Everett J P (38 results)

paperback. Condition: As New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good-. Bound in original pictorial stapled wraps; pps. 87-170. "Wood and Water: Twin Problems of the Prairie Plains" (Dale); "Nebraska's Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War" (Johnson); "Early Education in Nebraska" (Siampos); "John MIlton Thayer (V-VII) (Curtis); plus book reviews, "Lewis and Clark" (Bakeless by Mattes); "Pontiac and the Indian Uprising" (Peckham by Hoopes); "Death on Horseback" (Wellman by Mahnken); "Legends of Paul Bunyon" (Felton by Beath); "Look at America" (Editors of Look by Swindler); "Heaven's Tableland" (Johnson by Olson). Front corners with small creases, marginal fading. Clean, tight and unmarked; no chipping. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Photographs (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: New. As he turned over its stiff and yellow pages, he noticed with pleasure the smell of corruption that had first repelled him in these decaying volumes, a smell, he now thought, of ancient and secret knowledge. Researchers prying into an obscure manuscript come face to face with its ghoulish guardian. A bookseller digging through an attic disturbs something far more dangerous than dust. An uncanny tome tempts its reader onto a path of untold evil. Welcome to The Haunted Library, a collection of fourteen tales steeped in the dark psychic traces found in the stacks and shelves of libraries, bookshops, and other troves of hidden knowledge. Including stories from rare pulp magazines, classics from the minds of M. R. James, L. P. Hartley and Margaret Irwin, and modern chillers from Penelope Lively and C. J. Faraday, this volume invites you into a hushed realm of cursed authors, ghostly bibliophiles, and readers haunted by the weird powers of the written word.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. R&L education Publ. 2006. Fine/Like New and unread condition. Cover is clean and strong, spine is smooth and not creased.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Wraps, worn cover, front cover discolored, ink name, and stamps, foxing to top edge; the book is very well bound and the pages are free of markings. An excellent reading copy. Experienced full-time bookseller since 1994 (selling online since 1998). Image may be added by request. Questions welcome.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. vii pages, 1 leaf, 67 pages : portrait ; 24 cm. This copy inscribed by E. E. Edwards (one of the contributors) to University of Minnesota Professor of History Rodney Loehr. Loehr's stamped name and an institutional stamp on the front paste down. One of 1,000 copies.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket. First Edition. Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island College 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Copy #318/1000 numbered copies. 107+ pages, photo-illustrated, appendices. Fine condition. Not issued in dust jacket. clph(Rhode).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island College [2008]. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition. Copy #630/1000 numbered copies. 107+ pages, photo-illustrated, appendices. Related promotional bookmark laid in. Near Fine copy [light spine head bumping. No jacket as issued. clph.…

Stapled Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stapled softcover, 21 pages, illustrated by line drawings. Signed by Author on back of front cover. Ladd, J.P. (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).

Large Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Corners rubbed, front hinge weakening, creases and tape repairs to first few pages, but otherwise a solid copy. 1893 Large Hardcover. xx, 400, [2] pp. Oblong. 11 1/8 x 14 1/2. A profusely illustrated tour of the world, featuring numerous black-and-white photographs, with descriptions of scenes by various writers, and an introduction by Lew Wallace. The majority of the text and images are dedicated to European countries, but the Middle East, Asia and Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas are also included, with special attention given to the national parks and historical sites of the United States.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Light wear to the binding. The dust jacket has slight wear to the edges.; 0 pages.

Super octavo hardback (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

First edition. 8vo; 12 pp.; lillustrated from photographs. Minor tanning to wrappers; else a very good copy in original printed wrappers. Catalog for the Cooper Union exhibtion devoted to the waistcoat or vest.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the Japanese beetle, an invasive species that has wreaked havoc on American agriculture and suburban lawns since its introduction in the early 20th century. The author delves into the beetle's biology, tracing its origins in Japan and its subsequent spread throughout the United States. Through meticulous research and observations, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the beetle's lifecycle, feeding habits, and the damage it inflicts on various plants. The author doesn't just stop at describing the problem, they also explore effective control measures, including chemical treatments, natural enemies, and cultural practices. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to comprehend and combat the ongoing impact of the Japanese beetle on our environment and agricultural practices. 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: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. Half red leather and marbled paper boards in red, orange, blue and white color themes. Hubbed leather spine with five raised bands, and stamped gilt lettering. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Double column layout. CONDITION: Inner hinges are cracked in both the front and back, yet boards are firmly attached. Dampstain on fore-edge, but does not compromise text. Leaves have evenly toned. Some dark discoloration spots and marginalia occasionally throughout. Crack within the gutter between pages 448 and 449, yet binding is sound and pagination complete. Excerpt from the introductory pages: "The Trustees of the Public Library have the pleasure, by means of the present Index, to open for the use of their fellow-citizens another portion of the books which have been entrusted to their care. It embraces about fifty-five thousand volumes, all in the Upper Hall of the building, as the previous Index, published in 1858, with its supplements coming down to near the end of 1860, embraces about nineteen thousand volumes in the Lower Hall." [vii] 902 pp. In overall very good condition. A nice copy. Additional photos available upon request. Full refund if not satisfied.…

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: New. As he turned over its stiff and yellow pages, he noticed with pleasure the smell of corruption that had first repelled him in these decaying volumes, a smell, he now thought, of ancient and secret knowledge. Researchers prying into an obscure manuscript come face to face with its ghoulish guardian. A bookseller digging through an attic disturbs something far more dangerous than dust. An uncanny tome tempts its reader onto a path of untold evil. Welcome to The Haunted Library, a collection of fourteen tales steeped in the dark psychic traces found in the stacks and shelves of libraries, bookshops, and other troves of hidden knowledge. Including stories from rare pulp magazines, classics from the minds of M. R. James, L. P. Hartley and Margaret Irwin, and modern chillers from Penelope Lively and C. J. Faraday, this volume invites you into a hushed realm of cursed authors, ghostly bibliophiles, and readers haunted by the weird powers of the written word.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. [1st edition], 3rd printing ; 896 pp. ; illustrated (partly in color) ; color maps. 21 cm. ; LCCN: 66-15517 ; LC: SB453; Dewey: 635 ; OCLC: 1337884 ; green cloth with gold lettering, in color pictorial dustjacket ; "Prepared by the editors of the Reader's digest. General editor and technical advisor, Thomas H. Everett" ; previous owner marks on front ep ; nicks and edge tears to dustjacket ; "Some 800 kinds and countless varieties of plants are described. More than 7000 items are listed in the index. This single volume of almost 900 pages contains everything a gardener needs to know. Flowers, indoors and out, lawns and trees, plant identification, alpines and bonsai, specialty gardens, structure of soil, calendars of garden work--these are a few subjects covered. 715 illustrations, over half of them in six colors, drawn by 24 outstanding artists. Maps and charts show the origins of plants, five special climatic areas, identification and chemical control of pests, plant diseases and weeds." -- dustjacket ; page 321/322 repaired ; G/FAIR. Book.…

1st edition pictorial boards As New tall octavo. xv + 177pp., b/w pls., text ills., bibliog., index, Brassey's Battlefield Weapons Systems & Technology Series Volume XI.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 144 pages 27 cm OCLC 1090892 ; LCCN 44004124 LC TL770 .A38 color art deco design on stiff paper wrappers ; "The present day emphasis on old timers has progressed to the point where it has become necessary to reprint this very popular book of the forties. It was reprinted three times, and then with the movement to glow engines anre more sophisticated model aircraft it was allowed to go into limbo. Now with the growth of S.A.M. (Society of Antique Modelers) and the trend to nostalgia and the good old days, suddenly Air Age's Gas Models is a thing of the present. Just how timely is unbelievable until one reads the note on page 6, describing the shortage of balsa. Today's shortage of the same product has forced model kit manufacturers to all sorts of extremes to continue manufacturing the products which we cannot do without. In modeling, timeliness is not only today but also the yesterdays and the tomorrows, for which we should be very thankful." ; Contents: The K.G. lives again : how you can build a modern streamline version of the old record-breaking K.G. in which are combined super soaring qualities and a skyrocket climb -- Fokker D-8 contest scale : A realistic gas model of a famous World War fighter that performs like a contest plane -- Army Grasshopper : A flying model Taylorcraft O-57 that provides thrills of a full scale plane --- The answer fro gas fans :build this dual purpose national record holder, it can be flownin either Class A or B contests -- The winged Yankee : A high performance Class A gas model that is wasy to build and operate -- The G.E. Cabinette takes wing -- Controlled Lightning (Control line) -- Gas model Army Scout : a scale model of the Curtiss O-52 observation plane that is easy to build and a most consistent flier -- A record breaking gas model -- How to build a universal one-wheeler -- How to build a three-foot gas model -- Meteor on wings -- The gas Champ -- A four-foot Westerner -- Building the power-house -- An Ercoupe from Lilliput -- Timer's nightmare -- Building the Hornet -- Bird Wing gas model -- The Nationals winning Pacer -- Victory Tailless -- Ways and means of gas model success : Suggestions from an expert that will help to eliminate your crack-ups and increase flight duration -- Model airplane engine directory -- Ellipse area chart -- Wiring system diagram -- Have you discovered crinoline? -- Single-blade free-wheeling prop -- Tricky props for flighty ships -- Does aspect ration increase duration? -- Gas model wing loadings chart -- Stepping up your power -- Taming balky motors -- N.A.C.A. airfoil sections -- Gas model performance chart -- A true pitch gas prop -- Plotting sections the easy way -- Design for performance : a simple method of calculating performance of model planes by a combination of theory and experiment -- Grant airfoil sections -- How to put revs into your gas motor -- A gas model Range Finder -- Bring them down safely! : practical developments of dethermalizing models so they do not fly out of sight ; Copy of Lt. Col. Charles Oliver Fikes (1935-2020), who served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, at first as an aviation cadet in B-47s at Chennault AFB in 1955, and later as a B-52 pilot. He retired as a Lt. Colonel, and began a career with Eastern Airlines. He retired from Eastern in 1985. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Red cloth, decorated with naval battle scene in pressed gold ; covers worn ; shaken, hinges starting ; foxed ; endpages soiled ; a few color illustrations (one of which is a painting by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany!) ; numerous photographs of Japanese and Russian troops in the field, as well as photos depicting uniforms and equipment of Japanese troops ; several maps, and photographs of all of the leaders ; wonderful period journalistic cartoons featuring the work of J. H. Donahey, Rehse, Mayb ell, and others, along with black and white reproductions of paintings by Wilkinson, Nikko, Charles Delacy, Woodville, and others ; rather worn ; G. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 3rd edition. the boards are a touch shelf rubbed and the front end page has light rippling.apart from this the book appears new and unread. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. re-written and updated edition. the boards are a touch shelf rubbed. there is a small stamp mark from a previous owner. the binding is excellent and the book looks very little used, if at all. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 140 pages. Features: Birds Enjoy Being Outside in Cold Climates Much of the Year; Advice for Life with Cockatoos; Planted areas in this home are ideal for Parrots; Wee, Wiley Waxbills need planted aviaries and live food; 30 ways to amuse a parrot; Learn to recognize your bird's need for 'space'; Wanted - someone to whistle to this cockatiel; Miracle microsurgery saves a conure's life. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Webb, B. Everett (illustrator).…

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 140 pages. Features: Glorious Peacocks; The Skeletal System; Creating a Mixed Aviary; A Clutch of charming plumheads resulted from an arranged marriage; Cockatiels - personality plus!; A spirited conure trains its owners well; Ingenious ways to feed birds well; A Professionsl Trainer reveals what really happens at bird shows; Sometimes a persistent bird must create a bird lover out of its housemate ; Beaupre Parrot School in Toronto, Ontario; Exotic Birds on Stamps. Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Webb, B. Everett (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. lg8vo illus maroon cloth, gilt illus and titles to cover and spine, gilt severely faded, fntcvr decorated with naval battle scene in pressed gilt ; front cover shaken, Separated at front end paper gutter, but with hinges and pages securely intact; rather worn ;ow VG/ndj: 542pp; color frontis of Jap emperor; a few other color plates (one of which is a painting by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany ilus euro nations at war with China, the original Yellow Peril!); numerous fullpage photographs of Japanese and Russian troops in the field, as well as photos depicting uniforms and equipment of Japanese troops; several maps, and photographs of all of the leaders ; wonderful period journalistic cartoons featuring the work of J. H. Donahey, Rehse, Maybell, and others, along with black and white reproductions of paintings by Wilkinson, Nikko, Charles Delacy, Woodville, and others; "Startling stories of the war as told by the heroes themselves" as written by "The Greatest Descriptive Writer the World has Ever Known." Here is a typical Everett production, in the vein of his books on the San Franciso earthquake and the disaster of the Titanic. This particular title is uncommon.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. lg8vo illus maroon cloth, gilt illus and titles to cover and spine, gilt severely faded, fntcvr decorated with naval battle scene in pressed gilt ; front cover shaken, Separated at front end paper gutter, but with hinges and pages securely intact; rather worn ;ow VG/ndj: 542pp; color frontis of Jap emperor; a few other color plates (one of which is a painting by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany ilus euro nations at war with China, the original Yellow Peril!); numerous fullpage photographs of Japanese and Russian troops in the field, as well as photos depicting uniforms and equipment of Japanese troops; several maps, and photographs of all of the leaders ; wonderful period journalistic cartoons featuring the work of J. H. Donahey, Rehse, Maybell, and others, along with black and white reproductions of paintings by Wilkinson, Nikko, Charles Delacy, Woodville, and others; "Startling stories of the war as told by the heroes themselves" as written by "The Greatest Descriptive Writer the World has Ever Known." Here is a typical Everett production, in the vein of his books on the San Franciso earthquake and the disaster of the Titanic. This particular title is uncommon. …

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Language: English. Classic Memoirs, Revised Edition, Volume II by Earl of Clarendon, John Evelyn, Samuel Pepys, Grammont-Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, Horace Walpole, Aaron Burr, Margaret Fuller Ossoli, John Heneage Jess with special introduction by Andrew Lang, Edward Everett, The World's Great Classics, University Collection, limited to One Thousand Sets of which this is number 230. Editorial light green cloth, hard cover, upperside bookblock gilded, two other sides untrimmed, 24 x 16 cm, XII and 437 pages, 2 page wide illustrations, some wear on the covers, very clean inside in excellent condition. 0.…