marvin whitney (20 resultados)

Hardcover. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very good. Gramercy Books. xx, 140 pp. Very good condition; touches of wear on edges of covers; very light yellowing on perimeters of pages.

No Binding. Condición: VG. P4-23. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.

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

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Abnutzung / Risse - deutlich. Marvin Whitney began his extensive research for this book in the mid-eighties. He took advantage of archive records in Washington, D.C. and travelled extensively in New York, Pennsylvania, an New England searching out little-known facts. In 1986 Mr. Whitney began to reduce his voluminous notes and sketches to formally written articles about these timepieces, and authored a long-running series, "The Ship's Chronometer," in the Horological Times. This was followed by his popular series, "Military Time". There are 32 chapters which make up this book. The book contains hundreds of photographs and many illustrations and diagrams. This book is probably the most complete compilation on military timepieces to date.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Cover photo of Rocky Keeler on Shadow Wall. 24 pages with a few sketch maps. Moderately worn, Quite uncommon.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good condition. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No dust jacket. Whitney, George Gillett Ilustrador. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: The Viking Press, 1938. NOT A LIBRARY DISCARD. NOTE: This is the 1938 First Printing of the First Edition. There is a presentation inscription to Margaret Beeson Lewis from her father and grandfather. The book includes a discussion of Mary Penington (1623-1682), an early Quaker, who was the mother-in-law of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, and author of one of the earliest Quaker spiritual autobiographies. On pages 105-106, there are margin notes in pencil explaining how the Penn, Penington and Beeson families are related. Very Good condition. Corners are NOT bumped. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are clean but have much margin lining -- all in pencil. With endpaper art, and 16 interior illustrations by George Gillett Whitney. List of sources. Index. Bound in the original gilt-stamped red cloth. The book's presentation is from Marvin Foster Beeson (1889-1975) who received his AB from Meridian College and his PhD from the University of Leipzig in 1914. He was a professor of Educational Psychology at Colorado State Teachers College from 1917-1920 and associate professor of Educational Psychology & Education at William and Mary in 1928. Also presented by Margaret's grandfather John Wesley Beeson (1856-1966), who in 1886 established the Arcadia Female College in Arcadia, Louisiana. Later, he was the president of the Meridian Female College in Meridian, Miss. and Marengo Female College in Alabama. In December 1988, the board of trustees of Birmingham, Alabama's Samford University voted to name their new divinity school the Beeson School of Divinity in honor of Ralph Waldo Beeson and his late father, John Wesley Beeson. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/No dust jacket. Illus. by Whitney, George Gillett. 8vo. (x), 299pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. This book has the original paper cover + spine bound in hardcover which is clean, bright & unmarked. States: "Second printing, January 1982".

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. FINE fresh copy in like dust wrapper. This is a comprehensive treatise on ships chronometers. There are 499 pages of scholarly research, profusely illustrated with photos, charts and original, easy-to-understand drawings. A must for the practical watchmaker and for every serious student of these remarkable timepieces. Printed on glossy, heavy stock quality paper.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First edition.The definitive work on military timepieces. Copiously illustrated. VG in VG dw.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. American Watchmakers Institute Press, Cincinnati, OH. 1985. Hardcover. First Edition; Limited Edition this being #52; Signed by the author on the title page. Errata sheet is laid in. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for small occasional pen marks on pages. Book Condition: Near Fine; small tear to gutter bottom of front board. DJ: Very Good; closed tears; small missing pieces at head and tail. Blue buckram boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine and front board with modern ship and sailing ship on the front board in gilt. 499 pp 4to. This book is the authoritative work on chronometers. The book treats marine chronometers from the earliest days to Atomic clocks. The book contains an excellent first-hand description of the development of the Hamilton marine chronometers model 21 and model 22 during W.W.II. Whitney was a chronometer maker at the U.S. Naval Observatory during World War II and had first-hand experience in this regard. He provides a general discussion of the disassembly, cleaning, and oiling of a chronometer and a list of chronometer makers in the United States and Europe. There are 499 pages of scholarly research, profusely illustrated with photos, charts and original, easy-to-understand drawings. In the mid-seventies, Marvin Whitney began extensive research for this book. He also took advantage of the archive records in Washington, D.C. as well as traveled extensively to New York, and throughout New England searching out little-known facts about chronometers and their makers in general. This material became the backbone of this book. This is a absolute "Must have" for the Hamilton Chronometer owner. A clean very presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Second Edition. Rare volume in fine condition. Navy blue cloth with gold embossed ships and navigation instruments on cover. Dust jacket has some edgewear at the top and a tiny 1/8 " tear near spine and 1/8 " chip at upper corner, light greenish blue with the same picture that is embossed on cover. Detailed history of chronometers with glossary, bibliography, footnotes, appendix and index. 499 pp. Very nice copy of this hard to find volume.

Hardcover. Condición: New. BRAND NEW. Still Sealed in Publishers Shrinkwrap.

hardcover. Condición: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

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

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Due to weight, extra shipping costs may apply, and international shipping may not be possible. -- Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated with b&w photos. -- Corners bumped, some edgewear all round, especially around spine. Some foxing to fore-edge of page block, also front endpapers. Interior beginning to tan lightly. Overall Good condition. 2,438 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. 4to.,viii., 499 pp. inc. index. lightly thumbed top edge, discrete reference to top corner of rear pastedown, minor marginalia pp 150-154 (see photos) otherwise very good in originak blue cloth with pictorial gilt to upper board and gilt titles to spne. light shelf wear, very good, this book weighs over 1.9kg, destination specific shipping may be quoted for overseas orders Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1985, 1st. Large Quarto. viii, 499pp. Illustrated. From the collection of G. K. Hadfield - bound by him in a red half morocco, marbled boards, gilt ruled spine. A 'Very Good' copy. Fine binding.

2. New York, Sotheby's, 1985, in-4°, 27 x 21 cm, ca. 100 nn pp, 222 lots, b/w ill., orig. wrapper. (Book auction sale ).

Leather Bound. Condición: New. 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 1977. 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:- 84, 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. 84 84.