Time Telling Through The Ages
Language: English
Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, New York, 1919
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Barry's Books, Comfort, TX, U.S.A.Barry's Books
AbeBooks seller since September 30, 2004
Condition: Used - Good
£ 134.88
Quantity: 1 available
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The book was published by Doubleday for Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros. as a fitting memento of the 25th Anniv. of their company's entrance into the watch industry. 24 bw illustrations with tissue guards. Gilt top. Corners slightly bumped with very minor rubbing, cloth spine has a couple of splits to the cloth at the seams about half-way down. One split is approx. 3/4" (front seam), rear seam about 2" (not too difficult to mend as cloth is a bit flexible. Few minor chips to spine head and tail. The inside has a paper split to the front hinge (hinge itself is strong), rear hinge and pastedown fine. the inside is clean complete, and tight. WHAT MAKES THIS COPY A BIT MORE UNIQUE IS THAT IT HAS NOT ONLY BEEN SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR BUT BY MR. WALTER D. TEAGUE, "the well-known artist of New York City, who acted as art editor and supervised the preparation of illustrations, typography, and other art and mechanical features." The book has also been signed by MR. LEJAREN A' HILLER, of New York City, "The Photographic compositions are the result of the enthusiasm, the understanding and the art of MR. LEJAREN A' HILLER, of New York City. THE BOOK HAS ALSO BEEN SIGNED BY MRS. KATHERINE MORRISEY DODGE, "who conducted the research work for fact material, who consulted libraries, trade publications, horological schools and authorities in leading watch companies." THIS IS A GREAT COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT PEOPLE WHO ALL CONTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLISHING OF THIS BOOK. Accompanying this book is also the 8-page appreciation by Dr. Frank Crane. (obviously an endorsement for the Ingersoll Watch Co.). …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Time Telling Through The Ages
- Author
- Brearley, Harry C.
- Publisher
- Doubleday, Page & Company, New York
- Publication year
- 1919
- Condition
- Almost Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Signed
- By Author and Others
- Binding
- Boards with Cloth Spine
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Various
- Edition
- First Edition
- Item weight
- 1.12 pounds
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Barry's Books
Comfort, TX, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 30, 2004
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.54 | £ 5.67 |
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Store description
Barry's Books has been in existence for approximately 40 years. I have bought and sold various books of a general nature in over 35 states and 15 countries. My inventory, although small by most standards is unique in that I have collected some of the most unusual and hard to find titles in the best condition possible. Many of the books are signed, limited editions, first editions, or unusual illustrated editions. I am slowly liquidating my personal collection of books which have never before been offered.…
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Classics by Twain, Kipling, Steinbeck, Conrad, Military, Hemingway, Fishing, Limited Editions Club, Medical, Legal, Antiquarian, Travel, Adventure, History, Signed, Limited EditionsSeller's business information
Barry's Books
TX, U.S.A.
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Barry B. Whyte, Barry's Books, 11 Titan Drive, San Pedro, CA. 90732, bwhyte@hotmail.com, 559-273-2908
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