J W Akers (9 results)

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcovers; ex-library; minor shelfwear w/ light creasing of corners of wraps and leaves; o/w in very good condition.

Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 12 pages. Geologic map and cross section of the Red Lake area, Arizona and New Mexico in rear pocket. Very good, wrappers. (091).

Softcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. Soundly stapled binding. Clean, off-white pages. Wrappers have edge rubbing, light shelf wear. Content: Akers, Development of the steel rail. Marshall, Some engineering problems of the city. Duncan, The railroad of today. Ramsey, Value of photoelastic analysis. Wheeler, Wheeler addresses Charlotte club. Additional news, features, advertising. 11.0" tall; 18 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Printed by Geo. E. Roberts, State Printer of Iowa, 1884. NOT exLib. VG cond. hardcover, no dj. Brown cloth over bds w/ bright gilt lettering on spine. Book is complete, intact & unmarked. 188pp incl index. Square, straight, tight & clean, overall VG or better used cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.…

Wraps. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. 58, No. 6. Pulp magazine. Edited by Donald Kennicott. Cover art by Joseph Chenoweth for "Murder Island" (novel; pt. 1) by Leland Jamieson. Includes "After Worlds Collide" (conclusion) by Edwin Balmer & Philip Wylie; "The Rambling Ram-Lamb: by Arthur K. Akers; "The Gold Bar" by H. De Vere Stacpoole; "War in the Wilderness" by Vingie E. Roe; "The Drums of Omdurman" by William J. Makin; "The Secret of Banda Sea" by Clarence Herbert New; "Death for Cinderella" (novelette) by Forbes Parkhil. Prize Stories of Real Experience: "The Blizzard" by W. D. Gay; "White Hunter" by Roger Courtney; "Abandon Ship!" by Capt. Milton Hartman; "Drug-store Detective" by Bill Adams; "The Sky-High Wedding" by Fred Berkey. Illustrated by L. R. Gustavson, Everett Lowry, Margery Stocking, John F. Clymer, Robert Fink, George Avison, R. F. James, and Wilwerding. Mild upper end stain; with associated wear to front cover upper foredge corner; corner wear with minor losses; creasing; tanning; minor soiling. Book. …

pp. 1-93, numerous photos on 15 plates, 1 large fold. table loosely inserted, refs. Large 8vo. Orig. wrappers.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Green paper covers, perfect binding. Small sticker shadows on front and rear covers, else clean and unmarked. 155 pages. Contents include: Introduction, Cretaceous Period in Texas, Fossil Preservation, Classification, Steps to Identification, Illustrated Glossary, Frequently Found Bivalves (Descriptions and Illustrations), Localities, Appendix I - Annotated List of Species, Appendix II - References, Index of Genera, and Index of Species. Rosemary Akers (illustrator). …

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First (and likely only) edition. Large octavo. 144pp. Illustrated. Ads. Map. Stapled printed illustrated wrappers. Top corner of the first couple of dozen leaves a little curled or creased, a few pencil marks in text, a used but presentable about very good copy. Very uncommon. *OCLC* locates two copies over two records (Sacramento Public Library and Yale).…

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 1901. 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:- 484, 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. 484 484.…