lieut abbot (9 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition, very good in dark brown or black cloth with gilt title (fairly bright) on the front board. Owner's name and address on front pastedown; dark cloth is a little soiled, with some wear at spine ends. Pages arte slightly darkened. Includes a folding color map at rear with one tear at edge; 214 numbered pages.

Half Leather. Condición: Very Good.

xx, 214 pp. Large, hand-colored fold-out map ["Alluvial Region of the Mississippi. 1861"] at rear. Map measures 31-1/2" x 19-1/2". 8vo. VG (cloth & gilt sharp/some minor staining to top of front board/period poi to ffep). Original brown cloth with gilt stamped lettering to front board 1st edition thus. This a separate reissue of Introductory Letter; Chapters 2, 6 & 7; and Plate II of the original report of 1861.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Hardcover; leather spine and corner tips over marbled paper. Consisting of Parts I - IV, plus Appendices A - F. Part I, "General Report": Lacking both maps. All 13 plates present, 12 of which are colorized. Pages 65-72 have been duplicated in error, including 2 of the plates. Part II, "Geological Report": All 4 plates present, 1 is colorized. Part III, "Botanical Report": All 16 plates present, 10 colorized. Part IV, "Zoological Report": All 16 plates present; 2 colorized. There is a page stating "Contents of Volume VII" inserted between the main title pages and the Volume VI title pages - I believe this is incorrectly bound-in. The binding is worn, but intact. Spine gilt faded, but just readable. Foxing to pages. The front flyleaf is creased/wrinkled. Leaves had been pressed between some pages, causing some staining. Inquire for additional details, as needed. Other volumes from this series are also available. This is a large, heavy book; Priority and/or International may require shipping over and above standard costs. ; 26A; 11-3/4 x 9-3/4".

Condición: Good. Folio (4to), approximately xxxiii, [1], 691 pages; 25 folding maps/tables (some in color) at the back; original cloth binding (visible wear at extremities, small splitting at rear joint), ex-library or institutional markings (stamp âOhio Wesleyan University Libraryâ on front free endpaper), marbled endpapers visible. Black cloth spine, corners rubbed/rounded, sun-fading to front cover lower portion, interior pages with some light toning, errata slip present. Has maps although not all maps confirmed to be present. They are fragile. This is the landmark U.S. Army engineering report by Humphreys and Abbot that established modern river hydraulics for the Mississippi River delta and alluvial region.ÂIts importance lies both in scientific/engineering history and in the practical control of the Mississippi River's flooding and navigation. Ex-Library copy.

4to, pp. xxxiii, [1], 691; errata slip laid in; 25 maps and tables, mostly folding, a few printed in color, at the back; some wear at extremities, small break in cloth at bottom of rear joint; a good sound copy, or better. Issued as Professional Papers of the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, No. 13., No.4. Professional Papers of the Corps of Engineers United States Army. This report was among the most important on the Mississippi River, and "so valuable a contribution to the knowledge of the hydraulics of great rivers that it was translated into foreign languages and permanently established the reputation of its authors as investigators, scientists and engineers of a high order. It formed the basis for the flood control and the improvement of the navigation of the great river" (DAB).

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1867 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 241 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. 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: 241.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 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: 245 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: 245 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condición: 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 . 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:- 243, 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. 243 243.