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Dust Jacket: There is a barely visible 1/2" vertical tear on the lower left edge that has been tape mended by the original owner (photo). Some minor chipping of the top edge of the back panel. The remainder of the DJ is in excellent shape. Minor shelf wear visible only in refracted light, no toning due to excellent quality paper, and no marks or entries. The ISBN is unmarred and the original purchase price is still present (photo).Book: From the damage seen we can conclude that this book was lovingly cared for until it was inadvertently dropped on a hard surface damaging the spine/page junction. Amateur repair (photo) was done to maintain the book's structural integrity. The LR tip of the front board is creased from this fall (photo).The remainder of the book is As New New Condition. Japantown Boundry Map on both pastedown pages, color, and B&W photographs on virtually every page, many never before published. No marks or entries, no toning, and little expense was spared in making this publication a… Read More

Rated Near New Condition. Slight dent on top of the title board (see photo). No markings on any interior surface.

No Dust JacketBook: The top of the front board has a 1" dent. Light shelf wear on the acetate-covered boards.The remainder of the book is pristine. No marks or entries, no page toning, and the spine, and board junction are still tight and firm (photos). The book has possibly never been read."We know that there are tens of millions of plant and animal species, but we do not know enough to be able to describe the patterns and processes that characterize the distribution of species in space, time and taxonomic groups. Given that in practical terms it is impossible to expect to be able to document biodiversity with any degree of completeness other approaches must be used. Scaling rules offer one possible framework, and this book offers a synthesis of the ways in which scaling theory can be applied to the analysis of biodiversity. Scaling Biodiversity presents new views on quantitative patterns of the biological diversity on earth and the processes responsible for them. Written by a team of… Read More

Dust Jacket: Blemishes - Some barely detectable rubs on the back panel (photo). The remainder of the book is in mint condition. The DJ has no chips or tears. The front flap is unclipped and the suggested retail price is visible. The ISBN is undisturbed (photo).
Book: No blemishes. No marks or entries and no page toning. Strong and firm board/spine junction and the book lies flat, plumb, and square. No "cocking" (photo)
Author Signature: Found on the Title Page. Boldly displayed undedicated signature in black ink (photo).
This is the ninth of the highly popular Amelia Peabody mystery novels in the turn of the century Egypt. The year is 1903 and the feisty Egyptologist/Dective is again summonded to solve another ancient mystery.

Dust Jacket: Blemishes: Heavy shelf rubbing on the front panel (photo). Chips, rubs, an tears on panel edges (photo). The DJ remains structurally sound, the flaps are unclipped. The Cummings image was taken from a photograph taken by his wife. The DJ will be wrapped in a protective and removable Mylar cover prior to shipping to the purchaser of this collectable book.Book: Blemishes: Small dent on the top board (photo), a dent on the bottom of the backboard (photo). Discreet owner name on the first free endpaper (photo). Light uniform page toning consistent with a well-cared-for book that is 64 years old. The clothbound boards are clean, with "EEC" publisher stamp on the front board (photo). The board tips are not bent or blemished, the spine and board junction if firm and strong. the book lies flat, plumb, and square (photo).From Wikipedia: Edward Estlin Cummings (1894-1962), was an American poet, painter, essayist, author and playwright. He wrote approximately 2,900 poems, two autobiographical… Read More

COMPLETE 5-volume set in English language published during the era of the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Applicable to all volumes except as noted below. Minor rubs on panels and spines, uniform toning of panels and pages. No marks or entries. Binding is sturdy, can be handled and read with no concern. Volumes I, V have B&W photograph of author with protective tissue preceding Title page (photo).

Vol I. Occasional inked marginalia margin tics and underlines. Stated First Edition, 2nd Printing (1967). 347 pp.

Vol II. The top of the first free endpaper showing original owner's name has been carefully clipped. Stated First Edition, 2nd Printing (1967). 468 pp.

Vol III. Archival tape repair on the spine and panel top (photo). The top of the first free endpaper showing original owner's name has been carefully clipped. Stated First Edition, 2nd Printing (1967). 290 pp.

Vol IV. Archival tape repair on the spine (photo). Stated First Edition, 3rd printing (1969). 459 pp.

Vol V. Stated First Edition… Read More

Dust Jacket: Tears and creases on DJ edges caused by shelf wear (photo). Moderate toning on panels, heavy toning on the spine. The flaps are intact and the original retail price, $3.50, is shown (photo). The DJ has now been covered by a clear Mylar cover.Book: Moderate and uniform toning on pages. Pages 591 and continuing were accidentally dog-eared on the U/R quadrant, then straightened. Creases are still visible but not distracting. All pages are present and have no markings.From the DJ Front Panel: "For the past 15 years the lyrical voice of Robinson Jeffers has dominated American Poetry.""Today his contemporaries ungrudgingly acknowledge him as the leading exponent of rugged native poetry."125 selected poems from the author and his wife, Una, to whom he dedicates this book. First publication of four of Jeffers poems. Attribute: The presumed original owner folded and then paper-clipped a book review of this book contemporaneous with the publication date. The publisher is unknown but it appears to… Read More

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Book: Blemishes -- Minor wear and tear on panel surfaces. No chips or dents, no rubbing on the panel tips. No page toning. The spine has no crease, the binding is strong and firm (photo).
Occasional marginalia and highlights in the narrative. Does not detract from the content of the book.
Color photographs throughout the volume (photo).
"Designed to help both students and qualified practitioners test and improve their clinical skills. The book contains questions on the topic of periodontology. For each question the reader is required to give a diagnosis and recommendation for treatment."
Free and prompt shipping to domestic markets. Item is carefully covered in bubble-wrap prior to shipping. Safe arrival is guaranteed.

Rated Very Good + ConditionFirst Edition publication from UK Publisher. List price on dj is in British currency.Only blemish is shelf rubbing an small paper tears on bottom edge of dust jacket.Dedicated author signature is clear and distinct on Title Page in dark blue ink (see photo).

Dust Jacket: Light shelf-wear on panel edges. The flaps are unclipped, ISBN visible, and undisturbed, The DJ was printed in 2-99. No toning of the inner surface (photo).Book: No flaws (photo). The book was probably never read as the book still has that "new book" cracking when opened.

Dust Jacket: The area near top edge of the spine panel is crinkled due to shelf storage (photo). Everything else is "As New." Flaps are unclipped, the two ISBNs are visible and undisturbed. The original retail price is present.An "Autographed" removable sticker is on the front panel (photo), doubtless applied during an autograph signing at an unknown bookstore early in the publication's history.Book: Flawless."Justin Bailey is seventeen when he arrives at the shop of legendary muscle car mechanic Nick Campbell. Anguished and out of place among the students at his rural Connecticut high school."Harrison's debut novel received critical acclaim.

Rated As NewDust Jacket, As new. Book, As NewStated First Edition (see photo). Undedicated author signature on Title Page (see photo).

Dust Jacket Blemishes -- Minimal shelf rubs on panel surfaces. The edges of the flaps are partially and lightly toned, caused by light exposure during prolonged shelf storage. The DJ is otherwise pristine. Flaps are not clipped and the ISBN is undisturbed, this is not a resale book. If requested by purchaser, a complimentary protective Mylar cover will be expertly applied to the DJ so that the book can be handled confidently by the new owner.
Book Blemishes -- Original owner's bookplate on the title page, p. 99, and last free endpaper (photo). Light uniform page toning better than could be expected for a book that is over 4 decades old. Book is tight, clean, and firm. No marks or entries
Review by Christian Science Monitor (March, 1984)
In his new collection of essays, we find Berry adamant, didactic, and unabashedly partisan. The purpose of his assault is to resurrect the essential values of clarity, responsibility, and commitment to the living tradition of poetry. As the argument progresses, his… Read More

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Mint condition, possibly has never been read. No marks or entries, pages are untoned. The binding is new-condition (photo) tight, book lies flat, plumb, and square. Gold satin page marker, (photo) unusual feature found is books from small publisher such as Phanes Press.
Phanes Press was founded in 1985 as an independent book publisher but is no longer in existence. The company acquired by Red Wheel Conari in 2004.
Relevant inked illustrations with each chapter subject. Several appendices as well as a subject and author index (photo). Comprehensive and scholarly effort by Doctor of Classical Studies from University of Southern California. Dr. Condos published several books on mythology and taught at several California universities and colleges until her death in May, 2012.

No Dust JacketBook:Rare copy of a Limited Edition publication. Possibly one of 300 total.Uniform heavy toning, the entire book has an appealing aged sepia look (photo). All pages are present. There are some minor blemishes on the covers due to shelf storage (photo). No tears or folds. No entries or markings. Inexpensive publishing, the book is remarkably well preserved.Richly illustrated with historical photographs of vintage boats on the major tributaries of the Sacramento River and elsewhere. The center portion contains advertisements of restaurants, resorts, and supply sources for river boating enthusiasts (photo). Great moment and gift for any boating enthusiast or local historian.

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Volumes: Complete 7-volume set from the library of Englishman, William Greenly (see below). Stapled binding. Thin gilt bordering on both boards, ribbed spine with gilt lettering, and gilt-bordered compartments (photo). Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author in Volume One (photo). Subscriber's list in Volumes 3 & 5.Volumes 1 & 2 have the Greenley pasted bookplate and William's dated signature (photo). Volumes 3,4, & 6 have a Greenley bookplate and undated signature. Volumes 5 & 7 have bookplates only.All volumes have extensive tanning on the endpaper margins (photo). Heavy toning on page edges of all volumes.
Volume 7, The top and bottom spine edges are missing, and the title is partially defaced (photo). The cracked spine has been mended. Volume 6 has weakened boards but is still attached to the spine.
NOTE: Volume One is two volumes by separate authors. As noted by Sterne in the Preface, the first volume contains Mr.Yorick's re-published 7 sermons, followed by the second volume… Read More

Dust Jacket: As New condition. There is no shelf wear on the panels. The jacket edges and points have no folds, chips, tears, or wear spots. The flaps are unclipped and the suggested retail price remains. No toning (photo).

Book: As New condition. One blemish - the book's pages have a faint vertical wave, cause unknown. Yet the book still lies flat, plumb, and square.

The sturdy boards and spine are free of any blemishes or signs of use. The black lettering on the spine is sharp and unmarred. The quality paper stock (115 lb. Parilus Silk White) results in sharp and colorful photographs and no page toning (photo).

The Author and Artist. From Wikipedia:

Irving Penn (1917 –2009) was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent advertising work for clients including Issey Miyake and Clinique. His work has been exhibited internationally and continues to inform the art of photography. The artist… Read More

Rated Very Good. This U.K. publication limited availability in U.S. markets. The beautiful set would be a fine addition to the personal library of any Renaissance historian or book collector of that era. Numerous full-color illustrations and descriptive maps throughout. The color scheme of blue/burgundy carried out in alternate board colors of the five volumes. Books themselves rated: As New. The heavy and thick board slipcase is square and firm but has sunning exposure on the top face and rubbing on the right face (see photograph 2). The remainder of the case is pristine.Note: Shipping costs will be assessed due to the size and weight of this quality product.

Dust Jacket: The bottom corner and edge of the front title panel have small rubs. The remainder of the DJ is pristine.Book: Dent on the LR front board (photo). The remainder of the book is "As New' condition. No marks or entries. All pages and illustrations are present. No page toning, Binding is strong and firm (photo)."Exalted in the nineteenth century as virtuous exemplars of a prod pioneering spirit, and condemned in the twentieth as crude oppressors of a peaceful Native people, the Pilgrims' unavoidable importance in the narrative of Americans is reinforced annually in Thanksgiving Da's mythic commemorations."Highly acclaimed research and literary presentation.