Search Results: Authors starting with I from Mainly Books

New York: Didier Aaron, Inc.. Near Fine. 1993. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. 0961101423 . Large paperback exhibition catalogue in excellent condition, mild surface-rubbing to the cover is the only flaw to this clean, attractive gift copy, illustrated throughout in color and black and white, "As official painter of the African continent crossing (La Croisiere Noire) in the 1920s, of the Asian continent crossing (La Croisiere Jaune) several years later, and as a faithful painter of Japanese and Chinese theater, Iacovleff assumed the role not only of explorer and transcriber of distant civilizaions but also of avant-garde artist who mixed his keen sense of color and character with incredible talent as a draftsman and renderer" ; ; 47 pages .

Penguin Group. Near Fine. 2009. 1st Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. 1585427497 . Large paperback, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, signed by the author in purple ink on the title page, no significant flaws to this clean, attractive copy; ; 361 pages; Signed by Author .

Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Rijksdienst Beeldende Kunst. Very Good+. 1991. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. 9072469240 . Large paperback, "Typical of the younger generation of Dutch architects is their free interpretation of this recent past," illustrated throughout and includes a bibliography, the former owner's name label is present on the title page and mild rubbing to the surface of the cover, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine; 48 pages .

New York: A. S. Barnes. Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0498018490 . Hardcover with dustjacket, book is in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws, the jacket has significant edge-wear on the rear panel and a few areas of surface-wear on the front panel, the jacket is clean, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, also includes maps and other illustrations; ; 413 pages .

Doylestown, PA: James A. Michener Art Museum. Near Fine. 2021. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. 1879636042 . Exhibition catalogue, a small surface-bruise to the cover at bottom of spine is the only remarkable flaw, "illuminates the artist's early career in the 1930's when Esherick was just beginning to expand the possibilities of furniture design," features many illustrations in color; 77 pages .

University of Wisconsin Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0299214206 . Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, dated, inscribed and signed by the author: "New Years Day 2006 - For Ann, Kindred spirit and a smart babe who has been around the block! Love Colette." Book and jacket are in excellent condition, there are no remarkable flaws and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "A search for roots and identity has rarely been captured with such irony, unusual insight, and surprising humor as in this memoir of heartbreak and hope," illustrated with photos ; 240 pages; Signed by Author .

Washington, D.C.: Department of the Treasury U.S. Customs Service. Fine. 1987. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. A flawless copy of this large paperback, 16 pages, illustrated, "In this document, the officers are listed in the order which they appear in the statute. To each is added a brief biographical sketch of the individual who was nominated and approved for the various positions. Each peer group is separated by title with the Collectors leading the list, followed by the Naval Officers and Surveyors" .

London, England: Methuen & Company. Near Fine. 1903. Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket, billed as the "New and Cheaper" edition but looks fine to us, full cloth binding, eight maps, four of which are folding, 373 pages, two minor flaws: mild rubbing to the corners of the cover and moderate tanning to the blank end-papers, the binding is clean and tight and the contents are fine, includes a Glossary and an Index to the Maps .

The University of Georgia Press. Very Good+. 1993. 1st Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. 0820315982 . Large paperback, rubbing to the glossy surface of the cover is the only remarkable flaw, first paperback printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, "..examines the complex interplay of gender and nationality in the cultural conceptions of Irishness and Irish identity," includes a Selected Bibliography; 208 pages .

San Francisco: Harr Wagner Publishing Company. Good. 1931. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket, first printing as indicated by no additional printings on copyright page, the red cover is faded on the spine and there is a mildew stain along the bottom of the front cover, mild tanning to the pages also; 197 pages .

Annapolis, Maryland: U.S. Naval Institute. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1958. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Original edition with dustjacket, hardcover first printing, this association copy was owned and is signed by John Michael Hayes (1919-2008). Hayes collaborated with Director Alfred Hitchcock on four films: Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, The Trouble with Harry & The Man Who Knew Too Much. His writing career for radio, TV and movies spanned five decades. He also wrote the screen plays for two films - Peyton Place and Butterfield 8. The book looks new, no significant flaws, the dustjacket has mild to moderate edge-wear at the corners only and a bit of surface-rubbing on the rear panel, the jacket is clean and remains attractive, the original price (4.50) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, excellent account of Japan's aerial suicide offensive and the pilots who volunteered, illustrated throughout; Signed by Author .

England: International Textbook Company. Very Good. 1940. Hardcover. Contains separate sections on each of the subjects stated in the title, bound in a two-ring hardcover binding, these "lessons" were apparently issued by mail by International Correspondence Schools, the recipient was expected to answer the examination questions at the end of each lesson and mail them in, each lesson is illustrated, total pages is approximately 400, there are no significant flaws .

Lahore, Pakistan: Institute of Islamic Culture. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1978. 4th Revised Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket, includes English and Arabic text, book has dust-tanning to the top outer page-edge and has a small area of wear on the bottom edge, the binding is bright and tight and the contents are fine, the jacket has mild tanning on the spine and a few edge-chips and tears, the jacket is clean and presentable, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included; 309 pages .

The History Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0752452584 . Hardcover with dustjacket, book is in excellent condition, one tiny edge-bump is the only remarkable flaw, the jacket is also in great shape with mild rubbing to the glossy surface and no other flaws, "for anyone interested in the British Civil Wars of the seventeenth century" ; ; 224 pages .

Pergamon Press. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1966. 1st English Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket, this is a review copy, the review slip is partially stuck to the front flap, book has a thin strip of tanning along the top edge, the binding is tight and square and the contents are fine, the jacket is scuffed, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, the fold-out chart of Mendeleev's Periodic Table of the Elements is present; 239 pages .

Philomel Books. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1999. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, signed and dated "2001" by Moses on the half-title page, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page book and as stated, book is in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws, jacket has surface-rubbing on the rear panel and is in excellent condition otherwise with no other remarkable flaws, illustrated in color ; Signed by Author .

London: Heinemann. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket, features sixteen full-page color plates by Arthur Rackham, mild dust-spotting on the top outer edge is the only remarkable book flaw, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine, the orange jacket is faded on the spine and has mild edge-wear at the corners, the jacket is pleasing to the eye overall, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included .

J. C. & A. L. Fawcett. Fine. 1990. Reprint. Trade Paperback. 0941567362 . Large paperback in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws, a fine gift copy of this good quality reprint of the original edition published by D. Fanshaw, this new edition features several attractive prints by Harry Fenn which were not included in the original edition, 49 pages, with contributions by Bayard Taylor, James Fenimore Cooper, Washington Irving, and several others .

Old Tappan, New Jersey: Spire Books / Fleming H. Revell. Very Good. 1976. 2nd Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Pocket-size paperback, inscribed to no one in particular & signed by astronaut Irwin: "His Love Jim Irwin - Apollo 15," Irwin has also drawn a crescent moon next to his signature, the book has several short cover-creases and some surface-wear to the spine-edges, the jacket is clean and bright, the binding is tight and the contents are fine, illustrated with photos ; 212 pages; Signed by Author .

Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers. Very Good+. 1982. 1st Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. 0879816295 . Large paperback, inscribed and signed by astronaut James Irwin, the eighth human to walk on the moon, the inscription reads: "Lester - His love from the moon - Jim Irwin Apollo 14." Irwin has also drawn a crescent moon at the end of his inscription and he has included his business card. Book has one short edge-tear and an associated short crease at the top of the front cover, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine, a combination space exploration biography and a testament to Irwin's Christian faith; ; 260 pages; Signed by Author .