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Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. Dust jacket has a little soiling and rubbing; Very Good + condition. Writing on front end page. Stamp on copyright page. Near Fine condition.

N.A. Etat : New. ISBN:9788181477828.

N.A. Etat : New. ISBN:9788131267547.

Cloth. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Good. A very scarce volume featuring the illustration and comic drawing of Dutch artist, Jo Spier. Written in the original Dutch this profusely illustrated work is held in the original dustwrapper Very scarce. With artwork by the popular artist and illustrator, Jo Spier. Living and working in the Netherlands, Spier, began his artistic career began in 1924 when he began drawing humorous illustrations for De Telegraaf. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Spier's work became more politically driven, and saw him get in trouble after his comical depictions of Adolf Hitler. This would eventually lead to Spier and his family being detained at Theresienstadt concentration camp. Spier and his family would eventually move to America in the 1950s. In the original dutch, this particular works title translates into English as 'Home Best'. Following on from his previous works 'Oost' and 'West' ('East' and 'West') the illustrations and cartoons featured in this volume were largely draw during artists travels to Indonesia, Surmaine and the Caribbean. This work, published around the same time as his move to America, see Spier largely reflect of the Netherlands, Dutch people and their culture. As stated in the publisher's note at the front of the volume, this particular volume so some of the artists best work, and indeed in one Spier himself took great pride in. With the bookselller label of 'E. D. Couvee' to the front pastedown and five tipped in photogrpahs to the front endpaper from a previous owners. In a full cloth binding. Externally very smart. Very small tidemark to the tail of spine. Light shelf wear to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities. Offsetting to the front and rear endpapers. Bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Five tipped in photographs to the front endpaper. Dustwrapper is generally smart. Chipping to the head and tail of the spine, with a large chip to the tail. Spine is rubbed, with patches of rubbing also to the joints and extremities. Two small closed tears to the rear of the wrap to the head which have been repaired by tape. Small closed tear toward the middle of the spine which has been repaired by tape. Light offsetting to the extremities of the front and rear flyleaf. Heavy offsetting internal to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine. Jo Spier (illustrateur). book.…

N.A. Etat : New. ISBN:9788131269619.

Hardcover. Etat : Very good. Etat de la jaquette : Very good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. xxii, 583, [3] pages. Formulae. Illustrations. Tables. Figures. Nomenclature, Index. Minor dings to some pages. 'Compliments of Zenons Zudans" written in ink on top of title page. Name of previous owner in ink on fep. The authors were associated with The Franklin Institute Research Laboratories. This work was prepared under the auspices of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, Division of Technical Information. This was Harry Balukjian's copy, presented to him by Zenons Zudans. Harry Balukjian was born in Philadelphia PA on May 1, 1926. He graduated from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia and the next day enlisted in the United States Navy. He was originally assigned to the Navy Torpedo Testing Station near Newport RI and eventually was sent to Okinawa in April 1945. After being honorably discharged in 1946, Harry attended Lafayette College and graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Harry's first job was with the Westinghouse Corporation, helping design gas turbines. He attended Drexel University, earning his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1957 Mr. Balukjian took a position with the Franklin Institute Research and Development Lab. In 1966 Harry accepted a position with the Navy, working in the submarine branch as an engineer. In 1974 Harry joined the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, working in reactor licensing. He retired from the NRC in 2002. He enjoyed opportunities to connect with his ancestral roots, visit relatives and mission sites as well as volunteer his engineering skills in Armenia to help that country develop nuclear energy programs.…

N.A. Etat : New. ISBN:9788131269565.

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