Wirth Conrad L (24 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. May, 1958, pp. 587-662, Profusely Illus, Incl FoldOut & Color Photos, Orig Journal (Entire Issue), VG (Original Large Color FoldMap "National Parks, Monuments and Shrines of the United States and Canada" Laid in).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Nov, 1963, pp. 647-707, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, stapled & trimmed, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint". VERY GOOD Condition PAPERBACK,CLEAN, SOLID, BRIGHT; MANY OLD PHOTOS.CUSTER & SCOUT BLOOD KNIFE.Back cover has Garry Owen insignia, hand on short sword. ; 94ps pages; History & Guide to the Battle of Little Bighorn "Custer Battlefield Historical Handbook Series #1" Green Covers With dark green sillouette of soldiers & attractive, mounted Sioux Indian Chief in long eagle feather headdress. Illustrated by Photos,baskin,drawings,maps (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. StapleBound, Sm Octavo, Very Good, Clean, PP.71, Figures, In Service Training Series.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Nov,1963, pp. 647-707, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Contains Orig F Cover & Ads but all pages following have been removed. Thus article stands alone in Orig F Cover of Magazine, else VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. May, 1958, pp. 587-662, Profusely Illus, Incl FoldOut & Color Photos, Contains Orig F Cover & Ads but all pages following have been removed. Thus article stands alone in Orig F Cover of Magazine, else VG.

paperback. Condition: Good. old edition. Good Cond, pencil notes back cover.minor spine short tears PAPERBACK; B&W cover photo of scenic sight with grey sky. cover has black titles on panel.Double spine stapled large promotional pamplet.; Many Photos,DOUBLE PAGE B&W MOTOR Map; 31pg thin pages; History & Lore. Good introductory information & GuideBk. .includes DOUBLE PAGE MAP OF YOSEMITE, cover LARGE PHOTO tall UPPER yosemite waterfall from across the valley. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Not Issued. 1st Edition. Dark blue cloth, lettered in gilt. Ex-institutional library, stamped but did not circulate, thus only minimal wear. xi,204 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover. Covers in the usual Classic Reprint Series style, half red and half brown. Binding clean and sturdy. Undated. 365 pages. Clean throughout. Please email with questions or to request photos. Note: if there is a photo beside this listing, it s a STOCK photo that ABE put there (for reasons that we cannot understand or control) and might not match this actual book.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Fine. Vol 124, No 5, Nov, 1963, pp. 647-707, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Orig Yellow Color Photo Illus Paperback (Entire Issue), Fine & Crisp.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Supplemental National Parks map is missing from magazine. Sound binding. Wraps are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society." Many advertisements. 10.0" tall.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Ten-Color National Parks Map in the Atlas Series is missing. Sound binding. Wrappers are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society."; 10.0" tall.…

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

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

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Supplemental National Parks map is included. Sound binding. Wraps are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society." Many advertisements. 10.0" tall.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Supplemental National Parks map is included. Sound binding. Wraps are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society." Many advertisements. 10.0" tall.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Supplemental National Parks map is present in very good condition. Sound binding. Wraps are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society." Many advertisements. 10.0" tall.…

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

Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Perfect-bound illustrated wraps, 138 pages, b&w photos and reproductions, bibliography, index; mild spine creases, three very faint fingertip marks front cover, tight, square, clean throughout.…

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A thorough compendium of the National Park Service's 1952 fiscal year, this book provides a riveting look into the challenges and accomplishments faced by the organization. The author explores topics ranging from land acquisition and firefighting efforts to the preservation of historic sites and wildlife conservation. The author provides insights into the National Park Service's unwavering commitment to protecting and preserving the country's treasured natural and historic landmarks. The book highlights the Service's dedication to maintaining a balance between recreational use and environmental integrity. Delving into the complexities of park management, the author examines the delicate balance between conservation and public access. The work underscores the challenges of preserving and interpreting historical sites while ensuring that visitors have meaningful and enriching experiences. The book also sheds light on the evolving role of the National Park System in the face of increasing tourism and the need to adapt to changing conservation practices. Through these discussions, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of park management and the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect these cherished landscapes. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, conservation, and management of America's national parks. It offers a comprehensive overview of the National Park Service's mission and the complex issues it navigates to ensure the preservation of these iconic landscapes for generations to come. 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: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Illustrated Edition. America's Wonderlands: The Scenic National Parks and Monuments of the United States, published in 1959 by the National Geographic Society. Prepared by the National Geographic Book Service under Merle Severy, with a foreword by National Geographic Society president and editor Melville Bell Grosvenor and an introduction by National Park Service director Conrad L. Wirth. A volume in the National Geographic "World in Color Library." An especially attractive mid-century survey of America's national parks, monuments, wildlife, scenery, geology and natural history. The substantial 512-page volume contains 466 illustrations, including 390 in full color. Profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and paintings, including striking wildlife artwork by Walter A. Weber. Featured subjects include Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Everglades and many other historic National Park Service locations. COMPLETE WITH THE PUBLISHER-ISSUED FOLDING MAP: The original large 10-color map, National Parks, Monuments and Shrines of the United States and Canada, remains present in the rear-cover pocket. The book's publisher's text specifically identifies this map as being tucked into the back-cover pocket. Its survival is an important point of completeness, since these removable maps are frequently missing from otherwise intact copies. ALSO INCLUDED: A related National Geographic folding map titled Vacationlands of the United States and Southern Canada, copyright 1966. This second map was added by a previous owner at a later date and was not originally issued with the 1959 book. It is included as complementary vintage National Geographic cartographic ephemera. Bound in decorative green cloth with darker green spine and an Old Faithful geyser design on the front board. Book is in Very Good condition overall, with clean, bright and vividly illustrated pages; light exterior wear; and some visible wear at the lower inner binding/gutter. Original pictorial dust jacket is present but in Fair condition, showing substantial rubbing, edge wear, tears, creasing, chipping and areas of paper loss, particularly along the upper rear portion and extremities. Jacket also shows staining/discoloration. Please examine photographs for the best indication of condition. A visually rich vintage National Geographic production and a desirable complete copy for collectors of National Geographic publications, national-park history, conservation, American travel, wildlife art and vintage cartography. Offered with both the original 1959 pocket map and the separately added 1966 "Vacationlands" map. Seller's Condition Note Very Good hardcover in Good original dust jacket. Decorative cloth binding remains attractive, with clear spine lettering. Interior is clean and colorful. Some wear is visible at the lower inner binding/gutter. Jacket has heavy edge wear, rubbing, tears, creasing, chipping, staining and paper loss, especially near the upper rear portion. Original publisher-issued folding pocket map is present. An additional related 1966 National Geographic folding map was laid in later and is also included. No ownership writing or library markings observed in the photographed areas.…

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Former owner's ink gift inscription and blind-embossed seal on title page, otherwise textblock is clean and tight, several folded maps and b&w photos; Lightly soiled fore-edge; Sticker stain on front cover, couple of tears to the edges, creased and chipped corners, tear to the bottom back corner of cloth tape spine, tears along the spine at the front edges. Rear pocket map detached from rear endpaper, and laid in. Size: 4to - Over 9 ¾"-12" Tall. Photographs/Maps (illustrator). Paperback.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1935 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 266 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. 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: 266.…