Case Eckstein (15 results)

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

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

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the founding, evolution, and eventual demise of the Ark, a social and intellectual hub founded in Cleveland in 1836. Initially a meeting place for those interested in the study of natural sciences, it gradually became a magnet for artists, writers, and other intellectuals. This book primarily draws on first-hand accounts, letters, and newspaper articles to provide insights into the Ark's origins, membership, rituals, and lasting influence on Cleveland's cultural landscape. The author places the Ark within the larger context of 19th-century America's burgeoning interest in the natural world and the rise of scientific societies. By reconstructing the Ark's history, this book sheds light on the significance of such institutions in fostering intellectual exchange and community-building. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Notes on the Origin and History of the Ark Although the conception and birth of the former did take place elsewhere, the swaddling clothes of interest and affection were wrapped around the infant, so to speak.

Condition: Very Good. The Rowfant Club Cleveland, OH 1902 4to. 46 pages. green cloth boards with leather spine. spine slightly sunned. previous owner gift inscription to ffep. binding tight.

Condition: Very Good. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Tuesday, May 26 (holiday SALE item)* Limited 130 numbered copies, [vi], 46 pp., folio, original 1/8 gilt stamped leather & cloth covered boards, light wear to spine and cover edges else text clean & binding tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 68.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Limited Edition. ("The Ark" was the name given to the house near present-day Public Square in Cleveland at which leading citizens of Cleveland met to discuss natural history and related subjects in the mid- to late-Nineteenth Century. The building no longer exists, of course, but the camaraderie and love of books of the "Arkites" are now embodied in the Rowfant Club.) No. 19 of an edition limited to 130 copies. 9 ĵ hes x 12 ĵ. 46 pp. + printer's mark page. Illustrations: (1) reproduction of the Dec. 10th 1844 letter from J. J. Audubon to William Case, regarding the Quadrupeds, (and other printed materials regarding J. J. & Victor Audubon, prospectus for the Vivaparous Quadrupeds of North America, etc., pp. 15-25); (2) photogravure of the exterior of the "Ark"; (3) double-page plate reproducing an 1858-59 painting by Julius Gollman, of some of the members ("Arkites") of the "Ark." Black morocco leather spine and sides, with titling gilt on the front leather side of the cover, dark green cloth over boards. Contains material on Dr. Jared P. Kirtland, William and Leonard Case, Elisha Sterling, Edward A. Scovill, and others. Clark: Rowfant Bibliography (1925); p. 46. Light wear at the spine ends and corners.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1902 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 78 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: 78 Language: English.

Condition: Very Good. Rowfant Club Cleveland, Ohio 1902 Binding: Hardcover Some slight rubbing to exterior boards, bumping to corners,

First Edition. Limited to 130 copies of which this is no. 110. Slim folio (31cm.); publisher's black gilt-lettered morocco-backed cloth; [4],46pp. Extremities scuffed, especially at spine ends, spine leather sunned, unfortunate dampstain to top third of spine affecting textblock gutter. Good or better only. History of the Cleveland bibliophilic Rowfant Club.

Condition: Very Good. Rowfant Club Cleveland 1902 Binding: Hardcover In Publisher slipcase, some foxing to FFEP and title page, otherwise text pages are clean, binding is tight. Very slight bumping to base of spine, overall a near fine copy.