Mary Macfadden (25 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Rear inner hinge starting to crack, front inner hinge has a small split. Binding shaken. Color bleed from dampstain to some spine edges. Covers have patches of slight discoloration. ; Inscribed on the front free endpaper "Compliments of the publisher [illegible signature, last name may be Hart] June 22/05.".…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. 8 vo; red textured boards with gilt lettering and logo on front board; b/w frontis photo of Mary and Bob; 193 pp; volume contains 15 true stories they broadcast on their "True Story Hour" a weekly radio presentation. Fascinating look at a couple who live a life on the road as they collect "true" stories from those they meet in their travels. They broadcast these stories weekly on their radio show, "True Story Hour." Probably much like we have podcasters today. very good; gilt lettering & logo are faded; light toning to pages; all else-clean, tight, & attractive.…

Hard Cover. First edition. Good. 405pp. The story of Bernarr Macfadden, father of physical culture as seen by his wife. Slight water stain on bottom edge. (loc 834, G64).

Condition: Good. Originele glanzende geïllustreerde hardcover met bijpassend stofomslag, geïllustreerde schutbladen, geïllustreerd met veel (paginagrote) foto's in kleur, 4to.

Hard Back. Condition: Good. No D/W. MACFADDENS NEW COOKERY BOOK COMPILED AND WRITTEN UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MRS MARY RICHARDSON ASSISTED BY G PROPHETER. WELL THAT'S WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TITLE PAGE. FOR THE REST OF THE BOOK THE PAGE HEADINGS SAY " THE PHYSICAL CULTURE COOKBOOK". THERE IS NO DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT GOOGLE HAS THIS AS A 1901 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY MACFADDEN HIMSELF AND PRINTED IN NEW YORK ALTHOUGH THE SPINE OF THE BOOK SAYS PHYSICAL CULTURE PUB. CO. HARDBACK. NO DUSTWRAPPER. TOP AND EDGE OF BLOCK DUST STAINED. EDGE OF BLOCK WELL THUMBED. OPEN PAGES ARE VERY GOOD. BINDING A LITTLE STRAINED BETWEEN PAGES 160/161. THE RED HARD COVERS ARE A LITTLE FADED ON SPINE AND HAVE A FEW BLEACHED MARKS ON REAR.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Beige cloth spine over burgundy boards, illustrated Susan Foster dust jacket priced at $3.95. First edition. Spine slant else VG. White jacket has some staining but isn't bad. Certainly a nice reading copy.

Condition: Very Good. 1956. Hardback. Fine in original dust wrapper. DW showing some shelf wear and age. Ownership details on ffep. Lightly toned, light spotting on edges, text is crisp and clear and remains a very good copy. . . . .

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: poor. First Edition. Octavo, 405 pages. First edition. Maroon boards with lettering on spine. Firm binding; no loose pages. Price-clipped dust jacket with major wear, with foxing, chips and tears, and some loss on bottom of spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. A clean, tight and unmarked copy. Full brown cloth binding with white lettering on spine. 249pp., index, advertisements. Size: 12mo - over 6" - 8" Tall.

HARD BACK. Condition: GOOD. FIRST ED. brown hardcover with gilt lettering on the spine cover; visible staining and wear to covers; cracked front/rear hinge; previous owner markings front end page; compiled and written under the direction of Bernarr Macfadden by Mrs. Mary Richardson assited by Geo Propheter; Preface and first three chapters writtern by Mr. Macfadden; alpha index; age toned pages DATE PUBLISHED: 1901 EDITION: FIRST ED 249.…

Condition: Very Good. 1956. Hardback. Fine in original dust wrapper. DW showing some shelf wear and age. Ownership details on ffep. Lightly toned, light spotting on edges, text is crisp and clear and remains a very good copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

HARD BACK GREEN. Condition: GOOD. FIRST ED. green hardcover with white lettering along the spine cover; visible staining and wear to covers; cracked front/rear hinge; previous owner markings front end page; compiled and written under the direction of Bernarr Macfadden by Mrs. Mary Richardson assited by Geo Propheter; Preface and first three chapters writtern by Mr. Macfadden DATE PUBLISHED: 1901 EDITION: FIRST ED 222.…

(1st edition) hardback in original cloth Very Good small octavo 249pp., index, Bernarr Macfadden (1868-1955) was a leader in the physical culture movement, which advocated bodybuilding along with attention to health and nutrition. He founded Physical Culture magazine.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of this 'physical culture' cookery book compiled by unorthodox bodybuilder and nutritionist, Bernarr Macfadden. First edition.In the publisher's original cloth binding.This uncommon cook book was compiled and written under the direction of Bernarr Macfadden by Mrs. Mary Richardson, with emphasis on nutritional and medicinal qualities above all else.Macfadden was an American proponent of of bodybuilding with nutritional and health theories. In 1899 he founded 'Physical Culture', a magazine on bodybuilding, health and fitness, and advocated for several unorthodox practices including fasting. He developed a controversial reputation and was denounced by the medical establishment, who Macfardden viewed as quacks.With six leaves of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original cloth binding. Externally, fading to the spine and light instances of rubbing and bumping to the extremities. A few marks to the front board and spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

A biography of the American bodybuilder known as the 'Father of Physical Culture' written by his widow. 8vo. 272pp. Cloth-covered boards. Boards lightly rubbed. Stain to edge of text-block and rear endpapers. Good condition.

Hard Cover. First Edition. (New York and London): Physical Culture Publishing Co 1901). First Edition. Publisher's full brown cloth binding with very faded but still visible white lettering on spine. A clean, tight and unmarked copy. 249pp., index, advertisements. No inscriptions. Slightly soft spine tips. A VG (or slightly better copy). No dustwrapper. Quite uncommon. Photographs/scans available upon request.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 252 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.56 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1901 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 270 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. 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. Pages: 270 Language: English.…

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 1901. 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:- 264, 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. 264 264.…

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 1901. 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:- 270, 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. 270 270.…