Rock james smith (40 resultados)

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Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Southern and Western Texas Guide for 1878. Book.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. 192p., poetry, fiction, plays, essays, reviews, very good paperback literary journal in wraps.

Condición: New. In English.

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Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Softcover. Condición: Very Good. First edition. Illustrated wrappers. Cover design by Stephen Dowskin. 192pp. Covers slightly rubbed with modest edgewear, very good. Includes "How Our Day Began" by James T. Farrell; additional contributions by E.S. Rock, Laurel Speer, Sidney Bernard, Ed Stone, James E. Paulding, Sam Cornish, H.L. Van Brunt, Alicia Ostriker, George Abbe, James Hoggard and more.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This guide provides a comprehensive look at Texas, its history, and the many advantages of relocating there. Readers will learn about Texas' unique past, including the arrival of white settlers in the late 17th century, its period as an independent republic, and eventual statehood. The author discusses Texas' vast natural resources, including abundant land, minerals, rivers, and a favorable climate. The book also addresses potential drawbacks, such as occasional droughts, heat, and lawlessness in remote areas, while emphasizing that these are outweighed by the state's many advantages. Whether seeking economic opportunity, a new home, or simply more knowledge about this fascinating state, this book offers valuable insights and practical information for anyone considering a move to Texas. 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.…

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Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, in publisher's original green cloth, but it appears the front and rear endpapers have been replaced. Housed in an attractive custom box with leather spine and corners. About Very Good. Boards a bit bowed and there's a small wrinkled area near bottom front. Gilt tilling remains bright. No marks and binding is sound. Contents are clean and with no evidence of foxing. However lacks the map. 282 pages.…

Hardcover. Condición: G+. No Jacket. 282, [3] pages : frontispiece (portrait), illustrations, folded map ; 22 cm. ; dark olive textured cloth with gilt decoration. Gilt still bright on front and spine both. Wear at head and tail of spine. Corners bumped. Hinges weakening. This scarce emigration guide contains information on the topography, climate, soil, productions, rain-fall, temperature water supply, amount of timbered and prairie lands, educational advantages and prospects, religious privileges, character of people, an other valuable and interesting facts connected with Texas. Howes R389.…

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: fair. no dustjacket. 8vo pp.282, wear to top and tail of spine of cover, water stain to frontis Thomas Wentworth Pierce, who had business & railroad interests in Texas. previous owners inscription on second blank page,front and back boards starting to split from binding, No map. book.

282 [1] pp. Lacks the map. Frontispiece portrait; engraved illustrations. 8vo, publisher's green gilt cloth. First edition. Some light spotting to frontispiece and title page; cloth rubbed and worn at corners and chipped at extremities of spine; rear hinge cracked and front hinge just starting.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of this historical illustrated guide on Texas by James L. Rock and W. I. Smith. The first edition.In the publisher's original cloth.Lacks the folding map.With a frontispiece portrait and monochrome vignettes throughout.This work was written by James L. Rock and W. I. Smith. This guide provides a historical account of Texas from the year 1878, with details of the climate, topography, weather and transportation. The work also includes a short biography of Thomas Wentworth Pierce. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally generally smart with marks to the boards, slight fading to the spine and bumping to the extremities with very small closed tears to the tail of the spine. Rear hinge starting with minor marks to the endpapers and a two inch closed tear to the front free endpaper and a closed tear to the hinge. Internally firmly bound with slight age toning, the odd closed tear and occasional light handling marks and spotting. Name stamp and one inch closed tear to front free endpaper. Lacking folding map. Very Good. None stated (ilustrador). book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1stedn; 8vo Original gilt cloth. gilt deco embossed bds; No D.j. Some edge wear, 1inch chip missing from spine affecting title, else good. Lacks the map. Ow VG/ndj: 282pp.+ [1] p. advertising the St. Louis Texan, 35 illus., index. SIGNED Frontis of Thomas Wentworth Pierce, who had business & railroad interests in Texas, Frontis signed by "Yours Truly, TW Pierce." A commercial guide to Texas in this period, listing resources by county. Without the folding map, which is usually lacking. A historical illustrated guide on Texas by James L. Rock and W. I. Smith. This guide provides a historical account of Texas from the year 1878, with details of the climate, topography, weather and transportation. The work also includes a short biography of Thomas Wentworth Pierce. HERD 1927 says "rare," but describes a copy bound in stiff pictorial wrappers. A large portion of the text is devoted to counties and cities, the livestock industry, railroads and stage lines, military posts, a biographical sketch of Thomas Wentworth Peirce, President of the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway, etc. HOWES R389. MORRISON 3073. Signed by Illustrator(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. 8vo; 282 pages; Covers with light rubbing and wear. Bookplate on inside front cover. Inside rear hinge is cracked, but holding well. Folding map in very good condition. I didn't open all the way, but saw no tears or chips.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Ed., 282 pp., frontis., plates, illus, fld. map { complete but repaired], cloth, vg+ Herd #1927 Howes R-329 Rader# 2809.

[TEXAS]. First edition. 8vo. Original maroon decorated cloth, gilt on front cover and spine, frontispiece [portrait], 282 pp. . advertising the St. Louis Texan, a weekly newspaper, illustrated, 21 plates, large folding map of Texas, tables, index. HERD 1927 says "rare," but describes a copy bound in stiff pictorial wrappers. A large portion of the text is devoted to counties and cities, the livestock industry, railroads and stage lines, military posts, a biographical sketch of Thomas Wentworth Peirce, President of the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway, etc. Covers lightly soiled, spine lightly faded, the elusive map of Texas is present, else a very good copy. An informative and useful book that provides detailed information on Texas during its formative early years. Map is very detailed and is bound-in at rear of volume, but is split along several folds, though complete.…

64 pages. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good or better condition, slight wear to edges. Overall good copy of this scarce title. Excellent source, informative and enjoyable reading. A good book to read and keep on hand. Or would make a great gift for the fan / reader in your life. Topics include: caisson, bed rock, abutment, broken stone, culvert, cement concrete, cofferdams, cut stone, masonry, cement mortar, ashlar, mortar joints, voussoirs, iron shoe, embankment, st. louis. Cover Illustration (ilustrador). Book.…

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

A fine guide to Texas in this period, listing resources by county. Without the folding map, which is usually lacking. HOWES R389. MORRISON 3073. 282pp. Illus. Frontis. Original gilt cloth. Some edge wear, else good. Lacks the map.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.