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Oakum Pickings: A Collection of Stories, Sketches, and Paragraphs, Contributed from Time to Time to the Telegraphic and General Press.
Language: English
Published by New York, W. J. Johnston., 1876
Seller: Bucks County Bookshop IOBA, Doylestown, PA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Contents include: Stage Coaching, Block Island, etc. etc. -- Hardcover, pretty cover design. Condition: good (spine tips little worn; title-page is detached).
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Oakum Pickings
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
US$ 23.63
US$ 16.05 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New. In.
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Oakum Pickings
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
US$ 37.13
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Sketches Old and New. Together with miscellaneous matter from various sources and a catalogue
Published by J. H. Bunnell & Co., 1897
Hardcover. Condition: G+. No Jacket. 1st. Supplemented by address entitled "From Franklin to Edison". Includes 'the Phillips System of Telegraphy' (Phillip's Morse Automatic Telegraph) and a dozen telegraph related essays. Gilt labeled blue cloth with some minor soiling. Front and rear hinges weakened. 248 p. + Telegraph instrument ads.
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Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None. pseud of Phillips, Walter P. Sketches of life in a telegraph office. Pages slightly soiled. Edge wear to green cloth covers. Record # 3604.
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Oakum Pickings: A Collection of Stories, Sketches, and Paragraphs Contributed from Time to Time to the Telegraphic and General Press.
Published by W. J. Johnston, New York, 1876
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original publisher's blue cloth binding. 5 1/4" x 7 5/8." 176 pages, complete. White clipping from Ajax (J. A. Aulls) tipped in on front pastedown giving praise to Oakum's writings. Gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Impressed decorations on front and back covers. Pages are clean; binding is tight.
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Sketches Old and New. Supplemented By an Address Entitled "From Franklin to Edison" A Catalogue, Etc., Etc.
Published by J.H. Bunnell & Company, New York, New York, 1897
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. First Edition. xv, 248, [4] pages; illustrations; ads in the back; turquoise cloth binding with gilt lettering. Walter P. Phillips was born in Grafton, Mass in 1846 and was a telegraph operator who invented the Phillips Code. Later he was the head of the United Press. The most famous remnant of the Phillips Code is terms POTUS/SCOTUS. Very good clean copy.
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Oakum Pickings
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1022072218 ISBN 13: 9781022072213
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
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Oakum Pickings
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1022072218 ISBN 13: 9781022072213
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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Oakum Pickings: A Collection of Stories, Sketches, and Paragraphs Contributed From Time to Time To the Telegraphic and General Press
Published by W.J. Johnston, New York, 1876
Seller: Schooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC), Halifax, NS, Canada
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
Green dec. clotjh. Condition: Cloth sl. worn, generally vg. 176,(2) Pp. Frontis steel engr. of Author. 2 pages of book adverts in rear.
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Oakum Pickings
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1020829583 ISBN 13: 9781020829581
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this engaging collection of essays, John Oakum explores a wide range of topics from politics to art to everyday life. Written in an engaging and conversational style, these essays are sure to captivate and entertain readers from all walks of life. Fans of the essay form and the art of the personal essay will find much to enjoy in Oakum Pickings.
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Oakum Pickings
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
US$ 22.67
US$ 5.57 shipping
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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Condition: New. Print on Demand.
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SKETCHES OLD AND NEW. Together with an Address, Entitled "From Franklin to Edison."
Seller: Peter L. Masi - books, MONTAGUE, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: SNEAB
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
NY: George Munro's Sons, copyright, 1897. 200 pages. Halftone frontispiece portrait with guard, drawing of man with satchel, facsimile of Edison letter. 7.5x5", green cloth, gold titles. 'To Gertrude Morton Hubbard, From her affectionate uncle, the author, Walter P. Phillips, May 6, 1897' in ink on dedication page. 12 anecdotal reminiscences of colleagues contributed to 'The Telegrapher', first collected in 1876, 'I expected others would give the telegraphic fraternity a literature, but operators give attention to serious matters . . . developments electrical, or go into newspaper work . . . ' Author created Phillips Telegraphic Code, became head of United Press. Appended essay written for Ohio Associated Dailies, Columbus, discusses connections between telegraph & newspaper, author's conversations with Edison as telegrapher. Cover lightly soiled, rubbed, text bit toned, VG.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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Condition: New. Print on Demand.
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Oakum pickings: a collection of stories, sketches, and paragraphs
Published by W. J. Johnston, Publisher, New York: No 9. Murray Street, 1876
Seller: Kuenzig Books ( ABAA / ILAB ), Topsfield, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA ESA ILAB IOBA SNEAB
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Signed
Cloth. Condition: Good. Later printing. Later printing. [6], [7]-188 pages. 6 7/8 x 5 1/4 inches. Publisher's mustard cloth with stamped decorations in black and gilt. Cancel author's name pasted on title page (the original author name was "John Oakum"). The frontispiece is an engraving with Facsimile signature of Walter P. Phillips below. This copy INSCRIBED by the author Phillips on second flyleaf "To William D. Tyler Esq. | With the cordial regards | of Walter P Phillips | New York April 8, 1890". Owner name "W. S. Tyler No 464" inked on recto of frontis. Cloth. A (presumably) later edition of this work, with the author properly identified. Another copy we've seen for sale has the author listed as "John Oakum" with title page date of 1876, and the frontis engraving identified as John Oakum. That edition has fewer pages (176) but has two pages of ads in rear and with a green binding. "Walter Polk Phillips (June 14, 1846 January 31, 1920) was an American journalist, telegrapher, and inventor who created the Phillips Code, a brevity code which introduced the abbreviations POTUS, for president of the United States, and SCOTUS, for Supreme Court of the United States. He later became the head of the United Press.Phillips worked for the Associated Press from 1875 to 1879, serving as the New York Bureau's assistant general manager. Most sources say that it was during this period of time (c. 1879) that he created what came to be known as the Phillips Code. It had become clear to him, as a veteran telegrapher and journalist, that certain words were frequently used in news dispatches; he devised a special system of abbreviations that would make sending and receiving news stories much easier. The Phillips code quickly became popular with newspaper telegraphers, and it soon became the standard at newspapers of that era.Also during this time, in July 1876, Phillips released a work of humor and social commentary, under the pen name John Oakum. [AS HERE] Newspapers described it as "a collection of stories, character sketches and paragraphs" based on some of the telegraphers Phillips had known. " (Wikipedia) PROVENANCE: The library of telegraph historian Bill Holly.
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Oakum Pickings
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
US$ 36.53
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Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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Oakum Pickings
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
US$ 25.48
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Add to basketPaperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
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Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
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Oakum pickings: a collection of stories, sketches, and paragraphs
Published by W. J. Johnston Publishers, New York, 1876
Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA ILAB RMABA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
First Edition. First edition; 8vo; pp. [7], 8-176, [2] ads for The Operator, a bi-weekly journal for telegraphy; steel-engraved frontispiece of the author; original blindstamped green cloth stamped in gilt and black; near fine. Wright III, 4226.
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Brand New. 184 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.42 inches. This item is printed on demand.
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Condition: New. Print on Demand.
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Oakum Pickings
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
US$ 42.22
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
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Oakum Pickings
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437068634 ISBN 13: 9781437068634
Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.
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Oakum Pickings : A Collection Of Stories, Sketches, And Paragraphs Contributed From Time To Time To The Telegraphic And General Press (1876)
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437068634 ISBN 13: 9781437068634
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Oakum Pickings is a book that was first published in 1876 and is a collection of stories, sketches, and paragraphs that were contributed from time to time to the telegraphic and general press by John Oakum. The book is a compilation of humorous and entertaining pieces that cover a wide range of topics, from politics and current events to everyday life and human nature. The stories are written in a light and witty style, with a keen eye for detail and a sharp sense of humor. Oakum's writing is engaging and entertaining, and his observations on life and society are both insightful and humorous. The book is a delightful read that will appeal to anyone who enjoys good writing and a good laugh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Oakum Pickings | A Collection Of Stories, Sketches, And Paragraphs Contributed From Time To Time To The Telegraphic And General Press (1876)
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437068634 ISBN 13: 9781437068634
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Oakum Pickings | A Collection Of Stories, Sketches, And Paragraphs Contributed From Time To Time To The Telegraphic And General Press (1876) | John Oakum | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2008 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781437068634 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.
