Stanley Ball (45 results)

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

Unknown Binding. Condition: Good. paperback edition Good paperback, bumped/creased with shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 24 pages. Illustrated. Stanley Norton "A Showy Silk Combination" / Spitari "The Magic Plant Forcer" / W J Atkinson "The Coffee, Vase and Flag Production" / Frank Staff "A Cotton Article" / De Vega "Two Billiard Ball Moves" / Christianer "The Six Coin Trick" Stanley Witcher "The Sphere of Life" / G W Hunter "A Subtle Device In Card Divination" / Chris Van Bern "A New Rising Card!" / Nelson Meredith "Torn and Restored 'Bus Ticket" (VM10).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 20 pages. Illustrated. W J Atkinson "A Bran and Egg Combination" / Kingsley Ronald "New Billiard Ball Production and Manipulation" / Rupert H Slater "The Chinese Rings (Vest Pocket Version)" / Len J Sewell "The Simplest Four-Ace Trick" / Stanley Witcher "A New Card Frame" (VM10).…

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Offprint from Transactions of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences, vol. 32 (December 1936). (amphibians, Connecticut).

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

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover. Light green paper covers with black lettering to the front cover. Dated 1936 on title page and front cover. Pages 354-378, followed by 2 pages of plates of black and white photographs. Good condition. Binding strong. Covers toned. Pages lightly toned and foxed, but free of marks or writing. Pages remain uncut. Overall good condition. A publication of the Transactions of The Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences, Volume 32. This book is from the collection of Thomas Lovejoy. Dr. Lovejoy was an influential ecologist, field biologist, and activist; former head of the Amazon Biodiversity Center, World Wildlife Fund, and advisor to the United Nations and Smithsonian Institution. He is credited with introducing the term 'biological diversity' to the mainstream environmental movement. In addition, he was a passionate collector of books on the natural world. He died in 2021 and we are very excited to present a selection of his books. Please browse the entire catalogue here on ABE or contact us for instructions on how to get to it. Thomas Lovejoy's name is not written in this book. It will come with a card stating provenance, with a picture of Lovejoy.…

Softcover. Octavo, 158 pages. In Good plus condition. Blue spine with white text. Covers have bending to corners, light foxing to front cover, mild edge and shelf wear. Textblock has light foxing to some pages and to page edges. Inscribed by author to economist Michael Hudson on front endpaper. Shelved ND-B. 1383234. FP New Rockville Stock. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Green card covers with black titling. Pp vii, 123; b/w frontis. illustration; folded map at back [in fine condition]. An ex university library copy but with a few inoffensive labels; the issue label is blank and the book appears little used; it is square, tight and clean. Please contact seller if image/further info. required. [We welcome enquiries by e-mail - click on 'Ask Bookseller a Question'; or by 'phone - click on 'More Books from this Seller'].…

hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Ex library with the usual stamps and labels, splits in the spine's cloth, foxing, owner's inscription.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1st printing ; in dark blue cloth cover ; details concerning every American city, with maps of the downtown areas ; FINE/VG. Book.

No Binding. Condition: VG. None. Vintage original 9 x 12-inch Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer advertising pull-out printed on card stock, in very good to fine condition or better. Created for the industry publication The Lion's Roar by noted caricature artist Jacques Kapralik (using elements of yarn, fabric, paper, buttons, sequins and miniature creations to highlight the themes and elements found in the film's story), the trade ad offered here was removed from a yearbook or magazine. Size: 9" x 12". Paper. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. back cover creased. [Loc. J4-2].

4to, hardback, 211pp. Ex library with stamp at free front endpaper, pocket at rear pastedown. Lightly bumped, mild wear. Contents clear and bright. Pictures available on request.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the migration patterns of birds in the Gaspà Peninsula, located in eastern Canada. The author, a professional ornithologist, focuses primarily on autumn migration and draws on data collected over six years, from 1940 to 1941 and then 1946 to 1951. The observations focus particularly on passerine birds, a diverse group that includes songbirds, and on thrushes. The book explores various aspects of bird migration, including the stimuli that trigger it, the routes the birds take, and the challenges they face during their journeys. The author carefully observes the behavior of different species, considering variables like weather, geography, and the influence of resident bird populations. The study also considers the role of the local landscape and geography in shaping the migration patterns observed in the area. One of the central themes of the book is the idea of radial migration, or the tendency of birds to disperse in different directions from a central point. The author explores this concept in relation to the Gaspà Peninsula and discusses how it influences the migratory paths of birds in the area. By examining the specific migration patterns of thrushes, the author gains insights into the broader phenomenon of bird migration and the factors that drive it. Ultimately, this book provides a wealth of information and insights into the fascinating world of bird migration in the Gaspà Peninsula. The author's detailed observations and analysis offer a valuable contribution to our understanding of the complexities of this natural phenomenon and the challenges that birds face during their remarkable journeys. 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: Very Good. Binding firm, interior clean and unmarked. 121 pp. plus illustrations.

New Haven, 1952. VII,211 pp. Col. & b./w. ills. Hardcover.

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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Cover shows moderate edgewear and light soiling; Binding is sound; Previous owner name on blank page opposite half-title page; Age-toning to endpapers and occasionally throughout text; Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 121 pages, 7 pages of plates : illustrations. Series: Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Bulletin ; 108. Rebound in heavy card boards, with original paper wrappers laid down. Binding age-toned but sturdy, series and year printed in white on spine; bookplate removed from front pastedown, five-digit number at foot of contents page else contents moderately age-toned yet clean and attractive, color plates remain vibrant. 440 grams.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A first edition of this illustrated work on the church plate of Chester written by T. Stanley Ball. A first edition of the work.In the publisher's original cloth.With a frontispiece and 11 plates. Collated complete.This work contains details on the church plate of the city of Chester and was written by T. Stanley Ball. The 'church plate' is a collective term for objects in the church coated in precious metals.Publisher's advertisements to the rear. Ex-Library copy. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally, very smart with bumping to the extremities resulting in light rubbing, slight fading to the spine, the odd very light mark and minor discolouration to the extremities to the top of the front board. Ex-library book plate to the front pastedown and very light offsetting to the front free end paper. Internally firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages with the odd mark and the odd spot to the half title. The odd unopened page. Very Good. non stated (illustrator). book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. DATED, INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the flyleaf. 26 page, illustrated Bulletin 3 from the Peabody Museum. Name stamp and inked number on top front cover. DATED, INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Book.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.