1984, ISBN: 22a16fbbcd54658b344a21b116c3ceca

(London).: (John W. Parker).. March 4th,1837.. Engraving on a single newspaper leaf, 14.3 x 20.5 cm; related text on the verso, spot of browning affecting the upper edge of the image, in … More...

(London).: (John W. Parker).. March 4th,1837.. Engraving on a single newspaper leaf, 14.3 x 20.5 cm; related text on the verso, spot of browning affecting the upper edge of the image, in very good condition. Front-page illustration prepared for "The Saturday Magazine" a 19th Century British journal for the improvement of "the working man" published by the Committee of General Literature and Education. The text on the verso notes the harsh life of boat-trackers: "Their labour is extremely severe; we read of their toiling for sixteen hours consecutively, against a stream whose swiftness precluded the slightest intermission of their exertions. They are obliged sometimes to wade up to the middle in mud, sometimes to swim across creeks, and immediately afterwards perhaps, to expose their naked bodies to a scorching sun. They are kept constantly at their work by a soldier..." The editor also notes that the 1816 Amherst Embassy to China, was provided 300 trackers for 20 vessels. ., (John W. Parker)., 0, Fort Washington, PA : Christian Literature Crusade; [Worcester ; London : Ebenezer Baylis and Son, Ltd., The Trinity Press], 1964., 1964. Good. [1st edition] ; 92 pp. ; illustrated, map ; 19 cm. ; OCLC: 21247820 ; LC: BV3427.T3 ; blue boards with black lettering, in dramatic color dustjacket ; dramatic juvenile retelling of the life of Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission ; slight tear to front top of dustjacket ; a trifle dusty, else G/G, Fort Washington, PA : Christian Literature Crusade; [Worcester ; London : Ebenezer Baylis and Son, Ltd., The Trinity Press], 196, 1964, 2.5, Boston: Little, Brown and Company, [1984]., 1984. First edition. First U. S. edition. 4to. Blue cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, maps on front and rear endpapers, 160 pp., introduction, illustrated from color photographs, maps, about the contributors, index. Contains detailed information about eleven rivers of the world to include "The Yangtze" by Paul Theroux, "The Volga" by Bruce Chatwin, and "The Mississippi" by Libby Purves, plus eight other contributions. Fine, bright, unread copy in dust jacket with minor rubbing to the spine ends and a few tiny nicks to the top edge of the rear cover., Little, Brown and Company, [1984]., 1984, 0<

1984, ISBN: 22a16fbbcd54658b344a21b116c3ceca

Hardcover

Gebraucht, wie neu, [PU: National Geographic Society], Jacket, One of the 1st Editions limited to 230,000 copies. In burgundy cloth hardcovers with gilt and green titles. In zan UNREAD co… More...

Gebraucht, wie neu, [PU: National Geographic Society], Jacket, One of the 1st Editions limited to 230,000 copies. In burgundy cloth hardcovers with gilt and green titles. In zan UNREAD condition except for former owners name and address sticker inside front cover under the fly leaf. DJ has creasing and nicks to edges - shelf wear ++. 448 pages of details and photos from Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and America (north and south!). An absolutely stunning publication. REGRETTABLY ADDITIONAL SHIPPING WILL APPLY IN VIEW OF SIZE/WEIGHT., Books<

1984, ISBN: 22a16fbbcd54658b344a21b116c3ceca

Washington DC: National Geograhic Society, 1984. Stated 1st Edition (deluxe).. Oversize Harback in dark green padded boards w gilt stamped art.. Fine unmarked, no jacket.. Gorgeously il… More...

Washington DC: National Geograhic Society, 1984. Stated 1st Edition (deluxe).. Oversize Harback in dark green padded boards w gilt stamped art.. Fine unmarked, no jacket.. Gorgeously illustrated overview of the major rivers of each continent. Mint copy of HB 1st, deluxe edition. 9 x 11-1/4, 448 pp, index, color photos & illus, pink endpapers, all edges gilt, red silk placemarker bound-in., National Geograhic Society, 1984, 5<