 5/8" by 1 12/". Red cloth boards and spine with gilt lettering and detail to spine. Some fading to spine though gilt still visible. Boards are a bit scuffed and marked but generally clean and have largely retained their colour. Signs of rubbing and shelf-wear, small tear at top of spine. Corners bumped and a little torn. Inner hinges are cracked, especially front one, where textblock only attached by a small amount at base. Page edges browned, foxed and marked. Previous owner inscription to FFEP and library sticker and stamps to rear pastedown. Plate between pages 202 and 203 has jagged edges and is partially loose. The odd little tear to an edge here and there and a little foxing to page surfaces but no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information.

Politics in the Age of Peel: A study in the Technique of Parliamentary Representation 1850-1850 by Norman Gash.
Hardback, 1964 (first published 1953) published by Longmans, London, 496 pages + xxii.
Measures around 9" by 6" by 1 1/4". No dust jacket. Black cloth binding, silver lettering to spine. A patch of discolouration to spine. Scuffing and a little marking, some signs of shelf-wear, slightly bumped corners. Binding firm. Page edges a little browned, scuffed and marked. Previous owner inscription to front pastedown but otherwise page surfaces clean, no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information.

The Hawk Eternal by David Gemmell [Second Book of The Hawk Queen] Hardback, 1995, first edition, first print, published by Legend Books, London, 313 pages.
In good condition. Some scuffing to dust jacket but very clean, very slight edge-wear. A couple of small tears where denting has occurred. Blue cloth binding, red lettering to spine, slight marking but clean and quite firm. Some denting and small signs of shelf-wear. Tanning to page edges and some marking but quite clean. Page surfaces generally clean, no inscriptions, marginalia, underlining, etc. See pictures for more information.

For the Sake of Elena by Elizabeth George

Paperback, 1992, uncorrected proof copy.


In good condition, close to very good. Some fading to spine and edges of covers. Slight scuffing, marking and denting to covers. Very slightly bumped corners. The odd small mark and slight tanning to page edges but otherwise quite clean and page surfaces very clean, no underlining, marginalia, etc.

The Methodist Hymn Book, Illustrated with Biography, History, Incident and Anecdote, by George John Stevenson, M.A.
Hardback, 1894, second edition, published by Charles H. Kelly, London, 636 pages.
Patterned red cloth boards and spine, with gilt detail to front board and lettering to spine. Fading to spine though title still visible. Boards are a bit scuffed and little marked but have retained much of their colour. Signs of rubbing and shelf-wear. Corners a little bumped. Binding reasonably firm though strained in the odd place. Page edges browned and a bit scuffed and marked. Page surfaces are quite clean, odd marks here and there but no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information.

Strangers at Golden Path by Mary Gervaise Hardback, 1958, first edition, with black and white illustrations. Dust jacket has some tears and chips and has been price-clipped. It has some foxing and other marks but has largely retained its colours and has been given a protective clear plastic cover. Some scuffing, denting and discolouration to cover. Considerable foxing and browning to page edges and the odd mark to page surfaces, which are otherwise reasonably clean, with no marginalia, underlining, etc. See pictures for further information.

An antique print containing an illustration of a horse riding scene, possibly set in Tudor times, entitled "'Correction to be Used Against Restifeness'!" by artist G. D. Giles.
This print/plate was taken from a book containing two titles in one: 'Riding' by Captain Robert Weir and others; and 'Polo' by J. Moray Brown. Part of the Badminton Library series. Published in 1902 by Longmans, Green, and Co., London. Minor marking and scuffing, more visible mark to upper edge (see pictures) but mostly clean. Mounted and matted with white and cream acid-free card, measuring 9" x 7 (22.8cm x 17.8cm) with a window size of a little under 7" x 5" and comes in a cellophane bag. This would make for a lovely gift and may appeal to those interested in the work of artist G. D. Giles, equestrian, horse-riding or sport generally.

An antique print containing an illustration of a horse riding countryside scene, entitled "'An Awkward Position" by artist G. D. Giles.
This print/plate was taken from a book containing two titles in one: 'Riding' by Captain Robert Weir and others; and 'Polo' by J. Moray Brown. Part of the Badminton Library series. Published in 1902 by Longmans, Green, and Co., London. Minor marking and scuffing but mostly clean. Mounted and matted with white and cream acid-free card, measuring 9" x 7 (22.8cm x 17.8cm) with a window size of a little under 7" x 5" and comes in a cellophane bag. This would make for a lovely gift and may appeal to those interested in the work of artist G. D. Giles, equestrian, horse-riding or sport generally.

An antique print containing an illustration of a horse race entitled 'The Final Struggle' by artist G. D. Giles. This print/plate was taken from a book containing two titles in one: 'Riding' by Captain Robert Weir and others; and 'Polo' by J. Moray Brown. Part of the Badminton Library series. Published in 1902 by Longmans, Green, and Co., London. Some marking and scuffing but mostly clean. Mounted and matted with white and cream acid-free card, measuring 9" x 7 (22.8cm x 17.8cm) with a window size of a little under 7" x 5" and comes in a cellophane bag. This would make for a lovely gift and may appeal to those interested in the work of artist G. D. Giles, equestrian, horse-riding, racing or sport generally.

Hot Lead by Jake Gillies
Hardback, 1950, first edition, published by Clerke & Cockeran Publishers Ltd., London, 160 pages.












Measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/4". No dust jacket. Red cloth binding, black lettering to spine. Some discolouration and marking to spine, some minor marking and scuffing to boards. Signs of shelf-wear. Corners bumped. Binding a bit slack and strained, split to inner rear hinge. Browning and foxing to page edges. Some marking and foxing to page surfaces but no marginalia, underlining, etc. See pictures for further information.

Circles Round the Wagon by Fred Gipson.
Hardback, 1949, first edition, published by Michael Joseph, London, 191 pages.
Fading, scuffing and a little marking to boards and spine. Spine particularly faded but title still visible. Front board has Boots Booklovers Library sticker and rear pastedown has remnants of a Boots label. Binding reasonably firm though cracked between pages 128 and 129. Slightly bumped corners. A little browning and marking to page edges but quite clean for age. Page surfaces generally clean, no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information.

A job lot of six opera booklets/brochures/pamphlets/programmes, mostly containing lyrics, for artists including Verdi and Puccini, covering works like La Triviata and Tosca. Most booklets are in Italian - five opera lyric booklets and one opera information booklet (in English). Vintage, a couple appear to date from the 1890s, four are Edizioni Ricordi. In varying condition, some good for age but one quite tattered, some contain pencil marks, previous owner names, etc. See pictures for further information.

Tumbling in the Hay by Oliver St. John Gogarty

Hardcover, 1939, first edition, published by Constable and Company Ltd, 326 pages + xii.
Measures around 9" by 5 7/8" by 1 3/8". Dust jacket is a bit torn, tattered and chipped with some marking and scuffing. Black cloth binding, gilt lettering to spine, some marking to rear board but otherwise clean. Signs of shelf-wear. Binding firm. Lower page edges deckled, edges generally a little browned, marked, foxed and scuffed. Gift inscription to front free endpaper but otherwise page surfaces clean, with no marginalia, underlining, etc. See pictures for further information.

Lukacs and Heidegger: Towards a New Philosophy by Lucien Goldmann Paperback, 1979, review copy with publisher's review request compliments slip, published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, London, 112 pages + xxiv.
Measures around 8 1/2" by 5 1/2". Some discolouration to edges of covers and substantial fading to spine. Some marking and scuffing, with creasing to back cover. Binding reasonably firm. Page edges a little marked and scuffed but quite clean. Page surfaces quite clean, with no marginalia, underlining, etc. See pictures for further information.

Old Homes and History Around Fredericksburg by John T. Goolrick

Hardcover, 1929, first edition, illustrated, published by Garrett & Massie, Inc. Publishers, Richmond, 105 pages + xii.

Scarce title. Measures 6 1/4" by 4 3/4" by 5/8". Dust jacket is tattered and torn, with some marking, scuffing and tape repairs; rear section has been replaced. Clearsleeve removable dust jacket protector has been added to prevent further degradation. Dark green cloth binding with black lettering to front board and spine. Binding reasonably firm and clean. Page edges browned, tanned, a little scuffed and marked. Map endpapers. Page surfaces generally clean, with no marginalia, underlining, etc. See pictures for more information.

The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame

















Hardback, undated but believed to be circa 1930s, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd., London, 287 pages.











Sextodecimo/16mo. Measures around 6 7/8" by 4 7/8" by 3/4". Burgundy leatherette binding on flexible boards, gilt detail and lettering to front board. Discolouration to spine, gilt lettering there has mostly faded. Also discolouration to edges of boards. Book fans out a little towards outer edges. Scuffing and signs of shelf-wear, slightly bumped corners. Cloth ribbon marker, a little tattered and foxed. Binding firm. Upper page edges gilt. Outer and lower page edges browned and marked, all page edges scuffed. Some marking and discolouration to endpapers. The odd mark but page surfaces generally clean, no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information.

Perspective of a Century: A volume for the Centenary of Trinity College Melbourne 1872-1972, compiled by James Grant.
Hardback, 1972, first edition, published by The Council of Trinity College, Melbourne, flat-signed by the author on title page and inscribed by the author on inside of FFEP: "For JDM from JAG - One chaplain to another, 28.XII.1972".
In good condition. Considerable wear and tear to dust jacket along with foxing. Boards in very good condition apart from very small signs of shelf-wear. Binding and hinges reasonably firm. Page edges quite marked but page surfaces clean with no underlining, marginalia, etc. though a small amount of foxing at extremities.