Edgar Skinner (24 results)

Hardcover with dust jacket. Wear on all edges of text with foxing on upper edge of text. Dust jacket worn on facing, corners, ends of spine and along spine. Else good 278 pp.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Light edge and corner wear with a faint crease on the spine; small ink mark on the front endpaper. Writing by: Kurt Vonnegut Jr; Arthur C. Clarke; Graham Greene; Ray Bradbury; John Brunner; Poul Andercon; E. B. White; B. F. Skinner; Elizabeth M. Borgese; Cyril Connolly; Isaac Asimov; Clifford D. Simak; Arthur Conan Doyle; Ambrose Bierce; H. G. Wells; Edward Bellamy; Samuel Butler; Edgar Allan Poe; Nathaniel Hawthorne; Voltaire; and many others. Book. …

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Previous owner's signature inside cover but otherwise text is unmarked. Pages are bright, binding is sturdy. Dust jacket shows some light wear/discoloration and has a mylar cover.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the harmful side-effects of Borax in fertilizers on major food crops when used on important crops such as corn, beans, potatoes and cotton. Earlier research indicated that these adverse results were limited to boron present naturally within the fertilizer. Using controlled experiments, the author explores the topic, measures the extent of crop damage and suggests what amounts can be safely used without harming crops. A significant volume for anyone interested in improving crop yields or understanding the complex interaction of modern farming practices on our food supply. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1937 1st British edition. 47pp. Good/None. Hard pictorial boards with cloth spine, a little rubbing/bumping, some chipping to board edges, minor soiling/scuffing. Contents generally clean & tight but for minor soiling. A few illustrations neatly coloured in. Charming B&W and colour illustrations by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain throughout. Second in the series of story books about a mischievous little girl called Sophy. Written in French by by the Comtesse de Segur, a French writer of Russian birth. Scarce in this edition. Franc-Nohain, Marie-Madeleine (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 440 pages. The first English translation of the massive collection of Hausa folklore, history, and literary texts from Nigeria and surrounding parts of Africa. The first of three volumes. Volume I only. First edition (first printing). Near fine in a price-clipped, else near fine dust jacket. Clean inside. No highlighting or underlining. First Published in 1969. This is a translation from Hausa of Frank Edgar's three volumes of his African folktale, Tatsunijoyi Na Hausa, his major work. The Hausa whose folklore Edgar recorded so industriously are the largest ethnic group in Northern Nigeria and number many millions.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Boards. Condition: Very Good +. DJ Flap Only. First Edition. 88 Pp. An Attractive Example, Well Preserved, Age Toning To Spine And Top Edge Of Boards, Unfaded, Hinges Tight, Small Loss Along Top Edge Of Spine. Inscribed By Almost All Cast Members "To Dorothy"; From A Collection Of Books From The Estate Of Dorothy Gish, Who Had A Role In The Play. Original Drawing By Robert Edmond Jones (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 476.

Condition: New. pp. 476.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. A charming copy of the first English edition of the Comtesse de Ségur"s classic tale of childhood mischief, illustrated by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with pictorial paper boards.First UK edition.Illustrated with four colour plates, including a frontispiece, with numerous in-text line drawings by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain. Collated, complete.An English translation of Les Malheurs de Sophie, one of the most celebrated works of 19th-century French children"s literature.The book follows the impulsive and well-meaning Sophie through a sequence of moral misadventures. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with pictorial paper boards. Externally, smart. Light scattered spotting and discolouration to perimeters of boards. Slight soiling and one or two handling marks to boards. Slight shelf wear to extremities. Hinges slightly cracked, but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. A 1944 reprint following first publication in this translation in 1943. 78 printed pages, with three colour plate (including frontispiece) and numerous line drawings in text, coloured endpapers. In illustrated, paper-covered boards (shelf worn, rubbed on corners and spine ends, spine neatly repaired with vinyl tape). A little loosened. 4to. A few signs of compression warping, else internally neat, clean and bright. An enchanting story with delightful illustrations. The fourth in series containing stories of Sophy; this volume contains Candied Fruits; The Donkey; The Little Donkey-Cart; The Tortoise; and The Departure. Hard to find title. Franc-Nohain, Marie-Madeleine Children's books, Vintage Books, illustrated books. Franc-Nohain, Marie-Madeleine (illustrator). …

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered thick boards. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 78 printed pages of text with 2 [of 3] full-page colour plates, smaller monochrome illustrations throughout some of which have been very beautifully coloured-in with sympathetic water-colours. Rubbing of the paper to the spine edges, small tear to the fore edge of page 15, Member of the P.B.F.A. CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE.…

Williams & Norgate Ltd. 1936. UK first edition. 4to Harback with board covers. Illustrated throughout in b/w and colour. Pages, edges and endpapers spotted and browned. Boards slightly warped outwards. Otherwise a clean and sound copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1923 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: 58 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: 58 Volume no.1126.…

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 1923. 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 no.1126, Pages:- 58, 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 no.1126 58 58.…

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 1929. 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:- 352, 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. 352 352.…

Condition: New. pp. 476 68:B&W 7 x 10 in or 254 x 178 mm Case Laminate on White w/Gloss Lam This item is printed on demand.