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2018réf. 202251Art Asia Pacific 2018. Softcover. VG: In great condition with sharp corners and clean pages. A matte softcover magazine. The title is printed in white lettering down a multi-colored spine. Pages: 21 22-232. Profusely illustrated with both black-and-white and color images. Art Asia Pacific paperback books
1940réf. 64695San Francisco CA: San Francisco Bay Exposition Co. Published by Pacific House Lithographed by H.S. Crocker Co. Inc. & Schwabacher-Frey Inc. 1940. One oblong elephant folio map 38 x 25 in. colour lithographed on beautiful thick paper stock minor age toning slight creasing to fore-edges some minor soiling to fore-edges still a VG bright original pictorial map. First edition of this separate issue souvenir map issued by the Golden Gate International Exposition GGIE World’s Fair which first opened in 1939 and carried over to 1940 celebrating the stunning series of giant murals painted in 1939 by Covarrubias for the Pacific House presenting the Pacific Ocean as an idyllic yet with remote and exotic areas prior to World War II. This splendid and vibrant pictorial map showcases the primarily Indigenous Peoples art forms across North Central and South America Asia Indonesia and Melanesia. The swath of Pacific Islands with representative art pieces encompass Papua the Solomon Islands Trobriand New Hebrides New Caldeonia Fji Samoa the Maori of Australia and New Zealand to Native Hawaiians. The six original murals ranged in size from 9 x 13 feet ”Native Dwellings” and “Transportation” while the other four such as “Flora & Fauna” measured 16 x 24 feet. Originally the set of six was exhibited until 1953 at the American Museum of Natural History shipped back to San Francisco in 1949 when the original “Art Forms of the Pacific” mysteriously went missing and exhibited at the Ferry Building until 2001. Covarrubias 1904-1957 was a noted Mexican muralist illustrator caricaturist painter and ethnologist who not only produced artwork and caricatures for the Mexican Ministries of Education and Communication but also later became noted artist and caricaturist for Vanity Fair and the New Yorker set designer and commissioned later by the GGIE to produce the murals series. San Francisco Bay Exposition Co., Published by Pacific House, Lithographed by H.S. Crocker Co. Inc. & Schwabacher-Frey, Inc., unknown
1966réf. 64705Seattle WA & Portland OR: Superior Publishing Co. 1966. 4to. 275 1 pp. 100s of photo illusts many in colour. Black cloth gilt lettering w/ d.j. cover art w/ images of Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork slght scuffng edgewear couple minor closed tears NF/VG. First edition edition of this well-illustrated work on how the Native American Indigenous Peoples of the Northwest Coast stretching from Alaska to Washington drew their materials from PNW forests constructed carved and ornamented chests boxes totem poles implements and masks in enormous quantity. In addition Guther examines the fine details on their horn spoons close-packed weaving in the Chilkat blankets ermine-decorated headdresses and more. Superior Publishing Co., hardcover
1906réf. 64373Racine WI: Harney Photogravure Co. 1906. Nine vols. Folio. 98 leaves unnumbered. including first leaf w/ illustrated photogravure vignette and rubricated decorated initial 66 photogravure plates some w/ colour tinting nearly all preserving original tissue guards. Burgundy-coloured cloth over burgundy-coloured softcovers all front covers lettered & illustrated in gilt occasional pencil markings in a couple volumes 1 w/ markings on tissue guard artist’s rendering of one of the photogravures laid-in minor scuffing edgewear still a VG set from the library of Milt Peterson w/ pen & ink of tall-masted ship laid-in to first volume markings on verso. First edition of this visual land promotion celebrating the agriculture logging along with maritime and mining industries centered around Spokane WA stretching from Ellensberg to Walla Walla Spokane over to Coeur d’Alene along the Columbia and Saint Joe Rivers. The photographs featured here which were shot by Nowell and Libby possibly Asahel Curtis as well but unable to confirm and include views of: view of Spokane and the Monroe Street Bridge; Lake Chelan; Log flume in Northern Idaho; Middle Falls in Spokane; Steamer taking on wood on Lake Pend d’Oreille; Palouse Falls; holding pond for logs on the St. Joe River; Loading wheat onto a sternwheeler on the Columbia River; Combined harvester harvesting wheat near Walla Walla; Gold mining on Lake Pend d’Oreille; a birds-eye view of Sand Point ID; the Colfax sternwheeler on the St. Joe River and many more. Frank H. Nowell 1864-1950 before he became a photographer began gold mining with his father on Douglas Island in Alaska around 1886 and in 1900 went to Nome where he turned his photography hobby into a profession and was one of the key photographer’s for Harney’s Art Work of Seattle first published in 1907. Libby 1879-1966 began his career working for his sister Addie Libby in the Libby Art Studio in Olympia WA before moving to Spokane and setting up his studio in 1901. He specialized in both portrait and commercial work. Walter D. Harney b. 1869 was a noted newspaper and magazine publisher in Oshkosh and Racine Wisconsin who published several of these promotional works on Oregon Spokane and Tacoma eventually moving to King County before World War I himself. Harney Photogravure Co., paperback
1909réf. 64357Portland OR & Chicago IL: W.D. Harney Photogravure Publisher; The Lakeside Press R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. 1909. Nine vols. Folio. 11.25 x 14.2 in. 112 unnumbered leaves. including first leaf w/ illustrated photogravure vignette and rubricated decorated initial w/ 81 photogravure plates some w/ colour-tinting nearly all preserving tissue guards. Burgundy-coloured cloth over burgundy-coloured coloured softcovers all front covers lettered & illustrated in gilt couple corners w/ slight creasing slight sunning to couple covers few tissue guards w/ creasing or folds 1 vol. w/ minor soiling & tide markings still a VG set stapled as issued. First edition of this uncommon and complete photogravure art set filled with the remarkable images of Benjamin Gifford issued in conjunction with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle WA. Gifford 1859-1936 is considered perhaps Oregon’s most famous photographer and his beautiful images included here depict a Brass Era automobile driving on Sandy Road to Mt. Hood; Forestry Building from the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition; Fish wheel on the Columbia River; Multnomah Falls; a sternwheeler steamship on the Columbia River; aftermath of Mt. Hood forest fire; Birds-eye view of the Lewis & Clark Exposition grounds; three views of Celilo Falls including two of Native Americans fishing; downtown Portland OR and others. Many of the photogravures also depict the Deschutes River the Rogue River Valley Mount Washington log rafts on the Columbia River and Latourelle Falls. Gifford first worked in Portland until 1895 then opened a studio in The Dalles and later returned to Portland in 1910 where he continued to operate both studios until about 1920. Later his son Ralph I. Gifford took over operation of the studio and continued to operate the business. Williams 1823-1910 served as chief justice of the Oregon Territory Supreme Court delegate to the statehood constitutional convention was a key figure in his ruling that slavery was not legal in Oregon and later aggressively prosecuted cases against the Klu Klux Klan for President Grant. Although he served as mayor from 1902-1905 his tenure during the Lewis & Clark Exposition featured considerable police and political corruption and failed to stem either gambling or prostitution in the City. Walter D. Harney b. 1869 was a noted newspaper and magazine publisher in Oshkosh and Racine Wisconsin who published several of these promotional works on Oregon Spokane and Tacoma eventually moving to King County before World War I himself. These could either be purchased originally in fascicles or all nine bound together in full calf binding which is the much more common appearance of the set. There are variations in the Gifford photos featured in individual sets. W.D. Harney Photogravure Publisher; [The Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.], paperback
1910réf. 64760Racine WI & Chicago IL: The W.D. Harney Photogravure Co. Photogravures by Barnes-Crosby Co. 1910. Nine parts. Folio. 14.2 x 11.2 in. 109 leaves unnumbered throughout the fascicles. Photogravure illustrated title page including 81 photogravure plates with over 100 images tinted blue & sepia throughout nearly. Uniformly bound in publisher’s burgundy-coloured stiff softcovers backed in cloth decorative gilt lettering on front covers very slight shelfwear 2 w/ minor chipping to a couple fore-edges 1 image w/o tissue guard still a VG bright set. First edition in original fascicles of this beautifully illustrated sequel to the 1907 Art Work of Seattle & Alaska promoting the natural beauty Native Americans timber wealth agricultural and economic development of Seattle the Puget Sound Olympic Peninsula and surrounding Western Washington. The vivid and picturesque photogravures of images shot primarily by Asahel Curtis include one of his best seires of photos of the Makah Native Americans as well as Skykomish Native Americans Makah whaling boats and whaling practices basket weaving and more. In addition there are many images of the tall timber logging automobiles driving through Mount Rainier National Park Mount Baker National Park views of Mount Perses sites and views of Hoquiam Raymond Centralia Chehalis Everett Port Orchard additional Seattle views the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific International Exposition in 1909 Lake Washington Skagit Snohomish & Thurson Counties the Straits of Juan de Fuca Puget Sound Islands and much more. Asahel Curtis 1874-1941 originally began working with his brother Edward Curtis in his studio in 1895 went to the Klondike in 1897 and by 1901 had set up a business with scenic photographer William P. Romans as Curtis & Romans. He was one of three founders of The Mountaineers organized climbs through the Cascades and by 1917 had become chief guide at Mount Rainier National Park. His studio output was prodigious. The text was written by Bayles 1833-1942 was the local president & owner of Bayles Bros. Fuel Co. in Seattle at the time and an avid booster for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Walter D. Harney b. 1869 was a noted newspaper and magazine publisher in Oshkosh and Racine Wisconsin who published several of these promotional works on Oregon Spokane and Tacoma eventually moving to King County before World War I himself. The W.D. Harney Photogravure Co., [Photogravures by Barnes-Crosby Co.], paperback
1962(Codice VI/0242) In 8° (24 cm) 48 pp. di testo e 170 tavole fotografiche. Cartine all'interno delle copertine. Tela editoriale, nastrino segnapagina, sovraccoperta, astuccio. Come nuovo. ~~~ SPEDIZIONE IN ITALIA SEMPRE TRACCIATA
1980156 pages. Catalogue for an exhibition at the Burnaby Art Gallery, Century Park, September 10 to October 18, 1980, Provincial Archives of British Columbia, Victoria, November 3, 1980 to January 9, 1981. "It was decided that for this second historical B.C. exhibition we would show works made between 1793, when Alexander Mackenzie made the first overland crossing of America north of Mexico, and 1886, when the first passenger train from Montreal arrived in Vancouver." - from Preface. Printed upon glossy stock. Generously illustrated, primarily in black and white. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
1997réf. dd479FAO, Forestry Policy and Planning Division, Rome, Regional Officee for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok Working paper series Broché 1997 In-4 (21x29.5 cm), broché deux agrafes, premier plat ajouré, 64 pages, working paper n°APFSOS/WP/19, working paper series ; dos et coiffes un peu frottés, quelques petites pliures au dos et premier plat, intérieur frais, bon état. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.
réf. ria9789210034739_inpPaperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Explore Asia and the Pacific's progress on 17 Sustainable Development Goals using rich data and community insights. Robust analyses reveal gaps and spotlight innovative local strategies while actionable recommendations pave the way for paperback
réf. ria9789211579406_inpPaperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Mapping progress toward 17 Sustainable Development Goals in the Asia-Pacific the report analyzes successes and enduring challenges amid crises. Emphasizing shifts in food systems energy digital connectivity education jobs and envi paperback
réf. A9789210034739Paperback / softback. New. Explore Asia and the Pacific's progress on 17 Sustainable Development Goals using rich data and community insights. Robust analyses reveal gaps and spotlight innovative local strategies while actionable recommendations pave the way for inclusive evidence-based decision-making to turn challenges into impact. paperback
réf. A9789210030588Paperback / softback. New. One of the annual flagship publications of the United Nations ESCAP. It provides an overview of SDG Progress in the region which serves as a foundation for other activities conducted by ESCAP and our partners. This year the report shines the spotlight on success stories and trends and unique challenges faced in the different parts of the region. paperback
1997réf. 230779Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten 1997. Paperback. 171p. 9x9 inch wraps; fullpage color and b&w photography about equal proportions with brief texts and captions in both Japanese and English plain printed 9.5x9 inch tan wraps alkaline paperstock throughout. A nice clean sound unmarked copy. As of 10/2018 only one copy found in OCLC. Fukuinkan Shoten paperback
1997réf. 230779Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten 1997. Paperback. 171p. 9x9 inch wraps; fullpage color and b&w photography about equal proportions with brief texts and captions in both Japanese and English plain printed 9.5x9 inch tan wraps alkaline paperstock throughout. A nice clean sound unmarked copy. As of 10/2018 only one copy found in OCLC. Fukuinkan Shoten paperback books
1999réf. x-0415208432Routledge 1999. Paperback. New. illustrated edition. 325 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. Routledge paperback
2000réf. 2081402109703218Not Available 2000. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
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réf. ria9789211206821_inpPaperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report is a major annual publication of the Trade and Investment Division of United Nations ESCAP. It provides information on and independent analyses of trends and developments in intra- and inter-regi paperback
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réf. ria9789211208467_inpPaperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Blending the latest global statistics with insights from governments and stakeholders this report examines ageing trends in the Asia-Pacific region. It explores development health and supportive environments for older persons while i paperback
