Swain G B (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788119105649.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Signed by Author; Only slight wear; Author inscription a couple of pages before prologue. Appears unread. A few photos B&W and color.; Trade PB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 208 pages; The author is the daughter of one of the pioneers of th EBR-1 nuclear breeder reactor. She has taken stories told her by her father and created a story she felt needed to be told. "Two men, two reactors, a race for funding and power that leads an unknown political figure with clout and enough power to pull all the strings, only to end in betrayal, murder and lies. Leaving too many people bound by silence".…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. An original portrait. Mounted and ready to frame. This is an excellent opportunity to puchase a decorative, unusual and attractive portrait. Engraved By Swain (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Two early reprints from the 'Observer's Book' illustrated series, the present concerned with birds and fish. Two pocket sized volumes from 'The Observer's Book' series by Frederick Warne.'Birds' Eggs' the third reprint. Compiled by G Evans, describing more than one hundred and eighty eggs with numerous illustrations in full natural colour and further in outline by HD Swain, all in text. With a foreword by PE Brown.'Freshwater Fishes' revised edition. Compiled by TB Bagenal describing fifty species with thirty-two plates in colour. Collated, complete.Complete with unclipped dust wrappers. In the original publisher's full cloth bindings. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear, lightly bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, boards 'birds' eggs' gently marked particularly to rear. Dust wrappers unclipped and smart with minor shelf wear, minor chipping and loss to head and tail of spine, 'Birds' Eggs' dust wrapper sunned to spine. Previous ownership ink inscription to front free endpaper 'Birds' Eggs' undated. Internally, firmly bound. Minor light spotting to odd leaf, pages otherwise generally bright and clean. Very Good. HD Swain; et al (illustrator). book.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Quarto, . In Good condition. Spine is red with gilt lettering. Bound in publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering and black illustrative designs. Boards show moderate wear to corners and edges, scattered scratches to back cover. Spine shows mild wear to tail and moderate wear to head with fraying. Text block shows mild age toning throughout interior. Mild offsetting to tissue guards. Small partial tear to frontis tissue guard. Occasional light creasing to interior tissue guards. Contains 20 poems with 20 etchings and numerous vignettes. Shelved in Room X Glass Case 2. 1417322. Special Collections - Downstairs.…

Hardcover. Quarto. In Good minus condition. Spine is yellow with gilt lettering. Bound in publisher's mustard yellow cloth with gilt lettering and black illustrative designs. Boards show moderate wear to corners and edges with fraying and loss of material. Spine shows mild wear along joints and moderate wear to head and tail. Tears repaired over gilt lettering along spine body. Text block shows moderate age toning to page edges and mild age toning throughout interior. Plate accompanying "The Wayside Inn" is detached. Occasional light offsetting and creasing to tissue guards. Ex-library copy with catalogue information to spine tail in ink. Bookplate to front pastedown. Small bookseller sticker to back end page and library sticker to rear pastedown. Contains 20 poems with 20 accompanying etchings and numerous vignettes throughout. Shelved in Room X Glass Case 2. 1417326. Special Collections - Downstairs.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Pages 127-186. Printed on glossy stock. Numerous black and white photos. Features: Woodsville - feature article with dozens of photos; The Vaughans - a California Idyl (continued); The Origin of the names of the towns in Merrimack County, and also the date of their settlement and incorporation; The tunnel-seat and the window-seat; The days that have gone (poem); The militia - the safeguard of the state; The song sparrow (poem); Arter David; A song (poem); A compromise with a spectre; My Grandmother's ghost (poem); Nice photo ad for the Boston and Maine Railroad inside front cover; Illustrated ad for Coates Clippers of Worcester, MA inside back cover; New Hampshire Necrology. Peripheral chipping. Contents in quality condition. A worthy copy.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 70 pages. Features: Lovely colour ad for British Consols cigarettes inside front cover; Nice Birks-sponsored ad for Challenger Watches features photo of British film star Anna Neagle; Editorial - Money and the Christmas Spirit - an argument for people to spend liberally; Should Canada Increase Her Navy? - an urgent plea for greater protection of our merchant ships; Rah, Rah, Russia! - America's communist "Commonwealth College" (near Mena, Arksnsas) - article with photos, including Dr. Lucien Koch; Nice one-page colour ad for Good Year studded tires shows car plowing through mud; When That Day Comes (short story); Peaking Under the Mat - wrestler Norton B. Jackson reveals some piquant secrets behind the groans and grimaces of a gay and goofy game; The Fourth Bride (short story); For the Ladies - with content and photo of Belinda Jelliffe; He Learned About Women (short story); Glimpses of the Canadian Scene; Music in His Feet (part 1 of 2); Nice one-page two-colour ad for Philip Morris cigarettes; Fantastic two-colour centerfold ad for the line of 1937 Chevrolet cars includes eight illustrations; Underworld Nights - new revelations from Mildred Harris and "Cokey" Flo who helped clinch the case against "Lucky" Luciano; Wise Virgin (part 2); Thank-you, Thank-you, So Much! - a chronicle of the storm-tossed way of a maid at 17; More Private Flying - article on the future of aviation with photo of Eugene L. Vidal; Fantastic one-page colour ad for Sheaffer's Lifetime Feathertouch pen; Paul H. Wendel Tells All - "My 44 days of kidnapping, torture and hell in the Lindbergh case" - article with photos (part 4); Handsome colour one-page ad for the 1937 Ford V-8; Lovely Christmas-themed colour ad for Arrow Shirts inside back cover; Classy colour ad for Community Plate cutlery on back cover. Front cover nearly detached due to nibbling along coverfold, otherwise unmarked with average wear. A worthy copy of this fascinating vintage issue. Howitt, John Newton (Cover); Booth, Sewell; Fisk, Harry T.; Swain, Frank; Green, Bert; Jay; McGraw, Edgar; Goodwin, Frank (illustrator).…

Hardcover in decorative green boards without dustjacket, 83 pages with gilt edges; in English, very good condition; light rubbing and edgewear to covers; owner s name in pencil on first 2 pages; no other internal marks. Includes 20 etchings bound in all with tissue guards and many smaller vignettes. Foreign shipping may be extra. …

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1881 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 248 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. 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: 248.…

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1881. 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: : - 248, 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. 248 248.…

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1919. 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: : - 418, 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. 418 418.…