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Best.-Nr. 0331742918.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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1836Best.-Nr. 013671Halifax: Gossip and Coade 1836 Book. Illus. by Two Lithographs. Very Good Minus. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Rebound in brown cloth over boards with gilt lettering on the spine "Mineralogy" misspelled. Foldout frontispiece lithograph of "Parrsboro from the Water 1836" and lithographic plate of "Cape Split 1836". Hinges are strong and tight. Very little foxing. Several pages uncut. Previous owner's name torn out of top corner of title page. "Explanation of the Maps" laid in but map is NOT present. Several neat pencil notes in the margins. Abraham Gesner is best-known for inventing kerosene. He was a Nova Scotian doctor who spent many years living in Saint John New Brunswick. In this book he describes the geology of various regions of Nova Scotia. This book is on consignment so no discounts apply. It will be sent tracked with insurance so expect a request for "extra shipping." . Gossip and Coade hardcover
1836Best.-Nr. 020572Halifax NS: Gossip and Coade Times Office 1836. First Edition. Hardcover. Light scattered foxing owner name on front endpaper some looseness of front cover with internal tape reinforcement. Overall Very Good. Small quarto 5-3/4" x 8-3/4" in original brown cloth rebacked with heavy brown binder's tape with most of the original spine label pasted on; xxxix 272 1 pages. Illustrated with a folding lithographic frontispiece "Parrsboro' From the Water 1836" a full-page lithograph "Cape Split 1836" and a hand-colored folding map "A New Map of Nova Scotia Cape Breton Prince Edward Island and part of New Brunswick" by C.H. Belcher with "Explanation of the Maps" bound in. Gossip and Coade, Times Office hardcover
1836Best.-Nr. elala1043Halifax: Printed By Gossip and Coade Times Office 1836. 1836. 8vo. pp. xl 272 1. tipped-in slip Explanation of the Maps. 2 lithographed plates incl. folding frontis.: Parrsboro From The Water 1836 and Cape Split 1836. folding partly hand-coloured engraved map. modern bds. some foxing & pencil scoring outer margins of title clipped & repaired. First Edition of Gesner's first published book modelled on a paper by C.T.Thompson and F.Alger of Boston but written in a more popular manner and improving on the subdivisions of geological regions. It quickly established his reputation in the field and led to his appointment as government geologist in New Brunswick 1838-43 - the first such appointment in a British colony - and his engagement in the preparation of geological surveys of that province Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Gesner laid the foundations of geological knowledge in the area and his Remarks later served as a guide-book for Sir Charles Lyell in his geological survey of Nova Scotia 1841. TPL 1957. Sabin 27225. Gagnon I 1501. Lande 269 no mention of plates. Morgan p. 140. Story p. 313. DCB IX pp. 308-12. 1st Edition. Halifax: Printed By Gossip and Coade, Times Office, 1836. unknown
Best.-Nr. 1017263191.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 1019303964.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1964Best.-Nr. 140948656Columbus OH: Ohio State University Press 1964. First edition. Very Good/Very Good. First edition first printing. Signed by Abraham H. Maslow on the front free end paper and inscribed to sociologist Alfred McClung Lee and his wife Elizabeth Briant Lee "For Al & Betty Lee With warm regards from Abe." xx 123 pp. Bound in publisher's brick red cloth stamped in blind on the front board with spine lettered in gilt. Very Good with trivial sunning and wear to spine ends light foxing to text-block edges and underlining and marginalia in ink on pp. 42-43. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with toning to spine rubbing and light chipping to ends with rubbing and finger soiling to covers. An early work that examines the human need for spiritual expression and articulation by the famed psychologist most famous for creating Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In a series of essays Maslow describes transcendental experiences focusing more on human condition rather than scientific rigidity. Inscribed to American sociologists Alfred McClung Lee and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Lee who co-wrote The Fine Art of Propaganda 1939 which remained in print for the better part of the 20th century. Alfred was named the executive director of the Institute for Propaganda Analysis during WWII and would pen numerous academic texts including his best known works The Daily Newspaper in America: The Evolution of a Social Instrument 1937 and Principals of Sociology 1946 that endured for two decades as a staple text book for college students; quite uncommon signed. Ohio State University Press unknown books
1964Best.-Nr. 140948656Columbus OH: Ohio State University Press 1964. First edition. Very Good/Very Good. First edition first printing. Signed by Abraham H. Maslow on the front free end paper and inscribed to sociologist Alfred McClung Lee and his wife Elizabeth Briant Lee "For Al & Betty Lee With warm regards from Abe." xx 123 pp. Bound in publisher's brick red cloth stamped in blind on the front board with spine lettered in gilt. Very Good with trivial sunning and wear to spine ends light foxing to text-block edges and underlining and marginalia in ink on pp. 42-43. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with toning to spine rubbing and light chipping to ends with rubbing and finger soiling to covers. An early work that examines the human need for spiritual expression and articulation by the famed psychologist most famous for creating Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In a series of essays Maslow describes transcendental experiences focusing more on human condition rather than scientific rigidity. Inscribed to American sociologists Alfred McClung Lee and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Lee who co-wrote The Fine Art of Propaganda 1939 which remained in print for the better part of the 20th century. Alfred was named the executive director of the Institute for Propaganda Analysis during WWII and would pen numerous academic texts including his best known works The Daily Newspaper in America: The Evolution of a Social Instrument 1937 and Principals of Sociology 1946 that endured for two decades as a staple text book for college students; quite uncommon signed. Ohio State University Press unknown
1964Best.-Nr. 045424Columbus OH: Ohio State University 1964. First Edition. 1st Printing. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition First Printing. Hard cover 8vo in stamped brown cloth w/gold spine titles. Very Good w/reader annotations; no DJ. 123pp inc. Bibliography. Uncommon. Ohio State University hardcover
1994Best.-Nr. SKU0635704Penguin Publishing Group 1994-04-01. paperback. New. 7x5x0. New Textbook Ships with Tracking Penguin Publishing Group paperback
1970Best.-Nr. 4927481The Viking Press 1970. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item250grams ISBN:0670003042 The Viking Press paperback
Best.-Nr. 8087888847.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1976Best.-Nr. Q-0140042628Penguin Books 1976-09-30. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Penguin Books paperback
1994Best.-Nr. Q-0140194878Penguin Books 1994-04-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Penguin Books paperback
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Best.-Nr. 3347096932.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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1980Best.-Nr. HVD-78824-A-0Dobbs Ferry NY: Oceana Pubns. Good with no dust jacket. Revised Edition; No Printing Stated. Hardcover. 117 pages; Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. . 1980. Oceana Pubns hardcover
Best.-Nr. 25123Charles II on his way back to the throne: a lavishly illustrated contemporary account of his triumphant 1660 journey through Holland and departure from Scheveningen for England marking the dramatic beginning of the Restoration.An important and lavishly illustrated contemporary account of Charles IIs celebrated visit to the Dutch Republic in May 1660 immediately before his restoration to the English throne. After years of exile on the Continent Charles travelled from Breda through the Dutch Republic to Scheveningen from where he embarked for England. His departure marked the dramatic conclusion of the English Interregnum and the beginning of the Restoration monarchy.The work records the elaborate receptions banquets processions and ceremonies organised in Charless honour. Particularly important are the six large engravings documenting events at Delft The Hague and Scheveningen. They provide a vivid visual record of the political theatre surrounding the Restoration and of the crucial Dutch role in Charles IIs return to power. The contemporary vellum binding and the presence of the separately published celebratory poem Anglia triumphans make this an especially attractive historical ensemble.Folio. 4 108 pp. Contemporary full vellum. Illustrated with an engraved portrait and six large engraved plates showing the festivities and ceremonies at Delft The Hague and Scheveningen engraved by Philippe and Mathem after Jacob Toorenvliet. Bound with: Robert Keuchenius Anglia triumphans sive in inaugurationem Caroli II poemation. The Hague Adriaen Vlacq 1660. 36 pp.NL Folio 4 108 pag. Gebonden in eigentijdse geheel perkamenten band. Geillustreerd met portret en 6 grote gravures Delft Den Haag en Scheveningen door Philippe en Mathem naar Toorenvliet. Gebonden met: Rob. Keuchenius 'Anglia triumphans sive in inaugurationem . Caroli II . poemation. Den Haag Vlacq 1660 36 pag. hardcover
1660Best.-Nr. R7BROWN2009The Hague: Adrian Vlacq 1660. Hardback contemporary blind-panelled full-calf. Large folio. 41cm x 25.5cm. Text in French. 108pp. Title with engraved coat-of-arms vignette lacking the folding portrait of Charles II with 6 double-page engraved plates by David and Pierre Philippe and Theodor Matham after Jacob Toorenvliet and Adriaen van de Venne. 1st edition 1660. Binding is rubbed and worn. Bookplate of William Bolitho Ponsandane and Christopher Rowe to front pastedown. A small engraved coat-of-arms pasted over small tear to title page. Some light marginal water staining. Scarce. A heavy book additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. r7. Hard Cover. Good. Adrian Vlacq hardcover
Best.-Nr. ria9781138514041_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; In the current atmosphere of controversy about modes of interpreting literature historical influences in science and subtle ideologies in social theory Abraham Edel confronts the institutionalized separation of the humanities and the paperback
