Search Results: Authors starting with D from M&J Books

This book and clipped dj are in 'as new' condition.A beautiful book inside and out, with hundreds of richly colored and b&w illustrations. Includes index, bibliography, and glossary.. Size and weight of this book may require additional shipping cost, particularly for international sales.

This is a complete set, including volume XVII - the index volume. It is handsomely bound in beige leather and hard board in a burled/marble design with 'like new' raised designs in black and gold colors on the spine. This set, published in 1881, is likely the first or second printing of the 1880 third edition of the Cyclopedia first published in 1857. The volumes are about 800 to 900 pages each. The volumes are in superb condition; ranging from VG to NF. The bindings are tight. The pages appear to be unmarked, without tears, foxing or noticeable folds. However, we could not look at every page of every volume. The apparent condition faults are the wear at the cover corners and to a lesser extent on the cover edges and along the leather covered spine.. It is the primarily the extent of this wear that accounts for the VG to NF rankings. The two exceptions are volumes 5 Volumes and 6, which we believe are in Good - good+ condition. Volume five has a stain along the leather spine and adjacent leather… Read More

This is a book of the exhibition by the Peabody Essex Museum. It includes essayys and photos (most in color and many full page) by nineteenth century and contemporary Native American artists. The book is in new conditon. The Dj has some slight wear at front edges and along tope of spine.

Appears to be 1983 first U. S. edition. Book is like new except for a small price tag (about 1/4 x 3/4") pasted near the bottom of the back cover.

Stated second edition - slightly revised -(March, 1954) of work originally published in 1945. Book is in excellent condition. Only faults we found were slight shelf wear to cover corners ant spine edges, ownership inscription at top of inside cover and a paper clip impression at the top of page 9/10. Binding is tight. No marks, tears, wrinkles or foxing. International sale may incur additional shipping charge.

1893 first edition by Librairie Plon, Paris,Cover is in good- very good conditon with only slight shelf wear at edges. The book is in French. Leather binding along corners and spine. Gilt scroll work and lettering on spine still clear. Light foxing on inside covers and a name has been inscribed on the firts fly-leaf page. Spine is tightly bound and pages in very good condtions. Size: 7 x 4.5"

First US. Hardcover edition of a book ;published in France the same year. 47 high quality black & white illustrations, each on separate pages by Honore Daumier with captions in French. Book is in very good - near fine condition. Some shelf wear at edges of spine. Former owner's signature at top of first fly-leaf.

The only publishing date given is the 1939 copyright date. However, while it has age, it may be published later than 1939. the gift inscription on the inside front cover is dated 1965. There is a rusted paper clip impression on the first title page. Also some soiling on the spine. Otherwise, the book is quite handsome. High quality, thick paper (like rag paper, though not stated), with evocative wood cuts by Thomas Nason in his style and which have the feel of woodcuts.

Stated First Edition. Believed to be first printing. Book is in new codtionThe unclipped dj (with original price of $6.95) has some very slight shelf-wear and light soiling on front. The book is a fascinating collection of fiction and non-fiction, poetry and prose, etc. From Black American from the early days of the Republic to the mid 20th century.

First edition, first printing. In excellent condition. The only condition fault we found was light toning along the inside cover seams. The unclipped dj ($5.00) Has wear at edges (small tears and chips) and a one inch tear on the front cover. Numerous photographs of the sculptor's famous works, primarily busts of authors and politicians.

First edition, first printing of this never previously published and difficult to find book. In excellent condtion. Very light wear at edges and a bit more pronunced at top and front edge of spine. Age toning at edges. Otherwise like new. See photos.

Fird British edition, presumed first printig. This is the tenth novel in the Falco series. Both book and dj are in "as new" condtion. Unclipped dj is encased in a Demco plastic cover.

: 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.

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 and unclipped dj ($35) are in 'as new' condition. It is signed by one of the authors - Denys Davis - and dated with an inscription at the topp of the firs tfly-leaf page. It was inscribed to Dr. James Hill a Professor at Howard University.

From the dj: "In The Spirit of African Design, authors Sharne Algotsson and Denys Davis explore a number of stunning homes, successfully capturing the many possibilities that exist for African-inspired design. Text and photographs reveal the strong, distinctive motifs that distinguish the different areas of the continent: the dazzling geometric patterns of North Africa, the rich earth tones of East Africa, the bold graphics of West Africa, as well as the elegant style of Afro-European design and the eclectic interpretations of contemporary designers. Each area of the home is examined - entrances, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and gardens - with detailed explanations and captions offering essential design guidance and expert suggestions.… Read More

Except for a full page inscription on the first flyleaf page, the book is in 'Like New' condition. The fly leaf has very light wear at the corners and spine edges. There is a pthotocpy of a hand written note by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to Bill Day in included with the book.

Book and unclipped dj ($24.95) ar in 'As New' conditon. Dj has miniscule bumping at the top and bottom of spine at corner edges. O'Conner's full signature and short personalized inscription are on the the second flyleaf page. Sections of b&w photos throughout the book. Includes an insert of a glossy color photo of Justice O'Conner and her Supreme Court colleagues taken in 1981. The same photo appears on page 304 in b&w.

Soft cover book in very good condition. First edition. Presumed first printing. Cover has chipping and a small tear (repaired) along spine, some creases near bottom corners and light soiling on front cover, more pronounced on back cover. Pages and illustrations are in excellent condtion: Not tears, folds, marks or foxing. Fascinating book on traditional and contemporary art and artists from 1`982 perspective. Includes texts and photos on Moke and Cheri Samba. Text is entirely in French. Many photos - all in b&w.

1872 publication, in four volumes, of this Brazilian classic. Text is entirely in Portuguese. According to Wikipedia The book was published in 1871. This may be a first edition. We could not find any previously published. The volumes are ex-library from the U. S. Library of Congress, marked "surplus." The novel is in four small volumes, approximately 150 - 160 pages each. The covers are hard cardboard similar in appearance to old-fashioned notebooks. Spines and the adjacent half inch of cover on either side are black. The cover of the spine on volume one has been covered with black tape, matching the other spine covers. The other three spines show wear. The four volumes' condition is excellent condtion for their age. We haven't examined all the pages, howevers they appear to beclear, clean, without marks, folds, foxing or toning, except for those by the U. S. Library of Congress. Each cover has a white sticker on the upper left corner and the following marks/stamps: a Library of Congress bookplate on… Read More

.First edition published in New York and London. and translated by W. L. Courtney. The cover is in good condition. The quite beautiful gilded fish/spirit design and printing on the front cover stands our clearly; as do the designs and print along the pine. However, the covers have shelf wear along the edges and corners, most pronounced at the bottom and top of the spine. The top of the spine has a piece of the cover (about 1/4") missing. Otherwise, the book is in excellent condition, the pages are without tears or blemishes. Rackham's drawings and designs grace the opening pages and the beginning of each chapter. There are 14 half-toned paste-on engravings, each covered with glassine paper. No dj. This is the story of Undine, a water spirit, marries a knight. It is an early German fairy tale. Priority mail shipping will be provided at no additional cost for domestic sales. Sales outside of the United states are subject to special postal rates, to be determined.