Boyle Workman (16 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. An eloquent history of Los Angeles as Told to Caroline Walker With Illustrations, a Series of Original Pen Drawings by Harriet Morton Holmes; with Additional Drawings by Orpha Klinker Carpenter; as well as Drawings from Old Photographs by Daniel S. MacManus. Signed by the author who descends from a Los Angeles family that travelled there by covered wagon in mid-19th century. Includes an old newspaper obituary for Gilleta Workman (sister of the author?). The book is in very good condition. Strong binding. Clean text. Pages have some slight curling. Includes a dust jacket with some wear and small tears along edges. A bit of the lettering on the dust jacket has been scratched off. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Clean, no marks, SIGNED First Edition/Third Printing, 1936, The Southland Publishing Co. As shown, dust jacket is missing. Dark blue cloth is acceptable with light staining and fading on spine. Pasted title on spine is mildly worn. Corners are lightly bumped. Inside front cover and first flyleaf reflect former owners' identification label and signature. Author's signature appears on main title page, described as "Author's Autographed Edition." No marked, creased, or torn pages, with normal aging of paper over time. Book contains images of original pen drawings throughout. Binding is secure and all pages are intact. A good historic copy about the pioneers of Los Angeles. Several newspaper clippings are found at the inside back cover of this book, covering the legacy of the author's ancestors, William Workman (born in 1841), Andrew A. Boyle, the author's maternal grandfather, and his father, William H. Workman, in an area now known as Boyle Heights. The author was born in 1868. Book will be carefully packaged for safe delivery with Signature Confirmation. Paper Dragon USA is a 5-star seller of popular books and does not solicit buyer ratings. #474084697. Signed by Author(s).…

A series of historical anecdotes originally published as newspaper columns. Workman was a member of a prominent Los Angeles family. Signed by the author on the title page, inscribed to Harry Z. Osborne [Jr.] and signed by the author on the front free endpaper, owner's fit inscription also on the front free endpaper. weight: 1.8 lb. Very good, no dust jacket. Illustrated with numerous drawings. 22.7x15 cm. xiv, 430 pp. Blue cloth, blind ruled border, blind signature on cover, black spine label with gold title. 3rd printing. Author?s autographed edition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. ,430 pp., frontis., illus.,signed, dj, vg+ 6-Guns #2453 Herd #2559. Includes a chapter on Vasquez and mention of Murieta. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 3rd Printing. A bright, tight copy signed by the author on the title page.DJ is still colorful, though it is quite ruffled, a few chips missing, soiled from handling, now protected in mylar. Blue cloth boards are well-bound, sunned at spine, bumps at spine ends & corners. pages are clean & sharp throughout. illustrated (illustrator). Signed by Author(s). …

hardcover. Condition: Good.

First Edition. SIGNED. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 430 pages; Description: xiv, 430 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Los Angeles (Calif. ) --History. Notes: This book was written originally as a series of articles which appeared daily in the Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express, for fifty-seven issues in 1935. 1 Kg. …

Fourth Edition. Very good copy in the original orange cloth, with gilt-title label to spine, and blind-signature and ruling to front panel. Slight dust-dulling, spine toned with minor stain marks, and some light rubbing. Leaves good and crisp. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 430 pages; Impressively illustrated. Description: xiv, 430 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Los Angeles (Calif. ) --History. 1 Kg.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Good condition. Dedicated by author.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 4th Edition, Special Edition. Deluxe Edition. Inscribed and dated in 1939 by Workman. The boards have some edgewear. Inscribed by Author(s).

First Edition. SIGNED. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 430 pages; Description: xiv, 430 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Los Angeles (Calif. ) --History. Notes: This book was written originally as a series of articles which appeared daily in the Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express, for fifty-seven issues in 1935. 1 Kg. …

Fourth Edition. Very good copy in the original orange cloth, with gilt-title label to spine, and blind-signature and ruling to front panel. Slight dust-dulling, spine toned with minor stain marks, and some light rubbing. Leaves good and crisp. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 430 pages; Impressively illustrated. Description: xiv, 430 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Los Angeles (Calif. ) --History. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good; front hinge starting; tanning and small green stain to spine; minor rubbing/bumping to extremities; else Fine. Tipped-in double page has pictorial title page with statement "THIS COPY OF THE DELUXE EDITION WAS PREPARED FOR GEORGE F. DEVON" on recto of first page, portrait of the author on the verso of the second page, which faces the original title page. Fourth printing. Deluxe Edition, with cream leather-textured cloth to spine and burgundy leather-textured cloth to boards. No dust jacket. Inscribed on the front pastedown: "To George F. Devon With kindest regards of the author Boyle Workman 1940". Profusely illustrated with a series of pen drawings by Harriet Morton Holmes; with additional drawings by Orpha Klinker Carpenter; drawings from old photographs by Daniel S. MacManus. Includes Index. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Deluxe Edition. Stated fourth printing but with a special page indicating this is a deluxe edition and with former owner's name printed in designated area. Inscribed to same person by author Workman on front flyleaf and dated 1939. Good to very good, with some darkening along spine. No jacket. 1/4 offwhite textured cloth over brown patterned cloth. A few leaves are somewhat roughly opened. A handsomely produced book. Indexed. Includes one chapter on Hollywood. Inscribed by Author(s).…

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: 458. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1936 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: 458.…

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 1936. 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:- 458, 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. 458 458.…