Search Results: Authors starting with G from Gilt Edge Books

Edinburgh & London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1899. G.W. Steevens author of "Egypt In 1898", " The Land of The Dollar", " With The Conquering Turks", etc. This is the Peoples Edition of 'With Kitchener To Khartum with Plans'. 1899 in Roman Numerals to title page. Note and Note to First Edition provided. The contents give thirty-six chapters. Six sketch maps and battle plans listed. Sketch map of the Nile and Atbara to illustrate the operations against Mahmud, sketch plan of the Battle of Atbara, The Nile - Metemmeh to Khartum, Battle of Omdurman, Phase one, etc. Text print double columned. Unpagenated advertisements to both front and rear of book. Some include 'Nevill's Turkish Baths', 'Equitable Life Insurance', 'Miniature Dictionaries', 'Classic Books', 'Egyptian Cigarette Kyriazi Freres, Cairo, The Largest Manufacturerers and Exporters in Cairo', 'The Oldest Scottish Insurance Co, Caledonian Ins Company… Read More

Over 100 photographs. A well illustrated book. Extensive contents, bibliography and index. The basic guide for the family who wants to raise a healthy well-trained and properly socialized dog. The contents provide all you need to know to carry this out. A lovely bright book just full of information

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1923 (c.1913) Later Print. 360pp. Tissue-guard frontispiece from a drawing by John Sloan. Highly decorated and well designed period binding. Name to fep. Occassional spotting to text. A firm, complete copy.. Hard Cover. Good.

New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1987. Whether you want to make a new wardrobe for a child's Cabbage Patch Kid ot Barbie doll, or whether you want to clothe a valuable collector's doll in period costume, the patterns you're looking for can be found right here. Full-scale patterns and easy-to-follow instructions supplied. Full page color section of various dolls are provided. Seventy-three patterns, history of the doll. metric equivalency chart and index are also given. A sound, clean book.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.

New York: Taplinger Publishing Company, 1972. Richard Perry, noted naturalist and author , assembles the latest information much of it controversial, on the ocean's fauna, including the legendary sea serpent and the giant squid. He discusses the problems of illumination, communication, pressure and temperture, and examines their ingenious adaptations to their environment. The relationship between different species are described in detail and illustrated in a series of superb drawings by Nancy Lou Gahan. 288 pp includes appendix, bibliography and index. Illustrated endpapers. Price-intact dust jacket.. ISBN: 0-8008-7938-4. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Nature + Nancy Lou Gahan Illustrator + Many Worlds of Wildlife Series + Whales + Fishes + Turtles + Eels + Octopus + Squid + Manta Rays + Sharks. Catalogs: Nature/Natural History.

New York: Holt,Rinehart and Winston ( 1967 ) Third Printing BOMC Edition. This novel is set in Vienna during the tumultuous years from the German 'Anschluss' of 1938 down to the Russian invasion of Austria in 1945. The cast of characters is a large and brilliant one. Sarah Gainham skillfully depicts a city decaying into madness and fear at the hands of its Nazi oppressors.... Beige boards with coloured line design to front board and red title print to spine. Blue endpapers. Bookplate on fep and previous owner's signature to ffep. Untrimmed fore edge. Pictorial dust jacket by Ben Feder. A clean, sound copy.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

Toronto: Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited, 1990. This book challanges the political, economic, and cultural order of this nation. Michael Walker - The Fraser Institute, Vancouver writes, " The Trouble With Canada" is a caring, comprehensive assault on our social welfare mentality that will jolt Canadians - and help to bring the country to its senses..." Red boards with matching red endpapers. Silver title print to spine. No ownership markings of any kind. Dust jacket illustrated by Al Wilson. This is a bright copy with that "new" feel and appearance.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Doubleday & Company Inc., 1963. 1963 (c.1963) First Edition Stated...But remains BOMC Edition Paul Gallico's haunting novel is the saga of a little British travelling circus stranded in Spain. Deserted by the owner and the main body of performers, their livelihood reduced to ashes, their resources exhausted, strangers marooned in the heart of a savage, poverty-stricken land, five ill-assorted human beings embark upon the struggle to keep their remaining animals, themselves and their hopes alive. The need is food, but the hunger is for love. Through this passionate and thoughtful novel runs the theme of humility, humanity and simplicity. A square, clean, bright book. No name or inscription. By the very same author that gave us 'The Small Miracle'... 'Thomasina'... 'Love of Seven Dolls' (the basis of the great screen success 'Lili'.) etc, etc.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket.

London: Michael Joseph, 1938. The desired British Edition. Author of that wonderful book (and film) The Poseidon Adventure - The Snow Goose - Thomasina, etc has given us The Steadfast Man. Paul Gallico takes his reader between and behind the lines of the scarce writings attributed to the Saint and, through story and legend, brings to life the human and forceful character of Ireland's patron Saint, his times and his wonderful work. A most respectable copy in a well illustrated price-intact dust jacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Alfred A Knopf 1956 Twenty Sixth Printing. A curious story, wild and simple and strangely moving in its simplicity, Paul Gallico tells it with his superb narrative skill and with remarkable tenderness of vision. Rose cloth boards with blind-stamped design to front board. No ownership markings. Book remains bright and square in a 'still bright' dust jacket.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good.

New York: Doubleday & Company Inc. (c.1953) Book Club Edition. A moving drama of human search and fulfillment against a background of the old Palestine and the new Israel. Wear to bottom edge of boards. No names or inscriptions. A light, inexpensive read. A sound, serviceable copy.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1926. Purple cloth boards.... gilt title print to spine. No ownership markings. Text toned. A square complete book. Much better than a reading copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933. Deep violet boards. Name to fep with a short note. Boards show sunning to spine. Book ads at rear of book. Much better than a reading copy. A sound serviceable book.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.

London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1932. Green cloth boards. Gilt title print to front board and spine bright. Author's initials imbedded within gilt decoration to front board. Boards remain clean and bright. Name to ffep. Illustrated price-intact dust jacket. A respectable copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.

London: Duckworth , 1929. . 1149 pp. Twenty-seven plays. Green buckram... gilt title print to spine. No ownership markings. A sound most serviceable book.. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.

Toronto: Collins, 1981. Introduction by Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk,Bt. Foreword by Lord Treviot. 208 pp. This book shows how tracing your personal genealogy can become a fascinating piece of detective work through time, an adventure that is wholly absorbing. Step by step, the lines of research in Great Britain and abroad are clearly explained. Advice is given on using sources such as government and parish records, the use of archives, census records etc. Many illustrations with authoritive text. A lovely illustrated dust jacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover.

New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1960. The Great Buffalo Hunt...its history and drama, and its role in opening the West. Illustrated with 17 half-tone reproductions and line drawings by Nick Eggenhofer. Author's sixth book. A factual account of the greatest slaughter of animals in history...that of the buffaloes on the Great Plains. In 1871 hide hunters swarmed over the ranges diminishing original herds of 60 to 75 million buffalo to about 40 million. Then in a dozen years, the hunters reduced the animals to fewer than 1,000. The dramatic history of this butchery is told here in comprehensive detail for the first time. Battles between hunters and Indians are described. The book also tells of buffalo hunting for sport and describes Buffalo Bill's killing of buffaloes to feed the men who were building a railroad across the plains, but most of its pages are devoted to the hide hunters who mainly were responsible for the near extermination of this stately beast. Foreword by the author. A generous list… Read More

Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation, 1990. Glossy illustrated boards. 224 pp. Illustrated with diagrams and color photographs. Four-Seasons Cross-Stitch showcases 86 projects to make each of your holidays and special events unforgettable. From the crisp clarity of a winter landscape to the radiant beauty of a summer garden, the changing of the seasons offers a medley of color and pattern for the avid and beginning needleworker. Create beautiful linens, samplers, wall hangings, dresser boxes, clothing and much more. Book is like new.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine.

Iowa: Meredith Corporation, 1991. Illustrated glossy hardboard covers. The contents of this book...Heirloom Dolls.... A Beautiful Bride.... Natural Beauties.... Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty.... Prairie Dolls.... Scrap-bag Dolls.... and acknowledgements. Patterns and instructions provided. Full-page color illustrations throughout book. This book remains bright and promises to please.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine.

Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation, 1990. Glossy photographic boards. Here you will find projects for pillows, seatcovers, throw rug, fireside bench, tea cozy etc., all with floral designs from roses to flowers from an English garden. Illustrated with design pattern, diagrams and color photographs. A very nice copy.. First Edition First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine.