Mccormick Oran (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable.

Hard cover. Condition: Fair. No dust jacket. Inscribed on the title page: "To the Hon. Frank W. Fries / With all Good Wishes from the Author / May. 1939"., Frank William Fries was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. (May 1, 1893 July 17, 1980), cover is soiled and has some stains and some edge wear, still tight and the text is clear and bright.

Hard cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Maps; photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 397 pages; Massive HC in heavy buckram cloth. Relief titling and illustration to cover board. Spine unlettered, as issued. 397 pgs. Inscribed by the author on the title page. A very impressive effort; includes probably 1200 opr more period photographs, many of them documenting early touring airplanes such as the Clipper Ships, Handley Page Airship; numerous notable ocean liners photographed, etc. Photos span the globe, its peoples, sights and personalities. Square sound and clean. Bit of light rub corners; mild soiling to covers. Solid and neat. Scarce title. VG . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping. ; Signed by Author.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine-. 397 pages, profusely illustrated with b&w photographs with the author's travels from 1904-1938. "I was influenced largely in the publishing of this book by the expressed desires of many, particularly Americans, travelers I have met in my world rounds who favored the idea of retracing by illlustration, scenes that thrilled them when personally contacted." FINE- HARDCOVER. Signed by the author. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4to light brown cloth. Binding tight and square, corners and spine ends lightly rubbed. The dustjacket has shallow crinkling, chips and very short closed tears around the peripheries; a longer closed tear at the bottom of the spine; and a penny-sized chip at the top of the spine. Signed by McCormick and inscribed to Henry O. Talle, a ten-term Congressman from Iowa. Signed By Author.

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: 416. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1939 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: 416.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 4to. Pp. 397. Nearly every page is laden with well-reproduced b&w photos. Printed on light yellow-orange stock. Bound in tan cloth with title and design printed as a block-print on the front cover. Dust jacket complete and fresh. Inscribed on the title page: "To the Hon. Rufus C. Holman / from the Author / Feb. 1939" Inscribed to US Senator from Oregon, Rufus Holman. McCormick's book is as preposterous a self-tribute as can be imagined, yet redeeming for its vast collection of photographs documenting all corners of the globe. In that sense, McCormick's book is a vernacular one-volume John L. Stoddard, providing glimpses of Peking, the SS Leviathan, Port Moresby, St. Helena, the SS Mauretania, Kyoto, several photos of the Handley Page Airship, Tasmania, the Alaska Steamship Company's S.S. Alaska, etc.Not to be outdone, book-recipient Holman signed the book with his larger autograph on the FFEP, dated Feb. 28, 1939. In addition, above his signature Holman provided a gift inscription to his granddaughter, dated 1941. Uncommon in a dust jacket this bright. Dust jacket now protected in a clear, removable archival sleeve.

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 1939. 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:- 416, 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. 416 416.