Hardcover. Folio (large Size f. State Board of Horticulture of the State of California. 1888. Hardcover. Octavo (mid-size). Very good. There is a faintly visible name stamp of a previous owner on the two front endpapers. Book is securely bound and quite well-preserved. Includes 7 full-page color plates and 4 full-page black and white illustrations, very finely rendered. A detailed and comprehensive report. Indexed. 302 pages. On a personal note, as I was perusing some of the pages, it was fascinating to read about that methods many of the farmers employed in combating pests, using ingredients such as kerosene, caustic soda, sulphur, tobacco water, lye, and arsenic.
Published by A. J. Johnston Superintendent State Printing, 1899
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with no DJ. Tan leather over boards with gold lettering on red and black patches on leather over spine. Title page dated 1899. 524 pages with an additional 63 pages of the Biennial Report of the State Treasurer of the State of California, Forty-Eighth and Forty-Ninth Fiscal Years, 1896-1898. Front board unattached from binding. Leather at edges of board and spine is worn. Boards lightly rubbed. Gold lettering on spine is shiny and legible. Leather at bottom edge of spine worn away, binding exposed. Toning around margins of front and rear endpapers. Pages remain in excellent shape with neat and legible text. Binding secure with no missing pages. Fair Condition. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.
Published by A. J. Johnston Superintendent State Printing, 1900
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Oversized hardcover with no DJ. Tan leather over boards with gold lettering on red and black patches on tan leather over spine. Title page dated 1900. No evident copyright page. 1011 pages with an additional 84 pages of the Biennial Report of the State Treasurer of the State of California, Fiftieth and Fifty-First Fiscal Years, 1898-1900. Boards are loosely attached to spine. Leather at top and bottom edges of spine and boards is worn. Boards toned across surfaces. Darker spots of black discoloration on spine near top edge. Leather on spine faded, gold lettering still shiny and legible. Tan staining, likely from water damage, on front endpapers. Toning along margins of rear endpapers. More water staining around edges of pages. Text on pages is still neat and legible. Minor waviness to pages. Binding secure with no missing pages. Good condition. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.
Published by W. W. Shannon Superintendent State Printing, 1905
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Oversized hardcover with no DJ. Tan leather over boards with gold lettering on red and black patches on tan leather over spine. Title page dated 1905. No evident copyright page. 1140 pages with an additional 95 page Biennial Report of the State Treasurer of California. Front and rear boards unattached from binding but still included. Boards are rubbed and worn along edges with dark toning across surfaces. Gold lettering on spine shiny and legible. Leather over spine is cracked and worn at top and bottom edges. Dark toning on fore edges. Front endpapers and title page separated from binding but attached to front board. Dark toning around edges of endpapers. Dark staining on right side of title page. Remaining pages have similar but much light toning towards fore edge. Text remains clean and legible. Remaining pages are securely attached to binding. Fair condition. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.
Published by Superintendent State Printing, 1903
Seller: Books of Paradise, Magalia, CA, U.S.A.
Leather. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. No Edition Stated. Front and rear covers detached but present otherwise book would be rated Good, covers rubbed and worn, tears to spine edges, couple small chips to spine, fold-out between pages 148 and 149 detached but present, owner's name stamped inside front cover, pages lightly toning ; 848 pages.
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1884 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 590 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. 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. Pages: 590 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 493 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. 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. Pages: 493 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 491, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 491 491.
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1884. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 587, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 587 587.