Arnold Adelaide Wilson (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. "Published October 1940" -- the first printing. Publisher clipped price from jacket front flap but then stamped a new price of $2.50. "Ages 10-14." Datelined "Twentynine Palms April 1956" below a four-line gift inscription to "Doris and Bob," and then signed by the author, full name, in blue ink. A native American lad of California's "Pawi" people must learn the white man's ways. (We know about the Pauma Band of Mission Indians, and the Pala, and about the Patwin of Central California, but if a "Pawi" people called Southern California home in the 1930s, they've escaped our notice. Though the land of the Papago -- now known as the Tohono O'odham -- in Arizona also features, here. This tale somewhat reminiscent of the life of painter Beatien Yazz (born 1928, first exhibited 1938), of the Dine, or Navajo.) 248 pp., now reduced from $72. Illustrated by Loren Barton (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Boards (HB) in very good condition with brown water stain to top of pages, shows less than 1/8th inch inside, and also down the side. A young native american boy is happy on the reservation in California of the 40's, but his aunt feels he should go to school. At school he discoves his talent for art. 248 pages. Barton, Loren (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. owners signature on first blank pages tanned.

Hardback. No dustjacket. Signed by author on title page. Good to Very GoodCondition. Tight sound copy with small owner's name on half title page, some fade to spine, rubs to edges and corners of covers.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. 8vo; 248 pages; Front flap corners are clipped, but price of $2.00 is present. Jacket with a bit of darkening to spine and light rubbing and wear.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 264. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 264.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1940. 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:- 264, 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. 264 264.…