‎Danielle Steel‎
‎The ring‎

‎On the Ring of Saturn, and the Rotation of the fifth Satellite upon its Axis. Read December 15, 1791 (+) Miscellaneous Observations. Account of a Comet. Read December 22, 1791.‎

‎London, Peter Elmsly, 1792. 4to. In recent marbled paper wrappers. Extracted from ""Philosophical Transactions"". Including title-page of volume. Leaves reinforced in margin. (2), iii-vi, (2), 28 pp. + 1 folded plate. ‎

‎First edition of Herschel's important paper on his observations of the rings of Saturn. ""Saturn exercised a special fascination for Herschel, and between 1789 and 1808 he devoted seven papers and part of an eighth to the planet, its ring, and its satellites.On 19 August 1787 Herschel suspected he had found a sixth and previously unknown satellite, but he was not able to confirm this until 28 August 1789, when his forty-foot telescope came into commission. A few days later he found a seventh satellite. For some months he carefully tracked the satellites, establishing for Mimas and Enceladus periods within seconds of the modern values, and giving evidence to show that Iapetus rotates in its period of revolution.He also made careful observations of the rings, which he believed to be solid. As the earth happened to be in the plane of the ring structure at the time, he compared the thickness of the ring when seen edge-on with the diameter of Jupiter's satellites"" and although his estimate exceeds modern values, his method showed that the thickness did not exceed a few hundred miles."" (DSB)‎

‎Tolkien D.R.R. The Tale of the Ring. The Commonwealth of the Ring. Two Towers.‎

‎Tolkien D.R.R. The Tale of the Ring. The Commonwealth of the Ring. Two Towers. The Return of the King. In Russian /Tolkin D.R.R. Povest o koltse (Povest o koltse. Sodruzhestvo Koltsa. Dve bashni. Vozvrashchenie korolya). Novel in 3 Parts. Translation from English by Z.A. Bobyr. M., Interprint. 1990. 496 p. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalbf96e9a32eb13a702.‎

‎THE LORD OF THE RINGS. The Fellowship of the Ring. The Two Towers. The Return of the King. ‎

‎London : George Allen & Unwin ltd. Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company. 3 vol. 8vo 9.0" x 6.0" inches (23 x 15,5 cm) 423pp, folding map ; 352pp, folding map ; 416pp, folding map. First edition. Later printings (12/9/8). The Fellowship of the Ring. First edition first published in July 1954. Twelfth impression 1962. The Two Towers. First edition first published 1954. Ninth impression 1962. The Return of the King. First edition first published, October 1955. Eight impression 1961. Printed in Great Britain in 11 on 12 point Imprint type by Jarrold & Sons Ltd, Norwich. Each volume with a folding map at the end printed in red and black, top edges stained red. Exquisite full dark blue morocco fine leather binding, gilt ruled covers with the gilt "Ring & Eye" design stamped on the both covers, spine with decorated 5 raised bands ans two red gilt lettered morocco labels in the second and fourth compartments, with intertwined "J.R.R.T." initials in the bottom compartment. The amazing quality of the binding in in the style of Sangorski & Sutcliffe in fine condition. Extremely rare and absolutely spectacular.‎

‎Tolkien began The Lord of the Rings between 16 and 19 December 1937, three months after The Hobbit was published and George Allen & Unwin were encouraging Tolkien, against his inclination, to write a sequel. As C. S. Lewis commented: "If Ariosto rivalled it in invention (in fact he does not) he would still lack its heroic seriousness. No imaginary world has been projected which is at once so multifarious and so true to its own inner laws; none so seemingly objective, so disinfected from the taint of the author's merely individual psychology, no so relevant to the actual human situation yet so free from allegory. And what fine shading there is in the variations of style to meet the almost endless diversity of scenes and characters - comic, homely, epic, monstrous, or diabolic." J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" is a timeless epic that weaves a tapestry of adventure, heroism, and profound themes. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to Tolkien's masterful storytelling, his richly imagined world of Middle-earth, and the timeless lessons it imparts to readers. Whether you are a fan of fantasy literature or simply appreciate a captivating tale, "The Lord of the Rings" is an absolute must-read.? "The Lord of the Rings" has had an enormous impact on popular culture. Its success led to the development of film adaptations directed by Peter Jackson, which garnered critical acclaim and introduced Middle-earth to a wider audience. The books have been translated into numerous languages, inspiring subsequent generations of fantasy authors and serving as a touchstone for the genre. Tolkien's vivid storytelling and meticulous world-building continue to captivate readers to this day. Inutile de présenter en français le Seigneur des Anneaux, livre au gigantesque retentissement universel et dont l'adaptation cinématographique n'a fait qu'amplifier une renommée déjà acquise. Les trois volets de ce roman-monde fantasy : La communauré de l'anneau. Les deux tours et Le retour du roi, ont été traduits pour la première fois en français par Francis Ledoux pour l'éditeur Christian Bourgois en 1972. Les exemplaires de la première édition anglaise (même en impressions tardives comme ici) luxueusement reliés en maroquin décoré du fer spécial de "l'oeil de Sauron" sont très recherchés et deviendront de plus en plus rares sur le marché. Parfait exemplaire. Un véritable "precieux". A really wonderful precious one !‎

‎Namias Jean-Francois. Child of All Saints trilogy: -The ring with the wolf. -T‎

‎Namias Jean-Francois. Child of All Saints trilogy: -The ring with the wolf. -The ring with the lion. -Cyclemore. In Russian /Namyas Zhan-Fransua. «Ditya Vsekh svyatykh»-trilogiya: -Persten s volkom. -Persten so lvom. -Tsiklamor. Series: A Historical Novel. Translated from French by A. Smirnov. M. Eksmo, Domino, 2006. 800 and 768 and 688 pp. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb344c5a5d6def97fc.‎

‎The art of the ring: highlights from the Griffin collection.‎

‎<p><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Covering as they do so many facets of civilization, rings tell us more about the hopes, aspirations, taste and sentiments of our ancestors than any other jewels surviving from the past. Moreover, the examples from the Griffin Collection, which have been assembled with taste and discernment over</span><span id="js-showResume" class="showResume">several decades, are not only rare but also of unusually high quality and intrinsic value. As well as being aesthetically attractive, these rings offer us a glimpse into the lives of their owners, as becomes evident in the vivid account offered by Diana Scarisbrick, one of the world's leading jewellery historians.<br>The collection illustrates the many uses of rings-as seals needed for business, in expressing religious belief, political loyalties and personal interests such as theatre going, hunting, classical art and astrology. Some demonstrate high rank and commemorate great historical occasions; others dating from the Middle Ages to Victorian England mark the major events of human existence - love, marriage and death - with rings bearing symbols and inscriptions. Often connected with historical figures, monarchs, notably Charles II and William IV or Isabella Zápolya, Queen of Hungary, but also with popes or artists, such as the Romantic poet Lord Byron. Each ring reveals personal information about the people who wore them and the societies in which they lived. An unusually high proportion of the rings have distinguished later provenance, coming from celebrated collectors: George Spencer 4th Duke of Marlborough, Constantine Ionides, Ernest Guilhou, Ralph Harari and Maurice de Rothschild.</span></p> London, 2024 Snoeck 224 p., nombreuses photographies et illustrations couleurs, relié toile éditeur sous jaquette. 22 x 22‎

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