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1929263161Haverstock Hill Hampstead London 1929. One page in ink on a bifolium letterhead. 12mo. Fine. One page in ink on a bifolium letterhead. 12mo. Winner of the 1928 Nobel Prize in Physics. Owen Willans Richardson 1879-1959 was a leading British physicist and winner of the 1928 Nobel Prize in Physics who 'kept a good table and a well-stocked cellar wherein whisky was drawn from the wood" ODNB. He accepted his prize during the 1929 ceremony.<br/><br/>Attractive autograph letter from the Nobel laureate to Alfred Eisenstaedt thanking him for photographs of the Nobel award ceremony in Stockholm and providing an address for 1929 Nobel laureate in medicine Frederick Gowland Hopkins discoverer of glutathione. unknown books
17541446London: S. Richardson 1754. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 7 volume set. Published from the Originals By the Editor of Pamela and Clarissa. 19th century 3/4 leather and marbled boards spines richly gilt light to moderate wear. A number of boards loose but with each volume wrapped neatly by a clear mylar jacket fitted loosely. Overall a very nice presentation of an attractive set. Picture available upon request. Scarce in the first edition no mention of second or third edition on any of the title pages. <br/><br/> S. Richardson hardcover books
2575Richardson William. Large Political Campaign Banner. Brooklyn: Union Print 1875. Banner measuring 31¼" x 41½" printed on cloth in blue ink. Very good: old folds a few small circular stains and a 2" x 2½" stain around the "i" in "Richardson. " William Richardson was a Brooklyn businessman and politician. In 1872 he was able to convert his lease on the Atlantic Avenue East New York and Greenwood Railroad into full ownership and created the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company which he ran and owned for the next 20 years. According to a short biography in the finding aid to his papers at the Brooklyn Historical Society he was "elected to serve two terms as Alderman for Brooklyn's 22nd Ward from 1870-1874 . . . And was regarded as a lieutenant of Republican boss Benjamin Tracy who was an officer of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad. " This is an enormous banner measuring two and half feet by three and a half feet promoting his unsuccessful run for state senate in 1875. This item is offered by Langdon Manor Books LLC antiquarian booksellers. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and/or photos and we will respond promptly. We package our items carefully ship daily and have a no hassle returns policy--your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America ABAA the International League of Antiquarian Booksllers ILAB and the Independent Online Booksellers Association IOBA and adhere to their rules of ethics. unknown books
1965260473N.p.: Finished finally at Hotel Llao Llao San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina 1965. Duplicated typecript printed rectos only. With two loosely inserted printed BEA airline maps of Europe and the U.K. 59 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Stapled card wrappers upper cover with printed title. Spine tape slightly worn lower cover with some marginal loss internally fine. Duplicated typecript printed rectos only. With two loosely inserted printed BEA airline maps of Europe and the U.K. 59 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Lee Richardson's account of hard-drinking jet-setting travels including a visit to the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo Hong Kong Beirut Vienna a lengthy acount pheasant shooting in Czechoslovakia with a game bag of 156 pheasants then on to Yugoslavia London and Winnipeg. Not in OCLC Finished, finally, at Hotel Llao Llao, San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina unknown books
1966260472N.p.: Finished at sea aboard M/N Ferraris bound Genoa to Callao 1966. One of a few copies privately printed for distribution to friends. Duplicated typecript printed rectos only. With two loosely inserted printed BEA airline maps of Europe and the U.K. 50 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Stapled blue wrappers with title label on front cover. Spine tape perished else fine. One of a few copies privately printed for distribution to friends. Duplicated typecript printed rectos only. With two loosely inserted printed BEA airline maps of Europe and the U.K. 50 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Lee Richardson's account of his travels in Europe with bird shooting in Spain and duck hunting in the Danube Delta. Not in OCLC Finished at sea, aboard M/N Ferraris, bound Genoa to Callao unknown books
185223313New York: Harper & Brothers 1852. Cloth. Very Good. A solid copy of the 1852 1st American edition. Tight and VG to VG in its dark boards with decorative blindstamped bordering along the panels and bright gilt-titling at the spine. Light wear to the spine ends with just a bit of loss at the spine crown. Small vintage Troy NY bookseller blindstamp at the front free endpaper light foxing to the preliminaries pages otherwise very bright and crisp including the 8 woodcuts and various tables sprinkled throughout the text. Thick octavo with sections at the rear including "Eskimo" "Kutchin" "Chepewyan" "Dog-Rib" and "Mauvais Monde" vocabularies. And finally a number of pages devoted to "valuable works in the departments of biography and history" and "fresh books of travel and adventure" all published and offered by Harper & Brothers. Harper & Brothers unknown
187316038New York: Scribner Armstrong and Company. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1873. First Edition. Hardcover. Map tear professionally repaired light cock light edgewear light tone otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; One of the earliest guide books to Yellowstone printed the year after its creation in 1873. ; The Illustrated Library of Travel Exploration and Adventure; xii 256 4 ad pages . Scribner, Armstrong and Company hardcover
178326523<p><strong>1783 CARIBBEAN PIRATES 1ed Philadelphia Quaker Richardson USA Barbados Bermuda</strong></p><p>John Richardson was a 17th-century Quaker who was known for his strict defense of Quakerism and disapproval of Presbyterian and other Christian sects. In his autobiography Richardson lays out his views of Quakerism as well as provides a detailed description of his early 18th-century tour of America in which he visited New England Virginia and the Carolinas meeting with Quaker preachers including a short stint with William Penn.</p><p>This first American edition of Richardson's "<em>Life</em>" includes his <strong><u>description of the Caribbean Barbados and Bermuda and even notes his escape from Pirates</u></strong>!</p><p>Item number: #26523</p><p>Price: $499</p><p>RICHARDSON John </p><p><strong><em>An account of the life of that ancient servant of Jesus Christ John Richardson</em></strong></p><p>Philadelphia: Printed and sold by Joseph Crukshank 1783. First American edition.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->vi 236 2</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->References: Evans 18158; Sabin 71023</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Provenance: Handwritten</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif--><em>Joseph Evans 1825</em></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif--><em>John Wainwright</em></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in 21cm x 13.5cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>26523</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Joseph Crukshank hardcover
2001x-0195134516Oxford Univ Pr 2001. Hardcover. New. illustrated edition. 304 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.75 inches. Oxford Univ Pr hardcover
2000x-0761967087Sage Pubns Ltd 2000. Hardcover. New. 176 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. Sage Pubns Ltd hardcover
1868016070American Publishing Company 1868. Book. Near Fine. Full-Leather. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Gorgeous Near fine Copy In Full Leather. First Edition 1868/1868 Black Spine Label. Rare In This Condition Beautiful Copy. American Publishing Company Hardcover
1865016586American Publishing Company 1865. Book. Near Fine. Full-Leather. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Near Fine Copy In Period Calf. First Edition 1865/1865. Black Label On Spine. Excellent Copy With Very Minimal Foxing.Classic of The Civil War. American Publishing Company Hardcover
1865016137Charles Richardson 1865. Book. Near Fine. Three-Quarter Leather. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Near Fine Copy. Bit of Foxing As Usual. First Edition 1865/1865. Classic on The South Generals of The Civil War Scarce. Charles Richardson Hardcover
1906844j0276Los Angeles: Out West Magazine Company. Fair. 1906. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: The Forests of Arizona - long article with many wonderful photos; An Archaeological Wedding Journey; Mutability poem; An Episode From the Reservation story; The Moonlight; The Instinct of Humanity story; Life poem; Spelling Reform; Fullerton Orange County - nice photo-illustrated article. 16 ads 471-556 58 ads pp. Covers loose but present. Contents unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. Fascinating content with many photos and beautifully illustrated vintage ads including many for California municipalities.; Illustrator; Sm 4to . Out West Magazine Company unknown
1992028974The Menil Collection Houston TX 1992. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. Signed by the Artist. First Edition. 154 pages 109 illustrations 82 in color. SIGNED Signed by the artist on the title page. Minor fading to the spine and edge of the dust-jacket cover. There is the remnant of a previous owner's bookplate on the front pastedown. Foreword by Kathy Halbreich Paul Winkler and Charles B. Wright. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from the Dia Center for the Arts New York NY October 17 1991-May 31 1992 the Walker Art Center Minneapolis MN June 28-September 13 1992 and The Menil Collection Houston TX October 2-November 29 1992. The Menil Collection, Houston TX Hardcover
1873blb07252<p>New York: Scribner Armstrong and Company 1873. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good. Brick red cloth on boards with bright as new gilt and black decorations and titling to front and spine. Front has a gilt blanket tied between two trees that acts as title box and gilt flames and smoke around a black cooking cauldron. Book is tight square sharp-cornered and free of major flaws or markings inside and out. Close to near fine but certainly Very Good. Fold out map in front present and also very good but does have two easily repaired tears. Black endpapers. Fantastic copy of a rare book.</p> Scribner, Armstrong and Company hardcover
19311729821931. WELLS & RICHARDSON COMPANY INC. Color craft: a manual that helps you decide what color and how to use it. 61 pp. illustrated throughout. 8vo 152 x 226 mm publisher's illustrated wrappers. Burlington Vt. Diamond Dyes 1931. A delightful and rare American work on colour. OCLC lists Yale Hagley and 1 in Canada unknown
SONG0815329288Routledge 0000-00-00. 1. library. Used: Good. 6.50x1.00x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Routledge unknown
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2009Atlantic-9783540684459Springer V 2009. Hardcover. New. Springer V hardcover
2009Atlantic-9783540684459Springer V 2009. Hardcover. New. Springer V hardcover
47512248-nnew. unknown
2021x-0367465655Routledge 2021. Hardcover. New. 616 pages. 9.75x7.25x1.50 inches. Routledge hardcover
1980233751980. Rescue Operations Richardson Texas Fire Department photo archive documenting the sequential order of a small city rescue operation circa 1980s recording municipal crews as they move from arrival and exterior assessment to ladder access hose deployment radio communication breathing apparatus use residential fire suppression interior inspection overhaul and salvage. The archive documents firefighters wearing RFD helmets working from roofs windows ladders burned interiors refuse piles and exterior hose lines showing not just isolated scenes of fire suppression but the step by step process by which a suburban fire department managed an active emergency. Scenes capture fire crews masking up beside engines directing water into smoking structures removing material from upper floors inspecting charred rooms and coordinating around damaged buildings after flame knockdown.<br /> <br /> Photo archive of 24 glossy silver gelatin photographs 5 by 7 inches Richardson Texas circa 1980s. Firefighters wear leather turnout coats helmets marked RFD portable radios self contained breathing apparatus face masks and reflective striping. Hose streams strike wood siding rooflines and debris piles; ladders reach second story windows and eaves; crews stand on damaged roofing with hose and equipment; command and line personnel confer inside burned rooms and at exterior thresholds. Several scenes show active suppression at night with smoke water spray and charred structural elements surrounding firefighters at close range. Other scenes record quieter stages of the same work including radio use air pack preparation interior inspection and removal of burned material.<br /> <br /> By the 1980s local fire departments across the United States were increasingly shaped by portable radio communication standardized protective gear air pack training and coordinated incident response even in smaller cities outside major metropolitan departments. This archive captures that transition in practical terms with Richardson firefighters working fires in houses apartment style buildings refuse areas and heavily damaged interiors rather than posed station scenes. All complete and in very good to near fine condition. A grounded record of small town firefighting physical labor technical procedure and public safety work in a rapidly modernizing suburban fire department. unknown
2021x-0367616831Routledge 2021. Hardcover. New. 11 new edition. 496 pages. 9.01x5.98x1.13 inches. Routledge hardcover
