James and buel (10 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Collectible- very good. No Jacket. First Edition. McKinley memorial Edition Library of American History Tight and sound Book has corner bumps and rubs Fraying to top and bottom of spine No inside markings or underlinings except for previous owners signature Please see our photo as some book sites use stock images.…

Embossed Cloth. No Jacket. Assumed First Edition. 564 pp, many b/w illustrations, the book and contents are solid, the pages are lightly browned with occasional soil, there is much information about local business's, many with an illustration, the inside hinges are reinforced with book tape and the front and rear free endpapers are gone, the covers are heavily worn, especially along the spine and edges, the bottom 1.25" of the front outside hinge is cracked, this is a solid and usable copy of this book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. (1892). 832 pages. Four Books in One Volume. Illustrated. Spine faded; front cover slightly warped. 33 pages at top right corner are slightly bent. Good plus to very good in embossed leather with gilt stamping; all edges gilt. (069).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Thick 4to hardcover volume in blue pictorial embossed binding. Spine not faded boards and spine have minor wear. Pictorial end papers are not split one small book plate and a ink owners name. 4 books in one with 832 pages and tons of illustrations including a folding chromo plate of the fair and many other color plates. No foxing or stains to the tight contents.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 8vo in blind-stamped brown cloth, titles in gilt. Binding tight and square, hinges firm, the tiniest touches of rubbing at the corners, spine ends pushed but very lightly rubbed, all of the gilt is bright and fresh. It is difficult to find this particular title in condition this nice. We've identified numerous points of difference between first and second printings, the present copy having all of the points of the second. When comparison shopping, the simplest way to distinguish one from the other is to note that in the first printing there is an engraved illustration on page 444; in the second printing that illustration is omitted.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Tight binding, solid blue boards with gently rubbed corners and spine ends, gilt, silver and black lettering and illustrations to front board and spine strip, previous owner's name in pencil to early blank page, otherwise clean, unmarked pages throughout. Over 500 Engravings, Maps, Charts, Diagrams, and Illustrations in Oil by the Great Masters (illustratore).…

Original blue stamped cloth, worn at edges. ix, [5]-564 pp. Internally very good. This is a comprehensive overview of the city of St. Louis, including history, significant buildings and locations, as well as and examination of social conditions, which was quite unusual for popular books of the day like this. For example, The chapter on Ways That Are Dark discusses the schemes of scammers that preyed on the citizens and visitors detailing "pocket book dropping", "snide jewelry sales", and mock auctions to cheat the prospective bidder. There is a section "Life Among the Lowly" which describes conditions in Castle Thunder, depicted as one of the worst tenement houses in the city. A most detailed look at St. Louis from an era before such honest assessments were published.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 8vo in green cloth, gilt extra, steel engraved frontis, numerous illustrations throughout, custom slipcase. Binding tight and square, hinges firm, moderate rubbing at the corners and spine ends with small amounts of loss, p.o. name in ink on the ffep. In a custom slipcase of green cloth on boards with a gilt transfer of the same design as the front board of the book. A lovely production overall. And scarce as having all the points of the first printing. We've indentified nearly a dozen points to distinguish between two printings, perhaps the most notable being the suppressed chapter titled The Social Evil with an illustration of what was then called a House of Ill Fame. Based on a census of copies commerically available and housed in institutions, the first printing appears to comprise less than a third of the total. (ChatGPT, OpenAI, provided assistance with bibliographical research and drafting.).…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1906 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 397 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. 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. Pages: 397 Language: English.…

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1906. 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: - 397, 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. 397 397.…