The first half of the twentieth century
List the first half of the twentieth century
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Originally published in the first half of the twentieth century, these meditative, concise volumes have never previously appeared in paperbacksee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoverall in good condition, some minor marks/'stains on the back cover and some slight rubbing to the cornersoxfam bookshop hexham the inspiration of ernest holmes has reached hundreds of thousands of readers through his classic works, many of which are just now becoming available in paperbackwhether a newcomer to the philosophy holmes founded or a veteran reader, you will find great power and practicality in the words that render holmes one of the most celebrated and beloved mystical teachers of the past hundred years
6 €
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"-michael eric dyson, new york times a history of how political philosophy was recast by the rise of postwar liberalism and irrevocably changed by john rawls's a theory of justicein the shadow of justice tells the story of how liberal political philosophy was transformed in the second half of the twentieth century under the influence of john rawlsin this first-ever history of contemporary liberal theory, katrina forrester shows how liberal egalitarianism-a set of ideas about justice, equality, obligation, and the state-became dominant, and traces its emergence from the political and ideological context of the postwar united states and britainpages are clean and tight with no tears, bumps, or nicksusing archival sources, forrester explores the ascent and legacy of this form of liberalism by examining its origins in midcentury debates among american antistatists and british egalitariansin these years, political philosophers extended, developed, and reshaped this liberalism as they responded to challenges and alternatives on the left and right-from the new international economic order to the rise of the new right "a forceful, encyclopedic studysee oxfam website for delivery information read morein the aftermath of the civil rights movement and the vietnam war, rawls's a theory of justice made a particular kind of liberalism essential to political philosophyfine unclipped dust-wrapperoxfam bookshop cotham hill black boards with gold-embossed spine which is unbrokenthese thinkers remade political philosophy in ways that influenced not only their own trajectory but also that of their criticsshe traces the roots of contemporary theories of justice and inequality, civil disobedience, just war, global and intergenerational justice, and population ethics in the s and '70s and beyondrecasting the history of late twentieth-century political thought and providing novel interpretations and fresh perspectives on major political philosophers, in the shadow of justice offers a rigorous look at liberalism's ambitions and limits
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25 €
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This material was a more affordable yet interesting choice in replacing the expensive carrara marble and widely used, especially in large villas, from the late 19th century to the early 20th centuryorigin: veneto (italy), from the first half of the 20th century, made of grit: the scraps from the processing of vicenza stone and granite are mixed with cement, and coloured with natural oxides mixed with waterare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe item is offered in its original condition, with an old restoration on the right arm (see the detail encircled in red in the photos)dimensions: h 156 cm + base h 51x44x38it has been coloured again at a later time with white limestatue with baseplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe sculpture depicts: a young girl with a dovecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
224 €
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12 songs from the first half of the 20th century: ballin the jack by chris smith - originally written in and used in the film the krays in th street rag song which was the theme for the joe franklin show and used in the film the english patient together, a vocal waltz from i don't mind being all alone by geoffrey gelder and his kettner's five (very poor condition but music generally intact) a song of sleep by lord henry somerset, originally written in come back to erin by claribel come back to sorrento by ernesto de curtis rose dreams by a j stasny just like darby and joan by edgar leslie and joseph george gilbert play to me gipsy by karel vacek jealousy by jacob game tired hands by al piantadosi the music is from a large collection of my grandmothers which has been lovingly played for many yearsas far as i am able to tell all music is in a playable conditionpaper has yellowed with age and some pieces have tears and dogeared edgeswith the exception of one item detailed above, the condition of the items is fairhappy to post if the buyer pays postage (ÂŁ3
6 €
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Although very clear, given the item’s wear, it can be dated back to the first half of the 20th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikitogether with the big horse, a tower is also represented, which is symbol of poncy wealthplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storefrom my father, it has always been part of my collectionbeautiful coat of arms with winged horse, pegasus, amazing animal used by several demigods such as hercules and perseuscatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablecarved in the typical hard palombino stone from tuscany-lazio
290 €
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Made in italy in the first half of the 20th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikisugar bowl in chiselled silver 800, in empire styleplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablein good condition with small signs of wear
33 €
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Valuable sculpture from the first half of the 20th century depicting pulcinellaare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikishipping by a specialized company with professional packaging and tracking codeheight 42 cm plus the beech wood basea piece of impressive craftsmanship with terracotta head and hands, glass eyes and handmade linen clothesthe gaze and the highly professional craftsmanship are truly admirableplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storein case of issues with shipping please contact us before leaving a negative feedback, we will find the best solution for youhandmade wooden mandolincatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
64 €
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Outstanding jewellery box in silver 800 from the first half of the 19th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikifast tracked shipment via insured mailthe box has been finely engraved with flowers, wreaths and acanthus leavesits lid has been embellished with a large blue agate plate in the central part and four blue agate cabochons on cornersplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeweight: 830 gramsrectangular jewellery box with hinges, resting on ball-shaped feethallmarks: fasces () mi 10 (milanese silversmith micheletto attilio, still active)catawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
390 €
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It dates back to the first half of the 20th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikirichly decorated with various figureshas nice worn signs that give the whole appearancevery nice large antique brass picture frameplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storedimensions: 31 x 20 cmcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethe condition is good
54 €
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Made in italy during the first half of the 20th centurysilver fineness hallmark: 800 silver net weight: 210 grams dimensions: 17are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiprovenance: from a noble milanese residenceplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeoutstanding box with a hand cut crystal body and a silver lid with a putto shaped handle on top5 x 14 cm in perfect conditiontracked shipping with insurancecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablean amazing collector’s item in art nouveau silver, masterly handmade in italy
127 €
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Made in the first half of the 20th century in the manner of antoine-louis barye ()are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storebears signature aa bronze statue of dogs chasing a rabbitcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
277 €
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The sculpture can be dated back to the first half of the 17th century, in flemish styledimensions: from arms to feet 54 cm origin: commissioned by a notable customer in southern italyare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe precious object is accompanied by a certificate of originality (see photo)preservation: some visible signs of time, which do not affect the object and do not need any restoration workplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeat auction with a very low reserve price, do not miss it! the reserve price is above the starting price thresholdcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablea rare, large and important crucifix made of silver-plated and chiselled copper with traces of contemporary gilt
239 €
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They are from the first half of the 20th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiregistered shippingtwo bronze figurines on a marble pedestalwoman with 2 jugs and a woman with 2 bucketsthe images are not markedplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storefine casting, beautiful designcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablefigurines plus pedestal are 12 cm high and without a pedestal they are 8 cm
56 €
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It comes from the venice lido area and dates back to the second half of the 19th centuryit comes in first patina with some lacquer and gilding lossesare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikidimensions, height 26 cm, length 89 cm, weight 3 kgit has been revised by an expert in restorative conservation workoverdoor carved in walnut wood, lacquered and with pure gold gilding, featuring an aristocratic coat of arms and plants motifsaccurate packaging and tracked shippingplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeperfect to add a touch of elegance to antique home decorcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
118 €
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It comes from the venice lido area and dates back to the second half of the 19th centuryit is still in first patina, with some gilding and lacquer lossesa nice work of art that, inserted in a suitable environment, adds a whimsical venetian touchare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiwalnut carved over door carved, lacquer finished with pure gold leafit features a noble coat of arms in the centre and two, winged gryphons on the sidesaccurate packaging and tracked shippingplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storedimensions, height 24 cm, length 120 cmit has been revised by an expert in restorative conservation workcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
158 €
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Made and signed by mario buccellati in the first half of the 20th centuryprovenance: from an important italian collection of 20th century silverware piecesmario buccellati opened his first store in , in milan, then expanded his empire firstly throughout italy (florence and rome) and in the s, throughout the united states, by opening its flagship store on fifth avenue, in new yorkhe was recognized by collectors as one of the best jewellers and silversmiths in the worldare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikihallmarks: mario buccellati, sterling, italy dimensions: 13 x 8 x 12 cm weight: 665 grams the putto shows some flaws on its shoulder and left arm, otherwise the item is in perfect conditiontracked and insured shippingplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
247 €
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8 pieces of assorted piano music from the first half of the 20th century and possibly earlier: what is a mammie daddy, copyright the victor march composed by henry still, copyright dreams of heaven march by c d blake dreams of heaven march by charles d blake the broken melody by auguste van biene, copyrightthe size of many of the pieces (10 inch x 14 inch) suggest they may originate from the early 20th century but i cannot confirm thispaper has yellowed and can be quite fragile, margins and corners are dogeared and there are small tearsfire by ezra reidthe cover of the book is missingdespite imperfections, i believe the music to be in tact and in a playable conditionthe music is part of a large collection of my grandmothers that was lovingly played for a number of yearsthis piece has significantly deteriorated with age and has been covered with brown paperthe condition of the music reflects its ageworton david's fourth selection of popular song and dance hitsan unknown selection of pieces from the gem series book 57the piece was used in a silent romance filmhappy to post if the buyer pays postage (ÂŁ3
7 €
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Top quality italian handmade item, signed by mario buccellati during the first half of the 20th centurymario buccellati opened his first store, in in milan, then expanded his empire first throughout italy and around the worldhe was recognized by collectors as one of the best jewellers and silversmiths in the worldare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikibuccellati, sterling, italy dimensions: 12 x 7amazing semi-precious stone trinket bowl, embellished with a putto playing the flute in sterling silver7 cm overall weight: 486 grams the putto shows some flaws on its left shoulder, as shown by pictures, otherwise in perfect conditionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeshipping with tracking and insurancehallmarks (on the back): mcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
229 €
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Baluster * first half of the 20th century * believed to have been part of a balustrade * in original condition and has thus been given a nice patina over the years * a beautiful decorative item and can serve as a candlestick, for example * in good condition, with signs of useare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki50 cm, diameter base 12* dimensions: hplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store5 cm * weight: 7 kg registered shippingcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
42 €
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Belgium, first half of the 17th century read moreare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithis bas-relief represents saint barbara and the symbols of captivity and martyrdomplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablebeautiful carving and patina
243 €
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Superb quality first half of the 20th century solid 800 silver round shaped centerpiece with finely detailed naturalistic scrolls openwork border fully hallmarked "800" together with "rare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available" silversmith's mark diameter 30 cm height 3 cm weight 544 grams in clean fine circa 100 years old original condition without repairs as you can see in pictures that are part of the description international buyers welcomed worldwide registered mail shipping careful packaging read more
197 €
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Superb quality first half of the 20th century solid 800 silver round shaped large centerpiece finely hand chased with foliated decoration on 3 naturalistic scrolls feetare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storefully hallmarked 800 together with an indistinct italian silversmith's mark diameter 29 cm height 6 cm net silver weight 340 grams in clean fine original condition without repairs as you can see in pictures that are part of the description international buyers welcomed worldwide registered mail shipping nature respectful recycled carefully packed read morecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
162 €
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At least from the first half of the 20th century, but possibly from 19th centurya very fine carved large rams head box (approx
75 €
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At least from the first half of the 20th century, but possibly from 19th centurya very fine carved large rams head box (approx** see all my other antique, vintage and collectables for sale **collection or posted via royal mail signed for
75 €
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At least from the first half of the 20th century, but possibly from 19th centurya very fine carved large rams head box (approx**please view my other items for sale**collection or posted via royal mail signed for
75 €
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Oxfam shop colne road the reputation of rainer maria rilke has grown steadily since his death in ; today he is widely considered to be the greatest poet of the twentieth centuryincluded too are passages from rilke's influential novel, the notebooks of malte laurids brigge, and nine of his brilliant uncollected prose pieces"if rilke had written in english," denis donoghue wrote in the new york times book review, "he would have written in this english"his work is masterfulit contains representative poems from his early collections the book of hours and the book of pictures; many selections from the revolutionary new poems, which drew inspiration from rodin and cezanne; the hitherto little-known "requiem for a friend"; and a generous selection of the late uncollected poems, which constitute some of his finest workfinally, the book presents the poet's two greatest masterpieces in their entirety: the duino elegies and the sonnets to orpheus"rilke's voice, with its extraordinary combination of formality, power, speed and lightness, can be heard in mr" see oxfam website for delivery information read more" ahead of all parting is an abundant selection of rilke's lifeworkmitchell's versions more clearly than in any others," said wthis modern library edition presents stephen mitchell's acclaimed translations of rilke, which have won praise for their re-creation of the poet's rich formal music and depth of thought
7 €
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Height 88 cm, first half of the 20th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikivarious marblesplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteroman marble bust of antoninus piusour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
906 €
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This richly decorated piece of furniture is probably made in the second half of the 19th century in germanyare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikidimensions of the box: 140 x 56 x 53 cmthese are not normally visiblethese are typical for the age of the furniture and contribute to the authentic character of the box(length x width x depth) in the pictures, some repair marks can be seen at the bottom of the boxin particular, the doors that open to the side consist of beautiful carvings with representations of birds and plantsfor sale due to excessiveness, this beautiful wooden hunting boxplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe leaf shows some age cracksthe box is in beautiful original condition with of course the necessary traces of usecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
244 €
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Oxfam bookshop swanage gina mckee, ioan grufford, damian lewis and rupert graves star in this tv adaptation of john galsworthy's classic story of london society in the early years of the twentieth centuryhowever, his relationship with his wife irene (mckee) is troubled from the outset, and when she begins having an affair, it starts to tear the family apartsee oxfam website for delivery information read moresoames forsyte (lewis) is a partner in the family law firm and a resolute believer in the stability of the old moral order
7 €
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Refined two-handled cup with saucer, made in milan in the first half of the 19th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiin good conditiontracked and insured shippingthe cup shows this very same decorative motif on its faceted body and has two scroll-shaped handlesthe lower rim of the cup shows a small dent, as shown by the last picturesthe saucer has a poly-lobed rim and is richly decorated with scrolls and flowerssilver fineness hallmark: an anvilplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeplease, see the similar hallmark i have found and photographed in an essay about antique silver hallmarkscatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethe saucer is in vermeil unlike the outer body of the cup: likely it was a choice by the silversmith (the cup body looks as if it were in vermeil due to the mirrored saucer)total weight: 331 grams
221 €