Search Results: Titles starting with N from Pacific Coast Books

Tempe, Arizona: Evidence-Based Health Services, 2002. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. The Naked Chiropractor: Insider's Guide to Combating Quackery and Winning the War Against Pain, First Edition 2002 stated, 200 pages including index, Book is Fine never read condition, inscribed by author Dr. Preston H. Long in black fine felt pen on first free page, "To Milse (sp) All the Best! Dr. Preston H. Long 07/03", very clean buff tan cloth boards with red titles to spine, flawless, no jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

New York: Rugged Land, 2006. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition 2006 stated, SIGNED by Joe Namath on a Rugged Land bookplate, Joe signed in black ink with his number 12 below, Book and Jacket are Mint, never read Book is 10.25 inches in height by 8.85 inches in width, also the accompanying "The Legend of Broadway Joe" DVD unopened and in its original envelope, book is a quality NFL publishing, 320 pages heavily illustrated biography of one of the NFL's greatest players, great black and white and color photos of Namath's Hall of Fame career, illustrated end papers, No previous owner bookplate or writing, Jacket is Fine and protected in a new mylar sleeve. An ultra clean and most presentable First Edition with signed Joe Namath bookplate. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Amsterdam/ New York: N. Israel/Da Capo Press, 1972. Reprint. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Bibliotheca Australiana #53& #54, Two Volumes,Vol1: 302 Vol 2: 436 plus appendix. Books are 8.75 inches in height by 6 inches in width, all plates, charts and maps present, As New Never Read, No previous owner bookplate or writing, simulated vellum with blue and gilt titles to front board and spine, clear mylar cover is as new, facsimile reprint of the 1829 First Edition printed for Hurst, Chance and Co., London , Most presentable Two volume set of this important voyage. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

San Francisco: Thomas C. Russell, 1927. Limited Edition. Publishers paper over boards. Very Good/No Jacket. Limited Edition 31 of 260, THIS IS AN ORIGINAL RUSSELL NOT A REBOUND VERSION, Quarto 10.25 by 6.75, Thomas Russell signature on colophon page,158 pages complete with frontis portrait and map, book is near Fine, some toning to top of boards, some light wear marks to front blue paper board, quarter bound, original publisher's blue boards with tan linen spine, perfect title label on spine and extra tipped in rear sheets. very clean, tight and square with No previous owner bookplates or writing, spotless blue endpapers.

London: J. Snow, 1837. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 1837 FIRST EDITION, Nicely rebound with new end sheets, quarter bound with brown leather spine, bright gilt title to spine, marbled paper boards, Binding is Fine, illustrations by George Baxter, octavo, 589 pages color frontispiece, engraved folding map of Polynesia, 25 black and white illustrations and portraits, typical light foxing throughout. Rev. John Williams (1796-1839) was the ablest missionary to the Polynesian people, and this book was the most printed and widely read contemporary accounts. He was killed by islanders in the New Hebrides in November 1839. The color frontispiece featured a tattooed native of Rarartonga. This is an important early account of London Missionary Society activity in the Pacific. Scarce in this condition complete with frontis and folding map. A Superior First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1855. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. With Illustrations of their Climate, Geology, and Natural History; and an account of Whale-Fishery,Harper's School Library edition, 373 pages complete with folding map frontispiece, Whaling illustration on title page, publishers blind stamped brown cloth with gilt title to spine, Very Good Plus, light wear to corners, light loss to head and heel of spine, Woodlawn Baptist Sabbath School label on front paste down, small card pocket on rear board, typical foxing, nice overview of voyages and exploration of north polar regions. Bargain Priced and shipped immediately. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall.

San Francisco: Thomas C. Russell, 1930. Limited Edition. Publishers paper over boards. Near Fine/No Jacket. Limited Edition 39 of 250, THIS IS AN ORIGINAL RUSSELL NOT A REBOUND VERSION IN RED AND BLUE BOARDS, Quarto 10.25 by 6.75, 232 pages complete with map, reproduction of author's letter, two portraits, book is near Fine, quarter bound, original publisher's blue boards with tan linen spine, perfect title label on spine and extra tipped in rear sheets. very clean, tight and square with No previous owner bookplates or writing, spotless blue endpapers.

Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1979. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Second Edition 1979, Foreword by A. W. Frankland, Book and Jacket are both near Fine, small previous owner name stamp on first free page else Fine, beautiful maroon cloth with gilt title to spine, 363 pages including index, some black and white illustrations and photographs. Very detailed medical information, ultra clean copy almost as new. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

New York: Continuum, 2000. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First Edition, Book is Fine, never read condition, No previous owner bookplate or writing, 249 pages including index, a few black and white illustrations, detailed look at Native American culture, religion and anthropology, Jacket is near Fine, very light wear else Fine. A very clean and most presentable First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Natural Bridge, Va: Natural Bridge of Va. Inc, 1939. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First Edition, signed boldly by author E.P. Tompkins M.D. in blue ink on first free page, 147 pages with many black and white illustrations, beautiful full color frontispiece of the Natural Bridge, history of the Natural Bridge and surrounding Virginia countryside. Book is near Fine, very clean green hardback with bright silver titles to spine, tight and square with No previous owner bookplate or writing, Jacket is Very Good, some rubbing and a few random light small stains, review on rear panel by very young Will Rogers and Lowell Thomas, original $1.00 price intact. A very clean and most presentable signed First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

San Francisco: Paul Elder and Company, 1915. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First Edition, 1915, a guide book for scientific travelers of the west. 302 pages including index, frontispiece, 19 text figures, 29 half- tone plates and 14 maps, folding maps in rear are FINE,. Book is near Fine, publisher's ultra clean light mustard fantastic illustration and title to front board, spine is perfect, only flaw is a small bruise on the top edge of rear board, else FINE. Jacket is Very Good Plus corner wear, small chips to heel and heel of spine, top front corners a bit of loss, slight wear top edge rear panel. fold on both side of spine has splits and is tender. still looks sharp in new mylar sleeve. A Superior very nice First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Book Two in the The Nature of Order, An Essay on the Art of Building and The Nature of the Universe series, Volume Two: "The Process of Creating Life", Book and Jacket are Fine, as new never read, ultra clean blue cloth with gilt titles to spine and gilt ornamentation an "Book Two" on front board, 636 pages, culmination of decades of intense thinking by one of the most innovative architects alive. Jacket protected in a new mylar sleeve. A MINT and most presentable copy. ME. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Boston: Marshall Jones Company, 1894. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Substantial books, TWO Volumes, Volumes 5 and 6. Quarto 11 inches in height by 8.5 inches in width, publisher's half bound calf over green marbled paper, beautiful green paper extends into paste downs and first free pages of both volumes. 5 raised bands with gilt title to spine, gilt decoration in compartments, Top Edge Gilt, Heavily illustrated with fine black and white engravings, beautiful color frontispieces in both volumes.. No jacket, No previous owner name, bookplate or writing. Very Good Plus condition. Custom mylar sleeves. Fantastic Bargain, $65 for both volumes! Priority Mail will be extra. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Albuquerque: The University of New Mexico Press, 1949. Publisher's Cloth. Very Good Plus/None. First Edition 1949 on copyright page, Pinnacle Book on Navaho Weaving and Culture, Foreword by Frederick Webb Hodge, Large Octave 9.5 inches in height by 6.25 inches in width, pictorial woven Navaho design on boards, bright and clean, Very Good Plus or Better, descriptive map endpapers, previous owner, a librarian, obituary taped on a rear black end pages, Some light corners to edges, corners and both sides of spine, less than usual. Text and illustrations are Fine. Complete with all illustrations AND the folding "Plate 1" Chief White Antelope blanket illustration. Very Nice First Edition.

Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma, 1963. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. First Edition stated, the account of an Anglo coule, the Allens, and their experiences on the Navaho reservation in the mid 1950's, very insightful views into living conditions, culture and practicies of the Navaho people. The Allens long relationships and experiences are a rare glimpse into a usual closed culture. 249 pages, 12 black and whitte photos and 1 map. Book; Fine, un read condition, tight and square with sharp corners, No previous owner bookplate or writing, one small sticker pull spot on first free page no stains. Jacket: Fine, very bright orange paper with photo of Navaho couple in full dress, flawless. Very presentable and ultra clean copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

City of Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1970. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. First Edition 1970, Volume 9 of the Smithsonian Contributions to Anthropology, Book is 73 pages illustrated with 10 black and white plates of Navajo activities and history. also several maps and charts including a fold out map of the Four Corners area showing Navajo Country Political Sud-Divisions.Interesting and detailed look at Navajo culture and political process., Book is 11.75 inches in height by 9.5 inches in width. Very Clean blue cloth binding with gilt to spine. Very Good Plus or better, light wear to head and heel of spine corners lightly bumped and edge wear. No jacket. Detailed look at Navajo life, most presentable. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Glendale California: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1967. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Printing, 1967, Spain in the West Volume XI, New Spain's Bastion for Alta California and Nootka 1767 to 1798. Quality Arthur H. Clark Printing, 382 pages including frontis, 14 plates, bibliography and index, Book is near Fine, NO previous owner bookplate or writing, tight, square and crisp, light toning on both free end papers because of jacket transfer, tiny bit of rubbing to spine edges, Plain brown paper Jacket is Fine, San Blas written on spine protected in a new mylar sleeve, professionally shipped. Great Book at a Bargain Price! 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Oakland: Biobooks, 1947. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. Important reprint of Zamorano 80 number 63 by Biobooks, limited edition 1 of 1,000, 11 inches in height by 8 inches in width, 7 plates, illustrated end papers, 245 pages, Book is Fine,, Publishers' blue cloth, bright gilt title to spine, Fine, No previous owner bookplate or name, text fine, binding tight, hinges solid Value priced. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Santa Barbara, California: California Historical Society, 1958. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First Edition 1958, designed and printed by Lawton Kennedy, 51 pages with black and white illustration on frontispiece, Book is Fine in publisher's burgundy binding with stamped title and illustration on front board. No previous owner bookplate or writing, never read condition. Two tiles: a story and a play depicting Christmas in early California. Jacket is Very Good Plus, some light soiling spine sunned with minor chip to head and heel, shows nicely in a new mylar sleeve. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Boston: Marshall Jones Company, 1907. Green Cloth. Very Good Plus/None. Volume 4 of the set, Fantastic educational book featuring Japan, pages 566 through 734, heavily illustrated with vintage black and white photographs, a couple of color plates, photogravure frontispiece with tissue guard. Book is Very Good Plus or Better, text and illustrations Fine, publishers green cloth with some light rubbing and light wear to corners and head and heel of spine. No previous owner bookplate or writing. Top edge gilt.