Search Results: Kansas City from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

From back cover: "It's exciting to have such a well-researched and comprehensive guide to Kansas City's built environment that celebrates both the familiar icons and the hidden gems in our metro area." - Dawn Taylor, The American Institute of Architects/Kansas City Fine condition except for soft bends on both front and back covers. Otherwise clean and tight. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Please see photos. 125 pages including Index.

From the hard cover dust jacket that is on a different listing: "In 1939, Vaughan came to work for the Kansas City Star, where he remained for thirty-seven years, except for three years spent in the Army Air Force in World War II. Shortly after his return from Europe, Vaughan was given "Starbeams," thought to be the oldest continuously published column in the country (it originated in 1880).Bill Vaughan died in February 1977, but his humor, compassion, and understanding of the human condition have made his work immortal."
Book - Fine condition. Blue cloth over boards w gold gilt text and image on front and text on spine. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Clean and tight.
Note: this copy has a gold gilt wreath seal impressed on the cover. It says, "Happy Holidays from your friends in the Bond Department of United Missouri Bank of Kansas City, N.A." (United Missouri Bank changed it's name to UMB Bank, N.A. in 1994 to reflect it's expansion outside of Missouri.)
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From the hard cover dust jacket that is on a different listing: "In 1939, Vaughan came to work for the Kansas City Star, where he remained for thirty-seven years, except for three years spent in the Army Air Force in World War II. Shortly after his return from Europe, Vaughan was given "Starbeams," thought to be the oldest continuously published column in the country (it originated in 1880).Bill Vaughan died in February 1977, but his humor, compassion, and understanding of the human condition have made his work immortal."Book - Good condition. Front cover has closed tear that is approx. 1" long. Both covers and spine have soiling. Spine shows creases; however, the pages are tight. There is light soiling to closed book page edges. There may be other soiling not noted. Text is free of marks. A good readable copy. Please use photos as part of the description. 235 pages.

From the dust jacket, back flap: "In 1939, Vaughan came to work for the Kansas City Star, where he remained for thirty-seven years, except for three years spent in the Army Air Force in World War II. Shortly after his return from Europe, Vaughan was given "Starbeams," thought to be the oldest continuously published column in the country (it originated in 1880).Bill Vaughan died in February 1977, but his humor, compassion, and understanding of the human condition have made his work immortal."Book - Very Good condition. Black leather over boards with gold gilt lettering and illustration on front and spine. There is a seal type impression on the front end paper that says: Library of D.A. Blankenship. Pages are clean and binding is tight.Dust Jacket - Very Good- condition. There is a small chip near the spine on the front and a discoloration where a sticker used to be, and there is a chip at the top back edge. Otherwise edges show minimal wear.Please use photos as part of the description.148 pages.

From the back cover: "Brookside's burgundy-and-blue-striped awnings represent both a quaint corner of Kansas City where you can tread the creaky wooden floors of the Dime Store and a pragmatic philosophy that changed the way America planned its cities. Renowned developer J.C. Nichols's 'plan for permanence' was built on his conviction that if a community could offer its residents everything they would want and need, build to high standards and plan for future growth, the community would last..."

New book in New condition. Clean. Tight.
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126 pages including Bibliography.

This book tells the story of the growth of a Kansas City Bank from a one-room storefront bank, founded in 1913 to one of the Midwest's most successful and profitable banking concerns. But, it also tells the more personal story of three generations of the hard working Kemper family. This story tells not only of the family's influence in shaping the growth of the bank, but also of its home community, Kansas City.This pages of this book are printed on heavy card stock paper and have both photographs from historical archives as well as more current photographs. The book also includes illustrations of the artwork from the collection of United Missouri Bancshares that are so beautiful, they could be framed.Full disclosure - I worked at this bank in various positions for 41 years. It was a wonderful place to work with wonderful people who cared about their community. The story is interesting, the photographs are wonderful, and the artwork is beautiful.Book - Near Fine condition. Brown leather over boards… Read More

From the Preface: "One hundred forty years of history in Kansas City unfolds in the following chapters. History is not about buildings and neither is the YMCA, although there have been many buildings which have housed the programs and people that make up the true stories of struggle and success for both the city and the Y." - Barbara Pendleton, Chair, 1999-2001, YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Association Board of Directors.Book - Fine condition. Black cloth over boards w silver gilt text on front and spine.Clean and Tight. No wear.Dust Jacket - Very Good condition. There is some rubbing and bumping and a couple spots where there is an impression of writing (like someone put paper on top of it to write on the paper). Very minimal edge/corner wear.Please use photos as part of the description.115 pages.

From the back cover: "One of the grand experiments of American Urban Planning lies tucked within the heart of Kansas City. J.C. Nichols prized the Country Club District as his life's work, and the scope of his vision required fifty years of careful development. Begun in 1905 and extending over a swath of six thousand acres, the project attracted national attention to a city still forging its identity..."

New book in New condition. Clean. Tight.
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159 pages including Index.

From inside front flap: " Ever since the first Texas longhorns arrived in 1846, cows and Kansas City have been inextricably bound." The CowParade Kansas City happened in 2001 and now this book permanently captures the herd in all its whimsical, colorful glory. Book - Fine condition. Clean. Tight.Dust Jacket - Very Good condition. A couple soft scratches on front. Soft fold and wrinkle at top back. Otherwise very minimal edge wear. Front flap does tend to roll out. Please see photos. 151 pages including Index.

From front cover: "Featuring 3 Maps Per Township"From the back cover: "Within these pages, YOU can do all this! Find ANCESTRAL land with the help of our ROAD-MAPS! Discover frontier communities & NEIGHBORHOODS. Locate those impossible-to-find MAIDEN-NAMES. Locate CEMETERIES on modern maps. Locate CREEKS, RIVERS, RAILROADS, and other places of interest to your family."New book in New condition. Clean and tight. Please use photos as part of the description.Note: there are 2 books available and one of the front covers has 2 light scratches.274 pages.

From the back cover: "From midnight to midnight on Wednesday, October 5, 1988, 117 photographers fanned out across the Kansas City metropolitan area and captured on film over 36,000 images of citizens pursuing their individual destinies. The beginning of life and its close, the elation of achievement and the disappointment in failure, the joy of sharing with others and the loneliness of isolation come through in the more than 200 pictures that were ultimately selected for this book. The largest photodocumentary project ever mounted here, it resulted in pictures that are superb examples of the photographer's art. The photo editor for FOCUS KANSAS CITY was nationally known photographer Rich Clarkson, who served in the same capacity on the celebrated "A Day in the Life of America," which inspired this volume. Here is life as we live it, a kind of album of our community experience that will be enjoyed now and treasured even more in years to come."Book - Very Good condition. Only problem noted was a tiny… Read More

From the back cover: "Paul Kirkman has dug up all sorts of head-scratchers: how did Jesse James rob a bank with John F. Kennedy, and how could a Beatles concert in the 1960s fail to make money? Watch a cow explode in a kitchen, frogs rain down from the sky and dogs pay for a public library system. Learn how Harry Houdini was trapped in a phone booth, why Clark Gable haunted street corners in a clown outfit and what kept Kansas City in Missouri.

New book in New condition. Clean and tight.

160 pages.

This stapled booklet has a blue cover with black text and illustration. In addition to the title, It says, "Sugar Creek, Mo. - City of Families, Friends & Fun".The book covers the last 50 years by decades: Sugar Creek at the Turn of the Century, The Roaring '20s, The Depression Years, The War Years, The Growth Years, The Soaring Sixties, Sugar Creek Today & Plans for the Future. Lots of information and black & white photos. Very Good+ condition. Cover has very minimal edge/corner wear and looks clean, but with a couple smudges. Text is clean and binding is tight, but most of the pages have tiny chips missing at the bottom corner. Please use photos as part of the description.28 pages.

From back cover: "A good writer tells a story you remember for a day. A great writer never lets you forget. Joe's stories stay with you." - Tom WatsonBook - Very Good+ condition. Black cloth over boards, gold gilt lettering on spine. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Ink inscription to previous owner on front end paper. Otherwise clean and binding is tight. Dust Jacket - Very Good condition. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Back cover has very light rubbing.Please use photos as part of the description.274 pages.

From front Dust Jacket flap: "Inside a vast storehouse in the heart of America rest the documents, photographs, illustrations and artifacts that tell the story of our lives and our land. They are the records of the Central Plains Region of the U.S. National Archives - 50,000 cubic feet of Americana." Lots of illustrations covering Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and the Dakotas. Each record is accompanied by a commentary.Book condition: Near Fine. Very minimal wear. Looks like new. Clean and tight. Dust Jacket condition: Near Fine. Very minimal wear. Please see photos. 191 pages.

This listing includes the beautiful book, a printed letter from the Hall brothers, and a Hallmark Hall of Fame Collectible Edition DVD at the back that appears to have never been opened. From the included letter dated January 10, 2010 to Dear Fellow Hallmarker, "...Hallmark: A Century of Caring, which was produced to commemorate our centennial milestone. It places the company's history and key accomplishments in the context of world events, and in so doing illuminates the many ways our brand mirrors cultural, creative and technological changes while helping people of every generation make meaningful connections with one another."The book is oversized with many beautiful photographs and illustrations - truly a work of art that also shows the relationship of the company with the events from the last 100 years. The book actually starts with 1891 and a history of the Hall family.Condition: Very Good. Covers are beautiful with only minor bumping. No visible edge or corner wear. Inside pages are clean and… Read More

From back cover: "With this 1891 announcement, Siegmund Harzfeld and the Parisian Cloak Company introduced a new era of commerce and fashion to the residents of Kansas City. Women no longer needed to make lengthy and expensive appointments with dressmakers to maintain the latest fashion trends; the ready-to-wear movement had begun." The book contains personal narratives, archival photographs and memorabilia, and much more.New book. No damage or wear. Clean and tight. Please see photos.142 pages including Notes.

From back cover: "For almost half a century, a web of electric interurban trolleys radiated from the two Kansas Cities in every direction except east and southeast. From 1900 to 1940 the big cars of five interurban lines sped to the nearby towns of Olathe, East Zarah, Lawrence, Leavenworth, St. Joseph and Excelsior Springs to offer fast, convenient and affordable transportation in the days before automobiles and paved highways." This book is the definitive history of these lines. It includes facts ans stories with almost 200 photos and other illustrations, also maps and appendices. It also covers the forces which ultimately destroyed them.Fine condition. This book looks like new. No wear. Clean. Tight. Please use photos as part of the description.Note: I do have one other book available on a different listing that is in Near Fine condition for $80.00. Please go to that listing for more details.336 pages including Index.

From back cover: "For almost half a century, a web of electric interurban trolleys radiated from the two Kansas Cities in every direction except east and southeast. From 1900 to 1940 the big cars of five interurban lines sped to the nearby towns of Olathe, East Zarah, Lawrence, Leavenworth, St. Joseph and Excelsior Springs to offer fast, convenient and affordable transportation in the days before automobiles and paved highways." This book is the definitive history of these lines. It includes facts ans stories with almost 200 photos and other illustrations, also maps and appendices. It also covers the forces which ultimately destroyed them.Near Fine condition. The covers have some bumps on both the front and back. The inside is pristine. No wear. Clean. Tight. Please use photos as part of the description.Note: I do have one other book available on a different listing that is in Fine condition for $100.00. Please go to that listing for more details.336 pages including Index.

From back cover: "Applique is painting with fabric. Your needle and thread become your brush, and the fabric becomes your paint." - Kathy Delaney. This book is a definitive guide to doing hand applique. It covers instruction, tools, and proper stitch, then offers hints for creating the blocks. Lots of instructional photographs. All of the patterns are flowers in hearts. The patterns in the book appear to be full size. From the photos, it appears that Kathy traces the pattern onto a clear vinyl in order to transfer it to the fabric.The book also has an Index of Patterns that gives the year the pattern was published in the Kansas City Star (since 1928).Condition: Very Good. Very slight bumping on back cover. Soft crease on top front corner. Very minimal edge wear. Spine is NOT creased, and the pages are clean and tight - as if the book was never used. Please use photos as part of the description. 126 pages including Index.