Search Results: Titles starting with N from R. Siedlecki Vintage Books

Washington D.C.: American Defense Preparedness Association , 1976. August 1976. Monograph. Paperback format, 8x10-inches, 32 pages. Condition: Light bumps to corners, else overall Near Fine. Text is clear, readable; illustrations are vivid. Here is a discussion of the various types of weapons used aboard ship during the Revolutionary War, including both heavy and light ordnance. Also described are the various types of projectile and powder charges and the duties performed by gun crews in the difficult environment of battle. Historical and informative. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Paperback Format. Near Fine.

New York: Riverhead Books, 2002. [2002] FIRST EDITION, hardcover and dustjacket. Black and turquoise binding, gilt lettering and designs, maroon endpapers, 577 pages. Condition of hardcover: Light bumps to two spine corners. Stored in temperature-controlled environment, free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a smoker. Overall, Near Fine, like new. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Minor folds, two corner bumps from handling and shelving, however free of tears and chips. Overall Near Fine, like new. This outstanding book is a fresh translation of the Four Gospels and Revelation, and also a superb act of restoration, in which these Christian scriptures are returned to their Judaic origins and contest. It helps the reader gain a greater understanding of the Gospels. A remarkable, historic book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be… Read More

New York: Duobooks, 1977. [1977] FIRST EDITION SIGNED, HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET [believed to be first edition, although publisher does not indicate. Published same year of inauguration]. Vintage photographs, 128 pages. [SIGNED "J. CARTER." SIGNED IN THE BOOK, NOT ON A BOOKPLATE OR STICKER]. Condition of binding: Fine condition. Text clean and readable, vintage photos clear and vivid. In gift-giving condition. Kept in temperature-controlled room; free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Protected in Mylar cover. Very light shelf wear, age toning, else overall Near Fine. This is a permanent record of a renewal leadership, the inauguration of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America. Here is documentation of photos covering the major happenings during a gala week of parades, pageantry, parties and solemn rites, an illuminating essay on the presidency, biographies of the new president and vice president, an inaugural poem, all… Read More

Boston: Harold Vinal, Ltd., Publishers, 1931. [1931] FIRST EDITION hardcover. An abstract impression-like style binding; black cloth backstrip (spine), gilt lettering, 89 pages. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE OR RECENT REPRINT. THIS IS THE 1931 FIRST EDITION. Condition: Age wear/toning, shelf wear/chips, two corners showing. Former owner's name on first free endpaper, small chip to first blank, lightly age toned pages. Pages are clean, clear. Text very readable. Overall: Very Good. This is a wonderful collection of poems about New York – charming and delightful. Here are emotional and awareness poems such as New York, The Tides, Deep of Night, Alda, Dream-Music, To Joan, Song Sparrow, September, Amalfi, My Town, and many more. And it's vintage. Scarce book. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We… Read More

Wellington, New Zealand: John Long, 1904. 1904. FIRST EDITION hardcover. SIGNED AND DATED (1905) on the first free endpaper by Gov. Chase Salmon Osborn. Next to his signature he wrote "Sault, U.S.A. 1905." Osborn was Governor of Michigan, 1911-13. Book includes color frontispiece, a comprehensive Appendix and Index, 719 pages. Condition: Lightly age toned/scattered faded areas; considerable foxing to edges; light corner bump to binding; shelf wear; paper label on spine is curled slightly with minor chip; some rubbing; short cracks to first/rear hinges; the governor's book plate on first pastedown endpaper along with a small number penned next to it; else overall Good to Very Good. Text is clear and readable. A nice first edition, vintage - especially important because it was Gov. Chase Salmon Osborn's personal copy. Protected in Mylar cover. Here you'll find an overview of New Zealand; statistical information (population, education, manufacturing); special subjects (advances to… Read More

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1898. 1898. Hardcover. Scarce early printing (not a facsimile or recent digital reprint; this is the 1898 edition). Green binding, gilt lettering, illustrations on top cover, spine, 416 pages, 22 illustrations. Condition of binding: Expected darkening with a few discoloration spots, light wear to corners; shelf wear; small chips, wear to top/foot of spine; slight lean to upper portion (from shelving); Hinges partially cracked. Internally: Minor chips/dings to endpapers/preliminaries, title page partially detached, old gift inscription on first blank (dated 1955); light, scattered foxing, brown age spots to pages, expected darkening to edges. Overall Fair to Good. Text is very readable, illustrations are clear, vivid. Here is classic Joel Chandler Harris, the folklorist who became famous for his Uncle Remus children/juvenile stories. He spent most of his life working in Atlanta. This book has many of his favorites: Mr. Fox and Miss Goose; Brother… Read More

Rbana and Chicago: University of Illinois, 1990. [1990] 3rd printing. Deep blue hardcover, silver lettering, 281 pages including Index. Illustrated dustjacket. Condition of hardcover: Overall Fine. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of smoke smells from a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Light bump to one corner, few creases at extremities; else overall Near Fine. This is about the Civil War battle at Stones River, where both the Union and Confederate armies lost over one-quarter of their forces in battle casualties. The Confederacy's defeat at Stones River unleashed a wave of dissension that crippled the army's high command and ultimately closed Tennessee to the South for two years. The book's author, Cozzens, lets the men who fought the battle speak for themselves, through letters, diaries, memoirs, and battlefield communications. An excellent historical story -- perfect for Civil War buffs. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in… Read More

Shippensburg, PA: Normal School, 1926. [April 1926] Vol. 30, Number 3. 41 pages plus seven pages of advertising at end. Condition: Foxing marks and faint age toning to binding. Rear cover creased. Text block: Top corners bump. Else overall Very Good. Text is clean and very readable. This publication of The Cumberland Valley State Normal School presents principal's letter, Pennsylvania course of study, teaching in the training school during the summer session, program of classes for the summer session, class reunions, cupid's and stork columns, athletics at Normal, alumni personals, outdoor English lessons, spelling, reading, and much more. Very informative, historical, and collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Pamphlet. Very Good.

Birmingham, Alabama: The Notable Trials Library, 1990. [1990] First Special Edition Deep Red Hardcover, Quarter-Bound in Genuine Leather (spine stamped in 22-karat gold) by The Notable Trials Library. This is a Fine Binding with gilt designs and lettering, gilt on all edges, four raised ridges on spine, marbled endpapers, special premium text paper, satin bookmark, 519 pages. Includes several vintage photographs in the volume and comprehensive Index. For this edition, the famous Alan M. Dershowitz wrote the Introduction. Film for this book was prepared from the first edition of 1984. Here is an excellent historical overview of the famous 1946 Nuremberg Trial of Nazi leaders. The captured Nazi leaders - those who did not commit suicide - was the subject of much controversy. Even prior to the end of the war, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau proposed that a list of major war criminals be prepared, and as soon as they were captured and identified, they would be shot. This is an insightful,… Read More

Ocean Park, California: Kate Perkinson Howard, 1911. [1911] FIRST EDITION hardcover. Illustration of owls on top cover; small illustrations of an owl throughout book; 47 pages. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE, PRINT-ON-DEMAND BOOK; OR A MORE RECENT COPY. THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1911 FIRST EDITION. Condition: Scattered scuffs, small dings, age darken binding with a hint of shelf wear. Foxed, old damp spots, offsets to endpapers and title page. Faint age toning to text; two pages with corner crease. Else overall Good Plus. Text is clear, very readable. Protected in Mylar cover. This is a charming, delightful children's book of rhymes. According to the author, "The idea of sending these rhymes to the hearts of active children, came through, conversations with a friend on the subject of strengthening the memory, and realizing that children much more readily accept and retain facts in verse or rhyme than in prose." Rhymes feature the Star Spangled Banner, Robert Fulton, Measurements, Airship, Golden Rule,… Read More