Levey J (95 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 104, pp. 173-179, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, Begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 106, pp. 675-686, Photos, Extracted from orig vol, Begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 106, pp. 675-686, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 118, No 4, pp. 819-831, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 74, No 6, pp. 1802-1812, Illus, 4to, Extracted from Orig Vol, Thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 69, No 4, pp. 1076-1089, 4to, Extracted from Orig Vol, Thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

SC. Condition: Gut. Obr., WES16]. Deu 300g.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good condition. Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. / Museum of Modern Art, 1989. Very Good condition in a bright and shiny Near Fine dust jacket. No chips. No tears. Square and tight. There are a few small, lightly discolored spots along the edge of the original bluish-green cloth binding. Pages are NOT affected - still fresh, crisp, and unmarked. Hinges are perfect. No owner's name or bookplate. Not a remainder. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Catalogue published in conjunction with the art exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum, October 1989 - January 1990. With essays by J. G. Links, Michael Levey, Francis Haskell, Alessandro Bettagno, and Viola Pemberton-Pigott. Lavishly illustrated with 180 paintings and drawings, including 167 in beautiful full color. Endpaper maps of 18th century Venice. Foreword by Philippe de Montebello. Appendix (facsimiles of 5 documents in Canaletto's hand, with translations into English). Selected bibliography. Index. From the Dust Jacket: "[In] the 1730's and 1740's [Canaletto] was by far the most successful Italian painter of his day. This book accompanies the first exhibition of the work of Canaletto ever held in the United States. It follows the course of his career as painter and draftsman and reviews the different phases of his technical and artistic development." Oversize Hardcover. Oblong. 11.25" wide by 10.25" tall. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Very Good condition/Near Fine dust jacket. xii, 387pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Softcover with black covers, pictorial decoration on front, colorful text across covers and along spine. Corners, crown and foot of spine gently bumped. Exterior otherwise clean, still glossy. Oversized, roughly 8.5 inches wide by 12 inches tall. 104 numbered pages, preceded by about 5 pages of advertising. Includes contributions by G.T. Waters, J.J. Bottom, B. Marks, R.E. Fenn, J. Hill, F.M. Woolley, M. Lemme, R. Menicucci, and R. Levey. Black and white photographs featured throughout text. Pages clean and bright, still glossy. Binding neat and square. This volume comes from the Broadcasting collection of Prof. Chris Sterling. Sterling was a professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University and an avid book collector. We are proud to house this collection, part of the extensive library which is his legacy. Please email with questions or to request photos. Note: if there is a photo beside this listing, it s a STOCK photo that ABE put there (for reasons that we cannot understand or control) and might not match this actual book.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Levey's exposé of the financial mismanagement and corruption plaguing New York City at the turn of the 20th century provides a sobering warning of the dangers of unchecked political power and greed. This book remains relevant today as a cautionary tale of the dangers of fiscal irresponsibility.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 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.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.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 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.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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book explores the unfolding movement of municipal socialism in cities, particularly the case of New York at the turn of the 19th century. Amidst an era of rapid urbanization and the expansion of municipal activities, the author investigates the growing economic divide between the wealthy and the urban poor. Delving into the socio-economic backdrop of the time, the book sheds light on the role of philanthropy, the changing perception of social justice, and the interplay of altruism and self-interest that drove the movement. The author argues that municipal socialism aimed not just at providing public services, but at addressing deep-rooted social issues by redistributing wealth from the rich to the poor. The book cautions that these well-intentioned efforts can only go so far without adverse economic consequences for the very people they intend to help. In the end, the book serves as a thought-provoking historical analysis that cautions against the potential downsides of unchecked municipal socialism while acknowledging its allure as a means of addressing pressing social and economic challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive report on the uncollectible arrears of taxes in New York City. It presents a detailed analysis of the problem, offering a thorough understanding of the city's revenue collection and expenditure management practices. The author examines the causes of tax arrears, including the city's antiquated personal property tax system, which has resulted in substantial amounts of uncollectible taxes. The book also delves into the financial strategies employed by the city to manage its cash flow despite these arrears, such as issuing revenue bonds to cover shortfalls. The report concludes with concrete proposals for resolving the issue of uncollected taxes, advocating for changes to the tax laws and for the authorization of corporate stock issuance to fund the uncollectible arrears. The book provides valuable insights into the challenges of municipal finance and offers practical solutions for improving the efficiency and equity of the tax system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…