Isaac Potter (56 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 43, No 6, April, 1892, pp. 803-820, Nicely Illus, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Soft cover. Condition: VG. 18pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated with 25 drawings, very minor rippling noted at a few page bottoms, red ink stamp noted at top of first page, salvaged from a damaged issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume XLIII, No. 6, April, 1892. A review of the U. S. system of roadways. Illustrations include the main road between Cleveland and Warrenville, Ohio, April 7, 1891, a view on Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, February 23, 1891, Village Street, Southport, Connecticut, April 13, 1891, wagons abandoned in deep mud near the intersection of Ogden Avenue and 22nd, Chicago, April 6, 1891, wagon wheels sustained at a single point of contact, and pressed into the surface of a road to increase the area of contact, cross section of a macadam roadway laid on compact earth, a cross section showing wasteful use of macadam material, cross sections of filled drains with tile and fascine bottoms, a scene along the Lake of Thun, Switzerland, Mattapan Street, Milton, Massachusetts, seven miles from Boston, a cross section and top view of completed macadam road with paved surface gutters at sides, pebbles, stone chips, cobblestones, and cube-shaped stones, East Broad Street and Magnolia Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey, April 14, 1891, Codman Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts, a top view and cross-section showing method of constructing Telford roadway, a Swiss mountain road, a road near Tryon City, North Carolina, a mountain road in Norway, a French national road, and a view of Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Massachusetts. Housed in protective mylar report cover. Harry Fenn, Malcolm Fraser, and H. D. Nichols (illustrator).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: VG. 6pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated with 2 small drawings of bicycles, one from 1866, the other 1896, salvaged from a damaged issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume LII, #5, September, 1896. The author was Chief Consul of the New York Division, League of American Wheelmen. Sections include Bicycling for Women, Bicycle-Paths, The Mechanical Limitations of the Wheel, Bicycles as Railway Baggage, Will Cycling Revive the Old Stage-Coach Inns, The Effect of Cycling on other Branches of Trade, and the Taxation o Bicycles. Housed in protective mylar report cover.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. 384 pp. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. Cover art by J. K. Potter. This anthology contains: Imposter by Philip K. Dick; The Liberation of Earth by William Tenn; Asylum - a novella by A. E. van Vogt; Exposure by Eric Frank Russell; Invasion of Privacy- a novelette by Bob Shaw; What Have I Done? by Mark Clifton; The Soul Empty Ones - a novelette by Walter M. Miller Jr.; The Cloud Men by Owen Oliver; The Stone Man - a novelette by Fred Saberhagen; For I Am a Jealous People - a novella by Lester del Rey; Don't Look Now by Henry Kuttner; The Certificate by Avram Davidson; The Alien Rulers - a novelette by Piers Anthony; Squeeze Box by Philip E. High; and Living Space by Isaac Asimov. J. K. Potter; (illustrator). Book. …

Condition: New.

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

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. . . . . 4to, paperback. Vg condition. Covers, contents clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Stapled binding tight and secure. 56 pp., illus. Art, History, Modern, Photography.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. Agent of Byzantium by Harry Turtledove A sharp tight copy. Pictorial dust jacket. Light edgewear. Minor age toning to flaps. Not price-clipped. A historical fiction novel with an introduction by Isaac Asimov. J. K. Potter(Cover Artist) Isaac Asimov(Introduction) (illustrator). BOOK.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. First Editions. 192, 192, 192 pp. Digest format. Asimov issues: - Volume 11, numbers 11, 12 and 13. Light edge and corner wear with flat uncreased spines; no interior markings. Covers by Terry Lee; Gary Freeman; and Dennis Potokor; interiors by: Linda Burr; Val Lakey Lindahn; J. K. Potter; and Nicholas Jainschigg. Three issues containing all three parts of the first appearance of I ROBOT: THE MOVIE by Harlan Ellison. It also contains the first appearance (in the November issue) of Uncle Dobbin's Parrot Fair - a novelette by Charles de Lint. Other authors and stories featured in these three issues are: Ever After - a novelette by Susan Palwick; Roadkill - a novelette by Dean Whitlock; Six Flags Over Jesus by Lewis and Edith Shiner; Heroics by James Patrick Kelly; Harlan Ellison's I Robot - an essay by Isaac Asimov; Me and Isaac at the Moves, an essay by Harlan Ellison; Uncle Dobbin's Parrot Fair by Charles de Lint; Winter's Tale - a novelette by Connie Willis; Shades - a novelette by Lucius Shepard; To Hell with the Stars by Jack McDevitt; Shalamari by Marc Laidlaw; Silent Night by Ben Bova; He-We-Await - a novelette by Howard Waldrop; Stovelighter - a novelette by Steven Popkes; King of the Cyber Rifles by George Alec Effinger; and Hyperzoo by Ian Watson. These also include all the usual features, including editorials, letters and book reviews. Size: 12mo. Terry Lee; Gary Freeman; Dennis Potokor; Linda Burr; Val Lakey Lindahn; J. K. Potter; Nicholas Jainschigg; (illustrator). Book.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. Features Peter Galassi writing on Mark Klett, Carol Squiers writing on Lucas Samaras, and Gloria Emerson on Eugene Richards. Also includes an article by John Hollander with photographs by Thomas Nemcik, Rogert Tory Peters with images by John Shaw, and Estelle Jussim with images by Sheila Metzner. A very near fine copy in stapled wrappers.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A substantial social studies history volume documenting the development of ten early American communities- rich with illustrations, maps, and first‑hand accounts of settlement, community building, Very good condition: hardcover with light wear and a sturdy spine. Black marks on endpaper. 512 pages - ideal for educators, history buffs, and collectors of vintage school texts.…

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 55 pages. Features Jeffrey Simpson writing about Marie Cosindas, articles by Isaac Asimov, William Crawford, Estelle Jussim, Belinda Rathbone writing about Barbara Kasten, and William E. Parker. Includes numerous color and black and white images. A near fine copy in stapled wrappers.…

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. very good condition. Vintage paper items are not returnable scarce vintage article has many illustrations in b/w & color. Pages neatly trimmed, in mylar with a stiff backing.; scarce vintage article has many illustrations in b/w & color. Pages neatly trimmed, in mylar with a stiff backing.; pages 6x9; 17 pages.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the critical issue of road infrastructure in the United States during the late 19th century, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the American farmer. The author passionately argues that the deplorable state of rural roads is a significant impediment to agricultural progress and national prosperity. Through vivid descriptions and compelling comparisons with European countries, the author highlights the economic and social consequences of poor road conditions. The text emphasizes the stark contrast between the efficient, well-maintained roads of Europe and the muddy, impassable tracks that plague American farmers. The author contends that improved roads would not only enhance the efficiency of agricultural operations but also foster stronger communities and improve the overall quality of life for rural residents. This book challenges the prevailing attitudes towards road construction and maintenance, advocating for a shift in responsibility from individual farmers to the government. The author believes that investing in a robust road network is crucial for the nation's economic growth and the well-being of its citizens. The book's insights into the importance of infrastructure development remain relevant, offering valuable lessons for contemporary discussions on rural development and the role of government in supporting essential public services. 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.…

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