agnes elizabeth meyer (14 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Britain's Home Front. Book.

paperback. Condizione: Good. minor wear, dust jacket is faded.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Unknown. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

8vo. [12] pp. Beige printed wrappers. Fine. Originally published: April 18, 19, 20, 1945. Titles: [1] Health and social stability. [2] Philosophy and organization. [3] Total community cooperation. / Agnes Elizabeth Ernst Meyer (1887-1970) "was an American journalist, philanthropist, civil rights activist, and art patron. Throughout her life, Meyer was engaged with intellectuals, artists, and writers from around the world. Meyer's marriage to the financier Eugene Meyer, son of Marc Eugene Meyer, provided her with wealth and status that enabled her to influence national policy, such as social welfare programs. Meyer lobbied for the creation of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and for the U.S. government to provide federal aid to states for education." The purchase of The Washington Post in 1933 gave Meyer and her family the capacity to affect American opinion for several generations.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good +. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. First Edition. This is a War Time book, as noted to verso of the title page, this also confirms this book as a 'First edition - clearly stated'. Notably an uncommon book. Green cloth boards with white text on spine. The covers are bright and this includes the vibrant white titles, clean and square, free of any inscriptions; the dust jacket is with edge wear, not price clipped, with 3.00$ present and correct to inside flap. There is a very small piecemissing to the edge of the rear panel. xvii, 388 p. 21 cm. The contents of this book are articles written by the author in 1943 and 1944 and republished from the Washington Post. { verso t.p.} The book looks at the Social matters in the Usa during this period, the author concludes that these are essentially old problems of social maladjustment. Commending local initiative she also recognizes the need for a federal program on health, education, and general welfare. Meyer's marriage to the financier Eugene Meyer, son of Marc Eugene Meyer, provided her with wealth and status that enabled her to influence national policy, such as social welfare programs. Meyer lobbied for the creation of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and for the U.S. government to provide federal aid to states for education. President Lyndon Johnson credited Meyer for building public support for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which for the first time directed federal assistance towards school districts that served children from low-income families. She advocated for equal employment and educational opportunities, regardless of race. Meyer's investigative journalism showed the inequities of racial segregation in schools in the Washington metropolitan area. Nice copy of an uncommon item. [ DTM ].

First edition (as stated upon copyright page) SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. xii, 385 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14.25cm. Dust jacket with rear panel b/w portrait photo of author by renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh; dj rubbed and creased; spine toned; chips and tears at edges and to rear flap fold; toning to flaps; past owner's pencil signature on front flap with top corner retaining publisher's printed price. Dark aquamarine cloth. Muted yellow top edge. Author's boldly written green ink signature on front free endpaper; toning to rear endpapers from laid-in clipping of Meyer's obituary from September 14, 1970 issue of Newsweek; a few small scattered stains to interior pages which otherwise remain clean. Binding is firm.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 326. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 326.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1923. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 302, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 302.

Hardback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.