Odwyer William (15 results)

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. CLEAN COPY.

Condition: good, fair. First? Edition. First? Printing. 457, illus., footnotes, bibliography, index, DJ worn, soiled, and edge wear/tears, 1" tear in rear DJ, minor edge soiling. "X" on front endpaper.

Hard Back. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Limited First Edition. Hardback book bound in turquoise cloth-covered boards with white decoration on the front and white title on the spine. Only defect to note on the book is damp stain on lower back cover (does not appear on book pages); clean, tight and unmarked interior. The dust jacket has light edge wear. This is #1341 of a Limited First Edition. Book reports that history shows that Gustave Whitehead predated the aerial ventures of the Wright Brothers and thus was first to fly. Numerous black and white photos of early aircraft and pilots. 344 pages including the General Index for Documents. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. COVER (hardcover with dust jacket)- 2-inch scar (bookstore label removed), 2-inch tear, other (minor) tears; scratches, creases; minor stains. PAGES- creases/minor tears on few pages near back; minor stains; no writing. Not ex-library. 300+ pgs. Book.

Hardcovers in box. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; Limited edtion. B&W Photographs; facsimile documents; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 344 pages; HC/DJ in original publisher issued box with pictorial title design and limitation mumber. 1st edition of a limited edition of numbered copies (of an unstated total) ; this copy numbered 1081. Uncommonly seen original publisher issued box houses the book and is complete with the same limitation number printed on the spine edge of the box. Soundly bound and clean in original color pictorial dust jacket. Spine slightly cocked from prior reading and just a little shaken in the spine. Light handling evidence to jacket edges and mild shelf evidence to jacket surfaces. Prior owner's small name/address label to the front flyleaf and a blank area of the title page. Primary text addresses the first powered flight controversy advocating for Whitehead. Scarce in box. VG/VG.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. -Very Good condition -First Edition, Signed, Limited & Numbered #451 of 1000, housed in the original slipcase. -Signed and inscribed by William (Bill) O'Dwyer. Includes the original invitation to Major Roy Good for the dedication of the Whitehead memorial, along with the numbered limitation card; the slipcase is also numbered (see photos). -This book was purchased from the estate of Roy Good and was never bounced around in the thrift store circuit. -Dust jacket shows minor edge wear with a small tear on the inside back flap. -Cover boards and spine are square and clean with bright printing. -Binding is strong and in very good structural condition. -Slipcase has edge wear and some blemishing. -Contents are clean and unmarked throughout. Signed by Author(s).…

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Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. This may prove to be the most procative indictment against American avaition historians and the Smithsonian's National Air Museum for clamping the lid shut on the true facts concerning achievement of man's first powered flight by Gustave Whitehead. With meticulous care the authors take the reader behind the scenes at the Smithsonian and with irrefutable documented facts, details the longest cover-up in aviation history. Included are photographs, an appendix, and a general index for documents. This copy is clean, solid, and has shelfwear to the dust jacket. This is #1042 of a limited edition. This is an important reference work for the aviation history library.…

[4] pp.; 28 x 21.5 cm.; staple bound; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Press release promoting "Law & Disorder," for a "special one-issue magazine" to be published October 17, 1968 which features work by Arthur Shay. "Cover and contents are expected to raise a storm of controversy between 'law and order' and the civil-libertarian factions of American society." The magazine looks specifically at police violence and poses the question "who will protect the public when the police violate the law?" Contributors to include Arthur Miller, William Styron, Wayne Morse, Studs Terkel, Murray Kempton, Hugh Hefner, Bill Mauldin, Huntley & Brinkley, Shana Alexander, David Levine, Paul O'Dwyer, Nelson Algren, I.F. Stone, LeRoy Neiman, James Cameron, and Arthur Shay. Very Good. Light handling marks and edge wear.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. private library liquidation new - Limited Edition No. 724/1000.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8 1/2 X 20 1/4. Original March 1948 calendar for events in New York City. Introduction by Mayor William O'Dwyer. Theater showings include "Brigadoon", "Harvey" and "Oklahoma" among many others. Movies include "The Adventures of Robin Hood." Be sure to catch the annual "New York Antiques Fair" at the Armory! The highlight of this folding brochure are the sports listings. Includes home games at Ebbets Field starring the Brooklyn Dodgers as well as games at the Polo Grounds (New York Giants) and Yankee Stadium. Also includes Knickerbockers basketball, boxing, racing and New York Rangers hockey. Unposted. Small chip to top edge of rear cover. OCLC locates "0" copies.…

Fritz Majer & Sohn, Leutershausen, 1978. 344 S. mit Abb., Leineneinband mit Schutzumschlag---- sehr gutes Exemplar/ Mit Widmung des Autors O'Dwyer, datiert am 15.12.(19)78/ very good condition with dedication on first page - 1055 Gramm.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 1884. 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: - French, Pages:- 281, 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. 281.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1884] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2025 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - French, Pages 281, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 281.…