Whittlings by Laylander (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardbound, GOOD.

Condition: New.

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

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

Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First edition / 1st Printing. First edition / First printing. Inscribed by author on front endpaper : "Christmas 1928 / O. J. Laylander". Good, no dust jacket, Slight rubbing to edges of binding, slight darkening along edges of covers, foxing to frontis & titlepage. 14.5 x 20. hard cover. 174pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Inscribed & Signed By Author. Book. …

Condition: New.

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 6 X 8 inches 174 pages. High production values on this privately printed book of stories and memoirs. Signed and dated on the front end page, "CHRISTMAS 1928 OJ LAYLANDER" DJ has small puncture hold along spine. Acetate covering DJ. Housed in a brown slipcase , with splits along edges near front. 3 illustrations. Some soiling to spine. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Octavo, original cloth-backed boards. First edition. Miscellany of stories, sketches and verse, seasoned with folksy wit. A near fine copy in very good pictorial dust jacket with wear at edges and internal offsetting from old cellulose tape reinforcements, with a bit of show through on outer surface and on book. (#115804).…

Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Good in Good dust jacket; Hard Cover; The Torch Press; 1928; First Edition. Green dust jacket good, chipping to edges. Green cloth spine with green boards, paper label to spine. Good, corners bumped, slight toning to pages. First edition, black and white frontispiece, 174 pages.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . Good in Good dust jacket; Hard Cover; The Torch Press; 1928; First Edition. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Whittlings' is a thoughtful collection of essays and observations by O. J. Laylander, reflecting a lifetime of experience in education and human interaction. This work captures a series of 'whittled' insights-brief yet profound meditations on the nature of character, the value of learning, and the simple complexities of everyday life.Laylander's prose is characterized by its warmth, wit, and a distinctly American sensibility, offering readers a glimpse into the philosophical musings of a seasoned educator. The book explores themes of integrity, social responsibility, and the nuances of human behavior with a style that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating. 'Whittlings' serves as a testament to the author's belief in the importance of reflection and the continuous search for wisdom within the ordinary. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in early 20th-century American thought and the perennial questions that shape the human experience.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 may 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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Whittlings' is a thoughtful collection of essays and observations by O. J. Laylander, reflecting a lifetime of experience in education and human interaction. This work captures a series of 'whittled' insights-brief yet profound meditations on the nature of character, the value of learning, and the simple complexities of everyday life.Laylander's prose is characterized by its warmth, wit, and a distinctly American sensibility, offering readers a glimpse into the philosophical musings of a seasoned educator. The book explores themes of integrity, social responsibility, and the nuances of human behavior with a style that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating. 'Whittlings' serves as a testament to the author's belief in the importance of reflection and the continuous search for wisdom within the ordinary. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in early 20th-century American thought and the perennial questions that shape the human experience.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 may 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. …

First Edition. Collection of short stories by this small Iowa press, one concerning Nantucket. Near Fine, few roughly opened pages in Very Good-Near Fine dustjacket, few tiny spine end chips.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. DJ, MODERATE SOILING, MOSTLY TO SPINE. ONE SMALL 1/4 " TEAR TOP OF SPINE, WEAR SLONG TOP EDGE OF SPINE. INTERNALLY, "CHRISTMAS 1928 OJ LAYLANDER" WRITTEN ON FIRST FREE END PAPER, VERY CLEAN AND SOUND. Signed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Whittlings" is a thoughtful collection of essays and observations by O. J. Laylander, reflecting a lifetime of experience in education and human interaction. This work captures a series of "whittled" insights-brief yet profound meditations on the nature of character, the value of learning, and the simple complexities of everyday life.Laylander's prose is characterized by its warmth, wit, and a distinctly American sensibility, offering readers a glimpse into the philosophical musings of a seasoned educator. The book explores themes of integrity, social responsibility, and the nuances of human behavior with a style that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating. "Whittlings" serves as a testament to the author's belief in the importance of reflection and the continuous search for wisdom within the ordinary. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in early 20th-century American thought and the perennial questions that shape the human experience.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 may 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Whittlings" is a thoughtful collection of essays and observations by O. J. Laylander, reflecting a lifetime of experience in education and human interaction. This work captures a series of "whittled" insights-brief yet profound meditations on the nature of character, the value of learning, and the simple complexities of everyday life.Laylander's prose is characterized by its warmth, wit, and a distinctly American sensibility, offering readers a glimpse into the philosophical musings of a seasoned educator. The book explores themes of integrity, social responsibility, and the nuances of human behavior with a style that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating. "Whittlings" serves as a testament to the author's belief in the importance of reflection and the continuous search for wisdom within the ordinary. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in early 20th-century American thought and the perennial questions that shape the human experience.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 may 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…