Albert D Helser (23 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No markings. Shading to endpapers.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Minor shelf/age wear. Pages/boards clean.

Pictorial Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Oliver Whitwell Wilson (illustrator). Brown cloth with black letters and black and orange illustration. 223 pages; b/w illustrations. Content is 55 Bura folk tales. Two of the spine strip's corners are a little frayed. The pages are tanned. The back pastedown has some spots that are a little roughened. The top corner of the front FEP has a 1 1/2 in. line that is a little roughened and has a row of dented lines made by a pencil. Scans e-mailed upon request.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Fleming H. Revell Company, New York. 1926. Hardcover. First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good; tip bumping; light head, tail, and tip wear; light soiling to boards. No DJ. Green cloth boards and spine with black lettering on the spine and black lettering an African picture in black border on the front board. 188 pp 12mo. The author was one of the first missionaries to come to Bura in North East Nigeria to spread the religion of the Church of the Brethren and to bring civilization to these primitive people. His book is basically cultural anthropology as he gives his first-hand ideas, thoughts, and feelings about the customs and traditions of a people never seen by a white population before. A clean very presentable copy.

Softcover. Condition: Good. dan Interior Mission, Not marked; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Oliver Whitwell Wilson (illustrator). 1st Edition. Black lettering on tan & orange pictorial covers. 8vo, 223pp. Name stamped on the front end papers.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Wilson, Oliver Whitwell (illustrator). Folk tales. Tan cloth covers have some soil and edge wear, spine ends bumped, small spots on the front. Endpapers tanned with some age spots, otherwise interior is clean, hinges a little shaken, pages toned.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 223pp; b/w illustrations. Previous owner's name inked on front blank endpaper; contents clean and unmarked.

Softcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Ex-library (church) copy with normal markings and attachments. Text is clean, pages are white and crisp. Binding is tight and solid. Covers show evidence of wear gained through the years of use and studying. Still in good shape. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560804454.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair - Worn. 3rd Edition. Back cover loose.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Oliver Whitwell Wilson (illustrator). 1st Edition. Presumed First Edition (NAP). Hard cover 8vo in brown cloth w/orange and black dec , black titles. Near Fine. Owner name front pastedown, else Fine and unmarked; no DJ. 55 stories, foreword by Franz Boas. 223pp; illustrated in drawings by Oliver Whitwell Wilson. Pretty copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. mended tear & small chip to the dj, book is clean & unmarked.

Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Description.

Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Description.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Woodcuts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 223 pages; HC in publisher's decorative, pictorial cloth binding. 1st edition. Rust brown cloth with title lettering and borders stamped in black and an orange and black pictorial vignette to the cover board. Snug, bright and neat. Prior owner name neatly penciled to front endpage. Illustrated from woodcuts by Wilson; foreword by Boas. Bright and attractive; uncommon thus. VG++.

No binding. Condition: Fair. No Description.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Wilson, Oliver Whitwell (illustrator). 1st Edition. Tan cloth with black lettering, pictorial front cover. First edition with foreword by Franz Boas. Corners, edges and spine ends are bumped and moderately worn. Covers are bright and show minimal wear. No dust jacket. Pages are lightly tanned and small stain at top page ends. Clean text, no marks found throughout. A very nice old book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Oliver Whitwell Wilson (illustrator). 12mo. Orange cloth binding, no dust jacket. 223 p.p., [4] p.p. full page illustrations incl. frontis, with illustrations thorughout text. Light rubbing to extremities with a small pen mark on front board, and slightly bumped edges. A near fine copy and an interesting collection of African Folk Tales.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The book is in extremely good condition for its age, with only very minor faults. The dust-jacket (in a removable plastic cover) has a little damage around the edges, with small bits missing.

LeatherBound. Condition: 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: 352. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1934 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: 352.

Hardback. A presentation of the folklore of the Bura Animists with a meaningful experience curriculum. 316pp 12 plates Fleming H. Revell, NY 1934. Very good copy of the 1st edition.

Leather Bound. Condition: 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 1930. 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: : - 226, 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. 226 226.

Leather Bound. Condition: 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1934. 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:- 354, 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. 354 354.