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163p. Paperback Very good condition
160 pages. Bibliography. A collection of stories and songs. Former library copy with usual markings. Somewhat above-average wear. A sound copy. Book
96 pages. Gazetteer. Maps and abundant colour illustrations and photos throughout. Bit of liquid paper atop front free endpaper otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
358 pages. Reference notes. Black and white illustrations. "A Boswellian journal... gathering force, reaping new perceptions and building into a work of extraordinary power." - from back cover. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear with partial lean to spine. Worthy reference copy. Book
cm. 17 x 24, xviii-330 pp. con 4 tavv. f.t. in b.n. e 8 tavv. f.t. a colori. Biblioteca di ?Lares? Opera esaustiva del demologo calabrese pubblicata in tedesco nel 1914 e rimasta pressoch? sconosciuta agli stessi studiosi di folklore, viene ora per la prima volta ritradotta in italiano. La scorrevole traduzione del germanista Berardi, la penetrante introduzione di R?hrich e la speciale cura di revisione del testo e sistemazione del volume operata da Bronzini e dai suoi collaboratori conferiscono attualit? all?opera e ne prospettano le varie possibilit? di lettura e di consultazione. The exhaustive work of this Calabrian demologist published in German in 1914 and practically unknown even to experts in folklore is translated for the first time back into Italian. The Germanist Berardi?s fluent translation, R?hrich?s penetrating introduction and the special care taken by Bronzini and his assistants in revising and arranging the text confer an up to date aspect to the work making it easier to read and consult. 665 gr. xviii-330 p.
Pages 225-256. Features: Article on Hon. Levi W. Barton with handsome one-page engraving of him; Congressional Papers, No. 5 - Forty-Fifth Congress; A Bit of Newspaper History - Henry G. Carleton and Matthew Harvey; An Old Sketch of Lancaster; Manners and Customs in Hopkinton - No. 3 - Funereal, Matromonial, Benevolent, Financial, Inter-Communicative, Mutual and Protective; One page ad for The Manchester Weekly Times inside back cover; Back cover ads for Evans, Sleeper & Evans Book and Job Printers of Concord, N.H., and Fred'k S. Crawford, Bookbinder and Blank Book Manufacturer of Concord, N.H. Average wear. Prior owner's name atop front cover, otherwise unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy. Magazine
Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 463 pages with a few tissue covered illustrations. Chapters on: Indian customs and superstitions, Indian tribes of the far west, Utes and Apaches, Buffalo farming, Hunting and trapping, Brigham Young, Campaign against the Navahoes, A convention of grizzlies, etc.
JOHN SWAIN & SON Ltd. 1981. In-12 Carré. Relié. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 10 pages agrafées augmetnées de nombreuses illustrations couleur dans et hors texte - avec une notice explicative sur l'utilisation du gilet de Sauvetage (sur 2 pages). APRIL 1981 / TEXTE EN ANGLAIS.
612 pages. Chronology of the Boxer Uprising. Glossary and key of Chinese terms. Black and white illustrations. "Containing a complete history of the Boxers; the Tai-Ping insurrection and massacres of the foreign ministers; manners, customs and peculiarities of the Chinese; oriental splendors; superstitions; secret societies; the opium habit; idol worship; industries; great cities; natural scenery; etc.... This great work contains full accounts of recent atrocities in China... Profusely illustrated with scenes in China and all objects of interest in that wonderful country." - from title page. Above-average wear and soiling. Hinges open. Partial lean to spine. Brown staining to lower corner of first ten leaves - text unaffected. A worthy copy of this chauvinistic work. Book
413 pages. Index. Great reproductions of black and white photos. Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. "Author recounts some of the highlights of his forty years in the Cariboo/Chilcotin, particularly his love/hate relationship with the famous Gang Ranch and its various owners." - from back cover. Moderate wear. Minimal markings. A sound copy. Book
287 p. Hardcover Very good condition . spine ends chipped BAL 3152 (State 1 ad at beginning, no terminal ads as in state 2)
Mm 250x325 Volume rilegato in piena tela con titolo impresso in bianco al piatto anteriore e al dorso, sovraccoperta editoriale illustrata a colori, 207 pagine con 47 tavole a colori e 171 illustrazioni in nero comprese nel testo in lingua inglese - English text. "Splendido catalogo sull'arte tessile del Daghestan, una regione tra il Mar Caspio e il Mar Nero crogiuolo di diverse etnie". Libro in perfette condizioni di nuovo - brand new in original shrink-wrap. SPEDIZIONE IN 24 ORE DALLA CONFERMA DELL'ORDINE.
Text is clean, clear and bright throughout. Cover is in good, clean condition. There is some minor creasing to the spine. Used
A manual on how to proceed with family research - Sources, how to make enquiries in Greece - with sample form letters in Greek, a list of religious offices in Greece where local birth/marriage and death records may be found, plus all kinds of other helpful tips.79p. [11 Copies found in Worldcat] Book
Comprehensive guide to researching Greek Genealogy. Includes : Beginning your Research, Sources for Genealogical Research, Greek History, More about Greece, Greek Migration, Locating Places in Greece (with details about various gazetteers - geographical dictionaries), Churches and Religious Denominations (with addresses of dioceses, and Patriarchate), Research by Mail (with form letters in Greek and their English translation, and Family questionnaire for relatives to fill in information about common ancestors), Learn about Names, The Language (with basics about grammar and a list of words you will see in Greek records), Numbers and Units of Time. Two Appendices: Glossary (of Greek and English words); and Greek Given Names their Variations, their English Equivalents, and Name-days. Pictures of ancestors and of the land, Maps, and photocopies of Greek Records and Certificates.xii,157p. illus Book
Pages 159-192. Features: Politician Herbert F. Norris - article and full-page illustration of Mr. Norris; Early history of the Concord press; Decisions of Chief Justice Smith; Congressional Papers, No. 4 - Illusions Dispelled; Manners and Customs in Hopkinton - No. 1 - Domiestic, Social and Moral. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy. Magazine
New English Original bdg. HC. 4to. (32 x 24 cm). In Turkish. 537 p. B/w and color ills. A very heavy volume. Osmanli Döneminde Mudanya Iskelesi ve Gümrügü.
Good condition, cover is sunned on spine and spine also has one crease, slightly grubby over-all, page block is slightly yellowed, clear, bright and tight. Used
Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket is price clipped, shows signs of shelf wear, 1" tear upper front cover.
201p., illus. Illus. by the author; 5 color plates plus jacket & many B/W drawings. Hardcover Very good condition good
56 pages. Features: The last chapter of the great E.P. Taylor Myth - the E.P. Taylor of modern Canadian folklore, reighning tycoon of a nation and master of all the hidden levers of power - he is not and never was, by Barbara Moon with many photos; Anatomy of a world-wide sensation - pilot Ralph Flores and his passenger Helen Klaben survived a 48-day ordeal in the winter wild; What the new drive for church unity means to Christians; How I was trapped by Jasper the Cartoon bear for Maclean's Magazine - the true confessions of the cartoonist who created Jasper the bear in 1948 and has been running hard to keep up with Canada's most famous bear ever since, by James Simpkins; The Tribal Customs of space-age children - an eyewitness account by Robert Thomas Allen; Our Alabama - a report by Peter Gzowski on the harsh realities setting whites against Indians near Glaslyn, Saskatchewan - article with many great black and white photos; The Montreal Stampede to Learn French; Colour photo Coke ad of a young lovely lifeguard and her many admirers. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Book
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Book
48 pages. Text in English. Features: The technique of exposure measurement - part three; J. Udrovskis - and the lure of photography; Helge Heinonen - a press photographer in Finland; Hotel Allerblick - Deiter Klein - photos behind prison walls; Customs in southern Tyrol - Horst Kunert; Fossils - millions of years documented in photos; Kodak Elite Fine Art versus Ilford Galerie - a comparison of two deluxe papers;Stefan Kruckenhauser - active at 80; Invisible subjects - a polarizer brings out the colour; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Magazine
Pages 999- 1042. Features: Cover photo of destruction of the Crystal Palace by fire; Photo of the late Sir Basil Zaharoff, the armaments financier, with his wife; Page of photos of Italy's naval review for Adm. Horthy; Book review of "Walkabout", by Lord Moyne; Page of photos of New Guinea's strange customs and creatures; 10 photos of naval vessels controlled by Gen. Franco and by the Spanish government; One-page pictorial map of Barcelona, with its harbour and buildings, and an inset map showing the position of the safety zone for foreign and neutral ships; Three pages of photos of the highest peak ever climbed, 25,660 foot Nanda Devi, and climbers upon her; Photos of Dr. T. D. A. Cockerell with Grey Owl and his wife; Photos of Crystal Palace before and after the tragic fire; Lovely colour centrefold painting of the town of Paarl, South Africa, by Montague B. Black; Charming one page colour ad for McVitie & Price's Christmas specialties - biscuits and sweets; Photos of personalities of the week include Sir Edwin Deller, Capt. E. C. Cobb, J. T. Christie, R. Gibson, Adm. Sir Reginald Tupper, H. L. French, Carl von Ossietzky, Maj. J. W. B. Tindall, Emil Stickling, the Duke of Kent, Adm. Horthy, and King Victor Emmanuel; Photo of Von Ribbentrop and Viscount Mushakoyi signing German- Japanese Pact in Berlin; Photo of Italian subs under construction; Photo of Stalin introducing new Soviet Constitution; Photo of the Tori Khel tribe handing over rifles to a British agent; Photo of the opening of Egypt's parliament under the new Anglo-Egyptian treaty; One page Harrods ad features practical clothing items; Four illustrated pages of suggested Christmas gifts; Full-page Egyptian travel ad; Half-page German travel ad; Half-page Bentley sports car ad; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound a vintage copy. Magazine
224 pages. Index. Sumptuous colour photography throughout. "Considers over a hundred historical and contemporary titles. Portrays the current holders of these positions in their particular "uniform" - grand, humble, symbolic, or simply practical - and in places that are special and specific to the responsibilities of their role... The informative and lively text relates the story behind each of these images, both as fascinating vignettes of particular circumstances and as part of the history that has made the United Kingdom what it is today." - from dust jacket. Book clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Light wear to dust jacket. Due to a binding error we have removed the lower corner of the back free endpaper. Corresponding corner of back fixed endpaper damaged but present. A quality copy of this handsome production. Book
