John Jay Leighton (23 results)

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Hardcover, no dust jacket. First edition thus. Red cloth boards with gilt on front and spine. Gold lettering is bright and bold. Only handwriting found in book was a small signature (William H. R. Willkens) at the top of the front end page. Pages are lightly toned, and includes multiple illustrations throughout. Exterior boards show minor soiling though are still quite attractive. Top edge darkened and other Page edges toned and soiled. See photos.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Dust jacket remains in a mylar cover placed by previous owner. Binding is secure. Text is clear of markings. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Fore edge faintly foxed, ink name on half-title page, pages a bit toned. Binding tight and square, text clean and unmarked. 1928 Hard Cover. xii, 334 pp. Original red cloth, gilt titles, Engraved frontispiece. A story of an American life, much in the tradition of Paul Bunyan et al, though it is based on a real historical figure. From the jacket: "Tourists on the way from Boston to California, with Bob Royalton the Boy Engineer at the throttle, ran into a drove of wild horses in the night making fast speed across the Desert. This story from boyhood to young manhood, is one of the greatest thrilling true story ever published.…

Hardcover. Condition: USED Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition.

Good plus or better, light general wear, corners bumped. Cloth Worn, soiled jacket with tears and chips, sm hole back spine. Pages browned.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. John Jay Leighton. Robert Royalton and His Covered Wagon. Rochester NY: The Rochester Press, 1928, 1st edition, xiv, 334 pp. *** Sub-title - A True Story of an American Boy from Boyhood to Young Manhood. The veteran's son fought his own battles with the power of inspiration and courted the woman he loved in a locomotive cab. It would have been easier if Bob had run away to the circus, but then that would not be much of a story. A somewhat strange book by modern standards , sort of a Horatio Alger type character with strong religious underpinnings. Some of the adventures are a bit far fetched. Definitely an interesting period piece. With a frontis. illustration, eight (8) plate illustrations, two (2) full-page and three (3) text drawings, and two (2) photos. Art work was done by Raschen (?). The original color illustrated dust jacket (not price clipped) is in a clear protective cover. There is another illustration on the back panel. This book is in my inventory and the images are of this particular item. *** Dark red cloth boards with gilt lettering on front cover and on spine. Covers are clean with light shelf wear. Contents are clean and complete in a solid binding. Jacket has moderate soil overall, chipping at spine ends (no loss), corners, edges, and front flap fold. Flaps have creases on edges inside book. Book is VG+ in Fair jacket. *** 7.75 inches tall by 5.25 inches.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. First Edition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: G/NO DUSTJACKET. Rochester, NY: Rochester Press. G/NO DUSTJACKET. (1928). . Hardcover. Sm 8vo., xii, 334 pp., cover rubbed, , corners bumped, pages lightly toned . Black & White Illustrations (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Bookplate, about fine in very good dustwrapper that has been back in brown paper. Novelized "true story.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Fine in near very good dustwrapper with some chipping at the crown and corners. Novelized "true story.".

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Robert Royalton and His Covered Wagon' is a compelling narrative that captures the spirit of the American frontier during the era of westward expansion. Following the journey of its eponymous protagonist, the story illustrates the trials and triumphs of travel across the vast plains in a covered wagon. Readers are transported to a time of rugged determination, where the promise of a new life in the West drove families to endure the hardships of the trail.Through John Jay Leighton's storytelling, the work provides a window into the daily realities of pioneer existence, from navigating treacherous terrains to the camaraderie found among fellow travelers. This account serves as a testament to the pioneering spirit that shaped the American landscape, offering insight into the logistical and emotional challenges faced by those who ventured into the unknown. Ideal for readers interested in the lore of the Old West and the foundational stories of the American experience, the book remains a significant historical work focused on the 19th-century migration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st US edition, 1st printing ; 168 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm ; ISBN: 0316101095; 9780316101097 LCCN: 89-45828 ; LC: SB473; Dewey: 712/.6 ; OCLC: 21343686 ; beige cloth in color photographic dustjacket ; Contents: Planning and designing -- The Use of the garden -- Design limitations -- Garden style -- Creating the framework -- The Gardens -- The Plants -- Trees and shrubs -- Hedges -- Climbing plants -- Plants for beds and containers ; designers: Mackenzie Bell, Gilles Clement, Duane Paul, Ryan Gainey, Albert Glucina, Isabelle Green, Perry Guillot, Bertil Hansson, Madame Ulrike Klages, Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Camille Muller, Piet Oudolf, Nagao Sakurai, Richard Tan, Thomasina Tarling, Klaud Wettergren, jjosephine Zeitlin, Andre van Wassenhove ; "Caroline Boisset is an experienced horticulturist with a special interest in the history and design of gardens in towns and cities. Formerly assistant editor of The Garden, the journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, and of The Plantsman, she has co-edited an anthology of garden writing, Leaves fromt he Garden, and is author of the acclaimed Vertical Gardening" ; FINE/FINE. Book. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Robert Royalton and His Covered Wagon' is a compelling narrative that captures the spirit of the American frontier during the era of westward expansion. Following the journey of its eponymous protagonist, the story illustrates the trials and triumphs of travel across the vast plains in a covered wagon. Readers are transported to a time of rugged determination, where the promise of a new life in the West drove families to endure the hardships of the trail.Through John Jay Leighton's storytelling, the work provides a window into the daily realities of pioneer existence, from navigating treacherous terrains to the camaraderie found among fellow travelers. This account serves as a testament to the pioneering spirit that shaped the American landscape, offering insight into the logistical and emotional challenges faced by those who ventured into the unknown. Ideal for readers interested in the lore of the Old West and the foundational stories of the American experience, the book remains a significant historical work focused on the 19th-century migration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2010 Liverpool University Press hardcover edition. Light reading wear else very good condition. Signed and inscribed by Anne Stevenson to previous owner. Contents: Chapter 1 'Voyages over voices: Introduction' by Angela Leighton; Chapter 2 'The Melting Metaphor' by Anne Stevenson; Chapter 3 'Between us: Letters and Poems of Stevenson and Bishop' by Jonathan Ellis; Chapter 4 'Mothers, Mirrors, Doubles: Anne Stevenson's Elegies for Sylvia Plath' by Adam Piette; Chapter 5 'Staging Second Thoughts: The Poetry of Anne Stevenson' by John Redmond; Chapter 6 'Making Poetry: The Exemplary Anne Stevenson' by John Lucas; Chapter 7 'A curved adventure: Romanticism and the Poetry of Anne Stevenson' by Michael O'Neill; Chapter 8 'The Nature of Anne Stevenson' by Jay Parini; Chapter 9 'Anne Stevenson and the Poetry of Place' by Sean Pryor; Chapter 10 'Compacting Time: Anne Stevenson's Poems of Memory' by Emily R. Grosholz; Chapter 11 'Not exactly a persona: Pronouns in Anne Stevenson's Poetry' by Sara Johnson; Chapter 12 'To serve a girl on terrible terms: Anne Stevenson's Writing Selves' by Emma Jones; Chapter 13 'Talking and Singing: Anne Stevenson's Variations on a Rhythmical Theme' by Carol Rumens; Chapter 14 'Time will erase: Anne Stevenson and Elegy' by Tim Kendall; Chapter 15 'Observing the Overhearing: The Anne Stevenson Papers in Cambridge University Library' by John Wells; Chapter 16 'Bibliography of Anne Stevenson's Published Works' by John Wells. Signed by Author(s). …

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Very Good Plus. First Edition. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on front endpage- "Compliments to Will Hays & family from the Author, J.J. Leighton". Hays managed Warren G. Hardings successful campaign for the Presidency of the U.S. and was subsequently appointed Postmaster General. After a year in that position, he resigned to become most famously known as the first President of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA), which under his guidance published a blacklist of actors and workers studios should not hire, inserted moral clauses into actors' contracts, and published an informal list of suggested guidelines for film producers. When the Catholic Church formed its Legion of Decency and threatened nationwide boycotts of movies, Hays installed a more formal production code, called the Hays Code( later simply "The Code"), which became the virtual law of Hollywood until the 1960s. Near Fine, faint toning to endpages, in a Very Good Plus dustjacket, small chips at head of spine, 3/8" spot of discoloration to spine. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Inscribed & signed by author on the flyleaf. Cover reads: "Robert Royalton and his Covered Wagon. Book has normal age/use wear including some minor light exterior soils, edge wear, slightly shaken spine, etc. VG- condition. Illustrated (illustrator). INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Book. …

First Edition. Novel purported to be a true story of a boy train engineer "who fought his own battles with the power of inspiration and courted the woman he loved in a locomotive cab and on the banks of the Wabash." Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, few edge chips, some darkening to white of panels.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Robert Royalton and His Covered Wagon" is a compelling narrative that captures the spirit of the American frontier during the era of westward expansion. Following the journey of its eponymous protagonist, the story illustrates the trials and triumphs of travel across the vast plains in a covered wagon. Readers are transported to a time of rugged determination, where the promise of a new life in the West drove families to endure the hardships of the trail.Through John Jay Leighton's storytelling, the work provides a window into the daily realities of pioneer existence, from navigating treacherous terrains to the camaraderie found among fellow travelers. This account serves as a testament to the pioneering spirit that shaped the American landscape, offering insight into the logistical and emotional challenges faced by those who ventured into the unknown. Ideal for readers interested in the lore of the Old West and the foundational stories of the American experience, the book remains a significant historical work focused on the 19th-century migration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Robert Royalton and His Covered Wagon" is a compelling narrative that captures the spirit of the American frontier during the era of westward expansion. Following the journey of its eponymous protagonist, the story illustrates the trials and triumphs of travel across the vast plains in a covered wagon. Readers are transported to a time of rugged determination, where the promise of a new life in the West drove families to endure the hardships of the trail.Through John Jay Leighton's storytelling, the work provides a window into the daily realities of pioneer existence, from navigating treacherous terrains to the camaraderie found among fellow travelers. This account serves as a testament to the pioneering spirit that shaped the American landscape, offering insight into the logistical and emotional challenges faced by those who ventured into the unknown. Ideal for readers interested in the lore of the Old West and the foundational stories of the American experience, the book remains a significant historical work focused on the 19th-century migration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…