Cestkowski Gerald (9 results)

Condition: Good. Book is readable with typical wear and creases. Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Good 2024.

Condition: Acceptable. Book is readable with major wear, creases, and rips. Has a publisher remainder mark. Heavy wear to covers tear , creases may have taped covers and may be missing dust jacket. hardcover Used - Acceptable 2024.

Condition: Very Good. Great shape! Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Very Good 2024.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States. While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dynamite, very few have any real understanding of one of mankind's most important industrial implements. This comprehensive treatment of the deceivingly familiar subject was created to resolve the mystery and dispel the myths. Finally, the history of the manufacture, sale, and use of high explosives is brought to life with artifacts, advertisements, articles, and analysis. Intended to be a comprehensive, layman-friendly introduction to the subject, the work will also fascinate the expert with its depth of coverage. Prepare to be astonished at the thousands of choices when it came to selecting a stick of dynamite, and the scores of possible uses for that stick. Mining enthusiasts and collectors of blasting gear and ephemera will find hundreds of useful and interesting facts. Almost everything there is to know about United States dynamite is contained in this one informative and entertaining book. AUTHOR: Colorado native Gerald (Jerry) Cestkowski is the author of Colorado Meteorites and a Numismatist columnist since 2008. An avid collector and diehard researcher, Jerry brings the story of United States dynamite to life with fascinating facts, stories, and artifacts. SELLING POINTS: . The first comprehensive, fully illustrated history of one of civilizations's most consequential tools . For mining enthusiasts, collectors of blasting artifacts and ephemera, and anyone interested in the history of explosives . One-legged stools were common in early dynamite plants to prevent workers from dozing while monitoring the temperature of chemicals 456 colour and b/w images The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 232 pages. 11.25x8.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States. While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dynamite, very few have any real understanding of one of mankind's most important industrial implements. This comprehensive treatment of the deceivingly familiar subject was created to resolve the mystery and dispel the myths. Finally, the history of the manufacture, sale, and use of high explosives is brought to life with artifacts, advertisements, articles, and analysis. Intended to be a comprehensive, layman-friendly introduction to the subject, the work will also fascinate the expert with its depth of coverage. Prepare to be astonished at the thousands of choices when it came to selecting a stick of dynamite, and the scores of possible uses for that stick. Mining enthusiasts and collectors of blasting gear and ephemera will find hundreds of useful and interesting facts. Almost everything there is to know about United States dynamite is contained in this one informative and entertaining book. AUTHOR: Colorado native Gerald (Jerry) Cestkowski is the author of Colorado Meteorites and a Numismatist columnist since 2008. An avid collector and diehard researcher, Jerry brings the story of United States dynamite to life with fascinating facts, stories, and artifacts. SELLING POINTS: . The first comprehensive, fully illustrated history of one of civilizations's most consequential tools . For mining enthusiasts, collectors of blasting artifacts and ephemera, and anyone interested in the history of explosives . One-legged stools were common in early dynamite plants to prevent workers from dozing while monitoring the temperature of chemicals 456 colour and b/w images The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States. While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dynamite, very few have any real understanding of one of mankind's most important industrial implements. This comprehensive treatment of the deceivingly familiar subject was created to resolve the mystery and dispel the myths. Finally, the history of the manufacture, sale, and use of high explosives is brought to life with artifacts, advertisements, articles, and analysis. Intended to be a comprehensive, layman-friendly introduction to the subject, the work will also fascinate the expert with its depth of coverage. Prepare to be astonished at the thousands of choices when it came to selecting a stick of dynamite, and the scores of possible uses for that stick. Mining enthusiasts and collectors of blasting gear and ephemera will find hundreds of useful and interesting facts. Almost everything there is to know about United States dynamite is contained in this one informative and entertaining book. AUTHOR: Colorado native Gerald (Jerry) Cestkowski is the author of Colorado Meteorites and a Numismatist columnist since 2008. An avid collector and diehard researcher, Jerry brings the story of United States dynamite to life with fascinating facts, stories, and artifacts. SELLING POINTS: . The first comprehensive, fully illustrated history of one of civilizations's most consequential tools . For mining enthusiasts, collectors of blasting artifacts and ephemera, and anyone interested in the history of explosives . One-legged stools were common in early dynamite plants to prevent workers from dozing while monitoring the temperature of chemicals 456 colour and b/w images The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. :: A large, extensive volume upon how to do card flourishes- fancy stunts done with playing cards that are visually-interesting displays of dexterity. :: Comes with matching bookmark! :: Bound in publisher's black faux pebbled leather covered boards, front board bears gold stamped illustration of a figure in dapper top hat displaying a card flourish. Title, petite of front board illustration, author, and publisher lettered upon spine in gold. Quarto (11 1/8 x 8 5/8 inches; 282 x 218 millimeters). 545 pages. :: Large, heavy volume. International and Priority shipping requests may incur additional postage cost. :: Condition: Near Fine. Minimal shelf-wear.