Charles Bragaw (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket present. The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding and clean pages. There is no dust jacket, which is typical for government publications. The cover shows minimal wear with some minor scuffing. Notably, this copy includes signatures and inscriptions from both authors, enhancing its collectible value.…

Snyder, Wilbert F., Charles L. Bragaw, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Achievement in radio: seventy years of radio science, technology, standards, and measurement at the National Bureau of Standards. Special Publication 555. Boulder, Colorado: National Bureau of Standards, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1986. xxxiv, 842pp. 280 x 210 mm. Grey cloth, red title to front featuring picture of the National Bureau of Standards, Boulder Laboratories office (U.S. Dept. of Commerce), also in red. Red lettering to spine. Bookplate of Richard A. Rhodes II. Tipped to page 687 is a newspaper clipping of an obituary notice for Chester Hall 'Chet' Page, 10 August 1996. Opposite to this clipping is an underlined sentence reading "The program was chaired by Dr. Chester H. Page, chief of the Electricity Division, NBS." Some staining around the edges, corners slightly bent. Very good. First Edition.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the fascinating story of the National Bureau of Standards' (NBS) contributions to the development of radio technology. Beginning with the early years of the 20th century, the book chronicles the Bureau's pioneering work in radio science, technology, and measurement. It explores the evolution of radio communication, tracing its path from the spark-and-crystal era to the rise of broadcasting, and later, the advent of radar and microwave technologies. The book delves into the Bureau's research on radio propagation, highlighting the critical role it played in understanding the ionosphere, a key element in long-distance radio communication. The author, himself a long-time participant in the NBS radio program, provides a captivating narrative that blends technical detail with personal insights, bringing to life the scientific and technical achievements of a bygone era. Through the lens of the NBS story, the book offers a glimpse into the development of a science that continues to shape our world. 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: Very Good. Oblong Folio album ca. 26x33 cm (10 ¼ x 13 in). 47 card stock leaves. With over 210 mounted gelatin silver photos, including about six colour tinted images from ca. 20x25 cm (7 ¾ x 10 in) to ca. 15x20 cm (6x8 in) and a panorama ca. 9x24,5 cm (3 ½ x 9 ¾ in). The rest of the photos are from ca. 12,5x17,5 cm (5x7 in) to ca. 4x8 cm (1 ¾ x 3 ¼ in); most photos are ca. 8x14 cm (3 ¼ x 5 ½ in). Over fifty photos are captioned and/or signed in negative (some text faded). With over a hundred period white ink manuscript captions on the mounts, related to individual images or groups of images. Period black patterned sheep album, fastened with a string; front cover with a generic gilt-lettered title "Photographs;" the inner side of the rear cover with an ink stamp "L.C. Rhodes, Genuine Leather Cover." The inner side of the front cover with a period white ink presentation inscription "Anchorage, Alaska, Dec. 20 1929. To Lawrence C. Heath from Lawrence Alfred Stephenson." A few photos mildly faded or with mild silvering, otherwise a very good album of interesting strong photos. Attractive extensive collection of well-annotated original photos of Alaska, from the 1920s. Compiled by Lawrence Alfred Stephenson - most likely, a resident of Anchorage, the album includes unsigned photos (possibly, taken by Stephenson himself), as well as images taken by several noted Alaskan photographers: Charles "Red" Nelson, Robert Bragaw, H.W. Steward, Earl Rossman, George L. Johnson, & others. The album contains six colour-tinted photos by Charles "Red" Nelson. The first photo showing Mt. Denali is supplemented by a piece of birch bark with the handwritten caption about "Mt. McKinley," which erroneously notes that "so far no one has ever been to the top." The album was compiled in the late 1920s (according to the presentation inscription, dated "1929"), but the first successful ascent of the southern peak of Mount Denali took place already in 1913. The other colour-tinted photos show Cook Inlet near Anchorage, Mt. Susitna, Russian Creek near Seward, a winter forest and an Alaskan waterfall. A large panoramic photo depicts a dog musher and his team. The smaller photos include a series of excellent views of central Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula, showing Knik Arm, Lake Spenard, the beach in Anchorage, Mt. Denali, Tanana River, Kantishna district, Cache Creek (with the view of a "placer mining camp"), "Peters Creek mining district," a "camp of survey party," steamer "Betty M." "hauling freight up the Susitna River," Susitna River "just before freezeup," Curry - "division point on Alaska Railroad and tourist camp" (now a ghost town), "500 foot suspension bridge at Curry," "mining camp in Yentna mining district," "Alaska Road Commission camp near Talkeetna," Lake Kenai, Resurrection River, Bald Mountain, Tustumena glacier, Nuka Bay glacier, &c. The other photos show Prince William Sound, the environs of Juneau, Inside Passage, "S.S. Aleutian at Columbia Glacier," &c. Another interesting image shows the harbour of Latouche - a no longer existing mining community on Latouche Island (Prince William Sound). A post office was established here in 1905 and discontinued in 1955. There are also photos of Alaskan settlements in winter, trappers' cabins and survey camps, the loghouse office of the Superintendent of "Mt. McKinley National Park," the gateway to the park, the Alaska Railroad in winter, &c. Several photos portray native Alaskans - "Eskimo" (Yupic) seal hunters, families and children, show the interior of the Orthodox Christian Cathedral in Kodiak and traditional graves on the Eklutna cemetery. Two photos depict famous dog musher Leonhard Seppala (1877-1967) and his dogs, who played the pivotal role in the 1925 serum run to Nome. The compiler's manuscript caption reads: "Seppala and his famous "Relief Team" went to Nome, Alaska, in record time with medical supplies during epidemic." The other images show Alaska Huskies, scenes of dog mushing, hunting and fishing, Alaskan wildlife (brown and Kodiak bears, foxes, lynxes, goats, caribou, moose, porcupine, beavers, birds of prey, &c.). There are also photos of placer gold mining, gold dredges, a 42 oz. gold nugget, &c. The last photo depicts a plane of the Alaskan aviation pioneer Russel Merrill (1894-1929), who made the first attempt to cross the Gulf of Alaska by plane, and discovered the short route through the Alaska Range (the pass was named after him), and made one of the first night landings in Alaska. The extensive manuscript caption lists Merril's achievements and remarks that he was "lost on Cook's Inlet, Sept. 16, 1929." Overall an attractive extensive collection of original photos, giving a comprehensive overview of life in central Alaska in the 1920s.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1986 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 886 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. 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. Pages: 886 Volume NBS Special Publication 555.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 22.22x 29.21 cms} 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 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1986. 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:- Volume NBS Special Publication 555, Pages:- 880, 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. Volume NBS Special Publication 555 880.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 22.22x 29.21 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1986] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2017 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume NBS Special Publication 555, Pages 880, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. Volume NBS Special Publication 555 880.…