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USA: Princeton University Press, 1973. This illustrated edition of Walden features 66 photographs by Herbert W. Gleason, one of the great American landscape photographers of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Gleason, who had a special love for what he called "the simple beauty of New England," became interested in Thoreau's work when commissioned in 1906 by the Houghton Mifflin Company to illustrate their edition of The Writings of Henry David Thoreau. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. . Previous Owner's dedication inside 1st page. 1st. Hard Cover. As New/Boxed. Illus. by Gleason. 10" x 8".

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B5-20 showcases the evolution of makeup and costumes and features comparisons of concept art, photos from the shoot and what was actually seen on screen.12" x 12" (opens 2 feet wide)Hardcover with Slipcase256 Pages, 753 ImagesMuseum-Quality PaperSilver Ribbon BookmarkIntroduction by J. Michael Straczynski

London: J. D. Potter, Admiralty Agent for Charts, 1943. "Time Azimuth Tables, Altitude Azimuth Tables, when true bearing is required quickly to check behaviour of compass the Altitude alone enables it to be found at once - a very important advantage". 1st. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 9" - 6" Tall.Latitudes 0 to 30 degree. Declinations 0 to 24 degree {from front of book} "Adaptation of the Tables to finding Great Circle Courses."The horizontal coordinate system, also known as the Alt/Az system, is a method for describing the exact position of objects in the sky, such as planets, the Sun, or the Moon.Very old book of tables. Green cloth hardcover in good condition. The first few pages have some staining, but otherwise in clean condition.

Ottawa Canada: Department of the Interior, 1930. "Until a comparatively recent date the Blue Goose was regarded as a rare species, for the peculiarities of its annual activities". 1st. Illustrated Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket (as issued). 8" x 5 3/4". Stapled Softcover.
An account of its Breeding Ground, Migration, Eggs, Nests and General Habits.

Boston: DeWolfe, Fiske & Co., 1907. Previous owner's name in ink and dated 'Xmas '07 on inside 1st page. Assuming the book is from 1907 due to the inscription, but no other date shows. Previous bookstore small label on in inside cover. . The Favorite Library. Pictorial Hard Cover. Good. Illus. by Illustrated with Plates in Color and Black. 7 1/2" x 5"Green cloth cover shows staining and edges discoloured. Corners are bumped and edges of spine shows wearing. Outside edges of pages are discoloured and show a little staining. Spine is showing on some inside sections ie: thread showing, but not detached.

London UK: CRW Publishing, 2004. Beautiful dark red boards with gold gilt lettering on spine. Page edges are gold gilt.. 1st Edition of Collector's Library. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 7" x 5". Clear Brodart Covering.