Search Results: Titles starting with B from The Book Shelf

Signed by Author . New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1959. First Edition. Hardcover. Presentation copy from the author, signed and dated, to his niece and nephew. ""Dr. Eaton has made a collection of objects from the arts of man and also one from the world of nature: objects beautiful to behold through both the sense of sight and the sense of touch. In presenting this remarkable work on human communication for use by both the sighted and the blind, he has contributed notable to the aesthetic pleasure and happiness of the visually handicapped. He helps to remove another barrier that has too long divided those with sight from the blind." ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 191 pages; Signed by Author .

Philadelphia: David McKay. Good+. 1909. Hardcover. Surface soiling to the covers; edgewear, particularly at the corners - see image. ; Book is in Good + condition - cosmetic issues noted to the covers. True author of book is William Wallace Cook, who wrote dozens of books under various pseudonymns. Scarce copy. ; Motor Power Series Series; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 307 pages .

London: Jonathan Cape. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1931. Hardcover. Covers somewhat soiled. Spine of dustjacket is half missing, and there is one closed tear and a couple of small chips at the corners. ; "Britmis" stands for British Military Mission in Siberia. Two folding maps and 17 photographs. Tight binding and clean, unmarked text. ; Folding Maps; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 364 pages .

London: John Camden Hotten & George Routledge and Sons. Very Good+. 1869. Hardcover. Front cover on volume 2 ("More 'Bab' Ballads") is separated but not detached - not noticeable when shelved. Some light soiling to the smooth leather boards. Slight shelfwear to some edges and corners, but overall, a handsome set. ; Both volumes are full light brown leather with triple gilt fillet borders on front and rear boards. Five raised bands with elaborate gilt floral compartments and gilt lettering on the spines. Gilt dentell on inside front and rear boards. AEG. Original green cloth covers (front and back) and spines bound in the rear of both volumes. Clean and unmarked texts. Tight bindings. Date of "The 'Bab' Ballads" is 1869; "More 'Bab' Ballads" is undated. Moderately heavy set. Shipping and Insurance at cost. ; Vol. 2 VOL; Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

New York: Random House. Near Fine. 1975. Hardcover. 394830776 . Book is in excellent condition - would make a wonderful gift. Tight binding; clean, unmarked text - never read? ; Color Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

New York: Random House. Very Good. 1948. 1st. Hardcover. A few tiny rubbings to a couple of edges - overall effect is extremely attractive boards. Gutters starting, but mostly intact. ; Book is in Very Good condition and would make a wonderful gift. Assumed First Edition (NAP). ; Color Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 47 pages .

New York: Random House. Very Good+. 1955. Hardcover. Some scribbling on the rear free endpaper. ; Book is in excellent condition - exception noted, but would still make a wonderful gift. Tight binding; clean, unmarked text. ; Color Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 39 pages .

New York: Macaulay Company. Very Good+. 1924. Hardcover. Very slightly rubbed corners - no wear or bumps. Slight smell from storage. ; Book is in excellent condition. Tight binding and clean, unmarked interior. Two children from Mother Goose Land are pursued into the magical Toyland by an evil uncle who wants to kill them for their fortune. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 180 pages .

Frederick Warne. Very Good+. 1900. Hardcover. Shelf wear to edges and bumped corners. ; Book is in good condition - exception noted. Detailed and stunning woodcuts by Edmund Evans. 56 fables in verse that will hold the attention of those of all ages. No date given, but probably around 1900.; Square Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 55 pages .

Maine: Maine Lobstermen's Association. Near Fine. 2003. Plastic Comb. Calendar is in excellent condition. It features full-color photographs of the year's lobstermen with their workclothes, boats, and/or on the docks or at sea. ; Color Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Indianapolis, Ind.: Bobbs-Merrill. Very Good. 1930. Hardcover. Spine is sunned. ; Book is in excellent condition. The author started his writing career with his autobiography, Back Door Guest, of his experiences between being at sea and as a vagabond drifting around the US and Canada during the 1920s. He also wrote children's books and under several pseudonyms. Illustrations by James C. Reid. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 275 pages .

London: Andrew Melrose Limited. Very Good+. 1951. 1st. Hardcover. "The attempt here is to provide picture of art development as it affects our Western art . . ; a beginning is also made in discussing the nature of beauty. "Cream colored linen boards with bright gilt and red lettering to front board and spine. Bibliography and Index. Heavy book. Because of weight or size of some books, additional postage may be required. We will notify you if it is necessary to charge you an additional amount. You will then have the option of cancelling the order. ; Color Illustrations; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 219 pages .

CA: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine. 1987. 1st. Hardcover. 0399214313 . Book is in pristine condition. First Edition. Would make a wonderful gift, and certainly of interest to the Collector. ; Pop-Up; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .

New York: Rinehart and Company. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1954. Hardcover. Dustjacket spine is sunned and has some minor edgewear, particularly on top edge - see image. Protected in a Mylar sleeve, if requested. ; Book is in pristine condition with a Very Good dustjacket - Would make a wonderful gift. Tight binding with no defects to the interior or exterior. Unclipped dustjacket ($3.00). ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 247 pages .

Orno, ME: Univeristy of Maine. Very Good. 1960. Periodical. University of Maine Student Poetry - Art. Limited edition, No. 356. One of the poems in this issue is by Paul Theroux, who, according to online biography he attended this college at that time. Title of the poem is, "Autumn in Camden." ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 88 pages .

New York: MacMillan. Very Good. 1933. 1st. Hardcover. Usual library markings. ; Popular Maine author and now here his poetry. "Mr. Coffin has made an original contribution to American poetry varied in beauty, musically rhythmic, stalwart of spirit. His ballads are nobility homespun." [New York Times] ; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 110 pages .

New York: MacMillan. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. 1st American Edition. Hardcover. Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition. Tight binding and clean, unmarked text. ; World Aircraft in Color Series; Ex-Library; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 234 pages .

Bangor, Maine: Bangor Daily News. Near Fine. 1999. Paperback. 0962389048 . Book is in pristine condition. A special centennial project undertaken to allow the reader "to revisit momentous events of the last 100 years." ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

New York: American Numismatic Society. Very Good+. 1949. Paperback. Slight smell from storage. ; A history of banks in the U. S. During this period. Fold-out plates in rear showing facsimile examples of counterfeit, spurious, genuine, altered and raised notes. Publication is in excellent condition. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 175 pages .

Ohio: Saalfield. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1912. Hardcover. Dustjacket has some minor edgewear - see image. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. ; Book is in excellent condition, as is the dustjacket - exceptions noted. This is the second book in The Banner Boy Scout Series. Scarce in the condition and edition. ; Banner Boy Scout Series Series; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 310 pages .