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20162-0692783261LexNoir Foundation 2016. Paperback. New. 598 pages. 11.00x8.50x1.35 inches. LexNoir Foundation paperback
1824002122Paris Crapelet 1824
Half-leather binding. Telephone Talk was the glossy bimonthly publication of the British Columbia Telephone Company. It was written by employees for employees to present information of interest to those engaged in the plant, traffic, commercial, operating, accounting and other departments of the service. Each issue is replete with black and white photos and information on topics such as: company, industry and technological news, traffic levels, expansion plans, personnel announcements, publicity and social events, deaths, weddings, lists of exchanges, and more. As such, these issues serve as a vital preserve of rare and fascinating British Columbia history. This volume covers topics including: Long Distance enters Canada's North Country; Telephone reunites B.C. Mother, Whilma Hincks, with son in Switzerland; Bayview and West win traffic service contest; Telephone calls that keep the doctor away; Article on diet/eating by K.F. Robins, Health Supervisor; The dial telephone's magic wheel and how it works - 4 page illustrated article; 2 photos and caption of the only Chinese telephone office outside of China - Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, San Francisco; Statistics re: number of telephone sets per community province-wide; Numerous changes in Vancouver's new telephone directory; Many merry mix-ups followed the directory changes; Calls to Australia now routed across the Pacific; Fred Buckle; A visit to London, England via its telephone directory; The Rolling Pin to the Rescue - the tabulators in the information office; B.C. Ship-to-Shore service expands rapidly in year; Harley D. Miller; Paving the way for Vancouver's dial system; White Rock to have dial system; Carrier now used on Gulf cables linking Vancouver and Nanaimo; New submarine cable laid from Copper Cove to Bowen Island; Greater Vancouver and Royal City have big cable programme; Half a million calls daily in Vancouver; William Tyre; Robert Browning Smith; Vacation from work but not from health; Cover photo of King George and Queen Elizabeth bidding farewell at Chilliwack; Gordon Farrell's yacht on Burrard Inlet; Telephones at the fingertips of Royal Couple throught the tour - 5 page article with great photos; Australia wins telephone 'ashes' in Port Day 'word match'; Wire Photos Transmitted from Vancouver for First Time - 3 pages with photos; "Our PNE exhibit was a crowd magnet - voice mirror"; Cecil Austin McMaster; Robert Smyth; Telephoning popular pastime of singers; Telephone equipment in new Hotel Vancouver - many photos plus article entitled "The House with 700 Phones"; White Rock now has dial system; Percy H. Wilson; Miss Dorothy Howard; Ernest E. Harris; Article on operators by Damon Runyon; Our Al Hunter now a one-man phone company in Liberia, Africa; Vancouver's First Dial Office now in service - 8 page article with photos; Thirtieth Year of Telephone Talk; Flood waters fail to keep Courtenay operators from work; Photos of heavy gang work near Kamloops; Fraser Office will go dial in fall of 1941; The Marine Office Power Plant; A.L. Creech; Some highlights of Vancouver's first dial office - 3 page article with photos; Take Care of your Skin; West Vancouver Office is doubled in size to keep pace with growth; Miss Grace D. Smith; Telephone displays are features of 'Bay' anniversary windows; Walter Hughes, Royal City Plant Man; Sunspots 'sabotage' service - one page article with diagram; Community gift of phone to Colebrook couple Mr. and Mrs. George Frith; Phone Company joins Vancouver's dial system; Allan W. Hunter in Liberia - 4 pages with photos; UBC Silver Jubilee section with many nice photos; Frederick J. Tremblay; Back cover devoted to Dunkerque (Dunkirk); Lumber for the Empire - 9 super pages of great photos (all with captions) of sawmills, logging scenes, buildings constructed of B.C wood; 3 page PNE report with photos; Marine Office now serves over 11,000 telephones; sensational 11-page photographic tribute to B.C's fishing industry; New Book
Two volumes, complete. Best and most complete edition of the most important of all crusade narratives, the French recension of Guilaume de Tyr, often called the "Roman d'Eracle". xxvii, 561; 535 pp. Focuses on the period from the late 11th century until 1183. Volume I is ONE OF 100 NUMBERED COPIES PRINTED ON FINE LAID PAPER. 4to. Original wraps. UNCUT, FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS. Very scarce, and much more so in pristine condition.
1967Paris: Firmin-Didot 1879-1880. Two volumes complete. Best and most complete edition of the most important of all crusade narratives the French recension of Guilaume de Tyr often called the "Roman d'Eracle". xxvii 561; 535 pp. Focuses on the period from the late 11th century until 1183. Volume I is ONE OF 100 NUMBERED COPIES PRINTED ON FINE LAID PAPER. 4to. Original wraps. UNCUT FINE AND BRIGHT WITH NO DEFECTS. Very scarce and much more so in pristine condition. <br/><br/> Paris: Firmin-Didot, 1879-1880 paperback
196938536New York: Simon and Schuster 1969. Very Good/Very Good. New York: Simon and Schuster 1969. First Edition First Printing Stated. Octavo; publisher's cloth in unclipped photo-illustrated dust jacket; 416pp.; half tone photographic frontispiece illus. throughout. Light wear to jacket margins top textblock edge foxed else a Very Good copy. <br /> <br /> Inscribed and signed on front free endpaper "For Sir Peter Allen / with warm regards / Harold Wind / P.S. Thanks for the photographs at your wonderful Masters party." Sir Peter Allen 1905-1993 was a noted British industrialist and trained chemist who was part of the team that developed polythene plastic. In 1969 Allen had just been named Chairman of the Imperial Chemical Industries but more importantly Allen was the author of the guide "Play the Best Courses: Great Golf in the British Isles. Simon and Schuster unknown
49892Librairie d'Amérique et d'Orient Maisonneuve.1962.Texte et Atlas in-folio.Texte broché.Atlas sous étui cartonné avec lacet.TBE malgré tache sur le 1er plat du texte.Lettre manuscrite avec enveloppe de Raymond Duru datée du 24 Février 1964.Dédicace manuscrite du même auteur.
Unito a : MANUALE PEI TIRATORI A SEGNO, per E.D.P.; Milano, Soc. Edit., Italiana, 1864. Pag. 182 (2), con 2 tavole ripiegate fuori testo, allegato un foglietto manoscritto coevao con riferimenti al Tartaglia. In 16mo, mm. 175x115; pag. XXVIII+340 (6). Contiene, le abitudini, le astuzie della selvaggina, l'arte di snidarla, la scelta delle armi, l'educazione de' cani, le loro malattie ecc. Traduzione dal Francese. Prima edizione. Legatura coeva in mezza pelle verde, titolo e fregi dorati sul dorso. Ottima la conservazione. Raro insieme splendidamente conservato. Codice inv.1031084
200153415Lewiston NY: The Edwin Mellen Press 2001. First edition thus. Octavo. 2 volumes. 24 xx 4 415 1; 26 415-915 1pp. Index. Plus a 6pp. publisher's catalog at rear of both volumes. This work consists of leaves of a transcription in Middle English of the contemporary "Caxton Eracles" and a facing page of their translation into Modern English. Color pictorial orange cloth with white spine lettered in purple. Illustrated with genealogical charts and a schematic drawing of a siege-castle. An ex-library set with rubber stamp on title page & bottom of text block and library pockets on rear pastedowns otherwise a very good clean set.<br /> <br /> A fascinating first hand account of the First Crusade.<br /> <br /> Text and Studies in Religion Volume 88a. The Edwin Mellen Press unknown
164216045in Venetia, Apresso I Giunti, 1642. In-8 de [8]-207-[3] pages, plein vélin ivoire, dos à nerfs, tranches jaunes. Auréole sur le premier plat. Rousseurs.
Grande foglio di cm. 46,3x33,3 impresso solo recto, Con stemma dell'associazione (motto "Post tenebras lux") l'emblema federale e i 26 stemmi dei Cantoni svizzeri. Traccia di gora al margine superiore, na eccellentre e nitido esemplare. La FESTA di TIRO FEDERALE è una delle più importanti manifestazioni annuali della Svizzera, risalente al Trecento, ma rinnovata ad Aarau nel 1849 nel moderno Stato Federale.
183833Cambridge, John Hayes, 1703 in-8, [8] ff. n. ch. (titre, préface, table des dissertations), 435 pp., [5] ff. n. ch. de table, texte grec et traduction latine en regard, veau blond, dos à nerfs cloisonné et richement orné, pièce de titre fauve, encadrement de triple filet à froid sur les plats, tranches rouges (reliure de l'époque). Coiffe inférieure rognée, Début de fente à un mors, petite usure aux coins mais bon exemplaire.
174440582Venedig, Augustinus Savioli, 1744. Fol. Titel in Rot u. Schwarz m. Holzschn.-Vignette. Mit zahlr. Holzschn.-Initialen u. -Vignetten. XXVIII, 561; 325 S., Pgmt. d. Zt. m. goldgepr. Rückenschild u. dreiseitig gespränkeltem Rückenschild.
Features: Two-page illustration shows the German "Lutzow" being torpedoed by Beaufort aircraft off Norway; The capture of Maleme airfield - with two great aerial photos of dozens of wrecked JU-52s; Photo of a meeting of the Vichy government after the Darlan-Hitler talks; Twopage overhead illustration of Alexandria, Egypt - "the focus of fascist ambition and Nazi air savagery"; Three photos of Polish troops en route to Norway; Coverage of the Allied Advance in Syria - Damascus, Tyre and Sidon; The Drama of the "Bismark's" last moments - five illustrations by J. Brooks, Midshipman on H.M.S. "Dorsetshire"; Article on "Planning for Victory" by Cyril Falls; Excellent photo of Churchill addressing allied statesmen at St. James's Palace on June 12th; Four illustrations of Home Guard realistic training for enemy invasion; Two-page centerfold illustation of activity at the mobile H.Q. of an army - air force intelligence liaison officer; Eight super photos of German paratroops landing in Crete; Nineteen photos of the leading personalities of the week; Photos of several warships who met their fate; Interesting photos of a "Bristol" Boeing Flying Boat used by the British for Air Communications; Photos of the British Garrison in Iceland - scenes of everyday life; Interesting naval photos include running a line between ships to pass a bag of important documents; Illustrations of bombed Wren City churches; Photos of ancient temples, including the temple of Jupiter; Colour Johnnie Walker ad on back cover in a library setting. Average wear. Faint Ink stamp to front cover. Clear tape inside each cover along spine, and externally along spine. A sound copy. Book
18048016London: Printed by C. Whittingham for the Translator 1804. First edition. Full Calf. Very Good. 2 vols. xvi236;2272pp. Cont. diced calf worn rebacked some time ago red & black calf spine labels. Outer front hinges of both volumes are now cracked but holding nicely. A.e.g. Inked marginalia throughout in Hungarian . Printed by C. Whittingham, for the Translator unknown books
186068690Accurante J.P. Migne, 2 vol. in-4 reliure de l'époque demi-chagrin vert, dos à 4 nerfs dorés, Apud J.P. Migne, Petit-Montrouge, 1860 Rappel du titre complet : Eusebii Alexandrini Episcopi, Eusebii Emeseni Leonti Byzantini Opera quae reperiri potuerunt omnia, etc... (1 Tome en 2 volumes - Complet). Patrologiae Cursus completus. Series Graeca. Tomus LXXXVI Pars Prior & Pars Posterior [ Patrologia Graeca Tome 86 en 2 volumes - Presbytre Timothée de Constantinople, Jean Maxence, Théodore le Lecteur, Procope de Tyr, Théodore de Scythopolis, Timothée de Jérusalem, Théodose d'Alexandrie, Eusèbe d'Alexandrie, Eusèbe d'Émèse, Grégence de Safar, Épiphane de Constantinople, Isaac de Ninive, Barsanuphe de Palestine, Eustathe le Moine, Justinien Ier, Agapet le Diacre, Léonce de Byzance, Éphrem d'Antioche, Paul le Silentiaire, Eutychius de Constantinople, Évagre le Scholastique, Euloge d'Alexandrie, Siméon Stylite le Jeune, Zacharie de Jérusalem, Modeste de Jérusalem, anonyme sur le siège de Jérusalem par les Perses, Jobius, Erechthius d'Antioche de Pisidie, Pierre de Laodicée ]
125451949. Printed beige boards hinge strain at front cover condition mainly good. 3 or 4 days to the pages additional space for notes not used. Mainly a record of times dates people involved in a busy life of professional and social engagements and expenditure at the beginning of Bonham-Carter's years with The House of Collins. He records the occasional "Edit. Meting" 3 Jan. possibly his first. Information also includes phone numbers and addresses. His background obviously gave him access to many circles. The Collins clients he meets for cocktails lunch or dinner Belle Meuniere a favourite etc. include: Rose Macaulay working on "The World my Wilderness" Rosamund Lehmann Peter Quennell Desmond Shaw Taylor Christopher Sykes Nigel Bruce Bowes Lyon Neville Cardus Ivor Brown Ernest Thesiger Christopher Hollis Nancy Spain Liddell Hart. Professional meetings also include John Murray and Gollancz at the Savoy Argentine Ambassador Weidenfeld Spencer Curtis Brown Mrs Knopf. Interesting statements: "Ring J.M. Synge" "World Books Bd Mting Book Society Mting". His personal social life perhaps a tincture of the professional involves Tony Lambton Julain Fane Rachel Joyce Buss R.F. Harrod I. Berlin opera with George Barnes Mrs Douglas Fairbanks Russell Flint John Carter Joyce Grenfell parties holidays Ditchley Spain Blenheim etc Occasionally there is a little more information e.g. "Ring Hampshire Fontana - discuss" or "Send Rommel proof . to Jack Beddington" ; cricket fixtures and the start of theOxford term also feature. His reading also creeps in - eg. Order Ryle - Concept of Mind Hutchinson - RHBC". 1949. hardcover
1986R118873Turnhout, Brepols 1986 Complet en 2 tomes, 1171pp. (pagination continuée) + 6 planches hors-texte, 25cm., dans la série "Corpus Christianorum Continuatio Mediaevalis" volumes LXIII-LXIIIA (63-63A), reliures toile d'éditeur avec titre doré, ISBN 2-503-03631-1 & 2-503-03633-5, (introduction en français, texte en latin), texte frais, petit cachet ex-libris sur la feuille de garde blanche et au verso de la page de titre, bon état, poids: 2.3 kg., R118873
19034380New Rochelle: Elston Press 1903. First edition thus. First edition thus. Original publisher's gray-brown paper-covered boards buckram spine with printed label. Printed throughout in red & black. Only 170 copies printed. With the bookplate of William F. Gable of Gable Department Store fame. A very fine copy scarcely seen in this condition. <br/><br/> Elston Press hardcover books
2021x-0367427036Routledge 2021. Hardcover. New. 245 pages. 9.50x6.50x0.75 inches. Routledge hardcover
incollati in bell'ordine, 1912 e 1913, Svizzera tedesca. In eccellente stato con bella copertina illustrata a colori, in tutta tela marron di cm. 25 x 32; 30 pagine in cartoncino rigido con applicati 24 diplomi a colori, 17 centri ottenuti nelle varie gare e 37 articoli di giornali.
<p>22,5 cm, rilegatura dell'epoca in mezza pelle, titolo e fregi in oro al dorso, piatti marmorizzati; p. 248, una tavola a colori e oro con stendardo e una tavola in nero ripiegata.Ex libris privato</p>
Pages 551-578 plus many additional pages of wonderful vintage ads. Contents: Whitehead Aircraft ad; Martinsyde ad; Saunders of Cowes ad; Boulton & Paul ad; Glendower Aircraft ad; The Loch Doon Scandal; How Manpower is Wasted; Control of engine experiments; Nice Sopwith ad; Propaganda in Aeroplane Factories; Allied Aid for Russia; Military Honours; The Austrian Berg Single-Seater Fighter - 200 H.P. Austri-Daimler Engine - article with full-page illustration; List of British machines Germany claims to have captured; Palmer Tyre ad; full-page with two photos of the 240 H.P. Mercedes aero engine and detailed text; Full-page drawing of the same engine; Attractive full-page ad for Westland Aircraft; Roll of Honour; Trade Parliaments and their work - part V; New Compass Deviation Card for Aircraft; The Fokker Triplane - article with diagrams and photo; Part II of "Being an Ordinary Incident in the Ordinary Life of an Ordinary Pilot"; "X" Aircraft Raids; The "German" mystery Biplane; The British Air Services - Appointments/Announcements; Aircraft Worker At the Front - Official Information; Personals; Photos of German engine components; and more. Unmarked with average wear. A quality vintage issue. Magazine
1965457813London & Fontwell: Centaur Press Ltd 1965. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Translated by Thomas Taylor edited and introduced by Esme Wynne-Tyson. Publisher’s cloth over boards. A very good ex-library copy inscribed to American novelist and critic Edward Dahlberg by Texas librarian and scholar Harold Billings: “Withdrawn from The University of Texas Library with great love for a man who needs it more – my dear friend Edward with much love Harold Aug. 29 ‘68â€. With Dahlberg’s name and address written in pencil on the front free endpaper and his pencil annotations throughout the text. Billings published A Bibliography of Edward Dahlberg in 1971. A nice association. Centaur Press Ltd hardcover
1703275168Cantabrigiæ : ex officina Joann. Hayes 1703. First Edition. Softcover. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Physical description; 16 435 11 p. Notes; The first three words are transliterated from the Greek. With an index. Parallel Latin and Greek texts. Subjects; Maximus of Tyre 2nd cent. Dissertations. Ancient Greek. Cantabrigiæ : ex officina Joann. Hayes paperback
