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Features: Railroad News Photos; Steam News Photos; The Iron-Horse Opera - 20th annual motive power survey/Confessions of middle-aged locomotive reporter David P. Morgan; An Objectivity Test - it is difficult to review the new Turbotrain without sounding like a United Aircraft publicist - nice photo; The style of steam in its birthplace - nice European photos with text; Penn Central's last bid for Passengers; Traction's super heavyweights - they weighed over 71 tons and could do 80 mph plus - the Michigan Railway's new 50 mile interurban line between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo; From Bucyrus to Belgium - by C. Grattan Price Jr.; and more. Average wear. Date stamp atop front cover else unmarked. Sound copy. Book
Large 4to, 30.5cm. Pp. 218,[14], very numerous photos throughout (few in colour) incl. numerous portrait photos of students and teachers, full indexes of names. Orig. dark green linen. Strong binding with very light trace of thumbing, contents fine. - The name indexes show almost exlusively names of people clearly of Dutch early or later immigrant origin. "In America the Christian Reformed Church traces its origin to a band of immigrants who sought freedom in the nineteenth century from the established church of the Netherlands. They settled in western Michigan and, after an early period of religious unrest among the thousands of Dutch settlers who soon joined the earlier immigrants, organized the Christian Reformed Church in 1857. The founding date of Calvin College and Seminary is 1876. Apparently a scarce volume.
Book is in excellent condition with very light wear to covers only. 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. 416 pages full of full page color photos, floor plans, elevations, landscape drawings, etc. Features include:Wild Turkey distillery complex, Inout house, the Smile, Wrap house, Linear cabin, Michigan lake house, Newberg residence, North main, Point house, Immanuel church and paris centre, Cologne, Mont-Blanc base camp, Nanjing Wanjing garden chapel, Grandview Heights aquatic centre, T3, Samuel Beckett civic campus, et al.
99 pages. "An account of the seventeen individual railways operating at various times in the area from the middle 1890s until 1955." - from title page. A superlative compilation of archival black and white photographic plates, with accompanying text. Includes: chronology; locomotive rosters; index; and more. Book
pp. iv, 384. Well foxed. A few signatures loose. Early manuscript ownership of Jacob Bowman July 28, 1837, on first fly leaf. Mildly XLib. XLib blind stamp of Franklin and Marshall on title page also an ink call number. [Withdrawn]. 12mo. 175 mm. Original full leather binding, rubbed and worn. Original leather spine label. Loss at head of spine. Title continues: 'To Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Missouri; Containing A Geographical, And Early Historical Account Of These Several States, From Their First Settlement Up To The Present Time'. Hardbound. Good. Israel Daniel Rupp (1803-1878), of Cumberland County, PA, was the son of German Mennonites who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1751. He was a self-taught scholar who learned to read eight or nine languages. He was a school teacher for over 20 years, and is best known for his histories and translations. This work was read closely and often carried by settlers moving West - which in those days meant travel beyond the Appalachians. He wrote this while living at "Refuge, Near Mechanicsburg, PA. Howes R-506; Sabin 74156; S&S/AI 40000. ** PRICE JUST REDUCED!! PAIMP 22
Mm 210x280 Volume di pp. XVI-358, piena tela verde con titolo e fregi in oro al piatto anteriore e al dorso, 176 tavole in bianco e nero nel testo, VIII tavole a colori che raffigurano diversi giardini individuati per stato d'appartenenza, 26 in tutto. Cerniera leggermente allentata, ma in buono stato complessivo. SPEDIZIONE IN 24 ORE DALLA CONFERMA DELL'ORDINE. WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
Mm 310x310 Volume rilegato in tela con sovraccoperta, 272 pagine profusamente illustrate in nero e a colori. Testo in lingua inglese - english text. Libro in condizioni di nuovo - brand-new. Spedizione in 24 ore dalla conferma dell'ordine.
300 pages including index. An insider's view of politics and diplomacy at one of the most crucial periods in the history of U.S.-Canada relations. An extraordinary account of how international relations are conducted at the highest level. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Price-clipped. Excellent copy. Book
212 pages. Here in more than 200 pictures are the people, places, and events that shaped the first 150 years of The University of Michigan. An exciting visual panorama of change and growth marking a century and a half of educational leadership. Small faint erasure to decorated front endpaper. Lengthy gift inscriptions and signatures upon backside of front free endpaper and front flyleaf. Minor warp to front cover. Minimal wear to book which remains fresh in blue cloth boards which are lettered in gilt. Light wear to dust jacket which has quarter inch tear to top edge of back panel. Book
124 pages including glossary and bibliography. Copyright date 1988. Rubber stamp upon front endpaper. Some soiling upon back endpaper. Major water staining (primarily to back side) and average wear to dust jacket. Title is an Ojibwe word meaning "looking back." Includes photographs spanning 1865 to 1988. Shows the cultural changes endured by the Michigan tribes. Includes five legends by Simon Otto which are very old and have been handed down for generations by storytellers of the Michigan tribes. Book
168 pages. Illustrated in black and white. Working with borrowed money and homemade equipment of his own devising, Dow first manufactured bromides, later adding bleach to his line. Eventually phenol, magnesium, and sythetic indigo were only a few of the spectacular products that made Dow one of the great men of the chemical industry. He even developed a process for extracting bromine from sea water. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Price-clipped dust jacket bears moderate wear and is protected by clear plastic cover. Book
381 pages. "The last word on hiking and cross-country skiing trails in Michigan. It's the most comprehensive publication of its kind yet published for our state." - Michigan Trails Alliance. Very light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy in glossy blue covers. Book
144 pages. Features: Miracle on South Dunn St.; Restoration of a Pasadena bungalow designed by Sylvanus Marston; Dorothy's House - restoration of a 1921 bungalow; Envisioning Greene and Greene, a Century Later; Michigan couple challenges the 'bigfoots'; Historic Preservation; William Morris Studio; and more. Unmarked. with light wear. A quality copy. Magazine
185 pages. Describes outings enjoyed by members of the Sierra Club's Huron Valley Group, an eclectic group whose members typically savor outings of several kinds. One weekend's backpacker may be next weekend's canoeist, and on to skiing (most often cross country) in the winter. Light wear. Unmarked. Very nice copy. Book
258 pages. Features: American Country Houses; Colorado Craftsmen; American Pastoral; A Rural Michigan Property Extended with a Modernist Eye; On Martha's Vineyard; Into the Woods - an art-filled guesthouse on Long Island; Mississippi with a Twist - putting a contemporary spin on a Greek revival planters' cottage near Natchez; Aspen Stone Work. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Magazine
286 pages. Features: Larry King's Beverly Hills home; Legendary dealer Andre Emmerich talks about art; Florida's Ca d'Zan - circus magnate John Ringling's venetian-style palazzo; Axel Vervoordt transforms a house in Holland Park; Wheeler Kearns - a cool Chicago project; Robert Duvall's Virginia Tango; Emily Fischer Landau chooses her palette in New York; Polishing two stone houses in the Umbrian Hills; Lodge on a Lake Michigan Bay; Williamsburg Inn; Contemporary Colorado house; Hubert De Givenchy - remembering his Rue Fabert residence; Perusing Palm Beach; Chalet Noemie in the alpine resort of Megeve; Unbult houses - pushing hte envelope; Barovier Glass - a new generation of collectors; Thomas Pheasant; Mercedes-Benz innovative new models; The Blue Train - 5 star style in South Africa; One Central Park Tower; Nymphenburg's Revival - rococo porcelain; Estates for sale. Light wear. Unmarked. A quality copy. Magazine
220 pages. Contents include: The Today Show's Jill Rappaport Goes Western on Long Island; Adapting to its site, a Massachusetts Home Nestles into the Land; On the Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan, a Home is Memorably Shaped by Colour and Geometry; Modern Lines and Muted Hues Lend Quiet Glamour to a Wyoming Retreat; Lee F. Mindel's Progressive Country House in the Hamptons; A Los Angeles Couple Yield to the Charms of Nantucket and a House Filled with Folk Art; A Whimsical Boathouse Reminiscent of Norwegian Stave Churches; An Elegant Design is Grounded by Informal Touches at a Country Estate in Virginia; In Northern California, a Fourth-Generation Farmer Builds a Thoughtful Home That Speaks to the Past; The Bounty of Nature Serves as an Exquisite Muse for Six Jewelry Makers; Angela Lansbury - Simplicity is the key in her Traditional Farmhouse on the Coast of Ireland. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. ne-inch opening to front cover at top of spine. A quality copy. Book
64 pages. Features: Dr. Grattan & Diptheria, Richard A. Cannon M.D.; American Whisky Jug 'Copy Cats', by Jack Sullivan; Arctic Obsession - "The Victorian Race for the North Pole", by Dave Cheadle; Auction Directory; Extra Special Deliveries; Jar Talk, by Jack La Baume; Bottle Network News; British Bottle Bits - "Torquay Potteries", by Rob Goodacre; The Woman from Hell - A Bottle Digger's Nightmare, by Ross Johnson; The Label Space - The Dunkley Celery and Preserving Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan, by Tom Caniff; To Sleep, Perhaps to Dream, of Old Bottles, by John Cooper. Back cover repro. ad for Red Cross Kidney Plaster. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A sound copy. Book
Features: Carolyn Sunstein - specializing in the past; Gail Morey's Pedigreed Pets; The Gerry Chadwick Collection; Carol Stewart's fun and fanciful friends; Arto Monaco - Wondermaker; Betty Gottschalk wants to bring miracles to the world; The Gill family ages gracefully in Michigan; Doreen Sinnett - a mother of invention; Walter and Dona Vaughn's quest for challenge; Feature your miniatures at your next backyard barbeque; Gallery of needlepoint miniatures; Joann's Happy Birthday Picasso; Mary Eccher's four pumpkin recipes; Display your fruits, vegetables or toys at the market on these stalls; A Brooke Tucker original - pieces of upholstered furniture; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Magazine
Features: A New Year's Grab Bag; Sebo Hall Revisited - a 21-room castle 'grows' in Michigan; George Schlosser's Signs make an artistic statement; Ann Kimball Pipe - Innovating in Unique Scales; Jan & Paul Sanchez - a Day at the Zoo; Quilted comfort from Britain; The Weinstein family of Lincolnwood, Illinois; Barbara Caverly - The Doll Master; Kathryn Clisby and her Eclectic Collection; Joann's Do-it-yourself Fabric Painting; Playthings Past - Part III; Small Belongings of Dress - War Relief, 1920-1930; Kit-Crafting Tips - Versatile Chrysnbon; - finishing techniques for plastic furniture; Room of the Month - Carousel Craft Shop; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Magazine
78 pages. Features: Shooting Your Interest; What's New Smith & Wesson; Tuning the Black Powder Revolver; African Safari Battery; Custom Muzzleloading Rifles; Shotgun Pistols; Airgun Roundup for 1984; The Springfield Armor M1A; Gun of the Month - Michigan Arms Wolverine; New Airgun Products; Navy Arms Rolling Block Pistol. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Magazine
Slight wear to cover and top and bottom of spine. Book is 6 1/4"w x 9 1/4"h and features deckle-edged paper of various colors and textures with beautiful color prints and poetry on the theme of animals and nature. About 25 pages. " Gwen Frostic was an American artist, entrepreneur, author, and Michigan Women's Hall of Fame inductee. A lifelong resident of Michigan, Frostic is known for her naturalist, Linocut block print artwork, created using Original Heidelberg Platten presses." [Wikipedia]
Slight wear to top and bottom of spine. Book is 6 1/4"w x 9 1/4"h and features deckle-edged paper of various colors and textures with beautiful color prints and poetry on the theme of animals and nature. About 25 pages. " Gwen Frostic was an American artist, entrepreneur, author, and Michigan Women's Hall of Fame inductee. A lifelong resident of Michigan, Frostic is known for her naturalist, Linocut block print artwork, created using Original Heidelberg Platten presses." [Wikipedia]
Mm 255x255 Volume nella sua brossura originale, 429 pagine profusamente illustrate in nero e a colori. Testo in lingua inglese - english text. Copia in condizioni di eccellenza - as new. Spedizione in 24 ore dalla conferma dell'ordine.
4°quer. 24 S. Illustrierter Original-Karton-Eiinband mit Deckeltitel. Privater kleiner Besitzvermerk auf dem Titel. Gut erhalten. Mit zahlreichen Abbildunbgen (Produktionsstätten, Porträts und Tabellen).
