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Published by Hal Leonard Publishers, 1975
ISBN 10: 1581066783ISBN 13: 9781581066784
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Brand New.
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Published by Pasha, 1992
ISBN 10: 0935453458ISBN 13: 9780935453454
Seller: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Good. 330 pp., ex library, black markings covering hand stamps, else text clean and binding tight, softcover. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
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Published by New York Historical Society, 1940
Seller: James Cummings, Bookseller, Signal Mountain, TN, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Nice presentation inscription from author.
Published by Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Signed
hardcover. Condition: near fine. First. Illustrated. 470pp. Thick 8vo, terra cotta cloth, marbled end papers, t.e.g. New York: Historical Society, 1940. First edition. A near fine copy, inscribed by the author.
Published by New-York Historical Society, 1940
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.
Published by New York Historical Society, NYC, 1940
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. NY: New York Historical Society, 1940. 2000 copies on handmade paper. xxii, 470 pages. Many illustrations. 9.5 x 6.5", cloth, dj, top edge gilt. Signed presentation from author. Biography of American singer. Dj chipped, worn, VG/fair.
Published by The New York Historical Society, New York, NY, 1940
Seller: Prairie Creek Books LLC., Torrington, WY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. G/N, hc, used, red cloth binding with gilt text on spine and upper, marbled end papers, vii-xxii, 470 pages. X-library copy with card pocket and book plate on the front paste down. Interior clean except for usual library stamps and marks, pages near bright, binding tight. Slightest of shelf wear to exterior. Rear page states 2000 copies printed using hand made rag paper.
Published by The New York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Philosopher's Stone Books, Kingston, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very Good Hardcover (1940 c1940) with clean burnt orange buckram covers, no DJ, no inner marks, one of 2000 copies printed in handmade rag paper by John Watkins Co., 470 pages.
Published by The New-York Historical Society, 1940
Seller: School Haus Books, Saginaw, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1940 hardcover/no jacket/ex-library with usual markings & front free endpaper removed/clean & unmarked text.
Published by New York Historical Society, Ny, 1940
Seller: Attic Treasures Book Shop, Mt. Carmel, IL, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 470 Pages With Index And Chronology In Rear; Foreword In Front; 24 Chapters. Ex-Library Copy With Usual Library Markings. Numerous Full Page Illustrations And Photo Throughout Book. Pages Yellowed; Page Edges Cut Roughly And Darkened. String Binding. Pages Warped Ornate End Pages. Maroon Linen Like Hard Covers With Gild Lettering And Border On Front Cover And Spine. Moderate Shelf Wear; Some Wear On Corners And Spine Ends. Biography Of Emma Cecilia Thursby, One Of The First American Singers To Achieve Renown In Europe, And One Of He Few Native New York Women To Gain Distinction In Music. Rare Vintage Copy.
Published by The New York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Octavo; G+ Hardcover; Red spine with gold text; Boards are faded to the spine and also have minor bumping to the corners and tips; Gutters in between front free end- papers are cracked but papers are in tact, volume has an inscription and signature of the author on front end page, top and bottom edges are deckled and discolored, limited pages have pencil notes in the margins and pages are slightly tanned otherwise text block is legible; 470p. 1318299. FP New Rockville Stock.
Cloth w/DJ. Condition: G/G. Black & White Plates (illustrator). Ltd Edition. New York, NY: New York Historical Society. G/G. 1940. Ltd Edition. Cloth w/DJ. Deluxe Edition, 2,000 printed on all-rag handmade paper with 74 illustrations. . 4to., xxii, 470 pp., Dj stained, spotted and frayed; light foxing throughout, uncut pages .
Published by New York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Abstract Books, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Definitive biography of New York singer who became famous in Europe as the "American Nightingale". Based on diaries, letters and memorabilia preserved by her sister. This is a presntation copy by this sister, Ina Love Thursby, to the Indianapolis Public Library. (xxii) 470 pages, b/w photos, chronology of concert appearances, index; maroon cloth, gold lettering, gilt top, untrimmed page edges. Very good+, presentaion stickers, library marks, cut end paper; no dust jacket. Presentation copy.
Published by New York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: By Books Alone, Woodstock, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Original Cloth. Condition: Fiine. First Edition. Inscribed: "To my old friends/Frances & Bob Becket/Dick Gipson/May 1/44.". Signed by Author.
Published by New York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Great Expectations Rare Books, Staten Island, NYC, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover, red cloth lettered in gold, lacking dust-jacket, but with front flap and panel laid-in loose. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated with photographs and reproductions of showbills, periodical covers, etc. Chronology of Concert Appearances, Index. First edition, first prinitng. A signed presentation copy by author, boldly written to Miss Mollie Kreutzer, whose aide is acknowledged in the books' publication. Her name also appears on page XIV of the Preface among many whose contributors the author mentions. Emma Cecilia Thursby (February 21, 1845 ¿ July 4, 1931) was an American singer popular in Europe and the United States. Born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn she remained a lifelong resident of New York City whilst embarking on a successful career as a concert singer performing both domesticvally and in London, France, and Germany, and sharing the bill with the likes of Mark Twain. Her papers were donated to the New York Historical Society by her surviving sister and form the basis for the present biography. No previous ownership marks. Dust-jacket fragments are worn, though book is clean, square and unmarked. A very good+ signed presentation copy. Signed by Author(s).
Published by New York Historical Society, 1940
Seller: Dave Wilhelm Books, Evanston, IL, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Signed and inscribed by author. Inscription reads, "To Carrie Hewlett whose friendship I have greatly valued in all these years, January 1, 1941." One of a 2,000 copy edition. Solid VG. Clean. Binding tight. One bottom corner is bumped. Rest of corners not bumped.
Published by New York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket. limited to 2000 copies. ".one of the first American singers to achieve renown in Europe, and one of the few native New York women to gain distinction in music." 470 pages; 6 1/2 x 9 5/8 ".
Published by Sunbelt Media, 1980
ISBN 10: 0890152519ISBN 13: 9780890152515
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9.
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Published by New York Histoircal Society, New York, 1940
Seller: MARK POST, BOOKSELLER, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. 1 of 2000 copies. FINE BOOK WITH SHORT OWNER NOTATION ON TITLE PAGE. COPYRIGHT PAGE HAS HANDWRITTEN "GIFT OF NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY". DUST JACKET IS VERY GOOD WITH LIGHT GENERAL DARKEING AND CHIP ON REAR PANEL. First Edition, First printing, Limited Edition.
Published by New-York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Saucony Book Shop, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Dark rust cloth, gilt lettering. Spotted, moderately soiled covers. Deckled edges, marbled endpapers, quality rag paper, gilt top edge. xxii,470 pp. Edition limited to 2,000 copies. Firm, square binding, clean interior, quite presentable. Association copy inscribed by author, 1940, to ballet critic Gerald Goode: "For my friend / Gerald Goode / Publicist Extraordinary / Discriminating Critic of Ballet / Sincerely / Richard Gipson / December 12th, 1940." Emma Thursby was a late 19th-century theatrical and operatic singer of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by Eakin Publications, 1980
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Published by The New York Historical Society, New York, 1940
ISBN 10: 9111807210ISBN 13: 9789111807210
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. LIMITED EDITION. 8vo. LIMITED EDITION, Limited to 2,000 copies. THis INCRIBED by the dedicatee Ina Love Thursby. Some dust soiling to covers, a little rubbing to edges and corners. Mild toning to leaves, a little musty scented. VG.
Published by The New-York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Shoemaker Booksellers, Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 472 pp. Original red cloth covers w/ titles in gilt. Spine a bit sunned. Top edge gilt w/ marbled endpapers. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY RICHARD GIPSON ON FRONT BLANK ENDPAPER. Ltd. to 2,000 copies. Illust. w/ b/w plates. Contents very nice. Inscribed & Signed by Author.
Published by Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Alcuin Books, ABAA/ILAB, Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Thick Octavo. 470 pp. Inscribed by the author. Emma Thursby was one of the first American singers to achieve renown in Europe, and one o the few native New York women to ain distinction in music. The author while he knew nothing about music he had met her in 1928 and became friends until her death at 83 in 1931. He had the honor of writing about her life. Bound in rust cloth lettered and ruled in gilt, spine lettering gilt, Marbled endpapers,faint dampstain to upper edge 378-379, and rear free endpaper. A very good copy.
Published by Popular Books., USA, 1944
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Maurice Bower Painted Cover! (illustrator). ADVENTURE (Pulp Magazine). June 1944; -- Volume 111 #2 Lord of the Noon Sun by Georges Surdez; Writers- Georges Surdez; Brian O'Brien; Arthur D. Howden Smith; Fairfax Downey; Fred Gipson; F. R. Buckley; Ray Millholland; Jacland Marmur; Richard Howells Watkins; William P. Schramm; ILLUSTRATOR - Painted Cover by Maurice Bower; PUBLISHER - Popular; PLACE- USA; DATE - June 1944; EDITION First by Publisher BOOK TYPE - PULP Magazine DESCRIPTION; ** 2 COMPLETE NOVELETTE; Lord of the Noon Sun by Georges Surdez; Silent Drums by Brian O'Brien; ** TWO SERIALS; Swain's Landfaring by Arthur D. Howden Smith; Jezebel the Jeep by Fairfax Downey; ** FIVE SHORT STORIES; Graveyard Gobbler by Fred Gipson; Of Treachery by F. R. Buckley; Battle Overtime by Ray Millholland; Oh, Susanna by Jacland Marmur; Half a Jackass by Richard Howells Watkins; ** FACT STORY; Bison Roundup by William P. Schramm;**;;>> Chipped to edges & creasing to covers; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall TRUE FIRST Edition MAGAZINE Format Thus. Book.
Published by New York Historical Society, NY, 1940
Seller: Second Life Books, Inc., Lanesborough, MA, U.S.A.
1/2000 copies. 8vo, pp. 470. Illustrated. Cover little soiled, o/w a nice tight copy. On hand-made paper. Thursby (1845-1931), born in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, was one of the first American singers to become famous in Europe.
Published by UNSPECIFIED VENDOR, 1940
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Cover and edges shows shelf wear. Pages are clean and intact.
Published by New-York Historical Society, 1940
Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. The New York Historical Society; New York, 1940. Hardcover. Signed and inscribed by author directly on second front free endpaper. Near Fine, cloth binding with gilt lettering on front board/spine, deckle fore-edge/bottom text block edge, TEG with only minimal blemishes, binding tight and sturdy, decorative endpapers, lightly sunned pages, minimal use/handling marks, without Dust wrapper. A nice, clean unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 470pp., indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Signed by Author.
Published by The New York Historical Society, New York, 1940
Seller: Carl Blomgren Fine Books ABAA, Petaluma, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Deluxe edition. 2,000 copies on all rag handmade paper, signed by author with 2 letters from author, plus clippings about Thursby enclosed. Thursby was one of the greatest American concert sopranos. Marble endpapers. Dust jacket unclipped. Contains black and white photographs. Clothbound with title in gilt on front cover and spine. Wear to top edge of dust jacket, including some tearing. Wear to head and tail of dust jacket. 8vo, 470pgs.
Published by The New York Historical Society
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. 1940. Hardcover. Personal message to previous owner on ffep, foxing on some pages. 470pp plus plates. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.