Parker John M B E (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. This is a Near Fine copy of the first edition (4th printing) i a Very Good Dust jacket. The jacket has a tera (an inch) to the lower part of the jacket front. A few minor chips. No interior markings. All graphics are intact. Overall a nice clean tight copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. University library withdrawl with an empty due sheet and corresponding bright clean unmarked contents; inclean blue cloth; slight cracking along rear hinge. ; 290 pages.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. FIRST EDITION. This is bulliten #12 of the National Speleological Society. Articles include. Ozark Cave Life by Charles E. Mohr, Cavern Dwelling Salamanders of the Ozark Plateau by M. BB. Mittleman; The Invertebrate Fauna of Ozark Caves by Leslie Hubricht; Bones in the Brewery by George Gaylord Simpson; Sex Ratios in Hibernating Bats by Harold B. Hitchock; Spelunking in a Pyramid by Alexander D. Therrien; Cavern Hymn of the Earth Planet; Ice Caves by Patricia Merriam; List of Grottoes; Calcite Bubble -- A New Cave Formation by Gorden T. Warwick; Cordon L Curry; The Survey of Schoolhouse Cave by H.F. Stimson; Cave Mapping by A.C. Swinnerton; The Formation and Mineralogy of Stalactites and Stalagmites by Forrest L. Hicks; Clyde A. Malott; Explorations in Ball's Cavern, Schohaire Country, N.Y. 1831-1949 by Charles J. Hanor; Exploring an Underground River by John Dyas Parker; Who's Who in Bulleting Twelve. 86pp. Light blue large softcover book with light soiling. Small chips to spine. Staples a little rusty but covers still well attached. Front top corner creased. Cover vinette of a man climing through stalagtights & stalagmites. Numerous black & white photos and illustrations. Fold out map of Schoolhouse Cave in West Virginia. An important early caving ephemera. Good gift item for someone interested in the golden era of cave exploration. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Paperback.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Softcover with pictorial boards, black and red text across covers. Art on cover by Erma Graeber. Edges of covers toned. Crown and foot of staple-bound spine show wear: front cover directly next to crown has slight fold, likely from being bumped. Foot shows a very small open tear, triangle of cover (less than 1cm in width/length) missing. No title page or copyright page, but edition dates to 1957. 76 pages. Includes a selection of works by various authors, as follows: "Woodland Treasure" by John Parker; foreword by Neita Oviatt Friend; "Silken Cords and Velvet Snares" by Louise Leighton; "The Set Of The Sails" by Sayle Mender; "Sinclair Lewis's Advice To Beginning Writers" by Ruth Fouts Pochman; "King Of The Monkeys" by Gerald Millward; "The Boundary Of Now" by August Derleth; "The Rat Trap" by Gwendolyn Kaltenbach; "Northwestern Mutual: Giant Of The West" by John C. Burden; "The Seventh Son (Conclusion)" by Harriet E. Dake; "Is This The Same Wind?" by Emily Sprague Wurl; "Fallen Tree" by Margaret Buxton; "A Protest In Sonnet Form" by Hazel B. Holt; "Auto Lights In My Mirror" by Lenore S. Harms; "My Mother's Aprons" by Margaret S. Anderson; "Steam Is Through" by Frances Crewes; and "Marine Mail Route" by John M. Miller. Several black and white illustrations throughout text. Back free and attached endpapers feature advertisements. Short pamphlet tucked into front cover reads "Van Antwerp: Wisconsin Folklore Collection" and provides information on said event, as well as a background of the Wisconsin Regional Writers' Association, Inc. Majority of pages show very light foxing, no text or illustration obscured. Binding neat and strong. Please email us with questions or to request photos.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Samuel F. Manning (illustrator). viii, 200 pages. 24 cm. Color illustrated wrappers. Illustrations (b&w photographs, map and paintings). Marine Illustrations by Samuel F. Fleming. Appendix (Sailing Ships Built in Cape Breton Island). Index. An unmarked, new book.

hard cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. (Toronto): (George D. McLeod Limited). (1967). 197pp. Hardcover with dust jacket. Wear to edges of dust jacket spine strip. Now sealed in brodart. Book is in very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. 1. Auflage. 1073 S., Lwd., goldgepr. Rückenkurztitel , etwas berieben , Bibex., typisch gestempelt und mit Reg.-Schildchen auf dem Rücken , sonst sauber , stabil und komplett , Versand in De 5,50 EUR !!!

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spines a bit faded with some weakening of gilt titles, boards lightly soiled, ink stamp on front endpaper of fourth volume. Bindings tight and square, text clean, bright, and unmarked. 1931 Hard Cover. Complete in four volumes. viii, [2], 403, [1]; viii, [2], 431, [1]; vi, [2], 419, [1]; viii, [2], 483, [3] pp. 8vo. Essays and articles celebrating one hundred years of Rochester, New York, including contributions by various authors. The first three volumes include poems about Rochester, and the fourth the music for the Centennial Hymn composed for the occasion. Includes Volume 1: Beginnings, Volume 2: Home Builders, Volume 3: Expansion, and Volume 4: Jubilee.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spines a bit faded with some weakening of gilt titles, boards lightly soiled, endpapers of volume three a bit foxed with top corner of front free endpaper clipped, ink stamp on front endpaper of volume four with small spot on fore edge. 1931 Hard Cover. Complete in four volumes. viii, [2], 403, [1]; viii, [2], 431, [1]; vi, [2], 419, [1]; viii, [2], 483, [3] pp. 8vo. Essays and articles celebrating one hundred years of Rochester, New York, including contributions by various authors. The first three volumes include poems about Rochester, and the fourth the music for the Centennial Hymn composed for the occasion. Includes Volume 1: Beginnings, Volume 2: Home Builders, Volume 3: Expansion, and Volume 4: Jubilee.

Full Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. SIGNED FIRST EDITION with dust jacket. Two toned black and yellow cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Signed/inscribed on the front free endpage: "To Kitch and Nell. Who brighted our lives in Greenwich and revived my spirit of Adventure in New York and Trinidad. Gratefully Charles Mohr." Jacket is not price-clipped, but there are a few small open tears at the top of the spine, light wear at the extremities. Overall a EXCELLENT book in a VERY GOOD dust jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Hardcover.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1876 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: 172 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: 172 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1967 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 680 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. 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: 680 Volume 736 (1967) - 777 (1970).

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 1998. 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:- 462, 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 3 462 462.