Abbott John Edward (41 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. highlighting; shelf wear Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Book in Fair condition.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. [1st printing](1970); #14. Includes "Kamaeleonen" by Rhona Petrie; "Videnskabsmand" by John Abbott; "Slank til saesonen" by John Pierce; "Demonstranter og politi" by Nicholas Freeling; "De leende lover" by Edward D. Hoch; "Som det blev" by Elaine Slater; "Jaegerne og de jagede" by Steve Frazee. Creasing; tanning; minor scuffs/rubs. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. A bit scuffed but all pages intact and legible. Good reading copy. Clean. No store stamps. --- Jun 1970 issue. --- Crime stories including authors: ---- Leslie Ford / Thomas Millstead / Robert Edward Eckels / John Abbott / Michael Harrison / Syd Hoff / Agatha Christie / William Arden / Nedra Tyre / James Reach / Edward D. Hoch / J. Cady Mandarino. . .See photos for additional content. . . …

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. dj. xxvi, 447 pp. Dustjacket. LCC: 9011318.

Condition: New.

Magazine. 84p., 8.5x11 inches, illustrations, photos, very good magazine in stapled yellow pictorial wraps. All-Star issue! Edward Mycue, Ian Young, John Preston - wow! Rustic Fairy Dreams aka Radical Faerie Digest.

Hard cover. First edition. Contents include six installments of Rape of the Gamp by C. Welsh Mason; four installments of Miss Angel, by Anne Thackeray; Nobody by Jane Rossitur, and On the Circuit, by Fannie Hodgson Burnett, James Parton on caricatures in various historical periods, Edward H. Knight on Mechanical Progress, S.S. Conant on David Livingstone in Africa and Ismailia, William Black on the Man who was like Shakespeare, Lyman Abbott on Christian Missions around the world, etc. Many engraved illustrations. Black leather spine covering and corners over black boards. Some scuffing to leather and a white spot on front cover. Decorative endpages, no ownership marks. Very good in very good dust jacket.…

Condition: New.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Firmly bound, decorated brown cloth boards. Small scuffing and marks on cover and spine. Stamp of former owner inside.No jacket. illustrated by reproductions (illustrator).

Hard cover. First edition. 928 pages James Parton on caricature during various periods, S.S. Conant on David Livingstone in Africa, Edward H. Knight on mechanical progress, John Hay on religion and doctrine, Lyman Abbott on Christian missions, etc., Many poems, woodcut illustrations, and articles. Leather spine cover and corners over marbled boards. Four raised ribs on spine. Leather is scuffed and parially split along top of spine. Foxing throughout. No library marks, this was the personal property of James Challen. Good. No dust jacket as issued. …

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Stated Second Edition Illustrated. The book is bound in deeply embossed green cloth with the seal of the State of amine in gilt on the front cover. Beveled Edges. The binding is shaken and splitting along the joints. An attempt to secures the covers to the spine was made at one time using heavy thread. Large area of cloth and card is missing on the head of the spine. Beveled edges. Foxing on pages throughout the book and text and illustrations are generally clean and unmarked. Too large to shp outside of the United States.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Second edition, illustrated. The book is in Good condition: bound in dark green cloth with the seal of the State of Maine in bright, unfaded gilt on front cover. Pages are age-tanned but unmarked. Binding is square but not solid: front cover is almost completely separated from binding. Back cover is loose but intact. Signatures are loose but intact. Covers are lightly soiled. Gilt title on spine is slightly faded. Tissue covering frontispiece illustration of author Elwell has 2 small tears.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. [1st edition, 1st printing] 160 pp. ; illustrations (some in color), maps ; 20 x 26 cm. ; ISBN: 1855852748; 9781855852747 ; LC: DA87.1.N4; Dewey: 359.03092; 923.5 ; OCLC: 36292054 ; black cloth with gold lettering and color illustrated dustjacket ; artwork featured, by Lemuel Abbott, Giacomo Guardi, J P Knight, P.-J. de Loutherbourg, Thomas Rowlandson, J. Fairburn, F G Fuger, J C Stadler, William Beechey, M E Cotman, Thomas Bardwell, Dominic Serres, Samuel Buck, Nathaniel Buck, Edward Orme, Gi lbert Stuart, Richard Westall, John Francis Rigaud, John Augustus Atkinson, Benjamin West, John Downman, Daniel Orme, Nicholas Pocock, Hugh Douglas Hamilton, Samuel Shelley, David Allan, James Gillray, George Romney, Vigee Lebrun, John Thomas Serres , Leonardo Guzzardi, Johann Heinrich Schmidt, Isaac Cruikshank, Richard Cosway, and Thomas Baxter ; VG/VG. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Spiral binding. Clean copy, free of any internal markings. Black and white illustrations throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. First Edition. "Containing full accounts of the lives and heroic deeds of about half a hundred illustrious men and women who have made our country great and our flag respected throughout the world. From the time of George and Mary Washington to Admiral Dewey and Frances Willard. Illustrated with magnificent full-page photogravure portraits and a wealth of other fine engravings." 406 pages. Moderate corner wear, minor foxing. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive study of the impressive collection of Irish manuscripts housed in Trinity College Library, Dublin. These manuscripts constitute a historical treasure trove of unparalleled significance, offering a direct window into the rich literary, cultural, and linguistic heritage of Ireland. The author takes us on a detailed journey through this remarkable collection, covering its origins, history of acquisition, and the diverse range of content found within its manuscripts. The book provides invaluable insights into the development of Irish literature, from its earliest roots to the present day. Through a meticulous analysis of the manuscripts, the author sheds light on the evolution of Irish storytelling, the preservation of historical records, and the transmission of knowledge across generations. The examination of legal, medical, and religious texts offers a glimpse into the intellectual and spiritual landscape of medieval Ireland. The author also delves into the complexities of Irish history, using the manuscripts as a lens to explore significant events and influential figures. By scrutinizing annals, chronicles, and genealogical records, this book illuminates the political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped Ireland over the centuries. Furthermore, the book delves into the realm of Irish language, exploring its nuances and complexities through the analysis of grammatical treatises, glossaries, and poetic works. The author skillfully demonstrates how these manuscripts provide invaluable resources for understanding the development and diversity of the Irish language, offering insights into its vocabulary, syntax, and literary conventions. In conclusion, this book is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Irish history, literature, and language. Its detailed examination of Trinity College's Irish manuscript collection provides a profound understanding of Ireland's rich cultural heritage and its enduring legacy in shaping the nation's identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Original Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Valerie Grosvenor Myer's copy of this book which she has signed and dated in the year of publication on the front free endpaper. The book has also been signed by an astonishing additional 33 out of over 50 contributors: Holloway, Waller, Target, Evans, Gohorry, Meadowcroft, Harpley, Williams, Watson, Robinson, Evans, Abbott, Burns, Overhill, Jondorf, Booth, Avison, Cann, Cavaliero, Pollentine, Davies, Holbrook, Barker, Scott, Kramer, Edwards, Anderson, Beck, Worman, Juby, Meadows, Wilson and McMahon as well as on the rear free endpaper by children's author Althea Braithwaite who doesn't have a piece in the book. Bumping to the corners of the boards. Light browning to the edges of the pages. Browning to the endpapers but the pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. The jacket has a little light chipping at the base of the spine and some light surface and edge wear. First printing. Signed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 298 pages. 10.00x7.99x0.63 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 314 pages ; OCLC 927145016 (online version); art nouveau design with sunflowers and in green and brown on brown cloth ; no dustjacket ; "Reading with appreciation is a fine art. This volume contains some of the gems of literature which the race has learned to love. Some of the 'old fashioned selections' and some of the most charming new short classics, are offered as a basis for study and appreciation. The average pupil will study his reading lesson with zest if he is given some definite work to do. In these studies, the brief introduction to each selection is intended to whet the pupil's appetite.The exercises following each study make his study definite and to the point. Helpful notes are added wherever necessary, and additional readings are given. ; Selections include: The American Boy -- The Light That Is Felt -- The Tiger The Brahman, And The Jackal -- A Kind Word -- Little Brown Hands -- The Lame Man And The Blind Man -- The Owl And The Pussy-cat -- September -- The Arab And His Camel -- The Shepherd Boy And The Wolf -- Needless Pain -- Because He Loves Us -- Marjorie's Almanac -- The Brown Thrush -- Truth -- God Bless Our Flag -- The Quails -- The Discontented Stonecutter -- The Cloud -- All Things Beautiful -- Labor -- The Matsuyama Mirror -- Work While You Work -- The Pen -- The Quest -- God Bless The Commonplace -- A Bright Chinese Boy -- The Grapevine Swing -- Beautiful Joe -- Forget-me-not -- October's Bright Blue Weather -- Daisies -- So Much Of Goodness -- The Breaking In Of Black Beauty -- The Children's Hour -- The Magic Mill -- The Corn Song -- Daniel Webster's First Case -- The Day Is Done -- The Image And The Treasure -- Somebody's Mother -- Look For Goodness -- The Code Barbarian -- The Discontented Pendulum -- True Success -- Which Loved Best? -- Hope -- The Story Of King Midas -- T Is The Last Rose Of Summer -- Home, Sweet Home -- The Fight -- A Simple Recipe -- The Angels Song -- A Visit From St, Nicholas -- Ring Out, Wild Bells! -- Beauty In Common Things -- Letters Of Recommendation -- A Song For Flag Day -- The Stone In The Road -- Answer To A Child's Question -- Paul Revere's Ride -- The Dream Of Home -- The Choice Of Hercules -- Thomas Jefferson's Ten Rules -- After The Shipwreck -- The Lost Camel -- The Planting Of The Apple Tree -- We Should Smile -- The Humbug -- Sky-born Music -- The Pebble And The Acorn -- The Tree -- Service -- The Sleeping Beauty -- A Wholesome Tongue -- The Village Blacksmith -- Genuine Heroism -- The Legend Of Indian Corn -- Robert E. Lee -- The City Mouse And The Country Mouse -- Our Birth--The First Roses -- A Little Sermon -- Four-leaf Clover -- Love's Nobility -- A Prayer -- Casabianca -- Be What Thou Seemest -- Thor And The Giants -- The Spider And The Fly -- The Mouse And The Moonbeam -- The Schoolhouse And The Flag -- The Snow-image -- Index Of Authors ; Numerous Biblical references appear in Searson's Studies in Reading (1923), but the movement is toward secular stories with a moral emphasizing social values. This reader, published after World War I, begins with a poem, "The American Boy." It is a dialogue between a father and son about patriotism. According to the author of this reader, the influence of the story "The Poor Little Match Girl" "founded many an orphan home and organized hundreds of societies for relief of the worthy poor," which indicates an emphasis on philanthropy and social work during the era of the Social Gospel.80% of selections taught traditional values."-- Sharon Vincz Andrews ; signature of a youthful Gerald Grout, later a Kansas Ophthalmologist ; GOOD. Book.…

Three-Quarter Leather. Condition: Very Good. 864pp. Brown leather spine and corners. Marbled boards. Edge wear, some scuffs. Text is in great condition. Contents: Bleak House, & Christmas as we grow Older, & Christmas in Company of John Doe, & Our School, & To be Read at Dusk, by Charles Dickens. ; Varieties in English Life, by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. ; Napoleon Bonaparte, by John S. C. Abbott. ; Personal Sketches anf Reminiscences, by Mary Russell Mitford. ; Etc. Numerous illustrations, comics, and fashion plates. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Rare. Red cloth cover has damp stains and is soiled, caps are crushed and frayed, corners are frayed but cover is in good condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Gutters are cracked. Former owner's name written on front end sheet. Pages are lightly toned and in good condition. Color illustrated frontispiece, and B&W illustrations throughout.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Second edition 1892, illustrated, matching dates on title and copyright pages. Published by Brown Thurston Company for E.E. Knowles & Co, Portland , Maine. Hardcover in full buckram with gold lettering on front cover and spine, no DJ as issued. Condition very good , square and tight book, no markings of any kind, no names, no underlinings, no highlights, no bent page corners, no foxing, not an ex-library book, covers with wear at corners and spine edges. 8vo, 620 pages, illustrated. Heavy book will require additional postage for international orders.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Pages 328-410 plus ads. Printed on glossy stock. Numerous black and white photos; Features: Along the Piscataquog - a Sketch of Weare; Witch Hazel; From the Piazza - Mt. Washington from the Mt. Pleasant House; War Pictures (continued); Dethroned; Wild Reutlingen - a romance of the time of the great king; Home; The Charities of New Hampshire; Franklin Benjamin Sanborn; John B. Peaslee; Autumn Among the Hills; An Old Barn and its Swallows; The Dying Leaf; The Relation of the Agricultural College to the Common Schools; The Sentinels; New Hampshire Necrology. Good photos of two old asylums for the insane and an old jail. Front cover loose but present. Chipping to periphery of covers and some pages. Contents in quality condition. A worthy reference copy.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages 147-246 plus approximately 50 pages of ads, front and back. Contents: The Church and the People; The Adventure of Being Human; The Passing of a Brigadier; Judson Harmon - His Record and His Views; Savings or Efficiency? - second article on home making series; The Woman Spoke - article on native americans with quote by Chief Iron Eye of the Omahas; Art and the Average Man; Teaching Our Soldiers to Shoot - photo-illustrated article; The Story of Karl Witte - first of a series of articles on the progress and training of the child; Yankee Doodle in the style of the classical composers; From Stage Coach to Motor Car - great photo-illustrated article on early motoring. Many wonderful vintage ads including a great one-page ad for Rexall "93" Hair Tonic; Heinz Soup, Post Toasties, 2-page ad for R.M. Owen & Co. / Reo Motor Car Co. featuring Reo the Fifth, Quaker Oats - with photo of Prof. A.P. Anderson "The Man Who Invented Foods Shot From Guns", Educator Crackers, Van Camp's Pork and Beans, Dioxogen, Cheney Silks, Strathmore Paper, Hotel Chamberlin (Virginia), Santa Fe California Limited, Hamburg American Line ad for West Indies Cruise, Pebeco Toothpaste, Ostermoor Mattresses, Mott's Plumbing, The Columbia Buggy Company - featuring the self-starting 1912 Model 68-D, The Buick Model 35, Diamond Tires, American Woolen Company, and many more. Two library ink stamps to front cover, otherwise unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Edwards, Edward (cover); Fogarty, Thomas; Benda, Wladyslaw T.; Solon, Leon Victor; (illustrator).…