Murphy John Stewart (23 results)
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United KingdomBetter World Books Ltd
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US$ 18.74
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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1958
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Johnston's Arran Bookroom, Isle of Arran, United KingdomJohnston's Arran Bookroom
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US$ 25.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. How They Were Built series. Very slight foxing to endpapers otherwise in fine condition with no inscriptions. In a similarly fine complete dust jacket with just a little rubbing to top of spine. A really lovely copy. Charles Keeping (illustrator).
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Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1965
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, United KingdomPsychoBabel & Skoob Books
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US$ 22.22
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Ex-library first edition hardcover with plastic covered, unclipped dust jacket, in good condition. Jacket is slightly marked, and edges are creased and nicked. Board edges, corners and spine ends are lightly bumped and rubbed. Library stamps to front pastedo…wn. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). Used.
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- First Edition
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Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA
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Condition: Used - Fine
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Printing, Hardcover, Fine In Fine Dj Priced $21.95, Signed By Editor Michael Bishop On The Title Page, Also Bygregory Benford At His Story. . Signed by Author(s).
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Published by Oxford University Press, 1965
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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US$ 37.50
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Add to basketCondition: Good. 1965. First Edition. 31 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial laminated dust jacket over pictorial paper covered boards. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black, white and blue illustrations throughout. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Binding remains firm…. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to edges. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing. Light sunning to spine and edges.
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Published by Oxford University Press, 1963
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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US$ 40.14
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Add to basketCondition: Good. 1963. First Edition. 31 pages. Pictorial dust jacket covered in removable plastic wrapper over pictorial paper covered boards. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Slight thumb marking in places. Boards have light shelf wea…r with minor corner bumping and crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some mild tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.
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Language: English
Published by OXFORD, 1965
- Hardcover
Seller: Happyfish Books, Meopham, KENT, United KingdomHappyfish Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. HOW THEY WERE BUILT - WELLS by JOHN STEWART MURPHY ** HARDBACK ** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * PUBLISHER : OXFORD * YEAR : 1965 * ISBN : N/A * No OF PAGES : 32 * CONDITION : USED - GOOD * OTHER: THE DUST COVER IS TAPED TO THE BOOK. TAPE MARK TO BOTTOM OF SPIN…E. FADING TO SPINE. MARKS TO FRONT COVER. TAPE MARKS TO INSIDE FRONT AND BACK COVER. LIBRARY STICKERS AND STAMP MARKS TO INSIDE FRONT COVER. LIBRARY STAMP TO BACK OF TITLE PAGE. OTHERWISE PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1961
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Caffrey Books, Oundle, United KingdomCaffrey Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good ++. 1st Edition. VG/G++. Hardback. A very good copy with illustrated boards. lllustrated endpapers. Remains of lable on fep and verso of fep. Good++ illustrated dustwrapper, not price-clipped (original price 10/6d net) but with some loss to head and tail of the wrapper…. Keeping, Charles (illustrator).
Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1961
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Blacket Books (PBFA), Edinburgh, United KingdomBlacket Books (PBFA)
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Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 34.72
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback.A very good copy with illustrated boards. llustrated endpapers. No inscriptions. Many brown, black and white illustrations in text. 32 pages. Very good illustrated dustwrapper which is not price-clipped (original price 10/6d net) and is pr…otected in a removable cover. Charles Keeping (illustrator).
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Published by Sydney: Angus and Robertson, 1964
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Benedict Wilson Books, Folkestone, KENT, United KingdomBenedict Wilson Books
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US$ 41.66
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.x; 94. Publisher's green cloth titles in gilt to spine. Dust-jacket with printed price of 15s. to front flap. A little dustiness to edges, dust-jacket lightly handled, toned to spine. Near fine.
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Published by London: Oxford University Press, 1960
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: RightWayUp Books, Woodbridge, SUFFO, United KingdomRightWayUp Books
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US$ 33.33
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Murphy, John Stewart. Roads : how they were built / illustrated by Charles Keeping. First edition. London: Oxford University Press, 1960. Hardback, Good, in unclipped dustajcket with light shelfwear and small closed tear to the top of the spine at the rear. Il…lustrated boards, a little bowed, replicating the dustjacket design. Grey cloth spine. Binding strong. A couple of small marks to endpapers. Small oval school stamp to Contents page. 32pp., with colour and b/w illustrations. Contents clean and bright. Charles William James Keeping (22 September 1924 16 May 1988) was an English illustrator, children's book author and lithographer. He made the illustrations for Rosemary Sutcliff's historical novels for children, and he created more than twenty picture books. He also illustrated the complete works of Charles Dickens for the Folio Society. Keeping created 15 full-colour picture books for Oxford University Press. His former teacher and fellow illustrator Nigel Lambourne has described him as "one of the few great illustrators we've got. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing.
Published by London. Oxford University Press. 1960., 1960
- Hardcover
Seller: Worpsweder Antiquariat, Worpswede, GermanyWorpsweder Antiquariat
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Add to basketIllustrated by Charles Keeping. Half-Cloth. Dustwrapper. 32pp. Dustwrapper slightly damaged, bookplate. else good.
Language: English
Published by London: Oxford University Press, 1961., 1961
- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
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US$ 191.15
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Published by Oxford University Press,, London,, 1960
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United KingdomBurwood Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 50.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 32. Original publisher's white cloth over illustrated boards. Copiously illustrated throughout. Neat name on front endpaper, otherwise very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket.
Published by Oxford University Press, 1965
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Bookcase, Carlisle, United KingdomBookcase
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US$ 55.55
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Add to basketHard. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Jacket has light edge wear, also price clipped. Quarter purple cloth with illustrated paper covered boards. Book very tidy. Size: 4to.
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Published by Oxford University Press,, London,, 1965
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United KingdomBurwood Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 58.33
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. Oblong 4to. pp 32. Original publisher's mauve cloth over illustrated boards. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket. No inscriptions, not price-clipped.
Published by Oxford University Press,, London,, 1959
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United KingdomBurwood Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 69.44
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo.pp. 34. Original publisher's quarter cloth binding in bright blue, with illustrated sides. Illustrated dust jacket, featuring different types of ships. Striking Black and white cartoon drawings by Charles Keeping illustrate the text. Children's book, aged… eight upwards. Part of the 'How They Were Built' Series. Fine in very good minus dust jacket. Dust jacket clean; slightly nicked at top edge and spine with small loss, but protected by a clear sleeve.
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Published by Oxford University Press,, London,, 1966
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United KingdomBurwood Books
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Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 69.44
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 32. Original publisher's white cloth over illustrated boards. Copiously illustrated throughout. Neat name on front endpaper, otherwise fine in fine dust jacket. Excellent condition.
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Published by Oxford University Press,, London,, 1964
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United KingdomBurwood Books
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Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 76.38
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 32. Original publisher's red cloth over illustrated boards. Copiously illustrated throughout. Neat name on front endpaper, otherwise fine in fine dust jacket. Excellent condition.
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Published by Oxford University Press,, London,, 1961
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United KingdomBurwood Books
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Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 83.33
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 32. Original publisher's white cloth over illustrated boards. Copiously illustrated throughout. Fine in fine dust jacket. Excellent condition.
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- Print on Demand
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. 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, Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 342, 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. Volume 3 342 342.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 342, 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. Volume 2 342 342.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. 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, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 380, 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. Volume 1 380 380.
