Perry Whiting, Signed (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Front hinge cracked. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Inscribed by author on copyright page. Tearing visible to bottom of main title page. Moderate loosening to binding. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed and inscribed by author.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 334 pages; Description: 334 p. Illus. , map. 24 cm. Notes: Editor's note signed: John A. Davies. Lettered on cover: "Perry", experiences of a pioneer. Subjects: Whiting, Perry, 1868- . Summary: The memoirs of Perry Whiting, a founder of one of the pioneer distributors of building materials in southern California, the Whiting-Mead Company. Whiting writes in the dedication: "I dedicate these memoirs to the young men and women who have an ambition to become successful in life's struggle, hoping that reading of my varied experiences will inspire some of you to become thrifty and save sufficiently while young and strong, to supply your needs when old and weak". 3 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 334 pages; Description: 334 p. Illus. , map. 24 cm. Notes: Editor's note signed: John A. Davies. Lettered on cover: "Perry", experiences of a pioneer. Subjects: Whiting, Perry, 1868- . Summary: The memoirs of Perry Whiting, a founder of one of the pioneer distributors of building materials in southern California, the Whiting-Mead Company. Whiting writes in the dedication: "I dedicate these memoirs to the young men and women who have an ambition to become successful in life's struggle, hoping that reading of my varied experiences will inspire some of you to become thrifty and save sufficiently while young and strong, to supply your needs when old and weak". 1 Kg.

Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. First Edition. Original black cloth. Self-published. Inscribed by Perry Whiting: "To the Judge Houses Merry Christmas 1930 Perry Whiting." Los Angeles history. Illustrated. By the Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. "Perry" Experiences of a Pioneer by Perry Whiting. Inscribed by author on front free endpaper. No edition listed, presumed first. Hardcover published in 1930 by Smith-Barney Corporation. Some rubbing along the creases of the boards and at the corners and spine ends, otherwise book is in very good condition. Inscribed by Author(s).

First Edition. Signed presentation copy. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked buckram. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 334 pages; Description: 334 p. Illus. , map. 24 cm. Subjects: Whiting, Perry, (1868-? ) . Notes: Editor's note signed: John A. Davies. Lettered on cover: "Perry", experiences of a pioneer. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL BROWN CLOTH; NO DUST JACKET; SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY WHITING TO W.W. FRENCH, CHRISTMAS 1930 VERY GOOD. Signed by Author(s).

First Edition. Signed presentation copy. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked buckram. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 334 pages; Description: 334 p. Illus. , map. 24 cm. Subjects: Whiting, Perry, (1868-? ) . Notes: Editor's note signed: John A. Davies. Lettered on cover: "Perry", experiences of a pioneer. 1 Kg.