Merrill panitt (23 Ergebnisse)
Verlag: Triangle Publications, 1966
- Softcover
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In den WarenkorbPaperback. Zustand: Good+. Volume 14, number 11. March 12, 1966 edition of TV guide. Cover features "The Beverly Hillbillies". The cover has some rubbing, some spine creases at the edge, mailing label on the front, otherwise clean and unmarked, complete.

Verlag: Triangle Publications, Inc., 1964
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In den WarenkorbSoft cover. Zustand: Good. Stapled binding. There are small tears on both sides of both staples of binding. Light edgewear with a couple tiny tears. Light wear. Light soiling. Mailing label is still partially attached to front cover. It looks like someone tried to remove mailing label and in doing so peeled away a small portion of top layer of material.…
Verlag: Triangle Publications, 1964
- Softcover
Anbieter: Indian Hills Books, Blountville, TN, USAIndian Hills Books
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In den WarenkorbStaple. Zustand: Very Good. Americas Long Vigil on the cover. Complete. The mailing label is partially torn off and partially blacked out.
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In den WarenkorbZustand: Very Good. Triangle Publications 1969 40 pages. partial address label to front.

Verlag: Philadelphia : Triangle Publishing, 1965
- Softcover
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In den WarenkorbFirst Edition. Near fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 100 pages; Description: 100 p. : ill., ports. (some col.) ; 18 cm. Subjects: Television --Guides. Series: TV Guide ; Vol. 13, No. 13, No. 42 October 16, 1965 1 Kg.…

Verlag: Philadelphia : Triangle Publishing, 1978
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In den WarenkorbFirst Edition. Near fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 93 pages; Description: 93 p. : ill., ports. (some col.) ; 18 cm. Subjects: Television --Guides. Series: TV Guide ; Vol. 26, No. 1 January 7 1978 Issue # 1293 1 Kg.…

Verlag: Philadelphia : Triangle Publishing, 1965
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Anbieter: MW Books Ltd., Galway, IrlandMW Books Ltd.
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In den WarenkorbFirst Edition. Near fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 100 pages; Description: 100 p. : ill., ports. (some col.) ; 18 cm. Subjects: Television --Guides. Series: TV Guide ; Vol. 13, No. 13, No. 42 October 16, 1965 1 Kg.…

Verlag: Philadelphia : Triangle Publishing, 1978
- Softcover
- Erstausgabe
Anbieter: MW Books Ltd., Galway, IrlandMW Books Ltd.
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In den WarenkorbFirst Edition. Near fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 93 pages; Description: 93 p. : ill., ports. (some col.) ; 18 cm. Subjects: Television --Guides. Series: TV Guide ; Vol. 26, No. 1 January 7 1978 Issue # 1293 1 Kg.…
Soldiers' Album (VG 1946 1st ed. hc)
Col. R. Ernest Dupuy, Lt.col. Herbert L. Bregstein + Major Merrill Panitt
Verlag: Houghton, Mifflin Co., Boston, 1946
- Hardcover
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Anbieter: Rivertown Fine Books, McGregor, IA, USARivertown Fine Books
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In den WarenkorbHardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pub by Houghton, Mifflin Co., 1946, 1st Edition. NOT exLib. VG cond. hardcover, no dj. Tan cloth over bds w/ brown lettering on cover & spine. Damage to lower 1" of spine, & light exterior soiling, o/w book is complete, intact & unmarked. Extensively illustrated in b&w. 173pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall VG cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions. Aubrey Beardsley (illustrator).…
Verlag: Triangle Publications, Radnor, PA, 1968
- Softcover
Anbieter: Nightingale Books, stoughton, MA, USANightingale Books
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In den WarenkorbSoft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Ed. VG- in pictorial wraps with white & black lettering & cover drawings of Robert Culp & BIll Cosby from TV series I Spy. Mystery, Magazine, TV Tie-in.
Verlag: Triangle Publications, Radnor, PA, 1967
- Softcover
Anbieter: Nightingale Books, stoughton, MA, USANightingale Books
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In den WarenkorbSoft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Ed. VG- in pictorial wraps with white & black lettering & cover photo of Robert Culp & BIll Cosby from TV series I Spy. Mystery, Magazine, TV Tie-in.
Verlag: Triangle Publications, 1962
- Softcover
- Erstausgabe
Anbieter: Indian Hills Books, Blountville, TN, USAIndian Hills Books
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In den WarenkorbSoft cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. A photograph of Mrs. John F. Kennedy on the front cover. Features an article with photographs regarding the first lady's restoration of the white house. Covers have some rubbing and a very small dogear crease at the top fore corner. Pages are a touch tanned. No odor. No chips missing. Really, closer to very good condition but try to be conservative to avoid disappointed customers. A tough to find TV guide.…
SOLDIER'S ALBUM : THE SHAEF PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE WAR IN EUROPE
Dupuy, R. Ernest (Richard Ernest), 1887-1975; Bregstein, Herbert L. [editors]; Panitt, Merrill [contributor]
Verlag: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1946
- Hardcover
Anbieter: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, USASecond Story Books, ABAA
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In den WarenkorbHardcover. Quarto, 173 pages. In Fair condition with a Poor plus dust jacket. Spine is grey with white and black print. Dust jacket has tears to all edges (repaired with backing), damp stains, stray pencil mark, spine caps torn away, shelf wear. Price unclipped: "$5.00". Boards in grey cloth with brown print; wear to spine caps and corners, peripheral toning. Text block has inked out name on front flyleaf, underlining in red ink throughout. Illustrated: b&w photographs. "The story of troops under the command of Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Forces"-- foreword. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Quarto and Folio Case. 1399857. FP New Rockville Stock.…
Soldiers' Album. The Shaef Pictorial History of the War in Europe [WWII]
Dupuy, Colonel R. Ernest / Bregstein, Lt. Colonel Herbert L. / Panitt, Major Merrill [1st Edition]
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1946
- Hardcover
- Erstausgabe
Anbieter: Monroe Bridge Books, MABA Member, Houlton, ME, USAMonroe Bridge Books, MABA Member
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In den WarenkorbHardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. [8], 173pp, bound in tan cloth, with the binding and hinges tight, graphic b/w photographs throughout, including of Concentration Camps. The dust jacket shows chips and edge wear, housed in a protective mylar covers. World War II. Previous ownership stamps "Hirst", pages age toned. …
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Anbieter: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, USAThe First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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Cloth. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition / Second Printing. Octavo, 320pp. Black cloth, title in silver on spine. Stated "first edition" on copyright page with a number line ending at 2. Light foxing along top edge of text block. In the publisher's dust jacket, $9.95 on front flap, short closed tear, very good example. Inscribed by the author on the half title: "To Merrill - My thank you for taking the leap of faith with this / David Frost." This copy was inscribed to Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later became the director of Triangle Publications, the publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. Signed first edition of "I Gave Them A Sword," inscribed by journalist David Frost to Merrill Panitt of TV Guide. Frost convinced Merrill to feature the Frost-Nixon Interview on the April 1977 cover of TV Guide. (illustrator). Signed.…
Weitere BilderVerlag: Simon and Schuster, New York, 1966
- Hardcover
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In den WarenkorbHardcover. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 255pp, [1]. Orange boards, yellow cloth spine. Stated "first edition" on the copyright page. Red topstain, with light spotting. Faint rubbing and soiling to yellow cloth spine. In the publisher's dust jacket, $4.95 on the front flap, closed tear along spine, a bright example. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For Merrill / This new geyser of spleen to alienate old friends / Best, Sid / S.J. Perelman / 17 August 1966." This copy was inscribed to Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later became the director of Triangle Publications, the publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and more. The first edition of Chicken Inspector No. 23 by S.J. Perelman, inscribed to Merrill Panitt of TV Guide. (illustrator). Signed.…
Weitere BilderVerlag: George Braziller, New York, 1961
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In den WarenkorbCloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Oblong octavo, [unpaginated]. Red cloth boards, black cloth spine. Title and illustration in gilt on the spine. Stated "First Printing" on the copyright page. Dust remnant along top of text block, internally clean. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, $9.95 retail price on the front flap, two archival repairs on verso at the spine, bright illustrations, a near fine example. Inscribed on the half title: "For Merrill / who had the good sense to use my drawings and help me have meat with my potatoes. Affectionately, Al Hirschfeld / Oct 18 '61." From the personal library of Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later became the director of Triangle Publications, the publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. The first edition of The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld, inscribed Al Hirschfeld to Merrill Panitt, the editor of TV Guide. (illustrator). Signed. …
Weitere BilderVerlag: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc, New York, 1967
- Hardcover
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In den WarenkorbCloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 126pp. Red cloth, title stamped on spine. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Light wear to tips of spine, internally clean, solid text block. Light soiling to cloth covers. In the publisher's illustrated dust jacket, retail price on the front flap, light shelf wear, chipping along spine, a very good example. Signed on the front free endpaper: "Dear Merrill and Marge: For a dime, I'll send you the laugh track. Love, Ted. " From the personal library of Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later became the director of Triangle Publications, the publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. The first edition of Squirrels In The Feeding Station: Ted Key's Suburban Survival Kit, inscribed by the cartoonist, for Merrill Panitt, the "Dean of Editors" of Triangle Magazines. (illustrator). Signed.…
Weitere BilderVerlag: Robert Hale, London, 1968
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In den WarenkorbHardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition, First Issue. Octavo, 191pp. Publisher's black hardcover, title printed on spine. The first issue, with "First Published in Great Britain" statement on the copyright page. Light wear to covers, solid text block. In the publisher's dust jacket, retail price on the front flap, shelf wear to covers, chipping along edges, wear to spine, vibrant illustrations. Signed on the front free endpaper: "For Merrill / as ever / James Hadley Chase. 1968." From the personal library of Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later become the director of Triangle Publications, publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. The first edition of An Ear To The Ground by James Hadley Chase, inscribed to his friend, Merrill Panitt, the founder of TV Guide. (illustrator). Signed.…
Weitere BilderVerlag: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc, New York, 1962
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In den WarenkorbCloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 126pp. Orange cloth, title stamped on cover. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Light wear to tips of spine, internally clean, solid text block. In the publisher's illustrated dust jacket, retail price on the front flap, light shelf wear, a bright, near fine example. Inscribed on the half-title: "Something to louse up those book shelves. Warmest regards to Merrill + Marge from Ted + Hazel." Hand drawn illustration from Ted Key with "Hi Lumpheads!" next to figure of Hazel. From the personal library of Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later became the director of Triangle Publications, the publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. The first edition of Hazel Time, inscribed by the cartoonist, Ted Key, for Merrill Panitt, the "Dean of Editors" of Triangle Magazines. (illustrator). Signed.…
Weitere BilderVerlag: Doubleday & Company, Inc, Garden City, 1957
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In den WarenkorbCloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, [10], 348pp, [4]. Black cloth, title stamped in gilt, red and blue on spine. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Bookplate on the front free endpaper. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, $3.95 retail price on front flap, touch of wear at the head of the spine, bright illustration. Inscribed on the second free endpaper: "To Merrill / A friend through the whole ugly mess. Ernie." From the personal library of Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later became the director of Triangle Publications, the publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. The first edition of Zoomar, a novel by Ernie Kovacs, inscribed by the author to the founder of TV Guide, Merrill Panitt. (illustrator). Signed. …
Weitere BilderVerlag: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc, New York, 1965
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In den WarenkorbCloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 126pp. Yellow cloth, title stamped in red on spine. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Light wear to tips of spine, internally clean, solid text block. In the publisher's illustrated dust jacket, retail price on the front flap, light shelf wear, shallow chipping along edges, a very good example. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "Greetings to The Dean of Editors, Henry Luce - Harold Ross - Murray Peanut - Merrill Panitt, and His Charming Sidekick, Whose Name I Do Remember, Mudge - Marge. With love from Hazel, Anne, + Ted." Inscription also includes a hand drawn illustration of Hazel. From the personal library of Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later became the director of Triangle Publications, the publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. The first edition of Life With Hazel, inscribed by the cartoonist, Ted Key, for Merrill Panitt, the "Dean of Editors" of Triangle Magazines. (illustrator). Signed.…
Weitere BilderVerlag: Jarrolds, London, 1944
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In den WarenkorbCloth. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition, First Issue. Octavo, 169pp. Publisher's yellow cloth, title printed on spine. The first issue, with no additional printings noted. Soiling to yellow cloth, notable at the spine. Solid text block. In the publisher's scarce dust jacket, 8/6 net retail price on front flap, chip at head of spine, a few short closed tears, bright illustrations. Includes a typed letter from "James Hadley Chase" to Merrill Panitt, dated 1945, with interesting World War II content. Signed on the title page: "For Merrill, So many thanks for all your help. James Hadley Chase / 27.1.44." While in London during World War II, Panitt met René Raymond (psd. James Hadley Chase), and the two became lifelong friends. Panitt gifted Raymond a dictionary of American slang, which Raymond used to develop the characters for this book. Merrill Panitt (1918-1994) served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later become the director of Triangle Publications, publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. The first edition of Miss Shumway Waves A Wand by James Hadley Chase. This work is dedicated to Merrill Panitt and personally inscribed to him by the author. (illustrator). Signed.…