J E Dovell (13 results)

8vo Softcover. Condition: Acceptable. 1st Printing. 264p. Bright pages are heavily underlined and highlighted. Wraps are glossy with bumped corners and a tear on outer bottom joint. Binding is intact, hinges are secure. Bookstore stamp and previous owner's name penned on FEP. Still, a good reading copy.…

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. volume 2 only; tight binding; clean pages; discoloring due to age; some wear around edges; first page torn upper corner; back page creased Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. volume 3 only; tight binding; clean pages; discoloring due to age; signed by previous owner inside front cover Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. volume 2 only; tight binding; clean pages; some discoloring due to age Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

8Vo Hardcover. Condition: Good. Signed. 115pp. Tan boards, golden lettering on spine and front board. Text is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Hinges are secure, textblock is square with pointed corners. Signed and inscribed by author on title page. Minimal overall shelf/timewear, boardwear, some foxing on inner boards, edgeblush throughout, PO stamp on title page and textblock foredge.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Florida: Historic, Dramatic, Contemporary (complete in 4 volumes) by J.E. Dovell, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1952. First edition, hardbound, Volumes II, 471 pages. Volume II presents a very extensive history of Florida, with occasional illustrations, up to the publication date. Book has durable green cloth boards with a dark green title block and gold lettering. Lightly worn cover. Foxing throughout.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Florida: Historic, Dramatic, Contemporary (complete in 4 volumes) by J.E. Dovell, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1952. First edition, hardbound, Volumes I, 524 pages. Volume I present a very extensive history of Florida, with occasional illustrations, up to the publication date. Book has durable green cloth boards with a dark green title block and gold lettering. Lightly worn cover. Foxing throughout.…

8Vo Hardcover. Condition: Good. 264pp. Tan boards, brown lettering on spine and front board. Text is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Hinges are secure, textblock is square with pointed corners. Moderate overall shelf/timewear, boardwear, foxing on textblock edges and first/last signatures.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating evolution of government in Florida, exploring its historical development from colonial times to the mid-20th century. The author examines the stateââ â¢s unique and dynamic transformation, tracing its growth from a sparsely populated territory to a thriving, diverse region. The book chronicles Floridaââ â¢s journey through periods of Spanish, French, and English rule, as well as its involvement in the Civil War and Reconstruction. It analyzes the stateââ â¢s constitutional framework, highlighting its evolution through multiple revisions and amendments, and emphasizing the challenges presented by rapid population growth and urbanization. The author delves into the impact of industrialization, tourism, and agriculture on Florida's economy, and explores the intricate web of intergovernmental relations at the state, federal, and local levels. This comprehensive study offers valuable insights into the complexities of governing a state undergoing rapid change. Ultimately, this book provides a rich and engaging exploration of the intricate history and enduring challenges of government in Florida. 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.…

8vo Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. 358p. An ex-classroom copy with names penned on rear endpage, a sketch on ffep, writing & stamps along text-block. Text is mostly unmarked with some sparse notations and underlining, showing a slight patina. Pictorial striped boards are bright with corners bumped and scuffing on rear panel. Tightly bound with secure hinges. A great reading copy.…

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 4 volume set; tight binding; clean pages; discoloring due to age Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Lewis Historical Publishing 1952. Quarto. Books are in very good condition. Texts are clean and unmarked. Boards and bindings are sturdy. Volume II has a small stain on front end pages. Prior owner's name is on all front end pages. No DJs.

Three Volume Set. Vol. I & II: A History, 1500-1961. Vol. III: Personal and Family Records. Aquamarine cloth boards. Gilt title to front boards. Gilt particulars to spines. Some foxing to endpapers, edges, and title page. Occassional slight foxing to upper margins thereafter, not affecting text. Vol. I: Several full page B&W illustrations. B&W illustrations to outer margins throughout. Numerous B&W photographs at rear. Vol. II: B&W illustrations to outer margins throughout. Numerous B&W photographs at rear. Vol. III: B&W photographs throughout. Overall a nice clean set. …