Alvin Beck (12 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1.25" tear along spine from the bottom edge. Very slight creases in a few corners. Narrow bands of fading in a few places along edges of the front cover (from sun exposure). Otherwise clean and undamaged inside and out. It will be backed with cardboard and carefully packed in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "Inside American Flyer: Joe Kotil has made a significant find and he begins sharing this with us"; "The City of Plasticville, USA Part I: Charles Donovan has done an in-depth study of the little houses and stations that decorate so many layouts"; "An 'S' Gauge GG-1 Is Now Available: Robert Bowers is giving 'S' gaugers something that may have long wanted: a 3/16" 'G'"; "Did You Hear the One about the Dorfan Traveling Train Salesman? Jim Burke takes us on a not so imaginary trip"; "Bits & Pieces Part III: Bob Robinson continues to share his Standard Gauge knowledge with some interesting Ives material"; "The 'Operating' 10.5" Boxcar by Lionel 1953-1960: Ernie Davis places the 10.5" boxcar in historical perspective"; "A Ballroom to Remember: Gerald Wagner vividly describes a find that we all dream about."; "Let's Talk Talking Stations: Ed Leonard shares his knowledge of the station with the push button on its red or green roof--the Noma Talking Station"; "U & R Manufacturing Co.--Chenango Bridge, N.Y.: John Newbraugh, who is researching the smaller manufacturers, takes the Q on a nostalgic trip to Chenango Bridge"; "Bringing Back American Flyer, 1981: Your editor, as promised in the last issue, can now reveal that project 'X' is the new A.F. motive power, and I hope all, especially 'S' gaugers, will enjoy the interview I had with a Lionel engineer, for reviving the A.F. line at Lionel Fundimensions"; "Toy Fair, 1981: Birk Leip does what he does so well, analyzing new items at the Toy Fair"; "The Making of the St. Louis Prototype Convention Car: Ed Hawkins describes the challenge of creating a T.C.A. convention car"; "Toy Train Treasury: Judi Ryan, Curator of the Children's Museum shares their new display"; "Model Railroad Post Office: Howard Burkhalter demonstrates a new way to 'play' with trains and get the mail out on time"; "'S' Gauge Variations: Dick Robinson obtains equal time for 'S' gaugers with his new column--welcome aboard Dick"; "New and Unusual Items Seen at York, October, 1980: As usual, the York meet unveils new and unusual trains, and this past Oct. was no exception"; "Clockwork Electrics: Alvin Beck writes a neat article about a group of neat little engines"; "Book Review: 'Guide to Catalog Sets of Lionel Trains, Standard and O, 1917-1969' is reviewed by Lou Redman"; and "Drumhead: We needed an R.P.O. car to handle the mail for the Drumhead. Keep them coming, sharing is what this hobby is all about".

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Beck (Frontispiece) (illustrator). First Printing. The interior of this book is clean, tight and informative. The red covers have faded on the spine and around the edges. Please ask a question if you would like more information on this guide to wild birds.

Paperback. Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Revue Rock & Folk n° 73 de février 1973. In-4 agrafé de 124 pages, au format 27 x 21,5 cm. Couvertures photographiques avec Jimi Hendrix. Couverture en superbe état. Complet du poster dépliant de Alvin Lee au format 40 x 27 cm. Le poster est solidaire de la couverture et plié sous cette dernière. Mensuel musical français consacré à la musique rock et pop, fondé en 1966 par Robert Baudelet, Jean Tronchot, Philippe Adler, Jean-Pierre Leloir et Philippe Koechlin. La revue connut la participation de nombreux photographes dont : Jean-Pierre Leloir, Claude Gassian, Pierre Terrasson, Gaëlle Ghesquière, Bruno Ducourant, Patrice Guino, Jean-Louis Rancurel, Dominique Tarlé, Bertrand Alary et Saddri Derradji. Nombreux articles sur le Rock, le blues, la soul, la pop dont : Dick Rivers, Chuck Berry, Alan Stivell, Jimi Hendrix, Alvin Lee, Jeff Beck, David Crosby, Catherine Ribeiro, Le Rock Allemand, etc. Nombreuses chroniques avec de très nombreuses photographies en noir et blanc. Planche de " Hamster Jovial " par Marcel Gotlib. Edition originale en superbe état général. Rare complet du poster.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "A Delightful and Dangerous Science Fiction Chase Novel that Can Easily Be Devoured in a Single Afternoon!"The year is 2060.Earth has been dying in a way never seen before, and life is coming to an immediate end.Scientists are desperately searching for ways to save humans. Spiritually-inclined Kari thought she was lucky winning a one-way ticket to Mars.She meets her ex-fiance, Neil. Science is his religion.His failed cloning project has created mindless killers, as Kari had warned would happen with her astrological beliefs.Kari and Neil must put aside their spiritual and scientific differences and work together as they survive zombie-like humans, martian militia, and an unknown entity!They have to save themselves. and the entire human race from extinction.If you want to escape from reality into an action-packed space novel, pick up your copy today! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1983 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 798 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: 798 Volume NBS Special Publication 642sup1.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1983. 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, Vol:- Volume NBS Special Publication 642sup1, Pages:- 798, 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. Volume NBS Special Publication 642sup1 798.