James C Dobbin (13 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Disbound, no covers. Paper approx. 3/8" wide by 2 1/4" missing from the spine margins throughout. One pair of leaves unopened. Lightly browned. ; 16 pages.

Condition: VG. Raleigh 1854 1st Doub. Octavo, 27pp., original printed octavo wraps. VG, light toning.

Soft cover. Condition: Poor. 195 pp. : illustrated ; xxxxiv ; (incl. some folded maps) ; 24 cm.; OCLC: 18339082 ; LC: QE75 ; paper wrappers ; Contents: The Pumpkin Buttes coal field, Wyoming--The northward extension of the Sheridan coal field, Big Horn and Rosebud counties, Montana--Geology and oil and gas prospects of part of the San Rafael Swell, Utah--Geology of the Rock Creek oil field and adjacent areas, Carbon and Albany counties, Wyoming--Thrust faulting and oil possibilities in the plains adjacent to the Highwood Mountains, Montana. ; thick volume; several foldout maps and photographs ; fragile ; foxing ; a few pencil marks ; a water spatter on top ; scarce but fragile condition rates POOR. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Poor. 388 pp. : illustrated ; xxxxviii pl. (some folded, incl. maps) ; 24 cm.; OCLC: 18347877 ; LC: QE75 ; paper wrappers ; Contents: The Forsyth coal field, Rosebud, Treasure, and Big Horn counties, Montana--The Kevin-Sunburst oil field and other possibilities of oil and gas in the Sweetgrass arch, Montana--Geology and coal resources of the Meeker quadrangle, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, Colorado--Geology and oil resources along the southern border of San Joaquin Valley, California. ; thick volume; several foldout maps and photographs ; fragile ; foxing ; a few pencil marks ; cellophane tape repairs to top wrapper ; scarce but condition, due to fragility, is POOR. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book eloquently explores the value and joys of cultivating the mind, particularly through the pursuit of higher education. The author argues that an educated mind is not only a source of personal fulfillment but also a powerful tool for navigating life's challenges and making meaningful contributions to society. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits of a well-rounded education, including the development of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a deep appreciation for literature, history, and the arts. Drawing on examples from history and personal experience, the author demonstrates how an educated mind can empower individuals to make informed decisions, appreciate the richness of human experience, and leave a lasting legacy. Ultimately, this book serves as a passionate call for the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom as the foundation for a fulfilling and impactful life. 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.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Used - Acceptable. Chapel Hill: James M. Henderson, Printer to the University, 1859. 24 pages. 8.25 x 5", disbound. UNC, 1832, Democratic Representative 1845-7, distinguished Secretary of the Navy, 1853-7. Removed, rusty staple holes along fold, loose, fair.

Condition: Good. Chapel Hill 1859 first edition. James Henderson. Octavo, 24pp., original printed salmon-color wraps. Good, a bit soiled and lightly worn.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1850 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: 40 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: 40 Dobbin, James C. (James Cochran), 1814-1857,University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Dialectic Society,University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Philanthropic Society,Edward J. Hale & Son.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1859 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: 36 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: 36 Dobbin, James C. (James Cochran), 1814-1857,Henderson, James M,University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Dialectic Society,University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Philanthropic Society.…

Manuscript. ALS single sheet dated July 16, 1856, one paragraph, light mailing folds but clean and bright. Addressed to one Second Asst Engineer Montgomery Fletcher instructing him to report to the Engineer Chief of the Navy for examination in view of promotion. Signed "J.C. Dobbin". James Cochrane Dobbin (1814-1857) was a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina and a graduate of the University of North Carolina in 1832. He was a member of the United States Congress 1845-47 and the North Carolina legislature 1848-52. As Secretary of the Navy under President Franklin Pierce, Dobbin authorized the Perry Expedition to Japan. Ill health forced his resignation from the Cabinet on the spring of 1857 and he died of tuberculosis that October. Montgomery Fletcher, to whom the order is addressed, would later serve as Chief Engineer aboard the "Saranac" of the Pacific Squadron of the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.…