Smith Jerome V C (37 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Published Without Dust Jacket. 400 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings.No ownership markings. Published without dust jacket. In a very good slipcase. A reprint of the 1833 Allen and Ticknor edition. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 400 page hardcover reprint of the 1833 Allen and Ticknor edition. Full cloth exterior with leather title label in a slipcase. Slipcase has a fish design and title in green on front. Facsimile reprint with the illustrations. No flaws.

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

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket: As Issued. Reproduction. vii, 400 pp. [1833] In slipcase Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First THUS. Bright, unmarked copy some chipping to paste-downs along hinges, else Fine. Slipcover bumped. Well packaged in a box, ships with tracking.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardback in slip case; 1970 reprint of 1833 edition; light fading, light we ar to exterior; clean text, tight binding; slip case, light fading, light s helf wear; title, author, and two illustrated fish, all printed in green on tan colored slip case.

Hardcover. Condition: Good/Good. Reprint. New York, NY: Freshet Press. Good/Good. 1970. Reprint. Hardcover. 16mo., 399 p.p., Spine faded; shelf wear; shelf lean; corners of cover bumped; slipcase spine lightly sunned; stain on back panel of slipcase near spine; pages clean and unmarked. . Black & White Illustrations (illustrator). …

Condition: New.

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated. A facsimile reprint of the 1833 Allen and Ticknoe edition. Near fine in a near fine (one bumped corner) slipcase.; 400 pages.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. This is a hardcover first edition copy in contemporary calf. Poor front board, weak hinge, otherwise a good copy, little foxing. Lots of illustrations, 280 pages with index.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a rare glimpse into life in Turkey under Sultan Abdul Mejid, capturing the customs and traditions of the Ottoman Empire at a time of transition. The author's observations on the daily lives of people from all walks of life, including the Sultan's family, eunuchs, and ordinary citizens, provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of a world vastly different from our own. The book explores the complexities of Turkish society, from the strict religious adherence of the people to the often brutal realities of life within the royal court. The author discusses the challenges of religious and cultural differences while traveling in a foreign land, providing insights into cultural nuances and prejudices, both their own and those they encountered. Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Ottoman Empire and the complexities of Turkish society in the 19th century. 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.…

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.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Binding has wear; outer joints cracked; spine leather is dry and crumbling; free front endpaper has nineteenth-century ownership signature (in fountain pen) of Henry Bold, Hopkinton; book is heavily foxed throughout; many pages have light vertical crease or other minor wear. 384 p. Jan. 1, 1835: meteorology, german music, fishing in tyrol, american antiquities, man, rock fish, general knowledge, original miscellany -- jan. 15, 1835: active and passive strength, meteoric phenomena, human mind, earthquake of caraccas, style of writing, nursery of the arts and sciences, zodiacal light, egyptian enterprise, voraciousness of the eel, struggle between an eagle and a salmon, to the editor, storms of sand, the royal society in its infancy, original miscellany -- feb. 1, 1835: nature and properties of air, active and passive strength, anatomy of the turtle, skeleton of a toad, pure water in cities, pliny to trajan, original miscellany -- feb. 15, 1835: the water of cities, babbage's calculating machine, atheneum lectures, american zoology, a new variety of the human species, improvement in chronometers, catacombs, rocky mountains, daily consumption of water, diving bells, a leaping fish, orig. misc. -- mar. 1, 1835: the water of cities, notes on the hair, phrenology in ireland, musical resemblances, a shower of toads, western mounds, graves and fortifications, muscular strength of insects, blue shadows, orig. misc. -- mar. 15, 1835: dr. lardner's lecture on steam, the rock of gibraltar, charming of a serpent, desperate conflict between a bug and a spider, sanatory effects of cultivation, salmon, scientific exploration of america, fusing point of metals, surmullet, the planets inhabited, orig. misc. -- apr. 1, 1835: the moral influence of the fine arts, land in the moon, pheasants, the approaching comet, orig. misc. -- apr. 15, 1835: caloric, mount etna, blight of wheat, grasses, petrified shells, soap making, lake erie, bank of newfoundland, bituminous springs, orig. misc. -- may 1, 1835: general view of the science of astronomy, partridges, salmon, eels, orig. misc. -- may 15, 1835: modern fortification, harmony of the solar system, clavis calendaria, buffalo, curious fish pond, habits and culture of milkweed, bahama[s], the rabbit, rattlesnakes, orig. misc. -- june 1, 1835: audubon's birds of america, geology, a philosopher's note book, visit to a greek burial ground in 1833, the electric eel, orig. misc. -- june 15, 1835: the science of navigation and naval architecture, mr. audubon, the capibara, waters of the mississippi, daniel boon[e], orig. misc.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Tan covers with pink spine label and title in black. Boards show some wear, smudges, scuffing, warping, edgewear. Corners are bumped, frayed, with exposed board. See photos. Spine has pink label with black text and is faded, with bumped ends. See photos. Binding is rebacked, with original spine strip laid down. Pastedowns and feps have some writing. Illustrations, engravings in the text, are bright and clear. Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits light foxing, some smudges, light edgewear and chipping, some bent corners. See photos. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Text block edges have untrimmed fore and foot edges.** PS2026.0812** 399 pages. 4.5 x 7 inches** First Edition. Tan cloth, rebacked with original spine strip laid down, pink label with title in black ink. Engraved vignettes on the title page and at page 321, the title page to the second part. Early work of natural history dedicated to the fishes of Massachusetts, with a most important Part Two, titled "On Trout, interspersed with remarks on the Theory and Practice of Angling." This is the first practical treatise on American angling. Binding is sound, interior is generally, lightly foxed.** The author, Jerome V.C. Smith, M.D., became interested in ichthyology while serving as Quarantine Officer for the City of Boston, during which time he lived on a small island in Boston harbor. In his preface he acknowledges his sources and apologizes for the caricature-like quality of some of the illustrations, which he hoped to correct in a revised and enlarged edition (never issued).** This book is generally accepted as the first American book on fishing, and "therefore a keystone of any collection"- Bruns. Bruns S-200; Goodspeed, pp. 140-41, et seq.; Henderson, p. 224; Wetzel, p. 214** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #010546"**. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compilation of newspaper articles, pertinent historical facts, and observations regarding the city of Boston, Massachusetts. The author has collected a fascinating and informative collection of anecdotes and details related to the town and its inhabitants, from its humble beginnings as a Puritan colony to its impressive rise as a world-class metropolis. The author has organized this collection thematically, presenting topics such as transportation, the arts, and education. The book's overall tone is nostalgic, offering readers a glimpse into the vibrant history of one of America's most iconic cities. From the establishment of the country's first public library to the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument, this book provides vivid accounts of the people, places, and events that have shaped Boston over the centuries. 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.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. 48pp. Pages faintly stained, very good copy of this academic medical and surgical journal of the mid 19th century. Articles on Tracheotomy in epileptic patients, oinomania, syphilis, obstetrics and other medical procedures and practices. The Boston medical and Surgical Journal ran from 1828-1921, thereafter being published as the New England Journal of Medicine.…

Condition: Good. Turkey and the Turks by J.V.C. Smith Boston: James French and Company. 1854. 320 pages. Writing and stamp on cover page. Wear to boards. Overall good to very good condition. A travelogue documenting Smith's experiences in Turkey and his observations on the society, customs, and political landscape of the Ottoman Empire. Satisfaction guaranteed or you can send it back.…

1st edition 1/4 cloth Nice copy octavo 64pp., Limited edition of 325 copies printed by Eugene V. Connett. Nice fishing related book-plate on front paste-down o/w nice copy in green quarter cloth, with minimal wear at extremities, over green boards with a paper title label on front board.

Later edition of this pro-Jackson biography, first printed in 1828. A product of the Presidential campaign of 1828, it particularly describes the southern Indian campaigns, and the Battle of New Orleans. HOWES S610. 334pp. 12mo. Contemporary calf, leather label. Edges and corners rubbed, spine lightly chipped. Modern bookplate on rear pastedown. Ownership signature in pencil on front pastedown. Moderate foxing throughout. Good.…

Later edition of this pro-Jackson biography, first printed in 1828. A product of the Presidential campaign of 1828, it particularly describes the southern Indian campaigns, and the Battle of New Orleans. HOWES S610. 334pp. 12mo. Contemporary sheep, spine gilt. Boards scuffed and chipping, spine reinforced with tape. Scattered foxing, toning to edges. Fair.…

First edition. First edition. Title page with vignette, numerous text cuts throughout. vii, 399 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. This book is generally accepted as the first American book on fishing, and "therefore a keystone of any collection" (Bruns). Bruns S200; Goodspeed, pp. 140-41, et seq.; Henderson, p. 224; Wetzel, p. 214 Twentieth century three quarter blue morocco and marbled boards. Minor foxing, else a very attractive copy Title page with vignette, numerous text cuts throughout. vii, 399 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. …

First edition. First edition. Title-page with vignette, numerous text cuts throughout. vii, [1], 399, [1] pp. 1 vols. 12mo. This book is generally accepted as the first American book on fishing, and "therefore a keystone of any collection"- Bruns. Bruns S-200; Goodspeed, pp. 140-41, et seq.; Henderson, p. 224; Wetzel, p. 214 Bound in three quarters green morocco and marbled boards, spine with emblematic gilt tooling, by Bastian, N.Y. 2 Bookplates of John Gerard Heckscher Title-page with vignette, numerous text cuts throughout. vii, [1], 399, [1] pp. 1 vols. 12mo. …

First Derrydale edition, ONE OF 50 LARGE PAPER COPIES. With two facsimile plates and title page vignette all colored by hand. [viii], 64, [4] pp. 1 vols. 8vo ((250 x 160 mm). A reprint of the edition of 1833, the first book on fishing to be published in America. Siegel 31; Frazier S-12-b Original half green morocco and boards, t.e.g., other edges uncut. About fine copy of a rare and fragile book With two facsimile plates and title page vignette all colored by hand. [viii], 64, [4] pp. 1 vols. 8vo ((250 x 160 mm) First Derrydale edition, ONE OF 50 LARGE PAPER COPIES.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 408 pp. Englisch.