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paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: 18696148. 1787111792. 8/19/2026 3:56:32 AM.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback, large 8vo, 224pp, illustrated, map, clean and tight, no inscriptions spine not creased, Very Good condition. ISBN: 144562236X.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In.

Paperback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Unread, but some light damage to the cover/cover edges, and some tanning and/or marking along the page edges. Shipped from the UK within 2 business days of order being placed.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good Minus. No DJ. Lightly bumped and wrinkled on ends of spine, corners rubbed and bowed, sparse foxing on bottom and fore edge, endpapers darkened, bookplate removed from front paste-down. Previous owner's name in ink on ffep else pages clean and binding tight. Overall, very good minus. …

Condizione: New. In.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Fraying at spine. Shelf wear. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1924 first edition hardback in very good condition. Contemporary owner's signature and a little foxing to inside cover. No other marks, clean and bright, tight binding. The green cloth boards have a little general wear, no major flaw. Items are dispatched the same or the following working day. Please note our excellent customer feedback.…

Condizione: Fair. 1927. First Edition. 267 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Severe cracking to hinges causing boards to be loose. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Water staining to front board.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. George Routledge & Sons Ltd 1924 edition. Pages clean and bright, binding firm, minor shelf wear to cover. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Condizione: Good Plus. 1st Edition. First printing. Red cloth binding. Spine faded and has slight wear to ends. Browning and foxing to page edges. Patches of foxing and occasional marks to text. Previous owner's name and stamped 'BM/NPCN' to half title page and reverse of frontis. Scribbled-out price to front free endpaper. Complete with all 16 photographic plates. Overall condition is Good Plus. Size: 5.25 x 7.5 inches (13 x 20 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: xx, 320.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book argues that public libraries are an essential component in the education, betterment, and democratization of any society. The author decries the fact that libraries are often overlooked or underfunded, urging the public to reconsider the true value of these institutions. The text provides numerous examples of how libraries serve a diverse population, from scholars and students to children and immigrants, and how they offer services beyond the mere lending of books, such as educational lectures and technology access. The author further emphasizes the importance of promoting awareness of library resources, using publicity tactics that extend beyond the traditional methods of posters and newspaper advertisements. By advocating for increased support and visibility for public libraries, this book aims to ensure that these vital institutions continue to play a central role in fostering literacy, intellectual growth, and community engagement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good Minus. Red cloth boards with black lettering to spine and front. Boards are marked and generally grubby. Corners are bumped. Spine is faded. B/w frontispiece. Textblock is generally clean and well held. Slight foxing. 320 pp. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 501g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 028463:1-P9) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 501 G. Book. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. No dust wrapper. Page edges browned. There is a neat, dated inscription on the front pastedown. There are some foxing to the first few pages and a few other marks.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Previous owner's blind name-stamp on title page, Hardwicke Knight. Small dampstain to margin of rear pastedown. Fading to boards.; "The Coptic Series". 127, [1] pages. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine and front board. Page dimensions: 183 x 118mm. Illustrated. Includes examples of posters suitable for advertising public libraries, with slogans like "True Democracy [. . .] The most democractic instituion in existence is the Public Library", and quotes in favour of public libraries, e.g. "We want to see an educated working class [. . .]" - J. R. Clynes. Briscoe was the City Librarian at Nottingham. [Seller ref: Knightcol]; 8vo. …

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good +. First Edition. B/W Port. Frontis., 16 B/W Plates and Illustrations. (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 207 pp ; photographs in black & white and in color ; 25 cm. ; green textured cloth with gold lettering and decorations ; several photographs of important hybridizers and rose growers, and several color plates of new roses for 1961, including Super Star, Daily Sketch, Mischief, Stella, Lucy Cramphorn, Sabrina, Memoriam, Dearest, Fritz Thiedemann, Lilac Cream, Miss Ireland, Orange Sensation and Pink Parfait ; numerous interesting and important articles on rose growing ; Contents : Patrons, Officers And Council -- Arrangements For 1961 -- Report Of The Council -- Balance Sheets -- Presidents And Awards -- The President's Page, By F. Royalton Kisch, M.C., President -- A Great Venture, By F. Fairbrother, M.Sc., F.R.I.C. -- Recent Research On Roses, By E. F. Allen -- The Rose Garden Of Rome, By Stelvio Coggiatti -- The Late Charles Mallerin, By André Leroy, Louis Laperrière And M. Perroud -- Looking At Roses, By Constancewheatcroft -- Rose Arrangements, By Ena Harkness -- Book Review, By F. Fairbrother, M.Sc., F.R.I.C. -- My Grandmother's Roses, By Arbel. M. Aldous -- Rose Culture In The Tropics, By Rev. P. Soares -- The Local Incidence Of Rose Disease, By A. Dick, B.Sc., M.D.,J. Clarke, Lieut.-Col. D. Pope, F. H. Morse -- Lessons From Derriaghy, By Sam McGredy -- Red Roses, By C. Walter Gregory -- The "Floiuade" At Rotterdam 1960, By A. P. C. Dickson -- Common Mistakes In Rose Growing, By R. L. Pallett -- The Yellow Roses, By Bertram Park, O.B.E., V.M.H., Mtrite Agri -- The Unorthodox Rose Grower, By F. C. H. Witchell -- By The Way, By W. J. W. Sanday -- Fifty Years Of The Rose Annual, By A. Norman -- Garden View, By J. H. Wilding -- A Modern Approach To Rose Deterioration And Disease, By Aphra P. Wilson, M.B.E., A.R.C.S. -- "Overhead Watering Prevents Black Spot?" By Roy Hay -- Whose Roses? From A Correspondent Of The Times -- Display Gardens, By Sir Harry Pilkington . -- What's In A Name? By W. C. Thom -- Special Encouragement For Amateur Hybridists, By Edgar M. Allen, C.M.G. -- Highlights In A Veteran Rose Grower's Life, By Edgar M. Allen, C.M.G. -- An Itinerant 'Frau Karl Druschki', By Mrs. F. M. Briscoe -- Roses Which Deserve Greater Recognition, By Rosemary James -- Plant Breeders' Rights, By Gordon Edwards, C.B.E. -- The Spring Competition, By A. J. Huxley -- The Great Summer Rose Show, By A. G. L. Hellyer -- The Artistic Classes, By Julia Clements -- Bristol Group's Annual Show -- Northern Rose Show, By Mr. And Mrs. Joseph C. Watson -- The Great Autumn Rose Show, By Gordon Forsyth -- The Trial Ground, By H. Edland -- Show Awards And Trial Ground Awards 1960 -- International Awards 1960 -- The Rose Analysis, By H. Edland -- Monochrome Plates -- The President -- New Headquarters Of The National Rose Society, Bone Hill, Chiswell Green, St. Albans, Hertfordshire -- Royal Lodge, Windsor -- The Municipal Rose Gardens, Rome -- The Late Charles Mallerin -- The Silver Plate And Spoons -- The Poulsen "Family" -- Alain And Michke Meilland -- "Just Don't Get Him Started Talking About His Roses" -- 'Vanity' -- Colour Plates -- Super Star -- Daily Sketch -- Mischief -- Gold Crown -- Golden Giant -- Stella -- Lucy Cramphorn -- Sabrina -- Memoriam -- Dearest -- Fritz Thiedemann -- Lilac Charm -- Miss Ireland -- Orange Sensation -- Pink Parfait ; no dustjacket ; G. Book. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1918 1st edition faded spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition 1918. Plates throughout. Page edges dusty. Publishers black lettered red cloth, spine lightly faded and with some light marking to cloth. Generally a vary good copy. This is Sir Hugh Trenchard's copy ("Father Of The RAF") with his pencil signature to front free endpaper. Lord Trenchard has written an appreciation at the beginning of the book. A very interesting association copy and unique as such. Plates throughout. (illustratore).…