Dimock a w julian (15 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: VG. 6pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated with pictures from photographs by Julian A. Dimock, water staining noted at page edges, salvaged from a damaged issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume LXXIII, #6, April, 1907. From the opening paragraph, "For about twenty years I had been on the lookoutfor a manatee, or sea-cow, in the waters on the west coast of southern Florida. At last I captures one, and with two quarter-inch lines anchored him in a sea-cow pasturage of a few acres, where I left him for a week, to get lumber for a tank and to arrange for his shipment to the Aquarium in New York." Housed in protective mylar report cover. Julian A. Dimock (illustratore).…

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

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2000). (1908) 2000 new edition. 8vo (152 x 234mm). Ppx,318. B/w photograph plates. Pictorial blue bonded leather gilt, all edges gilt. Edition limited to 500 numbered copies. Fine copy. No 267 of an edition limited to 500 copies. Issued without a dust-wrapper. "From the now unspeakable prospect of capturing a manatee to the equally unimaginable prospect of fishing virgin Florida waters for giant tarpon - a fishing-centred travelogue through the waters of Florida in its golden days." Chapters include: Homosassa, the beautiful; Cruising on the Gulf Coast of Florida; The capture of the manatee; The chase of the dolphin; The Florida crocodile; Salt-water fly-fishing; The passing of the Florida alligator; The bee hunter; Photographing a sawfish; A Florida family's picnic; Tarpon fishing; The tarpon and the shark; A square deal; Life in a bird rookery; Crossing the Everglades in a power boat; A trip that failed; A Southern industrial experiment; An overlooked river; Canoeing in the surf; The mangrove; The passing of a wilderness; A vanishing race. .…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 21.5 x 14.5 cm. Octavo. 256 xxii pp. Illustrations, annotated bibliography. Black cloth in dust jacket. With a foreword by Thomas McGuane and an introduction by Lefty Kreh. Originally done in 1911, this is the first printing of the Meadow Run Press edition limited to 950 copies. Julian Dimock (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. reprint with added material, "This first printing limited to 950 copies" stated, originally published 1911, a former owners name, 2 resident cities and date May 8, 1992 inked to upper center of front free end paper - 2" crease to top corner of 5 pages, dj now enclosed in mylar wrap shows very light edge wear with a 5/16" closed tear to top center of rear flap, illustrated with numerous black & white photographs of the fish, the fishing from a canoe with hand line and rod and the coastal habitat as it was at the time of Southwest Florida, 256 pages, in addition a 22 page "A Partial Tarpon Bibliography" compiled by Ken Callahan, Foreword by Thomas McGuane, Introduction by Lefty Kreh. Dimock, Julian A. (photographs by) (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Blue cloth hardcover. No underlining or writing within, pages clean and bright. Binding solid, sturdy. Only light signs of use, without any major blemishes. Gilt lettering on spine, front cover. 338 pp, with photo plates throughout. 1926 Revised Edition, from the original 1908 printing. Each book is guaranteed to be as described, after being thoroughly checked by one of our booksellers. Books ship from Ottawa, ON, Canada. Thanks for supporting small businesses.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Very good, clean, tight condition. Blue cloth. Text free of marks. Remainder mark. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged. Julian A. Dimock (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Revised Edition - 1st was 1908, Inscribed to a former Owner, Signed by the Author and Place/Dated on the front free end paper - toning, soiling, foxing and a couple of small stain spots to edges of text block - rubbing along top/bottom edges of spine/boards/corners - top corner of rear board bumped - a little raveling to cloth covering to bottom corner of front board - 9/16" tear to paper covering up from bottom right edge of front paste-down - very scattered light toning/foxing through the text, no dust jacket. Dimock, Julian A. (photographs by) (illustratore). Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First edition. Hardbound book in green covers with a beautiful embossed scene of the everglades in brown, green and white with an Ibis standing in water. Spine is a little faded and lightly worn at the edges. The book is clean and tight populated with beautiful pictures in black and white on treated paper. The quality of paper for this book is excellent with no blemishes despite the time past. The top and bottom edges are not trimmed. Bruns D-76. May require extra shipping because of the weight.…

FIRST EDITION. Medium 8vo, pp. x + 318; green cl bds, spine & front board lettered in gilt, & spine front board illus. in brown; fore & bottom edge deckled, frontis., plates; G- (moderate to heavy scuffing & soiling to bds; heavy bruising to spine & board edges & extrems with heavy chipping; moderate to heavy tanning & soiling to pg edges; moderate to heavy tanning, soiling & foxing to eps, prelims & terminals; moderate cracking to front & rear gutters & heavy cracking to central gutters, bdg sloppy; bookplate taped to ffep verso; moderate soiling & foxing throughout). …

Hardback, first English printed edition . The pictorial gilt cloth has some wear, the spine is browning, the binding is sound. There is some edge foxing throughout with the first and last few pages more extensively affected, the text and plates are o therwise very clean. Illustrated, x + 318.

First edition. Large 8vo. x, 318 pp. Plates. Outdoor life in Florida, primarily on the Gulf Coast; includes a chapter on salt water fly fishing and two chapters on tarpon. Bruns D-76: "About a Florida and its fishing which are almost gone. Scarce." Some repair to front hinge, some browning to pastedown, else very good. Original gilt and two-color stamped decorated green cloth (somewhat rubbed). (10705).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Signed by both authors. Overall condition VG 318 pp.

Condizione: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Revised Edition. Signed with a long inscription by the author, A.W. Dimock. Blue cloth covered boards with stamped gilt titles and front paste-on b/w photo. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with light corner, spine tip and edge rubbing, spotting-loss of color on rear board. Previous owner's bookplate. Illustrated with numerous plates from photographs by Julian Dimock. 8vo; 328 pages followed by two pages of adverts. 'Almost every phase of outdoor Florida life is here pictured and described from the dangerous sport of capturing live alligators in the coast rivers to life with the Bee Hunters in the interior.' [Bookman] Dimock paints a vivid picture of the state, focusing particularly on its natural landscapesbeaches, swamps, forests, and rivers. His prose brings to life the subtropical flora and fauna that fascinated many visitors of the time, presenting Florida as a land of mystery and beauty. Dimock's keen observations on the state's diverse ecosystem make this work a valuable resource for both nature enthusiasts and those interested in the history of environmental exploration. The book also explores the burgeoning tourism industry, as Florida was becoming increasingly popular as a destination for northern tourists. Dimock explores the development of cities and resorts, providing a snapshot of the cultural and economic transformations that were shaping Florida during the early 1900s. His reflections on the local people and the subtleties of southern life offer a nuanced view of the state's character and growing identity. Interesting features on moonshine, Tarpon fishing, Salt water fly fishing, Manatees Dolphin, Crocodiles, and Florida Birds. REF: Heller 2:837; Publishers' Weekly, 1908: 127; Bookman 1909 V28: 508. Photography by Julian Dimock. (illustratore).…

First edition. First edition. Illustrated with photographs by Julian A. Dimock. x, 318 pp. 1 vols. 8vo ( 9-1/4 x 6-1/4 inches). Inscribed on front flyleaf, "To Mr Ellery Sedgwick (1872-1960, Editor of Atlantic)/in appreciation of the/ efforts through which/ this volume came to light/ A.W. Dimock. Scribe" . [and below (in different hand)] "Julian Dimock/ Cameraman./ Peekamose. N.Y./ Oct 30, 1908" "About a Florida and its fishing which are almost gone. Scarce" (Bruns). Bruns D76; Heller 2:837 Original light green pictorial cloth, stamped in brown and white, titled in gilt, top edge trimmed, others uncut Illustrated with photographs by Julian A. Dimock. x, 318 pp. 1 vols. 8vo ( 9-1/4 x 6-1/4 inches). Signed. …