Life portraits

Portraits of Greatness Series, Publisher Paul Hamlyn. Hugo wrote plays, poetry, novels like Les mise'rables - greatest French writer of his age - journalist and politician - 29 X 23 cms - 75 glossy pages, 120+ illustrations mostly in colour. R100 o.n.o. Cell 0828835747

The Life and Times of Washington - Portraits of Greatness - Hamlyn Postage R Hardcover with Dust Jacket.  I send by Ordinary mail and supply I combine postage. I also combine postage with Petersbooks and Jessies. For Book Condition see images below. Please quote Username or order num ber when making a payment                                 -                                        

Free Postage Within SA for Orders Over R900! Hardcover. . Many colour as well as b/w photos and illustrations. 75 pages. Previous owner's signature, otherwise very good condition (see photos). Biography / History / Political

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A wonderful fiction debut, "Being Esther" gives voice to Esther Lustig, an extraordinary woman who has lived a conventional life, in this touching exploration of aging. In spare, unsentimental prose, Miriam Karmel provides readers with one of literature's finest portraits of the last months of a woman's life. Sad and amusing, unpretentious and ambitious, Karmel's prose brings understanding and tremendous empathy to the character of Esther Lustig, a woman who readers will recognize and embrace. Born to parents who fled the shtetl, Esther Lustig has led a seemingly conventional life -- marriage, two children, a life in suburban Chicago. Now, at the age of 85, her husband is deceased, her children have families of their own, and most of her friends are gone. Even in this diminished condition, life has its moments of richness, as well as its memorable characters. "Being Esther" reflects the need, as Esther puts it, for better roadmaps for growing old. Features Summary A wonderful fiction debut, "Being Esther" gives voice to Esther Lustig, an extraordinary woman who has lived a conventional life, in this touching exploration of aging... Author Miriam Karmel Publisher Milkweed Editions Release date Pages 187 ISBN -X ISBN

Lord Wakehurst signed studio photographic portrait in full regalia, 1950's, original in mount, slight crease to mount on LHS, image is fine, overall condiiion: good to very good.                                                                                In elegant wooden frame under glass. John de Vere Loder, the 2 nd Baron Wakehurst (1895-1970) served as Governor of New South Wales and also of Northern Ireland.   He is seen here in the regalia of The   Order of St. John, formally the   Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.                                       Wakehurst was Lord Prior of the Order.   Leslie Stuart, the photographer, recorded the great and the good of Northern Ireland  and left a legacy of black and white portraits that is unmatched in Ulster. He photographed prime ministers, taioseachs, presidents, churchmen, entertainers and sportsmen who made their marks on life in the province.   His big break came in 1957, when he was asked to photograph the wedding of the son of the Northern Ireland governor, Lord Wakehurst. After that, he was able to u se the warrant of the Governor on his stationery and became the official Government House photographer until the office was abolished. That post gave him leg up in Northern Ireland ’s upper echelons, and the quality of his portraits kept him there.                                              Signed original studio portrait (68 x 77 cms)                              R1500                                                                            For collection or courier (without glass)                                             

Lord Wakehurst signed original studio photographic portrait in full regalia, 1950's, in mount, slight crease to mount on LHS, image is fine, 68 x 77 cms, overall condition: good to very good.                                         In elegant wooden frame under glass. John de Vere Loder, the 2 nd Baron Wakehurst (1895-1970) served as Governor of New South Wales and also of Northern Ireland.   He is seen here in the regalia of The   Order of St. John, formally the   Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.                                       Wakehurst was Lord Prior of the Order.   Leslie Stuart, the photographer, recorded the great and the good of Northern Ireland  and left a legacy of black and white portraits that is unmatched in Ulster. He photographed prime ministers, taioseachs, presidents, churchmen, entertainers and sportsmen who made their marks on life in the province.   His big break came in 1957, when he was asked to photograph the wedding of the son of the Northern Ireland governor, Lord Wakehurst. After that, he was able to u se the warrant of the Governor on his stationery and became the official Government House photographer until the office was abolished. That post gave him leg up in Northern Ireland ’s upper echelons, and the quality of his portraits kept him there.                                              Signed original studio portrait (68 x 77 cms)                              R1999                                                                             For collection or courier (without glass).                                                            Courier by tracked Royal Mail for UK & US, by arrangement       (Please note:actual photograph is much clearer and sharper than this image  uploaded from my samsung)                                  

Condition: Good. Internationally bestselling novelist Amy Tan's first work of nonfiction reveals personal stories of her life and family, and of faith and fate. A "New York Times" Notable Book. Photos throughout. Amy Tan has touched millions of readers with haunting and sympathetic novels of cultural complexity and profound empathy. With the same spirit and humor that characterize her acclaimed novels, she now shares her insight into her own life and how she escaped the curses of her past to make a future of her own. She takes us on a journey from her childhood of tragedy and comedy to the present day and her arrival as one of the worldas best-loved novelists. Whether recalling arguments with her mother in suburban California or introducing us to the ghosts that inhabit her computer, The Opposite of Fate offers vivid portraits of choices, attitudes, charms, and luck in actionaa refreshing antidote to the world-weariness and uncertainties we all face today. About the author () Writer Amy Tan was born on February in Oakland, California. She received a master's degree in linguistics from San Jose State University. She worked as a freelance business writer, but eventually turned to fiction. Her first book, The Joy Luck Club, was nominated for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award and was a recipient of the Commonwealth Gold Award. The Joy Luck Club was also adapted into a feature film in . Tan's titles have been translated into more than 20 languages. Her other novels include: The Kitchen God's Wife, The Bonesetter's Daughter, and The Valley of Amazement.

50 CAPE DUTCH HOUSES - Simpson, Sally & Chris Jansen - Hardcover with dustcover in nearly new condition. Postage & packaging R   In this gallery of fifty old Cape buildings, Chris Jansen has not limited his portraits to the beautifully kept national monuments of Cape Dutch architecture, but has wandered through the yards and outbuildings of the farmsteads, capturing the mellow atmosphere of another age and way of life…"   A Near Fine copy. Hardcover, 96pp, profusely illustrated with colour photographs. Gift copy with donor's cards on tipped-in compliments sheet. Minor shelf wear to Dust Jacket. 1st edition, Don Nelson Publishers, Cape Town, .

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 10 working days This 3-Disc Collector’s Edition includes over one hour of never-before-seen bonus content. In Harry Potter’s world, portraits come to life, potions transform, time reverses, Quidditch players soar, dragons attack and magic is everywhere. Now, fascinating new insights, interviews and watch-it-happen footage let you experience the triumphs of technical wizards who conjured up an awe-inspiring alternate reality. See How Effects Wizards Created the Magic of Harry Potter While Grounding It in Reality Discover the Ways Fimmakers Infused Hogwarts with Magic Around Every Corner Learn How Visual and Special Effects TechniquesWere Combined to Generate SpectacularWizarding Battles

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The groundbreaking guide to the 40 best colleges you've never heard of--colleges that willchange your life Choosing the right college has never been more important--or more difficult. For the latest edition of this classic college guide, Hilary Masell Oswald conducted her own tours of top schools and in-depth interviews, building on Loren Pope's original to create a totally updated, more expansive work. Organized by geographic region, every profile includes a wealth of vital information, including admissions standards, distinguishing facts about the curriculum, extracurricular activities, and what faculty say about their jobs. Masell Oswald also offers a new chapter on how students with learning disabilities can find schools that fit their needs. For every prospective college student searching for more than football and frat parties, "Colleges That Change Lives" will prove indispensable. Fully revised and updated by education journalist Hilary Oswald, "Colleges That Change Lives" remains the definite guide for high school students (and their parents) who are looking for more in their college education than football, frat parties, and giant lectures. Building on the foundation of landmark author Loren Pope, Oswald spent more than a year visiting 40 colleges, speaking with students, faculty, and alumni to create these vivid and concise portraits. Featuring a new introduction, a new Required Reading section, and a new chapter on learning disabilities, the book is organized into five geographic regions (Northeast, South, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest) to make for easy browsing, and urban, suburban, and rural campuses are all featured. There's also an alphabetical index of colleges. Each profile includes admissions standards as well as relevant statistics to make your decision easier, including where the school ranks in post-graduate grants and fellowships, what percentage of students go on to graduate school or further education, distinguishing facts about the curriculum, percentage of professors who have terminal degrees in their field, even what activities are available to students and what they're likely to do on weekends. Features Summary The landmark college guide that introduces 40 of the best colleges never heard of--now completely revised and updated. Author Loren Pope (Author), Hilary Masell Oswald (Revised by) Publisher The Penguin Press Release date Pages 340 ISBN ISBN

Complete intact, unopened  Magnificent and the only source of the scarce se-tenant panes where the portraits are upright and inverted!! UN MOUNTED MINT   - Superb issues and absolutely not to be missed- Way under catalogue value.  My apologies for the poor scan quality- the issues depicted in real life are, aside from scan quality, are all superb! These items are UNMOUNTED MINT, UNLESS Otherwise stated in description! and remember I combine postage and shipping costs! Wonderful stamps and items despite the misleading low price, these are in excellent condition with NO defects or issues, merely great bargain prices!  SUPERB in fantastic condition, complete and beautiful items   I've had these in my personal collection for years,   AMAZING issues and after many years of collecting am offering these, never to be offered again - Seldom if ever offered - do not miss out on this amazing lot