The quarter of a century
List the quarter of a century
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The work quickly won wide recognition, both as an admirable digest of the numberless observations made with regard to the development of animals during the quarter of a century preceding its publication, and as a work of original research'on the halftitle pageour book is in good general condition for its age, its green cloth covers somewhat battered, stained and faded in placesinside, however, the binding is firm with no loose pages; all pages clean and bright apart from slight browning of edgestwo pencilled annotations: 'almeida'Â at the top of the front pastedown, and 'shere the author turns his attention to vertebrates, displaying a vigorous scientific imagination, controlled by a logical sense that rigidly distinguished between fact and hypothesissee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music islington this is the second volume of a ground-breaking and seminal research publication, the first having dealt with invertebratescovers plain with impressed line borders, spine with gilt bands top & bottom, and title etc in gilt letters - all rather dulledhe lost his life while attempting the ascent of mont blanche was regarded by his colleagues as one of the greatest biologists of his day and a successor to charles darwinfrancis (frank) maitland balfour () was a british biologist, and younger brother of the politician arthur balfourendpapers appear slightly newer than the main textblockroughcut page fore-edgesrubbing of edges & angles, shelf wear to top & tail of spine, and bumped corners with some frank damage
24 €
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Many years later she tells her story from a hotel in new york, opening a window into an extraordinary half-hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degradation and summoning up a quarter of a century of japan's dramatic history'intimate and brutal, written in cool, lucid prose it is a novel whose psychological empathy and historical truths are outstanding' mail on sunday see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop hertford 'an epic tale and a brutal evocation of a disappearing world' the timesa young peasant girl is sold as servant and apprentice to a renowned geisha house
2 €
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Dutch school of the 18th century the attack of a dutch boat by an english boat drawing, gouache on paper no signature drawing: 18 x 24 cm old oak frame: 32 x 39 cm good condition read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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The title is end of a centurythe label on the disk is likely to have minor wear and possibly writing on the labelwhen playing surface noise may be evident, especially in the quiet soft passages and during intro and fade
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Oxfam shop colne road the dictionary of 20th century british book illustrators alan horne antique collectors society woodbridgevg++ ÂŁ see oxfam website for delivery information read moreunclipped wrappercontaining potted biographies of over british illustratorsmore than 300 b/w and 160 full colour illustrations
20 €
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"collins provides a thorough history of the new nineteenth century material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focusing on determining role of the reinforced concrete frame" - from the foreword of a later editionhe argues that perret provides the first rational and effective expression of classical principles in modern constructionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop raeburn place in good condition - the dust jacket is in poor condition (tears to the front top and around the top of the spine and price-clipped), the book itself is in very good condition (very bright pages, no markings" kenneth frampton: '"concrete" remains a valuable historical text that in many respects has never been given its dueit is an unmatched pioneering history of the development of reinforced concrete up tofinally, until very recently it was the only readily available monograph on auguste perret in english307pp + 104 photographic plates at the rearit records and analyses the densely articulated, if provincial, english debate with respect to the aesthetic challenge posed by the increasing popularity of concrete from around onwards
(England)
45 €
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Wristwatches: history of a century's development by helmut kahlert, richard muhe, gisbert lbrunner - hardcover **mint condition**
28 €
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Germany, hanau late 19th centuryour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storesolid silver spice container in the shape of a partridgeplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableinsured shipmentorfèvre simon rosenau
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See oxfam website for delivery information read morethe tardis is drawn to a space station where the doctor (colin baker) is subjected to a time lord inquiry into his behaviour, presided over by an inquisitoroxfam shop queen's road this four-disc bbc box-set features the episodes of the classic science fiction series - the mysterious planet, mind warp, terror of the vervoids and the ultimate foe - that make up the trial of a time lord storylinethe prosecuting counsel, the valeyard, presents the first piece of evidence, which consists of a recording played back on a screen linked to the matrixit concerns a visit by the doctor and peri to the desolate planet ravolox
9 €
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She writes vividly about a specific neighborhood of naples from the late-s through to the current day and about two remarkable young women who are very much the products of that place and timea beautiful and delicate tale of confluence and reversal," ferrante proves herself to be one of italy's most accomplished storytellerslove, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their storiessee oxfam website for delivery information read moremarriage appears to have imprisoned lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for elenawith these books, which the new yorker's james wood described as "large, captivating, amiably peopledoxfam bookshop ealing in , elena ferrante's my brilliant friend introduced readers to the unforgettable elena and lila, whose lifelong friendship provides the backbone for the neapolitan novelsin the story of a new name, lila has recently married and made her entrée into the family business; elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighbourhood that she so often finds stiflingyet in doing so she has created a world in which readers will recognize themselves and has drawn a marvellously nuanced portrait of friendshipyet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life's challengesin these neapolitan novels, elena ferrante, the acclaimed author of the days of abandonment, gives readers a poignant and universal story about friendship and belongingthe story of a new name is the second book in this series
4 €
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For the customer who would like a long-term delivery, a free storage service is availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storesculpture decorations of flower vases and foliagefor the islands and the rest of the world, quote on requestplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableitems will be shipped as registered parcelslovely tapestry with its cushionsshipping: france: 10 to 30 days europe: 15 to 30 days for further information, please contact us: read moreour shipment fees include transport, packing, packing material, labour and insurancedimensions: h ________________________ after purchase and payment of the item in our store, the shipping process will be initiated: furniture check, packaging, contact with carriers, shipmentlarge louis xv bed or resting sofa in the shape of a boat in fruit wood
215 €
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Minor foxing to edges of text block, which is otherwise lightly but evenly tannedshelf wear to top and bottom edges of spinesee oxfam website for delivery information read morerear free endpaper has been torn outoxfam bookshop newport the story of a yorkshire woman who was called upon by the ministry of labour and national service to be directed to work of national importancea heart-warming and touching collection of anecdotes about life as a clippie, and how it impacted upon her life at homeblue cloth covered boards with gilt text to spineendpapers discolouredgiven the choice between working in a factory or going into transport, she chose the latter and became a conductress on a tramvarious scuffs, marks and discolouration
34 €
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Or, they are also on friday ad, until soldlots of other sets available if you want to browse more when you comeportrait of sinatra 40 songs from the life of a man double vinylthank you for lookingitem location: cheddar, somerset(click to reveal full phone number) for directions or email through the friday ad websitehappy to post by hermes at costartist: frank sinatra tracklist: a1: let's face the music a2: nancy (with the laughing face) a3: i've got you under my skin a4: let me try again (laisse moi le temps) a5: fly me to the moon a6: all or nothing at all a7: for once in my life a8: bonita a9: my kind of town a10: call me irresponsible b1: all the way b2: strangers in the night b3: didn't we b4: come fly with me b5: second time around b6: in the wee small hours of the morning b7: bad, bad leroy brown b8: softly, as i leave you b9: cycles b10: send in the clowns c1: that's life c2: little green apples c3: song of the sabia c4: goody goody c5: empty tables c6: i believe i'm gonna love you c7: stargazer c8: i sing the songs (i write the songs) c9: you are the sunshine of my life c10: it was a very good year d1: something stupid d2: young at heart d3: you make me feel so young d4: yesterday d5: pennies from heaven d6: if d7: something d8: star d9: love's been good to me d10: my way belonged to my dad, but now sadly, no longer needed
15 €
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It is 39 cm wide, 14 cm deep, and 22 cm highi will also send if the buyer will pay for the additional cost of sendingthere are some signs of use but it is in good physical conditionplease contact me for the cost of doing sothe terracotta wall planter is in the shape of a shell with a bunch of grapes feature at its base where there is a drainagle holebuyer can collecti will deliver locally
15 €
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Set of 6 coalport collection plates the tale of a country village robert herseybone china made in england the old mill the village smithy granny's cottage picnic by the river the wedding the village shop read more
10 €
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Thank you for lookinghere i have for sale is an antique brooch in the form of a fish, as you can see in the photo's this is decorated with enamel work and stones, this is a good size brooch and i would say around 2" long and 1! tall (can get exact measurements when i find a ruler, on the back of the brooch it has the word silver stamped in raised letters, i will post this free of charge to anywhere in england, payment by cheque or bank transfer please, proof of posting can always be given if neededbrooch is just under 2:1/2" long x 1:3/4" tall
50 €
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Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storewill be carefully packaged and shipped with track & tracephotos are part of the descriptionsize: 30 x 23 x 7 cm bird 12 x 8 cmplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikibig bird bath in the shape of a shellcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablecan be picked up after consultationcan also be used as a drinking/feeding trayin perfect but used condition
44 €
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Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecondition: goodplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablesilver with glass/crystal salt shaker in the shape of a swandimensions: 7 cm high and 7 cm longwill be carefully packaged and sent by registered mailsee the photos for a good impression of what you’ll receive
45 €
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Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethis table piece, in the shape of a rooster is a pepper shakerhallmarked 800 on interior of the headby removing the head one can fill it with ground peppervery nice, original table piece
84 €
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Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeflawless! the photos are part of the descriptioncream cast iron with rust-patina - very solid quality and 3please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availabletwo hefty charming garden pickers with the top in the shape of a harp with two spiral earsit will be properly packaged and sent by registered mailpick up in zoetermeer (z-h, the netherlands) is also possible
44 €
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Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe depiction is reminiscent of works by the artist "laurel"please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableunusual lamp foot in the form of a seated faunvery good conditioncountry of origin: france size: 24 x 13 x 17 cm read moregold-plated terracotta
225 €
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Clarity: transparent cut: marquise, round, faceted hallmarked 925 silverour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeornate pendant in the shape of a cross decorated with amethystsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikigemstones are usually treated to enhance the colour or the claritycatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableit is the figure of patriarch zabulon and the apostle stregistered shipment with insurance and track & traceno research has been conducted on this specific itemthe pastoral ring of catholic bishops is usually adorned with an amethyst; hence the name of bishop stone given to this variety of quartzin christian symbolism, amethyst represents modesty and humilitystrong protectiondimensions: cm 225 g for ct in totalphotos taken in artificial light
67 €
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Oxfam bookshop victoria the making of a marchioness is a novel by frances hodgson burnettsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe collected version was republished by persephone booksit was followed by a sequel, the methods of lady walderhurst, but both have been subsequently published together, either under the original name the making of a marchioness or as emily fox-seton it was made into a bbc radio 4 classic serial in
8 €
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Fully hallmarked for birminghamour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeall in good, clean conditionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableit is about 15cm long and 7cm at its widesta stylish solid silver dish or bowl in the form of a viking shipmakers mark poorly struck, but possibly for s blanckensee and sonand 7cm high to the top of the scrolllong oval shape with a scroll terminal at each end
(England)
43 €
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Oxfam shop kendal very good conditionthe way of a pilgrim was written by an anonymous nineteenth-century russian peasant and depicts his examination of how to pray without ceasing12 point garamond, 1see oxfam website for delivery information read moreas he becomes open to the promptings of god, the reader, too, is enlightened as he shares these rich religious experiences, presented in a humble, simple, and beautiful narrativeminimal shelf wear to page edgesthis edition is cleanly formatted for easy readingthrough his voyages and travels, he delves into the value and power of prayer
5 €
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(the turn of a friendly card i) the turn of a friendly card (part one) ii) snake eyes iii) the ace of swords iv) nothing left to lose v) the turn of a friendly card (part two)booklet has signs of use but no scuffs, tears or creasing
4 €
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There are some marks of use particularly on its base where there are some paint chippingsi will also pst if buyer will pay for the additional cost of postingplease contact me for the cost of doing soit is, however, in good, sound conditionbuyer can collectthe small cast iron door stop is in the form of a multicoloured duck it is 9 cm high and 8 cm widei will deliver locally
9 €
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There are minor signs of age and use but it is in good conditioni will also send if buyer will pay for the additional cost of sendingit is 11 cm high and 10 cm widethe small door stop is in the form of a sitting black and white catplease contact me for the cost of doing sobuyer can collecti will deliver locally
10 €
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The cast iron door stop is in the form of a multicoloured basket of fruiti will deliver locallyplease contact me for the cost of doing soit is 21 cm high and 22 cm widei will also send if the buyer will pay for the additional cost of sendingthere are some minor signs of use but it is in good conditionbuyer can collect
15 €
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Publisher: aurum press ltdbinding: hardcoverpublication dateproduct: the house of redgrave: the lives of a theatrical dynastytitle: the house of redgrave: the lives of a theatrical dynasty
5 €