Hjelte George (21 results)

Hardbound. Condition: Good. First Edition. Collectible - Ex-Library with Markings; 416 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. water damaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd printing, corner clipped, wear to edges and corners of dustjacket, edges and corners creased and worn, top and bottom of spine chipped and worn, surface a little grubby, some wear to covers and spine, corners a little bumped, top and bottom of spine bumped, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Ex-library, otherwise good (no markings to clean text). No dust jacket. 556pp. ISBN 0812102983.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second Printing July, 1973. This hardcover copy of "Planning Recreational Places" is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and clean pages. There is a library sticker on the spine, indicating previous institutional use, but no other significant markings or inscriptions are present. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, and the cover shows minor wear consistent with library circulation.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Jacket remain tidy with little shelf rub. Boards are neat with little edge rub. Binding remains secure. Light cello tape marks on the end pages. Pencil annotations on the front end page. The balance of the pages remain crisp with no other annotations or inscriptions. Presents well in cellophane. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket, as issued. Limited Edition (so stated). Los Angeles, California: Public Service Publications, 1977. Laid in is a newspaper clipping of the author's Jan 1979 obituary. Near Fine condition. NO chips, tears or creases. Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Square and tight. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked -- apparentlly seldom, if ever read. The author, George Hjelte, was known as "Mr. Recreation" to the people of Los Angeles because he was directly responsible for "the creation, planning, or acquiring of many parks that now serve the Los Angeles metropolitan area." -- from Susan Hudson's Doctoral Disseration, University of Utah, 1974. Author portrait. Numerous b/w drawings by Sue Hjelte. Map endpapers. Index. Bound in the original green cloth, lettered in shiny gold. From the Preface: "The book draws on interesting biographical facts tending to illuminate and embellish the lives of those who have made significant contributions toward a prestigious park development of Los Angeles and surrounding cities. It also relates their extraordinary contributions to the history of their time Of the more than two hundred parks in the City of Los Angeles alone, one third are the result of generous benefactions of the citizens, one third consist of lands originally acquired for some other purpose, no longer required therefore, and the remaining third have been purchased from bond funds voted the by electorate. [and] in adjacent cities Long Beach, Burbank, and Glendale.". Limited Edition (so stated). Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by Hjelte, Sue (illustrated by). 8vo. (iv), 128pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Hjelte, Sue (illustrated by) (illustrator). …

hardcover. Condition: Good. General shelfwear to the cover/ pages.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. A crisp, clean Near Fine copy, inscribed by Hjelte on title page. Full cloth binding. vii, 128pp. A narrative of nineteen chapters all but two of which deal with persons who "made their lives sublime" by benefactions of park lands or improvements to land which they bestowed upon their fellow men, for their reflection, enjoyment, recreation, and love of nature. Of the more than two hundred parks in the City of Los Angeles alone, one third are the result of generous benefactions of the citizens, one third consist of lands originally acquired for some other purpose, no longer required therefore, and the remaining third have been purchased from bond funds voted the by electorate. The same ratio obtains generally in adjacent cities, as in Long Beach, Burbank, and Glendale. Size: 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall. Hjelte, Sue (illustrator). Inscribed and Signed.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 362 Pp. Green Cloth, Gilt. First Edition, 1958. Near Fine. Inscribed From Williams To Contributor Robert Meyerhof. Dust Jacket Worn, Small Losses At Edges. Inscribed by Author(s).

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: 376. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1963 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: 376.…

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: 440. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 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: 440.…

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1963. 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:- 376, 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. 376 376.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1940. 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:- 440, 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. 440 440.…