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Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Good condition paperback with minimal wear, faded covers with some creasing. Content is clean, signed by author.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:0199510849. …

Hardcover. Etat : VG. Etat de la jaquette : VG. First Edition. Minor stain on back cover, slight edge wear and markings to DJ. A nice copy of a reference on different aspects of Africa. 444 pages. Book.

Softcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : N/A. xviii, 398pp, with monochrome illustrations in text. Pictorial light card covers. 8vo. Spine sun faded. Light chipping to edges and wear to covers. Top text block edge just starting to fox. Internally, neat, clean, bright and tight.

Etat : Good. 1967. First Edition Thus. 444 pages. Illustrated paper covers. Black and white illustrations throughout. Light staining, foxing and tanning to pages and reverse of covers; text unaffected. More prominent to text block edges. Hinges are lightly cracked and stained but covers remain firmly attached. Paper covers have light edge-wear and corner curling with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has minor rolling and creasing.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN 0860712893. Trade paperback copy in very good condition. Tight sound unmarked copy. Flat spine. No statement of printing, probable first printing. CSB 13-4. No Signature.

Etat : New.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Roses Caribbean Philatelic Handbook #5. #217 of 400. 148pp. Paper spine covering is torn at both ends, a little wear else, very good.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback, covers slightly creased. Signed by authors 398 Pages.

Etat : New.

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Psychology & Psychiatry; ISBN: 0424000555. ISBN/EAN: 9780424000558. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 10679. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. …

Cloth, 8vo, 24 cm, xxviii, 303 pp, [12] leaves of plates, ills. From the blurb: "This history of the O.U.P. is published in the year in which the Press celebrates 500 years of printing in Oxford. Great names in the early history of the Press, like Laud, Fell, and Blackstone, laid sound foundations, but as late as 1870 it was thought necessary to remind the Delegates that publishing books was not 'entirely beside their function': as late as the 1890s there were still those prepared to censure the University for allowing its Press to publish the secular and profane literature of Spenser, Marlowe, and Shakespeare. The transformation of the Press from a lucrative Bible house into a great national and international publishing business was rapid. Progress may have appeared at first to be stumbling and sporadic, but this book, despite its episodic approach and its concentration on a few outstanding individuals, is essentially a study of continuity. Like any ancient institution that has survived, the Press has done so through the permanent pursuit of an impossible goal, modernity. The process of modernization continues, but given the curious agglomeration of businesses, the anomalous consequences of organic growth, and historical accident over 500 years, it is likely to remain, like the men who in the past governed its destiny, 'really very odd'. " Fore-edges spotted, otherwise Very Good in dustwrapper. …

Cloth, 8vo, 24 cm, xxviii, 303 pp, [12] leaves of plates, ills. From the blurb: "This history of the O.U.P. is published in the year in which the Press celebrates 500 years of printing in Oxford. Great names in the early history of the Press, like Laud, Fell, and Blackstone, laid sound foundations, but as late as 1870 it was thought necessary to remind the Delegates that publishing books was not 'entirely beside their function': as late as the 1890s there were still those prepared to censure the University for allowing its Press to publish the secular and profane literature of Spenser, Marlowe, and Shakespeare. The transformation of the Press from a lucrative Bible house into a great national and international publishing business was rapid. Progress may have appeared at first to be stumbling and sporadic, but this book, despite its episodic approach and its concentration on a few outstanding individuals, is essentially a study of continuity. Like any ancient institution that has survived, the Press has done so through the permanent pursuit of an impossible goal, modernity. The process of modernization continues, but given the curious agglomeration of businesses, the anomalous consequences of organic growth, and historical accident over 500 years, it is likely to remain, like the men who in the past governed its destiny, 'really very odd'. " Very Good in Near Very Good dustwrapper. …

Cloth, 8vo, 24 cm, xxviii, 303 pp, [12] leaves of plates, ills. From the blurb: "This history of the O.U.P. is published in the year in which the Press celebrates 500 years of printing in Oxford. Great names in the early history of the Press, like Laud, Fell, and Blackstone, laid sound foundations, but as late as 1870 it was thought necessary to remind the Delegates that publishing books was not 'entirely beside their function': as late as the 1890s there were still those prepared to censure the University for allowing its Press to publish the secular and profane literature of Spenser, Marlowe, and Shakespeare. The transformation of the Press from a lucrative Bible house into a great national and international publishing business was rapid. Progress may have appeared at first to be stumbling and sporadic, but this book, despite its episodic approach and its concentration on a few outstanding individuals, is essentially a study of continuity. Like any ancient institution that has survived, the Press has done so through the permanent pursuit of an impossible goal, modernity. The process of modernization continues, but given the curious agglomeration of businesses, the anomalous consequences of organic growth, and historical accident over 500 years, it is likely to remain, like the men who in the past governed its destiny, 'really very odd'. " Very Good in a dustwrapper. with a tiny closed tear to the head of the rear panel. …

Cloth, 8vo, 24 cm, xxviii, 303 pp, [12] leaves of plates, ills. From the blurb: "This history of the O.U.P. is published in the year in which the Press celebrates 500 years of printing in Oxford. Great names in the early history of the Press, like Laud, Fell, and Blackstone, laid sound foundations, but as late as 1870 it was thought necessary to remind the Delegates that publishing books was not 'entirely beside their function': as late as the 1890s there were still those prepared to censure the University for allowing its Press to publish the secular and profane literature of Spenser, Marlowe, and Shakespeare. The transformation of the Press from a lucrative Bible house into a great national and international publishing business was rapid. Progress may have appeared at first to be stumbling and sporadic, but this book, despite its episodic approach and its concentration on a few outstanding individuals, is essentially a study of continuity. Like any ancient institution that has survived, the Press has done so through the permanent pursuit of an impossible goal, modernity. The process of modernization continues, but given the curious agglomeration of businesses, the anomalous consequences of organic growth, and historical accident over 500 years, it is likely to remain, like the men who in the past governed its destiny, 'really very odd'. " Near Fine in price-clipped dustwrapper which has a sunned spine. …

Cloth, 8vo, 24 cm, xxviii, 303 pp, [12] leaves of plates, ills. From the blurb: "This history of the O.U.P. is published in the year in which the Press celebrates 500 years of printing in Oxford. Great names in the early history of the Press, like Laud, Fell, and Blackstone, laid sound foundations, but as late as 1870 it was thought necessary to remind the Delegates that publishing books was not 'entirely beside their function': as late as the 1890s there were still those prepared to censure the University for allowing its Press to publish the secular and profane literature of Spenser, Marlowe, and Shakespeare. The transformation of the Press from a lucrative Bible house into a great national and international publishing business was rapid. Progress may have appeared at first to be stumbling and sporadic, but this book, despite its episodic approach and its concentration on a few outstanding individuals, is essentially a study of continuity. Like any ancient institution that has survived, the Press has done so through the permanent pursuit of an impossible goal, modernity. The process of modernization continues, but given the curious agglomeration of businesses, the anomalous consequences of organic growth, and historical accident over 500 years, it is likely to remain, like the men who in the past governed its destiny, 'really very odd'. " Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper. …

paperback. Etat : Very Good.

Hard covers, no jacket. Etat : V.g. No Jacket. 1st edition. xxviii, 303 pp. Weight: 1 Language: English.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. VG softcover with minor edge wear and soiling - see actual image. Front cover is missing piece that covers stapled spine. No. 128 of 400 copies. 148 pps with black & white illustrations. Hobbies-stamps.

Cloth, 8vo, 24 cm, xxviii, 303 pp, [12] leaves of plates, ills. From the blurb: "This history of the O.U.P. is published in the year in which the Press celebrates 500 years of printing in Oxford. Great names in the early history of the Press, like Laud, Fell, and Blackstone, laid sound foundations, but as late as 1870 it was thought necessary to remind the Delegates that publishing books was not 'entirely beside their function': as late as the 1890s there were still those prepared to censure the University for allowing its Press to publish the secular and profane literature of Spenser, Marlowe, and Shakespeare. The transformation of the Press from a lucrative Bible house into a great national and international publishing business was rapid. Progress may have appeared at first to be stumbling and sporadic, but this book, despite its episodic approach and its concentration on a few outstanding individuals, is essentially a study of continuity. Like any ancient institution that has survived, the Press has done so through the permanent pursuit of an impossible goal, modernity. The process of modernization continues, but given the curious agglomeration of businesses, the anomalous consequences of organic growth, and historical accident I over 500 years, it is likely to remain, like the men who in the past governed its destiny, 'really very odd'. " Near Fine in a slightly faded dustwrapper. …

12+444pp, index, bibliography, notes on contributors, maps : unique Introduction to the study of Africa followed by 39 papers on Traditional Africa & the Contemporary Scene (social, economic, political), authors include Herskovits, Forde, Schapera, Kenyatta, Legum, Kimble, etc.; hardback, vg vg dw.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. The dust jacket has some wear on corners and front edge.

Hardback. Etat : Fair. Stories from Science 1 (1962) by A. Sutcliffe and A. P. D. Sutcliffe. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: None. Condition: Fair. Ex-Amman Valley Grammar School copy. There was a time when science textbooks believed that the best way to explain the universe was not by dazzling animations, interactive simulations or someone on YouTube shouting, "Don?t try this at home!" Instead, they quietly sat on a classroom desk and invited you to discover, page by page, why the world behaved as it did. Stories from Science 1 is a charming survivor from that more patient age. Published in 1962 by Cambridge University Press, this volume belongs to an era when science was taught as a series of fascinating discoveries rather than a relentless succession of examinations. The title is rather telling. These are not merely "lessons" or "exercises" but stories ?because every scientific principle, from the simplest magnet to the most complicated chemical reaction, has its own tale to tell. Somewhere behind every law of nature is a curious person who asked, "I wonder what happens if.?" And thankfully, enough of them survived the experiment to write books about it. The Sutcliffes understood that curiosity is far easier to teach than memorisation. Their approach gently encourages readers to observe the everyday world?the kettle boiling, the weather changing, a magnet attracting a nail?and realise that ordinary life is quietly full of extraordinary questions. The miracle isn?t that science explains these things; it?s that somebody thought to ask the questions in the first place. Reading a school science book from the early 1960s is also rather like stepping into a classroom where everyone still writes neatly in fountain pen, the teacher wears a tweed jacket regardless of the weather, and a Bunsen burner is regarded as an educational aid rather than the opening act of a health-and-safety incident. There is a calm confidence throughout the book that knowledge can be built steadily, one carefully explained idea at a time. Of course, some of the examples now feel delightfully nostalgic. Technology has transformed beyond recognition since 1962, but the principles remain reassuringly stubborn. Gravity continues to ignore fashion. Water still boils when sufficiently encouraged. Magnets remain inexplicably attractive. Science has an irritating habit of remaining correct even when everything else changes around it. One particularly appealing aspect of books like this is that they remind us how much education has evolved. Modern textbooks often compete for attention with colourful graphics, sidebars, icons and enough visual stimulation to rival an airport departure lounge. Stories from Science 1 simply assumes that if the subject is interesting enough?and it is?you?ll keep turning the pages. There is something rather admirable about that quiet confidence. This particular copy has enjoyed a working life rather than a sheltered existence. It comes from Amman Valley Grammar School , carrying the unmistakable character of an ex-school library or classroom book . One can almost picture generations of pupils leafing through its pages, some inspired towards careers in science, others merely wondering how many minutes remained until lunch. Such provenance gives it a quiet authenticity that a pristine copy could never quite replicate. The book is in fair condition , reflecting its years of faithful educational service, but it remains entirely readable and full of period charm. It would make an excellent addition for collectors of vintage schoolbooks, educational history, or anyone who enjoys the reassuringly sensible style of mid-century British publishing. From Crappy Old Books ?because before science came with apps, virtual laboratories and downloadable worksheets, it came with books like this: honest, sturdy little companions that patiently explained the world without fanfare. And if a few thousand schoolchildren happened to spill the odd drop of ink on them along the way, that merely proves the lessons were being put to good use.…

Etat : Poor. Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780198730774.…

Etat : As New.

Etat : New.

148 large pp, fine in card covers. Specialised listings of censor markings plus much background info. on military history. Ltd. ed. of 400.