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1939313398NY: SCRIBNERS. 1939. First Edition. Close to near fine in black cloth in a very good dj. Light traces of shelf wear at edges of spine on dj. Last entry in the series. . SCRIBNERS. hardcover
1974InstkSB-582University Of Madras 1974. Hardcover. New. University Of Madras hardcover
1974InstkSB-582University Of Madras 1974. Hardcover. New. University Of Madras hardcover
1920048289New Zealand: Whitcomb & Tombs Ltd. 1920. Light dusting of soiling to brown cloth on boards with black title and black square with red diamond shape in the centre. Spine: head & foot with light bumping and rubbing; couple of tiny splits to the head. Edges: foxing. Few only foxings to a few pages albeit mostly to the margins. Refp with two fldg maps clean and present. Binding is VG. 188p. First Edition. Hb. VG/None. Whitcomb & Tombs, Ltd. Hardcover
1970136243Mount Horeb WI: Perishable Press Limited The 1970. quarter leather over marbled paper covered boards title stamped in black on spine. Perishable Press. 8vo. quarter leather over marbled paper covered boards title stamped in black on spine. unpaginated. Limited to 200 numbered copies. Spine faded else a fine copy. Printed by Walter Hamady of the Perishable Press in Palatino set by Mary Hamady on Shadwell paper especially made for this book over Thanksgiving at the Hamady's. Bound by Douglas Cockerell from Cambridge United Kingdom. Perishable Press Limited, The unknown
2000x-0792363485Springer 2000. Hardcover. New. 267 pages. 9.75x6.50x0.75 inches. Springer hardcover
199131681DUMONT MARCUS 1991. 1. softcover. DUMONT, MARCUS paperback
192515632London: Seeley Service & Co. 1925. First Edition. With 37 photographic illustrations on 23 black and white plates. 8vo publisher's original blue cloth gilt-lettered on the spine and ruled in gilt at the head and tail upper cover bordered in blind with a gilt vignette of a bushman with a drawn bow and arrow. 318 2 ads. A very fine clean and especially well preserved copy. Unusual thus. FIRST EDITION IN VERY FINE CONDITION. This is an early study of the inhabitants of the Kalahari desert which was described by Robert Moffat as the “southern Sahara†arid and scored by dried-up riverbeds. In this well-illustrated volume Dornan documents the differences between each tribe of this area and explores the aspects of their lives in depth; he describes the geography of their land their history their languages their social structures their fishing and hunting techniques at which they were highly adept their religious activities the diseases they encounter etc. Written from the author’s personal experience this volume helps illuminate one of the most widely scattered peoples of African continent. Seeley, Service & Co. hardcover
1970520471Mount Horeb Wisconsin: The Perishable Press Limited 1970. Hardcover. Fine. First edition. Octavo. 27pp. Quarter blue morocco gilt and marbled paper-covered boards. Text hand-set by Mary Hamady and bound by Douglas Cockerell & Son. Spine has evenly faded with two tiny spots of light wear on leather tips of corners rubbed few small ink spots to second blank front flyleaf else a near fine copy with the text fresh and clean. One of 200 numbered copies. Snodgrass wrote under the pseudonym S. S. Gardons an anagram of Snodgrass. A Prefatory Note on the Author states "S. S. Gardons lived most of his life in and near Red Creek Texas. he worked as a gas station attendant. and later became an owner of a cycle shop. and played lead guitar in the well-known rock group Chicken Gumbo. This sequence of poems was collected by his friends after his disappearance on a hunting trip in the mountains. At present his case is listed as unsolved. November 1969." Nicely printed in black and orange text on handmade paper. The Perishable Press Limited hardcover
196635883Tiruvannamalai: T.N. Venkataraman 1966. First edition. Paperback in good condition; Spines quite worn; Spine cover of No. 4 partially missing. Complete volume III four issues; Includes the first appearance of Thomas Merton's essay Symbolism: Communication or Communion; See images for complete contents; 9 3/4" x 7"; 391 pages plus many ads Index to Volume IV and photo of Ramana in each issue. T.N. Venkataraman unknown
1977CNJL2535Athens: Ohio University Press 1977. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. Octavo size 239 pp. "The themes which Shestov pursued with insistent polemical force and passion in his later works.are partially develolped in 'All Things Are Possible' and 'Penultimate Words'. These books are characterized in the main by Shestov's developing philosophy that there must be a sustained revolt against philosophical idealism and scientific mechanism." n.b. from jacket flap.<br /> <br /> Lev Isaakovich Shestov 1866-1938 "was a Jewish-Russian existentialist and religious philosopher. He is best known for his critiques of both philosophic rationalism and positivism" n.b. from Wiki. <br /> <br /> Out of print with the publisher as of this writing we no copies of this particular publication in the online marketplace. <br /> <br /> ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full green cloth over boards black lettering on the spine; octavo size 9 1/4" by 6 1/4" 239 pp. Dust jacket is unclipped and unpriced summary of book on both flaps list on the back panel of other works by Lev Shestov published by the Ohio University Press. <br /> <br /> ___CONDITION: Volume fine the boards clean straight corners without rubbing a strong square text block with solid hinges the interior is clean and bright and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean crisp and as new. The jacket just a shade below fine mostly clean with a few light spots and light sunning to the spine. <br /> <br /> ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. <br /> <br /> ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Ohio University Press hardcover
1929505910New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1929. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Owner's early ink name on second fly else a fine copy in very good dust jacket with a tiny chip on spine and a few short tears mended on the verso. Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
1933324017New York: Scribner 1933. First. hardcover. fine/near fine. 8vo black cloth stamped in red d.w. New York: Scribner 1933. First Edition.<br/> <br/> A Philo Vance story. Fine in a near fine price intact dust wrapper.<br/> <br/> Scribner unknown
193500004318New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1935. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo. 7 7-332 8 pages of publisher's advertisements pp. Black cloth with gold lettering on the front board and the spine. Attractive Near Fine book in a Very Good price-clipped dust jacket with edge wear and a few hints of rubbing. Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
1999x-0750304839Inst of Physics Pub Inc 1999. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 180 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. Inst of Physics Pub Inc hardcover
1921300635Friderici Pustet Ratisbonae 1921. Hardcover Leder Farbrundumschnitt mit 31 Registerzeichen und 5 Lesebänder Zustand: Keine Beschädigungen keine Eintragungen. Rücken Ecken Kanten gut leicht berieben. Großformat: 365x26cm. Friderici Pustet, Ratisbonae, hardcover
1980621H3214Edmonton: N.F.R.C. 1980. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 84 pages. Index. Glossary. "Industrial operations in the prairie provinces and the Northwest Territories release airborne emissions that can injure surrounding forest vegetation. This report describes symptoms of these pollutants and of natural stresses that may appear similar. Nineteen pages of colour photos provide examples of these symptoms on forest vegetation." - Abstract. Prior owner's name inside front cover otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. N.F.R.C. Paperback
1917123G3914London: George Newnes Limited. Fair. 1917. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Pages 474-560 32 pages of ads. Features: The Six Skulls Part II sequel to "In the Grip of the Hip Sings";The Reformation of Bill Allerday - an amusing Australian story; The Human 'Tank' - Mike Inik constructed a suit of armour out of solid steel and schemed revenge for twenty years; The Boat-Dwellers - wonderful photo-illustrated article on the thousands of British families who live on boats; "R.N.-W.M.P - The Riders of the Plains - authoritative stories of some of their exploits; Strange Stories of the War including "Maroc" mascot of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; On the Borders of Tibet Part VI - article with amazing photos; The Trouble at Punta Gorda - a planter's struggle with drink-crazed labourers in British Honduras; Circumstantial Evidence - the October 4th 1900 tragedy at Rochester University New York state; Historic Crimes and Mysteries; Railway Building in the Wilderness Part II - fantastic photo-illustrated article on the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad through the Canadian Rockies; and more. Somewhat above-average external wear with openings to bottom of backstrip. Unmarked. Binding intact. A worthy vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Wide World - The Magazine for Everybody October 1917 Vol. XXXIX No. 234 - The Human Tank Tong Royal North-West Mounted Police of Canada Inspector W.J. Beyts Sergeant Calkin Six Skulls Part II sequel to "In the Grip of the Hip Sings";The Reform . George Newnes Limited unknown
1921543G1831London: George Newnes 1921. Magazine. Illus. by Verpilleux E; Robinson T.H.; Bates Leo; Holloway C.; Somerfield T.; Wood Stanley L.; Gillett F.; Holmes Fred; Hodgson E.S.; Dewar W. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pages 1-88 plus 16 pages of wonderful vintage ads. Many black and white photos and illustrations. Contents include: Vendettas; The Luck of the Game; The Secret of the Well; The Tragedies of Niagara; Running the Gauntlet - part 1; The Witch-Doctor's Vengeance; The Cruise of the Dream-Ship - part 5; The Adventures of a Rolling Stone - part 3; Marooned in the Arctic; Our Adventures Among the Berbers - part 5; The Captain's Ordeal; The Swinging Log; The Lone Sea-Rover; Mind vs. Matter. Bits of clear tape at each end of spine. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this vintage issue. George Newnes Paperback
19682671Stapled illustrated wraps. Moisture mark to spine of first issue. Articles and advertisements highlighting South Florida golf scene. Unaccountably scarce. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. S.S. Beneckson hardcover
1985Q-9024731984Springer 1985-09-30. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Springer hardcover
197626223distributed by Halsted Press 1976. Hardback in very good plus condition. no dj. Hardcover. Very Good. distributed by Halsted Press Hardcover
19332090202118000901Shinchosha 1933. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Shinchosha paperback
192557372Bremen: Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen North German Lloyd Hofbuchdruckerei H.M. Hauschild 1925. Oblong 4to. 48 pp unpaginated. With colour frontisp. numerous photo plates decorative borders in green ink. Colour-illustrated softcovers cover art of the Brandenburg Gate in gilt blue blue & gilt borders globe logo at upper fore-edge dustsoiling shelfwear still VG copy. First edition of this scarce ocean liner promotional brochure for the SS Berlin built by Bremer Vulkan and commissioned in Sept. 1925 making the North German Lloyd Run from Bremen - Southampton - Cherbourg - New York. She would make runs until chartered by the Nazi Party in 1939 as a Party Cruise Ship and converted to Hospital Ship during World War II. These photographs show such amenities for first class passengers as spacious promenades salons writing room library nicely appointed staterooms and exercise gym. The accommodations for 2nd & 3rd Class passengers were decidedly poorer. The ship was salvaged by the Soviet Union in 1949 and served as the Admiral Nakhimov a cruise ship transported soldiers to Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crises was later rammed and sunk by the Soviet freighter Pyotr Vasev and 423 of the 1234 on board perished. Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, North German Lloyd, [Hofbuchdruckerei H.M. Hauschild], paperback
1970575978Mount Horeb Wisconsin: The Perishable Press Limited 1970. Hardcover. Fine. First edition. Octavo. 27pp. Quarter blue morocco gilt and marbled paper-covered boards. Text hand-set by Mary Hamady and bound by Douglas Cockerell & Son. Fine copy with the text fresh and clean. One of 200 press numbered copies. Snodgrass wrote under the pseudonym S. S. Gardons an anagram of Snodgrass. A Prefatory Note on the Author states "S. S. Gardons lived most of his life in and near Red Creek Texas. he worked as a gas station attendant. and later became an owner of a cycle shop. and played lead guitar in the well-known rock group Chicken Gumbo. This sequence of poems was collected by his friends after his disappearance on a hunting trip in the mountains. At present his case is listed as unsolved. November 1969." Nicely printed in black and orange text on handmade paper. The Perishable Press Limited hardcover