John W Ryckman (6 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. *************Reading Copy************** Complete copy of collectible magazine.

Magazine. Condition: Good. November 1904 issue of John Ryckman's muckraker. This issue features first the "First in the Series of Startling Life Insurance Exposures", Henry Shedd Beardsley's expose of the life insurance industry, "The Despotism of Combined Millions: How the giant life insurance "combine" employs vast trust funds of policy holders in Wall Street's ruthless speculative schemes"; the second major feature of this issue is Lauriston Ward's "The Naturalization Industry", an expose on the fraudulent sale of naturalization certificates. Other items of interest include: an examination of the famous 1841 murder of Mary Rogers that includes interviews and photos of surviving witnesses; short fiction; "The Foremost Fun-Makers of the Stage" with portraits of nine comedians of the day; "Little Human Stories"; many, many advertisements. Perfect-bound in paper wraps; pp. 1-8 [ads], [400]-506, 9-36 [ads]; 24.8cm x 17.5cm. Binding is intact, wrapper chipped at spine ends exposing page gatherings; text, photos, illustration all very good throughout; small chip at top edge of front wrap. From a private collection (NOT ex-library). Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

LeatheBound. 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: 304. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 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: 304.

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: 402. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1890 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: 402.

Flexible boards. Condition: Very good. Tall octavo. 9.25 x 6.5". 286pp. Plus "Tributes to the Departed (which included the editor, Ryckman), Table of Contents and List of Illustrations. This copy a presentation copy, for one of the city council members, B.B. Stakemiller, with his name in gilt on front. SIGNED by the architect, Hugh R. Davies on the illustration of the Entrance Dome. Additional eight SIGNATURES throughout of various council members and committee executives, each on their photographs. Stamped number "96" perhaps indicating a limited edition. Typed program for Exposition Dinner Meeting, laid-in. Embossed flexible leather-like boards with gilt highlighting, which has mostly rubbed off. Some toning to paper edges, rusty edges on endpapers with a square of offsetting from newspaper clipping on front endpaper. Also large pencil "Lent by"ownership signature on front endpaper. Otherwise very nice, solid copy.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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:- 304, 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. 304 304.