Noble Algernon (5 results)

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good. Vol. 28, No. 11. Edited by Cathleen Jordan. Cover art by Mark Fresh. Includes "The Isle of Truth" by Hugh B. Cave; "Crime and the Cloister" by Janet O'Daniel; "Edward" by Grace Ballem; "A Bad Day for All Concerned" by James A. Noble; "Only One Way to Land" by John Lutz; "Apostrophe" by Thomasina Weber; "Weeper" by David Braly; "The Curly-Haired Wife" by Ann F. Woodward; "The Empty House" (Mystery Classic) by Algernon Blackwood. Departments: "Editor's Notes"; "Off the Record: The Mystery of the Haunted Houses" by C. Bruce Hunter; "Booked and Printed" by Mary Cannon; "Unsolved"; "Murder by Direction" by Peter Shaw; "Frames of Reference" by Peter Christian; "The Mysterious Photograph"; "Solution to the Mid-September "Unsolved"; "The Story that Won". Illustrations by Bob Walters, Laurie Harden, Steve Hetzel, Lisa Knouse, Ray Lago, Hank Blaustein, Arthur George, Jim Ceribello, and Marc Yankus. Creasing; light label pulls to front; spine is sunned with lean and minor stain to rear hinge.tanning; corner wear. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Photos, 9 x 5,75", blue cloth, 223pp with index, covers lightly rubbed, extremities bumped and with some wear, EX-LIBRARY with usual markings; still a nice copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Some flecking and small marks to boards. Some foxing. Previous owner's name scribbled out on front endpaper and on title page. ; 223, [1 (advertisements)] pages + frontispiece + 14 illustrations on 7 plate leaves. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and rule on spine. Page dimensions: 220 x 137mm. Contents: Travelling in Winter; Post-Stations; The Steppe Wind - Atbasar; Zimofkas - Winter Quarters; Change to Pack-Horses - Some Bird Life; A Khirgiz Feast - Reach the Claim; Successful Diplomacy - Vipers; Boring Problems - Success; Fishing Extraordinary; Start a Herd - Wolves Appear - A Khirgiz Hunt - Start to Prospect for Coal; Yarout - Prosperous Khirgiz; Prehistoric Remains - Signs of Coal; Influx of Russians - Complicates Food Question; Birds and Beasts - Experiments at Taming; Trouble with Khirgiz - Tea as a Pacifier; Golden-Eagles and Vultures - Copper Records; Bustard Shooting; The Steppe in Autumn and Winter; Fishing through Ice - Wolves; Wolf Drives - Wild Pig; Thieving and Brigandage; Securing Mining Claims - "Bad Lands."; I Undertake a New Job; Difficulty in St. Petersburg; The Journey - Death of Our Guide; Arrival - Preparations for Winter; Prospecting - Success! - Optimism of Youth!; Unwelcome Visitors; The Country and Game; Meet Example of Woeful Ignorance; An Adventure - Difficulties in Winter; Old Workings - A Queer Interview; Claim-Holders and Claims; Tomsk District - Yenesai River; Fruitless Prospecting - A Lost Opportunity; Lake Baikal District - Buddhists!; Rain! Rain! Rain!; A Technical Survey of Prospecting in Siberia. Illustrations: Outcrop of a Coal Seam, Russian Turkestan; Khirgiz and Camels, Southern Steppes; Khirgiz Nomads' Encampment, Sibera; The First Transport of Coal from Baikanour; Karsak Pai; Khirgiz Nomads Milking Sheep; Typical Scene between Amur River and Arctic Tundra; Cutting Up Meat for the Winter, Siberia; Siberian Settlers; Chinamen Washing Gravel for Gold; Sinking a Shaft for Gold, E. Siberia; Country North of Lake Baikal; Mineral Outcrops North of Lake Baikal; Mineral Outcrop, E. Siberia; Washing for Gold, W. Siberia.

Original Cloth. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Ediion. Slight foxing at the beginning. Illustrated from photographs. Fine condition.

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 1928. 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:- 250, 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. 250 250.