J Bevan Smith (4 results)
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Seller: Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller, New Castle, CO, U.S.A.Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. At age 20, Bruce Farr designed the World's first light displacement keelboat to compete successfully internationally. The story of how a fisherman's son from Leigh and a solicitor's son from Auckland triumphed over adversity to change the shape of…sailing forever. Bruce Kenneth Farr OBE (born 1949 in Auckland) is a New Zealand designer of racing and cruising yachts. Farr designed boats have won, challenged for, or placed highly in the Whitbread Round the World Race, America's Cup, and Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, among others. Farr's services to yacht design were recognized in the 1990 Queen's Birthday Honors, when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Russell Bowler is Vice President, Director and Shareholder of Farr Yacht Design. National and World titles were listed to his credit as he built and sailed boats of his own design. Early contact with Bruce Farr was made during these stimulating and formative years of sailing.
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Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.Salish Sea Books
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Condition: Good. Good++ in a Very Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is clean and intact with no tears, just minor shelfwear, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Very light wear to the boards with "straight" edge-corners; Moderate foxing to the top textblock edge, otherwise unb…lemished textblock edges are unblemished; Gift incription to the front endpaper, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 1.9 lbs; Light purple dust jacket with title in black and gold lettering; 1999, Raupo Publishing ; 437 pages; "The Shape of Speed," by J. Bevan-Smith.
The Wide World Magazine, July 1924, Vol. LIII No. 315 - The Road to Timbuctoo
Evans, E.A.; McMillan, R.D.S.; Walmsley, L.; Carleton, W.F.; Smith, C.P.; Hunter, R.P.; Bevan, J.M.; Pound, R.; Cobb, E.; Mitchell-Hedges, F.A.; Denys, C.; Bailey, E.; Truscott, C.; Casserly, G.
Published by George Newnes, Ltd., London 1924
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- First Edition
Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaRareNonFiction, IOBA
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Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages 177- 264 plus 16 pages of nostalgic ads. Features: The Prime Minister's Story - a tiger adventure from India; Filming in a Land of Mystery - amazingly photo-illustrated article on a visit to Lhasa, Tibet; The Road to Timbuctoo - part 2 - funny adventures; Photo of path…etic beggars in India; My First Man-Hunt; The Missing Money Bag a story from Rajputana; Hate - an exciting tale from Malaya; Unknown Peru - part 3 of a photo-illustrated article about investigations in prehistoric Inca towns and treasure caves; Hunting Big Game in India - the Vernay-Faunthorpe expedition - article with great photos; Rescuing the Doctor - a doctor and his wife are surrounded in the Peruvian jungle by cannibal Indians; In Search of Sea-Monsters - part 4 of F.A. Mitchell-Hedges' world travels to catch the largest fish in the world - with great photos; The Gandipur Man-Killer - putting down a brute tiger; The Mysterious Mine - owned by Sir George Cooklin; Revenge! - a young Pole named Leo Leopold (Leo Rogers) vows to get the policeman, Fred Lefbyre, responsible for his incarceration in a Kingston, Ontario penitentiary; Nightmare - terrible experience of an Indian Army officer; photo of wonderfully decorated stern of a Chinese junk (boat); Nice back cover ad for the Security Pen Co. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy of this great vintage issue. Nicolson, W.C. (cover); Vedder, S.H.; Gillett, Frank; Abbey, S.; Sindall, A.; Vedder, S.H.; Soper, G.; Tennant, D.; York, W.G.; Prater, E.; Leigh, Conrad; Rogers, Stanley; Holmes, Fred (illustrator).
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1796. 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, Vol:- Volume 14, Pages:- 138, 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. Volume 14 138.
