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1990ref. ARCH6700MHardback, 175 pages, published in 1990 by Time Life UK, very good general condition.
1985ref. 3124912Lexington: The Rayburn Press 1985. XI, (1), 175 Seiten. Mit zahlreichen Illustrationen. 4° (25-35 cm). Orig.-Leinenband mit illustriertem Orig.-Schutzumschlag. [Hardcover / fest gebunden].
4to., First Edition, with a frontispiece and 23 plates, all by the author, in the text; pictorial cloth, gilt back, a very good copy. A PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO W.H. OGILVIE, WHOSE POEM 'THE OLD ROADS' HOME HAS INSERTED AN AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORK.. WITH OGILVIE'S BOOKPLATE AND AN A.L.s. FROM HOME TO OGILVIE PRAISING THE POEM
8vo., First Edition, with title-vignette and numerous illustrations in the text, endpapers lightly spotted, neat contemporary signature on half-title verso; green cloth gilt, gilt back, backstrip a trifle sunned, two corners very lightly bruised else a very good, clean copy. Kirkus 31a.
92p. Humorous drawings by Herschel Levit. Bookplate of Herbert L. Kraut. 8vo. Original full dark blue cloth binding, slightly bumped at extremities. Original dust jacket, very worn. Hardbound. First published February, 1941 for 'Unknown Worlds' by Street and Smith Publications. Very good. HUMOR BOX 8
878 p.+ Numerous plates. Illustrated. 8vo. XLib. Modern library buckram binding. Includes important papers by the most noted authors on topics such as: Artifacts Collected from the Hupa Reservation; Customs of the Dakotas; Atnatanas of Alaska; Indians of the Quinaielt Agency; Charm Stones or Plummets; and the usual articles on Astronomy; Geology; Mineralogy; Chemistry; Zoology; Physics; Botany; An thropology; and Ethnology. Really important documents of the native Americans. Scarce.
Two volumes. pp. 878; 842 + Numerous plates. Illustrated. 8vo. Original cloth bindings. Includes important papers by the most noted authors on topics such as: Artifacts Collected from the Hupa Reservation; Customs of the Dakotas; Atnatanas of Alaska; Indians of the Quinaielt Agency; Charm Stones or Plummets; Steam Locomotives; Building and Ornamental Stones; and the usual articles on Astronomy; Geology; Mineralogy; Chemistry; Zoology; Physics; Botany; Anthropology; and Ethnology. **PRICE JUST REDUCED!
Mm 230x270 Brossura con bandelle di pp. 188, catalogo della mostra di Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Palazzo Paradiso 20 settembre 19888 - 15 gennaio 1989, illustrato. In ottimo stato. SPEDIZIONE IN 24 ORE DALLA CONFERMA DELL'ORDINE.
Mm 120x170 Brossura originale, 64 pagine con 22 illustrazioni in bianco e nero nel testo. Opera in ottime condizioni, come nuovo. SPEDIZIONE IN 24 ORE DALLA CONFERMA DELL'ORDINE.
23 pages. Colour photography throughout, including spectacular cover shot of a Colorado potato bug in action. Topics: Small Subjects on a Large Scale; The Charm of a Close-up; Orientation in Space; Close Limit of the Eye; Elementary Optics; Additional Extension; Auxiliary Lenses - Proxars; Increasing Extension; What is a Close-up?; Picture Scale; Suitable Equipment; The Hasselblad System; Methods; Extension Accessories; Exposure Increase; Depth-of-Field; Illumination; Nomograms for the following six lenses - 80mm PLANAR f/2.8, 100mm PLANAR f/3.5, 120 m S-PLANAR f/5.6, 135 m S-PLANAR f/5.6, 150mm SONNAR f/4, 250mm SONNAR f/5.6. Minor rubbing near upper cover fold on back cover, else minute traces of wear. Unmarked. Book
90 pages. Portrays first the sea and the shorelines, and their monuments of Indian coastal civilization. He then moves up the rivers, among the wildlife and into the mountain fastnesses. Finally, through the small villages and upcountry townships, he comes back again to the sea and the cities, suggesting their charm and grandeur against the unrivalled splendour of the Pacific coastal range. Gift greetings upon front endpaper. Gift label stapled to front endpaper. Moderate wear to book and dust jacket. Gorgeous colour photography which will give you pause to marvel and reflect. Book
22 pages. Just what can a circus elephant do with a great big pair of ears? Rediscover the story of Dumbo as ten delightful sound effects add even more charm to this beloved Disney tale. Press the buttons and hear the antics of the clowns, the lumbering walk of the elephants, the sound of little Dumbo tripping on his ears - and a totally different, surprising sound when Dumbo discovers just what his floppy ears can do. All 10 sound effects working loud and clear. Light wear. Clean and unmarked but for prior owner's name inside front board. Very nice glossy copy. Please note that the batteries in this book may discharge so please feel free to check with us prior to ordering if you wish to confirm the sound effects are still working. Book
Unpaginated. Told with humour and charm and lavishly illustrated with 60 drawings by a superb artist, here is a book for all ages to treasure. Usual library markings. Only modest wear. Front endpaper removed. Remains a nice copy. Book
505 pages. "We can no longer recapture Webster's voice, or the excitement of his presence. But we can at least catch the words by which contemporaries knew him, and in so doing come closer to the realization of his charm." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding solid. Good working copy. Book
60 reproductions of photographs from the original paintings by F. Hanfstaengl, affording examples of the differenct characteristics of the Artist's work. Above average wear. Unmarked. Some yellowing. Binding intact. The charm of this small volume is enhanced by the contemporary advertisements. Book
135 pages. Captures, in 51 stunning full-colour paintings by 15 brilliant Canadian aviation artists, the wonder, intricacy and the infinite variety of aeroplanes: the nostalgic charm of vintage aircraft; the incredible fighter planes of the First and Second World Wars; and the sleek, gleaming contemporary aeroplanes of today. Tells the history of aviation in Canada. Front free endpaper removed. Moderate wear to book.. Average wear to and small chip from dust jacket which is now in an archival-grade brodart cover. Unmarked. Solid copy of this attractive work. Book
Features: The Chinese Exhibition Comes to Canada; Jade - The Mineral; Glossary of Jade Names; Jade - The Art; Export Wares of the 17th Century; Collecting Snuff Bottles; Chinese Furniture; Dumpling Treasures - Over a Thousand years of Food History; Ivory; Trade Silk; Buying Oriental Antiques - a Review for the Canadian Collector; The Charm of Oriental Ceramics. Modest wear. Quality copy. Magazine
Features: Jumpers; Big Day - Canadian Airborne Regiment receives Colors; Warrant Officer Bill Hay Retires; Operation Overlord II - Naval Reservists Walk on Water; Terra Nova Returns from Asian Waters; Charm School for potential WOs; Viet Nam - they came back proud; Lamp of Learning project ends; Military Police Fund for blind children; Hussars Big Day - 125th anniversary for 8 Hussars. Photo of Tiny Tim and Miss Vicky with members of HMCS Terra Nova. Quality copy. Book
Features: Creations in Wax/ Detectors for Treasure; Field Trip - Walk to a Gem Field; Gold, Silver, Copper, and Quartz; Fresh Water Pearls; Field Trip - Mother Lode Serpentine; Underground Collecting; The Minerals of Naica; Carve and Cast Buckles; The Vibrating Lap; Field Trip - North of Juneau; Rockhound Charm Pendant. Average wear. Sound copy. Date stamp on front cover. Magazine
Features: Ste. Marie among the Hurons; The Development of Moose Factory; Simcoe Memorial Foundation; Expert Help for Museums; Ontario Heritage Foundation; Old Fort William - Hinge of a Nation; Charm of Williamstown; Niagara-on-the-Lake; Early Ontario Glass; Ontario's Pioneer Villages; The Thunder Bay Route West; On the Trail of the Nor'Westers; The Development of Ontario Painting; Collecting Furniture in Ontario; Earthen Pottery; Ontario Silversmiths; Ontario chairs; Ontario - The Textile Arts; Mennonite Traditional Arts. Average wear. Sound copy. Book
Features: The Built-in Lie in our Immigration - thugs are let in, pacifists banned, and nothing, it seems, can be done; The Stratford Star Nobody Knows - Douglas Rain; Holiday Trails of Canada - W.O. Mitchell on the Kananaskis; Ontario's Controversial Coroner - Morton Shulman, the doctor who enrages everyone but the public; An Era Ends for Yesterday's People - a report from Easter Island where the stone age is meeting the jet age; Will Charm Spoil Susan Dexter? - or, how one girl writer took a ride on a beautification assembly line (charm school). Nice colour 1965 Chevrolet ad inside front cover. Average wear and soiling. Considerable water staining. Book
Features: Flower of the Gods; Easy-to-copy Carnation arrangements; Bulbs to grow as cut flowers; Make a Victorian-style vase; flowers at Leeds Castle; In Your Garden; Flowers through the ages; Long live Lavender; Beechnut Bonsai; Leaf Sculpture; Hydrangeas; Flowers from Australia; The Charm of Engraved Glass; Not so dry; Little Boxes; The Mixture as before; Plot your course in flower arranging; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
Special Features: Miss Peep; Christmas Tree People; A Microphile Christmas; The Christmas Doll - how to dress it; You Start with a Dream; Speaking of Speaking; Pin a cap on Santa; Costume for 8" Composition Doll; A Dolled-up Christmas; Peteta & Liama; Sunsuit; One Room Display Boxes; Chain Dollies; The Varied Charm of the Half Doll; Advertising Dolls; Visiting the Enchanted Doll House; Dirndl for Toddler (21"); Tansy; Felt Footsies for a Doll; Rather a Repro than None at all; Baby Sock Santa; Dress for 18" Girl Doll; Elizabethan Costumes; Pinky & Blinky; My Collection of Dolls; Personal Paper Doll; Pictures of Dolls; Scraps and Snaps; Crocheted Hats for Barbie; Kewpie Paper Doll; Raggedy Tips and Techniques; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. Book
Features: 16" Noel - by Bellston Originals; Raggedy Ann and Lacey Ann - create two dolls with one pattern!; Sweet Mary - a 7.75" maiden; 12" Tree Top Angel - an original from Carolee Creations; 15" Mercedes - a Carol Staples Original; 12" Hanna - a Carol Staples Original; Amy Puppet Doll - complete patterns for this unique doll; 10" Carrie Jean - a Christmas doll with country charm; Angel Doll - two dolls from this pattern!; Painting Porcelain Dolls Without a Kiln; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
Features: Polish Nested Dolls; The Gerber Doll - Yesterday and Today; The Gerber Baby Today; Valentine Cupid; Ginny - 35 Years of Charm; The Aftermath of Anne Baby; Wonders of a Doll & Toy Museum Auction; Turnip Toys and Starfish Hands; Gueniever's Dolls; 1950's School Girl Wardrobe; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
