benjamin b rw (5 risultati)

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st edition. Scarcely used. Weight: 2.0 Language: English.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Good-. This lot of 25 mimeographed bulletins was deaccessioned from the Harvard College Library (originally received from the Survey). Many of the mimeographed bulletins have wear, short margin tears and/or chips and some soil; the bulletins range in length from 3 p. to 28 p.; the average is about 11 p. each. Mailing this heavy lot outside the United States will cost much more than is specified in the shipping matrix. [otob: 49].

Condizione: Good. - Octavo, 9-7/8 inches high by 6 inches wide. Softcover, light grey printed wraps. Apparently bound by the publisher in the incorrect wrappers, with corrections penned in ink by an early owner to match the information on the title page. The edges of the covers are chipped with a few short tears. and the head & tail of the spine are chipped with a small piece out from the head of the spine. viii & 456 deckle-edged pages, illustrated with 3 folding charts from the "U.S. Coast Survey / A.D. Bache, superintendent". The charts depict: "Approximate Cotidal Lines / Sailing Lines and Lines of Equal Hieght of Tides / of the Atlantic Coast of the United States From Investigations in the Coast Survey. 1857", "Diagrams of Winds at San Diego and San Francisco California and Astoria Oregon, from Observations by the U.S. Coast Survey 1857", and "Measurement of Epping Base Maine 1857". Several page corners are slightly creased. Very good. Included is an article by John LeConte, M.D. "On the Influence of Musical Sounds on the Flame of a Jet of Coal-Gas" [pages 62 through 67]; R.W. Haskins, A.M. on "The Open North Polar Sea" [pages 84 through 91]; J.D. Dana's "Agassiz's Contributions to the Natural History of the United States" [pages 202 through 216 and 321 through 341]; W.P. Blake on "The Chalchihuitl of the ancient Mexicans: its locality and association, and its identity with Turquois" [pages 227 through 232]; H. James Clark's "Recapitulation of the 'Embryology of the Turtle' as given in Professor Agassiz's 'Contributions to the Natural History of the United States of America" [pages 342 through 357]; I.I. Hayes on "The Passage to the North Pole" [pages 384 through 392]; and the "Fifth Supplement to Dana's Mineralogy; by the Author".

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Good-. This lot of 46 mimeographed bulletins was deaccessioned from the Harvard College Library (originally received from the Survey); also included are photocopies of the missing 13 mimeographed bulletins (specified above), in order to make this lot a complete run of bulletins 1-59 (September 24, 1919 - December 12, 1922). Laid in at top of the bulletins is a mimeographed 1 April 1922 letter from Pennsylvania state geologist George H. Ashley, addressed "Dear Sir" (presumably sent to university librarians, with this one being sent to a Harvard librarian), listing the bulletins that he was mailing to them. Many of the mimeographed bulletins have wear, short margin tears and/or chips and some soil; the bulletins range in length from 3 p. to 26 p.; most are about 11 p. each. Mailing this heavy lot outside the United States will cost much more than is specified in the shipping matrix. [otob: 43r].

Leather Bound. Condizione: new. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1806. 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:- 640, 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. 640.