Library Nations: First Edition (92 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hard Back. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket As Published. First Edition. 160 Pages Indexed. Navy boards with silver titles; Picture of desert oak tree on Cover; This volume is one in a series of books describing countries of the world- their natural resources, peoples, histories, economies and governments. Topographical and state maps on endcovers; black and white and color illustrations. To many biologists, the Australian continent is the most interesting region in the world. Its flora and fauna are a bizarre mixture of the primitive and the advanced, and provide better glimpses into some of the basic processes of evolution than those of any other continental area. All this is set down in an absorbing text with many striking illustrations.…

Hard Back. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket As Published. First Edition. 160 pages indexed. Owner's name on front endpapeer. Blue boards with silver titles; Picture of Chateau of Cheverny on cover; This volume is one in a series of books describing countries of the world- their natural resources, peoples, histories, economies and governments. Topographical and state maps on endcovers; color and black and white illustrations.…

Hard Back. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket As Published. First Edition. 160 pages. Brown boards with silver lettering; Aztec Sun God picture on cover: The dynamic mixture of old and new, of glorious landscapes and industrial squalor, of great wealth and appalling poverty, have produced in Mexico a land that is fascinating.…

Hard Back. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket As Published. First Edition. 160 pages. Brown boards with silver lettering; a picture of Jerusalem's old city on cover: Owner's name on front endpaper. This volume is one in a series of books describing countries of the world- their natural resources, peoples, histories, economies and governments. Topographical and state maps on endcovers; color illustrations, The state of Israel is rarely out of the news. Living at one end of the world's most volatile political flash-points, Israelis have grown accustomed to the glare of international attention. Israel tells the story of the nation behind the headlines. Above all it portrays a vibrant but toubled land, a place where preconceptions and assumptions are challenged at every turn. …

Hard Back. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket As Published. First Edition. 160 pages. Gray boards with silver lettering, rice patty picture on cover; This volume is one in a series of books describing countries of the world- their natural resources, peoples, histories, economies and governments. Topograpical and regional maps on endpapers. An amazing account which tells the dramatic story of the nation-Japan- after WW2. This book examines all facets of Japanese life-the history of the century, its traditions, its arts, its attitude to the rest of the world, and the role of women. …

Hard Back. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket As Published. First Edition. 160 pages. Dark grey leatherette covers with color photo inlay on front cover. Colorfully describes the natural resources, people, history, economy, and government of the country today, detailing their love affair with the open road and how they are redefining the role of women. Fully illustrated by photographs in black and white and color. olor topographic map on front endpapers, map on back endpapers show the states and other political divisions.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Stated First Printing. The book has the normal library markings and attachments. Illustrated. 160 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Printing. Time Life Education 1987 1st Printing Fine/ Unread. Blue leather like boards with bright color paste down photo on front and silver lettering. Color map end papers. Bright mostly color photo illustrated pages. HEAVY ITEM. No Exp.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. good condition T.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. March, 1897, pp. 682-711, Nicely Illus, Extracted from orig vol, begins with Title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG, 1st ed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Grey Boards with pasted pictorial Village of Yoshida/Honshu Island with silver gilt upper & spine text. Topographical maps FFEP. Clean, crisp, tight and square.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. . One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, histories, customs and traditions, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Bound in blue leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to front of Poland's mountain dwellers amid the larch and spruce forests of the High Tatra. Clean and unmarked, tight and solid sewn binding, square, with light rubbing of bottom edges. Interior is pristine. Front and back endpapers: The major rivers, lakes, mountain ranges, and other natural features; the major cities and towns of these three Eastern European countries. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1987.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Edition. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket as issued. . One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Bound in brown leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to cover, of the golden Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City glowing above the limestone apartment blocks of the rebuilt Jewish Quarter. Beautifully illustrated with full color and b/w photographs by Hans Wiesenhofer. Clean, unmarked, tight and solid sewn binding, square volume with rubbing of top edges of boards the only defect. Interior pristine. Front endpaper: A topographic map showing the mountains, deserts, and other natural features of Israel. The back endpaper shows the principal towns, cities and settlements. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1987.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Paper affixed illustration on front, of the 17th Century facade of the Chateau of Cheverny. Bound in brown leatherette with silver titles, very clean, slight rubbing of the top edge, back has a scratch line like a half loop. Tight and solid sewn binding, square. Interior is pristine. Front endpaper: A topographic map showing the mountains, deserts, and other natural features of France. The back endpaper shows the principal towns, cities and settlements. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1985.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs by Winnie Denker. Bound in gray leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to front of a western sky in Kansas. Clean, with slight edgewear and a scratch in the lower corner, tight and solid sewn binding, square. Interior is pristine. Front and back endpapers: The major rivers, plains, mountain ranges, and other natural features; the states and other political divisions. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1986.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback Type: Hard Back First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Bound in blue leatherette w.silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to front, of an aged desert oak in the Northern Territory. Clean and unmarked, tight and solid sewn binding, square, with a touch of edgewear. Interior is pristine. Front and back endpapers: A topographic map showing the major rivers, plains, deserts, mountain ranges and other natural features; the states and territories, cities and towns. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1986. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Bound in blue leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to front, of a small 19th century Catholic chapel in Upper Bavaria. Clean, tight & solid sewn binding, square volume, with slight edgewear, and front is slightly rubbed. Front and back endpapers: A topographic map showing the major rivers, mountain ranges and other natural features; the 11 states of West Germany and the 15 counties of East Germany (prior to reunification). A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1986. Illustrated (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs by Pedro Meyer and Graciela Iturbide. Paper affixed illustration on front, of the sun-god Tonatiuh. Bound in brown leatherette with silver titles; very clean, tight and solid sewn binding, square; colorless scratch marks above front illustration, and slight rubbing of bottom front edge. Front endpaper: A topographic map showing the mountains, deserts, and other natural features of Mexico. The back endpaper shows the principal towns, cities and settlements. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1986.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Bound in blue leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to cover of fishing boats moored to the banks of the Lu River. Lower front spine edge gently bumped, top edges of boards slightly rubbed. Tight and solid sewn binding, square. Interior is pristine. Front and back endpapers: The major rivers, mountains and other natural features; the principal regions and major towns. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1986.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback Type: Hard Back First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Bound in grey leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to cover, of whitewashed windmill near the castle of Consuegra in the province of Toledo. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Clean, unmarked, tight and solid sewn binding, square volume with rubbing of top and bottom edges of boards the only defect. Interior pristine. Front and back endpapers: The major rivers, mountains and other natural features of Spain; the principal regions and major towns. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1987. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Paper affixed illustration on front, of 17th Century cottages in the village of Bilbury in Gloucestershire. Bound in brown leatherette with silver titles, very clean and unmarked, slight rubbing of top and bottom edges. Tight and solid sewn binding, square . Interior is pristine. Front endpaper: A topographic map showing the mountains, deserts, and other natural features of England. The back endpaper shows the principal towns, cities and settlements. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1986.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Time-Life Books, 1985. First Printing. Hardcover Book in Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Bound in gray leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to front, of rice paddies outside the village of Yoshida. Clean, tight and solid volume, with slight rubbing of edges, and colorless scratches on front that can be seen when turned to the light. Interior is pristine. Front and back endpapers: A topographic map showing the mountainous nature of the Japanese archipelago; the regions and prefectures of Japan. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1985.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st printing. Ships from California.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Fine Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Bound in red leatherette w/silver titles, paper illustration affixed to front cover of wicker lanterns hanging on tall bamboo poles glowing beside the Ganges River. Clean and unmarked, tight and solid volume. Front and back endpapers: The major rivers, plains, mountain ranges, and other natural features; the country's states, territories and major cities. A beautiful and informative book. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. 160 pages with bibliography and index. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1987. …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Blue boards with pasted plate Chateau of Cheverny. Topographical map FFEP. Nominal shelf wear. Clean, crisp, tight and square.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. G/none, used hc, 439 pages. Three quarters green cloth with red faux leather around spine and gilt text on spine; edge wear; shelf wear to head and tail of spine with a missing piece and torn piece; slight discoloration on fore edge. Interior pages clean, unmarked. Hinges started. Binding is tight. Illustrated (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. G/none, used hc, 400 pages. Three quarters green cloth with red faux leather around spine and gilt text on spine; edge wear; shelf wear to head and tail of spine; slight discoloration on edges of green cloth; leather separated at upper spine edge and torn but has been glue repaired; some leather missing from spine tail edge. Interior pages clean, unmarked; frontispiece of A. R. Spofford loose. Binding is tight. Illustrated (illustrator).…