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1938Best.-Nr. 006220New York:: M. Barrows and Company 1938. A square tight copy. Minor browning to endpapers along gutter glue offset but all text remains fresh and crisp -- No foxing. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. This is Selvaggio's "probable second issue" with NO printers' union logo on the copyright page; instead the logo has been replaced by "Sole Distributors Rademaekers Newark New Jersey." Selvaggio speculates that Rademaekers may have handled the distribution of this variant to non-commercial markets such as schools and libraries. Illustrated with photographs throughout. Bound in the original pictorial yellow cloth printed in bright blue with a map of New Jersey pinpointing the locations of many of the state's historic attractions. From the title page: "Compiled and Written by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of New Jersey." Dykes 201: "Quite scarce. It seemed that I'd never find this one." Selvaggio 383. Powell 1039. Roos 1679. First Edition Probable Second Issue. Hard Cover. Very Good condition./No jacket. 8vo. 422pp. M. Barrows and Company Hardcover
1939Best.-Nr. pl189-75Sponsored by the University of Louisville 1939. Hardcover. Used - Good. Year: 1939. Publisher: Uni of Louisville. This preowned item is in good condition with some visible wear and tear marks. This item may have some visible damage such as corner dings small tears/rips bent pages scuffs or scratches etc. Clean text. Sponsored by the University of Louisville hardcover
2023Best.-Nr. G1644252821I3N00Aviation Supplies & Academics 2023. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Aviation Supplies & Academics paperback
1901Best.-Nr. 065805New Hampshire: New Hampshire State Teachers' Association 1901. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. First edition. Prepared by the Educational Council and adopted by the New Hampshire State Teachers' Association. Tan paperback titled and designed in black. Illustrated throughout the text with diagrams and charts. 122 pp. Condition is very good. Text is clean and free of marginalia. Binding and page edges lightly browned. One corner creased. Stamp from previous owner on title page. Full refund if not satisfied. New Hampshire State Teachers' Association paperback
Best.-Nr. 0359091601.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1883Best.-Nr. 198261Paris : Schaerbeek 1883. First Edition. Paperback. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and especially sharp-cornered. Small tear to cover.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 24 pages; Description: 24 p. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Public works --Railways --Industry. Paris : Schaerbeek paperback
1938Best.-Nr. 180280Cincinnati: Sponsored by Cincinnati Public Schools 1938. 42p. 6x9 inches frontis-map of the Northwest Territory illustrated with drawings by Earle Sargeant light foxing otherwise a very good first edition booklet in blue-gray pictorial stapled wraps. American Guide Series. Dykes 242 Powell 1228. Sponsored by Cincinnati Public Schools unknown
1940Best.-Nr. 178490Louisville: Sponsored by the State Department of Health of Kentucky and the Kentucky State Medical Association printed at Standard Printing Co 1940. Hardcover. xvi 373p. preface introductory illustrated with 15 b&w plates tables index very good first edition in green cloth and gilt with minor rubbing. Not found in Dykes or Powell. Sponsored by the State Department of Health of Kentucky and the Kentucky State Medical Association printed at Standard Printing hardcover
1941Best.-Nr. 179263Athens 1941. Paperback. xiv 136p. foreword preface general information points of interest chronology consultants bibliography index illustrations folding map at rear very good second issue in blue printed paper wraps. American Guide Series. Dykes 67 Powell 276. Almost identical to the original and not noted in bibliographies. One obvious difference is that the photo of the Square and Courthouse facing page 65 has autos parked that are late 1950s models! paperback
1941Best.-Nr. 9105New York: Hastings House Publishers 1941. Hardcover. xxvii 447p. illus. map on endpapers maps first edition first printing sheets bulk 1 inch very good condition in a bright price clipped dj with some shelf wear along the edges and the top of the spine which also has a short closed tear. American guide series. Hastings House Publishers hardcover
1941Best.-Nr. 180743Springfield: The Springfield Tribune Printing Co. sponsored by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce 1941. Hardcover. 136p. general information references index illustrated with b&w photos and maps one folding map good first edition in somewhat soiled red cloth and gilt corners bumped no dj. American Guide Series Illustrated. Dykes 254 Powell 1276. The Springfield Tribune Printing Co. sponsored by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce hardcover
1940Best.-Nr. 180281Cincinnati: Sponsored by The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society & The Hamilton County Government League 1940. 48p. 6x9 inches preface illustrated with drawings very good first edition booklet in tan pictorial stapled wraps. American Guide Series. Dykes no listing Powell 1278. Sponsored by The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society & The Hamilton County Government League unknown
1991Best.-Nr. 6004Oxford University Press Usa 1991. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. 8vo 289 pages cloth Warmly inscribed by Headrick to a lunch colleague on the title-page. Headrick examines the political history of telecommunications from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of World War II and illustrates how this technology gave nations a new instrument for international relations. Oxford University Press, Usa hardcover
1977Best.-Nr. 45281Washington DC: ERDA 1977. good. 28 cm approx. 300 wraps illus. covers somewhat soiled and stained number stamped on front cover 5 pages of related documents laid in. ERDA-1540. ERDA paperback
2021Best.-Nr. 167212Independentlypublished 2021-01-01. paperback. Good. 0x0x0. Independentlypublished paperback
1939Best.-Nr. 606306Chicago: A.C. McClurg & Co 1939. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. Small quarto. 64 2 photographic plates pp. Illustrated wrappers. Wraps toned and soiled nicks at the spine ends last couple pages with light foxing very good. A.C. McClurg & Co unknown
1949Best.-Nr. 244541New York: Hastings House 1949. Sixth printing. Hardcover in dust jacket. Lightly toned edges near fine in very good dust jacket with lightly worn and chipped extremities in mylar cover. Black and white photographs throughout. Hastings House hardcover
1938Best.-Nr. 26-101028First hardcover edition published by Houghton Mifflin and the Works Progress Administration 1938. Part of the series of books published by the WPA as guides to the states regions and cities of the United States. Each book follows a uniform format including essays on the state's history and culture descriptions of its major cities detailed auto tours of important attractions and sections of b&w photographs. The project was led by Henry Alsberg a journalist and playwright and Benjamin Botkin who was in charge of compiling the folklore for each book. The project provided work for more than 6500 men and women as writers collecting stories interviews and photographs on a variety of subjects. Each book covers a variety of topics; History Geography Agriculture Tourist attractions Education Religion Folklore and Folkways Ethnic Groups Architecture Arts Sports and Recreation and Business and Industry. This is a first printing of the Connecticut published in 1938. 593 pages 5-1/2" x 8-1/4". Line drawing map of the state on the front pastedown - front endpaper pages. Several sections of b&w photos. No dust jacket. Some of the guides included a folded map stored in a pocket at the back pastedown the first printing of the Connecticut guide did not include a map. No writing no former ownership marks. Dark red fabrikoid covered boards. Title on the spine panel and front cover board. Spots of rubbing wear to the covers at the edges of the head and heel of the spine panel and tips of the corners. Vertical line of hairline thin rubbing wear on the spine panel just below the title about an inch long. This is not a library discard copy. Edges of the text block are clean and the binding is tight and square. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory. Houghton Mifflin hardcover
1939Best.-Nr. 203375Houghton Mifflin 1939. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition First Printing. Published by Houghton Mifflin 1939. Octavo. Map intact in back. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good with some shelf wear edgewear tears and tape repairs inside. A scarce copy of this landmark publication of the WPA and part of the acclaimed American Guide Series. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor New York. Houghton Mifflin hardcover
1938Best.-Nr. 035624New York: The Viking Press 1938. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Green tweed cloth gilt lettering. Darkened spine.prev. owner name address and date on the front pastedown. map endpapers.photos throughout.The foldout map in the rear pocket is in excellent condition. Toning to the endpapers the half title page has writing and sticker residue with a hole through the page. ""Mississippi; a Guide to the Magnolia State" offers a fascinating snapshot of Mississippi during the late Depression era. Compiled by the Federal Writers' Project this guide explores the state's rich history diverse culture and evolving landscape. From detailed descriptions of its major cities and quaint towns to insightful essays on its folklore and traditions the book provides a comprehensive overview of Mississippi life." . The Viking Press Hardcover
1939Best.-Nr. 010223NY: Random House. Hard cover. Published NY: Random House 1939 Seventh Printing Fourth Printing Revised Edition. 8vo. xii680pp. illustrated with maps and drawings includes a 1958 Visitors Guide To New York a 2-sided full color 16 1/2" x 33" folded map and pictorial with places of interest by the New York convention & Visitors Bureau in a pocket at rear. Beige cloth with black spine titles top edge tinted gray. Ex New York Post Library copy with "Post Library" written on cover rubber stamp on front edge of page block. 3 1/2" outer spine cloth split hinge intact and tight covers soiled. Internally very good pages clean and bright folded map is fine. . Good. Hard. 1939. Random House unknown
1940Best.-Nr. 65608Houston: Anson Jones Press 1940. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. First Edition. xvii 158pp index. Faint grease pencil number on front pastedown foxed throughout boards darkened a else a very good example in publisher's decorated cloth. Anson Jones Press hardcover
1940Best.-Nr. 10363Maine: Forest City Printing 1940 Dustjacket's spine has a little fraying at top and bottom. ; Both book and dustjacket are in exceptionally good condition. Scarce copy in this condition. A document capturing Portland's history culture and social development through diligent research. A valuable detailed and lively historical archival resource that highlights specific neighborhoods and points of interest. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 337 pages. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Forest City Printing hardcover
1937Best.-Nr. 26-101030First hardcover edition published by Houghton Mifflin and the Works Progress Administration 1937. Part of the series of books published by the WPA as guides to the states regions and cities of the United States. Each book follows a uniform format including essays on the state's history and culture descriptions of its major cities detailed auto tours of important attractions and sections of b&w photographs. The project was led by Henry Alsberg a journalist and playwright and Benjamin Botkin who was in charge of compiling the folklore for each book. The project provided work for more than 6500 men and women as writers collecting stories interviews and photographs on a variety of subjects. Each book covers a variety of topics; History Geography Agriculture Tourist attractions Education Religion Folklore and Folkways Ethnic Groups Architecture Arts Sports and Recreation and Business and Industry. This is a first printing of the Rhode Island guide published in 1937. 500 pages 5-1/2" x 8-1/4". Line drawing map of the state on the front pastedown - front endpaper pages. Several sections of b&w photos. No dust jacket. Some of the guides included a folded map stored in a pocket at the back pastedown the first printing of the Rhode Island guide did not include a map. No writing no former ownership marks. Dark red fabrikoid covered boards. Title on the spine panel and front cover board. Spots of rubbing wear to the covers at the edges of the head and heel of the spine panel and tips of the corners. This is not a library discard copy. Edges of the text block are clean and the binding is tight and square. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory. Houghton Mifflin hardcover
1937Best.-Nr. 180464Rochester: Scrantom's sponsored by the City of Rochester & the Genesee Book Club 1937. Hardcover. 460p. endpaper maps frontispiece foreword preface general information chronology bibliography index photos maps including 3 folding bound-in very good first edition in wine fabricoid and gilt unclipped lightly worn dj. American Guide Series. Dykes 225 Powell 1196. Scrantom's, sponsored by the City of Rochester & the Genesee Book Club hardcover
