Search Results: Authors starting with N from Black Cat Hill Books

Meerut, India Meenakshi Prakashan, 1966. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good in Good DJ: Book shows indications of light use: light wear to extremities; slightest spine lean; inked price at front free endpaper. Binding remains quite secure; text clean. DJ shows fairly heavy wear; some loss to chipping and rubbing at extremities; one-inch chip at the heel of the backstrip; faint soiling; mild rubbing; price intact; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 139pp. Map Endpapers. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Dodd, Mead, 1973. Hardcover First Edition [1973], unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition [1973], unstated, in accordiance with Dodd, Mead's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of light use. The Book shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; slight spine lean; the binding is secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows mild rubbing; light wear to extremities; a small chip at the heel of the backstrip; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minimal wear in a mildly worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 173 pages. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Helsinki, Finland Finnish Arms Museum Foundation, 1995. Hardcover First Edition (1995); unstated. Fine: The Book is flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.85 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches). 264 pages. Edited by John Walter and Heikki Pohjolainen. Translated by Igor F. Naftul'eff. Language: English. Weight: 2 pound, 4 ounces. First Edition (1995); unstated. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards.

New York, NY HarperCollins: Basic Books, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1991), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the pages are only slightly tanned due to aging; light crease at upper rear cover corner; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.5 inches). viii, 165 pages.… Read More

London, UK Methuen & Company, Ltd. , 1933. Hardcover First Edition [1933], so stated. EX-LIBRARY, but sparse indications thereof. Good+: Shows moderate use. Binding shows gilt-lettered spine shows mild to moderate sunning-still quite legible; faint dampstain at top edge of page block-does not penetrate; faint sun line at outside edge front face; light shelfwear at bottom edge of cloth-covered boards; light wear to extremities, with three tiny tears at the head of the backstrip; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. 8vo. 323pp. First Edition [1933], so stated. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Washington, DC Smithsonian: BirdLife International, 1994. Paperback First Edition [1994], unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows former bookdealer's stamp at front endpaper; otherwise 'as new'; binding square and secure; text clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 407pp. Extensive bibliography. The Official Sourcefor Birds on the IUCN Red List. First Edition [1994], unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. This is a comprehensive list of the world’s endangered, threatened, and rare bird species. Brief individual species accounts arranged by family provide basic information on the distribution and population trends of each species of conservation concern. Also included is an appendix providing lists of endangered bird species on an individual country-by-country basis. Publication Number 4 in BirdLife International’s Conservation Series.

Hillsdale, NJ Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, 1978. Hardcover First Edition (1978), unstated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Good+ DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: just a very slight touch of cocking to the binding, which remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Former bookseller's rubber-stamped logo at the upper corner of the table of contents page; free of any other ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A lightly used copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a single minor flaw. The DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities, with a small chip at the heel of the backstrip; fairly heavy rubbing and faint but pervasive soiling to the panels; scant loss to chips and rubbing at the extremities; unclipped. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.35 x 1.25 inches). x, 319 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 8.4 ounces. First Edition (1978), unstated. This book was distributed for… Read More

Jerusalem, Israel Israel Program for Scientific Translations, 1965. Paperback First Edition [1965], unstated. EX-AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION LIBRARY, showing sparse marks and indications thereof. Else, Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use; noticeable spine lean; light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers. "Spare Copy" and "American Geophysical Union" stamped at front face. Free of any other ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A clean, sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.75 x 1.3 inches). xi, 561 pages. Translated from the Russian by A. & R.N. Sen. Weight: 2 pounds, 1.4 ounces. First Edition [1965], unstated. Academic Press Paperback. 

New Delhi, India Oxford & IBH Publishing Company, 1992. Hardcover First Edition (1992), unstated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. Both Books show just a touch of bumping in spots to the top and bottom edges; both have also been rubber stamped at the front free endpaper by "Environmental and Societal Impacts Group"; else only very sparse and very faint smudges to the outside edges of the text blocks; mild wear to the corner tips; the bindings are square and secure; the texts are clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners Sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJs show only a touch of wear to the top and bottom edges: the very mildest rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Close to "As New"NOT a Remainder,… Read More

New Delhi, India Oxford & IBH Publishing Company, 1992. Paperback First Edition (1992), unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: Both books show indications of very careful use. Volume One shows a small scuff at the front panel; some cracks in the paper and wrinkles around it at the lower backstrip; Volume Two shows a mild bump to the upper corner of the front panel, which affects also the first few pages, mild rubbing to the panels and a couple of faint stress creases to the front panel; both volumes have been rubber stamped at the front free endpaper by "Environmental and Societal Impacts Group"; else only very sparse and very faint smudges to the outside edges of the text blocks; mild wear to the corner tips; the binding of Volume One leans very slightly, Volume Two is square; both are perfectly secure; the texts are clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor cosmetic… Read More

New Delhi, India TERI: Tata Energy Research Institute, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus (1995), Second Printing (1996). Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the author's name printed at the upper corner of the front panel and at the lower backstrip; the binding leans very slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome close-to "As New" copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a single flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. First Edition Thus (1995), Second Printing (1996). Paperback. Dr T N Khoshoo a well known environmental… Read More

New York, NY Harper and Brothers, Publishers, 1960. Hardcover First Edition [1960]; later printing. Very Good: Shows moderate use. Binding shows slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; faint rubbing; light soiling. Binding remains secure; text clean; backstrip lightly sunned but still quite legible; some minor discoloration at outer edges of cloth-covered boards; mild smudges at top edge of page block. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Structurally sound and tightly bound, showing light wear and with a clean text; this would make a handsome reading copy. 8vo. 338pp. Illustrations by George Daly. Regions of America Series. First Edition [1960]; later printing. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Boston, MA Wisdom , 1995. Paperback Second Edition (1995), Revised & Enlarged. First published in 1987 under a different title. Second Edition (1995), Revised & Enlarged. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.4 x 0.75 inches). 263 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11.5 ounces. Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged. First published in 1987 under a different title. Trade Paperback. This book presents the classical curriculum for Buddhist meditators of the Gelugpa Scool of Tibetan… Read More

New Haven, CT The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, 2004. Hardcover First Edition (2004), so stated. First Edition (2004), so stated. Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows a Library of Congress rubber stamp at the copyright page; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually As New'. The DJ shows only minor indications of very light use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the panels; unclipped; mylar-protected. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.3 x 1.15 inches). xii, 303 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 8.8 ounces. Yale University Library Gazette… Read More

Boston, MA: Twayne Publishers. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Art History Art History. First Edition (1978) , not directly stated, but First Printing stated, in accordance with Twayne's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Near Fine: shows only a hint of wear to the upper corner tips where the fabric on the rear tip is just beginning to fray; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.65 x 0.8 inches) . Language: English. Weight: 14.2 ounces. Twayne World Leaders Series. TWL 75. Hardback:… Read More

New York, NY Remick Music Corporation, 1964. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the panels, a former bookseller's rubber-stamped logo at the lower corner of the first - title - page; the expected tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.75 x 8.85 x 0.25 inches). 80 pages, Sheet music throughout. Language: English. Weight: 10 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps 

Washington DC National Academies Press, 1999. Paperback First Edition (1999), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: a couple of very superficial scuffs to the upper rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.6 inches). xiv, 206 pages. Illustrated with color photographs, graphs, tables, and designs. Language: English. Weight: 13.6 ounces. Physics in a New Era Series. First Edition (1999), unstated. Academic Press Paperback.

Chicago, IL: Franciscan Herald Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1979. First American Edition; First Printing. Trade Paperback.. First Edition USA (1979) , unstated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The book shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows a 1/2"x 1/4" chip at the top fof the front 'hinge'; else flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x 0.95 inches) .… Read More

New York, NY: Barnes & Noble Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition USA. Hardcover. First Edition USA (1981) , so stated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book, though pristine, has a slight mildew odor (though there is no sign whatsoever, of exposure to dampness or water) ; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is flawless but for its share in the musty aroma; unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.65 x 0.75 inches) . Vi, 249 pages. Language: English. Weight: 21.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. ; vi, 249 pages. pages; Nps .

New York, NY: Quality Paperback Books. Very Good. 1990. Book Club Edition. Paperback. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows a small dampstain at the lower corner of the front endpaper; a couple of very small stains at the top edge; the faintest thumbing to the fore-edge; the binsing leans a little and is very slightly concave; a crease near the upper corner of the front panel; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. NOT a Remainder or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 1.7 inches) . Foreward to 'Jonah's Gourd Vine' by Rita Dove. New Foreward to 'Mules and Men' by Arnold Rampersad. Preface by Franz Boas. Duotone… Read More