Schiff Leonard J (4 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 68, No 16, pp. 4769-4775, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, paper wrinkled, else VG.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. stapled pictorial tan wraps; 61 clean, unmarked pages. a biographical sketch detailing the life of Edward Payson Baird , a prolific inventor and businessman best known for his pioneering electric timepieces and papier-mâché advertising wall clocks.The book traces his manufacturing operations across Montreal, Plattsburgh, NY, and Evanston, IL,and explores his friendship with clockmaker Seth E. Thomas and chronicling his various patents on locks, telephone signals, and key-cutting engines. b/w photos, sketches, etc (illustrator). SIGNED & Insc By Authors.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover 1st edition (1954) in olive green cloth with green title block on the spine. The book is in Very Good- condition for its age without a dust jacket. The corners and spine ends show some shelf wear. Spine ends are indented with light fraying to the head. Surface of spine is faded a bit as are the lettering on the title block. The binding is square and tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…