Swanson Claude A (39 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 654 pages, folding map, index, Near fine hardcover bound in original black cloth with gold stamping on spine. Former owners name inside.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. Ex-library copy, large call number on spine, a few small ink stamps one each on top and bottom page-ends, inside covers, title page, from "Roosevelt Base Library, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California". I think 'they' might have varnished the spine, as they sometimes did back in those days, as it's shiny/glazed. ; Contents very clean; 654 pages.…

Condition: Very good. Washington, between [1933 and 1939]., [1933 and 1939]. Very good. - Claude A. Swanson's autograph penned on a stiff 3-3/8 inch high by 5-3/8 inch wide "Secretary of the Navy" card. There are a couple of spots of foxing. Very good.The American Democratic politician Claude A. Swanson (1862-1939) served as a U.S. Congressman from Virginia as well as Governor of Virginia, and U.S. Senator before being appointed as Secretary of the Navy by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. This old book is clean, solid and in great shape! This is a thick hardcover book with 654 pages including a couple of fold-out maps. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The pages are clean with no soiling, writing, or tears. The title page shows 1935 as the published date. This is definitely Not a former library book. The black cloth covers have bright gold lettering on the spine. The covers show light edgewear, light soiling and the corners are a little bumped. This old book looks and feels great! We always ship in a sturdy box.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. United States Government Printing Office, 1935. Very heavy. Hard Cover. No dust jacket. Cover has mild shelfwear, rubbed, stained, turned corners, very small hole in spine. Binding is slightly tilted. Light foxing on endpapers, some dampstaining on the front endpapers through page 11 and on back endpapers, does not affect legibility of text. Frontispiece and tissue intact. 2 pull-out maps and 8 illustrations. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is tight. Hinges are perfect. Good reading/research copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Handsome first edition. Hardcover and dust jacket. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Very good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. xxi, 405 pages, 43 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition.

Condition: Fair. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, 1937. Sm 4to hardcover. 624pp. B/W illus. Near Good book. Moderately dampstained. (Navy, French, Battle) Inquire if you need further information.

Condition: Good. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, 1937. Sm 4to hardcover. 657pp. B/W illus. Near Very Good book. Slightly dampstained. (Navy French Battle) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Condition: Good. Washington: United States Government Printing Office, 1935. Volume 2. Sm 4to. vii,624pp. Illus., maps, tables. Near Very Good book. Minor shelfwear. Boards and page edges slightly soiled. Bookplate of Mendel Peterson, considered the "father of underwater archeology," inside. Inside clean. Binding good. Inquire if you need further information.…

Ephemera. Swanson was a Virginia member of the House of Representatives from 1893-1906, Governor of Virginia, 1906-1910, and U. S. Senator from 1910-1933. He later became Secretary of the Navy under FDR from 1933 to his death in 1939. One sheet, 11 x 8.5 inches, folded for mailing, letterhead of United States Senate, Committee on Foreign Relations, dated November 28th, 1932, responding to a correspondant who sent him a newspaper article. Letter has glue marks on verso, presumed removed from an album.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the legal basis for a claim to Northwest Territory land cessions by Virginia in 1784 and explores the subsequent lawsuit filed by West Virginia to recover these lands or compensation for their loss. The complex and multifaceted arguments are thoroughly examined with reference to historical context, prior legal precedent, and constitutional principles. The author delves into the history of Virginia's territorial claims, the conditions of the land cession, and the legal basis for West Virginia's claim. The book also explores the broader implications of the case for understanding the relationship between states and the federal government, and the role of the courts in interpreting and enforcing constitutional principles. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and historical aspects of the case, offering valuable insights into the complexities of land law and the ongoing debate over states' rights and federal authority. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Missing. First Edition. A nice hardcover with missing the dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. Autographed by ByrdFrom a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 6 x 9 1/4 inches. vii, 657 pages. First edition. Condition is Very Good; endpapers lightly toned, text and illustrations are very clean, binding is tight. STK.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 6 x 9 1/4 inches. vii, 624 pages. First edition. Condition is Very Good;endpapers toned, 5 pages have very light stains, otherwise text and illustrations are very clean, binding is tight. STK.

Condition: Good. 1936 Nr. VG Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition without dust jacket. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 671 pages. * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.

hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good + to Near Fine. First Edition. CLEAN Very Good + to Near Fine hard cover first edition. Vellum 3/4. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Stated First Edition, First Printing. 6.5 x 9.5in. xxi. 405pp. Publisher's cloth boards. NEAR FINE in Very Good dust jacket protected in a removable archival cover. The book itself shows a touch of shelf rubbing along the edges, otherwise remains Fine/As New. The dust jacket shows slight shelf rubbing along the edges, panels lightly rubbed, otherwise is not price-clipped remaining bright, colorful, and distinct. As pictured.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Flat signed by author Richard Byrd in blue ink on blank endpaper following map endpaper. Name plate removed neatly from same page. Stated First Edition. Blue cloth covers with gilt lettering as issued faded with minor edgewear, spine sunned. Binding intact. No markings or other defects noted. 405 pages with illustrations and maps. Dedicated to Edsel Ford. Providing superior service since 2001. Dropshippers heartily welcomed. Signed by Author. …

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Second Edition. 2nd Edition; xxi, 405 pages. illustrated, 46 pages of b/w photos, map, end paper maps. Original covers in unclipped dust jacket. Shelf wear, dust jacket chipped, split with pieces missing, contents clean and bright. Rear Admiral Byrd USN Retired tells the story of geographical exploration, scientific achievement and adventure at the South Pole. Follow-up to his earlier book, Little America. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1429. This book weighs over 1Kg and may involve additional shipping charges.…

Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Vol. 1 ONLY! Hardcover,1939,ex-library with usual marks,pages clean and intact,fold out maps and plates intact,some spotting on edge & cover, slight wear to cover. INV#X-28.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 657pp., unopened, bound in 3/4 vellum over blue paper covered boards, top board stamped with Naval History Society's emblem in gilt, spine lettered in gilt with gilt rules, illustrated with tissue guards present, top edge gilt, all others uncut, light foxing to endpapers otherwise clean and bright throughout. Naval Department seal on the title page.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Gilt lettering and detail on spine. Ex-library stamps and markings. Some light foxing. Interior pages are clean, unmarked, and in excellent condition. This is an oversized or heavy book that requires additional postage for international.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Gilt lettering and detail on spine. Ex-library stamps and markings. Some light foxing. Interior pages are clean, unmarked, and in excellent condition. This is an oversized or heavy book that requires additional postage for international.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. 1st. Introduction by Swanson. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Map endpapers. Text block is in fine condition. External cloth has some light wear. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches. 405 pages plus introduction.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains [xxxiv] 405 printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly dulled, without any ownership markings or foxing and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. POLAR [Antarctic].…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Vols 1-4, approximately 700 pages per volume, 4 frontispieces, some folding maps, facsimiles, and illustrations, very good hardbacks (original black cloth, the spines boldly lettered in gilt), ex-library.

Hardcover. 7 Volumes; Octavos; 654/624/657/676/675/671/596 pages; VG-; Bound in black cloth with gilt text; Covers have mild edgewear and shelfwear, Volume 1 has white marks on rear cover, Volume 3 has fraying along tail edge of spine, Volume 4 what white mark on front cover, Volume 7 has white marks on front cover, tearing/fraying to top corner of front cover; Textblocks have wear along tail edges; RWO. 1366390. Special Collections.…