James Phinney Baxter Iii (6 results)

Autograph. Condition: Very Good. Autograph of James Phinney Baxter III. James Baxter ( 1893 - 1975 ) was an American historian, educator, and academic, who won the 1947 Pulitzer Prize for History for his book Scientists Against Time. Autograph written in pen on lined side of index card. Dimensions: 3x5" card in VG condition (browning paper). Reverse has seller notes in pencil. …

Pamphlet. 10p., stapled wraps, 4x8.25 inches, touch of rust to staples, "Favors Universal Mil. Svc." penciled on front wrap, else very good condition. The Committee advocated an aggressive nuclear weapons program to counter the Soviet Union.

hardcover. Condition: Good. University of Pittsburgh Press, 1954, 1st., smaller cloth, 86pp., ex-lib.- spine label, pocket, stamps, G $.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good +. Hardcover. 8 1/2" X 5 3/4". xxiv, 398pp. Bound in navy cloth over boards, with upper board and spine lettered in gilt over navy, and black silk ribbon placemarker bound-in. Mild shelfwear to binding, with faint scattered rubbing and gentle rubbing to extremities. Binding is firm, tight, and sound. Pages are clean and unmarked. A very presentable 2001 hardcover edition of James Phinney Baxter III's fully researched history of the rise of ironclad warships, introduced by historian Donald Canney. ABOUT THIS BOOK: James Phinney Baxter's landmark study, originally published in 1933, was the first complete, fully researched history of the ascendance of the ironclads. Some of the more notable ships highlighted in this text are the USS Princeton, USS Monitor, USS Merrimack, the HMS Warrior, HMS Achilles and the CSS Virginia. Using U.S. and British sources, the author broke new ground by relating the entire development of these unique ships, including revolutions in naval ordnance, propulsion technology, and ship construction. Despite the passage of nearly seventy years, this volume remains the standard text on the subject. Commenting that Baxter's work has stood the test of time, historian Donald Canney introduces the book by pointing out that no serious study on ironclads can proceed without Baxter as an authoritative underpinning. (Publisher). …

first edition, 1946. baxter documents the rapid development and application of scientific discoveries which led to a decisive victory for the allies during world war ii. the book is now a relic of the moment in which technology and science became primary components of national defense and stategy. baxter was awarded the 1947 pulitzer prize in history for his nonfiction work. boston: little, brown and company. hardcover. book condition: shelf wear and some toning. near fine-. jacket condition: many small tears and creases. significant chip on the spine, others on covers. tape across spine. very good-. …

Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. This book is in excellent condition! The dustjacket had some minor damage and shelf wear but now protective plastic over it. The book is a little bit yellowed with age, but otherwise in great condition. And, amazingly, it is signed by the author, James Phinney Baxter 3rd. Signed by Author(s).…