Search Results: Authors starting with P from Phoenix books\Joannes Used Books

Breton, 1894. Unstated. . Hardcover. Good. Illustrated History of Coins & Tokens Relating to Canada by Breton P.N. Histoire Illustree des Monnales et Jetons Canada Breton & Co., 1894, unstated edition EX-Library Hardback in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Contains library stamp front and back title page, one small stamp last page and shelf numbers on spine, otherwise free of library markings, pages are tanned due to age and paper used. Cover is clean, however has shelf number on bottom spine otherwise clean. This is a hard to find book on the history, degree of rarity and current price (date of publication) of coins and tokens of Canada. It also contains biographies and portraits of the principal Canadian collectors as well as a list of card and paper currency. B&W photos and illustrations throughout, 240 pages plus additional pages of ads.

Self, 2012. First Edition. . Soft cover. Good. Vegas Snap by Plansky P. L. A Tale of Greed & Graves Self Pub., 2012, lst., ISBN:9780578111896 Softcover in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover is clean. This is a tale of Greed and Graves in Las Vegas.355 pages

Self Pub, 1995. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good. Seneca Glass Company 1891-1983 by Page, Bob & Frederiksen, Dale Self Pub., 1995, lst. Hardback in good+ condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover is very clean. This is a guide to crystal stemware patterns. This books has various patterns, cut, etched, or otherwise decorated that were made by the Seneca Glass Company during its 92 years in business. The book is divided into two parts. lst. shows representation of various shapes or "blanks" with factory numbers if known. 2nd. The patterns are shown as they would appear on each shape of glass which has a what descriptive information there is for that cutting or etching number and color. B&W illustrations, pattern number list, 99 pages.

F.G. Thayer, 1933. Unstated. . Staple Bound. Good. Page Wright's Notebook by Wright Page F.G. Thayer, 1933, unstated edition Staplelbound in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, some tanning of pages due to age otherwise clean. Cover is clean, tape over staples, some tanning due to paper used. This is a great book for the more advance magician. Numerous tricks, tips and skill builders. 57 pages.

Univ. Of California Press, 1983. First Edition. . Soft cover. Good/Very Good. Art of Tibet Pratapaditya Pal University of Ca. Press, 1983, lst, ISBN0520052145, 280 pages Softcover in good+ condition, with good+ cover. Text is clean an unmarked, binding tight, Cover clean and show little sign of wear. This catalog is from the Los Angles County Museum Collection of Tibetan art. The catalog places the art in a religious context and the religion in a historical context. The catalog is divided into three parts. Painting, sculpture and ritual objects each with illustrations is fully documented. Color and B&W photos, maps and illustrations.

Sampson Low, 1902. Revised Edition. . Hardcover. Fair. History of Lace by Palliser Mrs. Bury Sampson Low, 1902, revised 4th ed. Hardback in acceptable condition, NO dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, crack front, start of crack rear. Some tanning of pages due to paper used and aged, Stamped Dillwyn Llewelyn School inside cover. Cover shows signs of wear with rubs some stains. This is the classic work on lace of all kinds. Italian, French, Low countries, Denmark Russia and others. Loaded with B&W photos and illustrations. Appendix, Glossary, Index 536 pages. If you design clothes, love lace or do lace work you need this book.

Versant Stud, 2009. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Good. Chile Country of Wines and Mountains by Mura Papianille Versant Stud, 2009, lst. ISBN:9782930358482 Hardback in good+ condition with good+ dustjacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover is clean and dust jacket shows little if any signs of wear. This is a book covering the history of Chilean wine, the growing areas, as well as containing chapters on various Bodegas from traditional to Avant-Garde. Wonderful colonial homes, vineyards and horses, Chilean wines and cuisine and chapter on Valparaiso the jewel of the Pacific. There is a map on dust jacket of the various wine regions, a section on the various wineries their products by regions, and ratings. This is a very nice large coffee table book that would delight any wine lover. 159 pages.

G.P. Putnam's, 2003. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Blacklist, Partetsky, Sara, signed G.P. Putnam's, 2003, lst, ISBN: 0399150854. Hardback in very good+ condition with very good+ dust jacket. Text clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover very clean in mylar Another V.I. Warshawski. After the spirit numbing experience of 9/11 Warshaski is happy to take a simple stake out for her most important client. What she finds are secrets, political, social, sexual and financial and they all have with the power to kill.

Dutton, 2007. First Edition. . Soft cover. Good. L.A. Outlaws T. Jefferson Parker Signed Dutton, 2007 Advance Reading copy, Signed Softcover in good+ condition, NO Dust Jacket. Text clean and unmarked, binding tight, cover good. Parker writes a thinking man's who done it. Twice winner of the Edgar Award. This is a signed advanced reading copy

Simon & Schuster, 1990. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Good. Burgundy by Parker, Robert M. Simon & Schuster, 1990, lst. 1052 pages Hardback in good+ condition, with good+ Dust jacket. Text clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover clean with no dings nicks etc. Comprehensive history of the producers, appellations and wines of burgundy. Great gift for the wine lover.

Dyansen Gallery, 1990. First Edition. . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Elegant Living ERTE Objects of Art is the title of a exhibit catalog signed by Erte. Produced by dyansen Gallery, New York. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Southern Pub, 1939. First Edition. . Staple Bound. Good. Diseases of Food Animals, by Parrett, Owen Southern pub., 1939, lst. Staple bound in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. All staples in place none loose, no loose pages. This book deals with diseases of food animals that can be transferred to humans. B&W photos and illustrations, bibliography, 48 pages.

Charles Tuttle, 1993. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Good. The Complete Spanish Cookbook by Passmore, Jacki Charles Tuttle, 1993, lst. ISBN:080481823 Hardback in good+ condition, with good+ dust jacket. Text clean and unmarked, binding tight. Slight rub inside front cover appears something was erased otherwise very clean. Cover shows little if any signs of wear. This is a complete book on the various regional styles of Spanish cooking. They range from the simple peasant dishes to the elaborate special occasion dishes. Loaded with color photos, 416 pages, Glossary and Index.

Dutton, 1939. First Edition . Soft cover. Good. The Quite Hour by Strong, Patience Dutton, 1939 stated lst Softcover in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover shows some signs of wear but clean over all. This is her classic work of inspiration thoughts that help you through crisis's and simply the day. 64 pages.

New Cavendish Books, 1992. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Good. The Rocking Horse by Mullins Patricia New Cavendish Book, 1992, First, ISBN: 0904568695 Hardback in slip case in good+ condition with good dust jacket+, good+ slipcase. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover is clean dust jacket shows little if any signs of wear, slip case is good+. Also included is 48 page Softcover staple bound booklet "An International Survey of Rocking Horse Manufacture". This is a large format book on the history of the rocking horse from England, Germany and the US. Loaded with 100's (appx 750) of photos both color and B&W, manufacturers, changes and inventions in the evolution of the rocking horse from the 19th-20th centuries. Gives you tips on identifying horses, how to find manufacturer and guide to determining the origins of horse. Index, 375 pages. Due to the size and weight of this book it is not suitable for international shipping.

Self, 2011. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Good. To Oregon from Oloron by Moore Patricia Self Pub., 2011 Hardback in good condition with good dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover is clean, dust jacket is good. This is a photo history of the Glenn's, Woodward's and Adam Rouanzion who came to Oregon from the East in 1852. The Sarrail's and the Domecq's who joined them came from Eysus in Southern France. This is a photo history as well as family history of this trip and the aftermath in Oregon.

Paul Assoc, 1984. Unstated. . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Golf Club Making and Repair by Paul, Carl Paul Assoc., 1984, ISBN: 0913563005 Hardback in good condition, NO dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cloth cover is clean. Everything you ever wanted to know about making golf clubs and how to repair the ones you have. Loaded with B&W photos and illustrations, charts of types of wood, shafts, heads, glossary, index 539 pages.

Horizon Pub, 1985. Unstated. . Hardcover. Good/Good. Ancient Writing on Metal Plated by Cheesman Paul Horizon, 1985, unstated edition. ISBN: 0882903039 Hardback in good condition with good dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. White board cover is clean as is dust jacket. This book claims there is archaeological findings that support the Mormon Claim that Joseph Smith found the place left by ancient Americans. Dr. Cheeseman explored many possibilities, did years of research, looked an 100's of photos and read numerous documents. B&W photos and illustrations, Appendix, Bibliography, 93 pages.

Westmoreland Museum, 1959. Unstated. . Hardcover. Good. 250 Years of Art in Pennsylvania by Chew Paul Westmoreland Museum of Art, 1959, unstated edition Hardback in good condition NO dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover shows little signs of wear, owners name inside cover in ink. This is a collection of the best of the Art of Pennsylvania assemble as a catalog for the opening of the Westmoreland Museum of Art. Paints, Woodwork, Pottery, Glassware's, Needlework, Silver, Tin ware, Copper work even a cast iron stove. B&W photos through out, complete descriptions of each item, book pages are un-numbered. 45

Valley Press, 1973. Unstated. . Hardcover. Good/Fair. Miwok means People by Conrotto Valley Press, 1973, unstated ed. ISBN: 0913548138 Hardback in good condition with acceptable dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Dust jacket shows signs of wear with a tear, some dings and nicks etc. This is a story of the life and fate of the Miwok people, Indians who live in and around Yosemite in Central California. Their simple life was tuned upside down by he rush for gold in 1849 and their way of life which was in complete harmony with nature was destroyed as they were in the end. There was no starvation, wars, of weapons of war, they lived with and on the land not taking more than what was needed. Today there are few Miwok left, any visitor to Yosemite who marvels at its grandeur will understand why they choose to live there in simply harmony with each other.