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Various (illustrator). St Nicholas Vol. 43 October 1916.

Condition: Good. No Edition Remarks. 61 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Contains black and white and colour illustrations. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.

Full title - WILD BEASTS TO-DAY; BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE WORLD'S LEADING ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, THE CATCHING, TRANSPORTATION AND DOCTORING OF WILD ANIMALS, THE REARING OF THEM ON FARMS, AND THE WORK OF CONSERVING THE RARER SPECIES IN PARKS AND RESERVATIONS. American first edition. x, 254 pages. Hardcover: H 22.75cm x L 14.5cm. Lacks dust jacket. Black cloth; light wear to dark pink spine title label; small staining near bottom edge of rear board; faint discoloration at top edge of front board with past owner's name in ink near center; bumping and light wear at spine ends and board corners. Ownership inscription in pencil on front free endpaper; light foxing to interior leaves. A very good- copy. With b/w plates on unpaged leaves and Index.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 61 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. Subject; Ships Juvenile literature. 1 Kg.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 80 pages. Illustrated. 'Navigator' "Wireless Finds the Way" / C Boff " Human Moles At Work" / Harold J Shepstone "The World's Best Planned Metropolis" / Prof. A M Low "A Scientist Sees Life" / Ruby Ta' Bois "Objects for Small Telescopes" / "Moons of Other Worlds" / H Hyams "Weight versus Volume" / "Making Photographic Film" / Norman K Harrison "Healing Wounds with Plaster" / B Charles "They Wear Their Skeletons Outside" / C Woodward "Front-line Farmers" / Constance Richardson "Hypnotism Has Scientific Value" / L T Dryver "Fortune from Trees" (SL#86).

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 128pp. HARDCOVER "Adventure Stories No.18" Includes supply & fitting of correctly sized protective lyfjacket. Size: 12mo - over 63/4" - 73/4" tall. Book.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 61 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. Subject; Ships Juvenile literature. 1 Kg.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition book. Includes a fair dust jacket with some creasing and loss around the edges, but it remains mostly intact beneath protective plastic. The contents have a few light dust marks and are otherwise fine.

1st Ed. 62 PP with 36 b/w, plus 16 beautiful colour illustrations by S. Drigin. Cloth cover, device on front cover. Covers worn and soiled, 2 plates with small closed repaired tear, o/wise contents are very clean and bright. 25.8 x 20.5.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 3 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Penny Pictorial Magazine; Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 3 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Multiple copies available this title. Category: Harmsworth London Magazine; Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 3 pages, 5 illustrations. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Multiple copies available this title. Category: Harmsworth London Magazine; Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 6 Pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Multiple copies available this title. Category: Harmsworth London Magazine; Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 8 pages. Illustrated with photographs. The Strand Magazine (1891-1950) was a literary powerhouse, bringing readers gripping mystery, adventure, and intrigue every month. It became legendary for publishing Sherlock Holmes stories, skyrocketing the detective's fame and cementing its place in literary history. Beyond Holmes, it featured thrilling fiction, fascinating articles, and stunning illustrations, captivating audiences with tales of crime, exploration, and the unknown. With its bold storytelling and iconic artwork, The Strand shaped popular literature, inspiring generations of writers and readers alike. A true treasure trove of imagination, it remains one of the most celebrated magazines of its time! This is a genuine, original article, carefully extracted from an historic volume, not a reprint or reproduction! A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Strand Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 4 pages. Illustrated with photographs. The Strand Magazine (1891-1950) was a literary powerhouse, bringing readers gripping mystery, adventure, and intrigue every month. It became legendary for publishing Sherlock Holmes stories, skyrocketing the detective's fame and cementing its place in literary history. Beyond Holmes, it featured thrilling fiction, fascinating articles, and stunning illustrations, captivating audiences with tales of crime, exploration, and the unknown. With its bold storytelling and iconic artwork, The Strand shaped popular literature, inspiring generations of writers and readers alike. A true treasure trove of imagination, it remains one of the most celebrated magazines of its time! This is a genuine, original article, carefully extracted from an historic volume, not a reprint or reproduction! A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Multiple copies available this title. Category: Strand Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.

Extracted Magazine Article. 4pp., very good condition. 6 illustration. Electrical display of illuminated Indian clubs producing spectacular effects.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Anglais.Reliure toile bleue.Sans date ,circa fin des annees 50.Illustrations pleines pages et dans le texte en noir et blanc et couleur.61 p.Poids 340 gr.Format 26 x 20,5 cm.

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Edition Unstated. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears. Dust Jacket price-clipped. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Ships & the Sea; All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 14125. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good -. Oversized hardcover without dust jacket, undated (but known to be 1946), 312 pages including many black-and-white illustrations throughout, plus several in full colour;---green cloth hardcover with embossed bird illustration on front cover, faded but legible gilt lettering on spine;---only very light shelf wear to cover edges, some pale faded old soiling to back cover, otherwise gently used, some pages with light foxing, but all otherwise very clean and unmarked. See also our listing for Set of 3 Volumes: The Pageant of Wild Life , The Wonder World of Animal Life, and The Treasury of Modern Marvels (all from Collins in this same size and format).

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First UK Edition. x, 254pp, index, bw ills. Or green cloth in jacket. Bookseller label to spine, spine title somewhat faded. Endpapers and edges toned, some minor foxing, bookseller label to front pastedown. The capturing and care of wild andimals for zoos etc, and the role of zoos and similar establishement in the conservation of endangered species. Size: 8vo.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good -. Three oversized hardcovers without dust jackets, all in same size and style, all in Very Good - condition:---Pageant of Wild Life, undated (but known to be 1946), 312 pages including many black-and-white illustrations throughout, plus several in full colour; green cloth hardcover with embossed bird illustration on front cover, faded but legible gilt lettering on spine; only very light shelf wear to cover edges, but the spine backing at some point split open and was amateurishly but effectively reglued, otherwise gently used, some pages with light foxing, but all otherwise very clean and unmarked, no foxing;---Wonders of the Animal World, undated (but c1936), 308 pages including many black-and-white illustrations throughout, plus several in full colour; green cloth hardcover with embossed bird illustration on front cover, faded but legible gilt lettering on spine; light to moderate shelf wear to cover edges and spine ends, otherwise gently used, some pages with light foxing, but all otherwise very clean and unmarked, no foxing;---Treasury of Modern Marvels, undated (but c1936), 252 pages including many black-and-white illustrations throughout, plus several in full colour; green cloth hardcover with embossed decoration over whole front cover, faded but legible gilt lettering on spine; light to moderate shelf wear to cover edges and spine ends, otherwise gently used, some pages with light foxing, but all otherwise very clean and unmarked.

1st edition. Large 8vo. Page 555 - 560 ( 6pp ). 10 bw photos in text. Article begins at top of page with author & title. Binders marks along inside edge where extracted from bound volume ( could be trimmed ). Very clean & unfoxed with sharp corners. VG.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO60065468: Non daté. In-8. Relié. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos frotté, Quelques rousseurs. 254 pages. Photo en noir et blanc en frontispice. Illustré de nombreuses photos en noir et blanc hors texte. 1 planche détachée. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

A picturesque description of life and customs in Abyssinia. London: Article in "Boy's Own Paper", No. 8, Vol. 63, May 1941 Wrpps, 4to. 169-172pp. illustrations. With the fine coloured illustration on the front wrapper "War Drums of Abyssinia" by Kenneth Brookes. A very nice copy of the first edition in the publisher's wrappers. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[O].

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Pages 241-280. Features: 2L0 Today - article with photos - a tour of the studios, how programmes are arranged, wonders of the control room; Belzebuth - a fine story of the Foreign Legion in Algeria; Variety Star of Today - Will Fyffe - photo-illustrated article; Rich Little Poor Girl (short story); What Will Petticoat Government Mean? - Will Britain be any better whan all women have votes? - article with photo of arrested Suffragette; Lucky Little 'Uns of the Turf - photo-illustrated article on how horse jockeys are made; Shadowed Love (continued); Interesting article on soap - with great photo of acres of soap at Port Sunlight; Ghost Towns of Western USA - great photo-illustrated article of the ghost town of Rhyolte; In the Spring (fiction); Infamies of the Third Degree - the official 'torture system' which disgraces civilization; and more. Staples disintegrated. Bit of writing on back cover. Above-average but not excessive wear. A worthy vintage copy.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Campbell, Sir Malcolm; Willis, Charles (cover); Morrison, A.; Brock, H.M.; (illustrator). First Edition. Pages 449-512. Features: In Peril Among the Riffs - How Sir Malcolm Campbell and Flight-Lieut. Don nearly lost their lives in North Africa - article with photos; With the Seal Hunters - photo-illustrated article on the heroic and arduous labours of the gallant fishermen for seals amongst the ice-floes of the coast of Labrador; Famous Figures in Football - G. (Geoffrey) N. Foster and Dr. R. Cove-Smith - article with photo; Sixty Years of Soccer - article with photos of William McCracken, Fanny Walden, G.O. Smith, Victor Watson, and Clifford Bastin; The Secret of Druid's Cross (mystery story); Why Keep a Log Book?; Field Hockey Tactics - article with photos; Making Morris Motors - photo-illustrated article on the manufacture of Morris cars; The Poacher's Wirelss (fiction); The Reversed Watermark (fiction); The Hooghly River - the World's Worst (article); The Story of Stamp Collecting. No table of contents. Covers loose but present. Average wear. A worthy vintage copy.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. McCormick, H.; Somerfield, T.; Wigfull, W.E.; Pride, Sid; Reynolds, Warwick; Mins, B.E.; Evison, G.H.; Styche, Frank; Briault, S. (illustrator). First Edition. Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. 96 pages plus 32 pages of wonderful vintage ads. Features: Nice ad by Spiegel, May, Stern Co. inside front cover; The Johannesburg Motor Bandits - One of the most remarkable episodes in the annals of crime in South Africa - the wholesale murder of Police Officers - Robert Ward Jackson, John Maxim, Carl Neze - many great photos; Crapsey, the Sky-Worker - he loses his fear of working at heights; Some Adventurous Small-craft Voyages as told by Captain J.A. Nilsson who made a specialty of taking tiny vessels across the oceans - with photos; What Happened on the Omul - Walter Muston, his wife and a little girl experience a disaster while mountain climbing in the Carpathians - with many photos; "Pussy" - Mariner John William Nylander relates what happened when he saved two kittens from their watery graves and brought them aboard; Our Travels in Safari-Land/British East Africa - IV - by Mrs. Fred Maturin (Edith Cecil-Porth) - many great photos; Out of a Death Trap - British Missionary Rev. A. Forder rescues a party of Americans from the fierce Bedouin Arabs of Moab - with many excellent photos; The Majesty of the Law - Prohibition laws result in ludicrous events in Kansas; The Wanderings of an Entertainer - Mr. Robert Ganthony; Nice Columbia Grafonola ad; Nice color ad for Vose player pianos on back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A high-quality copy of this wonderful vintage issue.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Wigfull, W.E.; Pitcher, N.S.; Prater, E.; Reynolds, Warwick; Gillett, F.; Webb, Arch (illustrator). First Edition. Pages 354-440 plus 24 pages of nice vintage advertisements. Features: The Bullet-proof Scotchman - an adventure of John Mundell in the Pampas of Uruguay; ; A Woman's Travels in Unknown Asia - part I - wonderful photos in China; An Exciting Trading Trip - efforts to trade with a warlike tribe in East Africa; Some Strange WWI Escapes from Germany - part II; Interesting photo and short article of Dog Rib Indians in Canada receiving their annual grant of one pound, as well as presents, from the Canadian government; Among the Wild Tribes of Darien - exploring the native tribes of Panama - with great photos; Stories of the War - Thirty Hours in No Man's Land - in WWI an Australian trooper on the Western Front is wounded and must make his way back to his own lines; Siringa's Last Battle - a native boy helps in one of the first fights in German East Africa, A Week in a Lens Dungeon - McLean and Ebbs of the 87th Canadian Battalion hid in a cellar for a week before making their way back to their lines; Miraculous Escapes from Sunken Submarines; An Adventurous Hunt After Man-eating Crocodiles - in Victoria Nyanza; The Mountain Warriors of France - excellent photos; The Zulu Love Medicine - part II of what happend when Zulus killed an Englishman to use his body for love medicine; Wonders of Northern Syria - article with many great photos of architectural remains; Carter's Exoneration - a stirring story of the Australian Mounted Police. Great multi-page advertising feature on the Waterproof Products Corporation. Average wear. Small protective pieces of tape at each end of backstrip. Binding intact. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Somerfield, Thomas; Pride, Sid; Holloway, W.H.; Gillett, Frank; Evison, G.H.; Pitcher, Sotheby; Prater, Ernest (illustrator). First Edition. Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: Two Men's Madness - six lives and a fine ship, the Frank N. Thayer, are lost through the unaccountable frenzy of two Indians; In Wildest Ireland - A.W. Cutler describes and photographs "unspoilt" regions of the Emerald Isle - with many fascinating photos; The Guardian of the Line - the ordeal undergone by a humble railway-crossing keeper's wife in Lithuania on the Russian Front; In Search of the Unknown Land - The tragic story of the Stefansson Arctic Exploration Expedition, twelve-page article including many photos; The Tales of Golab Khan - some amusing stories of Indian life; The Airman's Escape - two British aviators raid a Bulgarian town, then one is shot down and must be rescued by his companion; From Job To Job Around the World - part VI - Two American wanderers make there way through the Holy Land to Constantinople - with photos; The Trouble at Crib No. 2 - a tug-boat fireman recounts an exciting story of a winter rescue on the Great Lakes; Australia's Water Miracle - article and photos describe how the Government of New South Wales has created a miracle of irrigation; The Story of Count Seilern - A Tragedy of the Hapsburgs; Alpine Acrobats - A vivid account, illustrated by some very remarkable photographs, of the first ascent of the needle-like "Cigar Rock" in the Italian Alps; Lovely one-page illustrated ad by Canada Steamship Lines promotes their Niagara to the Sea all-water route; and more. pp. 4 [ads], [3], 290-385, 7-32 [ads]. Unmarked with moderate wear. Soiling to back cover. Covers beginning to loosen, otherwise a sound vintage copy of this exceptional issue.