charles m manly (31 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: VG. Charles F. W. Mielatz and T. R. Manly (illustrator). 12pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated, salvaged from a damaged issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume XLV, #2, December, 1892. Housed in protective mylar report cover.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine to Fine. Ken W. Kelly (front cover) (illustrator). First Edition. ----------paperback. A 281-page first edition paperback original anthology about what could have happened in World War II. Very modest shelfwear, appears unread, a near fine to fine copy.

SingleIssueMagazine. Zustand: Good to Very Good-. Vol. 17, No. 2. Edited by Sol Cohen. Cover art by Johnny Bruck. Includes "The Housebreakers" (novelet) by Ron Goulart; and reprints: "Hok Visits the Land of Legends" (short novel) by Manly Wade Wellman; "Make Room for Me" (novelet) by Theodore Sturgeon; "That We May Rise Again" by Charles Recour; "Full Circle" by H. B. Hickey; "The Metal Doom" (pt. 1 of 2) by David H. Keller, MD. Illustrated by Jeff Jones, Jay Jackson, Ed Valigursky, Leo Morey, and others. Foxed and tanned. Book.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Bound in publisher's green cloth. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Edge wear. Bookplate of Charles H. Baxley on verso, his name in gilt on front board.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Gahan Wilson; (illustrator). First Edition. (xv) 390 pp. Black cloth lettered in gilt on the spine; headband. Dj art by Gahan Wilson. Lightly rubbed at the corners of the dustjacket; price intact; no interior markings. This anthology contains: Introduction by Robert M. Price; The Final War by David H. Keller; The Letters of Cold Fire by Manly Wade Wellman; The Seventh Incantation by Joseph Payne Brennan; Doom of the House of Duryea by Earl Pierce Jr; Black Noon by C. M. Eddy; The Jewels of Charlotte by Duane Rimel; Horror at Vecra by Henry Hasse; Out of the Jar by Charles A. Tanner; The Earth Brain by Edmond Hamilton; Through the Alien Angle by Elwin G. Powers; Legacy in Crystal by James Causey; Thye Will of Claude Asher by C. Hall Thompson; The Dunstable Horror by Arthur Pendragon; The Crib ofHell by Arthur Pendragon; The Last Work of Pietro de Apono by Steffan B. Aletti; The Eye of Horus by Steffan B. Aletti; The Cellar Room by Steffan B. Aletti; Mythos by John Glasby; There Are More Things by Jorges Luis Borges; The Horror Out of Time by Randall Garrett; The Recurring Doom by S. T. Joshi; Necrotic Knowledge by Dirk W. Mosig; Night Bus by Don Burleson; The Pewter Ring by Peter Cannon; John Lehmann Alone by David Kaufmann; The Purple Death by Gustav Meyrinck; The Mists of Death by Richard F. Searight and Franklin Searight; and Shoggoth's Old Peculiar by Neil Gaiman. Size: 8vo. Book.

hardcover. Zustand: very good. Illus. Thin 4to, green cloth. New York: Society of Automotive Engineers, 1942.

Hardback. First Edition Thus. This lovely 1942 first edition thus of A Description of the Manly Engine Reprinted from Langley Memoir on Mechanical Flight Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge by Samuel Pierpont Langley and Charles M Manly is now in the possession of St Marys Books Bound in olive green cloth with gold gilt lettering on the cover and spine this handsome edition contains 254 pages of text peppered with black and white photographs diagrams and equations This copy is in good condition with only some minor stains on the cover a small inscription and some minor foxing on the free endpaper to report this book remains remarkably well preserved given its age and rarity The Manly Engine is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any aeronautical engineering enthusiast or collector. book.

Zustand: New. Print on Demand.

Zustand: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the literary landscape of the Elizabethan revenge tragedy, a genre born in the sixteenth century and epitomized by plays like "Hamlet" and "The Spanish Tragedy." The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the genre's characteristics, from its preoccupation with themes of vengeance, madness, and morality to its use of soliloquies, scenes of violence, and supernatural elements. The book examines the historical and literary context of the revenge tragedy, exploring its roots in classical drama and its influence on later literary movements. Through close readings of key plays, the author unravels the genre's complex web of motivations, exploring the psychology of revenge and the moral dilemmas it poses. This book offers a fresh perspective on a significant chapter in literary history, shedding light on the genre's enduring power and its relevance to our understanding of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book re-examines Geoffrey Chaucer's beloved poem The Parlement of Foules in light of its historical and literary context. The author argues that a contemporary political situation, rather than mere avian allegory, shaped the poem. The author suggests the poem's focus on a formel refusing the advances of three eagle suitors reflects the political climate of Richard II's court in 1381. A historical analysis of the political maneuverings around the marriages of Philippa of Lancaster and William of Hainaut supports this new interpretation. The author shows the poem to be an allegory about the role of a lower house of Parliament, represented by the birds, in opposing a match desired by the Crown. The innovative reinterpretation, evidence-based approach, and contextual insights presented by the author offer a fresh perspective on Chaucer's enduring work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of the sonnet as a poetic form, from its origins in the Italian Renaissance to its adoption and adaptation by poets in England. Exploring the works of renowned sonneteers such as Petrarch, Shakespeare, and Milton, the author demonstrates how the sonnet allowed poets to express complex emotions and ideas with remarkable precision, conciseness, and lyrical beauty. By tracing the development of the sonnet through different historical and cultural contexts, the book illuminates the ways in which this enduring poetic form has reflected the changing sensibilities and preoccupations of successive generations of readers and writers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Slight edge wear. Name inside.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Rebound in sturdy green library buckram with gilt title, volume number, and university abbreviation and dewey decimal number on white spine label. Ex-library with bookplate, withdrawn stamp on top edges. A number notation in ink, three leaves with perforated university initials, due date slip. No other library markings such as cardholder, etc. Few very small edge tears on leaves, one tape-mended corner chip, else Very Good. Original wrappers not bound in. Large quarto (nearly folio). xi + iii + 115 + iii + 23 pp. + xi + 320 pp. All 111 plates present. Many fascinating photographs of flight experiments.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No jacket. The Smithsonian Institution, 1911. Hardback, 4to, xi,320pp, illust. A little foxing to endpapers and title, final page marked and torn. Rebound in blue cloth, slightly bumped. A good copy. /3.3us . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).

Green Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First American Edition. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge Volume 27 Number 3. First edition, 320 pp, two parts in one volume, part 1 (1887-1896) by S P Langley, Part 2 (1897-1903) by his assistant Charles M Manly who took over the project on the death of the original author, many black and white photos and charts, pages clean, occasional stamps of Wenham Public Library, original publisher's green cloth, edges a little rubbed, gilt lettering to spine and upper board, front hinge just starting to split, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1911. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A LARGE, HEAVY BOOK YOU MAY BE ASKED TO PAY MORE THAN THE BASIC POSTAGE QUOTED ON ABE FOR SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE UK. Size: Large 4to. Aeronautical.

Leatherbound. Zustand: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 94. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1942 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 94.

soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 320 pages + 101 full-page plates. Wrps. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Vol. 27, #3. Some marginal sun-fading of wrappers and light soiling, especially at top edge; otherwise a very good tight clean copy.I doubt that it was ever opened. Some silverfish damage to lower inside edge of title page.  Many pages still uncut. With a green board (mottled on spine) to wrap around with the title in gilt on spine, not quite large enough however, hence soiling to top edges.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Handsomely bound in modern three quarter cloth with marbeled boards. Front wrapper, which is bound in, has some professional repair, as does the first few leaves. 101 illustrations (complete). Two parts, 329 pages.10 x 13 inches. Langley (1834-1906) was a precursor to the Wright Brothers. His Aerodrome No. 6 flew in an unmanned flight 4200 feet at 30 miles per hour on November 28, 1896. This success led him to convince the U.S. War Department to fund a unsuccessful $50,000 research project into manned flight.

First Edition. First edition. Folio (32.5cm). Rebound in modern half blue buckam, blue cloth over boards, gilt titles to front and spine, original paper front cover bound in at rear; modern endpapers; [xii],320pp; 104 plates, including both diagrams and half-tone photographs. Ex-library Yale University Museum, with stamps to t.p., front wrapper, and text. A straight, sturdy copy, some spotting to top edge, minor toning to text leaves but plates clean and bright: Very Good. A chronicle of Langley and Manly's work on the Great Aerodrome, an experimental manned flying machine. Though it failed two flying tests in 1903, work on the Aerodrom helped Manley develop the Manly-Balzer engine, the first purpose-designed aircraft engine. Langley was also the third secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge Vol. 27, No. 3.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1892 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 124 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 124 Language: English.

hardcover. Zustand: very good. Washington, The Smithsonian 1911. Solid quarto publisher's cloth; xii,320pp and 101 plates, illustrations and diagrams through the text. A fairly splendid copy. Langley's experiments in flight from 1887 to 1903; those up until 1896 written by him, those subsequent written by his assistant Manly. *This item might cost more to post than quoted by abe.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1896 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 360 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 360 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1892. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 124, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 124 124.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1911 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 562 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 562 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1896. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 355, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 355.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1911. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume Part-1 (1887 to 1896), Pages:- 550, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume Part-1 (1887 to 1896) 550.

Full Leather Bound. Zustand: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 12.7 x 19.05 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1896] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 355, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 355.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1942. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 94, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 94 94.