Horace Frederick King (24 results)

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. The Bodley Head, London, 1973 1st Edition. 8vo oblong. Illus. Hardcover. Book condition: Very Good in similar clipped dj. 3 faint fox spots on ffep. Binding firm, text and images bright. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Publication of 120 pages. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed, torn, small creases and edge worn. Now protected in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved. Physical description: 157 p.: illus., ports; 28 cm. Subjects: Airplanes History. Avions Histoire. Airplanes. Genre: History. Illustrated. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 157 p. : ill. ports. ; 28 cm. Subjects: Airplanes History. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Dust wrapper with a little creasing, edge and corner wear, discoloured spine, light scratches/marks. Top edge with spotting, Inside boards and Endpapers with discolouration and spotting/foxing. Internally Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, binding tight, A Good personal copy. Unclipped dust wrapper will be fitted with removable archive acetate film. **593g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed.; World Aeronautics Library.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 128 pages. dj ripped and worn.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 112 pages. Dj ripped, taped and worn.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved. Physical description: 157 p.: illus., ports; 28 cm. Subjects: Airplanes History. Avions Histoire. Airplanes. Genre: History. Illustrated. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 157 p. : ill. ports. ; 28 cm. Subjects: Airplanes History. 1 Kg.

Follett Pub., Chicago, 1973. 127 S. mit zahlr. Abb., Ln.U. (Bibl.-Ex.)---in englischer Sprache 750 Gramm.

25 x 17. 128 Seiten. Abbildungen. OPb. Querformat. Ordnungsgemäß aus Bundeswehrbeständen ausgesondertes Exemplar (Stempel, Rückenschild). Einbandkanten etwas berieben, sonst noch gut erhalten. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Revised edition. 128 Seiten. Mit Abbildungen. Gebunden mit Schutzumschlag. Gut erhaltenes Exemplar. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 524.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket and book are clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations. Dust jacket is wrapped.

1st Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 322 pages: ill; 22 cm. Subjects: Sopwith airplanes. Aeronautics Great Britain History. Aircraft - Landplanes. History - Aircraft Firms. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xii, 457 p. : illus ; 23 cm. Subject: Royal Flying Corps. Royal Air Force. Airplanes, Military Armament. Airplanes, Military Armament History. Instruments & Equipment - Armament. History - Aircraft Firms. Airplanes, Military Armament. Military aircraft Weapons Great Britain, 1909-1939. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Clean and unmarked copy; light wear to jacket (now in protective film).

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Excellent reference, usual Putnam format. pp457. Dw has slight shelf wear only; now in archival sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 322 pages, 630g. Blue cloth boards. FINE in a FINE d/w in clear protective sleeve. Illustrated with b/w photographs.

1st Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 322 pages: ill; 22 cm. Subjects: Sopwith airplanes. Aeronautics Great Britain History. Aircraft - Landplanes. History - Aircraft Firms. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xii, 457 p. : illus ; 23 cm. Subject: Royal Flying Corps. Royal Air Force. Airplanes, Military Armament. Airplanes, Military Armament History. Instruments & Equipment - Armament. History - Aircraft Firms. Airplanes, Military Armament. Military aircraft Weapons Great Britain, 1909-1939. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex library copy. A hardback volume in Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. UK 1980 hardcover edition in very good condition. Signed by Sir Thomas Octave Murdoch Sopwith in 1984 when he was 96 years old. Price unclipped, a small 1cm slit to rear of dustjacket (see pics). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Thick octavo, bound in three quarter dark blue levant morocco, raised bands, lettered in gilt; top edge gilt. Early printing of the trade edition, without date in Roman numerals on copyright page. A stunning copy of a classic of American literature, awarded the Pulitzer Prize posthumously ----- Extra illustrated edition -- Inserted within the text are approximately 80 portrait engravings and 50 documents signed by Henry Adams's circle of associates, including: (page i) Henry Adams, 4-page autograph letter signed (ALS) to C.W. Ernst, April 24, 1894, critiquing HA's "History of the United States"; (viii) Henry Cabot Lodge (HA's close friend), affixed signature; (5) James K. Polk, 1-page document signed; August 7, 1845, regarding a land transaction; (10) Louisa Catherine Adams (HA's grandmother), 1-page ALS, July 8, 1845, regarding a fire at the Adams home; (19) Joshua Johnson (HA's great-grandfather), 3-page document signed, July 1, 1799, regarding a dispute between neighbors; (20) William P. Hunt (JQA's pastor), 1-page ALS to N. Hale, May 9, 1842, regarding a possible story publication; (22) John Quincy Adams II (HA's brother), 1-page ALS to President Andrew Johnson, November 2, 1867, requesting assistance for a friend; (26) Charles Francis Adams (HA's father), 1-page ALS to R. B. Clark, July 10, 1856, demanding payment for services rendered; (34) Horace Mann (HA's hero ), 21-page ALS to G. B. Upton, December 20, 1844, regarding a visit to a school; (41) Charles Francis Adams, Jr. (HA's brother), 2-page ALS, no date (nd), declining a speaking engagement; (50) Caleb Cushing (CFA s diplomatic colleague), 1-page ALS, nd, regarding a lecture; (60) Louis Agassiz (HA's Harvard teacher), 1-page ALS to Franklin B. Sanborn, nd, requesting assistance; (72) Charles Dickens (English novelist whom HA admired), 1-page document signed, June 12, 1866, check; (86) Clarence King (HA's close friend), 1-page ALS, nd, defending a friend against slanderous charges; (90) Giuseppe Garibaldi (HA's hero ), 1-page ALS to George N. Sanders, April 11, 1854, regarding the destiny of Italy and his role; (100) Henry Winter Davis (CFA's political colleague), 1 ½ page ALS, nd, regarding his home, along with a sketch of his garden; (104) Richard Hildreth (CFA's colleague), 1 ½ page ALS to his publisher, March 9, 1855, regarding his "History of the United States"; (108) Horace Gray (HA's law mentor), 1-page ALS, nd, accepting a dinner invitation; (124) Richard Monckton Milnes (HA's English political friend), 1-page ALS, nd, regarding poetry; (136) Benjamin F. Butler (Massachusetts politician disliked by the Adams family), 1-page TLS to O. D. Barrett, August 12, 1887, regarding a weekend visit; (148) William M. Evarts, (secretary of state and HA's friend), 2-page ALS, April 11, 1862, discussing a recent court case; (158) Lord Lyons (British minister to US and CFA's colleague), 3-page ALS to J. Carlisle, March 1961, regarding patents and citizenship; (164) Benjamin F. Butler (Massachusetts politician), 1-page ALS to O. D. Barrett, January 24, 1884, regarding litigation of a paving company; (184) James Mason (Confederate Trent commissioner; CFA's adversary), 1-page ALS, August 29, 1848, regarding a financial settlement; (192) George Grote (Classical historian whom HA admired), 1-page ALS, August 6, 1831, regarding life insurance; (200) Samuel Wilberforce (English bishop with whom HA socialized), 2-page ALS, October 25, 1845, regarding sales of his "History of the Protestant Episcopal Church"; (206) George Canning (British statesman included in HA's "History of the United States"), 2-page ALS; January 6, 1853, regarding a misunderstanding; (210) Francis Barlow (Lawyer-politician in HA's circle), 2-page ALS, nd, regarding a book; (214) Thomas Woolner (HA's English sculptor friend), 1-page ALS to William Gladstone, June 4, 1864, regarding a statue at his studio; (244) (Continued at # ABE-12664270773.). Signed by Author(s).