One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. paper illustration affixed to cover, of the golden Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City glowing above the limestone apartment blocks of the rebuilt Jewish Quarter. Beautifully illustrated with full color and b/w photographs by Hans Wiesenhofer. Front endpaper: A topographic map showing the mountains, deserts, and other natural features of Israel. The back endpaper shows the principal towns, cities and settlements. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1987.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 00110235384
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # R01J-01397
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # L07B-02246
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38755123-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 45740674-6
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # CIN0809451891G
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Hard Back. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Published. First Edition. 160 pages. Gray boards with silver lettering, rice patty picture on cover; This volume is one in a series of books describing countries of the world- their natural resources, peoples, histories, economies and governments. Topograpical and regional maps on endpapers. An amazing account which tells the dramatic story of the nation-Japan- after WW2. This book examines all facets of Japanese life-the history of the century, its traditions, its arts, its attitude to the rest of the world, and the role of women. Seller Inventory # 6731
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Hard Back. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Published. First Edition. 160 pages. Brown boards with silver lettering; a picture of Jerusalem's old city on cover: Owner's name on front endpaper. This volume is one in a series of books describing countries of the world- their natural resources, peoples, histories, economies and governments. Topographical and state maps on endcovers; color illustrations, The state of Israel is rarely out of the news. Living at one end of the world's most volatile political flash-points, Israelis have grown accustomed to the glare of international attention. Israel tells the story of the nation behind the headlines. Above all it portrays a vibrant but toubled land, a place where preconceptions and assumptions are challenged at every turn. Seller Inventory # 6729
Seller: Top Notch Books, Tolar, TX, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Printing. Boards have light wear. Pgs. are clean & tight. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 030632
Seller: The Parnassus BookShop, Newport, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Edition. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket as issued. . One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Bound in brown leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to cover, of the golden Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City glowing above the limestone apartment blocks of the rebuilt Jewish Quarter. Beautifully illustrated with full color and b/w photographs by Hans Wiesenhofer. Clean, unmarked, tight and solid sewn binding, square volume with rubbing of top edges of boards the only defect. Interior pristine. Front endpaper: A topographic map showing the mountains, deserts, and other natural features of Israel. The back endpaper shows the principal towns, cities and settlements. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1987. Seller Inventory # 017688