Louise Overacker (23 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not price clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. The dust jacket spine panel is sunned with a chip at the top and a partially closed tear. The jacket has additional chipping at the corners as well as creasing and rubbing. The text has a few areas of age-toning where clippings have been laid in as well as a few pages showing residue of paper clips (either rusting or indentation of both). Signature and address of Kentucky historian and author Dr. Jasper B. Shannon at the top of the front fly-leaf. Very good condition in very good - dust jacket. ; 8vo.; 373 pages.…

xiii+373pp. 8vo. Original cloth in chipped dustwrapper, sunned on backstrip. A very good copy. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Light brick colored cloth on boards with bright gilt and maroon styling and lettering to spine. Book is tight, square, sharp-cornered and overall Fine. Map endpapers. Unclipped Dust Jacket shows original price of $5.00 and has very minimal scuffing or shelfwear but does have fading in a block pattern - must have had a book laid on top of it in the sun. DJ is still NF.…

First Edition. A fine cloth copy in a somewhat edge-torn (with some minor loss) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 76 pages; With an Introduction by Theodore Francis Green, U. S. Senator from Rhode Island. Series: The Gasper G. Bacon lecture on the constitution of the United States. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. A fine cloth copy in a somewhat edge-torn (with some minor loss) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 76 pages; With an Introduction by Theodore Francis Green, U. S. Senator from Rhode Island. Series: The Gasper G. Bacon lecture on the constitution of the United States. 1 Kg. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Presidential Primary' is an authoritative examination of the electoral mechanisms governing the selection of presidential candidates in the United States during the early 20th century. As the primary system began to reshape the landscape of American democracy, Louise Overacker provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks, political motivations, and practical applications of primary elections across various states.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Presidential Primary' is an authoritative examination of the electoral mechanisms governing the selection of presidential candidates in the United States during the early 20th century. As the primary system began to reshape the landscape of American democracy, Louise Overacker provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks, political motivations, and practical applications of primary elections across various states.The work explores the evolution of the primary from its inception as a reformist tool intended to curb the power of party bosses to its implementation as a standardized part of the electoral process. Overacker delves into the complexities of state legislation, the diversity of ballot formats, and the varying degrees of voter participation that characterized this formative era in political science. By evaluating the successes and failures of different primary models, the author offers a critical perspective on the challenges of achieving true representative democracy.Significant for its historical insight and rigorous scholarly approach, 'The Presidential Primary' serves as an essential resource for understanding the foundations of the modern nominating process. It remains a vital study for those interested in political science, electoral reform, and the history of American political institutions.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. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The cover has a little wear. The page edges are lightly tanned and foxed. 337 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Condition: Very Good. New Haven, Yale Univ. Press, 1952. Cloth, endpaper map, pp. xiii, 373. Index. Very good/good. D/w has several small tears & small missing pieces, clipped.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. **Veteran-Owned, Family-Run, Small Business in the Pacific Northwest** / Ex-lib book with just a small number on the spine and ink stamp inside; text is clean.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 352. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 352.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 494. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1932 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 494.…

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. September 1932 Macmillan gilt titled cloth first edition. Tight and unmarked with no jacket. F24 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1926. 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: - 352, 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. 352 352.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Presidential Primary" is an authoritative examination of the electoral mechanisms governing the selection of presidential candidates in the United States during the early 20th century. As the primary system began to reshape the landscape of American democracy, Louise Overacker provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks, political motivations, and practical applications of primary elections across various states.The work explores the evolution of the primary from its inception as a reformist tool intended to curb the power of party bosses to its implementation as a standardized part of the electoral process. Overacker delves into the complexities of state legislation, the diversity of ballot formats, and the varying degrees of voter participation that characterized this formative era in political science. By evaluating the successes and failures of different primary models, the author offers a critical perspective on the challenges of achieving true representative democracy.Significant for its historical insight and rigorous scholarly approach, "The Presidential Primary" serves as an essential resource for understanding the foundations of the modern nominating process. It remains a vital study for those interested in political science, electoral reform, and the history of American political institutions.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. "The Presidential Primary" is an authoritative examination of the electoral mechanisms governing the selection of presidential candidates in the United States during the early 20th century. As the primary system began to reshape the landscape of American democracy, Louise Overacker provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks, political motivations, and practical applications of primary elections across various states.The work explores the evolution of the primary from its inception as a reformist tool intended to curb the power of party bosses to its implementation as a standardized part of the electoral process. Overacker delves into the complexities of state legislation, the diversity of ballot formats, and the varying degrees of voter participation that characterized this formative era in political science. By evaluating the successes and failures of different primary models, the author offers a critical perspective on the challenges of achieving true representative democracy.Significant for its historical insight and rigorous scholarly approach, "The Presidential Primary" serves as an essential resource for understanding the foundations of the modern nominating process. It remains a vital study for those interested in political science, electoral reform, and the history of American political institutions.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.…

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 1932. 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:- 494, 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. 494 494.…