Draper john william lld (11 resultados)

Hardcover. Later Edition. This book has been rebound with traditional heavy crimson cloth over boards, in the manner employed at one time by lending libraries; there are, however, no indications that this was ever placed or circulated by a library. Else, Very Good: shows none of the indications of wear usually found: the exterior is virutally pristine. The pages are heavily tanned and somewhat brittle [one of the pages shows a three inch tear. Former owner's name and address at the front paste-down endpaper. Binding square and secure; text clean. Clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 373pp. Gilt titles at the backstrip. International Scientific Series, Volume XII. Later Edition [1893] of a book copyrighted in 1874. Hardback: Library Rebound.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1898 edition. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. For its age, its in good conditin. Some edgewear and dings from shelf life. Pages are yellowing from age and staining. Pages are still tight in the binding. Previous owners name and notes written on first blank page. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Number of Volumes: 3 Three volumes; ex-library. Original maroon-brown pebbled cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine and signature on front boards. Spine ends and corners are frayed. Contains the catalog number of the Smith College Library on spine, small reference library bookplate, withdrawn stamps, embossed stamps, and card pockets on rear pastedowns. Each volume also contains small pasted bookseller's stamps from W.B. Clarke & Co., Booksellers and Stationers, Boston. Interiors are clean and unmarked. Volume I discusses the causes of the war and the events leading to it, up to the close of President Buchanan's administration. Volume II contains the events from the inauguration of President Lincoln to the proclamation of the emancipation of slaves. Volume III covers the events from the Emancipation Proclamation to the end of the war. Volumes II and III feature maps within the text. John William Draper (1811-1882) was as a professor of Chemistry and Physiology at New York University, and the author of A Treatise on Human Physiology. A polymath, he was a scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian and photographer. He is credited with pioneering portrait photography and producing the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. He was also the first president of the American Chemical Society (1876-77) and a founder of the New York University School of Medicine. Hardcover, good condition. Volume I: 567 pages, volume II: 614 pages, volume III: 701 pages; octavo.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Number of Volumes: 3 Three volumes; ex-library. Original maroon-brown pebbled cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine and signature on front boards. Spine ends and corners are frayed. Contains the catalog number of the Smith College Library on spine, small reference library bookplate, withdrawn stamps, embossed stamps, and card pockets on rear pastedowns. Each volume also contains small pasted bookseller's stamps from W.B. Clarke & Co., Booksellers and Stationers, Boston. Interiors are clean and unmarked. Volume I discusses the causes of the war and the events leading to it, up to the close of President Buchanan's administration. Volume II contains the events from the inauguration of President Lincoln to the proclamation of the emancipation of slaves. Volume III covers the events from the Emancipation Proclamation to the end of the war. Volumes II and III feature maps within the text. John William Draper (1811-1882) was as a professor of Chemistry and Physiology at New York University, and the author of A Treatise on Human Physiology. A polymath, he was a scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian and photographer. He is credited with pioneering portrait photography and producing the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. He was also the first president of the American Chemical Society (1876-77) and a founder of the New York University School of Medicine. Hardcover, good condition. Volume I: 567 pages, volume II: 614 pages, volume III: 701 pages; octavo.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 1868 printing. 3 volume set. Bound in full calf. Marbled end pages and edges. Hardcover. Shelf wear. Some boards detached. Volume 2 is lacking spine label. Bookplate. Some water damage. Sold with all faults. Contents: v.1. Containing the causes of the war, and the events preparatory to it, up to the close of President Buchanan's administration; v.2. Containing the events from the inauguration of President Lincoln to the Proclamation of emancipation of the slaves; v.3. Containing the events from the Proclamation of the emancipation of the slaves to the end of the war. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.…

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Full Cloth. Condición: Fair. FIFTH EDITION, one volume complete. Full black cloth with gilt lettering on the spine, chipped along the edge, nibbled with small chips at the top & bottom of the spine, spine inexpertly laid down and restored. 631pp. Clean internally with no previous owner's names, not exlibrary. Overall in FAIR condition. A good reading copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 296 pages. 7.80x5.00x0.80 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 280 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.64 inches. This item is printed on demand.