The Code-Breakers: The First Comprehensive History of Secret Communication From Ancient Times To The Threshold Of Outer Space by Kahn, David

New York: Tudor Publishing Co., 1936. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition, 4th Printing. Large 8vo. xi, 283 pp, First Edition @1930, 4th Printing @1936, author's note, list of b&w illustrations, I. "Catch Up! Catch Up!"; II. Dawn on the Trail; III. France Finds the Way; IV. "El Viagero Piake"; V. Deserts and Dungeons; VI. The Trail Makers; VII. Benton's "Road"; VIII. The Prairie Ports; IX. The Red Brother; X. On the March; XI. A Caravan Enters Santa Fe; XII. War Drums; XIII. Path of Empire; XIV. Aftermath of Conquest' XV. The Dust Thickens; XVI. The Great Divide; XVII. Trails of Steel; XVIII. Recessional; a selected bibliography, index. Reprint March, 1936. Lightly age-toned bottom and fore- text block edges, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Black cloth with blind-stamped gilt lettering and indian on horseback on front board, gilt lettering to spine, illustrated end papers,… Read More

New York: Claude Kendall Inc., Publisher, 1936 Book. Illus. by Milt Gross. Very Good +. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 108 pp with cover design and 17 illustrations by Milt Gross. First Editon, 1936. "Pasha is a black Persian cat who lives with his mistress on Park Avenue. Up to the time of his meeting with Spike, a 'hobo' fromm Second Avenue, he leads the quiet and dignified existence to be expected of one of his pedigree. Under the influence of Spike, he falls from grace..." Price clipped. Only the slighest sear to edges spine dj with light age-toning to same. Tide mark on upper half rear board with lightly age-toned text block edges, else, Pristine Interior. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Light-beige cloth with black illustration and lettering by Milt Gross on front (duplicated on front dj), and black lettering to spine..

The Macmillan Company, 1967. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Macmillan, 1967. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.

The Macmillan Company, 1967. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

NY: The Macmillan Company, 1969. first edition, first printing (1967); xvi, 1164 pp., hardcover, very good in a chipped and worn dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

First Printing. General wear, small chips and tears around the edges of the jacket, all pages unmarked. Ships in a box.

New York: Macmillan , 1968. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Very good clean tight condition with light wear. Jacket in mylar cover. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking.

New York: Macmillan. Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1967. Later prt.. hardcover. 8vo, 1164 pp. .

Scribner. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.