Frederick W Skiff (13 results)
Published by Metropolitan Press, Publishers, Portland, OR, 1937
- Hardcover
Seller: Emily's Books, Brainerd, MN, U.S.A.Emily's Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The price clipped dust jacket is in a Mylar type protector, is edge worn, has some damp stains and is soiled and the spine is darkened. There is some soiling to the page edges and end papers. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Metropolitan, Portland, OR, 1935
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Larry W Price Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 12.91
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 366 pp.,Illus, Illus e.p., Tan Hardback, Paper Title Label Tipped-on Spine, uncut pp. opening has caused couple short tears on title page else VG, no DJ, 1st ed.
The World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. A Complete History of the Enterprise; a Full Description of the Buildings and Exhibits in all Departments; and a Short Account of Previous Expositions, with an Introduction.
Trumbull White; William Igleheart; George R. Davis; Potter Palmer; Thomas B. Bryan; F. W. Putnam; John P. Barrett; J. W. Collins; Frederick J. V. Skiff
Published by J. H. Moore & Co., 1893
- Hardcover
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.Books From California
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Acceptable. An original copy in poor condition. Lacking spine, decorative leather cover shows heavy rubbing and edgewear. Pages are tanned and clean. A good reading copy.
Published by Metropolitan Press 1937, 1937
- Hardcover
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.Tacoma Book Center
Contact seller4-star sellerHardback. No statement of later printing on copyright page. Very Good condition book in a Very Good condition dustjacket with minor rubs and creases and fading around its edges.
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Published by Macmillan and Co.,, 1878
- Hardcover
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United KingdomWeBuyBooks
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Fair
£ 46.50
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable condition hardcover, shelfwear and rubbing toboards, dust marks and small marks to cloth. No jacket. Foxing to text block edges. Binding detached at inside hinge to rear, spine back fully visible, front board still partly attached to front, webbing visible, hence acceptable. Content c…lear. A suitable reading copy, candidate for rebinding. Acceptable: a readable copy. All pages and the cover are intact (dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but notes cannot obscure the text. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
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A History of American Literature 2 volumes
Tyler, Moses Coit. [The Frederick W. Skiff - Estelle Doheny copy]
Language: English
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1879
- Hardcover
Seller: Rosenlund Rare Books & Manuscripts, Basking Ridge, NJ, U.S.A.Rosenlund Rare Books & Manuscripts
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 133.69
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. xx, 292p: xi, 330p. Early 20th century quarter tan calf over marbled boards and marbled end papers. Burgundy and green spine labels and marbleized foredge. From the Library of Frederick Woodward Skiff (1867-1947) with his bookplate on the inside front board. Skiff was an author. collector and bib…liophile with a particular interest in Americana. Estelle Doheny with her bookplate on the inside front marbled paper. Doheny purchased 800 books from the Skiff Library sale in 1947. A fresh clean copy with just slight rubbing to the extremities.
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Published by Metropolitan Press, 1937
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Rob the Book Man, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.Rob the Book Man
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 56.15
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardback in near fine condition with very good minus dust jacket. Jacket has some aging and a chip at foot of spine, but is protected in clear mylar jacket sleeve. Includes signed personalized inscription and note from the author along with a personal photo glued… in of him and his wife. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by Unknown, 1904
- Softcover
- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Hammonds Antiques & Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.Hammonds Antiques & Books
Contact seller3-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 57.29
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Add to basketmagazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. . ; "approximately 6x9, from our extensive vintage paper collection, in mylar with stiff backing"; Many photos; approximately 6x9; 100 pp pages; THIS IS NOT A BOOK, but unbound pages from a journal. Image can be supplied if desired.
Published by Metropolitan Press, Portland, 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gene W. Baade, Books on the West, Renton, WA, U.S.A.Gene W. Baade, Books on the West
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 1st printing. Cloth with printed title label on spine. 318pp. Illustrated with portraits of some of the book collecting world's most recognized dealers and collectors from the 1930s. Endpaper maps. Presentation copy inscribed on the verso of the ffep. Laid i…n is the dust jacket of the 2nd printing of Skiff's other book, Adventures in Americana. This is a well-written account of the author's search, crisscrossing the United States, for fine books in the field of Americana. Fine in vg dj with minor chips, several wrinkles, & a couple of stains on the backstrip. Inscribed by Author(s).
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Language: English
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. 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: 362. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1937 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: 362.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1916 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 592 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: 592 Language: English.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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£ 38.79
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1916. 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: : - 592, 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. 592 592.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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£ 51.33
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1937. 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:- 364, 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. 364 364.






