thomson chas (8 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Slight mark to front cloth. Name to endpaper. [Loc. F90] The picture on our listing is a photograph of the actual book NOT a stock image.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. 1936. First edition. 368pp. Charles W. Thomson had a long career as a teacher in Scotland and was President of the Educational Institute of Scotland, 1933-34. In this book he tells of the humour in found in his teaching career, with anecdotes and stories not only of pupils but also fellow teachers and other school workers. It starts with an autobiographical account, and then includes sections on children's manners, child crimes and pupils' pluck, children's blunders, parents' lines, janitors, and inspectors and inspections. The book is bound in the original blue cloth covered boards with gold titling on the spine and front board. The case of the book is in very good condition with shelf wear and some light soiling to the boards and spine. The top of the spine is lightly bumped and there is heavier bumping to the bottom of the spine. The contents are tight and clean and the author has inscribed the front free endpaper thus: "Yours faithfully Chas. W. Thomson.". Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. blue, gilt dec. cloth, cover & spine, 368 pages, frontis. illustration, glossary, a clen, bright copy Size: 8 Vo.,

No Binding. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 9 x 4-5/8 in., folded to 3 x 5-1/2 in. Inscribed on the bottom edge "Engraved for Constable's Miscellany by Chas. Thomson Ednr 15th Sept. 1827". Shows three fold marks and light discolouration to the edges, otherwise an excellent example.

Condición: Good. No Edition Remarks. 368 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue cloth. Flat signed by author to front free endpaper. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. 1st Edition. 1936 Robert Gibson and sons first edition hardback; Very Good copy, owner's name on fep, bright blue boards with gilt titling and thistle to front, with fair dj; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

First edition. 32pp. Original printed paper covers discoloured and slightly marked. Contents VG. No inscriptions. [an analysis of the right of ordinary citizens of Scotland, or corporate bodies, to use the Lion Rampant or the ''Scottish Standard'' as the accepted national emblem of Scotland, whether in the form of a flag or shield, or as part of a full heraldic achievment].

Large Softcover. Condición: Good. Small photo clipped from John H, Wells ad on final page, wrappers rubbed with a few creases and some loss from spine ends. 1930 Large Softcover. 237, [3] pp. An early periodical to do with sail- and power-boating. black-and-white photographs throughout. Numerous ads for marine equipment, yachts, motors/engines, copper paint, etc. Contents include: A Word to the Wise; A Cruising We Will Go; Some Cruising Scenes; Four Diesel Yachts; At the Wheel; Glory of the Seas; A Cruise to Lake Champlain; On Down East Waters; Where the Blue Begins; Miriam Goes to Georgian Bay; Strange Waters; Exploring the Connecticut River; Two Weeks in the Navy; Fitting Out the Big Yachts; A West India Voyage; Overhauling the Power Plant; Practical Electric Wiring; Long Island Sound Harbors; Tabloid Navigation; The Voyage of the Svaap; Diesel Engine Catechism; The Comparison of the Model; Twin-Screw 64 by Deed; Another Alden Schooner; Janidore, a Wells Diesel; An Express Cruiser; Watts Designs a Three-Master; A 60 Foot Diesel Cruiser; A 125 Foot Square Rigger; A Runabout Design; Twin-Screw 50 Foot Cruiser; An Auxiliary by Crocker; An Example of Grebe's Work; Diesel Yacht Nakhoda; Another Wells Diesel; A Knockabout Schooner; A Beam Trawler; A Twin-Screw Semi-House Boat; Handling the Square Sail; The Watch Below; Letters from The Rudder Readers; Editorial; Boats for Sale; Waterway League Bulletin; Quarterdeck Talk; Racing Section; Outboard News.