Search Results: Titles starting with O from M&J Books

.First edition, later printing. Except for bumping at slight rubbing at the top edges of the front and back cover, the book is "as new". Unclipped dj ($39,95) is clean and unmarked but does have shelf wear/chipping and a 2 inch tear along the bottom spinet. A beautiful book: a collection of essays and prose by various horsewomen gathered by GaWaNi Pony Boy, a renowned horse trainer and author. many color photographs and illustrations throughout the book. Also includes biographies of the contributors.

First UK edition; presumed first printing. Author's signature on title page. Both book and dj are in "as new" condition. ""Signed"" sticker on spine of dust Jacket. Unclipped dj is encased in a Plasti-Kleer type cover. Eleventh book in the Falco series. CWA Winner of Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award.

The book is in 'like new' condition except for miniscule wear at the two front cover corners and an inscription on the first fly-leaf page. The unclipped dj has some light soiling, an old price label stuck on the back of the dj and very light shelf wear top corners. We believe this is a first edition, first printing as there are no other indications of editions or printings on the publication page. From Wikipedia (abridged): " Pierre Toussaint (born Pierre; 27 June 1766 – June 30, 1853) was a Haitian-American hairdresser, philanthropist, and former slave brought to New York City by his owners in 1787. Freed in 1807 after the death of his mistress, Pierre took the surname of "Toussaint" in honor of the hero of the Haitian Revolution. In 1996, he was declared venerable by Pope John Paul II. Toussaint is the first layman to be buried in the crypt below the main altar of Saint Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue, generally reserved for bishops of the Archdiocese of New York."

First edition; presumed first printing. Book is in excellent condition. Only fault we could find is very light soiling on the front cover Fascinating tour of all sorts of innovative, new or just imaginative designs of domestic and industrial objects accompanied by short narratives. Covers the last hundred years or so.Bright, colorful photos modern design objects throughout the book. This heavy book may require additional shipping charges for international sales.

Text in French. A beautiful book with high quality printing, illustrations and map. An important artistic and reference work. Dimensions: apx. 33 x 25 cm. Book is in new condition. DJ has wear along edges and corners and two tears: about 3/4" at top and apx. 1 inch at bottom of rear of Dj .

An excellent copy of the book, the first edition by Harpers of the book first published in 1902 by R. H. Russell. The book is in excellent condition. Thr only faults we could find were noticeable wear at the top and bottom of the spine and miniscule wear at the cover corners. One of a series of books by Chicago columnist and humorist, "Mr. Dooley" (aka F. P. Dunne). No dj.

: First UK edition; presumed first printing. Author's signature on title page. Both book and dj are in "as new" condition. ""Signed"" sticker on spine of dust Jacket. Unclipped dj is encased in a Plasti-Kleer type cover.

Rare signed first edition in 'As New' condition, except for miniscule wear at the bottom front cover corner. The author's full signature, dated with an inscription, is on the first flyleaf page. Full page color plates and photos throughout the book. No dj. XIII + 451 pages.

Both the book and the slipcover (as published - no dj) are in "as new" condition. A beautiful book with magnificent full color, full page, dramatic photos of art deco objects. With commentaries on each object. The first 60 pages are of essays. The remaining pages are photos. The book is in Italian and English.

First edition; believed it is first printing. Number line as follows " 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.Book is in "as new" condition. Unclipped dj (encased in a mylar cover - $17.99) is also "as new" except for a small sticker pasted on spine- see photo. Pages are not numbered

First edtion; presumed first printing. In 'as new' condition. Signed (author's first name) with an inscription on the dedication page. Book is an autobiography based on a series of interviews conducted by Alexandra Paige Blumer. Includes color photos throughout and an Appendix.

Stated first edition. Pages not numbered. A beautifully written the colorfully illustrated for young children that exudes a love of music and the African American love of family.

A very handsome, old copy of the Dicken's classic. We don't have any hard information of its provenance. We suspect it was published in the late 19th century (based on when other Dicken's works were published by Cassell and Co.).The only dates shown is on the preface page - 1841, and an "86" - (1886?) at the bottom of the inscription -in German- at the top of the title page. The book is in very good condition, despite light age toning at edges and some foxing on the beginning and end pages. Leather like, but cloth, cover is in very good condition despite light wear at edges of spine and some fading on spine. No marks or tears or fold on pages.

Firstst Edition, first printing. Near fine copy. The only condition fault we could find is light wear at the cover corneers. Protected by a transparent cellophne cover that has been repaired. With ocwe 100 illustrations - most photos of the works of various artists. . XVII + 146 pages. Forward by Maurice Sheppard. Introduction by Michael Spender.

First edition by The Heritage Pres in As New condition. In a slipcase with minor wear at edges. Wood engravings by Reynolds Stone's throughout the book. Introduction by Van Wyck Brooks. XIX + 272 pages.

A softcover book designed for those who could afford to pay a low price; probably 10 cents (based upon the prices of similar soft cover books taking up the last two (un-numbered) pages. Many famous, and some not so famous today, poets are included, as well as famous documents such as the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. There is a complete index and a guide categorizing many of the poems by their appropriateness for school grade kindergarten through eigth grade. Images of each poet/author are provided with their work.There is no date of publication. The copyright is 1920. Based upon the text (one of the poets 1921 date of death is not listed) it is likely this version of the book was was printed in 1920 or 1921, and is likely to be a first edition, if not a first printing.. The pages are in good + condition, with up to 1/3" folding at the bottom of pages 1 - 50.. The cover and first two pages are chipped near the bottom and the cover has some chipping along the edges.… Read More

Rare copy of this book. First edition. Both the book and the unclipped dj are in 'like new' condition except for some miniscule shelf war on dj.. The inscription and signature on the second front fly-leaf page appear to be that of the author. This is both a beautiful, artistic book and a scholarly one. High quality photos throughout, including color and full page illustrations. Detailed notes and bibliography included. From Wikipedia (abridged): "Iris Cornelia Love (August 1, 1933 – April 17, 2020) was an American classical archaeologist, best known for the rediscovery of the Temple of Aphrodite in Knidos. ... Love spent her junior year abroad at the University of Florence and then wrote her senior thesis on the Etruscan warrior figures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which she identified as fakes on the basis of comparison with figures at the National Archaeological Museum in Florence.[2] In 1960, she met with the Director of the Metropolitan, James Rorimer, a family friend, to advise him… Read More

First edition. Presumed first printing as there is no other information as to further printings. Both volumes are in excellent condition. Green cloth over board covers with gold lettering on front and spines. There is slight shelf wear at top of spines and slight bumping at cover cores. Otherwise covers undamaged, clean with bright lettering. Pages are clear, clean, without tears, marks or foxing. A total of 649 pages including the introduction, essay by Shaw, and the appendix. This book is by Frank Harris and includes several additions in the appendix, and a 32 page essay by George Bernard Shaw entitled "Memories of Oscar Wilde."From Wikipedia: "Frank Harris (14 February 1855 – 26 August 1931) was an Irish-American editor, novelist, short story writer, journalist and publisher, who was friendly with many well-known figures of his day. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States early in life, working in a variety of unskilled jobs before attending the University of Kansas to read… Read More

First edition. Believe it is third printing: ." 8.3 039447886x" on the publication page, Book is like new; we could not find any faults. Unclipped Dj ($5.95 price on inside flap) similarly in new condition except for evidence of folds on front and back flaps. No tears or marks on either book or dj. ,