Tucker C E Et Al (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Two hardcovers in Good condition, 8vo. Dark green cloth with spine titles and rules in gold, illustrations in text, folded illustrations (in Vol.V), graphs, index. Tips and spine ends worn, front free end-paper and half title excised from Vol.IV, light soiled and tanned. Vol.IV (in six sections) pages: xv,61,76,90,72,54,260, Preparation of rags and other fibers, Treatment of waste papers, Beating and refining, Loading and engine sizing, Coloring, General mill equipment; Vol.V (in five parts) pages: xv,376,56,63,94,82, Paper-making machines, Hand-made papers and tub sizing, Paper finishing, Coated papers, Paper testing, Paper-making details. Somewhat flawed but very good reading/reference copies. Extra postage will be required for these two large heavy volumes.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN.…

12mo. 5.5 x 7 in. [2], 16, [2] pp. With illustrations, 2 large folding colour maps (Population near Hampton Roads, VA 12 hours & 24 hours; Historical Tidewater Virginia). Illustrated brick-red softcovers, cover art of Powhatan Indian w/ view of Jamestown in background (minor dustsoiling, edgewear), still a VG bright copy. First edition of this uncommon prospectus intended to attract visitors and exhibitors to the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition, intended to follow after the great successes of the 1893 Columbian Exposition, 1901 Pan-American, and the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Unfortunately the organizers were less than competent and by opening day only one-third of the fair's grounds and buildings were complete, Norfolk, VA had very limited accommodations and poor transportation connections, and there was an emphasis on Naval & military achievements, including a re-enactment of the Battle of Hampton Roads between the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor. The Powhatan Tribe settlement was shoved off to the Midway where it was overshadowed by the 101 Ranch Wild West Show, so it was much less visited by the 3 million tourists. However, the African-American Exhibition proved quite popular, and the Negro Development and Exposition Co. estimated they drew 3000-12,000 spectators per day. …