george lyttleton upshur (18 risultati)

HC. B&W illustrations (illustratore). 271pp Mr. Upshur was a descendant of Martha Washington, cousin of both General and Mrs. Robert E. Lee; and son of the late Rear Admiral John H. Upshur. He writes here about his friends: Morgan, Rockefeller, Stillman, Carnegie, Schwab, Mellon, Frick, and the San Francisco Bonanza Kings good w/chipped dustjacket (hardcover).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo in blue cloth, titles in gilt. Slight spine lean, corners and spine ends pushed but not rubbed. Inscribed to Samuel Washington Clemens by his grandmother Katherine Clemens, cousin to Samuel Langhorne Clemens and mother of Cyril Clemens, the founder of the International Mark Twain Society. Signed By Author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1936, First Edition Limited to 750 copies, this unnumbered, Very Good to Fine/no dj, octavo, 271pp., navy blue cloth hardcover, gold lettering on cover but partly faded off backstrip, binding tight, b&w photo ill's., text unmarked, Signed on Limitation Page in rear. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No dust jacket. First Edition. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION in blue cloth with gilt titling on cover and spine, limited to 750 copies and signed on limitation page by the author, frontis. + 11 illus. (listed), intro. by Rufus Rockwell Wilson, index, 271pp. Very Good with darkened spine and light toning to page edges. Upshur was a descendant of Martha Washington, a cousin of both General and Mrs. Robert E. Lee, and son of Rear Admiral John H. Upshur. He writes here about his friends: Morgan, Rockefeller, Stillman, Carnegie, Schwab, Mellon, Frick, and the San Francisco Bonanza Kings. The book is dedicated to J. P. Morgan. Interesting reference about Alexander McKenzie (who controlled politics in the Dakotas at the time) regretting not being able to inform Custer of the impending doom at the Little Big Horn. He knew the Sioux and knew of their movements, but he contends U.S. Army troops prevented him from getting word to Custer. Signed.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. 271pp. Intro: Rufus Rockwell Wilson. "Dedicated with Affectionate Regard to J. P. Morgan whose Splendid Father was the Author's Friend for Nearly Two Score Years." Front panel of dust jacket trimmed and glued inside front cover. Bumped corner upper back. (Loc 927/1).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Illustrated with 11 black and white photos and drawing at frontis. Author's recollections of "Morgan, Rockefeller, Stillman, Carnegie, Schwab, Mellon, Frick and the San Francisco Bonanza Kings." Dust jacket is heavily soiled and edge worn. Book shows light foxing to edges and at title page.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: None. First Edition; First Printing. Limited edition - 1 of 750 copies, signed by the author. ; 9.10 X 5.80 X 1.20 inches; Signed by Author. Signed By Author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Introduction by Rufus Rockwell Wilson. 8vo. 271 pp. Frontis., illus., index. INSCRIBED by the author on the front free endpaper. Light spinal wear else near fine in blue cloth. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. First Edition. 271 pages. One of 750 signed and numbered copies. Very good in publisher's blue cloth. Lacking the dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. 271 pages, frontis, illustrations, bookplate, #241 of 750 copies numbered and signed by the author. The author was the oldest living relative of Martha Washington. Family history, Rockefellers, Morgans, California, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, John Ringo, Curly Bill, etc. Six-Guns 2257.

Original Cloth. Condizione: NVG. No Jacket. First Edition. Book has modest wear and light cover soiling, owners signature in pencil. Limited edition #154 of 750 copies signed by the Author. Signed by Author(s). Book.

hardcover. Condizione: very good(-). First. Intro. by Rufus Rockwell Wilson. Illus. 271pp. 8vo, blue cloth, spine rubbed, corners lightly bumped, New York: Wilson-Erickson, 1936. Signed by the author. One of 750 copies.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 271 pp. Original blue cloth covers w/ title in gilt. Spine sunned. Bottom corners bumped. SIGNED BY GEORGE LYTTLETON UPSHUR. One of 750 copies. Previous owner's bookplate on front paste-down. Six guns 2257. Contents nice. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 271 pp., frontis, index, photographs, illustrations. Introduction by Rufus Rockwell Wilson. A fine, sharp cornered, unmarked, unblemished copy in a very good dust jacket as photographed. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR with no inscriptions. Limited to 750 copies this being #220. An interesting autobiography of a business and politically very well connected man. Chapter seven, titled Arizona Interlude is enlightening and interesting regarding early Tombstone, Arizona, its characters, troubles, and information on Wyatt Earp's friend Lucky Baldwin. Six-Guns #2257. COLLECTOR QUALITY. Signed by Author(s).

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: 322. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1936 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: 322.

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

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. 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 1936. 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:- 322, 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. 322 322.