Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
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Paperback. Condition: New.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by R. W. C. Farnsworth / Pacific Press, Pasadena Ca, 1883
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 132 Pp. Bright Red Cloth, Elaborately Gilt On Front Cover, Elaborately Stamped In Blind On Rear Cover; Floral Endpapers. Pacific Press Imprint On Copyright Page, And Their Pacific Press Book Bindery" Paper Label On Front Pastedown. Possibly The Earliest Book To Include "Pasadena" In Its Title. Presentation Inscription To A Member Of A Prominent Pasadena Family From Winifred Farnsworth Hall, Daughter Of The Editor, Dated In 1945, And With The Recipient's Ownership Signature And A Few Pencil Notes Around The Printed Text Referring To His Family.
Published by Curtis, USA, 1955
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Illustrated by Hughes, George (illustrator). First Edition. Features: George Hughes cover art shows mom in her boys' messy bedroom; Philco TV ad features Top Touch Tuning - change channels by remote control; Colour Lewyt Vacuum ad; Kentucky Club tobacco ad; Great 2-page colour photo ad for Franco-American spaghetti features 4 young girls in yellow dresses; Fantastic 2-page color photo ad for 1956 De Soto automobiles; Let's put sense in auto accident laws, by Samuel H. Hofstadter - last year nearly two million were injured in auto accidents; Color photo ad for Gleem toothpaste features some smoochers; Big Business is Stage-Struck - industry has decided a sales pitch gets across better if a goreous blonde helps deliver it - article with photos; The Headhunders of Ianagl, by Olaf Ruhen; Red Carpet for Sergeant Reckless - how the Marine's heroic war horse made her way to America from Korea's bloody battles; A Wife Who Could Cook, by Edmund Gilligan; Where the biggest ideas are born - the inside story of the Institute for Advanced Study, organized by Abraham Flexner 25 years ago; Tip of Manhattan - super large aerial colour photo of Battery Park and vicinity prior to construction of the World Trade Centre; Adlai Girds for Battle - A visit with Adlai Stevenson at his Illinois farm; Rebel in North Country - Murray Warmath named to coach football at Minnesota; The Taming of McFee, by Victoria Case; Everybody Flies in Idaho - color photo illustrated article - there's a plane for every 700 people in the state; The Lady was a Dude, by Cliff Farrell; The Foxy Dreamer of Broadway - Maurice Evans; The Golden Journey, by Agnes Sligh Turnbull; Nice Campbell's soup ad; Help for the Living Dead *NEW DRUG LSD USED IN SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH* - article with photos; Underworld USA, by Joseph F. Dinneen; Great color ad for Texaco dealers; Two-page color ad for Amana refregerators; Telechron Timer ad; Color Jell-O ad; nice ad for Hickok belts, suspenders, wallets and jewelry; Color ad for Tareyton cigarettes at football game; Two-page ad for Admiral TVs; Nice two-page color ad for American Airlines; Color-photo ad for pink General Electric Washer and Dryer set; Two-page color ad for Gillette Razors; Color ad for Page and Shaw chocolates; Chuck Conerly featured in Prestolite battery ad; Homelite Chainsaw ad, featuring their model 5-10; Great color ad for Cracker Jack candy - Haloween theme; Color ad for Kodak Brownie Movie Camera on back cover. 144 pages. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality example of this wonderful vintage issue.; Cover Art; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; The Saturday Evening Post Magazine, October 22, 1955 George Hughes cover illustration; Philco TV ad features Top Touch Tuning - change channels by remote control; Colour Lewyt Vacuum ad; Kentucky Club tobacco ad; Great 2-page colour photo ad for Franco-Am.
Published by the Johns Hopkins Press, 1897
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Baltimore, tall octavo (10 by 7 inches), variously paged, hundreds of plates and text figures. ***CONTENT: The small State of Maryland is nonetheless noteworthy for its diversity of landscapes: from west to east, the folded Appalachians, the Piedmont Plateau, and the broad Coastal Plain. These volumes document the 19th century history of geological investigations, the physical features and geomorphology of the State, its geological formations, mineral resources, and paleontology. Maryland rock formations range in age from Precambrian to Pleistocene, and produce a noteworthy assortment and diversity of fossils: stromatolites, sponges, corals, trilobites and other arthropods, crinoids, brachiopods, mollusks, fishes, dinosaur remains, shark teeth, whale bones, mammoth and mastodon skeletons, and more. Volumes in this set include: VOLUME ONE (1897), with 539 p. and 17 plates; CAMBRIAN-ORDOVICIAN (1919), with 424 p. and 58 plates; SILURIAN (1923), with 794 p. and 67 plates; DEVONIAN (IN THREE VOLUMES) (1913), with 1436 p. and 171 plates; LOWER CRETACEOUS (1911), with 622 p. and 97 plates; UPPER CRETACEOUS (IN TWO VOLUMES) (1916), with 1022 p. and 90 plates; EOCENE (1901), with 331 p. and 64 plates; MIOCENE (IN TWO VOLUMES) (1904), with 670 p. and 135 plates; and PLIOCENE AND PLEISTOCENE (1906), with 292 p. and 75 plates. The authors that made contributions to these volumes reads like a list of early 20th century "who's who" of the country's most notable geologists and paleontologists. ***CONDITION: These volumes are in VERY GOOD+ TO FINE condition, uniformly bound in the original ribbed green cloth, with gilt lettering on the front covers and backstrips. The covers are well preserved, with only a trace of rubbing to the extremities. All outer joints are solid, as are most inner hinges; the bindings are firm. The text pages and illustrations are near pristine: fresh, clean and bright, with no foxing or dampstains. Most volumes are NOT ex-library, but have former owner's signatures on the front endpapers. Four volumes are signed by Marshall Kay (1904-1975), the celebrated Columbia University geologist. Save for one volume, no external ownership markings. This is a very handsome set of highly informative, profusely illustrated volumes. Domestic and international shipping will be extra, but only at my cost.
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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. 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, Vol: - , Pages: - 416, 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. 416 416.