Search Results: Science from Ironwood Hills Books

Article extracted from Proceedings of Royal Geographical Society and bound in card covers. 22 pages in fine condition. I think the first page of the article is a high quality reproduction. Lecture by Greely touches upon his Arctic exploration begun in 1881. He mentions the Franklin rescue efforts. Author also discusses the dangers of Arctic work and his personal experience. "We suffered about as much discomfort as I have suffered in my life in a given amount of time." They were trapped with one month of provisions at the onset of 7-8 months of winter. Please see scans of the item you will receive.

1998, first edition, softcover. Jacket shows some shelf wear, interior has no markings or problems. Binding is sound. Please see scans of the book you will receive.

January, 1849 magazine published in New York. Volume is good. Front page is nearly off, with a large closed tear now with Brodart conservation tape holding tear. Interior is very good: pencil marks in table of contents, minor water stain affecting last page but not text, some old creases in early pages, no other writing or vandalism, most interior pages are supple, bright and white. Contains a book review of H. E. Strickland's "The Dodo and Its Kindred." Please see scans of the item you will receive. Trivia note: I have done a little research and as best I can tell this is the first time the Dodo was ever mentioned in a US publication. If someone knows different please let me know.

First edition, first printing, hardcover with dust jacket in archival cover. International Marine, 1989. Volume is near fine - prior seller's pencil notations on endpaper, prior owner's discrete personal imprint on title page no other markings or interior issues. Dust jacket is very good - closed tear on rear panel, small abrasion on front. A high quality publication enhanced by illustrations. A careful collection of evidence allowing the reader to understand the actors in the context of the time. Please see scans of the book you will receive.

First US edition, first printing, hardcover with dust jacket in archival cover. Volume is near fine, old erasure of price on front blank, no other interior markings, folds or problems. Binding is tight. Dust jacket is very good with some edge wear, not price clipped. Please see scans of the book you will receive. Notes: biography of Darwin

First, last and only edition of this softcover pamphlet. Condition is Very Good: Covers show signs of general use. Interior is unmarked. 28 pages. A collectible item. I am unable to locate the existence of another copy anywhere. Not in WorldCat, not found in any search, none found for sale. Probably acquired new by my father. A great item for those interested in history of medicine, Alaska, ephemera, North slope oil exploration and more. Gives radio frequencies for Mobil Oil at Deadhorse, BP, Atlantic Richfield and more. Please see images of the book you will receive.

First edition, first printing, hardcover with dust jacket in archival cover. Dust jacket has chips at the edges and a chunk out of the spine (see scans). Book has some foxing or stains on end papers that correspond with dust jacket. Some minor spots at top of boards. No interior markings. A decent copy of an obscure book you know you just have to have for shelf of odd and strange titles. Includes all kinds pertinent facts from the 1950's like "nobody knows why you get hangovers." I think somebody knows and has known for 7000 years - alcohol causes hangovers. There is a lot of other fun stuff in there. Please see scans of the book you will receive.

1847, first printing, 54 page pamphlet in fair to good condition. Wraps are nearly off, front is stained, title page heavily foxed with pencil notations of prior book seller. Interior is otherwise pretty good, minor to moderate foxing, no other writing or vandalism. Complete as issued. Scarce first printing of this satire on tobacco use. People have suggested for a long time that tobacco has ill effects on the health of users and those around them - here is a 19th century example of that opinion. Identification of the author is difficult - I have listed two common suggestions. I am pretty sure we can rule out Solomon Spittle. Item is rare: WordCat locates two copies of this printing (#237747794); none from this date are for sale. Please see scans of the item you will receive. Included in 'Medical' history as this pamphlet does more than hint at the health problems of tobacco users.

First UK edition, first printing, hardcover with dust jacket in archival cover. 1957. Dust jacket has small chips to corners and wear at folds, not price clipped. Volume has no interior writing, marking, folds or vandalism. Please see scans of the book you will receive. Notes: While reprints are common true first UK editions are scarce especially in this condition.

1616 London edition. Modern full leather fine binding by Starr Bookworks. Interior has prior owner's initials and date (1839) on title page. Paper is good and remains supple. Last page shows the most wear and is backed with rice paper; another smaller repair p.xvi. Paginates: blank, [16], 333, [3], blank. Wonderful printing work and ornamental devices. An early psychology text matching temperament with profession. Please see scans of the book you will receive. Feel free to inquire.

1776 third (final) edition. Book has condition issues. There is good news and bad news. Bad news first. Sometime in last 60 years this volume was bound in black buckram with end papers and title page removed. Title page is modern professional reproduction. Text block resewn too tightly causing plate 4 and page 244/45 to be partially cut at hinge. Pencil marks on half title of essay 1. Now the good news. All else complete; 6 plates; 296 pages; minor foxing; no other torn hinges. More good news: I am including modern paperback reprints (Ecco) of both the second and third editions, which I needed to verify which edition this is. MacBride is famously known for his very wrong call on scurvy. His thinking represented the majority medical opinion of his time. See "Scurvy" by Stephen Bown for the full story. A scarce historically important item. Please see scans of the books you will receive. Feel free to inquire if you have any questions.

Softcover pamphlet, first edition, 1st revision, September, 1936, 55 pages in fair condition. Pamphlet exposed to water along spine at some time in past. Worst injury is to page 3 and the plate opposite where paper is torn (see scan). No other markings or writing. First issue was January, 1936. Please see scans of the item you will receive.

First edition, first printing, hardcover, no dust jacket. Condition is Good: Boards show wear, binding is sound, moderate highlighting and pencil notations throughout. Sound working copy. Please see images of the book you will receive.

Softcover pamphlet in very good condition. 1937. 60 pages. Wraps show mild general wear, corners bumped, staples just beginning to show rust. Interior has no writing, marks, stamps or other vandalism. An above average copy of a scarce pamphlet. Surprisingly WorldCat shows no copies of the 1937 edition, only the 1955 update. Please see scans of the item you will receive.

First edition, first printing, hardcover, no jacket. New York, 1948. Condition is very good. This is a used book that will lay open to most pages. Old owner's name on front blank, no other markings, writings, tears, folds or problems. Boards show general wear, spine is sunned and faded. Packed with illustrations and photos some of which are in color. Volume contains results of technical research that led to numerous commercial applications. Please see images of the book you will receive. Notes: This is from my father's library. He was an editor at Better Homes & Gardens in the 1950's. Needs a good home.

First edition, 1896, London. Condition is Very Good: Beautiful gilt stamped blue cloth, decorative endpapers. Bookplate with gift inscription dated 1897. No other interior writing or markings, one old corner fold. Binding is sound. 7.5 x 5 inches. Paginates: blank, (i)-xiv, [2], (1)-376, (1)-32, blank. Packed with illustrations. Complete as issued. Wonderful shelf presence. Please see images of the book you will receive. Notes: Horace Harral engraver.

Softcover pamphlet, 1933, 80 pages in very good condition. There is mild to moderate rippling to bottom of many pages consistent with water but there is no staining (see scans). Wraps are very good with some scuffing. Author wrote several pamphlets of this nature so this is one of a series. Notable for photos of bodies in motion. Very interesting material. Please see scans of the item you will receive.

Hardcover with dust jacket in archival cover. 1999 5th printing of 1993 Revised Edition. (Not the same as the 2nd edition which came out later. See scan of copyright page.) Volume is fine with small ding at top of spine. Dust jacket is near fine with ding at top of spine and minor general shelf wear. Not clipped. No interior markings of any kind. Hardcover editions are uncommon and excellent for collectors with the high quality photos. Please see scans of the item you will receive.

First edition, first printing, hardcover with dust jacket in archival cover. Book and jacket are both in excellent condition. There is a red star stamp on bottom edge and faint pencil price on ffep; otherwise unmarked. A very nice copy. Please see scans of the book you will receive.

1972 pamphlet, 44 pages. Very good condition, some shelf wear and stains to wraps. Interior has no writing. A very scarce item. See WorldCat 17221066. Medical ephemera. Please see scans of the item you will receive.