Search Results: Titles starting with G from Flamingo Books

Privately Printed, 1980-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1980 C.M. Rose (Cullman, Alabama), 8 7/8 x 11 inches tall red buckram cloth hardcover, no dust jacket (as issued), gilt lettering to front cover and spine, index, xiv, 457 pp. Very slight soiling and rubbing to covers. Front board very slightly bowed. Ink prior owner name to upper margin of blank front free-endpaper. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this uncommon genealogy. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~MMM~ [3.5P] Looks at the ancestry of, and traces the known descendants of, John William Rose (1815-1841), who married Martha 'Patsy' Forsyth (1813-1896) in 1838, in Marshall County, Alabama. After his death, she moved to Paulding County, Georgia with their two sons. In 1845, Martha married Martin Moody (1813-ca. 1860), who had three sons. They had three children together. Descendants are scattered throughout the U.S. In… Read More

Canda Department of of Mines and Technical Surveys, 1954-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 1954 First edition, Canada Department of Mines and Technical Surveys/Edmond Cloutier, printer (Ottawa, Canada), 6 x 9 inches tall, viii, 118 pp. Gray paperbound, with black lettering to front cover and spine, plus pocket at rear of volume containing unusual maps. Prior owner's name and mild staining, rubbing and edgewear to covers, with green stain to spine. Rear of cover faded and bottom edge has a few tiny tears. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked.~TT~

PN. Good. 1963 first edition United States Air Force Aeronautical Chart and Information Center (St. Louis, Missouri), 8 x 10 1/2 inches tall stapled paperbound in pale blue printed covers, illustrated with black-and-white drawings, v, 46 pp. Slight to moderate soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers. Prior owner initials to upper margin of front cover. Slight creasing to upper and lower page tips. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked. ~SP13~ [1.0P] Contents: Foreword; Introduction; The Point in Space; The Line in Space; The Plane in Space; The Coordinate Transformation in Space and Systems of Coordinates; Practical Applications; References.

Archon, 1979-01-01. Hardcover. New. 1979 reprint Archon Books (Hamden, Connecticut), 5 3/8 x 7 3/4 inches tall blue cloth hardbound, no dust jacket (as issued), gilt design to front cover and lettering to spine, xviii, 352 pp. A new copy of this facsimile reprint, still sealed in publisher's clear wrap. Slight soiling, only to clear plastic wrap. A reprint of the 1864 edition published by W.P. Nimmo (Edinburgh, Scotland). ~SP36~ James Glass Bertram (1824 - 1892) was a Scottish author. He was apprenticed to Tait's Edinburgh Magazine and became managing clerk, before joining a company of strolling players - the experiences from which no doubt form the basis for this volume. Bertram returned to Edinburgh and set up as a bookseller and newsagent. In 1855 he was appointed the editor of the North Briton and in 1872 of the Glasgow News, leaving to become a freelance journalist two years later.

Ernest Flammarion, 1929-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. In French. 1929 limited edition (copy 25 of 600), Ernest Flammarion (Paris), 5 x 7 3/8 inches tall hardcover, marbled paper-covered boards over brown leather spine, five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine, top page edges gilt, fore and bottom page edges untrimmed, marbled endpapers, original wraps bound in, 332 pp. plus table of contents. Slight rubbing and edgewear to covers, especially along spine, and moderate bumping to all four tips. Wraps a bit age toned, but the body of the book is on laid paper which is still bright white and supple. Overall, a very good copy indeed of the first French translation of this work, in a splendid period leather binding. ~T~ [1.5P] The first edition of the French translation of this important work by German author Ludwig Renn (1889-1979), about World War I. Krieg was an international success, among the first novels to depict the harsh reality of life on the Western Front for the ordinary soldier. Although… Read More

International Lead Zinc Research Organization, Inc, 1981-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 1981 International Lead Zinc Research Organization, Inc. (New York), 5 7/8 x 9 inches tall paperbound in red printed covers, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, v, 208 pp. plus appendices. Slight edgewear to covers, especially at spine caps. Otherwise, a very good to near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this uncommon reference. ~J~ [1.5P] A detailed review of literature concerning the use of galvanized reinforcement in aggressive environments. Includes case histories from studies of bridge decks exposed to deicing salts and of dock, wharf and jetty sections exposed to seawater, further demonstrating the value of galvenized reinforcement. In addition to the subject of reinforcing bar, the use of galvanized wire in prestressed concrete is also described, along with laboratory testing and monitoring of stray current corrosion of prestressed concrete, among other studies. This manual will provide… Read More

Garland Publishing, Inc. Good. 2000 first edition Garland Publishing, Inc. (NY), 8 1/2 x 11 inches tall trade paperback, copiously illustrated, xv, 397 pp. Moderate rubbing and edgewear to covers. Lacking audio CD at rear of volume. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked. ~SP24~ Here in a single paperback volume is a comprehensive set of essays, written by the leading scholars in the field, that explores all aspects of African music. This handbook provides an introduction to the continent and its many musical forms, including a discussion of issues and processes in the study of African music and a number of regional case studies covering North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa. Popular music in this region is also a focus.

Art Publication Society. Good. 1917 revised edition Art Publication Society (St. Louis, Missouri), 10 1/2 x 14 inches tall paperbound in illustrated wraps, 6 pp. Slight soiling and edgewear to covers, with a music store price stamp and chipped upper tip to front cover and a 3/4-inch closed tear to the rear cover. Otherwise, apart from age toning, a very good copy - clean and unmarked - of this scarce score. Sheet music prefaced by a biographical sketch, method of study and form and harmonic analysis of the piece, and is followed by a set of nine questions for use in an instructional setting. ~SP17~ Giovanni Battista Martini, (1706-1784), also known as Padre Martini, or Giambattista Martini, was an Italian Conventual Franciscan friar, who was a leading musician and composer of the period. This version of the piece was edited and revised by Emil Georg Conrad von Sauer (1862-1942), a notable German composer, pianist, score editor and music (piano) teacher. Sauer was a pupil of Franz Liszt and one of… Read More

Generic. Very Good. In German. 2002 first edition Stadtarchivs Nurnberg (Nuremberg, Germany), 7 x 9 3/4 inches tall white cloth hardcover in publisher's unclipped dust jacket, black lettering to spine, copiously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, xiii, 194 pp. plus publisher's ads. Due to the weight of the book, additional postage will be required for standard international orders. ~S~ [2.5P] In German. This 30th volume in the esteemed history series issued by the Nurenberg City Archives, 'Sources on the history and culture of the city of Nuremberg.' A supplemental work to Volume 29 in the series, 'Memorial Book for the Nuremberg Victims of the Shoah.' This volume includes a new contribution by Kurt Kellermann, along with a directory of changes to entries in Volume 29, many new entries, and a set of comprehensive indices - family names, maiden names and birthplaces.

Das Musikinstrument, 1981. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 0x0x0. In German. 1981 Verlag Das Musikinstrument (Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany), 8 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches tallred cloth hardcover in publisher's unclipped dust jacket, white lettering to spine, copiously illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs and line drawings, 136 pp. Moderate bumping to lower fore edge of both front and rear cover. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - in a very good dust jacket which is nicely preserved and displayed in a clear archival Brodart sleeve. ~SP09~ [2.5P] An important illustrated work on the art and science of violin-making and the nature of sound.

A-R Editions, Inc, 1993-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. Preface in English; words to songs in German with English translation. 1993 first edition A-R Editions, Inc. (Madison, Wisconsin), 9 x 12 inches tall paperbound in beige printed covers, four photographic plates, xviii, [4], 239 pp. Very slight bump to upper tip of front cover. Extremely slight soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this scarce edition. Review copy, with letter from the publisher laid in. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~SP31~ Motets for mixed chorus of 5-8 parts. German words from the Bible, principally Song of Solomon, also printed as texts with English translations (p. xiv-xviii). Includes bibliographic references (p. xiii). Melchior Franck (circa 1579 - 1639) was a German composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. He was a hugely prolific composer of Protestant… Read More

BOWERS MUSEUM, 2010. paperback. Very Good. 11x9x0. 2010 signed and inscribed first edition, Bowers Museum of Cultural Art (Santa Ana, California), 9 x 12 inches tall paperbound in glossy color pictorial covers, copiously illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs of the works (and the artist at work), 94 pp. Very slight rubbing to covers.Nicely inscribed and signed by the artist on the half title page in the year of issue. Otherwise, a very good to near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked. ~AA~ [2.0P] An exhibition catalog of the carving of Harold Van Pelt. Van, as he is known to his friends, is best known, along with his wife, Erica, as perhaps the finest gem and mineral photographer in the world. Thousands have admired their work. Yet, few realize that Van has been pursuing another art, the art of stone carving, for over 35 years. This exhibition at the Bowers is the first opportunity for the public to see the full, entire body of work assembled in one place. The carvings are made… Read More

Out Of This World Publishing, 2007-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 2007 first edition Out of This World Publishing (Dallas, Texas), 8 1/2 inches square trade paperback, copiously illustrated with full color photographs, 106 pp. Very slight rubbing and edgewear to covers, with very slight creasing to tips. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked. ~JJ~ From the bestselling author of Edgar Cayce's Guide to Gemstones & Lemurian Seeds: Hope for Humanity. In Gemstone Enlightenment, you will learn about 40 new and rare stones and their healing properties, why they are energetically important at this time and how to use them in healing. Includes beautiful color photographs of each stone.

W.W. Hardin, 2002-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 2002 W.W. Hardin (Lady Lake, Florida), 8 1/2 x 11 inches tall spiral bound with blue printed covers, printed only on the recto side of each leaf, index, i, 254 ff. Very slight soiling and rubbing to covers. Otherwise, a very good to near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this rare genealogy. Not in OCLC. Note that this is a heavy book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~QQ~ [3.5P] Looks at the ancestry of, and traces the known descendants of, Martin Hardin (Hardewyn), who was born before 1650 in France, and married Madeline (DuSauchoy) Hardin in 1671, raising five children together in Staten Island, New York. In addition to hundreds of Hardins, other surnames which receive especially extensive coverage include: Bowman, Dusack, Gardner, Goodwin, Hamill, Irwin, Kelley, Kimmel, Magee, Mazur, McCready, Miller, Ohler, Postgae, Searing, Shawley, Smith, Van Bremman, Warner, Watkins, Wickliffe, Wint, Zehrung.

M.L. Wiesenberg, 1939-01-01. Paperback. Acceptable. 1939 M.L. Wiesenberg (Lakewood, New Jersey), 6 x 9 1/2 inches tall stapled paperbound in brown printed covers, index, [5], 47 pp. Slight soiling and edegewear and moderate creasing to covers. Light dampstain to top edge and upper tip of title page and most pages within, not interfering with text. Light pencil number to top edge of title page. Despite these detractions, still a decent reading / reference copy of this scarce genealogy. ~SP40~ [1.0P] Looks at the ancestry of, and traces the descendants of, Jacob Lampert, born in 1814 in Flasch, Graubunden, Switzerland. He Married Anna Katharine in 1839. They immigrated to America and landed at the port of New Orleans in 1846. Jacob and Anna settled near West Bend, Wisconsin. They were the parents of three children. Descendants lived in Wisconsin, Minnesota and elsewhere. Also includes information on the Eberhardt, Stocker and Von Moos families.

Self-Published, 1964-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 1964 W.S. Lee (Falls Village, Connecticut), 8 3/4 x 11 3/8 inches tall red buckram cloth hardcover, no dust jacket (as issued), gilt lettering to front cover and spine, illustrated with black-and-white photographs and genealogical charts, various paginations (approx. 170 pp.) Slight to moderate soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers. Front board very slightly bowed. Inside, a very good to near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this uncommon genealogy. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~A~ [3.0P] Genealogy of the Lee, France, Bebout, Howey, Shepherd, Allensworth, Beynon, Steeves, Crimm, Allen, Brown, Glenn, Wagner, Donnan, Attwell, Flemming, Burrier, Kohl, Rankin and related families. Looks at the ancestry of, and traces descendants of, Walter Scott Lee (b. 1888 in Lee Township, Carroll County, Ohio), who married Aimee Margaret Tremain (b. 1891) on March… Read More

E.B. Hall, 1979-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1979 E.B. Hall (Great Barrington, Massachusetts), 8 5/8 x 11 1/8 inches tall grey buckram cloth hardcover, no dust jacket (as issued), gilt lettering to front cover and spine, typescript, printed only on recto side of each leaf, [3], 76 ff. plus nine unnumbered leaves of plates (family photographs reproduced on high quality stock). Slight soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers, with very minor bumping to lower edge of front and rear cover. Front board very slightly bowed. Otherwise, a very good to near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this rare genealogy. OCLC (No. 866454157) locates only one copy at institutions worldwide - at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. ~SP39~ [2.5P] Looks at the ancestry of, and traces the known descendants of, John William Kendrick, son of John Abbott and Mary Elizabeth Crosby Kendrick, born 14 October 1853 in Worcester, Massachusetts, who married Elizabeth Foster Dolliver, daughter of Edward Syms Lange… Read More

Private Printing, 1976. plastic_comb. Very Good. 0x0x0. 1976 M. Tucker [Lucas, Ohio], 8 1/2 x 11 inches tall spiral bound (black plastic comb) with pale blue printed covers, typescript, printed only on recto side of each leaf, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, [2], 135, [1] ff. Slight soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers. Otherwise, a very good to near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this rare genealogy. OCLC (No. 18981137) locates only two copies at institutions worldwide - both at Indiana libraries. ~YY~ [3.0P] Looks at the ancestry of, and traces the known descendants of, Morris Tucker, among the first Tuckers in America. Morris Tucker, a cooper and brickmaker by profession, married Elizabeth Stevens (1639-1662) in Salisbury, Massachusetts on October 13, 1661, but Elizabeth died in childbirth the following year. In 1663 Morris married Elizabeth Gill. All told, Morris left nine children.

G.I. Frazer. Very Good. 1982 signed and inscribed first edition, G.I. Frazer (Enid, Oklahoma), 8 1/2 x 11 inches tall spiral bound (black plastic comb) in gold printed covers, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, index, x, 147 pp. Very slight rubbing and edgewear to covers. Nicely inscribed and signed by the author to a cousin on the blank verso of the front cover. The printing on a few pages is a bit light, and darker prints of two leaves (four pages) with photographs are laid in. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this scarce genealogy and family history. OCLC (No. 9971818) locates only a half dozen copies at institutions worldwide. ~SP22~ [1.5P] Looks at the ancestry of, and traces the known descendants of, Nicholas Byram (1610-1688), who was born in Ulster, Ireland and, after being kidnapped by sailors at the age of 16, eventually sailed to America and settled at Weymouth, Massachusetts. In addition to Byram and Irons, surnames which receive the most extensive… Read More

Philadelphia, PA: David Fish, 1904. paperback. Good. 1904 first edition, D. Fish (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), 5 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches tall stitched paperbound in green printed wraps, [4], 80 pp. Slight staining, creasing and edgewear to covers. Slight marginal soiling to title page and a couple of interior pages. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this important genealogy. ~SP42~ [1.0P] Looks at the ancestry of, and traces the known descendants of, Luke Fish, Sr. (1760-1844), who married Margaret Smith (d.1804) and after her death, emigrated, probably with his son, Luke Fish, Jr. (1787-1866), who emigrated in 1818, from England to Montgomery County, Ohio, later moving to Shelby County, Ohio. Two of his children remained in England, and some descendants of theirs immigrated to Pennsylvania and elsewhere later. Descendants lived chiefly in the Midwest, with some in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, and some immigrated to Canada.