James L Holton (56 results)

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover in glossy, VG+ condition (slight handling). 96 pages, with vintage photographs throughout. SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS on the title page. Otherwise unmarked. [1.1 lbs]. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: acceptable.

Condition: good. This book is in good condition, with minimal signs of wear and tear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 1st. glossy pictorial c, lite wear, small repair; 96 clean, unmarked pages. Color & b&w Photos (illustrator). Signed By Both Authjors.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Green cloth, lettered in gold foil. As issued. Color illus. dust jacket Near Fine with slightly sunned spine panel, otherwise as issued, now in mylar. 175 pp., illus. in color, b&w. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

paperback. Condition: Good. Has moderate shelf wear, highlighting, underlining and/or writing. Great used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this softcover book. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no highlighting, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Not ex-library. Shows slightest rub on corners, very faint shelf wear. One-inch splash line and a few small dots of splash on cover; light splash mark on right bottom corner of pages, not affecting the text. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Synopsis of 50 Golden Years: The Full‑Fashioned Hosiery Industry in Berks County, Pa by James L. Holton The book traces the rise of Berks County's full‑fashioned hosiery industry, beginning with the late‑19th‑century immigration of Henry Janssen and Ferdinand Thun, whose partnership laid the foundation for Wyomissing Industries. Holton shows how early mills such as Berkshire Knitting Mills grew from modest beginnings—producing only hundreds of thousands of stockings in their first years—to tens of millions annually by mid‑century. He details how technological innovation, including circular knitting and later the adoption of nylon, transformed production and helped Berks County become a national hosiery powerhouse. The narrative highlights the boom periods between 1883 and 1917, when new mills opened across towns like Birdsboro, Mohnton, Laureldale, and Shoemakersville, creating thousands of jobs. Holton emphasizes the role of teamwork and industrial planning, particularly within Wyomissing Industries, which became the world's largest manufacturer of ladies' full‑fashioned hosiery. He describes how the industry shaped Berks County's social fabric, from worker cafeterias and medical dispensaries to community development in Wyomissing, the first planned borough in the United States. The book also explores the challenges mills faced—economic downturns, competition, and the need to continually modernize machinery to stay profitable. Holton documents the shift from silk to nylon after 1940, a turning point that revolutionized hosiery manufacturing and cemented Berks County's leadership in the field. He shows how the industry's archives, newsletters, and worker culture preserved a unique record of Pennsylvania's textile heritage. Ultimately, the book presents fifty years of industrial growth as both "golden" and hard‑won, revealing how innovation, immigrant entrepreneurship, and community shaped one of America's most important hosiery‑producing regions.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. A fine copy in a fine DJ, now protected in removable archival mylar. See my photos of the book you will receive, not stock photos. All books are wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. USPS tracking provided. #508.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. INSCRIBED. Green cloth, lettered in gold foil. As issued. Color illus. dust jacket shows price-clipped front flap, otherwise as issued, now in mylar. 175 pp., illus. in color, b&w. Inscribed by author on half-title, full signature, personalized. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Inscribed by Author(s). Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. INSCRIBED. Green cloth, lettered in gold foil. As issued. Color illus. dust jacket shows 1/2" closed tear along top front edge, otherwise as issued, now in mylar. 175 pp., illus. in color, b&w. Inscribed by author on half-title, full signature, personalized. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Inscribed by Author(s). Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. INSCRIBED. Green cloth, lettered in gold foil. Binding lean, slightly rubbed extremities, otherwise as issued. Color illus. dust jacket shows light surface rubbing, short closed tear with associated crease along bottom rear edge, now in mylar. 175 pp., illus. in color, b&w. Inscribed by author on half-title, full signature, personalized "To Lu Ann," with "Happy reading" inscription, undated. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Clean and pristine, with just a touch of shelfwear. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; 95 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN 0897814630. Hardback. Very Good condition book in a Very Good condition dustjacket with slight fade to edges of covers, minor rubs and creases around its edges. Slight bowing to boards otherwise a Tight, sound, unmarked copy. No Signature. …

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Stiff pictorial wraps. As issued. 95 pp., illus. w/ b&w photographs. Scarce. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Light scuffing and smudging to boards and spine strip. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Condition: good. The cover shows wear with possible indentations, creases, and small tears. The pages show wear that may include evidence of handling, smudges, and edge discoloration markings stains . The book may or may not have mild corner dings. The imagery is a stock photo of the item.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. text and cover are clean and unmarked, binding tight, dust jacket shows little wear on edges, corners or at spine, illustrated with black and white photographs, a good clean copy.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oversized book with fold-outs. A very clean copy but for some mild foxing to the top page edge, dust jacket with mild shelf wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. INSCRIBED. Stiff pictorial wraps. As issued. 95 pp., illus. w/ b&w photographs. Scarce. Inscribed by author on main title, full signature, personalized. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; Second Printing. Clean and pristine, with no signs of use or wear. Included are three fold-out maps in a rear pocket, an errata sheet (this is the second printing) , and a fold-our frontispiece which echoes the cover art. Quite a class act! Fast shipping in a sturdy box, with tracking number provided. ; 8.75 X 1 X 11.25 inches; 372 pages.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.