Piper Edwin Ford (63 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. First Edition. Includes hius WWI poems.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. clean, unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. No DJ. Pages clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear with rubbing. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Previous owner's bookplate inside front cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very. FIRST. A VERY GOOD FIRST IN GREY WRAPS. OWNER INSCRIPTION.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Bookplate inside front cover. ; 8vo; 291 pages.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Spine is straight, binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. Book shows mild shelf wear with circular stain on front cover. No DJ (DJ is in two pieces Inside the front cover). ; Spine is straight, binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. Book shows mild shelf wear with circular stain on front cover. No DJ (DJ is in two pieces Inside the front cover).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Spine is straight, binding is tight, page 62 has an ink smudge on page edge otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. Book shows mild wear with a scuff at bottom of spine. ; Spine is straight, binding is tight, page 62 has an ink smudge on page edge otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. Book shows mild wear with a scuff at bottom of spine.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Pub by Macmillan, 1924, P(m,y), same date, 1st Edition. VG cond. hardcover w/ VG unclipped dustjacket now in archival Brodart. Deep burgundy bds w/ bright gilt lettering on spine. Prev owner's name & place in ink ffep. Binding tender in a couple places, & starting p.206/207, but holding throughout. Lt-mdt chipping & edgewear to dj, still displays very well. 291pp. Book is square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall VG/VG cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 12mo, 59 pages, thick stiff stapled wrappers No. 3 in the Whirling World series, edited by Frank Luther Mott. Piper's last book. He taught Chaucer at Univ. of Iowa.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is really a first rate copy, clean and solid, 1917 on title and copyright page, Just a tiny bit of shelf wear. On title page under authors name there are about 4 symbols written with old ink pen, I cannot make them out, they look like an ancient alphabet but I cannot tell the meaning, anyway they are not distracting in anyway. The jacket is OK but does have three inch size v shaped chips missing from top edge and has some light corner and edge wear. Jacket yellow orange color with black printing and picture of ranch house and cowboy in small circle on front cover. Page edges untrimmed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Green paper over boards and canvas back. Folded page of "Some Estimates and Appreciations" on the book laid in. Wear to corners.

hardcover. first edition. 8vo. 125pp. #04432. Book G: heavy scuffs, some fraying and shelf wear to boards and spine. mild foxing to endpapers, text clean, binding tight.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. Excellent.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Binding solid, although front inside hinge starting to split. Pages unmarked and fairly bright. Former owner's name on inside cover. Cloth/paper cover is soiled and slightly worn, with a dent near base of spine.

Cloth Spine, Paper Boards. Condition: About Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Second Printing. Frontier poetry. Presentation copy from the author - signed on the ffep. Bright, fresh interior with a sound binding. Virtually no wear to boards. 125pp. Weight, 260g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by the Author. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils a compelling narrative that ventures into the heart of the Land of the Aiouwans, a region brimming with history and cultural heritage. Through the eyes of an imaginative poet, it delves into the essence of this land, capturing its spirit through the lens of its people, their traditions, and their profound connection to the natural world. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a realm where ancient wisdom intertwines with the transformative power of human endeavor, shaping the destiny of the land and its inhabitants. The author's lyrical prose paints a vivid canvas, immersing the reader in the rich tapestry of the Aiouwans' culture, their spiritual beliefs, and their reverence for the sacred Calumet. With its intricate exploration of identity, belonging, and the enduring bond between humanity and the land, this book offers a profound meditation on the nature of our existence and the legacy we leave behind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. NEAR FINE.

Paperback. 8vo. Stiff grey wrappers. 59pp. Very good. Internally tight and fine, with outer wrappers (only) a tad edgeworn. Handsome first edition of the last book by this noted Iowa academic, poet and folk music scholar (1871-1939). "Number Three" in series editor Frank Luther Mott's "Whirling World Series.".

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a poignant and unflinching collection of poetry, explores the human experience of settling the unforgiving American prairie. The author draws upon personal experience to capture the struggle, resilience, and loneliness of homesteaders in the late 19th century. The poems chronicle the backbreaking labor of farming, the harsh beauty of the landscape, and the psychological toll of isolation and deprivation. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, the author illuminates the indomitable spirit of those who dared to tame the wilderness, while also exposing the harsh realities of their lives. This book offers a haunting and thought-provoking meditation on the American pioneer experience, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs that shaped the nation's history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

8vo. 125, [1] pp. Quarter-white cloth over gray boards, printed paper spine label (minor shelfwear, minor bumping to corners), w/ d.j. cover art of Nebraska Soddy by Frank J. Marasco (1893-1980) (chipping head & foot of spine, minor tears, darkening to fore-edges), VG/G- copy, w/ bookplate & ownership signature of John R. Coleman. Second printing of this anthology of pioneer and cowboy poetry by Piper (1871-1939), noted Nebraskan who taught at the University of Iowa until his death, and is best remembered for his extensive collection of poems and songs from Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, the Dakotas, Arkansas, and more.

Soft cover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. Presumed 1st. Pub by Clio Press, Iowa City, Iowa, 1935, same date TP & CP, NAP, presumed 1st Edition. #3, Whirling World Series. NOT exLib. VG+ softcover -- stated hand-made imported English stock covers w/ black dec & lettering on front. Brief inscription on 2nd page: "For D____ A__," and SIGNED by author Edwin Ford Piper, Oct 16, 1935. P/O's small, tasteful name, place & date very neatly on verso of ffep, o/w book is complete, intact & unmarked. Very nice. 59pp + 1pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall VG+ cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions. Signed by Author(s).

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This 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 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 the original work.