Thomas W Chinn (35 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.…

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.…

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.

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.

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.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 338 pp. Yellow printed wraps, perfect binding. A crisp, clean copy with just a faint bit of dust to wraps.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 786 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. First edition. Full number line. Illustrated. Important reference work. Inscribed by the author "To Bob and Florence Vetterlein ? with best wishes - Thomas W. Chinn 5/16/95". Related biographical material laid in. Fine copy in fine (light fading to spine) dust jacket (in mylar). 330 pps.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step into the vibrant tapestry of 1930s San Francisco's Chinatown with this captivating book. Dive into a world where tradition and modernity intertwine, as seen through the lens of the "Chinese Digest," a weekly publication chronicling the lives and experiences of the Chinese American community. The author paints a vivid portrait of a community brimming with life, resilience, and cultural richness. Explore the bustling streets filled with merchants, students, and families, each contributing to the dynamic social fabric. Delve into accounts of community events, from Boy Scout gatherings and school graduations to lively New Year's Eve celebrations and charitable endeavors. Discover the complexities of identity, belonging, and cultural preservation as Chinese Americans navigate the challenges and triumphs of life in a new land. Witness their unwavering spirit as they strive for equality, opportunity, and understanding amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. This book offers a profound and intimate glimpse into a pivotal era, illuminating the enduring legacy of the Chinese American community and its contributions to the American narrative. 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.…