Rockefeller John D Introduction (9 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Reprint. pp xix, 154, 23cm tall, octavo. Reprint of a 1933 study preparing America for the return of legal alcohol and its regulation.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine in wraps. 8vo., 154 pp. Reprint of a 1933 study preparing America for the return of legal alcohol and its regulation.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Bound in full maroon cloth with no dust jacket as issued. Front hinge slightly starting. Title in gilt on spine, publisher's name at bottom of spine is rubbed. Unintelligible signature in ink on title page and pencil underlining by prior owners not affecting text.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Columbia University Press, 1940. A personal letter from Nelson A. Rockefeller on Rockefeller Center, Inc. stationary (with envelope) is laid in.The letter is dated May 28, 1940 and accompanied the gift of this book. It is signed in pen by him, or possibly a secretary. Clean and tightly bound in moss-colored paper boards with cloth spine and embossed silver rivet on the cover. Minor fading to the margins and rubbing to the edges with one small tear. The contents and photographs remain fine. The fragile dust jacket shows wear and splits at the edges and folds, remains Good only. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. First Edition First Printing. Groundbreaking investigation of this social problem, in 455 pages with Index & an Introduction by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., acting chairman of the Bureau of Social Hygiene, the organization he had founded in 1911 to combat white slavery, delinquency, crime, and sex trafficking. Hoping to follow the lead of Europe in addressing the problem of abolishing, regulating, or otherwise managing prostitution, this volume was seen as the first of three planned investigations, subsequent ones to analyze European police systems & US prostitution. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from Jan.1914, this hardcover small octavo has sumptuous burgundy cloth=covered boards stamped with gilt lettering to spine; no DJ, likely as issued. Condition is VG+: completely clean & unmarked save for a few names of former owners/departments to front endpapers. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure but front one starting. Pages creamy white with moderate tanning, heavier to outer edges. Mild rubbing to extremities & very modest bumping to corners & spine tips. . Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. //NO REMAINDER MARK//NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKS OF ANY KIND (no names or inscriptions, no bookplate, no underlining, etc) //NOT PRICECLIPPED// NEW MYLAR COVER// the jacket is a bit soiled, but in nice condition overall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. Fine in a Very Good Plus dustjacket, 1" closed tear top edge front panel, 2 tiny chips at spine tips, 1/2" triangular chip top edge rear panel at spine and tiny tear bottom edge rear panel. A truly lovely copy ! Brown cloth at spine over silver-stamped green velveteen in original dust jacket. Endpapers are illustrated with silver rivets, as is dustjacket. Frontispiece. With in-text black and white photographs by Berenice Abbott, Margaret Bourke-White, J. Walker Grimm, Brown Brothers, Fritz Henle, Newspictures, Inc., Wendell MacRae, New York Herald Tribune, Edward Ratcliffe and Paul J. Woolf. SCARCE in collectible condition.

First edition; 4to.; cloth backed boards, hardcover; 45 deckled edged pages; black and white photographic illustrations; endpapers are sunned else a very good clean, tight, unmarked copy in sunned boards with corners and spine ends beginning to fray and in a sunned, chipped and torn dust jacket.

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 1914. 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, Vol:- Volume c.1, Pages:- 478, 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. Volume c.1 478 478.