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pp. xviii, 188. Illustrated with photographs. 8vo. Original full cloth binding. Original dust jacket. First Edition. Hardbound. Very good. W8RtFront
pp. xv, 229 + Photographs. 8vo. Original full cloth binding. Original dust jacket, spine sun faded. Book Club edition. Hardbound. Very good. "What part of the gunfighter legend is true, and what part. is a fantasy?" W3
... Ex-lib hardcover, good condition, w. the usual stamps, markings, labels, pockets. lightly rubbed brds, sme lt marks and scuffs. Ltly to smwht slanted, ltly compressed sp. Ltly bumped top corners, smwht bumped bottom cornes. Smwht sunned/tanned p. edge
8vo., First Edition thus, with portrait frontispiece, 28 plates on 14, 22 maps (several full-page) in the text, 2 large folding maps and coloured front and rear endpaper reproductions of sketch-maps by Rommel; handsomely bound in full dark red crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, ribbon marker, in custom-made-slip-case, an elegant copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. 'No commander in history has written an account of his campaigns to match the vividness and value of Rommel's'. Hart was in no doubt about the responsibility of his task, the more so since much of this unique material had to be painstakingly reassembled from its various hiding-places safe from Hitler's eyes. Half a century later, the brilliance of Hart's achievement is undimmed. An outstanding record from one of the greatest commanders of the war. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.374.
8vo., First Edition thus, with portrait frontispiece, 28 plates on 14, 22 maps (several full-page) in the text, 2 large folding maps and coloured front and rear endpaper reproductions of sketch-maps by Rommel, some faint offsetting from fold-ins to free endpapers; red tweed cloth, gilt back, a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter chafed at head of backstrip and with one short closed tear on rear panel. 'No commander in history has written an account of his campaigns to match the vividness and value of Rommel's'. Hart was in no doubt about the responsibility of his task, the more so since much of this unique material had to be painstakingly reassembled from its various hiding-places safe from Hitler's eyes. Half a century later, the brilliance of Hart's achievement is undimmed. An outstanding record from one of the greatest commanders of the war. VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.374.
Fine English Paperback., Fine., 20 x 14 cm, 86 p. "Anlatilan yapisal çözümlemesine giris., ROLAND BARTHES, Çeviren: Mehmet Rifat - Sema Rifat, Gerçek Yayinevi, Istanbul, 1988"
8vo., with frontispiece and full-page illustrations in the text; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Much-needed facsimile reissue of the original edition of 1916. Frontspiece of 'Camp 34, Trones Wood' by Stanley Cursiter. A presentation copy from Rogerson's nephew. Enser, p.332 (recording the first edition).
58 pages. Features: Cover illustration of boy standing in icy water; Nostalgic one-page illustrated ad for the circular Western Electric 560-AW loudspeaker; Marriage for Two (fiction by Roche); President Elect Herbert Hoover - It's Going To Be Different; Other Men's Poison (fiction by Roark Bradford); Thunder in the Backfield - Grantland Rice reviews the star-studded running backs of 1928, with photos of Ken Strong N.Y.U., and Chris Cagle of Army; In Loving Memory (fiction by Fred Sweet); "Too Collegiate" - fiction by Lucian Cary; Good Clean Fun - two pages of charming vintage illustrations of how people amused themselves before movies, radios and cars; The Ticker's In a Jam - great photo-illustrated article explaining stock ticker technology; Cabaret (fiction by O.C. Cohen); The Kid's Clever - Part 2 of the Gus Edwards story; Marvelous one-page illustrated ad for Flexible Flyer includes their seven sled models for children, plus an illustration of Commander Byrd at the South Pole; I Can Pick Winners, But - A famous horse racing handicapper explains why he still works for a living; The Shepherd of Guadaloupe, by Zane Grey (part VIII); Nice one-page Atwater Kent Radio ad includes photos of their Models 40 A.C., 42 A.C., a Model E circular speaker, Model 44 A.C., and Model 52 A.C.; Master of Sinister House (fiction by E. P. Oppenheim); Nice one-page color ad for the 50 box of Gillette shaving blades; Color centerfold ad for Remington Rand procalims "The Emancipation of the American Business Man" with illustration of "the bent and withered office drudge"; Nice one-page Edgeworth pipe tobacco ad includes illustration of their four-sized tin and letter from one F.W. Fitzpatrick; Classy one-page photo-illustrated ad by Bosch Radio (American Bosch Magneto Corporation) displays their Model 29B, 28A and features photo of the Model 28; Marvelous one-page ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes includes illustration and endorsement of Lady Grace Drummond Hay, the first woman to fly the Atlantic from Europe to the United States, aboard the Graf Zeppelin (which is also illustrated in the ad); Smoth Brothers' cough drops ad includes photo of vaudeville comedian Joe Cook; Quarter-page illustrated ad for Daisy Air Rifles - "That's What Our Boy Has Been Asking For"; Classic back cover Victrola ad displays their Models 835, 918, 43, 711, 255, and 1069. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this great vintage issue. Book
Oblong 4to., First Edition, with 17 fine drawings on japon, each separated by blank leaf and organised with printed tabs by category; navy faux-morocco cloth lettered in gilt, twin-screw fastening, a very good, bright, clean copy. The Pritchard Binder was intended as a sales aid for representatives and agents canvassing retail outlets. It is unclear how many drawings constituted a full set; the drawings here present are: LMS LOCOS (8 drawings): Class 5 Mixed Traffic Locomotive by Stanier (code M/L/10); 0-6-6-0 Diesel Electric Loco by Ivatt (code M/L/12); Class 7p 4cyl Pacific Express Loco by Stanier (code M/L/14); Class 8 2-8-0 Freight Locomotive by Stanier (code M/L/16); Class OF Diesel-Electric Shunter by Armstrong-Whitworth (code: M/L/19); Class 4p 2-6-4 Passenger Tank by Stanier (code M/L/21); Class 2 Intermediate Passenger 4-4-0 by Fowler (code M/L/25); Class 4 0-6-0 Standard Goods by Fowler (code M/L/26). LMS TENDERS: (2 drawings): Standard 4000 Gallon Tender (code M/TE/20); 3500 Gallon Tender (code M/TE/21). LNER LOCOS (1 drawing): 0-6-2 Suburban Passenger Tank Loco by Gresley (code NE/L/47). GWR LOCOS (1 drawing): 0-6-0 Pannier Tank 5700 Class (code W/L/17). WAGONS (5 drawings): Fuel Oil Tank Wagon by Shell-Mex and Anglo-Persian Oil (code G/112); 4 Wheel Steel Container Truck & 6 Wheel Steel Truck (Vehicle Carrier) (code G/114); 40 Ton Hopper Ballast Wagon & 10 Ton Box Van (code G/117); 50 Ton Sulphate Wagon & 25 Ton Covered Van (code G/126); Covered All Metal Bogie Van 'Mink F' & All Metal Bogie Coal Wagon (code G/128). A further 4 drawings, not by Roche and unconnected with the set, are loosely inserted. SCARCE ALBEIT INCOMPLETE.
63 pages. The changing geographical patterns of man living in his British Columbia environment is the theme of this book. Average wear. Binding sound. Unmarked. Solid working copy. Book
4to., First Edition, with a frontispiece, title-vignette and very numerous full-page illustrations throughout; original pictorial wrappers printed in green, yellow and white, yapped edges, covers very lightly dust-soiled else a near fine copy. Heath-Robinson's classic collection on the humorous side of railway operations was published to mark an event unique in British railway history: the Centenary of the GWR. One of his inimitable cartoons was reproduced in Radio Times to mark a special feature broadcast. See Wilson, pp.33-34 et seq.
8vo., First Edition, with 150 illustrations; cloth, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. First volume of a four-volume history of tunnelling on the Western Front
473 pages. Index. List of illustrations. Many fascinating black and white photographic plates. Diagrams and fold-outs. Above-average external wear. Sunning to spine. Hinges intact. Usual library markings. Contains a wealth of historical B.C. documentation. A worthy reference copy. Book
Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall eng
Book is in excellent condition, with Very light shelf wear to covers only. Binding is solid and square, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Very large: 11" wide x 15" tall featuring 32 color plates printed to the edge sideways in the book, so the landscape effect of the print is especially notable. Comes with three smaller loose-leaf prints.
8vo., Second Edition; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Much-needed reissue of the scarce original edition of 1918. Enser, p.124, 379 (recording the first edition).
Very Good Turkish Paperback. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. [xii], 178 p., panorama. Büyük Efendi'nin sarayi. Translated by Cahit Kayra.
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 shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, no tears. 278 pages, contents include: Reaction of the churches in Nazi occupied Europe: Polish church, French, Dutch Protestants,, Denmark, Bulgaria, Slovakia, USSR, The vatican, the pope and the persecution of the jews, etc. Nice shot on cover of a couple of Cardinals doing the Nazi salute along with some Nazi officials, including Albert Speer on the far right.
8vo., First Edition, with illustrations in the text; maroon cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON FRONT FREE ENDPAPER.
32 pages. Features: Cover photo of a Fleet Freighter on floats at dock; The DeHavilland 95; Sleeve Valve Engine Era Arrives - article with photos; Full-page photo ad for the 1938 Stinson Reliant; Roosevelt Aviation School - article with photos; War-time Pilot W.W. (Mel) Alexander Now T.F.C. President; Very attractive full-page photo ad for McLaughlin-Buick "The Most Advanced Car in the World"; Nice ad for the Barkley-Grow T8P-1 Transport; Nice one-page ad for Cub Aircraft includes photo of a Cub on floats; G.R. Beck Appointed to Represent Aviation Insurance Underwriters; Ronald Keith Appointed Western Representative; Candid Camera Corner; News from the West Coast; Old Country Gossip; The Aeroplane Clinic and the Specialist; Great one-page photo ad for Gold Flake cigarettes featuers a border scene at the Khyber Pass; One-page ad for Lockheed; Intava products two-colour ad on back cover; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
pp. 154, 46 [INTRODUCTORY. NEW MEXICO. By Hon. W.G. Ritch]. 8vo. Original full stiff blue wraps lettered and decorated in gilt gold. Original full blue slip case. Near fine. W8 LEFT FRONT STK
Book has marks across the back cover at top and bottom on white cover, otherwise light shelf wear only to covers. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Large b&w drawings, often full page throughout. Unpaginated, about 40 pages.
204p., illus. Hardcover Very good condition good
572 p. + Half title and two page map. Map loose with slight tear in margin. Profusely illustrated with full page plates and text drawings. Age stain. Manuscript ownership of Charles H. Rowes, Whitehall Station, PA, 1869 on front fly leaf. 225 mm. Original full leather binding, worn with loss at head and tail of spine. Boards fragile. Hardbound. Good. Albert Deane Richardson (1833-1869) was a well-known American journalist, Union spy, adventurer, and author. This work describes trip through Texas, from Preston to El Paso, on the U.S. Mail coach. Full of keen with observations. This is a greatly expanded version of Howes R253; Sabin 70980; Raines p. 173. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W7