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Dust Jacket: Blemish -- Library shelf reference code on the bottom of the spine (photo) consistent with a recalled library book. The remainder of the DJ is in excellent shape. Expertly applied Mylar tape covering on all surfaces. No other marks or entries. ISBN and original retail price present, flaps are unclipped (photo).
Book: Blemishes -- Library stamped on all three page edges (photo). Paste down on back cover has library bar code and unknown purpose pasted square (photo). No attempt was made to remove as they have minimal impact on the book's overall appearance and utility.
Slight uniform page toning. No other marks or entries. The book is strong, clean, and sturdy with no signs of wear or soiling thanks to the extra-sturdy dust jacket.
From the Dust Jacket Flap: "Since RU-486's unveiling in 1985, Baulieu and his drug have been at the heart of emotional debate that has raged through scientific circles and spilled out into the realms of politics, religion, feminism, and ethics."
Over three… Read More

Rated Good + Conditioninked Ex Libris (H.W. Canning) on pastedown endpaper and second free endpaper (Christmas, 1927) Matching names confirm this is a matched set and show identical wear and tear typical of books of this vintage.Tanning of pages and edges, moisture damage on bottom leaf edges.Small tear on the top interior edge of V.2. Bending on spines of both volumes.Books are complete, have no markings or blemishes in the narrative. Photos and illustrations depicting Lincoln's life are in excellent condition.

Dust Jacket: Blemish - Back panel. From a casual perspective, there appears to be a piece of celluloid tape attached. It is a missing piece of the publisher's acetate cover (photo). A complimentary clear protective Mylar cover is added to prevent further damage when handled by the new owner. Code # shows October, 1996. No flap clippings, original retail price still visible. The ISBN is still visible (photo).

Book: Blemishes - There is a minor mark or stain on the front board (photo) and a small chip on the bottom edge of the front board (photo).

The remainder of this book is clean, unmarred, strong and sturdy. No marks or entries. No page toning. The binding is firm and strong and this copy lies flat, plumb, and square.

Author: Taken from Wikipedia. Born in Montclair, New Jersey. The protaginist is the fictional hero, Commissario Guido Brunetti a Venetian detective. In 2003, she received the Corine Literature Prize.

Leon lived in Venice for over 30 years and now resides in a small village in… Read More

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Book: Blemish - Very light shelf rubs on boards, seen only under close scrutiny in refracted light. Otherwise, the book is virtually new.

The boards and spine junction is tight and firm, no wear spots on any edges or points. No spine creases. ISBN is undisturbed. Pages have no toning and free of any marks or entries. Richly illustrated.

"Providing a sound definition and review of the pertinent treatment goals for the management of adult lumbar scoliosis, this practical and comprehensive guide covers everything from pre-operative evaluation and radiography to post-operative management and complications. Both non-operative and operative strategies are presented, including minimally invasive techniques, decompression, anterior release, spinal osteotomy, and proximal and distal fixation, with an emphasis on clinical guidelines and management outcomes. The impact and prevention of complications following treatment are also discussed, including the prevention of proximal junctional… Read More

No Dust JacketBook: Volume 274, Studies in Computational Intelligence.Blemishes: The front board tips have a slight rub (photo). A barely detectable dent is on the top of the front board. The remainder of this book is pristine.The book is strong and firm and with no page toning (photos). No marks or entries on any of the pages. Color illustrations are bright and clear (photo). Almost every page has illustrations to supplement the narrative on sounds transmitted into music.From the book: "Sound waves propagate through various media and allow communication or entertainment for us, humans. Music we hear or create can be perceived in such aspects as rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, or mood. All these elements of music can be of interest for users of music information retrieval systems. Since vast music repositories are available for everyone in everyday use (both in private collections, and on the Internet), it is desirable and becomes necessary to browse music collections by contents. Therefore,… Read More

No Dust JacketBook Condition: Rubs on the tips and gutter of the boards caused by shelf storage (photo). Mild rubbing on acetate board surfaces. A small amount of marginalia, ower marked 3 chapters on the Table of Contents (photo). The remainder of the book is very clean. No other markings, the boards and spine are tight and firm.The book " . . . .seeks to integrate the most recent findings about key biological determinants of plant stress tolerance with modern crop improvement strategies."Free and prompt shipping to domestic markets. International shipping is available.

Dust Jacket: No tears or rubs on edges. Clipped on LR front panel (photo). Moderate toning.Classic publication with rare availability.Book: Ex Libris stamp of a professional architect and book owner on first free endpaper (photo). On the inside of the backboard is a stick-on label from the bookseller, William Stout Architectural Books, San Francisco. The remainder of the book is As New condition, with no entries, blemishes, or signs of abuse (photo). Board color and guild spine title lettering retain their original brilliant color (photo).Several earlier editions of this book dating back to the Late 19th Century. William R. Ware is generally regarded as a pioneer of American Classical Architecture and his influence particularly evidenced in the innumerable government buildings throughout the United States.

This fine-looking book could be shelved for sale at a retail book store. Book provenance: The owner handled with great care, read the contents, then donated it to Friends of the Davis Library, with the proceeds to benefit the local library.

Dust Jacket: Blemishes -- 4" tear on the back panel, 1" tear on the front panel, both carefully mended and protected in clear Mylar cover (photo). The front flap is clipped and was carelessly creased several times (photo). Photos shows the DJ before and after expert mender restoration.
The DJ is structurally intact, minimal toning, and the colors remain vivid and clear. The image of Warhol on the covers has its own unique history (see below).
Book: Blemishes -- Uniform heavy toning on all pages. Fortunately, does not affect the appearance of the innumerable iconic Warhol photographs and images on virtually every page. This rare First Edition copy is much coveted by legions of Warhol fans and admirers.
From the book: "In this major reassement, young art historian Rainer Crone redefines Warhol's position in the current scene, avoiding such overworked classificatins as "pop" and "anti-art," and analyzes his works as personal visions of reality."
Author: (from Wikipedia)
He was known for writing the… Read More

No dust jacketBook: Flawless conditionJust about anything and everything on cell research. Four columns of contributors (photo). Beautifully structured and organized, innumerable color illustrations, and heavily referenced.

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Book: Blemishes -- Minor rubs on the panel edges. Lower-left corner of the back panel is slightly curled (photo).
The remainder of the book is in excellent condition. No marks or entries, all pages are present and the pages are untoned, thanks to acetate page surfaces. ISBN is visible and undisturbed (photo).
Ink drawings, B&W and color photographs on virtuallly every page, all credited to the author.
The author, retired architect, and foremost authority on the history, culture, and building structures of San Francisco's Chinatown. Born and raised there, and author of several similar books on this region and history.

No Dust JacketBook ConditionFlaw: Gift dedication inscription in red sharpie on last free endpaper (photo). The remainder of this 15-year-old book is "Near New" condition. This massive and beautifully bound presentation style book has been spared no expense in its construction, with every publisher's attention paid to fine detailing. Richly illustrated throughout with B&W and color photos, many never before published. Bi-lingual, Chinese, and English. For anyone looking for a unique gift for a railroad history buff, or those interested in 20th-century Chinese architecture, this is a rare purchase opportunity. Additional descriptions and photos are available on request.From the Preface: "Architecture seems like a history book of wood ad stones. The development of modern architecture in North Chine was indispensable with a railway, that is, the Railway of Chinese Eastern Provinces." "They started operation in 1903.""With a history of over half a century, the CER had played a pivotal role in Chinese… Read More

Offered as a 2-volume set. Volumes I and II of rare publications from 1977. Volume 1 is particularly rare.Both softcover books are in similar condition: Some toning to pages and edges, owner opening the books created slight curling of title boards (photo). The stapled spine and boards are still firm and sturdy, the books can be opened and referenced with confidence.Schenk's monochrome ink drawings are remarkably detailed and well preserved.No marks or entries of any kind for either book. The buyer will receive these books in a sturdy cardboard box, with each book individually bubble-wrapped to protect condition during shipment.

No Dust JacketBook: The acetate protective covering on the title panel has partial separation on the right side (photo). A small tear on the top of the spine (photo). Minor shelf wear on either panel.No marks or entries or blemishes on any of the page surfaces. No page toning except for light soiling on page edges. Rare find. The book was referenced often but well cared for.
Highly effective thinking is an art that engineers and scientists can be taught to develop. By presenting actual experiences and analyzing them as they are described, the author conveys the developmental thought processes employed and shows a style of thinking that leads to successful results is something that can be learned. Along with spectacular successes, the author also conveys how failures contributed to shaping the thought processes. Provides the reader with a style of thinking that will enhance a person's ability to function as a problem-solver of complex technical issues. Consists of a collection of stories about… Read More

Dust Jacket: No blemishes. the DJ surfaces and edges have no signs of wear or use. The ISBN is visible and uncovered. The always vulnerable inside surface area of the DJ is pristine (photo).

Book: No imperfections. The pages are unmarked and are not age toned, the boards are clean with the tips unmarked and unbent, the silver spine lettering is bright and distinct, and the book is sturdy and strong, it lies flat, plumb and square.

Comprises a Table of Contents, Introduction, List of Illustrations (16), 10 chronological chapters for early modern fairies, Notes, and Index.

"Fairy Tales" is part of our everyday vernacular, this fascinating book details the history of fairies, from ancient times to the present. "Steeped in folklore and fantasy, it is a rich and diverse account of the part that fairies and fairy stories have played in culture and society." Along the way we pass by Shakespeare and Disney and portrayals of fairies, good and evil.

Dust Jacket: Light shelfware on the panel surfaces. The remainder of the DJ is pristine.No edge chips or wear spots on the edges.
Book: No blemishes. As New Condition
Part of a series in transatlantic literature comissioned by the University of Edinburgh. Series Editors were Susan Manning and Andrew Taylor. This volume, particularly given its condition, is among the most rare.
"A rediscovery of the bold cosmopolitan activism and professional literary adventures of six antebellum writers
By looking beyond the page and into the extraordinary lives of Walt Whitman, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Grace Greenwood, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller and Frederick Douglass, this book uncovers their startling contributions to transatlantic culture and makes the argument that literature is dependent upon other modes of professional creativity in order to thrive.
Leslie Elizabeth Eckel shows how these six figures shaped their careers in the fields of education, journalism, public lecturing and editing in… Read More

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Blemishes: Shelf rubs on the spine and board edges and tips (photo). Ex Libras stamps on page edges, front paste-down page, and Title Page (photo). Moderate toning and minor water damage on the page edges (photo).

No other entries, markings, blemishes. The boards/spine are sturdy and strong, the new owner can use the book without fear of causing further damage.

Reference copy, with limited access to select students and academics, released from the Medical Library of the University of California, Davis.

Medical historians, practitioners and academics collect every volume of this long-published reference book. The 3rd Edition is RARE, a stated 1st Edition, 1st Publishing, rarer still. (photo).

Distinctive Feature: The illustrator, Mildred Codding is widely recognized as one of greatest illustrators in medical science:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mildred_Codding.

Ms. Codding was a skilled practitioner of the "carbon dust technique," common to 20th Century medical and scientific… Read More