ADAMS, HENRY

The Education of Henry Adams (Modern Library #76. 2)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1952]. Hardcover. A Modern Library edition of an autobiography by the grandson of John Quincy Adams and great-grandson of John Adams, both former American presidents. First published privately in 1907, it became a highly-praised success upon its publication for a wider audience in 1918. Edited, with a preface, by Henry Cabot Lodge and an introduction by James Truslow Adams (no relation). Indexed. In orange jacket with image of Henry Adams on cover. --- In Toledano spine 8 / pale green cloth / gilt titling on green spine & cover blocks / green topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style h, verso lists 362 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1952 (though 1931 date appears in book). ML #76.2. --- A clean, tightly-bound and sound copy, though with prior owner's signatures and info. at two locations at the front of the book, and with her markings on perhaps as many as 6 interior leaves. Unclipped dust jacket ($1.25) with conspicuous sunning to spine; tears, chips & rubbing to extremities but mostly intact and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo 7" - 7-1/2" tall; x, 517, (8, ads) pages. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 87879

Keywords: >>Modern Library Editions >>Biography, Autobiography, Memoir >>American History & Politics >>Travel / Exploration / Adventure

ADAMS, HENRY

The Education of Henry Adams (Franklin Library 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature Series)

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1980. Hard Cover. A deluxe leatherbound reprint edition by the Franklin Library presenting the autobiography by Henry Adams (1838-1918). The author was the great-grandson of President John Adams and grandson of Pres. John Quincy Adams. This Pulitzer prize-winning work, published posthumously in 1919, represented his attempt to make sense of the turbulent late 19th century. Illustrated with black & white engravings from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Issued as part of the publisher's 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. --- Bound in full black bonded leather covers with three raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Leaves made from high-quality papers. Grey silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon bookmarks. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy lacking apparent damages.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall ; xiv, 529 pages. Fine with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 88205

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ADAMS, ANDY

The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days

Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, [c.1970s]. Softcover. ISBN: 0803250002. Tales of cowboys herding cattle in the Old West are accompanied by the black & white illustrations of E. Boyd Smith. Back panel reviews describe this work as providing a realistic description of the life of the cowboy. --- In softcovers, with image of a mounted cowboy herding cattle to cover. --- A sound copy, but with reading creases to spine & prior owner's signature to first page.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; (10), 387 pages. Very Good .

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Book number: 84798

Keywords: 0803250002 >>History of Colorado & the Old West

ADAMS, KRAMER A.

Logging Railroads of the West

New York: Bonanza Books, 1961. Hardcover. A summary of the railroads that were built to address the needs of loggers and mills in the Western U.S. With dozens of black & white photos depicting logging operations, locomotives, and several impressive but rather dodgy-looking trestles. Includes listing of logging railroads by state at rear of volume; indexed. --- In full beige cloth-covered boards with spine titling in dark brown. Jacket with blue monochrome image of train pulling logs. --- A very nice copy: clean, bright and tightly bound but with slight soiling to cloth. Jacket with rubbing, light chipping to edges and a little fading but remaining intact.; Small Quarto (9 to 11 in. tall); 144, (16) pages. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 82807

Keywords: >>Railroads, Aviation & Transportation >>History of Colorado & the Old West

ADAMS, HENRY

Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres (Franklin Library 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature Series)

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1978. Hard Cover. The erudite Henry Adams (1838-1918) takes the reader on a guided tour of Mont-Saint-Michel, Chartres and other historic sites in northern France in a deluxe leatherbound reprint edition by the Franklin Library. The author was the great-grandson of President John Adams and grandson of Pres. John Quincy Adams. With illustrations by Gonzalo Fonseca. Issued as part of the publisher's 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. Publisher's "Notes from the Editors" booklet is included. --- Bound in full maroon bonded leather covers with four raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Leaves made from high-quality papers. Maroon silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon bookmarks. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- An about Near Fine copy: tightly-bound, bright and newish, though with mild scratching to textblock fore-edge gilding and 3 shallow indentations to front cover fore-edge.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xvi, 367 pages. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 88206

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ADAMS, ANSEL

The Portfolios of Ansel Adams (a New York Graphic Society Book)

Boston: Little, Brown And Company, 1984. Trade Paperback. ISBN: 0821211226. Sixth printing, 1984. A very high-quality paperback reprint of the great photographer's seven portfolios, first published from 1948 through 1976. With an introduction by John Szarkowski. Printed on quality gloss paper stock, with rich, deep tones to the photos themselves. With scattered writings by Adams and others. --- A clean, bright, newish copy lacking apparent damages. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 152 pages. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 76806

Keywords: 0821211226 >>Photography

ADDAMS, JANE

Twenty Years at Hull-House, with Autobiographical Notes (the Franklin Library 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature Series)

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1981. Leather. A deluxe leatherbound Franklin Library reprint edition of the memoirs of Jane Addams (1860-1935). The author founded and lived at Hull-House, a settlement house which provided living quarters and cultural activities to some of the poor families of Chicago, many of them immigrants. Illustrated with photos from Hull-House and of the author. An entry in the publisher's 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series, issued in conjunction with the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. Publisher's "Notes from the Editors" booklet about this work is included. --- Bound in full red bonded leather covers with three raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Interior leaves printed on high-quality papers. Red silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- An excellent, gift-worthy copy though with scratches to textblock fore-edge gilding.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); xvi, 267 pages. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 88195

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ADDISON, JOSEPH; STEELE, RICHARD ET AL.

The Spectator (Volume 1 Only, of 4) (Everyman's Library, #164)

London / New York: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co, Inc, 1945. Hardcover. A 1945 revision of the 1906 issuance. Volume 1 only (of 4) of essays, some quite risqué, taken from the English daily literary journal in the years 1711-1715. Though several authors contributed, the majority of these writings were by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele. Includes a preface by G. Gregory Smith. Entry 164 in Everyman's Library Essays and Belles-Lettres series, edited by Ernest Rhys. --- In Everyman's Library binding style 3 with full orange cloth and gilt-stamped spine titling; blindstamped Eric Ravilious-designed 'shell' to cover and brown topstain. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- A sound, tightly-bound copy, but with previous owner's signature to front free endpaper and sunned spine.; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; viii, 566 pages. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 84653

Keywords: >>Philosophy/Psychology/Thought >>Everyman's Library Editions

ADDISON, JOSEPH

The Works of Joseph Addison. Complete in Three Volumes. (Volume III Only)

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1845. Hardcover. A handsome, leatherbound collection of writings by Joseph Addison (1672-1719) who was co-founder of the English daily publication, 'The Spectator'. Volume 3 only of the three-volume set. In this work, the author offers his thoughts on a wide variety of subjects, from Italy to medals. --- In full leather covers w/titling on black spine blocks. With striking marbled endpages and textblock fore-edge. --- With whitish dried glue on front cover, some rubbing and tears to covers; marbling on textblock edges has faded; interior of volume with foxing but otherwise bright and firm. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 535 pages. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 77473

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ADKINS, JAN (AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR)

Moving on: Stories of Four Travelers (Signed, with Original Drawing by the Author)

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. A first printing of a collection of four travel stories by author and illustrator Jan Adkins. The stories all share a theme of enjoyment of the great outdoors. Signed by author, with his drawing of a fountain pen, thus: "to David / from Jan / [drawing] / from a fellow inkfish" (an apparent reference to shared authors' vocations). --- In olive paper-covered boards backed in green cloth, with black spine titling. Jacket features Adkins composite drawing of four travelers. --- An excellent, tightly-bound copy though with a hint of sunning to edges of covers. Unclipped ($6.95) dust jacket with small creases to lower rear panel, otherwise lacks damages and is wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; 95 pages; Signed by Author. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 86209

ADMINISTRATION, U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS

Aeronautical Chart User's Guide

National Ocean Service, 1989. Stapled wraps. 2nd Edition, May 1989. In nice shape, clean and unmarked. Intended for use as an aid in the reading of NOAA aeronautical charts.; 11 in. wide x 8-1/2 in. tall; 108 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 75110

Keywords: >>Railroads, Aviation & Transportation

AESCHYLUS; GRENE, DAVID; LATTIMORE, RICHMOND (EDITORS)

Aeschylus II: The Suppliant Maidens / the Persians / Seven Against Thebes (the Modern Library Complete Greek Tragedies, Volume II; ML #311. 1)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1962]. Hardcover. ISBN: 1590911512. A Modern Library collection of three classic Greek tragedies by Aeschylus, Volume II in the Modern Library series "The Complete Greek Tragedies". Edited by David Grene and Richmond Lattimore. "The Suppliant Maidens" and "The Persians" translated and introduced by Seth G. Benardete, "Seven Against Thebes" translated and introduced by David Grene. --- In Toledano spine 8 / navy cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style j / verso advertises 415 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1962 (though 1956 date appears in book). ML #311.1. --- A clean, bright, unmarked copy, but with some water spotting to front cover. Unclipped dust jacket ($1.95) with light rubbing and a couple of small tears to back panel; protected in removable mylar wrapper.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall) ; (8), 147, (2, ads) pages. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 87881

Keywords: >>Modern Library Editions >>Drama/Theatre; Movies/Tv >>Greek & Roman Classics

AESCHYLUS; BLACKIE, JOHN STUART (TRANSLATOR)

The Lyrical Dramas of Aeschylus (Everyman's Library "Flatback" Binding Style 1)

London / New York: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co, Inc, [c.1906-27]. Hardcover. An Everyman's Library reprint edition with the lyrical dramas of the ancient Greek tragedian Aeschylus (525/524 BC – c.456 BC). Includes his "Agamemnon", "Choephorae, or The Libation Bearers", "The Eumenides", "Prometheus Bound", "The Suppliants", "Seven Against Thebes" and "The Persians". Each with introductory remarks and notes. Translated from the Greek by John Stuart Blackie. Edited by Ernest Rhys, who supplies a preface, an essay on the genius and character of the Greek tragedy, and biography of Aeschylus. An entry in Everyman's Library Classical series. --- In flatback binding style 1, full pale green cloth-covered boards with elaborate Reginald Knowles-designed gilt spine titling & decorations, blindstamped J. M. Dent vignette to front covers, brown topstain. Undated, but possibly published c.1906-1927. Volume lacks a dust jacket. --- A few pages near the front of the book are brittle and could easily tear, white marking to spine, and soiling to cloth, dampstain to textblock edge and prior owner's signature to front endpaper, else a sound copy.; 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); (8), 437 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 81560

Keywords: >>Drama/Theatre; Movies/Tv >>Everyman's Library Editions

AESCHYLUS, SOPOCLES, EURIPIDES, ARISTOPHANES (AUTHORS); OATES, WHITNEY J.; O'NEILL JR., EUGENE (EDITORS)

Seven Famous Greek Plays (Modern Library #158. 2)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1965]. Hardcover. A selection of seven notable plays from ancient Greece. Includes Agamemnon and Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus; Oedipus the King and Antigone by Sophocles; Medea and Alcestis by Euripides and The Frogs by Aristophanes. Edited, with introductions and notes by Whitney J. Oates and Eugene O'Neill, Jr. --- In Toledano spine 10 / rust cloth / ML hex logo blindstamped to front cover / gilt-stamped spine titling & torchbearer / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i, verso lists ML titles, but no total number. Likely published c.1965 (though 1950 date appears in book). ML #158.2. --- A clean, tightly-bound copy lacking damages worthy of mention. Price-clipped dust jacket with chafing to edges, a tear to spine and a little rubbing, but otherwise intact and protected in new removable mylar wrapper.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; xxvi, 446 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 86160

Keywords: >>Modern Library Editions >>Drama/Theatre; Movies/Tv >>Greek & Roman Classics

AESCHYLUS, SOPOCLES, EURIPIDES, ARISTOPHANES (AUTHORS); OATES, WHITNEY J.; O'NEILL JR., EUGENE (EDITORS)

Seven Famous Greek Plays (Modern Library #158. 2)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1952]. Hardcover. A selection of seven notable plays from ancient Greece. Includes Agamemnon and Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus; Oedipus the King and Antigone by Sophocles; Medea and Alcestis by Euripides and The Frogs by Aristophanes. Edited, with introductions and notes by Whitney J. Oates and Eugene O'Neill, Jr. Volume wrapped in grey & tan jacket variant. --- In Toledano spine 8 / green cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i, verso lists 365 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1952 (though 1950 date appears in book). ML #158.2. --- A well-preserved copy: clean, tightly-bound and with unmarked interior but with a little age-toning to leaves & prior owner's inked name to front free endpaper. Price-clipped dust jacket with a darkened spine, a few small tears and chafing to edges, otherwise intact and wrapped in new removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; xxvi, 446, (6, ads) pages. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 87207

Keywords: >>Modern Library Editions >>Drama/Theatre; Movies/Tv >>Greek & Roman Classics