George b. mann (12 résultats)

Soft Covers. Etat : Very Good. Soft Cover -- Very Good -- Clean and bright -- Indexed and illustrations throughout -- First Edition.

Soft cover. Etat : New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Slight marks on edges due to age.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. No Dustjacket. First Edition. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1932. First Edition. Very Good+/No Dustjacket. Clean dark green cloth boards with stamped illustration (large tree) and lettering on cover, silver lettering on spine. Slight hint of wear, no fraying. Binding is tight & square, no cracking. Pages and edges are clean. INSCRIBED to his friends and SIGNED by author Paul B. Mann on front free endpaper. Previous owner name at top of front free endpaper. 448 pgs. with index. Illustrated with many photographs and detailed drawings. 8vo. Nature. Signed by Author(s).…

SingleIssueMagazine. Etat : Very Good. Vol. V, No. 2. Pulp magazine. Cover art by Walter M. Baumhofer for "Outlawed Orphan" (novel) by Walt Coburn. Includes "Trouble on the Hoof" (novelette) by Harry F. Olmsted; "The Whistler's Gune Warning" (novelette) by E. B. Mann; "Tensleep - Blockade Runner" by Bart Cassidy; "Lawman's Debt" by Alan M. Emley; "Trail Mettle" by George Shaftel; "Stampede in Avalanche Pass" by Cliff Farrell. Features: "Gun Law"; "In the Saddle". Illustrations by Don Hewitt and Lawrence Bjorklund. Dealer's marks, small, in pencil on cover; standard wear and tear at edges with small corner loss; a little soiling of wraps; perhaps a short tape ghost on rear; mild tanning. Book.…

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. First Edition. SUBTITLED : ` A Man for All Theatre ' . E.G. Sterndale Bennett received the Order of Canada in November 1974 for his dedication to the practice of drama in Canada. .Read more about the Toronto Masquers, Playgoers, Ottawa Drama League, City & Guilds of London, studio stage, proscenium, balcony, and Lyle Saskatchewan. Timothy Findley (yes, that one ! ! ) writes an appreciation on page 58 of this 78 page (biography) account. Text assisted by b/w photographs and includes some `cast of characters' lists (e.g. p. 34) from actual theatre bulletins. Cond : Paper wrapper is black with yellow-orange lettering. Front cover photo shows the Order of Canada ceremony. Volume is tight, bright, square, clean, crisp, and collectible !! Quote (p. 09) : " The meeting was arranged and I remember travelling to Calgary full of excitement, full of trepidation and full of determination coupled with a queer mixture of anxiety and hope - but to my tremendous satisfaction, I found that the Calgary Little Theatre had arranged for ._._._. ." Size: 4to. B/W Photographs (illustrateur). …

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed account of the history of the study of orthoptera, a diverse order of insects including grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids. The author provides a thorough examination of the literature on orthoptera, tracing the development of our understanding of this group of insects from the earliest observations to the present day. The book is well-organized and well-written, with a wealth of illustrations and references. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of entomology or the study of orthoptera. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Etat : Gut. 16 x 24 cm. 226 pages. Hardcover / Original dark green hardcover with lettering in gold. Excellent, near fine condition with only minor signs of external wear. Very clean and tight copy. Contains among others: The Language of Nature, Part 1: Production and Consumption; The Language of Nature, Part 2: Exterior and Interior Space; Toward Plot: The Language of Sound; The Language of Generation and the Generation of Plot; The Language of the Drama: From Plot to Point of View; From Inside to Outside the Book: Humor and Pathos etc. etc.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. First Edition. 78 pages. Features: Fast Draw, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow; Who Collects Antique Guns; Navy's Bold Action .45-70; Birth of a Bullpup; Evaluating the Re-Bluing Job; The Signature/Colt .45 Auto; Ideal Battle Weapon; One Grain of Truth; Color Gallery; The American 180 - .22 SMG. Somewhat above-average external wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy.…

LeatherBound. Etat : New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 100. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1959 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 100. …

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. [Horace Mann and the School Masters: Educational Reform in 19th century Massachusetts] A sammelband of seven works bound as one. Includes the following: [1.] Remarks on the Seventh annual report of the Hon. Horace Mann, Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education.; 1844, 144 pages; [2.] Reply to the "Remarks" of thirty-one Boston schoolmasters on the Seventh annual report of the secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education, 1844, 176 pages; [3.] Observations on a pamphlet, entitled Remarks on the Seventh annual report of the Hon. Horace Mann, secretary of the Massachusetts Board of education, 1844, 16 pages; [4.] Penitential tears; or, A cry from the dust, by "the thirty-one," prostrated and pulverized by the hand of Horace Mann, 1845, 59 pages; [5.] Letter to the Rev. M.H. Smith, in answer to his "Reply," or "Supplement.', 1847, 22 pages; [6.] Sequel to the so called correspondence between the Rev. M.H. Smith and Horace Mann : surreptitiously published by Mr. Smith, containing a letter from Mr. Mann, suppressed by Mr. Smith, 1847, 56 pages; [7.] Review of the Reports of the Annual Visiting Committees of the Public Schools of the City of Boston, 1845, 1846, 58 pages. Condition report: The pages are remarkable clean and white. The works are bound together in early 3/4 sheep over marbled boards. The spine is stamped in gold, "Historical Papers; "Mann & the Schoolmasters." The front board has been reattached and the binding is solid. Horace Mann was one of the most important figures in the development of universal, non-sectarian, free education in America. His six reforming principles forms the nucleus of American educational values: 1. the public should no longer remain ignorant; 2. that such education should be paid for, controlled, and sustained by an interested public; 3. that this education will be best provided in schools that embrace children from a variety of backgrounds; 4. that this education must be non-sectarian; 5. that this education must be taught using the tenets of a free society; and that education should be provided by well-trained, professional teachers. Significantly, Mann attempted to bring children of all classes together and better equalize the conditions of men. The Seventh Annual Report of the Massachusetts Board of Education included Mann's innovative findings from visits to schools in Europe, particularly Prussia, Saxony, and Holland, which Mann felt were superior to those of Massachusetts. The report proposed instruction for the blind, deaf, and dumb; modes of teaching children to read; the use of text books; and the abandonment of corporal punishment as a primary means of maintaining school discipline. Mann's innovative reform attempts created a backlash from Boston schoolmasters and this volume contains both their and Mann's responses.…

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1790. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 8, Pages:- 138, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 8 138.…

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1910. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 490, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 490 490.…