Walter t shaw (55 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. As early as the 1940s, Walter L. Shaw was thinking of speakerphones, conference calls, and call forwarding. Of the thirty-nine patents to his credit, those three telephonic breakthroughs were his biggest inventions, yet nobody knows his name. Ahead of the world by decades, Shaw spent a lifetime inventing and patenting the many means of communication we take for granted, but he was repeatedly cheated by shrewd businessmen and big corporations. His son, Walter T. Shaw, was enraged by the ill treatment of his father and embraced a personal mission to even the score. Shaw Jr. became one of the most prolific jewel thieves in US history, while Shaw Sr., in order to make ends meet for his family, was persuaded to put his brilliance to work for the mob.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. As early as the 1940s, Walter L. Shaw was thinking of speakerphones, conference calls, and call forwarding. Of the thirty-nine patents to his credit, those three telephonic breakthroughs were his biggest inventions, yet nobody knows his name. Ahead of the world by decades, Shaw spent a lifetime inventing and patenting the many means of communication we take for granted, but he was repeatedly cheated by shrewd businessmen and big corporations. His son, Walter T. Shaw, was enraged by the ill treatment of his father and embraced a personal mission to even the score. Shaw Jr. became one of the most prolific jewel thieves in US history, while Shaw Sr., in order to make ends meet for his family, was persuaded to put his brilliance to work for the mob.…

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. As early as the 1940s, Walter L. Shaw was thinking of speakerphones, conference calls, and call forwarding. Of the thirty-nine patents to his credit, those three telephonic breakthroughs were his biggest inventions, yet nobody knows his name. Ahead of the world by decades, Shaw spent a lifetime inventing and patenting the many means of communication we take for granted, but he was repeatedly cheated by shrewd businessmen and big corporations. His son, Walter T. Shaw, was enraged by the ill treatment of his father and embraced a personal mission to even the score. Shaw Jr. became one of the most prolific jewel thieves in US history, while Shaw Sr., in order to make ends meet for his family, was persuaded to put his brilliance to work for the mob.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. As early as the 1940s, Walter L. Shaw was thinking of speakerphones, conference calls, and call forwarding. Of the thirty-nine patents to his credit, those three telephonic breakthroughs were his biggest inventions, yet nobody knows his name. Ahead of the world by decades, Shaw spent a lifetime inventing and patenting the many means of communication we take for granted, but he was repeatedly cheated by shrewd businessmen and big corporations. His son, Walter T. Shaw, was enraged by the ill treatment of his father and embraced a personal mission to even the score. Shaw Jr. became one of the most prolific jewel thieves in US history, while Shaw Sr., in order to make ends meet for his family, was persuaded to put his brilliance to work for the mob.…

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition, First Printing. The author of this work holds nothing backk as he examines: "What made me become a monster, coming from such a gifted human being as my father?" Shaw Sr. was giving with his genius, and Shaw Jr. was taking with his. Either way, the story is tragic. Photographs and illustrations are included. This copy is clean and solid.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 249 pages, lots of b/w photos. A little rough around the edges.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition, !st Printing. Number line in the work reads as follows: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Shaw, Sr. had 39 patents to his credit but was repeatedly cheated by shrewd businessmen and big corporations. His son was enraged by the ill treatment of his father and embraced a personal mission to even the score. Shaw, Jr. would become one of the most prolific jewel thieves in U. S. history. This work reflects their life experiences. Volume itself has light blue covers with sharp gilt lettering on the spine. 270 pages, volume is clean, fresh, tight and bright. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. Superb condition this wonderful copy is available for immediate shipment.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED and inscribed by author to previous owner on front end page, nice tight clean copy, only very minor shelfwear, dj in mylar. Inscribed by Author(s).

Original Wraps. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Original grey-green paperback with custom printed label on the spine, clear tape reinforcement at the spine. Lacking back cover and the map that was in the envelope attached to the back cover. But otherwise complete. Overall in FAIR condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback. …

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Bargain book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Black cloth, gold lettering, nice shape. Map in back pocket. Washington State.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition. Signed by Author on front end page in Silver - signature only - received in person First Edition, First Printing with corresponding number line. Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Book is in Mylar Cover. All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks. Signed by Author(s). Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Green trade size paperback Map of Mount Ranier National Parks in a pocket inside back cover. Book has light edge wear with a short tear at top of spine and discoloration on the spine. Interior has some foxing; otherwise is clean, tight and unmarked. Black and white photos of scenes, mammals and birds. 249 pages with Index. William and Irene Finley and others (illustratore). Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. ISBN Hardback. No dustjacket. First Printing. Very Good Condition, with minor rubs and bumps to edges and corners of covers, some browning to edges of interior pages and along cover spine, slight bow to covers. Tight, sound, unmarked copy except for inscription written on front endpaper, previous owner's name and address written on inside front cover. Map included in sleeve affixed to inside back cover.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Map in rear pocket. Softcover, light shelfwear to covers. Very small tears at head and foot of spine. Contents clean and tight. 249 pages, index, b&w photos.

Condizione: Good. With loose foldable map in pocket in rear; No dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Dust Jacket Included. Oversized, Heavy, Hardback. No statement of later printing on copyright page. Good condition book with brown-spotting to edges, tape ghosting to interior front and back pastedown endpapers, musty odor, small owner's inscription on front free endpaper. Book is still tight and sound. Fair condition, price-clipped dustjacket with white, 1.5 inch wide labels adhered to white side top and bottom edges as reinforcement, tears, creases rubs to edges and spine and covers. No map.…

Condizione: New. Birds of Washington State (Paperback or Softback).

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 288 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good, dust jacket - good. Map in rear pocket. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations.

Hardback. Condizione: Vg. Condizione sovraccoperta: V.g. 1st Edition. 768pp. color plates, photos, maps. Systematic classification, introduction to Washington ornithology, annotated species list with common/scientific names, status, distribution, notes; hypothetical list, geographic localities, bibliography, index. Life zones map in pocket, inside back cover. A FINE COPY. D.j. a little chipped at head and foot of spine. Musty smell from damp. …

Condizione: New.