Samuel Whitmarsh (52 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Boards rubbed and lightly soiled, edges exposed, a few internal holes to cloth spine, pages toned, binding a bit shaken but holding, publisher's advertising insert entitled Best Books for Boys and Girls laid in. 1899 Hard Cover. Color frontispiece, color pictorial boards, engraved illustrations throughout. An illustrated collection of stories and poems for young readers by various authors, including: The Mysterious Choir Boy; Fluffy's Easter Joke; Phillip de Valogne; The Sea-Serpent; The American Coracle; The Ah-Goo Tongue; Arithmetic Among the Greeks; How the News Came; The Squeaking Fern; A Boy's Ideal; The Diver; An Iconoclast; The Doll-Lady; Chin Chin, Huang Ta-Ta!; Kevin the Fisher; Australian Tree-Climbing; An Old Stager; Boston's Girl-Sculptor; An Evening at Home; How Easter Came to the Little Nuremberg Maids; Egg-Rolling at the White House (A Bit of Washington Folk-Lore); A Primitive Form of Vise; Upper Nine (A Sleeping-Car Story); High Tea at Low Tide; A Pet Seal; How Jack Sailed with Leif Ericsson; The Pessimist; Almost a Deserter; Frog Music; A Masquerade; On the Shores of the Dead Sea; A Boy Editor and How He Runs the Sunny Hour; A Woodland Custom; The Child's Treasure; Raglan's Substitute; The Elf's Thanksgiving; The Legend of the Rhode Island Greening; Dandelion's Time; The Babies of the Zoo; The Narration of Irish Will of Galway; Somebody.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Condition: Good. first edition; 156, [1] (ad) pp., folding frontis., original gilt & blind stamped cloth, covers faded, old light moisture stain to the bottom corner throughout, else good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

paperback. Condition: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Missing fold-out frontispiece. Original brown blind-embossed cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine. Spine is cracked and frayed on rear hinge. Tips are bumped, slightly frayed. Stitching is visible. Flyleaf is cut and pastedown is damaged. Interior pages are foxed and tanned, but easily readable, with no known marginalia. This volume is Whitmarsh's argument for the production and manufacture of silk in the United States as a new industry, in competition with Asia, and his instruction on how to achieve the best mulberry for cultivating silkworms. The book includes chapters on the selection of and the proper conditions for growing mulberry trees, raising worms, whether thunderstorms would affect the worms, reeling, and the economics of silk culture. The author also suggests the introduction of the mulberry tree to poorhouses as a form of light work, either in cultivation of the tree and its leaves, in sale of the cocoons, or even in reeling the silk on site. Hardcover, acceptable condition. 156 pages, 16mo.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to sericulture in the United States, building upon the foundations laid for the industry during the lead up to the civil war. The author provides instructions on every step of the process from planting and harvesting mulberry trees to building a cocoonry and reeling silk. The author discusses the advantages of American silk production over that of the old world, and includes a chapter on reeling to ensure a uniform skein size, which he argues will make American silk more competitive. Drawing on his personal experience as well as his knowledge of European practices, the author presents a detailed plan for establishing the United States as a major producer of raw silk, primarily for export to Europe. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, written by an experienced expert in the field, explores the intricacies of mulberry tree cultivation and the production of silk from the comfort of your home. It is a comprehensive guide, focusing on the mulberry tree as the cornerstone of the process, delving into the nuances of selection, soil, and climate, helping you establish a successful and productive mulberry grove. Drawing from both historical and contemporary knowledge, the author provides valuable insights into the proper care, harvesting, and processing techniques, empowering readers to produce high-quality silk right in their own homes. With its wealth of practical advice and detailed instructions, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to embark on the rewarding journey of sericulture, offering a unique blend of traditional wisdom and modern know-how. 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.

Condition: New.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 156 pp. Dedicated to the farmers of the United States and their children. An interesting look at attempts at producing silk in the US in the hopes of creating a new industry and also removing silk production from Asia. Blindstamped dark blue grey cloth with gilt to the front cover and spine. covers are generally faded and worn. Cover gilt is bright, spine gilt is gone, spine sunned. Interior very foxed, the illustrated plate is missing with a ghost of the image still appearing at the half-title. Some dampstaining and signatures showing but still holding and still quite readable. Not beautiful but quaint. Priced low to reflect condition. ; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This 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 work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Original blind-stamped cloth. 156 pp. plus 1 p. ad. Slight wear at head of spine, one page roughly opened (text not affected), some foxing, else Very Good. Folding plate nice.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. 156 , AD. COMPLETE. DAMPSTAINED THROUGHOUT, TAN BLINDSTAMPED BOARDS SOILED AND SLIGHTLY WARPED. HINGES STRONG. NO FOLD-OUT. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 178.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 178.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 170.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 180. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1839 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 180.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 176. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1839 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Volume 1839 Language: English Pages: 176 Volume 1839.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st. 156p. Folding frontispiece. Including chapters on the selection of and the proper conditions for growing mulberry trees, raising worms, reeling the silk, and the economics of silk culture. Whitmarsh sought to convince American farmers of the ease and profitability of silk-growing. He was convinced that American silk was of better quality and would therefore be in greater demand despite its higher price. The author's plan even included instructing the poor in American cities in silk culture as a means of eradicating unemployment. Original Embossed green coth with gilt tile. Spine sunned. Paper toned & end papers foxed. Very Good copy.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 178.

Leather Bound. Condition: Very Good. Large 8vo. Fully rebound in modern brown leather. Black title stamp with gilt lettering and borders. Tight binding and solid boards. Replaced endpapers. Owners inscription inside. Otherwise, clean, unmarked pages. Light discoloration to pages. A unique volume discussing the legal aspects of composing wills. Includes examples of various court cases and descriptions of different types of legacies. Overall, a remarkably well preserved volume in exceptional condition.

Hardcover. 12mo. pp. 156, [1 leaf]. with half-title. folding frontis. original blind-stamped cloth (text browned, dampstaining to upper margins throughout). First Edition. Including chapters on the selection of and the proper conditions for growing mulberry trees, raising worms, reeling the silk, and the economics of silk culture. Whitmarsh sought to convince American farmers of the ease and profitability of silk-growing. He was convinced that American silk was of better quality and would therefore be in greater demand despite its higher price. The author's plan even included instructing the poor in American cities in silk culture as a means of eradicating unemployment. Sabin 103753.