Whiting william h c (6 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st paperback edition, 1st printing ; ix, 304 pp. ; illustrated ; color photographic stiff paper wrappers ; LCCN:75-39121 ; ISBN:0801578469 ; Contents: The lure and lore of old toys -- The boundaries of toy collecting -- Starting a collection -- Condition and other factors that affect toy values -- Some techniques of toy collecting -- Identification and research -- Distinguished past, promising future -- Directory of manufacturers -- Identification marks ; foxing and sunning on edges ; crease on cover ; G. Book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. Deaccessioned from a Harvard University library, originally the gift of Charles T. Brues, who is the author of a few of the works in this collection; spine labels are black morocco leather with gilt lettering; binding has light wear and minor soil; spine is sunned; front hinge is cracked between the title page and the contents page, holding; interior and fore edge have some foxing, especially on the endpapers and the pages at front and back; text clean (with one manuscript correction). Includes: myrmecophilous beetles, genus xenodusa -- new diptera, phoridae from paraguay -- ant nest coccinellid -- new species of peripatus from grenada -- pezomachini of north america -- parasites of simulium larvae -- phoridae of formosa -- leopard moth, boston -- quiescent stage, termes flavipes kollar -- new fungus-growing ants from texas -- 3 new ants from mexico -- new species of phoridae -- parabiosis in brazilian ants -- brazilian ichneumonidae & braconidae -- parasites of simulium larvae -- function of oenocytes of insects -- house fly and city garbage -- revision of ants of genus formica -- ants of genus myrmecocystus wesmael -- habits of central american stingless bees -- stable fly and infantile paralysis -- corethra albipes -- mallophaga from brazilian birds -- housefly parasite -- ants of cuba -- chaetotaxy of calliphorinae -- 2 new forms of peripatus from haiti -- geog. dist. of stable fly -- new parasitic hymenoptera from british guiana. All 29 works are present and accounted for (the 30th work -- no. 53 -- was withdrawn from inclusion in this volume according to the printed table of contents). Large, heavy volume. [otob: 58r].…

Condición: nf. Near Fine. Hardcover, red cloth over boards with gilt lettering on spine, top edge gilt, fold-out map in rear, 383 pages. Clean, unmarked copy; binding still fairly tight. Spine lightly sunned.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Dustjacket. 1st Edition. First edition, hardcover, has very slight lean to spine, slight bumps to spine ends and corners, some very slight shelfwear to edges, and previous owner's name to first free endpage, otherwise a solid VG copy.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Good. First Edition. 32 pages. Features: Nice two-color Firestone ad inside front cover entitled 'Why Women Buy Tires" features well-dressed mother with child in car behind male driver; The Liberty Bond Mystery Was Never Cleared Up! - telegrams indicate the Secret Service worked with the Federal Reserve to keep an eye on President Harding's investigator; In the Land of the Everlasting - the cause of the everlastingness of the Chinese is consciousness of Eternity; 'Are You an Optimist?' - if you are, you will find an idea for yourself and follow it up; Old Boston's Historic Highway - State Street saw some of the most stirring events of revolutionary days; Mr. (Henry) Ford's Page - discussion of the repudiation of war debts; Editorials - Muscle Shoals, Scott Nearing as Prophet; Polo Makes Good in America - in 20 years the sport has reached preeminence; Newport, our 'Social Capital' - a sumptuous array of palaces by the sea; The Voyage of the Victoria - Part Played by Commerce Kings (part 4); Annapolis - Where Our Admirals Come From; Poland - Country of Possibilities; I Read in the Papers; Chats with Office Callers; Clovernook - Homestead of the Clary Sisters, Alice and Phoebe; Pennsylvania's Land of Goshen - a fertile tract where crop failures are almost unknown; A Dance a Week - Plain Quadrille and Novelty Two Step. Some damage to top of front cover and minor insect damage near bottom staple otherwise average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Graham, J.C.; Legge; Honore, Paul (ilustrador).…

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 1850. 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: - 425, 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. 425 425.…