Search Results: Titles starting with M from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Arco Publishing, 1958. Hardcover First Edition (1958), so stated. Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows indications of moderate use: the front panel is somewhat bowed; a couple of small soil spots to the bottom of the front panel; former owner's name inscribed at the top of the front free endpaper; some heavy smudging to the fore-edge; the binding is square and remains quite secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A well-loved copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and numerous cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows significant wear to extremities with small chips and heavy rubbing and soiling to the panels; unclipped; mylar-protected. Heavy wear and numerous cosmetic flaws, but remains intact. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.65 x 5.15 x 0.65 inches). 196 pages. Illustrated with 119 illustrations, drawings, photographs, schematics, diagrams, graphs, and tables… Read More

Indianapolis, IN Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1980. Hardcover Limited Edition (500, of which this is Number 67). INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY ALAN ALDA. Limited Edition: 500, of which this is Number 67. Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: light shelving wear to the bottom edges of the blue cloth-covered boards; faint foxing at the outside edges of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows moderate wear to extremities, with small loss to the corner tips and at the head and heel of the backstrip and several tiny snags and tears; mild overall rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Flawed but serviceable, showing moderate wear. NOT… Read More

Redwood City, CA M&T Press, 1989. Paperback First Ed thus, later printing. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 293pp. First Ed thus, later printing. Trade Paperback.

Seguin, TX Mutual UFO Network, 1995. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows several spots of rodent chew or perhaps slug work at and around the backstrip (the titles are for the most part unaffected: bold and clearly legible); else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some unfortunate flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.85 x 8.25 x 0.65 inches). 315 pages. Liberally illustrated with duotone photographs, reproductions of documents, graphs, tables, drawings, etc. Language: English. Weight: 25.6 ounces. Paperback.

Boston, MA Ginn & Company: The Atheneum Press, 1903. Hardcover First Edition Thus [1903], later printing [1904]. Very Good+: shows moderate wear to the extremities and the mildest rubbing to the panels; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Remains a handsome little volume: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.75 x 4.6 x 0.65 inches). xxxiii, 94 pages. Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Charles Lane Hanson. Weight: 5.5 ounces. Dark Olive-Grey cloth over boards with Gilt titles and designs at the front panel and gilt titles at the backstrip. Standard English Classics Series. First Edition Thus [1903], later printing [1904]. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

New York, NY Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: Harvest, 1969. Paperback First Edition Thus [1969], later printing [1975]. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of a bump to the upper front corner, which has imparted a barely discernible crease to that corner of the first few pages; else, only the mildest rubbing. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 300 pages. First Edition Thus [1969], later printing [1975]. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Random House: Vintage, 1987. Paperback First Edition Thus [1987]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1987]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: a couple of very faint smudges to the top and bottom edges of the text block and the very mildest rubbing to thre wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xxii, 550 pages.  Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster, 1986. Hardcover First Edition (1986), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1986), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows faint, but pervasive foxing to the top edge of the text block and several tiny flecks to the fore-edge as well; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only minor, unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'.The DJ shows only the faintest hint of toning… Read More

Traverse City, MI Village Press, Inc., 20022004. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of extremely careful use: free of wear to the extremitie; former owner has used the magazine as a base when writing down a phone number and this has caused a superficial indentation of the number at the front panel; else flawless; binding perfectly secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 52pp. Paperback: Slick Paper Magazine. Staple-Bound Wraps. Includes Articles on A Cart for your Sterling Powered Tractor; Easy Lathe Tool-Height Gage; Silver-Solder Techniques; Build the Engine Mill; the Ubiquitous Morse Taper and more. Formerly this magazine was entitled: "Projects in Metal".

Traverse City, MI Village Press, Inc., 1999. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: free of wear to the extremities; only the mildest rubbing to wrapper covers; binding perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 60pp. Paperback: Slick Paper Magazine. Staple-Bound Wraps. Includes an Article on Cambering a Rifle Barrel for Accuracy, A Band Saw Base, A Cyclone Dust Collector, a 1" Reverse Arbor, more. Formerly this magazine was entitled: "Projects in Metal".

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Guy B.E. Lautard , 2005. Paperback Second Edition (2005); Tenth Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the panels; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a single very minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches). vi, 206 pages. Liberally illustrated with drawings, diagrams, and photographs. Weight: 1 pound, 5.3 ounces. Second Edition (2005); Tenth Printing. Paperback. 

Traverse City, MI Village Press, Inc., 2002. Paperback Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities, and there is a crease near the upper front corner; else only the mildest rubbing and a couple of very tiny, faint soil spots to the wrapper covers; binding perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 60pp. Paperback: Slick Paper Magazine. Staple-Bound Wraps. Includes Articles on Power Cross-Feed for a Milling Machine; Bench Size Combination Press and Brake; Trigger Treatise; Propane-Fired Furnace; Jet Lathe Modifications; Using Surplus Circuit-Board Tooling; and much more. Formerly this magazine was entitled: "Projects in Metal".

New York, NY Japan Publications, 1988. Hardcover First Edition (1988), so stated. First Edition (1988), so stated. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows just a hint of shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the mildest shelving wear. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". The DJ shows a faint wrinkle and a tiny, closed tear at the top edge of the front panel; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.55 x 6.3 x 1 inches). 242 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 7.2 ounces. Hardback with DJ. 

New York, NY Japan Publications, 1984. Paperback First Edition (1984), so stated. First Edition (1984), so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows a thin line of discoloration to the outside edges of the rear panel; moderate wear to the extremities; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.25 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches). 144 pages. Foreward by Michio Kuchi. Duotone illustrations by Melissa Sweet. Language: English. Weight: 15.5 ounces. Trade Paperback. Tara examines the "oriental view" of mental health and discusses the use of a macrobiotic diet… Read More

Tokyo, Japan & NY: Japan Publications, Inc. (1984). Very Good+. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows mild rubbing to the self-wrapper covers; just a touch of wear to the extremities; a faint crease near the lower front corner and an even fainter crease to the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Not far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Small 4to. (10.25 x 7.25 x 0.85 inches). Liberally illustrated with duotone drawings, charts, tables, etc. Foreward by Christianne Northrup, M. D. . Edited by Edward and Wendy Esko. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

New York, NY: Doubleday. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1997. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows just a hint of shelving wear to the lower extremities; a small, faint soil spot to the top edge; a tiny, superficial 'ding' to the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding is ever so slightly cocked off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a small rubbed area at the bottom of the front panel and the price has been clipped; else flawless; mylar-protected. Remains attractive but not without flaw. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

London, UK Random House: Secker & Warburg , 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1998), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a faint tanning to the text pages, due to aging. else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single minor, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.35 x 0.8 inches). 262 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10.5 ounces.… Read More

Paris, France Oevre de Saint-Paul. Hardcover Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging. Binding is starting at the hinges but remains secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 32mo. 32pp. Illustrated with unattributed drawings in black & white. Boards decorated with gilt and black designs; the titles at the backstrip and small and slightly rubbed, but remain legible. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

Seattle, WA University of Washington Press, 1968. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. One page shows a few lines of HI-LIGHTING. Else, Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of considerable, if careful use: shows very slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; noticieable rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; several light creases near the top of the front hinge, which has been carefully reinforced with clear tape; the former owner's name and address at the upper corner of the front endpaper; the binding is secure; but for the one hi-lighted page, the text is clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. 303pp. Translated and Edited by Daniel C. Gerould and C.S. Durer. Foreward by Jan Kott. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. University Press Paperback. Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz (Polish: [sta'?iswaf ig'nat?s?… Read More

New York, NY Random House, 1947. Hardcover Very Good in Good+ DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: mild shelving wear to the lower extremities; the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and a single minor, unobtrusive flaw. The DJ shows moderate wear to extremities, with scant loss to rubs and chips and short, closed tears to the top edge of the rear panel; mild rubbing; clipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x 1 inches). 213 pages. Translated from the French by Warre Bradley Wells. Language: English. Weight: 15.1 ounces. This may be a book-club edition, though the book shows none of the characteristic… Read More