paperback. Condition: Good.
Language: English
Published by Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, 1948
Seller: Friendly Used Books, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good-. Photographs (illustrator). Bound in original pictorial stapled wraps; pps. 87-170. "Wood and Water: Twin Problems of the Prairie Plains" (Dale); "Nebraska's Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War" (Johnson); "Early Education in Nebraska" (Siampos); "John MIlton Thayer (V-VII) (Curtis); plus book reviews, "Lewis and Clark" (Bakeless by Mattes); "Pontiac and the Indian Uprising" (Peckham by Hoopes); "Death on Horseback" (Wellman by Mahnken); "Legends of Paul Bunyon" (Felton by Beath); "Look at America" (Editors of Look by Swindler); "Heaven's Tableland" (Johnson by Olson). Front corners with small creases, marginal fading. Clean, tight and unmarked; no chipping. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Language: English
Published by British Library Publishing, GB, 2025
ISBN 10: 0712355294 ISBN 13: 9780712355292
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. As he turned over its stiff and yellow pages, he noticed with pleasure the smell of corruption that had first repelled him in these decaying volumes, a smell, he now thought, of ancient and secret knowledge. Researchers prying into an obscure manuscript come face to face with its ghoulish guardian. A bookseller digging through an attic disturbs something far more dangerous than dust. An uncanny tome tempts its reader onto a path of untold evil. Welcome to The Haunted Library, a collection of fourteen tales steeped in the dark psychic traces found in the stacks and shelves of libraries, bookshops, and other troves of hidden knowledge. Including stories from rare pulp magazines, classics from the minds of M. R. James, L. P. Hartley and Margaret Irwin, and modern chillers from Penelope Lively and C. J. Faraday, this volume invites you into a hushed realm of cursed authors, ghostly bibliophiles, and readers haunted by the weird powers of the written word.
Language: English
Published by British Library Publishing, GB, 2025
ISBN 10: 0712355294 ISBN 13: 9780712355292
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. As he turned over its stiff and yellow pages, he noticed with pleasure the smell of corruption that had first repelled him in these decaying volumes, a smell, he now thought, of ancient and secret knowledge. Researchers prying into an obscure manuscript come face to face with its ghoulish guardian. A bookseller digging through an attic disturbs something far more dangerous than dust. An uncanny tome tempts its reader onto a path of untold evil. Welcome to The Haunted Library, a collection of fourteen tales steeped in the dark psychic traces found in the stacks and shelves of libraries, bookshops, and other troves of hidden knowledge. Including stories from rare pulp magazines, classics from the minds of M. R. James, L. P. Hartley and Margaret Irwin, and modern chillers from Penelope Lively and C. J. Faraday, this volume invites you into a hushed realm of cursed authors, ghostly bibliophiles, and readers haunted by the weird powers of the written word.
Language: English
Published by Woolman Press, Port Townsend, WA, 1984
Seller: Maxwell Books, Port Hadlock, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Stapled Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Ladd, J.P. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Stapled softcover, 21 pages, illustrated by line drawings. Signed by Author on back of front cover. Signed by Author(s).
Seller: Calliopebooks, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. R&L education Publ. 2006. Fine/Like New and unread condition. Cover is clean and strong, spine is smooth and not creased.
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Published by Cross Currents Corp., 1968
Seller: North Country Books, Milton, VT, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Wraps, worn cover, front cover discolored, ink name, and stamps, foxing to top edge; the book is very well bound and the pages are free of markings. An excellent reading copy. Experienced full-time bookseller since 1994 (selling online since 1998). Image may be added by request. Questions welcome.
Published by State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, 1942
Seller: Cambridge Books, Cambridge, MN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. vii pages, 1 leaf, 67 pages : portrait ; 24 cm. This copy inscribed by E. E. Edwards (one of the contributors) to University of Minnesota Professor of History Rodney Loehr. Loehr's stamped name and an institutional stamp on the front paste down. One of 1,000 copies.
Published by Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, 2008
Seller: biblioboy, North Providence, RI, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket. First Edition. Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island College 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Copy #318/1000 numbered copies. 107+ pages, photo-illustrated, appendices. Fine condition. Not issued in dust jacket. clph(Rhode).
Published by Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, 2008
Seller: biblioboy, North Providence, RI, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island College [2008]. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition. Copy #630/1000 numbered copies. 107+ pages, photo-illustrated, appendices. Related promotional bookmark laid in. Near Fine copy [light spine head bumping. No jacket as issued. clph.
Published by Amsterdam - 1987, 1987
Seller: Sylvain Paré, Montolieu, France
Ed. North-Holland, Amsterdam - 1987, in-8, broché, 113 pages Bon état, table des matières sur la photo - Pour les envois hors de France, la tafication «livre & brochure» pour les frais de port a disparue.Les frais de port annoncés correspondent à une moyenne. Ils seront calculés au plus juste en fonction du poids de votre article.
Published by GPO, Washington, D.C., 1964
Seller: Hoffman Books, ABAA, IOBA, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. USGS 1964. Wrappers, fine condition, Complete with all maps and plates.
Language: English
Published by Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick / Bryan, Taylor & Co., 1893
Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
Large Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Corners rubbed, front hinge weakening, creases and tape repairs to first few pages, but otherwise a solid copy. 1893 Large Hardcover. xx, 400, [2] pp. Oblong. 11 1/8 x 14 1/2. A profusely illustrated tour of the world, featuring numerous black-and-white photographs, with descriptions of scenes by various writers, and an introduction by Lew Wallace. The majority of the text and images are dedicated to European countries, but the Middle East, Asia and Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas are also included, with special attention given to the national parks and historical sites of the United States.
Language: English
Published by Brassey's Defence Publishers, 1985
Seller: Riveting Books, Southsea, HAMPS, United Kingdom
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. 1st. Dust Jacket: No. External/Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Clean. Minor wear and rubbing. Internal Condition: Very good. Clean. Author/Editor: Harrison, P G; Everett-Heath, E J; Moss, G M; Mowat, A W. Publisher: Brassey's Defence Publishers. Year: 1985. Edition: 1st. Binding: Softcover. Illustrated: Yes, B&W. Language: English. Page Count: 155. Keywords: Military. The book for sale is the one in the photo.
Language: English
Published by Eborn Books & the Interpreter Foundation, 2021
ISBN 10: 1890718920 ISBN 13: 9781890718923
Seller: Orrin Schwab Books, Providence, UT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Light wear to the binding. The dust jacket has slight wear to the edges.; 0 pages.
Published by Prentice Hall 1988, 1988
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Super octavo hardback (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Published by New York: Cooper Union Museum, 1952, 1952
First edition. 8vo; 12 pp.; lillustrated from photographs. Minor tanning to wrappers; else a very good copy in original printed wrappers. Catalog for the Cooper Union exhibtion devoted to the waistcoat or vest.
Language: English
Published by British Library Publishing, GB, 2025
ISBN 10: 0712355294 ISBN 13: 9780712355292
Seller: Rarewaves USA United, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. As he turned over its stiff and yellow pages, he noticed with pleasure the smell of corruption that had first repelled him in these decaying volumes, a smell, he now thought, of ancient and secret knowledge. Researchers prying into an obscure manuscript come face to face with its ghoulish guardian. A bookseller digging through an attic disturbs something far more dangerous than dust. An uncanny tome tempts its reader onto a path of untold evil. Welcome to The Haunted Library, a collection of fourteen tales steeped in the dark psychic traces found in the stacks and shelves of libraries, bookshops, and other troves of hidden knowledge. Including stories from rare pulp magazines, classics from the minds of M. R. James, L. P. Hartley and Margaret Irwin, and modern chillers from Penelope Lively and C. J. Faraday, this volume invites you into a hushed realm of cursed authors, ghostly bibliophiles, and readers haunted by the weird powers of the written word.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the Japanese beetle, an invasive species that has wreaked havoc on American agriculture and suburban lawns since its introduction in the early 20th century. The author delves into the beetle's biology, tracing its origins in Japan and its subsequent spread throughout the United States. Through meticulous research and observations, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the beetle's lifecycle, feeding habits, and the damage it inflicts on various plants. The author doesn't just stop at describing the problem, they also explore effective control measures, including chemical treatments, natural enemies, and cultural practices. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to comprehend and combat the ongoing impact of the Japanese beetle on our environment and agricultural practices. 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.
Language: English
Published by Press of Geo. C. Rand and Avery, Printers to the City, 1861
Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. Half red leather and marbled paper boards in red, orange, blue and white color themes. Hubbed leather spine with five raised bands, and stamped gilt lettering. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Double column layout. CONDITION: Inner hinges are cracked in both the front and back, yet boards are firmly attached. Dampstain on fore-edge, but does not compromise text. Leaves have evenly toned. Some dark discoloration spots and marginalia occasionally throughout. Crack within the gutter between pages 448 and 449, yet binding is sound and pagination complete. Excerpt from the introductory pages: "The Trustees of the Public Library have the pleasure, by means of the present Index, to open for the use of their fellow-citizens another portion of the books which have been entrusted to their care. It embraces about fifty-five thousand volumes, all in the Upper Hall of the building, as the previous Index, published in 1858, with its supplements coming down to near the end of 1860, embraces about nineteen thousand volumes in the Lower Hall." [vii] 902 pp. In overall very good condition. A nice copy. Additional photos available upon request. Full refund if not satisfied.
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Language: English
Published by British Library Publishing, GB, 2025
ISBN 10: 0712355294 ISBN 13: 9780712355292
Seller: Rarewaves.com UK, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. As he turned over its stiff and yellow pages, he noticed with pleasure the smell of corruption that had first repelled him in these decaying volumes, a smell, he now thought, of ancient and secret knowledge. Researchers prying into an obscure manuscript come face to face with its ghoulish guardian. A bookseller digging through an attic disturbs something far more dangerous than dust. An uncanny tome tempts its reader onto a path of untold evil. Welcome to The Haunted Library, a collection of fourteen tales steeped in the dark psychic traces found in the stacks and shelves of libraries, bookshops, and other troves of hidden knowledge. Including stories from rare pulp magazines, classics from the minds of M. R. James, L. P. Hartley and Margaret Irwin, and modern chillers from Penelope Lively and C. J. Faraday, this volume invites you into a hushed realm of cursed authors, ghostly bibliophiles, and readers haunted by the weird powers of the written word.
Published by Pleasantville, NY : Reader's Digest Association, 1966., 1966
Seller: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. [1st edition], 3rd printing ; 896 pp. ; illustrated (partly in color) ; color maps. 21 cm. ; LCCN: 66-15517 ; LC: SB453; Dewey: 635 ; OCLC: 1337884 ; green cloth with gold lettering, in color pictorial dustjacket ; "Prepared by the editors of the Reader's digest. General editor and technical advisor, Thomas H. Everett" ; previous owner marks on front ep ; nicks and edge tears to dustjacket ; "Some 800 kinds and countless varieties of plants are described. More than 7000 items are listed in the index. This single volume of almost 900 pages contains everything a gardener needs to know. Flowers, indoors and out, lawns and trees, plant identification, alpines and bonsai, specialty gardens, structure of soil, calendars of garden work--these are a few subjects covered. 715 illustrations, over half of them in six colors, drawn by 24 outstanding artists. Maps and charts show the origins of plants, five special climatic areas, identification and chemical control of pests, plant diseases and weeds." -- dustjacket ; page 321/322 repaired ; G/FAIR. Book.
Published by Brasseys London 1990, 1990
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st edition pictorial boards As New tall octavo. xv + 177pp., b/w pls., text ills., bibliog., index, Brassey's Battlefield Weapons Systems & Technology Series Volume XI:
Published by [Chicago?] : [Henry Neil], 1904., 1904
Seller: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Red cloth, decorated with naval battle scene in pressed gold ; covers worn ; shaken, hinges starting ; foxed ; endpages soiled ; a few color illustrations (one of which is a painting by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany!) ; numerous photographs of Japanese and Russian troops in the field, as well as photos depicting uniforms and equipment of Japanese troops ; several maps, and photographs of all of the leaders ; wonderful period journalistic cartoons featuring the work of J. H. Donahey, Rehse, Mayb ell, and others, along with black and white reproductions of paintings by Wilkinson, Nikko, Charles Delacy, Woodville, and others ; rather worn ; G. Book.
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 3rd edition. the boards are a touch shelf rubbed and the front end page has light rippling.apart from this the book appears new and unread. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. re-written and updated edition. the boards are a touch shelf rubbed. there is a small stamp mark from a previous owner. the binding is excellent and the book looks very little used, if at all. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Language: English
Published by CRC Press 1994-12-20, 1994
ISBN 10: 0873716108 ISBN 13: 9780873716109
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: New.