Thomas Chinn (52 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Panorama, West Pub., Fresno c.1988, 7 x10 paperbk., 333pp., corner torn from front free ep, VG $.

Oversize Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A very good copy of the softcover edition. The text is wholly unmarked, pristine, and the binding is bright and fresh in appearance. A lovely copy. [Please note: Due to the size of the volume extra shipping may be required depending on the destination and speed of delivery requested. Quotations gladly provided.].…

Paperback. Condition: Good.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2. Grade 3 out 5 points. Book has wear on cover and pages. May have personalized notes/names, stickers/labels. Has no markings on pages. May not include extra materials like access codes, CDs, accessories, etc. All orders ship by next business day! We are a small company and very thankful for your business.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. K4 - An ex-library first edition (complete numberline) hardcover in very good condition in good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling on the edges and corners, scattered fading, light scratches, rubbing and scuffing, inside flaps adhered to the fixed endpapers, discoloration and light shelf wear. Book has library markings (labels, stamping, cardholder, etc.), some bumped corners, wrinkling on the spine edges, light discoloration and shelf wear. 8"x10", 330 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.…

Paperback. xviii, 322p. [+ 10]p. index, illus., very good paperback.

Paperback. Condition: Good. viii, 134 pages, illustrations; 29 cm. Good+. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Foreedge dampstained, age toning. A good reading copy for the thrifty scholar. Profusely illustrated. *** "An historical portrait of San Francisco is created through a view of the development of Chinatown from the era of immigration in the late 1800s through the years of World War II to the present" - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Early immigration and mining; Early days in San Francisco; Chinese women; "Crocker's pets": railroad construction; The Chinese must go; The development of Chinatown; After hours: mah-jongg and missionaries; New era: death of old Chinatown; Second ; The war years; Postwar to the present. Size: 4to.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. xviii, 322p. + [10]p. index, very good hardcover in like dj, numerous b&w period photographs and several maps, 10.5x7.5 inches.

Paperback. xviii, 322p. + [10]p. index, wraps, illus., minor pencil marginalia, else good condition. Inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Tight library copy with standard markings. Wraps show light shelf wear, DJ is wrapped in mylar and taped to wraps, DJ spine is sunned. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Paperback. Heavy curl to bottom right corner of book effecting all page corners up to page 162 without significantly obscuring page contents, moderate toning bording edge of cover and all book pages without obstructing main body of text or imagery, moderate wear along all edges of book cover, mild rubbing and scratches to cover but otherwise still comprehensive reference and reading copy with good photos and descriptions throughout. Binding is good. Signature on title page possibly by author.…

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1st printing. The lightest of shelfwear at spine heel & toe. FEP has slight age darkening, all other interior pages are crisp and clean in tight binding.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. In near fine condition; dust jacket faded along top band; light scuffing to dust jacket; book itself as new. 330 pages. 7.5 x 10 in. Inv. EW0075.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. B&W Photographs; SIGNED EDITION. This copy has been signed, with an inscription, on the half title page, by the author. The book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Good dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket has several large chips missing, and there is noticeable wrinkling to the rear top panel. ; Signed by Author. Illustrated by (illustrator).…

81p., paperback, 8.5x11 inches, corner bumped, some handling wear and soiul, a decent reading copy only. Printed by Lawton and Alfred Kennedy. Synthesis of recent work done by the Chinese Historical Society.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 311+ pages; Signed by Author.

Paperback. First Edition. 199p., essays, critique, opinion, reviews, notes, resources, ads, very good paperback literary journal in pictorial white wraps.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Digest format. Lightly rubbed on the corners; no interior markings. Cover art by Stephen Fabian; interiors by: Jim Pitts; Alfred Klosterman; Russ Nicholson; John Grandfield; Sue Simpson; Dave Carson; Clive Barker; Martin McKenna; J. K. Potter; and Allen Koszowski. This issue contains: An Outworn Story by Robert E. Howard; The Last Call by Michael Moorcock; Six Commonplaces by Clive Barker; The Dandelion Chronicles by William F. Nolan; Writer's Curse by Ramsey Campbell; Hell Is a Personal Place by Brian Lumley; North Sea Lament by Steve Eng; The Traveling Salesman and the Farmer's Daughter by C. Bruce Hunter; Ebony Rose by Leilah Wendell; The Hollywood Mandate by Mike Chinn; and The Ghoul of the Four Winds by William Thomas Webb. Size: 12mo. Stephen Fabian; Jim Pitts; Alfred Klosterman; Russ Nicholson; John Grandfield; Sue Simpson; Dave Carson; Clive Barker; Martin McKenna; J. K. Potter; Allen Koszowski; (illustrator). Book.…

Pamphlet. 49p., stapled wraps, 6.75x10.25 inches, illus., very good condition. Resolution of Appreciation made out to Ray Lou from the Society's National Conference on "The Life, Influence and the Role of the Chinese in the United States, 1776-1960" laid in. Special tenth anniversary publication, published as Vol. 8 No. 1 of the Society's bulletin. …

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

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

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

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

Taschenbuch. 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.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: VG++. First Thus. SUBTITLED : " San Francisco Chinatown and Its People " . Yes, this paperback has a dust jacket. 330 pages incl. index, WELL illus. by b/w (family) photos. Some chapter headings incl. : ` Chinese Opera ', `The Chinese Shrimp Industry', ` The China 5 Exchange ', `Lew Hing and Lew Chin Shee ', `Boy Scout Troop 3 ' , `Golden Star Radio ', `The Honorable Harry W. Law ', and ` Buddha's Universal Church ' . MAP on p. 35 and 26/27 plus Clan Charts on p. 292 (appendix). Years covered incl. 1849 to1988. Cond: White card cover with b/w photo as cover illus. D.J. is trimmed in green and carries its Chinese title in a red inset. Same cover photo of approx. 642 Chinese students at the Panama Pacific Exposition in 1915. Both are tight, bright and clean. No tears, flaws nor creases. Neither names nor marks. There are odd little bumps and bruises on cover and internal - no pattern (e.g. last page edge is folded back sli. Almost giftable !! Quote (p. 127) : " The Yoke Choy Club shone at these conferences, winning medals in athletics and generally winning the silver cup for musical performances. The club stressed . ." Size: 8vo. B/W Photographs (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Bright and clean.