Search Results: Authors starting with J from NEXUS BOOKS

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: University of British Columbia Press, 1982. First edition, second printing, hardcover, 257 pages. A clean, bright Fine copy (i.e. in virtually brand new condition), in a VG+ to Near Fine dustjacket (very slight edgewear when examined closely) which is now protected in a clear mylar cover. A lovely copy. The photographs in this book include one of a poster distributed during the period, attempting to persuade young British women to emigrate to the Canadian West with the text: "URGENT! Thousands of nice girls are wanted in The Canadian West. Over 20,000 Men are sighing for what they cannot get -- WIVES! Shame! Don't hesitate -- COME AT ONCE. If you cannot come, send your sisters. So great is the demand that anything in skirts stands a chance. No reasonable offer refused. They are all shy but willing. All Prizes! No Blanks. Hustle up now Girls and don't miss this chance. Some of you will never get another.".

London: Faber and Faber, 2003. First edition, first printing. Hardcover in dustjacket. SIGNED by the author on the title page. A Near Fine copy: two corner tips slightly bumped and faint thumbing marks on fore edge. In a VG+ to Near Fine dustjacket which has one tiny closed tear at the top of the back flap fold..

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011. First printing. Small softcover book. A volume in the 'Very Short Introductions' series. A Fine (brand new condition) copy, no flaws at all.. New.

Woodbridge, Antique Collectors' Club, 1994 Reprint. First published by Country Life/George Newnes Ltd., 1901. This edition published by the Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., 1982, with 8 colour illustrations added. A Fine copy in pictorial boards without dustwrapper, as issued..

London, Herbert Jenkins Limited, n.d. (circa early 1940's) Sixth printing, completing 58,449 copies. A very clean, bright, Near Fine copy (one corner slightly bumped) in original boards. In a close to Near Fine dustwrapper which is a little age-dusty and has a small skinned spot (price-sticker pull?) on front panel. A very nice copy..

London: SCM Press Ltd., 1960. First English language edition; hardcover. A clean, firmly bound, Very Good copy. Previous owner's name and address on front endpaper. Spine slightly faded, corner tips slightly bumped. No textual markings..

London, UK: Red Fox, 2004. First Red Fox edition (number string begins at 1). Paperback. A Near Fine copy i.e. in 'nearly new' condition. Absolutely no spine creases or dog-ears, a lovely crisp, bright copy..

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010. Reprint. Small softcover book. A volume in the 'Very Short Introductions' series. Last page of index scuffed, small label affixed to front blank page, otherwise a VG+ copy, clean, unmarked and firmly bound..

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010. Reprint. Small softcover book. A volume in the 'Very Short Introductions' series. A couple of pages slightly wrinkled, otherwise a Fine copy in 'nearly new' condition..

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010. Reprint. Small softcover book. A volume in the 'Very Short Introductions' series. A Fine copy in new condition.. New.

Delhi, India: Oxford University Press, 1979. First edition, hardcover, 172 pages, with photographs. A VG+ to Near Fine condition copy in original gilt-lettered navy blue cloth binding, in a VG+ dustjacket now protected in a clear mylar sleeve. Text is completely clean and unmarked. An excellent copy..

Berkeley: Double Elephant Press/Ten Speed Press, 1991. First hardcover edition. The text has been handlettered by John Ch. Tarr. This essay first appeared in Francis Meynell's 'The Imprint' in 1913, and was handlettered by John C. Tarr in 1930. A Fine hardcover in a Fine dustwrapper..

London: Routledge, 1995. Second printing. Hardcover, 262 pages. A Near Fine (nearly new condition) copy, completely clean and free of markings. In a nice bright Near Fine dustjacket. An excellent copy..

Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2016. First edition; hardcover in dustjacket. A new copy.. New.