Gardner Walter M (34 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of 10 pieces of writing including novelettes, short stories and poetry. Featured are Foreign Devils by Walter Jon Williams (novelette), Pyros by George M Ewing (novelette), Bettina's Bet by L Timmel Duchamp (novelette), Invasion by Joanna Russ (short story), Cider by Tom Purdom (short story), The Temptation of Dr. Stein by Paul J McAuley (short story), Live from the Occupation by Eric T Baker (short story), Curse of the SF Writer's Wife by Bruce Boston (poetry), Curse of the Body-Thief's Wife by Bruce Boston (poetry) and Astronaut Boneyard by Wendy Rathbone (poetry). Address label affixed to front cover. Slight edgewear. In Near Fine Condition.…

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. 135pgs, ill, nice copy.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. New York: St. Martin's Griffin [2000]. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 0312264178 . First edition [stated, with printing code line ending with a "1"]. Of the two covers that I have seen, this is the one with a griffin symbol printed at the bottom of the spine and with prices printed on the rear cover. "More than 250,000 worlds of fantastic fiction". 625 pages. Very good with light wear and creasing to covers. see photos clph.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of stories, essays, interviews, crossword puzzles etc. about the life of "Sherlock Holmes". Contributors include A. Conan Doyle, Peter Haining, Franklin D Roosevelt, Basil Rathbone, P.G. Wodehouse, John Gardner and more. Light rubbing to the rear cover. No price on the dustjacket. In Near Fine / Near Fine Condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 191 pp. Digest format. Volume 14, number 5. Light edge and corner wear with a flat uncreased spine. Cover art by Gary Freeman; interiors by: Laurie Harden; Bob Walters; Pat Morrissey; and A. C. Farley. This issue contains: Novellas: Bones by Pat Murphy; Elegy for Angels and Dogs by Walter Jon Williams; and Short Stories: Fault-Intolerant by Isaac Asimov; Mighty Fortresses by John Maddox Roberts; Angels by Bruce McAllister; Where Are You Guy de Maupassant Now That We Need You by F. M. Busby; and the usual columns and features, including Asimov's editorial: Spokesman. Size: 12mo. Gary Freeman; Laurie Harden; Bob Walters; Pat Morrissey; A. C. Farley; (illustrator). Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (x) 310 pp. Vintage Book V-326. Edge and corner wear with some minor creasing on the spine; no interior markings. This anthology contains: The Great Automatic Grammatisaror by Roald Dahl; An Egg a Month from All Over by Margeret St Clair writing as Idris Seabright; There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury; Random Quest by John Wyndham; Immortality by Fredric Brown; Chronopolis by J. G. Ballard; A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr; And Now the News by Theodore Sturgeon; No Sided Professor by Martin Gardner; The Rocket of 1955 by C. M. Kornbluth; Something for Nothing by Robert Sheckley; The Death of the Sea by Jose Maria Gironella; The Red White and Blue Rum Collins by John C. M. Brust; Pie in the Sky by William Styron; The Analogues by Damon Knight; Shadow Show by Clifford D. Simak; Or All the Seas with Oysters by Avram Davidson; Patent Pending by Arthur C. Clarke; I Kill Myself by Julian Kawalec; and The Men Who Murdered Mohammed by Alfred Bester. Book.…

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

HARD BACK BLACK. Condition: FAIR. Circa 1896 hinge cracked, gilt on cover and spine, black and white illustrations, corners bumped, part 2 only DATE PUBLISHED: 1896 EDITION: 140.

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

unknown_binding. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. vii, 149 pp. ; illustrations, some in color ; 28 cm. ; ISBN: 0882665359 ; 9780882665351 ;LCCN: 88-45619 ; OCLC: 18588708 ; LC: SB473; Dewey: 635.9 ; color photographic boards ; no dustjacket ; bump to front bottom right board ; VG. Book.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Book in acceptable condition , age wear , loose binding.

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Covers have staining, and wear at head and foot of spine. Contents clean and tight. 372 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Signed by George R R Martin and Walter J Williams on title page. Signed by S M Stirling, Carrie Vaughn, and John Maddox Roberts on Contents page. Signatures only. First Edition First printing. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have the tiniest bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Book has a remainder Mark on bottom edge . Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy. All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Very Good. Bon état. 1952. Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of the history and evolution of dyeing materials, techniques, and color theory. The author explores the use of dyes from ancient civilizations through to the development of synthetic dyes in the 19th century. The book describes the role of various natural substances such as plants, animals, and minerals in creating colors, and discusses the impact of mordants and other chemicals on the dyeing process. It also examines the cultural significance of dyes and their influence on art, fashion, and everyday life. Through a comprehensive exploration of the subject, this book provides valuable insights into the nature and history of dyes and their role in human civilization. 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of significant lectures and addresses on the history and development of synthetic dyestuffs. These writings cover the period from 1856, when the first synthetic dye was discovered, to the early 20th century, when the industry was revolutionized by the discovery of new synthetic processes and the use of chemical research in the development of new dyes. The book begins with an overview of the development of the coal-tar industry, which provided the raw materials for the production of synthetic dyes. It then discusses the discovery of the first synthetic dye, mauve, and the subsequent development of other synthetic dyes, such as magenta, aniline blue, and alizarin. Finally, the book explores the impact of synthetic dyes on the textile industry, and the broader social and economic implications of the development of this new technology. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of chemistry, the textile industry, or the development of new technologies. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of one of the most important industries of the 19th and 20th centuries, and its insights into the relationship between science and industry continue to be relevant today. 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. First Edition. ix, 437 pp. 8vo. Brown cloth covers with black embossed titling to cover and spine. Slight wear to covers, bumping to corners. Previous owner's name in ink on front pastedown, clean within.

Cloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. First Edition. 2 volumes complete. 11 x 8 inches. Publisher's cloth gilt. Ex-library (City Library Manchester, NH) properly deaccessioned, with the usual markings, bookplate, occasional tape repairs to page edges, and pockets in the rear of each vollume. Many advertisements including endpapers in both volumes. Otherwise clean solid copies. Hinges and bindings are sound, noting wear at the corners and head/tail spine panel. Part I: [6 (ads)], [v]-[x], 7-91, x-xxxii (ads) pages. Posselt's Textile Library Volume II Part II: [8 (ads)], [1]-140, [10 (ads)] pages. Posselt's Textile Library Volume VIII. Cloth. and VIII. A scarce title not often seen, with a wealth of information on the industry at the time. Many pages of ads as well.…

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. 86 pages. Articles: How Much Government can Free Enterprise Stand?; The Senseless Killing of Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone With the Wind" - article with photos; Report on the Far West - The News is Good from the Nation's "New Empire" - with focus on industrial development; Lincoln Collector, Oliver R. Barrett; Bashful Ben of the Bang-Bangs - Cowboy Ben Johnson - article with color photos; Donora, Pennsylvania - The case of the Poisoned Air - 19 died; Suppose He Had Two Eyes - Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Tommy Thompson has one eye - article with photo. Fiction: Bootlegger's Treasure (part 1 of 4); Floodwater; O'Brien; The case of the Negligent Nymph (conclusion); Dumb Bunny. Also includes great vintage ads for: Lord Calvert Whiskey - with great full-page colour photo of illustrator Mr. Bradshaw Crandell; Western Electric (showing switchboard operator; General Electric tvs; Herbert Tareyton cigarettes - featuring colour photo of Mrs. Pierpont Morgan Hamilton; Pontiac cars; Rexall - Druggists of America; Texaco; DeSoto cars; Nash cars; Mercury cars; American Airlines (centerfold); Botany 500 men's fashions; Great two-page color photo ad for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer features Rosalind Russell, Gary Cooper, Lawrence Tibbett, Charles Laughton, Sid Luckman, Douglas Fairbanks, "Hap" Arnold, Mr. & Mrs. Jascha Heifetz, Mr. and Mrs. F. Warren Pershing and Mr. and Mrs. Jean Hersholt; GM Electro-Motive Division; Dodge Trucks; Trailways bus lines; Bicycle playing cards; Camel cigarettes (back cover) featuring bowler Joe Wilman and waterskiing stars Martha Mitchell and Margie Fletcher. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A quality vintage copy.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Taft, U.S. Senator Robert A.; Aikman, Duncan; Davenport, Walter; Sandburg, Carl; Johnson, Grady; Davidson, Bill; Fay, Bill; O'Day, Nell; Williams, Lawrence; Lowry, Robert; Brandon, William; Gardner, Erle Stanley; Atkinson, B.M. Jr. Hugh Gravitt Cabby Sarn. Illustrated by Patterson, Robert; Holland, Robert P.; Mitchell, Michael;Brackett, Ward; Dower, Walter; (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 58 pages. This very special issue contains part 1 (of 2) of "I Killed the Czar - at last the truth of history's most famous and mystery-shrouded massacre - On his deathbed one of the actual assassins (Peter Zacharovitch Ermakov) breaks his long silence". Fortuitously, when we acquired this copy we were thrilled to discover that laid-in are pages 39-48 of the August 3, 1935 issue, containing the entirety of part 2 of this important article. Other features include: Public Sweetheart Number One - Part III; The Case of the Caretaker's Cat - Part VII; Inside the Number Racket - what lies behind America's most amazing case of gambling fever?; Times Have Changed in Tennis - now it's a spotlight for chiselers! Short stories include: The God-Inspired Idiot; The Donkey with a Lion's Heart; Love Letters of a Prizefighter and a Hollywood Extra; Flight. Many ofther features. Ads include: Wrigley's Gum, Spud Cigarettes; Pontiac Six (very nostalgic red and black one-page ad), Goodyear tires, Dentyne Gum; Pennzoil; Nice color back cover ad for Chesterfield Cigarettes features Turkish girl preparing tobacco leaves for baling. Above-average wear. Contents yellowed with age. A worthy copy of this historically important issue. Leake, Gerald; Baumhofer, Walter M.; Green, Bert; Flagg, James Montgomery; Grout, Stephen; Gardner, Erle Stanley (illustrator). …

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: 486. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1915 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: 486.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1901 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 reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 390 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: 390 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1919 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 reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 399 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: 399 Language: English.…

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. 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: : - 387, 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. 387 387.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 386 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. Dictionary of technical terms and compounds used in dyeing and calico printing, with coverage of dyes, mordants and related substances. A useful reference work for textile historians, conservators and researchers interested in industrial chemistry and the practical vocabulary of the dyeing trade. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…