King Plates

King Plates

Author: Jakelin Troy

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 0855752475

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Descriptions and illustrations of gorgets (breastplates) held by the National Museum of Australia; history of king plates; list of references to Aboriginal people wearing gorgets and known Aboriginal gorgets.


Personalities on the Plate

Personalities on the Plate

Author: Barbara J. King

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2017-03-15

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 022619518X

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"Rooted in the latest science, and built on a mix of firsthand experience (including entomophagy, which, yes, is what you think it is) and close engagement with the work of scientists, farmers, vets, and chefs, Personalities on the Plate is an unforgettable journey through the world of animals we eat."--Dust jacket.


An Authentic Historical Racing Calendar of all the Plates, Sweepstakes, Matches,&c. run for at York, from ... 1709, to ... 1785 inclusive ... With an account of the cock-matches fought at York in each race-week ... To which is added an account of the races for the Royal Plates ... at Hambleton, York and Richmond; and of the races ... at Hambleton from ... 1748 to ... 1757, also of the races since the first commencement of the Gold Cups at Richmond and Doncaster; likewise for the Gold Cups at Beverley. In which is also given pedigrees and performances of the most celebrated race-horses, that have appeared on the English turf, etc

An Authentic Historical Racing Calendar of all the Plates, Sweepstakes, Matches,&c. run for at York, from ... 1709, to ... 1785 inclusive ... With an account of the cock-matches fought at York in each race-week ... To which is added an account of the races for the Royal Plates ... at Hambleton, York and Richmond; and of the races ... at Hambleton from ... 1748 to ... 1757, also of the races since the first commencement of the Gold Cups at Richmond and Doncaster; likewise for the Gold Cups at Beverley. In which is also given pedigrees and performances of the most celebrated race-horses, that have appeared on the English turf, etc

Author: William Pick

Publisher:

Published: 1785

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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Fashions and Fashion Plates 1800-1900

Fashions and Fashion Plates 1800-1900

Author: James Laver

Publisher:

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1447400569

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.


American Book-Plates: A Guide to Their Study with Examples

American Book-Plates: A Guide to Their Study with Examples

Author: Charles Dexter Allen

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-05

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13:

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In the past times, the beautiful ornaments adoring books were printed with the help of engraved plates, usually made of copper. Engarving such plates was an separate art with its history and prominent representatives. This book tells about different varieties and types of bookplates, how they are prepared and used in book printing. Also, it casts light on the masters of bookplate engraving, giving analysis of their works.


Plates, Plumes, and Planetary Processes

Plates, Plumes, and Planetary Processes

Author: Gillian R. Foulger

Publisher: Geological Society of America

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 1012

ISBN-13: 0813724309

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Presents a collection of papers discussing various hypotheses and models of planetary plumes.