Search Results: Titles starting with J from A Book Legacy

Lexington KY: Winburn Press, Lexington, KY. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. Blue hardcover, gilt print. Inscribed and signed by Coleman. J. Winston Coleman, Jr. was a native of Lexington, Ky. He received degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Kentucky and was president of the general contracting firm of Coleman & Davis, Inc. In the 1930s his interest turned toward Kentucky history. His first book, MASONRY IN THE BLUEGRASS, was published in 1933. In 1936 Coleman retired to Winburn, his Lexington farm, in order to devote time to historic research and writing. He wrote more than a dozen books and pamphlets, including STAGECOACH DAYS IN THE BLUEGRASS; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 69 pages; Signed by Biographee .

New York , NY: Kraus Reprint co.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1969. First Impression. Hardcover. Blue cover. Fully indexed. Excellent work. Vol 1 only. We provide delivery tracking on US orders. ; Maps & Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman publishing Co.. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1937. First Edition. Hardcover. Colorful hardcover with Elephant charging Jack on cover. Corners dentented Some rubs. Very clean contents, no markings. The Big Little Books, first published during 1932 by the Whitman Publishing Company of Racine, Wisconsin, were small, compact books designed with a captioned illustration opposite each page of text. Other publishers, notably Saalfield, adopted this format after Whitman achieved success with its early titles. Stories were often related to radio programs (The Shadow), comic strips (The Gumps), children's books (Uncle Wiggily), novels (John Carter of Mars) and movies (Bambi). Later books of the series had interior color illustrations.The name changed to Better Little Books during 1938, the series continued into the 1960s. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed… Read More

Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684836289 . Book and dust look new. First edition and first printing, full number line. Dust jacket in mylar protective cover to preserve new condition. "In a long-awaited autobiography, the "Golden Bear" chronicles his life in golf, discussing his youth, rise to the top of the golfing world, record-breaking career, relationships with other top golfers, family, and the issues of the game. " Review Collector quality. We provide free tracking and ship daily or next business day. ; Black and white photos; 9.1 X 6.6 X 1.1 inches; 512 pages .

Synergy Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. 0982160186 . Signed by Author on Title Page. Dust Jacket now in Mylar Protective Cover. Beautiful scarce collectors grade copy of this book. Tales from the Heartland On the banks of the Mississippi in an Iowa city, the Jackson Meatpacking Company and its two thousand employees are in trouble. Cutthroat competition has driven the company to the brink of bankruptcy. Jackson's mayor, a packinghouse worker himself, proposes an employee buyout. However, the idea is quickly stolen from him by the company's CEO, who will do anything to save the packinghouse, even if it means putting his employees' life savings at risk. Soon the company board, the union and even rank-and-file employees are fighting to make the plan their own. The whole town is drawn into the battle over company survival, as the people of Jackson face a seemingly impossible choice. Author tour: Upper Midwest, Berkeley, CA ; Book One:… Read More

Baltimore, MD: I. & M. Ottenheimer. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1900. First Edition. Paperback. New old stock original pulp Paperback 191 pages fragile, slight tear in cover otherwise fine. #1 of the series. Book looks as though never read with bright colorful cover. The Title page has the subtitle on it and the cover has the train and bank robber theme. (see scan) Pages may be yellowing or browning due to age and paper quality. Minor freying to bottom of a few pages. Staples may be beginning to rust. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! Book now in archival sleeve to protect condition.Scarce. We provide free delivery tracking on US orders. ; James Boys; Vol. 1; Illustrated; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 191 pages; .

Baltimore, MD: I. & M. Ottenheimer. Very Good with no dust jacket. c 1900. First Edition. Paperback. Cover actually says James Boys, Notorious Bank and Trian Robbers but title page is The Border Bandits. Pulp paper contents browning and or yellowing due to age. Good to very good condition, may have minor tear and pages fragile due to age and it being a pulp. Book looks as though never read. An "Authentic and thrilling history of the noted outlaws. Compiled from reliable sources only and containing the latest facts in regard to these desperate freebooters.Also full particulars of the assassination of Jesse James." This book is protected by an archival quality sleeve to maintain present condition. Rare. Multiple copies may be available. ; James Boys; Vol. 1; Printed Photographs; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 180 pages; .

Baltimore, MD: I. & M. Ottenheimer. Good with no dust jacket. 1900. First Edition. Paperback. First edition. Paperback 191 page pulp so pages fragile, browning from age, slight tear in cover otherwise fine. Book looks as though never read. The Title page has the subtitle on it and the cover has the bank robber theme. (see scan) Pages are browning due to age and paper quality. Book now in archival sleeve to protect condition.Scarce. We provide delivery tracking on US orders. ; James Boys; Illustrated from Photos; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 191 pages; .

Decorah, IA: Anundsen Pub. Co. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Impression. Hardcover. Red Cover with gold lettering. Eight generations of Hemphills along with a Neill Family and Gardner Family Histories. Has a complete name index. A lot of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Virginia, and many other states. Author is from Florida. Rare. ; 1800-1999; Photographs; 211 pages .

Baltimore, MD: I & M Ottenheimer. Fair with no dust jacket. 1911. First Edition. Paperback. A complete record of their lives and deaths, narrating many of their stirring adventures,which have only recently come to light, and which have never appeared in print before. Compiled in thier home state Missouri. This is a pulp paperback and is fragile. Pages yellowing due to age and quality of paper used. May have water staining or tanning due to sun exposure. May have minor chipping and or spotting. This cover is originally blue and white and shows stage coach with robbers on horseback. Scarce if not rare. ; Illustrated; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 163 pages; .

Dundurn Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; Various. Hardcover. 1550026852 . Book and dust look new. Inscribed and signed by Rubes. Dust Jacket now in Mylar Protective Cover. Beautiful scarce collectors grade copy of this book. Jan Rubes has been a leading performer and director on stage, film, and TV, and in concert, opera, musical comedy, and drama. With an operatic career already established, the Czechoslovakia native immigrated to Canada in 1949 and was soon the leading bass in the Canadian Opera Company. He has performed throughout Canada and the U.S. both with the company and in countless solo recitals and appearances with symphony orchestras. Rubes has done more than 100 operatic roles and has appeared in more than 70 films, inluding the well-remembered Witness with Harrison Ford.With his wife, Susan Douglas Rubes, he helped develop Young People's Theatre in Toronto. A member of the Order of Canada and holder of two honourary doctorates, he has… Read More

Dodd, Mead & Co. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1906. First Edition. Hardcover. 1374931683 . Beautiful color plates by Fischer.; Color Illustrations; 9.5 X 6.5 X 0.7 inches; 268 pages .

Collins Reference. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. 0004722825 . Looks new never read. ; The Popular Jane's Gems Series; B&W Photographs; 4.6 X 3.2 X 0.9 inches; 256 pages .

Pantheon. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0679422315 . Book and dust look almost new. The author "offers a new framework for understanding Japan and the Japanese as they really are." Extensive notes section, bibliography, and index. ; 9.3 X 6.5 X 1.3 inches; 385 pages .

New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1947. First Edition; First Impression. Paperback. Greem cover in excellent condition. Has an additional color print included entitled "Great Wave off Kanagawa". Illustrated with 52 b-w halftone plates; Illustrated; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 131 pages .

Excalibur Pubns. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1996. First Edition. Paperback. 1880677113 . Looks new never read. Full of Photos and descriptions. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. We pack well, provide tracking, and ship daily or next business day!; Photographs; 8.75 X 0.25 X 11.25 inches; 60 pages .

Osprey Publishing. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1997. First Edition. Paperback. 1855325292 . ; Osprey Aircraft of the Aces No 13; 9.60 X 7.20 X 0.30 inches; 96 pages .

Venice, FL: Feather Fables Publishing Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Pictorial cover. As new condition. Inscribed by author. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Author Signed; Drawings & photographs; Signed by Author .

New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company. Fair with no dust jacket. 1889. First Edition; First Impression. Hardcover. Blue cover and gold lettering. Shows wear and bottom of spine freyed. Cover hinge is broken. First few pages loose, Remainder tight. ; Illustrated; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 404 pages .

Pelican. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; Fourth Printing. Paperback. 0882896539 . Looks new never read. A look at the James family with other families connected to them. Excellent photos and history. ; B&W Photographs; 8.0 X 5.4 X 0.4 inches; 112 pages .