The Collected Works of Count Rumford - 5 vols. by Thompson, Benjamin (Count Rumford) - 0

Harvard University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Harvard University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Octavo. Price clipped. Out of print.

Belknap Press / Harvard University Pess, 1968. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Xi, 507 Pp. Light Blue Cloth. First Printing. Fine In Ner Fine Dust Jacket Priced $10.00. No Marks. Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, Frs (German: Reichsgraf Von Rumford; 1753 - 1814) Was A British Physicist, Born In Colonial Massachusetts,[1] And Inventor Whose Challenges To Established Physical Theory Were Part Of The 19Th-Century Revolution In Thermodynamics. He Served As Lieutenant-Colonel Of The King's American Dragoons, Part Of The British Loyalist Forces, During The American Revolutionary War. After The End Of The War He Moved To London, Where His Administrative Talents Were Recognized When He Was Appointed A Full Colonel, And In 1784 He Received A Knighthood From King George Iii. A Prolific Designer, Thompson Also Drew Designs For Warships. He Later Moved To Bavaria And Entered Government Service There, Being Appointed Bavarian Army Minister And Re-Organizing The Army, And, In 1792,… Read More

Cambridge, Massachusetts:: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1969. A clean, square copy. Corners are NOT bumped. The Dust Jacket is lightly soiled, and has closed tears that have been reinforced on the blank side with clear tape. NOT price clipped (10.00). No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with a few old engravings. From the Dust Jacket: "In this new edition, Mr. Brown has rearranged the papers according to subject matter… Of particular interest are his papers on the propagation of heat in liquids, the heat of combustion of many substances, and the management of fire and the economy of fuel. His recognition of convection currents led him to the design of chimney fireplaces which have not been improved upon since." Appendix: Facts of Publication (a bibliography that identifies the various editions and translations of Count Rumford publications). Index.… Read More

Harvard University Press, 1968-1970. 5 vols., xi, 507 + viii, 523 + vii, 504 + vii, 503 + vii, 512 pp., hardcovers, spine of the first volume and a few edges lightly foxed, else very good in edge-rubbed dust jackets; from the personal library of physicist Bruno Rossi, with his hand stamp to the front free endpaper of the first volume. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

The Dark Mountain Project, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by editor Dougald Hine on half title: "Iona - Happy Belated Birthday! Much love, Dougald X". The first issue of the pioneering environmental journal Dark Mountain, which diverges from other eco-oriented publications in its dark tone and its recognition that we are living in an age of inescapable loss. Essays, poetry, artworks, visionary texts. Miniscule crunches at top and bottom of back hinge, otherwise new condition..

The Folio Society, 2000. Hardcover . Must-Have. Would 100% gift this book! It's in great used book condition, with only the barest of shelfwear on the edges. In slipcase, which has minor wear and an unfortunate paint line on the back - easily hidden against the back of a bookcase! All books on our shelves are good condition - lightly read or worn - unless otherwise indicated. The Bluestocking Bookshop provides high-quality used and new books and gift items at deep discounts. Shipping media mail. Follow on Instagram for New Arrival stories and bookseller recommendations.

Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2003. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover 1sts, 4tos, all 4 vols. vg, no djs; spine ends bumped; top corners of v.3 and 4 bumped; bump to bottom edge of v.1. Please be aware shipping this set internationally will require additional fees above our standard rates.

Theis book is in box case with three books. It is in excellent condition. Almost new. It is the story of how American precidency was created and the power behind it. Fascinating book to have. Great resource for School and college students.
Amazing photographs and illustrations.

This Set of two Volumes is a Collector's good fortune. This Set is designed with dark green covers with gold lettering that has a matching slip case for storage and safe keeping. The slip case with the two Volumes accounts for 4.25 inches of width. Volume I of this Set begins with President George Washington and ends with Benjamin Harrison's loss to Grover Cleveland in 1892. Volume II begins President Grover Cleveland and ends with Harry Truman. Both Volumes give the reader an account of the planning for the White House during George Washington's Administration and all successive remodeling and expansions. More importantly, perhaps, the Author leads us through each President's time in the White House, their family and personal life, as well as the social gatherings and impact of the First Ladies. Together, both Volumes contain 1,224 pages and 121 illustrations.

New York: Columbia University. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Three Volumes in FIVE Books, consists of Vols. 1, 2 and 4 of the set. Missing Volume 3. Vol. 1, 1970: 'The Latin and Greek Poems' by Douglas Bush and 'The Italian Poems' by J.E. Shaw & A. Bartlett Giamatti, vg (bumped corners) in vg+ dj. Vol 2 , 1972: 'The Minor English Poems' by A.S.P. Woodhouse & Douglas Bush. Part 1 is vg (spine ends and corners bumped, scratch on front board), no dj. Pt. 2 is vg (bumped spine ends) in vg dj (edgeworn). Pt. 3 is vg (spine ends and top corners bumped), no dj. Vol. 4, 1975: 'Paradise Regained' by Walter McKellar, vg (bumped spine ends and corners) in vg dj (faded spine). Please be aware that shipping this item will require extra charges above our standard rate.

Kansas City, Missouri: Bufton, 1919. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. First Editions, no additional printings or editions stated; 4tos, three-quarter textured black cloth with black cloth boards, marbled edges and eps; overall, vg (boards rubbed and worn; cloth frayed where overlaps textured corners; shelfworn; spine ends bumped and very heavily worn; pages toned; white stains on boards of v2; v3 cracked at first blank rear flyleaf; v4 cracked at Roman Candle and at Thomson). Please be aware shipping this set priority or internationally will require additional postage.

Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press. Hardcover. Very Good-. Four volumes, first volume, October 1939-November 1944; second volume, December 1944-November 1950; third volume, marked Vol. V, 1950-56; and fourth volume, January 1957-December 1963. First three vols. marbled boards with blue cloth spines, fourth grey boards with blue cloth spine of a different shade; all have mimeographed table of contents bound in with offprints on many different types of paper (many include the original wraps). Overall, vg- (cocked; boards rubbed and soiled; edges worn; corners worn to boards; tears to corners of fourth vol; stain to spine of third vol; pages toning).

Charles Dickens' David Copperfield complete in four volumes. Part of Sheldon's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with fraying on corners and the top & heels of spines. Pages are age tanned with occasional stains. All volumes are cracked at half title. Volume 4 protective tissue is loose.

Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend complete in four volumes. Part of Hurd & Houghton's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with wear on corners and the tops & heels of spines. Volume 4 has a tear up the spine hinge and across the spine. Endpapers are discolored. Pages are age tanned and foxed. Volume 1 & 2 are cracked at half-title page.