Boyer Samuel P (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The diary of a Civil War surgeon, Dr. Boyer joined the Asiatic Fleet just after fighting had broken out between supporters of the Shogun and those of the Emperor of Japan - an authentic historical document of Japan during the period of the Meiji Restoration.…

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Papers on Human Genetics. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Edited by Elinor Barnes and James A. Barnes. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, (1963). First Edition. Large 8vo. xxviii,279pp, Index. Red cloth. Book in fine condition; dj near fine (slightly soiled on rear cover). From dj: "one of the few American records of Japan in the period of the Meiji Restoration. With rare richness of detail Dr. Boyer describes the shrines, temples and volcanoes of Japan, her magnificent scenery, and the events of the war [between Shogun and supporters of the Emperor]Few political or military events escaped his notice and his observations of social life ran the gamut from the highest to the lowest" (dj). Introduction by Alan Nevins. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 279 pages.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition vintage book including a priceclipped dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. F. This is the colourful private journal of Samuel Pellman Boyer, who joined the Navy as a volunteer officer and was assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. 390pp., new introduction., map, ills., index. Very good copy in equally good dustwrapper. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First Edition. Octavo, 2 volumes, illustrated. Eah volume with an Introduction by Civil War historian and bibliographer Allan Nevins. Both volumes fine in the publisher's blue and red cloth, respectively. The dust jackets were LAMINATED by the previous owner, which has protected them from wear, but is not easily reversible. Thus very good. Samuel P. Boyer was an Assistant Surgeon in the American Navy during the Civil War. His diary, recounting years of blockading southern ports and the life of sailors on board warships, is an important primary source. After the war, he joined the Asiatic Fleet, where he was present in Japan during the Meiji Restoration, a process also covered in his diaries herein. The two volumes were sold separately, so are not typcally found together.…

6.25" x 9.5" pp. xxviii, 279, [3]; 11 black and white illustrations; maps. Hardcover bound in red cloth boards in illustrated pink jacket. Boards are clean with slight bending at corners. Jacket is clipped but clean. Text is clean and free of markings. Very good.