William John Dakin (49 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. Chicago / New York: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company 1952. First Edition. Softcover. First edition. Magazine. Pictorial wrappers [about 7" x 10"], 162 pages, illustrated. Includes "The Golden Gods" by John Bloodstone AKA Stuart J. Byrne, "THe Man Who Bought Tomorrow" by William P. McGivern, "Battle of the Howling Hatchet" by Don Wilcox, "Murder on Mars" by Frances M. Deegan, "The Dog with the Weird Tale" by Paul W. Fairman, etc. Good only copy with spine torn with chipping near the center and shallow chipping to the ends, usual creasing and edgewear to the cover, text paper tanning. See photos 150E.

Single Issue magazine. Condition: Good. cover art by Joe Tillotson (illustrator). First Edition. Chicago / New York: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, Chicago / New York: 1951. First Edition. Vintage Pulp magazine in Pictorial wrappers [about 7" x 9.75"], 130 pages, illustrated. Includes "Medusa Was a Lady!" by William Tenn, "A Handful of Dust" by Ivar Jorgensen, "The Laughter of Shiru" by Gerald Vance, "You Take the High Road" by Stephen Marlowe, "Alias Adam" by John McGreevey, etc. Good with edge wear, creases, dust soiling to covers, text lightly toned. See Photos mag12.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones (illustrator). First Edition. Chicago: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Ziff-Davis Publishing Company , Chicago ,1951. First edition Vintage Pulp magazine in Pictorial wrappers [about 6.75" x 9.75"], 130 pages, illustrated. Includes "Excalibur and the Atom" by Theodore Sturgeon, "With This Ring" by Dallas Ross, "The Spoilers of Lern" by Clee Garson, "Everybody Loves Irving Bommer" by William Tenn, "The Man With the Clutching Hand" by Paul W. Fairman, "Very Cold for Conquest" by P. F. Costello, etc. A very good copy with small edge tears and light dust soiling , text lightly toned. See Photos pulp bx 6 .

Magazine. Condition: Good. Cover painting by Joe Tillotson (illustrator). y First Edition. Chicago / New York: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Chicago / New York: Fair. 1951. First Edition. First edition. Pulp magazine. Pictorial wrappers [about 7" x 9.75"], 130 pages, illustrated. Includes "Medusa Was a Lady!" by William Tenn, "A Handful of Dust" by Ivar Jorgensen, "The Laughter of Shiru" by Gerald Vance, "You Take the High Road" by Stephen Marlowe, "Alias Adam" by John McGreevey, etc. A good to very good copy with a larger chip to top outside corner of the rear cover, small edge tears, text lightly toned. see Photos pulp bx 6 . Good. Magazine. y First Edition. 1st Printing. 1951.

Condition: New.

PF. Condition: New.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 133 pages; 133 pages illustrations, maps, plates; 25 cm. Subjects: Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Natural history -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) 0 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 5th or later Edition. xviii, 376pp., b/w illustrations, colour plates, figures, checklist, index. Australian Natural Science Library. First published 1952. Seventh Edition. Revised and metricated. Lightly age toned text block else clean and bright. Dustjacket has some minor indentations to front and rear panels.(BH) 7/2025.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. This book deals with one of the loveliest and most exciting areas of the whole earth -- the seashore. The book will give satisfaction both to the learned, and to those enthusiasts whose greatest happiness is to potter about the sands in holiday weather, poking in rock pools and scrambling over th rocks between the tides. Here they will learn many fascinating things about the creatures they encounter in their wanderings. The present edition of Australian Seashores has been revised and brought up to date by Isobel Bennett and Elizabeth Pope. **The covers have light shelf rubbing at the extremities.**.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 133 pages; 133 pages illustrations, maps, plates; 25 cm. Subjects: Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Natural history -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) 0 Kg.

Reprint of the 1938 revised edition (original of 1934). XXXII, 285 PP, plus 16 pages with 18 b/w illust. Decorated hard cover, dust jacket with a few chips and/or closed tears and in a protective sleeve, o/wise near fine. 20.5 X 13.5. The story of whaling in Australian waters and other southern seas related thereto, from the days of sails to modern times.

Reprint of the 1938 revised edition (original of 1934). XXXII, 285 PP plus 16 pages with 18 bw illust. Pictorial soft cover. A near fine copy. 19.6 x 13.8. The story of whaling in Australian waters and other Southern Seas related thereto, from the days of sails to modern times.

1st edition in the Australian Natural Science Library series, of the 1969 "Revised Edition". XII, 372 PP with 23 figures, plus 96 b/w & 3 colour plates. Hard covers, gilt title on spine, dj. Library pocket on rear endpaper but no stamps. Dust jacket with short repairs and in a protective sleeve. Very good plus copy. 24.2 x 16.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the history and science of pearl formation, shedding light on the fascinating world of pearls and pearl oysters. Tracing the historical significance of pearls from ancient civilizations to modern times, the author delves into the biology of the pearl oyster, exploring its anatomy, life cycle, and the environmental factors that influence pearl production. The book delves into the cultural, economic, and scientific importance of pearls, examining their role in art, trade, and human fascination throughout history. With a comprehensive overview of pearl fisheries, from the renowned Ceylon banks to lesser-known sources, the author provides a global perspective on pearl cultivation. Combining scientific insights with historical anecdotes, this book offers a captivating journey into the captivating world of pearls, enhancing our understanding of these precious gems and their origins in the depths of marine ecosystems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

xxiv+286pp. large 8vo. Original blue cloth, backstrip dulled. Numerous b/w plates. Bookplate removed from front paste-down, otherwise a very good copy. . Second edition, substantially changed and expanded after the author's further overseas research.

Softcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Spine with ripples and dampstains. Internally very good. Ex-libris bookplate on inside of front cover, Frank G. Glen. ; 1963 reprint of 1938 revised edition of a title first published in 1934. This 1963 edition has a new 6 page Foreword by R. G. Chittleborough dated 1962. xxx, [2], 285, [3 (blank)] pages + 18 illustrations on 8 plate leaves. Red card covers. Page dimensions: 196 x 128mm. Series: Sirius Books. "Whalemen Adventurers is a history of whaling in Australia, New Zealand and the South Seas. Ranging from the days of sail to modern international efforts for the control of whaling, Professor Dakin draws on whalers' log-book and other sources to give vivid picutres of the excitement of the chase or - to select one dramatic incident - how it feels to be on a sailing-ship when the pots of boiling whale-oil catch fire. The book lights yp, with colourful often turbulent history, scores of long-settled places all round the coasts of Australia and New Zealand." ;

Boards. 1st edition. Octavo, cloth boards, b&w plates, endpaper maps, pp xx, 263. No dustjacket, but description from dustjacket tipped in to front endpaper. Light foxing. Previous owner's bookplate. Good condition.

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. xx, 263pp, index, bibliography, appendices, bw ills, maps, endpaper maps. Blue cloth, no jacket. Slight lean to spine which is a little sunned, offset toning to endpapers, page edges evenly toned, foxing to prelims. Quite scarce. Size: Small 4to.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Second Revised Edition. Hardcover with dark blue boards, no dust jacket, Second Revised Edition, 775gms, 285 pages, illustrated pictorial endpapers. Whalemen Adventurers is the story of whaling in Australian Waters and other southern seas related thereto, from the days of sails to modern times (1930s). Book is in fair condition with mild general wear and tear, mild page discolouration, crease to some pages, stains to several pages, previous owners name on front endpaper, covered in clear contact, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Attached picture is of actual book. Purchase more than 1 item and save money with combined postage. And if you can't find the title you're looking for - why not ask us direct. With over 30,000 books in stock we can't list them all!

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. In very good++ condition. No inscriptions. Second revised edition. A very clean bright tight copy.

2nd ed. orig. cloth Very Good octavo xxiv + 285pp., frontis., b/w pls., maps, appends., bibliog., index, The Standard Work. Some signs of Wear & cloth a little dull but generally a VG copy.

286 pp including index, map on end-papers, b&w photographic plates, very good copy in blue cloth boards. Second revised edition. With John Calaby bookplate and with the ownership inscription of Francis Ratcliffe "Ratcliffe" - in ink on top of front end-paper.

xxiv+286pp. large 8vo. Original blue cloth in dustwrapper, numerous b/w plates. A excellent copy. . Second edition, substantially changed and expanded after the author's further overseas research.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. xx, 263pp, index, bibliography, appendices, bw ills, maps, endpaper maps. Blue cloth in jacket. Jacket worn with several tears, chips and creases, offset toning to endpapers, page edges evenly toned, foxing to prelims. Prev owner name to top and bottom edges and top of Chapter 1. Quite scarce with jacket. Size: Small 4to.

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