William Olcott (742 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. This is Edward Lane's 1840 English-language translation of One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of South Asian and Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. It was anthologised over hundreds of years by a variety of scholars, authors, and translators across Asia and North Africa, with the stories having roots in medieval Persian, Arabic, Mesopotamian, Jewish, Indian, and Egyptian folklore. Beautifully illustrated by Stuart Orr, this classic collection is ideal for bedtime reading material and not to be missed by lovers of folklore. Edward William Lane (1801 - 1876) was a British Orientalist, translator and lexicographer. Monro Scott Orr (1874-1955) was a painter, etcher and illustrator. The stories include: The Story of King Shahriar and Sheherazade, The Story of the Fisherman and the Genie, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, The Enchanted Horse, The Little Hunchback, Story of the Blind Baba-Abdalla, The Story of Ali Cogia, Merchant of Bagdad, The Story of the Vizir who was Punished, The Story of the Husband and the Parrot, and many more. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old. Lane, Edward William; Orr, Monro S (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Lane, Edward William; Orr, Monro S (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. This is Edward Lane's 1840 English-language translation of One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of South Asian and Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. It was anthologised over hundreds of years by a variety of scholars, authors, and translators across Asia and North Africa, with the stories having roots in medieval Persian, Arabic, Mesopotamian, Jewish, Indian, and Egyptian folklore. Beautifully illustrated by Stuart Orr, this classic collection is ideal for bedtime reading material and not to be missed by lovers of folklore. Edward William Lane (1801 - 1876) was a British Orientalist, translator and lexicographer. Monro Scott Orr (1874-1955) was a painter, etcher and illustrator. The stories include: The Story of King Shahriar and Sheherazade, The Story of the Fisherman and the Genie, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, The Enchanted Horse, The Little Hunchback, Story of the Blind Baba-Abdalla, The Story of Ali Cogia, Merchant of Bagdad, The Story of the Vizir who was Punished, The Story of the Husband and the Parrot, and many more. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old. Lane, Edward William; Orr, Monro S (illustrator).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 80Pp, Book Covered With A Clear Dust Jacket' Chipped In One Spot. No Publishing Date Stated, Includes Color And B/W Illustrations, Contents Are: A Walk Through History, Mineral Springs Of The Past, The Captain's Dream, Nabobs, Peers And Presidents, Baptism By Fire, Lee Visits The Springs, Return To Elegance, And More.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Generations of readers, stargazers, and fireside dreamers have delighted in this guide to the myths and legends surrounding the stars and constellations. Originally published in 1911, William Tyler Olcott's beloved classic offers captivating retellings of ancient celestial lore from around the world.Star Lore recounts the origins and histories of star groups as well as the stories of individual constellations: Pegasus, the winged horse; Ursa Major, the Greater Bear; the seven daughters of Atlas known as the Pleiades; the hunter Orion, accompanied by his faithful dogs; Canis Major and Canis Minor; the signs of the Zodiac; and minor constellations such as the ship Argo, the Giraffe, and the Unicorn.Fifty-eight black-and-white images include photographs of the actual stars as well as scenes from their related myths portrayed by Michelangelo, Rubens, Veronese, and other artists. This edition features a new introduction by astronomer Fred Schaaf, in addition to an extensive appendix and index.…

paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Lane, Edward William; Orr, Monro S (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Green pictorial cloth, gold lettering, no DJ, West Virginia; 16346.

Singleissuemagazine. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. New York: Street & Smith Publications Inc. 1951. First Edition. Digest sized magazine in pictorial wrappers, 169 pages, illustrated. With Stories by Hal Clement, H. B. Fyfe, Lester del Rey, Eric Frank Russell, Ralph Williams, William Olcott, P. Schuyler Miller, and edited by John W. Campbell. A Very good with small chips to the spine ends, text lightly toned. See Photos whbx 18. Cover art by H. R. Van Dongen (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. no date given (circa 1967?) green pictorial c; 80 clean, unmarked pages. Color & b&w (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover - Fine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. XLVIII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "Ice World" (pt. 1 of 3) by Hal Clement. Includes "Thinking Machine" (novelette) by H. B. Fyfe; "The Years Draw Nigh" by Lester del Rey; "Ultima Thule" by Eric Frank Russell; "The Head Hunters" by Ralph Williams. Article: "These Rare Earths" by William Olcott. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Evaluation of Dianetics" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Cartier, Orban and Van Dongen. Creasing; a little stress with small losses at spine ends and tears; wraps re-glued; creased tear at upper front cover edge (see scan). Book.…

Hardcover. Green pictorial cloth, gold lettering, no dj, rubbed, many signatures on cover page. West Virginia; 16346.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. VG/none, used, 1st printing, color illustrated green cloth binding, illustrated end papers, 80pp. Interior clean, no marks, pages near bright, binding tight. Corners square, but lightly rubbed. Photographs (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. XLVIII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "Ice World" (pt. 1 of 3) by Hal Clement. Includes "Thinking Machine" (novelette) by H. B. Fyfe; "The Years Draw Nigh" by Lester del Rey; "Ultima Thule" by Eric Frank Russell; "The Head Hunters" by Ralph Williams. Article: "These Rare Earths" by William Olcott. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Evaluation of Dianetics" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Cartier, Orban and Van Dongen. Wraps re-glued; creasing; tanning. Book.…

Condition: As New. Like New condition. Paperback edition. (Hubble Space Telescope, Space Exploration) A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Short note on front end paper. Book shows common (average) signs of wear and use. Binding is still tight. Covers are intact but may be repaired. We have 75,000 books to choose from -- Ship within 24 hours -- Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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