Dene Shafto (31 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover. No DJ. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 92 pages; Pages yellowed; moderate page wear; previous owner name on front end pages. page edges slightly darkened and foxed. Spine creases weakened and split. Front and back covers are attached to spine by masking tape. Faded red and blue covers with black lettering on paste on label on front cover. Several smudges and soiling; edges and corners somewhat frayed and worn; Over 70 poems and prose in book collection. Titles include: Recongition; Old English Prints; Doloras; Odalisque; Ballade of Calais Road; Bugles at Belleau; A Lady with a Cigarette; March Night; Pipe dreams; Pigs and Poetry; A Room to Dream In; Prelude; Castle in Spain; Telepathy; Teh Duel; Woodrow Wilson; Verdum; Spring Sonnet; Cameo; Songs of Yesterday; Chicago Avenue Transfer; The Field of the Cloth of Gold; Idyll, etc. RARE VINTAGE COPY.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st. 1st printing; grey c w/lite gray titles; illustrated end papers; owner's name; 78 pages+extensive picture section, clean & unmarked except for owner's name. B/W Photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 2nd printing. chips and tears to jacket, otherwise a clean, sound copy, mild usage, octavo, 78 pages plus plates.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 78 pages + b/w photos. Ex-college library marks, light shelf wear; pages yellowed; a sound binding; good overall. No jacket. Illustrator: Chase, J. Francis. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Aviation; Inventory No: 232480. Chase, J. Francis (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. January 1943 Binding: Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Second Printing. A couple tears, slight edgewear, to dust jacket. Small square sticker ghost to upper right of jacket's front panel, also a small mar to the upper layer of paper adjacent to where the sticker was removed. ; 78 pages plus a photo section at rear, jacket now in a clear protector; 78 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN . Hardback. No dustjacket, bound in black cloth with white lettering on front cover and spine. Good to Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with some browning to edges of interior pages, minor rubs and some ground-in soiling to cover faces. No statement of later printing on copyright page. No Signature.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 92 pages; over 60 poems. Pages tight; yellowed; no markings; moderate page wear; End pages have b/w illustrations of ornately dressed man with actitivies of several men in background. Deep rose and blue faded hard covers with rectangular paste on area with black book title; Some wear on cover edges, corners and spine ends. Severly frayed and soiled dust jacket with tears on edges and fold flaps; spine areas espe ially torn and creased. Illustration of Le Mousequeraire, the magician waving his wand on dj. The sound of bulges, clang of arms, roll of droums, sound of guitar strumming; old castles; gray battlements are included in these poems that put one back to the days when life was young and love was king! VERY RARE VINTAGE COPY.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. OWNER'S NAME, CHIP TO THE DJ, CLEAN COPY.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: good. First edition. First printing. Hardcover. in gray linen cloth stamped in white. Illustrated endpapers.78 pp. of text illustrated by drawings followed by a 34-page section of photographs. Fine in edgeworn dust jacket. A wartime publication by Goodyear with much about blimps and rigid airships including the Akron and the Macon as well as chapters on airplane tires, wing production, the invention of self-sealing gas tanks, and other production features.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. NO DUST JACKET. First Edition. (4) + 7 - 78 PAGES + 59 B/W PHOTOGRAPHS OF GOODYEAR'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO EARLY AVIATION DEVELOPMENT THE FG-1 CORSAIR NAVY FIGHTER PLANE, THERE ARE MULTIPLE IMAGES OF GOODYEAR'S BLIMPS AND DIRIGIBLES, LIFE RAFTS AND LIFE VESTS. B/W PHOTOS FROM WRIGHT BROTHERS TO WW II INCLUDING A PHOTOGRAPH OF FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT. THERE IS A CORPORATION LIBRARY STAMPON TWO PAGES. Size: 6" x 9 1/4". J. FRANCIS CHASE (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Second Printing. 92 pages. One of the front pages is signed by the author, as well as several others. There is also a signature/previous owner's name inked on title page. Chipping to dust jacket edges and spine ends (now in mylar protector).; 6 1/2 x 10 1/4"; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Original dark blue cloth covers, spine a bit sunned. Corners slightly bumped. Light toning to inner hinges of endpapers; edges of leaves lightly age toned. Illust. w/ b/w photos and drawings. J. Francis Chase (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (Airships, Balloons, Airplanes) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.: 1943. 1st ed. Hardcover. Pictorial boards vg, slightly sunned on spine, sligthly bumped at corners. Internal text and illustrations clean and bright. Binding sound. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, hardback, 8vo, 110pp, illustrated, contents clean and sound, no inscriptions, blue cloth pictorial, old damp-spotting on boards, overall Good condition / no dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Covers are slightly stained, otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Second Printing. A very solid tight clean book, still in it's presentation box. The book is unmarked , has blue boards with an outline of a plane and a dirigible airship on front. and lighter blue lettering. Dj is complete with a sepia photo of a plane in the sky. J.Francis Chase (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company 11/19/43 Binding: Unknown 78p + illus, Goodyear's aeronautical efforts- from airplane tires to airships to the Corsair. Many great illustrations. Illustrator: J. Francis Chase PublishPlace: Akron, OH Size: 8 vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Second Printing. Very good book in clean blue buckram covers with titles in white to spine and with a vignette of an aeroplane and a Zeppelin to front; three very small holes to lower spine fore edge. Internally fine and free of inscriptions; very well illustrated; binding tight; no foxing; coloured photographic end papers. The dust jacket is good only; not clipped; chip to lower front and spine edge; two repaired tears. J Francis Chase (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Reprint. Second printing, 1944. 78 p., [16] leaves of plates: ill.; 24 cm. This book tells a story of pioneering in aeronautics, a record of contributions to aerial progress, and the history of Goodyear's rise from small beginnings to its position during World War II ans the United States' only prime manufacturer of both complete heavier-and lighter-than-air craft. Good. No dust jacket. Cover has some wear and soiling. Chase, J. Francis (illustrator).…

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Akron, OH: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 1943, Akron, OH, 1943. Blue Cloth. Book Condition: Fine, with no markings whatsoever. Jacket. is rubbed on all edges and caps. One 4 inch by 2 inch closed tear at top right front corner. Creasings apparent at bottom and top edges. Illustrated on front jacket is a prop aircraft and a blimp on back jacket. Scans avail on rqst. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". J. Francis Chase (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine, no dustwrapper.

1st edition chipped dust jacket Nice Copy octavo 78 + (32)pp., frontis., b/w pls., Nice wartime period-piece.

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: 120. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1943 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: 120.…

Condition: fair to good, ex-lib. Approx. 100, profusely illus., lib stamps & pocket, raised stamp on 2nd fr flylf, bds & spine somewhat scuffed, library call # on spine. The role of the Goodyear company in aeronautics from 1909 (with the development of the first pneumatic rubber tire especially designed for use on aircraft) until 1943. Both conventional aircraft and dirigibles are covered. J. Francis Chase (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Songs in Silhouette" is an evocative collection of lyrical poetry that captures the artistic and emotional sensibilities of the early 20th century. Through a series of rhythmic and poignant verses, Shafto Dene explores a variety of themes ranging from the quiet beauty of the natural world to the intricate depths of human sentiment. The title suggests a delicate interplay between form and shadow, a concept reflected in the brevity and striking clarity of the compositions contained within.The work stands as a fine example of the era's poetic traditions, where the "songs" serve as literary snapshots or silhouettes of fleeting moments and profound reflections. Each poem is crafted with an eye for imagery, utilizing concise language to evoke a greater sense of place and feeling. Dene's voice is both meditative and accessible, offering readers a contemplative journey through verses that prioritize resonance and grace.As a contribution to the literary landscape of the 1920s, "Songs in Silhouette" reflects a period of vibrant creative expression. It is a work that values the musicality of language and the power of the short form to convey complex truths. This collection remains a compelling choice for enthusiasts of historical verse and those who appreciate poetry that balances traditional structure with personal, atmospheric insight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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 1926. 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:- 106, 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. 106 106.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Songs in Silhouette" is an evocative collection of lyrical poetry that captures the artistic and emotional sensibilities of the early 20th century. Through a series of rhythmic and poignant verses, Shafto Dene explores a variety of themes ranging from the quiet beauty of the natural world to the intricate depths of human sentiment. The title suggests a delicate interplay between form and shadow, a concept reflected in the brevity and striking clarity of the compositions contained within.The work stands as a fine example of the era's poetic traditions, where the "songs" serve as literary snapshots or silhouettes of fleeting moments and profound reflections. Each poem is crafted with an eye for imagery, utilizing concise language to evoke a greater sense of place and feeling. Dene's voice is both meditative and accessible, offering readers a contemplative journey through verses that prioritize resonance and grace.As a contribution to the literary landscape of the 1920s, "Songs in Silhouette" reflects a period of vibrant creative expression. It is a work that values the musicality of language and the power of the short form to convey complex truths. This collection remains a compelling choice for enthusiasts of historical verse and those who appreciate poetry that balances traditional structure with personal, atmospheric insight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…