Goolsby William Berlin (13 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No date listed. Covers show edge wear and marking. Previous owner's name on inside cover, pages show soiling and some tearing, which impedes reading on the outer lower corner.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Softcover. Condition: Fair. Goolsby, William Berllin. GUIDE TO MEXICO FOR THE MOTORIST. Dallas, Texas: The Pan-American Press (1936). [All rights reserved by theHarben-Spotts Company, Inc. 1936.] Articles and advertisements. Illustrated with photos, maps, etc. (Including fold-out.) 146pp, 8vo (circa 6" wide x9" tall) softcover book. Toned. Title-page loose however present. Deaccessioned. Appears complete. Fair to about good. (Scarce.).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Paperback. Printed in Texas for use by motorists in Texas and Mexico in 1936. Many local ads for businesses in Texas and Mexico. English language only. Includes fold-out elevation charts and mileage chart. Insect loss to spot on front cover. Corners bumped. Tight bind. No writings.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Pub. date assumed none given. Nicely illustrated color covers exhibit heavy wear, chipping and soiling on the spine and spine ends. Heavy soiling to the back cover. Moderate soiling to the front. Moderate wear and soiling on corners, edges and hinges. Soiling and yellowing to the inside front and back covers. The large color fold-out map in the front of the book is worn on the edges, torn at the creases and foxing on the upper half of the hinge. Text is yellowed due to age. Otherwise unmarked. Inside hinges are tight. The wonderful full page color drawings depicting life in Mexico are in fine condition. There are many pages of interesting advertisements. "This is not a dry, conventional guidebook. It is compiled to act as a companion, to point out salient places and things and explain to you their background and import.and to help you understand Mexico and her people." All books are individually examined and described. Never ex-lib unless stated.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Pictorial wraps have rubbed edges. 233 pp. Period advertising from US and Mexican companies, cities and hotels. Automobiles in the photos are from the 1920's and early 1930's. Size: 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. General wear; covers loosening. Small closed tears to first couple of pages; No date, circa 1940. Driving through Mexico with detailed info about various stops and sights; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 256 pages.

[6], 262, [1] pages. Paperback; H 22.75cm x L 15.75cm. Stiff paper covers soiled and mildly curled at fore-edges, creasing to front cover's bottom corner and rear cover's top corner, short tears at heel of front joint and head of rear joint. Some soiling to edges. Covers once detached from text block but somewhat rectified by past owner's old tape repairs; two browned tape strips on front cover's verso overlapping onto frontispiece's blank recto; five browned tape strips on rear cover's recto and rear free endpaper's opposing verso. Occasional light soiling to interior pages but overall leaves remain clean; interior text block remains firmly bound. Includes unpaged leaves of color plates and advertisements interspersed amongst text. Front cover's color pictorial illustration by the author; frontispiece and several other color illustrations signed "Jesus" demonstrating a rather charming style; several b/w illustrations signed A.X. Pena with at least three (on pages 16, 80, and 118) dated for 1939; b/w photographs as well. Large color foldout map tipped-in between front cover verso and opposing front free endpaper recto; map credited to Pedro Caballero. A good copy but an interesting guidebook with an American expatriate's extensive impressions and travel advice for all parts of Mexico. OCLC cites several editions of Goolsby's guidebook but only two editions with firm dates, a 145 page edition published in 1936 and a 280 page Mexico City imprint published in 1941. The El Paso Public Library indicates that their 226 page edition is dated 1938. Thus, if pagination can be used as a determinant along with the aforementioned Pena illustrations, this copy should date from either 1939 or 1940.…

ed. paperback near very good condition with a bit of wear and some spine darkening= foldang map at the front.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Boards with light rubbing to extremities.; A detailed guide with a few photographs. Nd. [1940s]; B&W Photographs; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 233 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Rare hardcover copy in excellent condition, 1st edn, date is a guess, many attractive hotel, casino and restaurant ads, every town and city mentioned, sights and activities for motorists, 233pps, much relevant period data for researchers, 8vo, red covers.…

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: 232. 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: 232.…

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. W.B. Goolsby January 1941 Binding.

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:- 232, 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. 232 232.…