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1962ref. 93137Sydney: Wentworth Books 1962. Edition limited to 250 copies. Hardcover. Very Good. frontis photos black & white index xi 297p. Original black cloth. 26 cm. Page edges intentionally speckled. No jacket. Wentworth Books hardcover books
1969ref. 61295Gemeinde Achkarren, 1969. Ein Heimatbuch mit Bildern XVI, 396 S. (24,5 cm) Leinenband mit Goldschrift / gebundene Ausgabe
1945ref. 260481945. Editions des Gaules, Zürich. Mit 32 originalholzschnitten von M. Wurmbrand. Schwarzer Ledereinband von Hand mit Lederrückenschild im Schuber. 133, [3] Seiten. 32,5 x 25,5 cm.
1950ref. 58953London, G.Weidenfeld&Nicolson Limited, 1950. origi.Leinenband, 8°, 225 Seiten.
1997ref. 11316London, New York, Toronto: BCA, 1997. 358 Seiten , 21 cm, Pappeinband mit Schutzumschlag
1959In-16 (cm. 18.50), brossura, pp. 128. Texte en français. In buono stato di conservazione (good copy).
1911Very Good Turkish, Ottoman (1500-1928) Fine red leather reward binding with art-nouveau decorations and Sultan Mehmed Resad tughra. 'Mükâfât' [i.e. Reward] written on board in very calligraphic Turkish with Arabic letters. Title gilt on spine. Light chipped on extremities of binding. Marbled endpapers. Blindstamped colophon. A finely printed book, a special paper. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Ottoman script. (Old Turkish with Arabic letters). 181, [3] p., 1 errata, richly illustrated. The reverse side of the first pages including the portrait of Gustav V has a letter by Selim Sirri Tarcan bilingual in Swedish and Ottoman Turkish sent to Gustaf V, The King of Sweden, written in Pangalti, Constantinople. The book has a brilliant travel account to Sweden from a Turkish perspective. Only three institutional copies in Turkey (2) and Netherlands (1, Leiden) libraries in OCLC: 949541692.; Özege 2474. First and Only Edition. Swedish gymnastics gained institutional structure by the courtesy of Ling in the early 19th century and forced the dominance areas of German, French, and British systems, which were used in school physical education in Europe from the middle of the century, due to their fully defined and justified pedagogical, psychological, military and medical functions, and increased its impact in a short time. Civil or military personnel sent by European governments received education in Stockholm's Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics, which provided Swedish gymnastics education from 1813, and proved to be the most important, leading, and exemplary institution of its genre. On their return to their homelands, they pioneered and tried to introduce Swedish gymnastics in/into their own countries. Military and political conditions in his country would turn a soldier-engineer into a physical educator and pave the way for Selim Sirri Tarcan's travel to Sweden in 1909. German Gymnastics (Turnen) based French Amoros Gymnastics is one of the physical education movements which Turkey met after political reforms of 1839 (Tanzimat) and it was incorporated into first military school then civil school curricula as from mid-19th century. Selim Sirri Tarcan encountered this apparatus gymnastics course at Mekteb-i Sultani (today Galatasaray High School), whose curriculum was created according to the French system and came to the forefront with his skills. After his graduation from Military Engineering School, he put effort into teaching and promotion via media of this gymnastics, rather than dealing with his military duties. However, the posture caused by his muscular body he developed by strength exercises and liked to show on every occasion, and his general health problems would make him question the gymnastics system he was governed by. The problem was also in Europe's agenda, and physical education entered the area of interest of public health policies, and the opinion that it is the most convenient and economical means to improve individual and public health became widespread, which popularized Swedish gymnastics appealing to this field. As of the late-19th century, Swedish-style gymnastics began to be promoted by medical-gymnastics institutes founded in the Ottoman capital as well as by published articles on this system by physicians and intellectuals knowledgeable on a sport-health relationship. Selim Sirri Bey, who was also attracted by Swedish gymnastics, turned his penalty of being sent abroad due to his active participation as a soldier in the constitutional movement of 1908 to opportunity and asked authorities to send him to Stockholm's Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics. During his higher education on gymnastics, he was also impressed by Sweden's healthy social structure into which physical education was integrated, heard of Zander, whose therapeutic gymnastics exercises were being applied in clinics opened on his behalf in European cities, and took medical gymnastics and massage classes at Zander's clinic in Stockholm. Selim Sirri Bey recognized pedagogical and scie
2014Fine Portuguese Original imitation brown leather bdg. Gilded titles in Turkish, Spanish and Portuguese on the front board. Roy. 8vo. (23 x 16 cm). In Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and modern and old (Ottoman) Turkish (with Arabic letters). 238, 192, [2] p. pp. 192 facsimile in Ottoman script, and Arabic translation; pp. 1-238 translations into Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish with Latin alphabet. The first Ottoman travel account and ocean voyage into Brazil. This book has Spanish and Portuguese translations of this voyage as well as modern Turkish with facsimile of original text printed in 1871 [AH 1288] in Ottoman script. Ottoman qadi (judge) Abdurrahman Effendy's voyage to Brazil. First Edition, thus in this edition including multiple translations.
1943A wonderful livre d'artiste featuring sonnets by Ronsard, Du Bellay, Louise LabÈ, Jodelle, Agrippa d'AubignÈ, Malherbe, Cyrano de Bergerac, Sainte-Beuve, Nerval, Musset, Leconte de Lisle, Baudelaire, and others, illustrated with ORIGINAL HORS-TEXTE ETCHINGS BY Camille Berg, Jean Bersier, Jacques Boullaire, Yves Brayer, Michel Ciry, DaragnËs, Hermine David, Dignimont, Dunoyer de Segonzac, Jean FrÈlaut, Galanis, Edouard Goerg, AndrÈ Jacquemin, Marie Laurencin, Luc-Albert Moreau, Maurice Savin, VergÈ Sarrat, Henri de Waroquier, and Roger Wild, and two small in-texte etchings by Bonfils. From a total edition of 326 numbered copies, this is ONE OF 26 COPIES ON FINE ARCHES WOVE PAPER, WITH A SECOND SUITE OF THE ETCHINGS ON FINE BERZELIUS PAPER. Large 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps. With the suite in a separate envelope. Wraps lightly worn, else FINE AND BRIGHT.
1998Catalogue for sale held at Bonhams Wednesday 8th July 1998. Quality illustrations. 55 pages. Some creases on covers, small tear to edge of back cover.
1973170 pages including index. Profusely illustrated with black and white archival photographs. Copyright 1973. Assorted defects to spine. Maroon boards well-worn. Gift greetings upon front endpaper. Many marginal notes, apparently written by someone quite familiar with this topic. Various clippings laid or taped in. Book
1990198 pages. Author's nice inscription, rubber stamp and signature upon front flyleaf. Rather than a travelogue, this is an attempt to see events in China through author's own eyes and to interpret some of its history through personal experience... "The story of someone who has had a love affair with China." - from back cover. A very personal account of author's involvement with the three modern eras of Chinese history: the last days of the Ching dynasty, the republican years, and the years since the Communist Revolution. Author was born in Hong Kong in 1909. Includes black and white illustrations plus a special slip laid in which depicts the actual size of a shoe worn by women with bound feet. Minimal wear. No markings. Attractive glossy illustrated covers. Book
198424 Page exhibition catalogue. "Mangold is an artist who appreciates the elegance and tact of using limited means. That minority which enjoys dispassion and a sly wit will continue to admire his work... The quirkiness in his 'minimalism' links him to many Post Modernists. His careful intelligence, however, can teach some of the faster brushes a lesson in subtlety and restraint." - Mark Stevens. Prior owner's large distinctive signature inside front cover. (she obviously missed the point! :-) Includes a pleasing selection of plates in colour in black and white, as well as a six-page insert re: artist laid in by prior owner. Light wear. Moderate rubbing and soiling to covers. Book
1985256 pages including selected bibliography. Inscribed and signed by author. Includes laid in copy of newsclipping re: this book and hand-written humourous comment by author. The fascinating story of a people alienated by unique historical experience from the main stream of North American development; the story of a people dispersed by harsh geography and economic necessity to hundreds of isolated communities along thousands of miles of inhospitiable coasts; the story of the horrendous problems associated with the planning and development of even minimal social services in the face of such harsh demographic realities; the story of hardship and suffering, of deprivation and of exploitation, of endurance and of survivial; but , withal, the story of steady advance towards the shimmering goal of social justice that so often seemed, except to the hardiest optimist, to be a will-o'-the-wisp that could never be grasped. Unmarked. Light wear. A special copy. Book
1975212 pages. Essays on the economics of housing in Canada and on the effects of rent control in the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, France and Sweden. "If this account seems to boil down to a catalogue of iniquities to be laid at the door of rent control, that is no mere coincidence, but inevitable..." - Professor F.A. Hayek, Nobel Laureate. Minor lean to spine. Average wear. Few markings to contents. Binding aging but remains intact. Book
1962150 pages. A series of lectures presented at Huron Anglican Theological College by leading spokespeople of many denominations. Introductory letter from Rev. J.G. Morden, Principal of the College, is laid in. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Solid copy. Book
1983169 pages including index, fold-out map and numerous black and white photographic plates. Traces a broad spectrum of the social history of Nanaimo's first hundred years. s include: The Foundations are Laid; A Community in Embryo (1854-1862); The Isolated Port (1862-1886); Into the Twentieth Century (1886-1950); Moderate to average wear. Unmarked. Remains a nice copy. Book
1981138 pages including references. Author's signature and warm inscription to his friend, Harry Walker, upon title page. Signed letter, dated 1976, from author to Harry Walker, laid in. Presents hitherto unknown material and personalities in B.C.'s 19th century period from 1859 to 1900. Presents a broader picture than the distorted view many have of the Movement's place in our history. Review stapled to table of contents. Moisure exposure has produced some waviness to pages and covers. Average wear. Some markings. Author was one of the main founders of The Greater Victoria Association on Alcoholism in 1966. A special copy. Book
1963109 pages. Covers over 100 subjects related to reflexes plus 16 graphs showing location of same. Illustrated in black and white. Fold-out illustrated chart laid inside back cover. Former price upon front flyleaf, otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Printed in 1963 or later. Solid copy. Book
196540 page catalogue of Inuit art in black and white. Includes works by Lucy, Pitseolak, Sharni, Kananginak, Inukjuarjuk, Parr, Pannichea, and many others. Moderate wear to illustrated covers which have yellowed at spine and fore-edge. Light soiling. Unmarked. Bonus: Original four page stapled price list for items in catalogue, plus contemporary Canadian Handicrafts Guild brochure are laid inside front cover. Nice copy. Book
1965Unpaginated. "His morality encompasses everything from aggressive criticism of corruption and hypocrisy to praise of new nations and of beautiful women." - Timothy Dunn in The Peace Bulletin. Recital handout laid in. Gift greetings upon front flyleaf else unmarked with moderate wear. Nice copy. Book
1925100 pages. Personal signed copy of Albert Quine, business manager of this publication. Contains numerous autographs and inscriptions of graduating class notables, including Student Body President Roy Sohns. Contents in nice shape. Chipping and short tears to black covers. Lettering and decoration upon front cover worn but visible. Two identical news clippings ca. 1980s laid in. These clippings show Dr. Gunnar Berg, the first principal of the school, and his wife arriving at a reunion of the Class of 1925. Representative of its vintage, this yearbook stylishly presents and preserves the wonderful Gatsby-era fashions of the day. A truly unique and wonderful item. Book
1974Unpaginated. "The story of Ontario's Barge Boards, also called Verge Boards and by the unversed, Gingerbread. A treasury of a fascinating aspect in our rich architectural heritage. Combines the best of scholarship, photography and delightful popular appeal to provide one of the most original books ever produced on a subject that is truly one of Canada's indigenous art forms." - from dust jacket and title page. Book clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Modest wear to illustrated dust jacket. An indispensable work for those interested in Ontario's rural architectural heritage. Book
199243 pages. Features include: Norad Tracks Scuds; Strange Encounter - Vic Johnson; Cocky Trainees; The Other Enemy; Aerial Buffoonery; Spouses on Patrol; Bomb Site Revisited; Reunion in Italy; Flight into History - Buffalo No. 464; Lucky - the North Star was the workhorse of the RCAF; 417 Colors Laid Up; Convention '91; Burma Bombers; Helicopter for the Future - NOTAR system; Operation Preserve; Nighthawks stand down. Features include: Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Address label upon back cover. Nice copy. Book
1936520 pages. Black and white illustrations. Text in French, English, German and a fourth language which is presumably Yugoslavian. Some Russian may also be mixed in. The language used seems to depend upon that of the contributor. Contains a wealth of technical content, the bulk of which appears to be in German and French. Includes reprint of an 1892 Electrical Engineer article on "The Tesla Multiphase Motors" plus "Nikola Tesla: The Problem of increasing human energy" reprinted from The Century Magazine, June 1900, 'The Tesla Patents' from Electrical Review, September 19, 1900 and much more. Index card laid in states this copy was presented by Comite yougoslave de l'URSI to Professor Charles. R. Burrows, whose signature appears atop front flyleaf. Printed on poor quality paper which has become embrittled, chipped and yellowed, particularly at extremities. Binding extremely fragile. Please Note: pages 6 through 10 missing. This may not be too dramatic a loss as the Table of Contents omits pages 1-8 and first lists page 9 which may have contained the Preface in Russian. Some pages uncut. Front cover and all pages prior to page 17 loose but present aside from pages listed above. Page 519-150 and back cover loose but present. Although strictly a Reading Copy, this remains a rare and substantial Tesla reference. Book
