W T Rigdon (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Subtitled: "The Era of Great Awakening, from the Fifteenth to the Seventeenth Century - The Leading Characters in the Drama - The Final Settlement in the Northwest", the book looks at explorers and explorations that have had some impact on the story of the Northwest. Chapters on Balboa, Magellan, Captain Cook, Lewis and Clarke, etc. Frontispiece portrait of the author. Signed by the author on front blank. Bookseller's label on front pastedown, minor browning to edges and endpapers, but a near fine copy in a very good dust jacket, worn on edges where it exceeds the height of the book a bit, chipped and nicked at extremities, and very slightly faded on spine panel. Signed by Author(s).

hardback very good condition in green cloth.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed by author & inscribed 'compliments of the author- W.T. Rigdon' on endpaper, Near Fine/No DJ if issued, handsome textured navy boards, gilt lettering on spine & cover reads perfect, very faint small half of a drink-ring on cover near bottom, square corners, tiny hole & sticker residue on endpaper above author's signature, small library stamp on front & rear endpapers are only markings other than authors, sound binding, a very attractive copy.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A nice solid copy in jacket. ; B &w Illustrations; 12mo ; 456 pages.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition. Large 12mo. Emerald green fabric binding with stamped, gilt lettering to front cover and spine. An idiosyncratic history of the early exploration of the Oregon Territory. Very Good. Minor rubbing to spine head and tail.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 477 pp.+ Photo Plt of Author at Frontis, Drk Grn Hardback, Gilt title, Fine in VG DJ, 1st ed (Signed by Author on back e.p.). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Original green cloth with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. 5 1/2 X 7 3/4 inches. 456 pages with 21 pages of Appendix and Index. Inscribed by the author. Author describes some notable explores so the reader may study their characters and learn both how and why these people risked their lives and fortunes in the mad rush for exploration. Copy come in a red dust wrapper with black lettering. Slight chipping on the top edge of book wrapper, which is in mylar. Pages are clean and complete. Binding is tight. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. Presentation copy signed by the author''s daughter. First Edition, 1929, printed in Salem, Oregon, publisher's green cloth with bright gilt title to front board and spine, tight and square with sharp corners, one corner bumped. Book is Very Good Plus or Better, previous owner address label on ffep near the presentation inscription, Fine, just a trace of wear, 477 pages, portrait of author frontispiece. Concise history of explorers of the Pacific Northwest and beyond: Cook, Drake, de Gama, Magellan, Gray, Astor, McKenzie and more, Chapter about the white formation of Alaska, appendix. Jacket is Very Good Plus or Better, red paper with black title and author on front panel and spine. Scare in this condition.

Condition: near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. Presentation copy signed by the author, also inscribed and presented by author's wife. First Edition, 1929, printed in Salem, Oregon, publisher's maroon ribbed cloth with bright gilt title to front board and spine, tight and square with sharp corners, Book is near Fine, just a trace of wear, 477 pages, portrait of author frontispiece. Concise history of explorers of the Pacific Northwest and beyond: Cook, Drake, de Gama, Magellan, Gray, Astor, McKenzie and more, Chapter about the early white formation of Alaska. Jacket is Very Good Plus or Better, red paper with black title and author on front panel and spine. Scare in this condition.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. 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: 488. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 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: 488.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1929. 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: - 488, 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. 488.