Griffith George W (47 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Ex-library with usual markings.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1928 FIRST EDITION. Original gray cloth with black title patch front cover and spine with gilt lettering. The book has some small light marks on spine, sharp corners, blindstamp of a map company on title page otherwise no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, solid binding, no foxing. The book measures 258mm tall x 173mm and has 497 pages, 25 b/w photos, many maps & diagrams, 1 folding color map, index. A special collection of 32 papers describing the final objectives for polar exploration. Each chapter is prefaced by short biography of its author. Authors include Nansen, A.P. Coleman, Knud Rasmussen, Stefansson, Mawson, R. Priestly, Byrd, Ellesworth, Nobile (on airships), etc. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. B/w Illustrations & Engraving (illustrator). First Thus. signed by author, address replaced on titlepage by author; 8vo, 95pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. Limited Edition; 1st Printing. This is a trade paperback book with cardstock covers and a glued spine. The book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and wear. The text pages are clean and bright. "George Chetwynd Griffith-Jones (20 August 1857 4 June 1906) was a British writer. He was active mainly in the science fiction genreor as it was known at the time, scientific romancein particular writing many future-war stories and playing a significant role in shaping that emerging subgenre. For a short period of time, he was the leading science fiction author in his home country both in terms of popularity and commercial success. " (from Wikipedia).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. George W. E. Griffith. My 96 Years in the Great West Indiana Kansas and California. Los Angeles: Geo. W. E. Griffith, 1929, 1st. edition, 1st. printing, viii, 289 pp. *** Reminiscences of the author, starting with pioneer days in Indiana. He began his career helping establish the government in Franklin County, then moved on to trading with the Indians in Kansas. While living in Lawrence, Kansas Griffith witnessed Quantrell's infamous raid (8/21/1863). He describes Quantrell's men as a band of thieves, robbers and murderers. Later on Griffith became a banker for thirty years, then retired to Los Angeles, California. Lots of information on Kansas history from the beginnings up to the turn of the century (1900). Frontis. oval photogravure portrait of Griffith, another oval portrait taken from photo of his sister, and two photo portraits opposite page 1 of the author and his wife Piscilla [sic]. In back is a short Addendum with geneaological information on the Griffith family. *** The book comes with a protective mylar jacket. This book is in my inventory and the images are of this particular item. *** Bound in brown cloth boards with gilt lettering on the front cover and on spine. The covers have light wear and soil, gilt on spine moderately faded, corners on front cover slightly bumped. The contents are clean and complete in a good binding. Owner's name in script on front free end paper. VG+ condition. *** 8 inches tall by 5.75 inches.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First American Edition. 160 pp. Black boards lettered in silver on the spine; illustrated endpapers; illustrated throughout with black and white drawings. Light rubbing on the corners of the dustjacket; price intact; no interior markings. This anthology contains: Peter Pan Came from Outer Space, an essay by Dik and Hilary Evans; Science with the Dessert Course, an essay by Dik and Hilary Evans; When the World Froze, an essay by Dik and Hilary Evans; A Charlatan by Frank Harris; The Thames Valley Catastrophe by Grant Allan; The Aerial Brickfield by John Mills; A Corner in Lightning by George Griffith; The River of Death - The Doom of London by Fred M. White; London's Danger by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne; Around the World in Any Number of Ways, an essay by Dik and Hilary Evans; From Pole to Pole - a novelette by George Griffith; The Fate of the Firefly by Rev. J. M. Bacon; The Abduction of Alexandra Seine by Fred C. Smale; I Was As God, an essay by Dik and Hilary Evans; The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London; The Man Who Meddled with Eternity by E. Tickner-Edwards; The Last Stand of the Decapods, an essay by Dik and Hilary Evans; The Last Stand of the Decapods by Frank T. Bullen; The Purple Teror by Fred M. White; The Lizard by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne; The Last Days of Earth, an essay by Dik and Hilary Evans; Our Second Voyage to Mars by W. S. Lach-Szyrma; The Last Days of Earth: Being the Story of the Launching of the Red Sphere by Geo. C. Wallis - George C. Wallis; and What's to Come Is Still Unsure, an essay by Dik and Hilary Evans. Size: 4to. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 8vo, [viii], 284, [v] pages brown cloth; ex libris Dorothy Arbuckle. Griffith was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. He took Horace Greeley's advice to "Go West, Young Man". He became a pioneeer at Minneola, Franklin County, Kansas [ now a ghost town ]. He moved to Lawrence and established trade with the Natives. Quantrell's Raiders burned his store, his house, his carriage, and stole his horses. "I had nothing left . but my wife and child, a pony belonging to Mrs. Griffith, the clothes on our backs and $10 I had saved from the cash drawer when the guerrillas looted the store." "The raiders had taken all the good horses they could find and had left their wornout ones behind. These were gathered up by a committee, sold and the money distributed to those whose horses were stolen. I got $15 of the fund." The final chapter covers his retirement to Los Angeles.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 300 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 199 pp. ; illustrated ; green cloth with gold lettering and embossed designs ; no dustjacket ; "Produced by the Publications Committee of the National Rose Society of Great Britain" ; numerous articles on various subjects pertaining to the rose and its culture ; Contents: Patrons, Officers And Council -- Arrangements For 1958 -- Report Of The Council Accounts -- The President's Page, By A. Norman, President -- The International Rose Conference 1958 -- "Nature Is The Art Of God," By B, Royalton Kisch -- Grow Better Roses, By F. Fairbrother, M.Sc., F.R.Lc. -- Foliar Feeding And Supplements Of Antibiotics Or Gibberellines, By Dr. George B. Jorgenson -- Poller Feeding, By Mr. And Mrs. John Bolander -- The Pros And Cons Of Foliage Feeding, By Dr. P. P. Pirone -- Derriaghy -- Just A Chat Continued, By W. J. W. Sanday -- Some Experiments In Foliar Feeding By Bertram Park -- Compost For The Rose Garden, By Ben Easey -- The Best Of The Bourbons, By Graham S. Thomas -- "Know Your Soil," By R. F. Burston -- My First Bloom, By Walter R. Price -- Roses And Their Chromosomes, By J. W. Heslop Harrison, D.Sc., F.R.S. -- Boxes-An Out-Of-Date Method Of Exhibiting, By Edgar M. Allen, C.M.G. -- In Defence Of The Exhibition Box, By G. D. Burch -- The Rose Analysis Reviewed 1930-1956, By H. Wyn Jones -- How I Grow My Roses, By L. A. Anstiss And F. A. Gibson -- 'Peace' And Her Progeny, By Leonard Hollis -- Miniature Roses, By Thomas Robinson -- Insecticides And Fungicides For The Rose Grower, By A. G. Pannell, E.Sc. -- The Island Of Mainau, By Count Lennart Bernadotte -- The Decorative Arrangements At The Shows, By Julia Clements -- Miscellany, By A. Norman -- Here And There, By N. P. Harvey -- Roses Across The Sea, By Alfred Stettler -- Ri Praise Of New Roses, By J. H. Wilding -- Warm Water Is Best, By Dr. Richard Andreason -- Gypsum, Its Use In The Rose Garden, By W. Lockington Marshall -- My Rose Year, By Sam Mcgredy -- Ground Cover For Roses And Roses For Ground Cover, By Graham S. Thomas -- The Spring Rose Competition 1957, By A. J. Huxley -- The Great Summer Show, By A. G. L. Hellyer -- The Autumn Rose Show, By Gordon Forsyth -- The Provincial Show, By J. H. Wilding -- The Bristol And District Group Of N.R.S. Members, By A. B. Griffith -- The Trial Ground In 1957, By H. Edland -- Show Awards 1957 -- International Awards 1957 -- The Rose Analysis, By H. Edland -- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Visits The Summer Show Of The National Rose Society At Westminster -- Some Experiments In Foliar Feeding -- The Queen Mary Rose Garden In Regent's Park -- The Samuel Mcgredy Rose Garden In Derriaghy -- Mme Pierre Oger -- 'Variegata Di Bologna' -- 'Boule De Neige' -- The Rose Gardens Of Count Bernadotte On The Island Of Mainau, Lake Constance -- Arrangement Of 'Virgo' Roses -- Colour Plates: 'Perfecta' (H.T.) -- 'Silver Lining' (H.T.) -- 'Gertrude Gregory' (H.T.) -- An Autumn Note -- 'Paprika' (Flori.) -- 'Angela' (Flori.) -- 'Ivory Fashion' (Flori) -- Tabarin' (Flori.) -- 'Rose Gaujard' (H.T.) -- 'Prestige' (Shrub) -- 'Gail Borden' (H.T.) -- 'Shepherd's Delight' (Flori.) -- 'Ballet' (H.T.) -- 'Border Coral' (Flori.) -- 'Friedrich Hexer' (Flori) -- 'Kassel' (Shrub). ; foxing, else VG. Book.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. Editor(s): Keyes, Conrad G., Jr.; Bomar, George W.; DeFelice, Thomas Peter; Griffith, Don A.; Langerud, Darin W. Series: Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice. Num Pages: 234 pages. BIC Classification: RBP; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. . . 2016. Third. Paperback. . . . .

Condition: New.

Half-Leather. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spines faded, corners rubbed with minimal loss, front joint of fourth volume beginning to split. Bindings tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1911 Half-Leather. Complete in four volumes. Leather spine and corners, gilt titles, marbled boards and endpapers, photographic and engraved frontispieces and plates. A detailed account of the history of New York State covering the governorships of Grover Cleveland through Charles E. Hughes (1882-1910), with profiles of each administration, accounts of the various officers, government departments, and commissions, and chapters on each county. Includes chapters on Theodore Roosevelt's administration, and on the origin and construction of the barge canals. Lists of New York State Assembly members and state senators from 1883 to 1911 follows text.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Editor(s): Keyes, Conrad G., Jr.; Bomar, George W.; DeFelice, Thomas Peter; Griffith, Don A.; Langerud, Darin W. Series: Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice. Num Pages: 234 pages. BIC Classification: RBP; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. . . 2016. Third. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Used-Very Good. Paperback with ribbon tie. Oblong octavo. 80 pp. Illustrated. Some wear and creasing to wraps. Mild smudging to title page. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition.

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: 312. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 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: 312.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Perine, George E. (illustrator). First Edition. Pages 88-128. Features: Hon. Dexter Richards - article with excellent one-page engraving of Mr. Richards; Reminiscences of Distinguished Men; Rev. Leander S. Coan; Sonnet; Diary of rev. Timothy Walker of Concord, N.H. for the year 1780; Slavery in New Hampshire in the Olden Time; Major Frank; It Rains; Mary Teviotdale - or Athyne's Heir; Reminiscences of Daniel Webster, No. 3 . Above-average external wear and soiling. Chips and openings to backstrip. Faint prior owner's name atop front cover. Moisture stains throughout. A worthy reference copy.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Wilcox, J.A.J.; (illustrator). First Edition. Pages 48-96. Features: Hon. Nathaniel White - article with excellent one-page engraving; Kearsarge; The Pemigewasset - A Reminiscence; Something About Marlow; The Birthplace of a President; Autumn; Benefit of Clergy; Major Frank; Elijah Parker. Above-average but not excessive external wear and soiling. Chips and openings to backstrip. Faint prior owner's name atop front cover. A worthy reference copy.