Verlag: Wheelock Whitney & Company, New York, 1983
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Photographic (illustrator). Edition Unstated. slight crushing of the top part of the spine section, no other damage to detail. An auction catalogue reproduced in colour, with a bare minimum of reference. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [64] pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Art & Design; Catalogue; Inventory No: 0248902.
Verlag: Charles Letts, London, 1992
ISBN 10: 1852381256 ISBN 13: 9781852381257
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Softcover (Side-stapled). Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. diagrammatic (illustrator). reprint. previous owner's name and rubberstamp on the first two pages of the book, a couple of handling marks, but essentially very good, and without damage. The illustrations are presented on graph paper, and while they can be used for any form of decoration, came with a heap of books on cake decorating, for which they would also be suitable. You have your Father Christmas, the nativity, snowmen, animals (and helping penguins are part of Christmas I don't quite know,) Christmas decorations, candles and centrepieces & Flowers and children, rendered in red ink. Over 100 traditional patterns Size: A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). 48 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: diagrammatic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Art & Design; Cooking, Wine & Dining. ISBN: 1852381256. ISBN/EAN: 9781852381257. Inventory No: 0242962.
Verlag: budget books, Melbourne, 1985
ISBN 10: 0868014834 ISBN 13: 9780868014838
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Comic
Softcover (Side-stapled). Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. Edition Unstated. a clean copy very slightly rubbed at the corners, no other damage to describe. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Type: Comic Book. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Humour; Cartoons; Art & Design. ISBN: 0868014834. ISBN/EAN: 9780868014838. Inventory No: 0253957.
Verlag: Paul Hamlyn, London, 1965
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. photographs & map (illustrator). Edition Unstated. In cloth bound hardcover with illustrated hieroglyphic cover, black-and-white photographs, colour plates; one page has been crumpled, prior book-seller's sticker on the bottom right hand corner of the front paste down, Previous owner's name at the top of the 1st page. No other damage to detail. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. 153 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photographs & map. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Egypt; Ancient (BC); Archaeology. Inventory No: 0256954.
Verlag: Hinkler Books, Heatherton, Victoria, 2011
ISBN 10: 1741836778 ISBN 13: 9781741836776
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. photographs (illustrator). Edition Unstated. there is a small bump to the top left hand corner of the rear panel. There is no other damage to describe. The book contains easy to follow recipes with lots of hints and tips, and photographs of the finished product. There is everything from biscuits and cakes through to full meals, and comfort foods. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. 224 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; ISBN: 1741836778. ISBN/EAN: 9781741836776. Inventory No: 0256358. Hardcover (Laminated Illustrated boards).
Verlag: Department Of Botany, University Of Minnesota, 1946
Anbieter: Terrace Horticultural Books, St. Paul, MN, USA
Erstausgabe
Soft cover. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. Although the book has not indication of this, This copy was in the collection of John Moore the Author when We Purchased it from The Family. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Copyright Date: 1946 Quarto, 1946, PP.99.
Verlag: Paul Hamlyn, London, 1965
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. photographs & map (illustrator). Edition Unstated. In cloth bound hardcover with illustrated hieroglyphic cover, black-and-white photographs, colour plates; dust jacket has no damage, book is clean, and without annotations. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. 153 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photographs & map. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Egypt; Ancient (BC); Archaeology. Inventory No: 0281590.
Verlag: H. R. James & Co, Adelaide No date
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Softcover. Zustand: Good. Edition Unstated. There is a small round mark of the top of the front cut out cover, probably from a cup or similar and a small piece of paper stuck to the bottom of the rear panel of the cover. There is on the inside of the front cover a gift notation to the previous owner. Quite neat and tidy, I didn't notice it for the first couple of times I looked through the book. The photographs show no damage. There are 16 plates reproduced in sepia, and one page of text at the rear of the book which advises that the gum trees of Australia are among some of the tallest reason in the world. The National library of Australia suggests that this book may have been published in the nineteen twenties. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Type: Ephemera. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Natural History & Resources; Australia; Photography. Inventory No: 0271832.
Verlag: George G. Harrap, London, 1924
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Hardcover. Zustand: USED_GOOD. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. no Indication (illustrator). Reprint. As can be seen in the dust jacket is chipped to the head and tail of the darkened spine, and has tears. The book belong to a high school library and there is a small neat round stamp on the front end page, page 15, page 65, and on the inside of the rear panel. No annotations. Foxing to the edges of the pages, offset tanning of front and rear free end pages, illustrated with a colour frontispiece, and a number of black-and-white drawings, and the musical score for Frithiof's Song Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 128 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: no Indication. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Scandinavia; Inventory No: 0271793.
Verlag: Treasure Press, London, 1990
ISBN 10: 185051478X ISBN 13: 9781850514787
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Hardcover. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Heath, Bill Tidy, Larry (illustrator). reprint. slight bumping into the head and tail of the spine, otherwise a clean copy that appears to be free of annotation. A collection of "quotes", many of which have the status of being urban myths but nevertheless enjoyable. "If one could only teach the English how to talk and the Irishtown to listen, society would be quite civilised."  Oscar Wilde Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 623 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Reading creases on the spine, age toning of the page edges. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Heath, Bill Tidy, Larry. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: humour; ISBN: 185051478X. ISBN/EAN: 9781850514787. Inventory No: 0241277.
Verlag: George Kent Ltd, Luton, England, 1938
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Hardcover (Full Leather). Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Revised Edition. 264 pages, illustrated with diagrams, tables, and photographs. Erratum pasted to the inside of the front cover. previous owner's rubber stamp at the top of the title page, slight insect damage to the external margin of page 3/4 and 5/6. Published for the centenary year of George King Ltd Size: 64mo - up to 3" tall. please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Engineering, Industrial, Trade; Reference. Inventory No: 0272791.
Verlag: Burns Oates & Washbourne Ltd., London No date
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Hardcover. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. Edition Unstated. there is a prize inscription dated 1921 on the 1st page, there is no publication date. The edges of the pages show foxing, and there is quite some foxing on pages 8 & 9. Otherwise in quite good order for a book that is probably 100 years old. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 72 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Fiction; Christianity; Religion & Theology. Inventory No: 0251822.
Verlag: no details, No Data No date
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Zustand: Very Good. no Indication (illustrator). no indication. a small where a mother takes her two children and some shopping, and the only indication of possible age was the use of the words "nylon dress", which is to me suggests that it was printed just after WW II, possibly 1952  1955 given its age book is an extremely good condition, there is a Byron Mark rear panel, internally, clean, no other marks the staples have not rusted Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [12] pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: no Indication. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Children; 1950s; Inventory No: 0282683.
Verlag: Victorian Football League, 1977
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Erstausgabe
Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. a clean copy, showing signs of handling, and with the word "DRAW" neatly written just under the title on the front cover, and with a small closed tear on the left-hand side of the rear panel measuring approximately a quarter of an inch. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. 48 pages. Item Type: Magazine. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Inventory No: 0238898.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Anbieter: True World of Books, Delhi, Indien
LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1858 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. 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: 592 Volume 3 Language: French.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Anbieter: True World of Books, Delhi, Indien
LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1858 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. 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: 602 Volume 1 Language: French.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Anbieter: True World of Books, Delhi, Indien
LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1858 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. 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: 623 Language: French.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Anbieter: True World of Books, Delhi, Indien
LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1858 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. 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: 783 Volume 2 Language: French.
Verlag: Victorian Football League, 1978
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Erstausgabe
Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. a clean copy, no damage. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. 66 pages. Item Type: Magazine. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Inventory No: 0238899.
Verlag: Cassell Petter & Galpin, London No date
Anbieter: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Zustand: Very Good. Various (illustrator). Edition Unstated. illustrated hardcover, gilt and black infill to the spine and front cover. the readers on the inside of the front cover a prize plate from the Paisley Grammar School and Academy dated 1881-82.there is no other indication of the dating the publication of this, the eighth thousand printing. All edges of the pages are gilded. starting at page 6, there is a illustration on the left-hand Page, and opposite, as either some poetry or a short story of an inspirational nature. Some of the illustrations bear an artist's initials -- C.R. or H.R, or H.J.R. there is no damage to the hinges. The only damage internally as a small tear at the lower right hand side of the frontispiece. At the rear of the book there are 4 pages of advertisements. Size: Small Hardcover. 183, [5] pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Christianity; Children. Inventory No: 0252509.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Anbieter: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Indien
Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1858. 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: - French, Vol: - Volume 3, Pages: - 588, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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 3 588.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Anbieter: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Indien
Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1858. 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: - French, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages: - 598, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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 1 598.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Anbieter: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Indien
Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1858. 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: - French, Pages: : - 621, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 621.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Anbieter: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Indien
Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1858. 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: - French, Vol: - Volume 2, Pages: - 781, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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 2 781.
Verlag: R. Wrightson Birmingham, 1830
Anbieter: J. R. Young, Birmingham, Vereinigtes Königreich
Karte Erstausgabe
8vo, 22x14cm (8¾"x5½"). First edition. History and topography of the county including itineraries and a description of canals; with sections, including directories, on Birmingham (pages 119-488), Alcester, Stratford, Nuneaton, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Tamworth, Warwick, Kenilworth, Leamington, Rugby, Coventry, and other centres. Defective copy, missing all preliminary leaves (including Wrightson list of products) and title-page; no indication present of author, publisher, or publication date. Present are pages III-XIII(1) & 1-800, plus folding county map (dated 1828) and 33 engraved plates. Text with a scattering of notes in margins, all in black ink in the same 19th-century copperplate hand, and underlinings and paragraph 'boxing' quite dense in parts; first six leaves (pages III-XIII(1)) and index (pages 795-800) spotted & toned, page III also a little dust- & handling-marked. Text otherwise occasionally lightly spotted and/or toned. Brightly hand-coloured folding map by W. Ebden in nine (3x3) segments, with a number of flaws:- some light and very sparse spotting / curved closed tear of length about 15cm from inner edge passing through lowest inner segment and into lowest central segment / closed tear of length 23cm along fold separating upper two inner segments from upper two central segments / four minor closed tears from outer edges - three along folds (one extending beyond map border and another into border, the other confined to margin), and one from fore-edge of lowest outer segment extending beyond border / outer edges nicked at some fold positions / free inner edges of upper two inner segments creased & furled / minor misfold affecting all three inner segments, with result that sheet fore-edge a little nicked & toned where protruding a little from text-block. Six topographical plates:- Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick, Leamington, Tamworth, Stratford-on-Avon. One page-size map of New Harlem. 26 plates of advertisements for local trades and industries; the majority illustrated, three printed on both sides, two folding. Plate opposite page 256 misfolded, and toned & nicked along parts of upper- & fore-edges where protruding a little from text-block. Later purely-functional dark blue cloth binding, backstrip with gilt abbreviated title and gilt rules at head and foot. Hinges with open frayed splits of lengths 7.5cm from head of front and 11cm from head of rear; front hinge also a little rubbed close to foot. Covers faintly marked, outer corners lightly worn and a little curled. Endpapers split along hinges; front hinge slack, rear hinge just a little slack. Engraved armorial bookplate on front pastedown, family member's signature on final page of contents; more recent owner signature above bookplate. Edges of text-block red-speckled; top edge quite deeply darkened, other edges toned. Binding still holding; contents generally clean and tight, folding map clean and fresh but in need of repair. A defective, but fairly GOOD copy.
Zustand: Fine. Number of pages: 79 Size: Mook.
Zustand: Fine. Volume: 1.
Verlag: Platt & Peck, New York,, 1910
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. HBDJ, 1910. Early Edition, Pretext Lists Thru Dorothys Tour. 12mo. Grey & Blue Decorated cloth Hard Cover with Girl in Hat inside Circle on front. Book Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good -. AS-IS, Reprint. This #9 in the Dorothy series lists to #11 in book. Rough edges at top and bottom of spine, a tiny insect damage spot and very mild edgewear show on the beige cloth boards. Cover has Dorothy in period costume decorated in blue with black letters and decorations. Dust Jacket spine is completely faded but front and back are bright and show only mild soil Quite a few DJ small tears tiny chips and rough edges can be found, Back DJ small chips , but this book and jacket are in amazingly good shape for a book nearly 100 years old. 260 pgs , NO ADS IN Back, Spine ends DJ small chips Tears.
Verlag: No Indication., No Indication.
Anbieter: EmJay Books, Bradford., Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. No Jacket. Unique. 122pp, illustrated from old engravings by Henry Downes Miles and others, stats, tables, recipes. Appears to be a collection of articles from unknown sources (English Country Life possibly), aged but reprinted as pages consecutive, plenty of detail. Clean and tight in homemade removable polythene sleeve. 1kg.
(London, Bulwer and Co., 1803). 4to. Without wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London." Year 1803-Part II. Pp. 339-382 and 2 engraved plates. First appearance of a fundamental paper in cosmology and physics as it contains the first observational data to support that Newton's dynamical laws holds outside the solar system. Herschel shows here that the circulating motions of double-stars were under gravitational forces. Until then the validity of the law of gravity was only established within the solar system. Now, a century after the establishment of the law, it was traced out in the motion of incredibly distant stars and the theory first truly earned its title of Universal. The exact proof of the mutual gravitation of the double-stars was only obtained five years after Herschel's death, when the motions of the stars were more precisely dtermined.One of the most notable of Herschel's discoveries of double-stars, binary stars. A first cataloque of such pairs was published early in 1782 and contained 269, of which 227 were new discoveries. "Twenty years after the publication of his first cataloque Herschel was of Michell's opinion - Michell had expressed the opinion that the odds in favour of a physical relation between the members of herschel's newly discovered double stars were "beyond arithmetic" - but was able to support it by evidence of an entirely novel and much more direct character. A series of observations of Castor, presented in two papers in the "Philosophical Transaction" in 1803 (the paper offered here) and 1804, which were fortunately supplemented by an observation of Bradley's in 1759, had shewn a progressive alteration in the direction of the line joining its two components, of such a character as to leave no doubt that the two stars were revolving round one another" and there were five oher cases in which a similar motion was observed.it was shown that the double-star was really formed by a connected pair of stars near enough to influence one another's mortion."(Berry in "A Short History of Astronomy" pp. 342-43).