Robert John Vail (21 results)

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No soiling inside or out. Some pages have a mildly bent corner tip. Light wear to edges of covers and spine. One 2/3" tear in the bottom edge of the back cover. Lower left corner of the back cover lightly creased. Very little wear otherwise. The magazine will be backed with cardboard and carefully packed in a sturdy box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "My On3 Nebraska and Platte Railroad: The Twin Rivers Route" by Tim Lewis; "Kelly's Bottle House (Charming)" by Brian Block; "Scratch-Building an Sn2 Caboose" (For My South China & Sheepscot River Ry.) by Bob Bennett; "Modeling in 7/8 Inch Scale" (Four Articles) by Tommy Landen and Karl Schmid; "Monson Railroad Flatcars" (Prototype to models) by Ken Lunders; "Along the Narrow Gauge Thirty-Inch Gauge Railroads" (The Cortez Mines Ltd. Railroad) by Mallory Hope Ferrell; "Brickyard Company Houses" (Along the E.B.T.) by Russell Norris; "The Bodie Railway & Lumber Co. Part 9 (The Mono Mills General Store) by Dan Kleft; "Kalka Simla Railway #14" (Ultimate Luxury, India, 1934) by Jeff Scherb; "Route to the Redwoods: The On3 North Pacific Coast Railroad and Its Subsidiary, the Buckhorn Logging Co. Part 55" (Narrow Gauge Railroading in 12 inches to the Foot) by Boone Morrison; "More Modifying and Enhancing Vehicles" (Still more changes) by Jim Vail; "The Narrow Gauge Scene" (Lessons from John Allen Part 2" by Charlie Getz; "A Western Grocery Store" (Plans) by Robert D. Bailey; "Carson & Colorado Nos. 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8" (Plans) by Gary Caviglia; "Nevada-California-Oregon Nos. 9 and 10" (Plans) by Edward H. Cass; "Cortez Mines Ltd. CORTEZ" (Plans) by John Robinson; "Kalka Simla Railway Motor Car #14" (Plans) by Jeff Scherb; "Kauai Plantation Rwy. Coach and Picnic Cars" (Plans) by Boone Morrison; Robert's Ramblings; Pigeon Hole; In Brief; New in Review; Gallery (Models by Karl Osolinski); Book, Video and DVD Reviews; and Riptrack.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Gold Medal Book 396, 1st printing (PBO), May, 1954. Cover art by James Meese. 160 pages. "In this rebel, hot-blooded land a woman's kiss meant death!" This copy in G-/G condition with split to spine head (see third photo), creases to both covers. Surprisingly the pages are white.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Clean and unmarked inside and out. Upper right corner of the front cover is mildly bent. Slight wear to edges of covers and spine. Very little wear otherwise. The magazine will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "My On3 Nebraska and Platte Railroad: The Twin Rivers Route" by Tim Lewis; "Kelly's Bottle House (Charming)" by Brian Block; "Scratch-Building an Sn2 Caboose" (For My South China & Sheepscot River Ry.) by Bob Bennett; "Modeling in 7/8 Inch Scale" (Four Articles) by Tommy Landen and Karl Schmid; "Monson Railroad Flatcars" (Prototype to models) by Ken Lunders; "Along the Narrow Gauge Thirty-Inch Gauge Railroads" (The Cortez Mines Ltd. Railroad) by Mallory Hope Ferrell; "Brickyard Company Houses" (Along the E.B.T.) by Russell Norris; "The Bodie Railway & Lumber Co. Part 9 (The Mono Mills General Store) by Dan Kleft; "Kalka Simla Railway #14" (Ultimate Luxury, India, 1934) by Jeff Scherb; "Route to the Redwoods: The On3 North Pacific Coast Railroad and Its Subsidiary, the Buckhorn Logging Co. Part 55" (Narrow Gauge Railroading in 12 inches to the Foot) by Boone Morrison; "More Modifying and Enhancing Vehicles" (Still more changes) by Jim Vail; "The Narrow Gauge Scene" (Lessons from John Allen Part 2" by Charlie Getz; "A Western Grocery Store" (Plans) by Robert D. Bailey; "Carson & Colorado Nos. 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8" (Plans) by Gary Caviglia; "Nevada-California-Oregon Nos. 9 and 10" (Plans) by Edward H. Cass; "Cortez Mines Ltd. CORTEZ" (Plans) by John Robinson; "Kalka Simla Railway Motor Car #14" (Plans) by Jeff Scherb; "Kauai Plantation Rwy. Coach and Picnic Cars" (Plans) by Boone Morrison; Robert's Ramblings; Pigeon Hole; In Brief; New in Review; Gallery (Models by Karl Osolinski); Book, Video and DVD Reviews; and Riptrack.

Paperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 441, very good , adventure novel, paperback,

Paperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 396, very good , historical adventure novel, paperback,

Paperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 441, very good -fine, , reading crease adventure novel, paperback,

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Hulings, Clark (illustrator). First Edition. Paperback Original. Gold Medal No. 441. There is a one inch crease to the top right corner of the front cover and the back covers has a four inch crease across the top left corner with some other creasing at the corner itself. Browning to the back cover and the insides of the covers. Browning to the page edges. The pages are browned with a small crease to the top corner of the final page but they are otherwise unmarked. Cover illustration by Clark Hulings. First printing. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed.

Paperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 441, almost near fine, adventure novel, paperback,

Paperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 396, very good -fine, , reading crease historical adventure novel, paperback,

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 441, near fine, adventure novel, paperback,

Condition: New.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. LVIII, No.2. Pulp magazine. Cover art is uncredited for "The Staring Killer" (novel) by Robert Wallace. Includes "Better Off Dead" by Katherine Vail; "Homicide" by Carroll John Daly; "A Lethal Bit of Heaven" by Gene Austin; "The Man Who Killed a Hundred Men" by Thomas Thursday; "A Hand for Murder" by Morris Cooper. Features: "The Phantom Speaks"; "Law and Disorder" by Harold Helfer; "The Revolutionary" by Bess Ritter; "The Last Mile" by William Carter; "Name the Crime" (quiz); "Did You Know-" by Joseph C. Stacey. Illustrated by Orban and others. Creasing; glue-shrink; light rubbing; mild tanning. Book.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spines a bit faded with some weakening of gilt titles, boards lightly soiled, ink stamp on front endpaper of fourth volume. Bindings tight and square, text clean, bright, and unmarked. 1931 Hard Cover. Complete in four volumes. viii, [2], 403, [1]; viii, [2], 431, [1]; vi, [2], 419, [1]; viii, [2], 483, [3] pp. 8vo. Essays and articles celebrating one hundred years of Rochester, New York, including contributions by various authors. The first three volumes include poems about Rochester, and the fourth the music for the Centennial Hymn composed for the occasion. Includes Volume 1: Beginnings, Volume 2: Home Builders, Volume 3: Expansion, and Volume 4: Jubilee.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spines a bit faded with some weakening of gilt titles, boards lightly soiled, endpapers of volume three a bit foxed with top corner of front free endpaper clipped, ink stamp on front endpaper of volume four with small spot on fore edge. 1931 Hard Cover. Complete in four volumes. viii, [2], 403, [1]; viii, [2], 431, [1]; vi, [2], 419, [1]; viii, [2], 483, [3] pp. 8vo. Essays and articles celebrating one hundred years of Rochester, New York, including contributions by various authors. The first three volumes include poems about Rochester, and the fourth the music for the Centennial Hymn composed for the occasion. Includes Volume 1: Beginnings, Volume 2: Home Builders, Volume 3: Expansion, and Volume 4: Jubilee.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 467 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 467 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1885. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 464, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 464.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1867. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 595, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 595.