Ben Riker (19 results)
Language: English
Published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis & New Yiork 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Wabash Museum Books, Mount Carmel, IL, U.S.A.Wabash Museum Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Medium blue cover with title in script and author in block letters, both in gold, spine similar but very faded. evidence of water damage to both back and front cover with loss of color on about 1/8 of each cover. pages tight and with some evidence of water(warping) but clean, 2…2 chapters titled: world's fair, county fair, ponies are not little horses, sage talk at Mtr.Smith's, The buffaloes, gold leaf and red paint, shop and town, mother's musical career, flaming forge and sounding anvil, those little basket cards, fifty-nine colors, mostly red, letter press and telephone, high noon at half past eleven, pleasures from packing boxes, shelters, especially hours, Oh, come, let's sing Ohio's praise, young man about town, the Maharajah and other foreigners, by-product in millions pf wprds dictionaries can be wrong, brpthers in the lodge, golden haze. James MacDonald (illustrator).
Published by Bobbs-Merrill (1948) Indianapolis 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Prairie Archives, Springfield, IL, U.S.A.Prairie Archives
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Good plus or better, light general wear First Edition Cloth.
Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company (1948) Indianapolis 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Prairie Archives, Springfield, IL, U.S.A.Prairie Archives
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Good plus or better, lt gen, wear, bottom corners lightly bumped 1st Edition Cloth Clean, bright, tight, good reading copy.
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Published by The Bobbs-Herrill Company 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC, Boston, VA, U.S.A.HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 15.62
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First Edition hardcover in royal blue cloth covered boards with sharp tips and bumped foot of spine. Vintage bookstore sticker on foot of fep. No names, tears or soil in the 312pp text. Hinges fine. Unclipped, original dust wrapper is complete, lightly…sunned on spine and has some age spots on frt panel periphery and dj flap folds. Pony Wagon Town, Along U.S. 1890 takes readers on a journey through the American West during the late 19th century. The book tells the story of the importance of the Shetland Pony and a small town that built pony wagons for transportation and trade. Through vivid descriptions and historical details, Riker paints a picture of a bygone era when life was simpler but also more challenging. The book explores themes of community, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. It also delves into the history of the American West, including the impact of the railroad and the settlement of the frontier.
Language: English
Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, IN 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Yesterday's Books, Richmond, IN, U.S.A.Yesterday's Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The book and contents are tight. The author had signed the title page.Front end paper has a former owner book plate and a gift inscription from 1948. Some pages have a light damp stain on top 1/4". Covers are lightly soiled and scuffed. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Bobbs-Merrill, Indianapolis 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Larry W Price Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 312 pp., Blue Hardback, Gilt title, DJ, VG, 1st ed (Stated).
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Seller: Atlantic Books, Mars Hill, NC, U.S.A.Atlantic Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Bobbs-Merrill Edition of 1948. shown. Jacket has small closed tears and a triangle out at top, not affecting title. Jacket now enclosed in a clear mylar cover. Binding is tight and clean. MacDonald, Dr James (illustrator).
Published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Old Editions Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, North Tonawanda, NY, U.S.A.Old Editions Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Book right fore-edge front board slightly bubbled, slight wear head/foot of spine, very light scuffing rear board. DJ price clipped, spine faded (with tear and creasing across spine near bottom edge) , bottom spine corners chipped, foot of spine crease…d, head of spine slightly chipped and worn, top edge front panel slightly torn and chipped, corners worn, taped tear rear panel. ; 8vo, blue cloth, gilt lettering front cover and spine, DJ, 312pp. , (uncut) . Illustrated by James MacDonald. This copy is SIGNED by AUTHOR on title page.; Signed by Author.
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Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.ThriftBooksVintage
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Dust jacket missing. First edition, first printing. SIGNED by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Moderate wear to boards due to age and use. All pages are intact, binding is sound. Clean and unmarked. Secure packaging… for safe delivery. signed by author.
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Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerhardcover. Illus. 8vo, cloth. Indianpolis: Bobbs-Merrill, (1948).
Language: English
Published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company (1948), Edition: First Edition, 312 pages 1948
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- Signed
Seller: Boot Hill Books, Sierra Vista, AZ, U.S.A.Boot Hill Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. NO DJ. First. Book may have light/sometimes moderate wear and tear due to storage and age. May have writing or old price on inside cover. May be price clipped. Spine is intact, in good condition, clean. Pages are intact, in good condition, clean. None of the defects detract from the readability!…From a non-smoking environment. Ask for pictures. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.
Published by Bobbs-Merrill 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Olympia Books, Dowagiac, MI, U.S.A.Olympia Books
Contact seller3-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Glued binding. 312 p. illus., map. 23 cm. Some wear on inside cover front and back and on dust cover. Signed by Author(s).
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- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.Southampton Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1948. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good with edge and shelf wear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Pl…ease email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company; (1948), Indianapolis 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Tulsa Books, Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.Tulsa Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHard Cover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Stated first edition, very good+ in a very good dust jacket. Top edge of page block is a little spotted. The jacket spine is sunned (though still legible), and there is some edgewear to the jacket. The author's father was a partner in a business that built carriages to be pulled b…y Shetland ponies. A nostalgic look at a small Ohio town just before the turn of the 20th century. Includes illustrations by James MacDonald; 312 pages. $3,50 price on front flap; no names or other writing in the book. A tight, square copy.
Published by Indianapolis, U.S.A, Bobbs-Merril. 1948. 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, United KingdomChaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB
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FIRST EDITION 8vo, pp312, bound in blue cloth gilt, illustrated D/W. Illustrated with b/w drawings by James Macdonald. Wear to D/W else a copy in Good condition. (Shelf 200) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our…homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
Language: English
Published by The Bobbs-Merrill Co Pub, Indianapolis 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Wabash Museum Books, Mount Carmel, IL, U.S.A.Wabash Museum Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. 312 Pages; 22 Chapters. Book Signed By Author On Title Page. Pages Tight; Moderate Page Wear; Page Edges Cut Roughly And Slightly Darkened. Previous Owner Name On Front End Page. Small Tear On Bottom Of Page 102-103. Several B/W Illustrations Throughout Book.…Navy Blue Hard Covers With Gild Lettering On Front Cover And Spine; Minor Shelf Wear. Yellow Dust Jacket With Orange Lettering And Illustration On Front Cover. Extensive Tears And Nicks Along Dj Edges, Spine Ends And Fold Flaps-Evidence Of Attempted Repair By Scotch Tape. Chapter Headings Include: World's Fair; County Fair; Ponies Are Not Little Horses; Sage Talk At Mr. Smith's; Two Buffaloes; Shop And Town; Those Little Basket Carts; Letter Press And Telephone; Pleasures From Packing Boxes; The Maharajah And Other Foreigners; Dictionaries Can Be Wrong; Golden Haze, Etc. Story Of The Golden Twenty Year Period Beginning In The 1880'S In Which The Pony Wagon Factory Gave A Little Ohio Town Its Contact With The Great World And A Pride Above That Of Lesser Ohio Towns. This Factory And The Town (Piqua In Champaign County) Provide The Frame For All The Fine And Funny Things That Are Revealed In This Book. A Newspaper Article Clipping Is Included With This Book Entitled "St. Paris Story Is Found Dull" -A Critique Of This Book. Rare Vintage Copy. James Macdonald (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. 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: 328. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1948 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: 328.
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United KingdomTHE SAINT BOOKSTORE
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Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. MacDonald, Dr James (illustrator).
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1948. 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:- 328, 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. 328 328.
