Marcel Ducros (5 results)

Condition: Fine. 1931. Fine.

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO20139027: 1971. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 101 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 840.091-XX ème siècle.

Condition: Good. On offer is a super, original 1930 manuscript diary handwritten by New Orleans native Marcel Theodore Ducros a 52 year old city employee of the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board and businessman. Born in New Orleans September 30, 1878 Marcel would become a formidable citizen in helping usher New Orleans into the Modern Age as he travelled the area extensively and helped build some of the major canals in the state. A Depression era diary we note that Marcel lived the life; an active Shriner, football enthusiast, weekends primping his Nash, playing with the kids and much dining whether with friends or out enjoying New Orleans. He writes January 01, 1930 through December 31, 1930 he does a super job writing daily, noting the weather conditions, his wife Ms. Kitty (Catherine), whether it was the new green dress she bought for $6.00 or the $2.00 she lost at the race track, playing cards or listening to Amos and Andy on the radio. He talks about local elections, LSU vs Tulane, dinner at Arnauds, Carnival Season, and eating crawfish, oysters, and crabs. He traveled the streets of downtown New Orleans, Bucktown, Algiers, Westwego, and Hammond where he oversaw many canal projects. The largish 8 x 7 inch book has seen better days; the spine cap and back cover is missing, the front cover is detaching though the pages are still bound with the exception of the last few pages entitled "Cash Accounts". Some foxing on the first pages and occasional spots and stains. He writes in a lovely hand but some entries were done in light green ink that has faded, but is legible with good lighting. Overall Fair+. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Manuscript.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1900 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 401 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: 401 Language: Spanish.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Spanish. Language: Spanish. 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 1900. 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: - Spanish, Pages:- 401, 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. 401 401.