HC/DJ-Fine/Fine, no shelf wear, gift quality, no scuffs, tight binding, not ex lib,remainder or BCE, smoke/pet free home, no spine wear. Ships anywhere 7 days a week
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Edmund Kealoha Parker was born on March 19, 1931, the sixth of seven children in Honolulu, Hawaii. His parents emphasized the principles of obedience, responsibility, hard work, loyalty and love of God and country, which remained with him throughout his life. Ed graduated from Kamehameha High School class of 1949, he received his black belt in Kenpo Karate and Jiu Jitsu June 5, 1953 from Professor William K. S. Chow, he served in the United States Coast Guard, graduated from Brigham Young University June 1, 1956. He married Marguerite Leilani Bertelmann Yap Dec. 1954. They moved to Pasadena, California where Ed and Leilani started the first commercial Karate Studio in the United States. They started their family and have 5 children, 20 grandchildren, as of 2012, 13 great-grandchildren. Ed was excited for the opportunity to expose, demonstrate and share his art with many well-known entertainment personalities. Such notables as Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, Frank Lovejoy, Blake Edwards, Nick Adams and Elvis Presley to name a few. Ed was in The Return of the Pink Panther and the Curse of the Pink Panther. He did guest appearances on the Lucy Show, Courtship of Eddie's Father, I Spy and choreographed the scenes for The Perfect Weapon as well as many other movies and TV shows. Ed is the Senior Grandmaster of American Kenpo Karate he taught his art world-wide authored and published over 13 books that are the best selling Martial Arts books ever sold. He passed away December 15, 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His Aloha spirit to all whom he associated with is still missed after all these years and yet his legacy, integrity is still felt by all who knew him or now know him through his work.
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Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0003414506
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_489320524
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_434332007
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_445299267
Seller: Books from the Past, Memphis, TN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. M. Bartell (illustrator). Limited First Edition. The cover is white with silvertone lettering. Fifteen chapters; b/w photos and other illustrations. The front board has two, 1/8 in. dents on the edges and has dark foxing on the lettering . The back board has a 1/8 in. crack on an edge. The cover has soiling from shelf wear and reader handling. One page has seven lines of ink underlining. One page has a 1/8 in. spot of excess printer's in. Two pages have tanned areas from a paper that was laid-in. An owner's name and a date in 1978 are on the front endpaper. Scans e-mailed upon request. Seller Inventory # 019436
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # H02OS-00057
Seller: Foster Books, Board of Directors FABA, Davie, FL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. NOT a library discard; privately owned hardback book with dust jacket. The jacket has a couple of small tears which were tape-repaired on the back side. The book is sturdy, crisp and clean with owner address inside the cover. Seller Inventory # 39513-x-B8
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN 0897730003. Hardback. First Printing. Book is in Near Fine condition, a tight bright attractive copy with no markings to the book. Dustjacket is in Very Good plus condition with slight edgewear. The dustjacket has been placed in a Brodart protective cover by us to protect it and it looks much better than described. . This does not affect the dustjacket in any way, as all taping is done on the outside of the protector. This book is Inside Elvis 1978 First Edition. No Signature. Seller Inventory # 226836
Seller: Skoob-ebooks, Pontiac, QC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. The book is in good condition with moderate wear. The pages are clean with no highlighting or writing detected. The dust jacket is intact but has significant wear with jagged edges that include cuts, tears and/or tear-outs . 30-day returns. Shipments destined outside Canada may be subject to duties in the country where the customer resides. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; R0 2.7m/2.1m s0. Seller Inventory # 10145
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Seller: Counterpoint Records & Books, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Faux-leather. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. First Thus. White faux-leather covered boards, bottom corners very gently bumped. Bight gold titles on front cover and spine, mild wear to head and tail. Book body clean and tight, illustrated throughout. Illustrated dust jacket shows light wear to edges, brodart protected. Seller Inventory # 40050