Published by Geographical Journal, London, 1934
Seller: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vol 83, No 2, Feb, 1934, pp. 101-118+ 6 Photo Plts & Lge Color FoldOut Map (9.5 x 16 Inches), Paper Extracted from Orig Journal, thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG, 1st ed.
Published by Academic Press, New York and London, 1960
Seller: W. Fraser Sandercombe, Burlington, ON, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (xii, x) 518, 468 pp. Please note, these are somewhat heavy books and, depending where in the world you are, the shipping will likely be higher than normal. Both books are matching in blue cloth decorated in red and gilt on the spine; headband; illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings. Both dustjackets have some wear on the corners with a few small nicks and chips around the edges; previous owner's name on the front free endpaper of both volumes (same owner). The Contents are: Volume One: Preface by A. J. Marshall; The Origin of Birds by W. E. Swinton; Adaptive Radiation in Birds by Robert W. Storer; The Classification of Birds by Robert W. Storer; Geographical Distribution of Living Birds by D. L. Serventy; Development of Birds by Ruth Bellairs; The Integumentary System by Mary E. Rawles; The Skeleton of Birds by A. D'A. Bellairs and C. R. Jenkin; The Musculature by Andrew J. Berger; The Blood Vascular System by J. R. Simons; The Respiratory System by G. W. Salt and Erki Zeuthen; Digestion and the Digestive System by Donald S. Farner; and Excretion by Ivan Sperber; followed by Author Index and Subject Index. Volume Two: The Central Nervous System by Adolf Portmann and Werner Stingelin; Sensory Organs: Skin Taste and Olfaction by A. Portmann; Sensory Organs: Equilibration by A. Portmann; Sensory Organs: Vision by R. J. Pumphrey; Sensory Organs: Hearing by R. J. Pumphrey; Endocrine Glands, Thymus and Pineal Body by E. Otto Hoen; Sex and Secondary Sexual Characteristics by Emil Witschi; Reproduction by A. J. Marshall; Energy Metabolism, Thermoregulation and Body Temperature by James R. King and Donald S. Farner; Flight by R. H. J. Brown; Breeding Season and Migration by A. J. Marshall; Long Distance Orientation by G. Kramaer; Behavior by R. A. Hinde; and Bird Populations by John A. Gibb; followed by Author Index and Subject Index. Size: 8vo. Book.
Published by Motor Mercantile Co., [Strevell-Paterson Hardware Co., 124-128 SW Temple, ca. 1948]., [Salt Lake City, UT]:, 1948
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Thick 4to. 9.25 x 11.5 x 2.75 in. [15 leaves (unnumbered).], printed on yellow-tinted paper, w/ plasticized thumb tabs at fore-edge margin, with 60 original photographs preserved in original mylar sleeves as issued, many w/ printed captions tipped-in on recto, occasional curling and bowing to old mylar. Black pebbled cloth post-binder, ornamental gilt lettering stamped on front cover, rounded corners (minor wear to corners, minor chipping head & foot of spine, minor bumping), still a VG copy. First edition of this very scarce salesman sample photo catalogue detailing the rebuild and machining services automobiles and trucks offered by the Motor Mercantile Co. following World War II. The firm had developed many of their machining and reconditioned parts methods to maintain civilian and military automobiles during wartime rationing. The album opens with a photo of the historic Strevell-Paterson Hardware Co. which was historically located at 126-128 SW Temple in Salt Lake, followed by photo of the new building for Strevell-Paterson Finance Co. housing the Motor Mercantile Co. after the War. In addition, images of the parts counter, machine shop, and sales office are shown. Each section includes series photos showing the reconditioning of parts, such as reconditioning crank shafts; meticulously refacing and reconditioning engine valves; boring and honing engine cylinders; powder coating machined and reconditioned parts, and showing the necessary lathe work. Also detailed are reconditioning connecting rods, pistons, pins, broken studs on engine blocks, brake service, and even manufacturing windshields. Originally founded in 1918 by A.D. McMullen, a former Stevell-Paterson sales manager, the company operated at 115-117 SW Temple for years, and within a few years they appear as a subsidiary of Strevell-Paterson Hardware Co., with their logo painted on the side of the historic building in the first photograph. Rogers (1878-1966) was longtime sales manager who had begun working for Strevell-Paterson as a traveling salesman before World War I. No copies located in Worldcat.
Published by Published by Royale Print of London; Hartnolls Bookbinders of Bodmin, and The Phoenix Setting Company of Portsmouth, London First Edition . 1995., 1995
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Chieftain goatskins, dyed the exact shade of RAF wool-barathea wartime uniform fabric. The front cover is a bronze bas-relief of an anonymous crew-member cast in bronze, recessed and bonded into the cover, this was created by the famous sculptor, James Butler RA, the marker ribbon of blue silk printed with the motto of RAF Bomber Command, 22 carat gold edging. 4to. 13¼'' x 10''. The print run is strictly limited to 401 copies, No. 1 being presented to HM The Queen, this copy being number 173. Each copy bears the handwritten signatures of the twenty-five selected personal from Bomber Command: Wt Off G. Avery; Sir Michael Beetham; Wt Off D. M. Board; Wt Off G. W. 'Danny' Boon; Sqn Ldr L. Brandon; AM Sir Ivor Broom; Air Cdre W. J. Burnett; Sqn Ldr B. W. 'Bob' Culpin; Sqn Ldr R. G. Dale; Fg Off G. F. Dove; Flt Lt D. Elliott; Fl Lt L. S. Fearnley; Flt Lt R. G. Gillett; Sqn Ldr M. L. 'Mac' Hamilton; Gp Capt P. W. Johnson; Flt Lt G. R. Kent; Gp Capt T. G. 'Hamish' Mahaddie; Gp Capt R. D. Max; Flt Lt D. M. Peden; Wt Off D. J. Salt; Flt Lt L. O. Sims; Wg Cdr P. H. Swan; Sqn Ldr J. C. Turnbull; Sqn Ldr J. V. Verran; Wt Off J. V. Williams. Housed in matching buckram clamshell box with blue silk lining and gilt titling. Unopened book in new condition in Fine condition box. Pocket inside the box holds original prospectus giving in-depth details concerning the various elements of production with a photograph of the four protagonists: Michael Pierce, John Golley, Bill Gunston, and Freddie Hurrell to the front cover viewing the finished product. Remains wrapped in Hartnoll's original brown paper with hand written title to one side. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).