perley davis (36 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. pp.viii, 190 pages, a very good hardback, publisher's original blue cloth binding with black lettering to the spine and front cover, from a uk university library. First English Edition.

Hardcover; Later Printing. Condición: Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Blue cloth binding very slightly rubbed at spine ends, corners, a bit cocked; small bump to bottom edge of front board; leaf edges lightly browned, else a very crisp, tight & clean signed copy. No dj. ; Nice gift inscription inked on front endpaper from author Davis, to author Sheehan's mother. ; 8vo; 127 pages; Signed by One Author.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Later printing. Boldly inscribed to a friend by Mr. Davis on the front free endpaper. An inscribed photograph of him, dated 1918, is affixed to the front pastedown. Lightly frayed spine ends. The spine lettering has flaked off. Otherwise fine. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the topic of efficiency within a militaristic society, delving into the moral and ethical implications of scientific advancements in warfare. Set against the backdrop of an unspecified war, the author presents a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the consequences of prioritizing efficiency over human life. Through the lens of characters embodying the extremes of scientific progress and its impact on individuals, the book raises profound questions about the nature of humanity, the limits of technology, and the cost of unchecked ambition in the pursuit of efficiency. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Signed by both authors on the front free endpaper. Formerly published under the title of "We Are French!".

Condición: New. KlappentextWe Are French! is a historical book written by Perley Poore Sheehan in 1914. The book is set in the backdrop of World War I and revolves around the story of a group of American soldiers who are sent to France to fight alongsid.

Gebunden. Condición: New.

Gebunden. Condición: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Condición: VG. NY 1916 Doran. Sm.8vo., 127pp., illustrations, blue cloth. Some paperclip residue on top of initial pages. VG.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 138.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 126.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 136.

hard cover. Condición: Very Good. No jacket. First Edition. New York:George H. Doran Company. 1917. 40pp. Illustrated. Hardcover.  Inscribed by one author (Davis) on 1st free end-page.  Green boards soiled and shelfworn, with wear along edges, spine ends and edge points. Paper labels intact but soiled with spne label slightly chipped along vertical edges. Internally, end pages lighlty soiled with light foxing scattered throughout, worse at pages adjacent to plates. The binding is tight with hinges intact.  *Interesting anti-war science fiction, where a soldier who has died, is then turned into a half human, half machine, to return to battle.  With an appreciation by Theodore Roosevelt. . Inscribed by author.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket.

Hardcover. No jacket. Sm 8vo (8" x 5.5"), green cloth, paper title label on spine. Frontis., xvi, [2], 19-40 pp., [2] blank leaves, b&w illus throughout. Pictorial endpapers. Author inscription in ink on front free endpaper, reading "To Ernest, with all my heart, Bob, 1918." CONDITION: Very good, slight wear at extremities, a few light spots to covers, a few light stains to preliminaries. First edition. An early depiction of cyborgs and technologically modified humans from the early years of the 20th century. Inscribed by Davis to etcher and poster artist Ernest Haskell. Includes a facsimile of a typed letter from T. Roosevelt expressing his hearty congratulations.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Original boards. Inscribed: "To Katherine [illegible]/To you I award the Triple Cross for your efficiency as a wife -- a mother -- and a friend. You are also a good cook for which I bestow 'The Seven Starred' Sunbeam -- which is also the Reward of Heaven/R.H. Davis/1917." (The recipient appears to have been Davis's wife.) Spine ends very slightly worn. Very Good. A science fiction account of a soldier who is killed in battle and subsequently turned into a cyborg -- perhaps the first fictional representation of the cyborg concept. With an Appreciation by Theodore Roosevelt. Signed by One Author.

Softcover. Condición: Near Fine. First edition, wrappered issue (issued simultaneously in both wrappers and boards). With an Appreciation by Theodore Roosevelt. Printed flexible card covers. A little soiled, else near fine. Signed on the front wrap by one of the co-author's "From R.H. Davis. 1918." Anti-war play that features a grievously wounded soldier who is rebuilt as a cyborg and returned to the battlefield.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Memorial sketch of Hyde Park - For the first twenty years of its corporate existence, 1868-1888 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. 120 pp. Englisch.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. Reprinted from 1897 edition. 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 and contains approximately 46 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condición: Fair. SIGNED/INSCRIBED! New York: George H. Doran Company, 1917. 1st edition. Sm 8vo. 40pp. Illus. Inscribed by author on front free endpage: "To / Hon. James W. Gerard / who maintained / judicial calm and / mental serenity / under great provo- / cation for reprisals. / "Efficiency" is not / so great a work / as yours -- but it / has at least one / good suggestion! / with the regards / of / R. H. Davis / 1918." Book Good. No dust jacket. Book mildly shelfworn; lower corner of back board just beginning to fray. Inquire if you need further information.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1888 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: 138 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: 138 Volume 1868-1888 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1888 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: 156 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: 156 Language: English.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 50 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.11 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. 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: - 134, 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. 134 134.