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1765Best.-Nr. 415709Chemnitz, Stößel, 1765. M. 1 gest. gef. Taf. 4 Bl., 295 S., 15 Bl. Schlichter Ppbd. d. Zt. Einbd. etwas berieben u. bestoßen. Gering braunfl.
1950287 pages. Index. Black and white photos. Detailed diagrams. Features "Canada Tru-Lay steel wire rope for every purpose". Contents include: Flattened Strand; Wire Rope Slings; Wire Rope Fittings; Care and Maintenance; Splicing of Wire Rope; Excavating and Contracting Ropes; Industrial Ropes for Material Handling; Ropes for Mining; Logging Ropes; Marine Ropes; Gas and Oil Well ropes; Elevator Ropes; Engineering data; Glossary. Diagrams of the High Lead, North Bend/Tight Skyline, Skidder, Slack Line, and Tyler Systems of log transport. Great series of photos demonstrating how to splice a very thick wire rope. Decorated black imitation leather covers. Prior owner's detaills inside front cover. Binding somewhat tender but intact. Average soiling and wear. A worthy copy of this nostalgic, interesting and informative volume. Book
1990xx, 467 pages. Extensively footnoted. List of scientific names of plant species discussed. Index. "Provides a comprehensive account of the most advanced scientific information available on the processes of forest stand dynamics, enabling you to predict local and regional forest growth and change, plan forest manipulations successfully, and plan for regional changes in forest structures, products, and demands." - from back cover. Prior owner's name stamped on half-title page, bottom and fore-edges, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Tight and square. A sound copy of this impressive reference. Book
1952290 pages. "This plan has two principal objects as follows: i) to act as a general and flexible guide to all concerned as to the manner in which planning control within the area of the plan will be discharged, and particularly as to the kind of development for which planning permission is likely to be granted by the Local Planning Authority. ii) to designate land as subject to compulsory acquisiton by any Minister, Local Authority or Statutory Undertaker." - from Foreword. Topics treated in this volume include: Regional Setting and Characteristics; Development of Settlement Pattern and Main Land Use Features; Communications and Transport; Employment, Industry and Population; Agriculture, Derelict and Marginal Land, and Forestry; Economic Geology and Mineral Resources; Housing; Public Utility, Educational, Library, Health, Recreational and Social Services; Landscape and Development in Rural Areas; Camping and Caravanning; Archaeology, Ancient Monuments and Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest; Development by Government Departments; Programming; Summary of Analysis. Former reference library markings. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
1952301 pages. "This plan has two principal objects as follows: i) to act as a general and flexible guide to all concerned as to the manner in which planning control within the area of the plan will be discharged, and particularly as to the kind of development for which planning permission is likely to be granted by the Local Planning Authority. ii) to designate land as subject to compulsory acquisiton by any Minister, Local Authority or Statutory Undertaker." - from Foreword to Part I. This part considers the following towns: Bodmin, Bude-Stratton; Falmouth; Fowey; Launceston; Lostwitheil, Newquay, Padstow, Saltash, St. Austell, Torpoint, Truro. For each of these towns the text is divided into the following sections and includes diagrams relating to Population and the Location and Growth of each town: introduction and brief description; Historical Summary and Population Trends since 1801; Regional Communications; Mineral Resources; Population Structure in relation to Employment; Topography and Existing Land Use; Housing; Public Utilities; Social Services; Analysis of Urban Survey; Other Primary Land Uses; Programming. Former reference library markings. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
1992327 pages. "More than 600 species of insects and mites that feed on trees and shrubs in the prairie provinces are discussed in terms of their distribution, hosts, and importance, life cycle and appearance and damage. There are approximately 1100 colour photographs; the life cycle and damage of major pest species are illustrated, and for less important species, primarily the larval stage is shown. Pests attacking coniferous hosts are separated from those attacking hardwoods, and each group is subdivided according to the kind of feeding damage and type of insect involved. Includes an extensive bibliography. A taxonomic index lists the order and family of each insect or mite. A diagnostic index lists the host species, feeding site of the pest, and species of insect or mite involved." - from Abstract. Light to moderate wear. Prior owner's details neatly atop title page else unmarked. Slight lean to spine. A quality copy of this superb reference. Book
2007170 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A gift-quality copy of this handsomely produced volume. Book
1958Best.-Nr. 601287Hamburg, Parey, 1958-82. Hkldr.-, Lwd.- od. Hlwdbde. Jg. 1 in Heften. Teilw. M. Rtit. od. Rsign. St. a. Tit. od. Vorsatz. Einbde. teilw. gering berieben. Einige wenige Jgge. m. Sign. a. mehr. S. Fehlt: Jg. 1 H. 1 u. 18 H. 3.
1812Best.-Nr. yk255A Toulouse, chez Augustin Manavit, imprimeur-libraire Relié 1812 In-12 (10,5 x 17 cm), reliure plein veau, dos lisse orné de dorures, liseré d'encadrement sur les plats, 181 pages, nouvelle édition corrigée et augmentée, ouvrage terminé par un plan général de statistique forestière, suivi de recherches sur les chênes à glands doux ; manques de cuir aux coiffes et sur les bords des plats, mors fendus en queues, par ailleurs intérieur bien conservé, assez bon état général. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.
1915Best.-Nr. 75771915. Paris éditions E. Larose édité par les soins du Commissariat des colonies françaises à l'Exposition internationale du caoutchouc et des grands produits coloniaux 1915 - Reliure demi-bradel 16 cm x 24 cm 564 pages 37 planches cartes couleur et illustrations noir et blanc hors-texte - Textes établis sous la direction de M. le professeur Perrot et avec la collaboration de MM. Adam Capus Fauchère François Gatin Guillochon Main Vaquin Vuillet - Rousseurs bon état d'usage - Ouvrage consacré au caoutchouc aux textiles(coton kapok chanvre agaves jute ramie alfa crin végétal etc) aux matières grasses (olivier palmier à huile karité cocotier arachide) aux grands produits coloniaux (riz cacao café thé kola vanille huiles essentielles balata bois industriels)
1930X [ads], 363-464 pages. Profusely illustrated with wonderful black and white photos. Features: Colour reproductions of paintings by F.H. Brigden and Charles W. Simpson; Northern Rivers; Unto the Hills; Green Gold - Canada's wealth of forests, including many photos of 1930s logging techniques/technology; Colonization in Quebec - article with many photos; Roof of the World - a photo-illustrated journey to the fascinating Indian city of Simla, by B.G. Radley; Where B.C. Ends - Stewart B.C. and the Portland Canal - article with many great photos; New Books; Glorious nostalgic Canadian ads. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this nice vintage issue. Book
1966Features: Is God Obsolete? - by June Callwood; Banff's where kids work for fun - article with photos; Pierre Sevigny - What Really Happened; How Sir John A. passed out patronage and built a nation all at once, by Eileen Turcotte; Go Riders Go! - the Saskatchewan Rough Riders are super popular! - article with photos; John Valentine (J.V.) Clyne - the BC Supreme Court Justice turned flinty business baron is one of the west coast's most powerful men - the unquestioned master of BC's giant forest industry; Why do you have such a big chest, mom? - when your children ask, give them the facts of life, all of them, by Joy Carroll; The People who have no names - Norman Elder recounts his time with a Peruvian tribe (the Machiguenga Indians) that survived the Inca conquest; Gerald Stevens on Canadiana; Crown Zellerbach majestic full page black and white photo ad of one of their log-bearing trains crossing a bridge over the Nanaimo River on the way to the booming grounds at Ladysmith. Britain's Pirate Radio Stations - operating from towers built to fight Nazi pirates; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. Book
1779Best.-Nr. GITd362A Paris chez Claude-Antoine Jombert 1779. In-12 2 feuillets non chiffrés V-XXIV 2-538pp. Pleine basane havane racinée, dos à nerfs orné de compartiments dorés, pièce de titre grenat, tranches brique, reliure de l'époque. Orné de 12 planches hors texte dépliantes, regroupant 120 figures. 3 coins légèrement émoussés, bien complet de toutes ses planches.
1794Best.-Nr. 168751Breslau, Hirschberg u. Lissa, Korn, 1794. 4°. 5 Bl., 409 S. Pp. d. Zt. Einbd. etwas beschabt u. bestoßen. Gebräunt u. braunfl. M. mehr. St. u. Sign. Ohne die Kupfertafeln!
2023Best.-Nr. x-3031394844Springer Nature 2023. Hardcover. New. 383 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.94 inches. Springer Nature hardcover
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1861Best.-Nr. 601329Berlin/Hannover, Springer/Rümpler, 1861-68. M. 9 (5 farb.) lith. Taf. u. mehr. Textholzschn. OHlwd. u. Pp. d. Zt. Teilw. St. a. Tit. H. 14 Rücken beschäd.
1834Best.-Nr. 415712Berlin, Nauck, 1834. M. lith. Portr.-Front. XIV, 1034 S., 1 Bl. Ppbd. d. Zt. m. Rverg. u. goldgepr. Rtit. Einbd. bestoßen. Sign. a. Vorsatz.
Best.-Nr. 88173aaf1890, in-4to, titre lithographié + 1ff. préface + 96 p., avec 185 figures (lith. du Pénitencier de Neuchâtel), reliure en demi-toile.
Best.-Nr. 115182aafVevey, Loertscher, 1830, gr. in-8vo, 26 planches lithographiées hors-texte, reliure en demi-basane blonde. Bel exemplaire.
1926Best.-Nr. 623001Helsinki, 1926-42. M. zahlr. Abb. H. 15 Hlwd. Rest OBr.
1816Best.-Nr. 600318Stuttgart, Cotta, 1816-17. M. 1 kolor. Kpfr.-Taf. u. mehr Tab. XVI, 232, IX, 348, VIII, 246 S. Hldr. d. Zt. Rücken berieben u. etwas brüchig. Stellenw. braunfleckig.
1805Best.-Nr. 621972Nürnberg, Raspe, 1801-1805. Zusammen über 1800 S. Mit 4 gestochenen Titelvignetten (wiederholt) u. 1 kolorierten gefalteten Kupfertafel. Spätere Interimsumschläge (teils eingerissen). [2 Warenabbildungen]
196188 pages. Features: Many color-photo fashion ads in this issue; Cover photo of John Eagle and Family of Cabin Creek Valley, West Virginia - this miner has been jobless for 15 months; If Sixteen Countries Had the (Nuclear) Bomb; Feature article on the depressed mining town of Cabin Creek, West Virginia - article with seven sombre photos scenes including what financially challenged Americans did in the days before food stamps and EBT cards; Labor Lawyer Arthur J. Goldberg becomes Labor Secretary - article with photos, including a shot of Goldberg with JFK; A Review of Freud's Psychoanalysis 50 Years After it was introduced to the US - article with photo of Freud in his Vienna consulting room; Three Ways to Keep the Air Safe - an expert offers his program for helping to avoid accidents on our crowded airlanes; The Censor as Movie Director - Geoffrey Shurlock is in charge of Hollywood's code of self-censorship; Attractive full-page color-photo ad for Sue Brett fashions for women; Nice full-page colour photo ad for Bemberg /Betty Hartford features attractive model in front of news stand which displays an assortment of contemporary fashion magazines; Gorgeous one-page color-photo ad for Bobbie Brooks fashion for women features attractive model in drawstring cotton knit sheath; Making the Greenwich Village Scene - seven great photos with captions and bried write-up; Beautiful one-page color-photo ad for Dan River features two gorgeous models in dresses in Brussels; Hot Stove Skippers - two winter nautical photos at Hulse's Boatyard in Amityville, LI; Full-page color photo ad for Dacron features model in purple pattern dress; The Ghoul with the Green Face - Today's smart fashion models look spooky, but will they ever be voted the Sweetheart of Sigma Chi; Nice one-page ad for Lester Lanin and his records; Open Doors for Young Prisoners - Forestry work camps for youths in New York state; Color-photo centerfold ad sponsored by the French government Tourist Office features four timbered Norman inns; One-page color ad for Birds Eye fish products; Nice color full-page ad for Medaglia D'Oro Espresso Coffee; Nice one-page color-photo ad for Cunard Line; Predicting the World's End is a Rite That Goes Back almost to its Beginnings; Have Parents a Right to Know? - Can they inspect school records of their children?; Bedroom fashions - in photos and words; The Case of Linda Brown - the girl who made history at age 9 looks back on the trying days of "Brown vs. the Board of Education" - article with photo; Cioppino recipe; Bridal fashion photos. Above-average wear. Unmarked. Paper generally yellowed and tender. A worthy reference copy. Book
1925Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Jogi's Curse - An Indian government official is cursed by a wondering jogi (priest) and the prophecy is tragically fulfilled; An Underground Wonderland - Fantastic photo-illustrated article on the Carlsbad Cavern of New Mexico; Adrift in the China Seas - Sent off to fetch help for their crippled steamer, H.W. Millard, G. Grant Simmons and their companions are blown off course and suffer an eight-day ordeal; "Watu Wa Miti" - R. St. Barbe Baker founded the "Men of the Trees" in Equatorial Africa to preserve trees which were continually being burned to secure land for cultivation - with photos; The Man Who Wanted a Change - A factory hand seeking escape travels to the South Seas, only to return sadder and wiser; Two Years in Borneo - Part I - Oscar Cook spent eight years there, the last two of which were quite strenuous - with photos; "The Man With the Buried Head" - photo of alms-seekers in India; The Promotion of Private Smith - The inside facts of an affair involving Private Smith, a young soldier in the American Army, stationed in the Philippines; The Last of the Bushrangers - Mrs. Mary J. Nichols reflects on the old pioneer days in Tasmania and the 'sticking-up' of an isolated station by the last gang of bushrangers that operated in the island - with photos; Forbidden Nepal - Hugh Walter had unusual opportunities to visit this closed state and provides interesting glimpses of the manners, customs, and principal religious festivals of the Nepalese - with photos; White Man's Magic - While exploring the interior of New Zealand the author and his companion fell afoul of a rascally Maori tohunga, or medicine man; Where Cannibals Roam - Part II - An eventful journey into the unknown interior of Papua, with photos; "Old Peter" - C.N.C. Hayter, formerly of the Royal North-West Mounted Police, describes instances of 'second sight' he witnessed among Eskimos, thus providing independent corroboration of a story about apparent Eskimo telepathy in this publication a few months ago; What Happened to Spott - A funny story about a miserly old South African storekeeper and a black mamba snake; The World's Largest Goldfish Farm - founded by Eugene Shireman of Martinsville, Indiana - with photo. 88 pages plus 16 pages of nostalgic ads. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this great vintage issue. Book