Percy Hammond (35 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of the Collection of 15 Short Stories. Featured are The Mask of Peter by Clark Howard, Best Eaten Cold by Laura Wilson, Rogue's Run by Donald Olson, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre by Edward Marston, Cuba Libro by Edward D Hoch, Pearl McGuire's Plaything by Peter Turnbull, The Firebird's Feather by James Powell, "Does the Butterfly. by Jeffrey Scott, American Curls by Nancy Springer. The Hell Book by Percy Spurlark Parker, Adios, Amigo! by Terry Lerdall Fitterer, The Man-ifold Miss-teries of Crime by Marie E Truitt, Caught Red-Handed by Terry Hammond, The Mystery Crossword by Ruth Minary and Bird of Paradise by Ruth Dwyer. In Fine Condition.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. Facsimile reprint of Statham's 1899 History of the Castle, Town and Port of Dover. xviii, 462, 32, with black and white illustrations. In laminated card covers. 8vo. Very slightly rubbed on extreme corners of covers, else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. …

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. xiv, 295, [1] pages frontispiece, illustrations 23 cm. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Back cover edge scuffed. Clean, unmarked pages. Spine sunned. From the library of noted military historian and community leader, Sheldon Goldberg. An avid scholar of military and aviation history, Sheldon served as a declassification specialist and Chief of the Reference Branch for the US Air Force,responding to such critical inquiries as OPERATION TAILWIND and the No Gun Ri controversy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First edition. 8vo, 186 pages, black cloth, bumped. Recollections by a noted drama critic includes playing golf with Ring Lardner and Al Jolson [Bruccoli & Layman, LARDNER, C19].

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

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

Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Stated First Edition. This book is hard-bound in black cloth with red stamping on the upper cover and spine, in a dust jacket with toning/soiling, wear to the edges and corners, and tape repair on the verso. The covers show edge-wear, and light rubbing to the corners. The binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean. There is a previous owner bookplate on the front paste-down. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Technical Press Ltd. 1920, 1st Edition. 8vo, viii + 146pp with b/w photographic frontispiece and 2 pages advertisements at rear. Illustrated throughout in b/w with charts, graphs, designs etc.and 1 fold out of rudder patterns. Hardcover no dust jacket. Dark blue cloth binding with faded gilt lettering to spine and blind stamped title to front board in very good condition with a little shelf wear to top and tail of spine. Inside in very good/near fine condition. A very good copy of a scarce book.…

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This copy has been inscribed by the editor to Mrs. Ring Lardner: "For Ellis Lardner / In appreciation of her long and close friendship with the Hammond family / Affectionately / John Hammond / October 1941." Some soiling of front outer cover plus some foxing on front and rear stationary endpapers. Otherwise a Good copy with a nice, hand-written asociation. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Editor.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 90 p. (illustrated) ; 8°. ribbon bound with spine mostly worn away & covers partly loose.

Condition: Very Good. A slim volume of English poems, some lyrical, several political eg ' The Dictators' Oversight', ' Of Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill', 'To Members of the IRA'. Very good in cream card, light soiling and stain to front panel. Black and white illustrations and cover design by the author, who was a master at King Edward VI Grammar School, Retford. Very Good Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.…

Buch. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will 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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in black boards no dust jacket, small pressed in stamp to top of title page. Stated First Edition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey through time, exploring the rich history of a coastal town intertwined with the broader narrative of Britain. This book delves into the town's evolution from its earliest inhabitants to the pivotal Norman Conquest of 1066, shedding light on its strategic significance as a vital port and its enduring connection to the continent. The author meticulously examines the town's role during pivotal historical moments, including the Roman invasion under Julius Caesar and the subsequent centuries of Roman rule. The impact of Saxon raids and the eventual establishment of a British fleet to defend against these incursions further underscore the town's strategic importance. As the Roman Empire's influence waned, the town faced new challenges with the rise of Saxon pirates and the eventual withdrawal of Roman troops from Britain. Through a meticulous analysis of historical records, archaeological findings, and firsthand accounts, the author reconstructs the town's past, offering insights into its social, political, and economic development. Thematic exploration encompasses trade, religion, and the cultural exchange between Britain and the continent, showcasing the town's unique position as a crossroads of civilizations. By illuminating the town's past, this book not only provides a comprehensive historical account but also underscores the enduring legacy of a place that has witnessed and shaped the course of British history. 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. …

No Dust Jacket. Hardback : hard cover edition in good to better condition, a typical used book with slight wear to edges and spine. Overall good / nice copy of this scarce title. Excellent reading on the subject. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself, or would make a GREAT GIFT for the fan / reader in your life. Reading is one of the great pleasures in life. Please send us a note if you have any questions. Thank you. Book.…

Hardback (No Dust Wrapper.). Condition: Good. Condition Notes: Just. A copy for reading being generally shabby but text complete and acceptable. Heavily bruised at the head, tail and corners of the rather soiled boards with the upper board beginning to fray at the join. Personal stamp to the pastedown. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned with a very occasional, neat, addition to the tabular data by a researcher it seems; Hardback. Pale Blue boards with gilt & embossed titles to the spine & upper board; Measures 8¾" x 5¾" (1.2 kg); pp (xv) 292 (3); Index; In the Science of Flight series; Number II in the series. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Graphs; Diagrams; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #176464 ||.…

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: 166. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1920 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: 166.…

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: 202. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 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: 202.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. "Poker, Smoke and Other Things" by Hammond, Percy and George Wharton. Chicago: Reilly and Britton, 1907. First edition. Publisher's red cloth, color illustrated cover label. Full-page illustrations and ornaments by Albert Olson. Thin 8vo. Cover edges gently rubbed with dampstaining to rear board, label lightly dust soiled with color offsetting and cockling, occasional smudging to margins.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. HAMMOND, Percy [186] pp. Doubleday, Page & Company 1927 8 1/2" x 5 3/4" "It isn't that the people who ought to be going to the theatre are going to the 'movies.' It is that the people who ought to be going to the 'movies' are going to the theatre," muses Percy Hammond in this book about New York City and its theatre scene. Hammond was the drama critic for the Herald Tribune. Normally critics are feared and often even loathed, but in this book, Hammond reveals a lighter side, as he reveals what goes on behind the scenes on the stage and in front of his typewriter. "The impression of this expatriate is that New York, though a glacier on the surface, is an oven underneath. To penetrate its forbidding crust, all that is needed is a curiosity, aspiration, a tough skin, and the usual amount of luck." --Percy Hammond.…

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: 566. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 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: 566.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 560.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 560.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 560.