John wendell bailey 1895 (9 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. "The Chilopoda of New York State with Notes on the Diplopoda" by John Wendell Bailey was published by the New York State Museum in June 1928 as Museum Bulletin No. 276. The Museum operated under the aegis of the University of the State of New York. This interesting monograph focused on centipedes and millipedes, presenting information on the habits and needs of these small, but numerous inhabitants of the earth. There are many species within the two classes and due diligence toward both is not spared. They are not insects, but prey upon insects for food. SERIES : New York State Museum Bulletins (No. 276) TITLE : The Chilopoda of New York State with Notes on the Diplopoda AUTHOR : John Wendell Bailey, Ph.D. (1895 - 1967) IMPRINT : The University of the State of New York PLACE : Albany DATE : June, 1928 EDITION : First Edition STATUS : Out of Print - OP DETAILS : Bulletin 276; slim pamphlet, measuring 5 3/4" x 9", printed wraps, stapled (2 metal staples); contain 15 illustrations (line drawings); contains an Introduction, a Bibliography, and an Index. 50 pages. TABLE OF CONTENTS - Introduction - Number of described species - The class Chilopoda [Centipedes] ---- Habits of the Chilopoda - The class Diplopoda [Millipedes] ---- Habits of the Diplopoda - Common Names - Paleontology - Historical account - History in North America - Material studied - List of Chilopoda and Diplopoda known to occur in New York State - Collecting and preserving Chilopoda and Diplopoda - Keys to groups and descriptions of species - Bibliography - Index CONDITION . This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive, with the following particulars noted : EXTERIOR - There is a crease to the upper fore-edge corner on the front cover; surface rub is minimal. Basically clean and attractive. BINDING - Solid - tight . Hardly seems to have been used. INTERIOR - Clean and free of marking. No signatures. Bailey (illustratore). …

Presumed first edition (no direct statement provided but with matching dates upon title and copyright pages) INSCRIBED, SIGNED, AND DATED BY THE AUTHOR. xvi, 416 pages. Hardcover: H 23.25cm x L 15.75cm. Pictorial green and white dust jacket rubbed and soiled, strong moisture staining to spine with some shallow overlap into front and rear panels, some chipping and wear at edges as well as several tears which have tape repairs to dj's blank verso; dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector. Dark maroon cloth, gilt stamped lettering to spine and front board. Light toning to edges and endpapers; short slender dark stain upon top edge. Front free endpaper has author's six-line black ink inscription to one Mary Clay Lloyd dated May 1955 on front free endpaper with, in turn, Ms. Lloyd's red ink inscription to another recipient. Interior pages are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. A very good copy in a good dust jacket.…

Undated but circa 1970 reprint of the original 1921 publication. 95 pages. Paperback: H 22.75cm x L 15.25cm. Dull purple paper covers rubbed, slight scuffing at spine ends, front cover retains reasonably bright gilt lettering. Some minor foxing but interior pages overall remain bright and clean. Binding retains some crispness. A very good+ copy. Laid-in between pages 18-19 is a March 1971 typed letter signed presenting this copy as a gift from one Greenwood, Mississippi resident to another. This circa 1970 reprint edition is easily distinguished from the scarce 1921 first edition by having dull purple paper covers (instead of royal purple) which are trimmed evenly with the text block edges thus having fractionally smaller dimensions, interior matte finish (instead of glossy) sheets, a glued "perfect" binding (instead of a stapled signature binding), and also lacks the "Tucker Printing House Jackson Miss" imprint at the foot of title page. {MS-Shelf#3}. …

Undated but circa 1970 reprint of the original 1921 publication. 95 pages. Paperback: H 22.75cm x L 15.25cm. Dull purple paper covers rubbed, color fading/toning along spine and along top of front cover, slight scuffing at spine ends, front cover also has small stain at top right but retains reasonably bright gilt lettering. Interior pages remain quite bright and clean. Binding retains some crispness. Laid-in is an April 1971 letter presenting this copy as a gift from a Jennings, Louisiana car dealer to an Ackerman, Mississippi resident. This circa 1970 reprint edition is easily distinguished from the scarce 1921 first edition by having dull purple paper covers (instead of royal purple) which are trimmed evenly with the text block edges thus having fractionally smaller dimensions, interior matte finish (instead of glossy) sheets, a glued "perfect" binding (instead of a stapled signature binding), and also lacks the "Tucker Printing House Jackson Miss" imprint at the foot of title page. {MS-Shelf#1}.…

First edition (not stated but with matching dates upon title and copyright pages). 347 pages. Hardcover: H 23.25cm x L 15.75cm. No dust jacket (as issued?). Maroon cloth lightly rubbed; light bumping to spine ends with small surface scuff near heel; spine's gilt stamping remains bright; front board's gilt and white stamping remains bright as well. Minor foxing spots to text block edges. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. A very good+ copy. Copy lacks its pink errata slip. Reviews Mississippi State's teams and letterman in the college's various sports including football, basketball, baseball, track, cross country, golf, tennis, etc. Issued as a sequel to Bailey's THE M BOOK OF ATHLETICS; MISSISSIPPI A. AND M. COLLEGE published in 1930 and which, of course, reviewed A&M sports inclusive to the spring of 1930 (a copy of which is also available). {MS-Shelf#4}.…

First edition (not stated). 95 pages. Staple-bound paperback: H 23.75cm x L 15.5cm. Royal purple paper covers have edges that overlap those of the text block with resulting bumping and shallow losses/tears; front cover's gilt stamping remains bright. Interior leaves are clean. Binding is firm. Still a very good copy. OCLC cites copies at five member institutions although without any distinction as to edition for there was a reprint issued circa 1970 which is easily distinguished by several characteristics but most notably by having significantly duller purple paper covers (instead of this first edition's royal purple covers) which are trimmed evenly with the text block edges. {MS-Shelf#5}.…

First edition (not stated). 95 pages. Staple-bound paperback: H 24cm x L 15.5cm. Royal purple paper covers with light fading/staining; covers' edges overlap that of text block with resulting bumping and wear with small losses and tears; front cover's gilt stamping remains bright. Slight soiling to first and last pages but interior leaves overall remain quite clean. Binding is firm. Still a very good copy. OCLC cites copies at five member institutions although without any distinction as to edition for there was a reprint issued circa 1970 which is easily distinguished by several characteristics but most notably by having significantly duller purple paper covers (instead of this first edition's royal purple covers) which are trimmed evenly with the text block edges. {MS-Shelf#4}.…

First edition (not stated but with matching dates upon title and copyright pages). 306 pages. Hardcover: H 23.25cm x L 15.5cm. No dust jacket (as issued?). Maroon cloth with light rubbing and mottling; bumping to spine ends; usual dulling to spine's gilt stamped lettering but all still easily legible; minor flaking to front board's otherwise still reasonably bright gilt and white stamping. Slight toning/foxing to text block edges. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. A very good+ copy. With original blue errata slip laid-in between pages 122-123. Reviews Mississippi State's teams and letterman in the college's various sports including football, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, tennis, boxing, rifle team, etc. John Wendell Bailey authored a sequel THE M BOOK OF ATHLETICS; MISSISSIPPI STATE COLLEGE. VOLUME 2 SEPTEMBER 1930 TO JUNE 1947 which was published in September 1947 (a copy of which is also available).…

First edition (not stated). 95 pages. Staple-bound paperback: H 24cm x L 15.5cm. Royal purple paper covers, color fading along spine with ends worn, covers' edges overlap that of text block with resulting bumping and wear, front cover's gilt stamping remains bright. Foxing/toning to edges as well as to first and last leaves; a few spots of minor soiling to interior pages which otherwise remain quite clean. Binding is firm. A very good- copy. OCLC cites copies at five member institutions although without any distinction as to edition for there was a reprint issued circa 1970 which is easily distinguished by several characteristics but most notably by having significantly duller purple paper covers (instead of this first edition's royal purple covers) which are trimmed evenly with the text block edges. {MS-Shelf#2}.…