G Medhurst (27 results)

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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780198264545.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: G-. First Thus. 8vo. 52pp A good copy in pale orange paper covers with minor rippling and a little foxing. The fraudulent experimenter: professor Hansel's case against psychical research; Two synchronous experiences connected with a death. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st. 250pp.incl.index; HB red w/gilt; slight rub w/lt.scuff,bttm.ft.; PON; clean,tight pgs. "A collection of writings by or concerning the work of Sir William Crookes, O.M., F.R.S., in the field of psychical research" isbn 0800820401.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First british edition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and faded spine.

Very Good condition. Tanning to the front bottom edge.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First American edition, bound from sheets printed in Great Britain. 250-pgs, indexed. A clean unmarked copy bound in publishers red cloth. Dust wrapper with some edge wear, not price clipped.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating and detailed account of a groundbreaking invention: a practical system for the rapid transport of goods and passengers through a sealed, 30-foot diameter tube using the power of air. The author, an inventor and engineer, delves into the principles, advantages, and applications of this innovative concept. The book begins by establishing the historical context, highlighting the importance of efficient transportation systems in driving economic growth and human progress. The author then introduces the concept of using air as a propulsive force, explaining its advantages over traditional methods. The subsequent chapters provide a comprehensive exploration of the technical aspects of the system, including the design of the tube, the propulsion mechanism, and the management of air pressure. The author meticulously describes the construction process, emphasizing the durability and safety features of the system. Beyond the technical details, the book also discusses the potential societal impact of this invention. It envisions a future where goods and people can be transported quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively, revolutionizing trade, industry, and daily life. The author explores the implications for urban planning, environmental sustainability, and the overall advancement of civilization. Overall, this book offers a thought-provoking and meticulously researched examination of a visionary transportation concept. By presenting a comprehensive understanding of the system's principles, advantages, and potential applications, it invites readers to consider the transformative power of innovation and the endless possibilities for improving human mobility. 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. …

Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Staples rusting, previous owner's name in pencil on first page, 'Ledsham' in pencil on front.

Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: worn. 8vo pp.250. torn and worn dustjacket, previous owners name on fep. book.

Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Los Angeles: Roy Squires, 1951. Volume 5, No. 2, the June, 1951 issue of Fantasy Advertiser. Cover by Morris Scott Dollens; interior art is by Dollens, Neil Austin, and Ralph Rayburn Phillips. Octavo, stapled wraps, 23 numbered pages. Near Fine copy, notable age toning, small crease at bottom right front. See scan. A high grade, very sharp, undamaged example. The classic sci-fi fanzine; essays, opinion, ads, book lists, book reviews. In this issue, the offerings are from editor Roy Squires, Arthur J. Cox ("A Short Essay on Long"), Neil Austin ("Alfred Korzybski: A Tribute"), R.G. Medhurst ("The Antiquarian Bookshelf"), and book reviews by Malcom W. Ferguson (Eric Frank Russell's "Dreadful Sanctuary"), Carolyn Gaybard (Robert A. Heinlein's "Beyond This Horizon" and William F. Temple's "Four-Sided Triangle"), Jack Kelsey (Edmond Hamilton's "City at World's End"), and Russell A. Leadabrand (John Wyndham's "The Day of the Triffids").and many other short features - all focused on science fiction, fantasy and horror, by intent, but mostly on Science Fiction by execution at this time. L-pr1. Morris Scott Dollens; Neil Austin; Ralph Rayburn Phillips (illustrator). …

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Los Angeles: Roy Squires, 1952. Volume 5, No. 5, the January, 1952 issue of what had been the Fantasy Advertiser fanzine, titles now, for the first time in this issue, Science Fiction Advertiser. Cover by Morris Scott Dollens, rear cover features Neil Austin channeling Picasso (see scans). Both have illustrations within, as well. Octavo, stapled wraps, 33 numbered pages. Near Fine copy, with a small cut at spine top (see scans). Otherwise a high grade, very sharp, undamaged copy. Essentially, the premier issue under the Science Fiction Advertiser name. Though its content of ads, book lists, book reviews, plus some commentary by "the editor", that being Roy Squires at this time, remained unchanged. Reviews and similar commentary on sci-fi within this issue are by Darrell C. Richardson; Clyde Beck; Carolyn Gaybard; Roger Scott, R.G. Medhurst, and the editor; some of the books they review are Arthur Louis Joquel III's "The Challenge of Space", Raymond J. Healy's "New Tales of Space and Time", Bleiler & Dikty's "The Best Science Fiction Stories: 1951", Stanton A. Coblentz's "After 12,000 Years", as well as Coblentz's "When the Birds Fly South", Arthur C. Clarke's "The Sands of Mars", and Sam Moskowitz's "The Immortal Storm". Many more titles are either briefly mentioned, advertised, or discussed. A classic issue from a fanzine classic from the golden age of sci-fi, replete with ads, sale and auction notifications, publications notices, and more - all focused on science fiction, fantasy and horror, by intent, but mostly on Science Fiction by execution at this time. L-pr1. Morris Scott Dollens, Neil Austin (illustrator).…

8vo.pp.vi + 250. Original red cloth hardcover Very Good in a chipped and repaired dust wrapper,Internally fine. ISBN 0 285 620371.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Condition: New. Brand New! Fast Delivery This is an International Edition and ship within 24-48 hours. Deliver by FedEx and Dhl, & Aramex, UPS, & USPS and we do accept APO and PO BOX Addresses. Order can be delivered worldwide within 6-10 days and we do have flat rate for up to 2LB. Extra shipping charges will be requested if the Book weight is more than 5 LB. This Item May be shipped from India, United states & United Kingdom. Depending on your location and availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. 8vo. xvi, 592pp. Vignette title page (pagoda) With 5 plates, including Baxter's frontis printed in oil colours, a foldout map of the Maritime Provinces of China, and in the appendix, a chronological table of Chinese history. Contents clean, though with edge stains to the title page and the slightly soiled frontis, and a small stain to the bottom margin continuing through the earlier part of the book. There is a small splash mark to the inner margins of pp2 38-239, and two corners have dog-ear creases. Map folds clean. Highly attractive De luxe binding: text block all edges gilt, bright, and with exquisite red silk endpapers, the pastedowns framed by broad gilt-decorated turn-ins. Firm, in the original bottle-green morocco, decorated front and back with gilt curlicues, the spine with raised bands and decorated compartments A very attractive copy. An early reader's pencilled appreciation on the last page has been left. [Contains more than one reference to the Chinese people's objections to westerners' hypocrisy in lecturing them on behaviour while conducting the opium trade.]. …

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The first printing of this fascinating exploration of China and its future developments, complete with illustrations including a hand coloured frontispiece. The first edition, first printing.Illustrated with a hand-coloured frontispiece, vignette title page, one folding map, and five plates.Collated, complete.'China: Its State and Prospects' is an interesting early nineteenth century work that delves into the history and state of China during that era, from the point of view of a missionary who was sent to China by the London Missionary Society in 1816.This work inspired many people to become missionaries, including Hudson Taylor, who spent fifty years in China and founded the China Inland Mission.William Henry Medhurst was an English Congregationalist missionary to China, one of the early translator of the Bible into the Chinese language.Illustrated by G. Baxter.Bookplate of David Williams Wire, who was the Lord Mayor of London and was involved with the founding of the National Hospital in Queens Square. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the board and spine. Some minor marks to the boards and spine. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge is slightly strained. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with some scattered spots. Frontispiece is working loose. Very Good. G. Baxter (illustrator). book.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1838 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: 645 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: 645 Walter Henry Medhurst , G. Baxter.…