Search Results: Authors starting with P from ViewFair Books

NY: AMERICAN SALES BOOK COMPANY, 1912 Book. Good. Hardcover. TITLE: WHERE HAVE MY PROFITS GONE?? By M.P. GOULD 1912 AUTHOR: M.P. GOULD PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: AMERICAN SALES BOOK COMPANY, NY 1911 on copyright page and 1912 on title page EDITION: First Edition assumed CATEGORY: Business, Rare BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: RED SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 256 pages. CONDITION: The book is without a dust jacket. The outside is in good condition; there is a bump to the back top corner edge; there are just a few almost unnoticeable bleach like freckles to the lower front board. The long foldout frontispiece is torn away at one of the seam (can be mended). Book is without marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. Good/None dust jacket condition. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: AN EXAMINATION OF VARIOUS WAYS BY WHICH PROFITS ARE LOST; WITH AN EXPLANATION OF MODERN METHODS OF… Read More

NY: Dodd Mead, 1880 Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. TITLE: A DAY OF FATE By REV. E. P. ROE 1880 AUTHOR: REV. E. P. ROE PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) /COPYRIGHT: DODD, MEAD & CO., NY 1880 EDITION: First Edition assumed for Dodd CATEGORY: Religion BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: Green BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed for Dodd. DODD, MEAD & CO., NY 1880. CONDITION: The book is without a dust jacket as issued. There is some cloth separation along hinge area (front and back) , there are bumps to the corner edges, there are a couple of white specks to the spine. There is a name from 1895 written in ink on the inside board. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean, and book is tight and sturdy. SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 450 plus ad pages COMPETITIVE PRICING! Once paid books will ship immediately without email notification to customer (it's on the way), you are welcomed to email… Read More

NY: IVISON, BLAKEMAN, TAYLOR, & CO., 1881 Book. Fair. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. TITLE: THE NEW BRYANT AND STRATTON COMMON SCHOOL BOOK-KEEPING 1881 AUTHOR: S. S. PACKARD PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) /COPYRIGHT: IVISON, BLAKEMAN, TAYLOR & CO., NY 1878 on copyright page with 1881 on the title page EDITION: Revised Edition assumed CATEGORY: Business BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: Brown CONDITION: There is a small sized bleach like stain/spot to the hinge area of the front board, minor spots to the back board, book has a used look. Age like spotting/foxing on the bottom fore edge. There are blue stamps to the inside boards and endpapers from a hotel. There is a name written in ink on the second endpaper. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean, and book is tight and sturdy. SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 208 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: THE NEW BRYANT AND STRATTON COMMON SCHOOL BOOK-KEEPING: EMBRACING SINGLE AND… Read More

NY: AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY, 1878 Book. Good. Hardcover. TITLE: THE NEW BRYANT AND STRATTON COMMON SCHOOL BOOK-KEEPING By S. S. PACKARD 1878 AUTHOR: S. S. PACKARD PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: American Book Company, NY 1878 EDITION: Reprint Edition assumed with only one date found on the copyright and the mention of revisions in lesser detail ISBN: None CATEGORY: Business, Education, Rare BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: Off Gray SIZE: 5 x 8 (approximately) PAGES: 208 pages. CONDITION: The outside is in good condition. The inside is in good condition; there is a minor small crack to the first front free endpaper along the edge. There is a name and address written on the first front free endpaper at the top. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. Good+/None dust jacket condition as issued. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: EMBRACING SINGLE AND DOUBLE ENRY, AND ADAPTED TO… Read More

NY: AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY, 1878 Book. GOOD MINUS. Hardcover. TITLE: THE NEW BRYANT & STRATTON COUNTING - HOUSE BOOK - KEEPING 1878 AUTHOR: S. S. PACKARD PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY, NY 1878 EDITION: Reprint Edition assumed but possible First Edition with only one date found on the copyright page CATEGORY: Business, Education, Decorative, Rare BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: Off Gray CONDITION: The book is without a dust jacket as issued; there is a small sized spot to the front lower section; the corner edges have light bumps. There is a nice old style signature on the front inside board; there are additional nice old style signatures in ink from 1899 on the first front free endpaper. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. There is a minor yellow like age spot to the lower edge of a couple of pages at the very back. SIZE: 7 x 10 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 303 pages. Good-/None… Read More

NY: AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY, 1878 Book. Good. Hardcover. TITLE: THE NEW BRYANT AND STRATTON COMMON SCHOOL BOOK-KEEPING By S. S. PACKARD 1878 AUTHOR: S. S. PACKARD PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: American Book Company, NY 1878 EDITION: Reprint Edition assumed with only one date found on the copyright and the mention of revisions in lesser detail ISBN: None CATEGORY: Business, Education, Rare BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: Off Gray SIZE: 5 x 8 (approximately) PAGES: 208 pages. CONDITION: The outside is in good condition. The inside is in good condition. Book is without marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. Good+/None dust jacket condition as issued. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: EMBRACING SINGLE AND DOUBLE ENRY, AND ADAPTED TO INDIVIDUAL AND CLASS INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES By S. S. PACKARD And H. B. BRYANT. There are only a 3 other copies from 1878 found for sale on the internet at the… Read More

NY: E. P. DUTTON & CO, 1968 Book. Good. Hardcover. TITLE: THE MAN OUT THERE By JOY PACKER 1968 First Edition AUTHOR: JOY PACKER PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: E. P. DUTTON & CO., NY 1968 EDITION: First Edition stated CATEGORY: Love, Mystery, First Edition BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: OFF LIME COLOR CONDITION: The jacket is in good minus condition; there are minor splits to the top edge near the spine; there is a minor split to the bottom front hinge area; the $4.95 price is still on the lower edge of the front flap. The inside of book is really clean, crisp and white. Book is without marks or writings, pages are clean, and book is tight and sturdy. SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 288 pages. Good/Good- dust jacket condition. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition stated. E. P. DUTTON & CO., NY 1968. THE STORY IS ABOUT AN OLDER GUY WITH A YOUNGER WIFE. THE HUSBAND'S DAUGHTER IS JEALOUS OF THE RELATIONSHIP AND… Read More

NY: Harper & Brothers, 1965 Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8 x 5 ½. Title: THE HOUR OF THE TIGER /1ST EDITION Author: Induk Pahk Publisher/Copyright: Harper & Row, NY 1965 Edition: Stated First Edition Condition:(all defects if any are formulated into pricing) There are chips to the jacket along the bottom edge of spine, jacket is protected with a kind of plastic wrap, price still on flap, there is a small bookplate on the front endpaper, also on the other side of the endpaper there are 18 names written with dates that seem to indicate this book may have been loaned out or something, rest of pages are clean and bright, book is very tight and sturdy. A good copy. Size: 8 ¼ x 5 ½ (approximately)Pages: 184 pages Binding/Cover: Hardback with dust jacket Shipping & Handling: Insurance extra , Refunds: All items are 100% refundable up to 10 days after item received Background/Description: First Edition. Fine in slightly chipped dust jacket.… Read More

ny: HARPER & ROW, 1965 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. TITLE: THE HOUR OF THE TIGER By INDUK PAHK (signed) 1965 First Edition AUTHOR: INDUK PAHK PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: HARPER & ROW, NY 1965 EDITION: First Edition stated ISBN: NONE CATEGORY: Signed, Education, Rare BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: Color SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 184 pages. CONDITION: The dust jacket is in good plus condition; there are no chips or tears; the original $3.50 price is still on the front flap. The inside is in good plus condition. The author has signed the half title page. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. Near Fine/Near Fine dust jacket condition. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: The moving story of Induk Pahk's lively and heart-stirring struggle to make a dream come true - to establish "Berea in Korea, " the first self-help vocational school… Read More

NY: CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS, 1922 Book. Good. Hardcover. TITLE: A CADET OF THE BLACK STAR LINE By RALPH D. PAINE 1922 Illustrated AUTHOR: RALPH D. PAINE PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS, NY 1922 EDITION: Reprint Edition assumed with 1910 on copyright page and 1922 on title page ISBN: NONE CATEGORY: Adventure, Boats, Children, BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: RED SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 198 pages. CONDITION: The dust jacket is missing. The outside is in good condition; there is a chip to the bottom edge of the front pastedown (see photo). There is a name written in ink on the first front endpaper. Book is without marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. Good/None dust jacket condition. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: ILLUSTRATED By GEORGE VARIAN. COMPETITIVE PRICING! Once paid, book(s) will ship immediately to customer (it's on the… Read More

NY: The Heritage Press, 1961 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. TITLE: RIGHTS OF MAN By THOMAS PAINE 1961 with LYND WARD Illustrations The Heritage Press AUTHOR: THOMAS PAINE PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: The Heritage Press, NY 1961 EDITION: Reprint Edition but assumed First Edition for Heritage ISBN: None CATEGORY: Political, Government, Decorative BINDING/COVER: Hardback with slipcase COLOR: Marble Swirl SIZE: 11 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 269 pages. CONDITION: The slipcase is in good condition; there are some dark lines and streaks along the middle and bottom edges; there is a tan along the edges. There is a name written in ink on the top edge of the first front free endpaper. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. The pamphlet is present. Good/Good slipcase condition. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: With an introduction by HOWARD FAST and illustrations by LYND WARD.… Read More

NY: RANDOM HOUSE, 1991 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. TITLE: THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA By THOMAS PAKENHAM 1991 First US Edition AUTHOR: THOMAS PAKENHAM PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: RANDOM HOUSE, NY 1991 EDITION: First US Edition stated with the correct number line present '23456789' ISBN: 0394515765 CATEGORY: Regional, History, First Edition BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: Light Brown SIZE: 6 ½ x 9 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 738 pages. CONDITION: The dust jacket is inside a protective cover and appears to be in good plus condition; the front flap has been clipped. The book is in good plus condition and appears to be unread. Book is without marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. Good+/Good+ dust jacket condition. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: The White Man's Conquest of the Dark Continent from 1876 to 1912. COMPETITIVE PRICING! Once paid, book(s) will ship immediately to… Read More

NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1949 Book. Good. Hardcover. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2. TITLE: PEAKS AND LAMAS By MARCO PALLIS 1949 75 unique photographs AUTHOR: MARCO PALLIS PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) /COPYRIGHT: ALFRED A. KNOPF, NY 1949 EDITION: Reprint Edition Revised and completely reset 1949 CATEGORY: Adventures, Reprints BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: Red BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: WITH 75 UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN By THE AUTHOR AND HIS FRIENDS, AND 3 MAPS. An adventurous account of climbing in the Himalayas - a profound and revealing study of Tibetan Buddhism - an informed and detailed revelation of Tibetan art and life. Reprint Edition Revised and completely reset 1949. ALFRED A. KNOPF, NY 1949. THERE ARE SIMILAR CONDITIONED ALFRED KNOPF 1949 COPIES SELLING IN THE $250+ RANGE ON THE INTERNET AT THE TIME OF THIS RESEARCH!!! CONDITION: The jacket has some chipping and splitting all about the spine and edges. The front flap has been clipped at the top and bottom edges. There is… Read More

ATLANTA: TUPPER AND LOVE, 1955 Book. Good. Hardcover. TITLE: ADVENTURES OF A SLUM FIGHTER By CHARLES F. PALMER signed 1955 First Edition AUTHOR: CHARLES F. PALMER PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: TUPPER AND LOVE, ATLANTA 1955 EDITION: First Edition CATEGORY: Signed, Adventure, Rare BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: Orange CONDITION: The dust jacket is in good condition; there is a really minor chip to the front bottom edge at the hinge; the $4.00 price is still on the front flap. The half title page is signed by the author in a blue pen.

NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901 Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8 x 5. TITLE: THE WAYS OF THE SERVICE 1901 ILLUSTR By HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY AUTHOR: FREDERICK PALMER PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) /COPYRIGHT: Charles Scribner's Sons, NY 1901 EDITION: Reprint Edition Assumed with 1900 and 1901 on the copyright page (there was a reference found that the book was first published in 1901, so this may be a first edition) CATEGORY: War, Illustrators ---NOT SIGNED--- BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket CONDITION: (All defects if any are formulated into pricing by ViewFair Books Books. If ViewFair Books miss any defects or highlights on any book/printings, our policy is to make immediate amends to any customer): The book is without a dust jacket. The outside is in fair condition with a mildly used look to it. The board is a little weak at the hinge. There is a private stamp on the inside board. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean, and book is in fair plus… Read More

BOSTON: D. LOTHROP AND COMPANY, 1886 Book. Good. Hardcover. TITLE: OUR BOYS AND GIRLS AT HOME AND ABROAD By MRS. G. R. ALDEN (PANSY) 1886 AUTHOR: MRS. G. R. ALDEN (PANSY) PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: D. LOTHROP AND COMPANY, BOSTON 1886 EDITION: First Edition CATEGORY: Children, Decorative, Education BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: COLORED LITHO LIKE PICTURE OF CHILDREN CONDITION: The outside of the book is in good condition; there is a chip to the bottom edge of the spine; the back board has a small chip to the color; the corner edges have light scuffs. There is a nice old style Christmas gift inscription from 1886 on the first front free endpaper. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. SIZE: 7 ½ x 10 (approximately) PAGES: Unnumbered pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: Illustrated throughout. STORIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CHOICE ILLUSTRATIONS. There are no other… Read More

NY: HARCOURT, BRACE & WORLD, 1968 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. TITLE: DETERMINED TO LIVE By PIA PAOLI 1968 First Edition AUTHOR: PIA PAOLI PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: HARCOURT, BRACE & WORLD, NY 1968 EDITION: First Edition stated ISBN: None CATEGORY: Medical, First Edition BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: BLUE SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 152 pages. CONDITION: The dust jacket is in good plus condition; there is a small size nick to the front at the bottom edge; there is a smaller nick to the top corner edge; the front flap has been price clipped. Book is without marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: Good+/Good+ dust jacket condition. Translated by DIANA ATHILL. The authentic, engrossing account of a young woman's spirited battle against the world's most dreaded disease, culminating in a complete cure... COMPETITIVE PRICING!… Read More

PA: THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE US ARMY WAR COLLEGE, 1967 Book. Good. Hardcover. TITLE: PRUDENS FUTURI The US Army War College 1901 - 1967 By GEORGE S. PAPPAS AUTHOR: GEORGE S. PAPPAS PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE US ARMY WAR COLLEGE, PA EDITION: First Printing stated CATEGORY: War, Education BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: BLUE CONDITION: The dust jacket has some splits at the front top corner edge and the lower edge. Book is without marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. SIZE: 6 ½ x 9 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 337 pages. Good/Good dust jacket condition. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Printing stated. The US Army War College 1901 - 1967. COMPETITIVE PRICING! Once paid, book(s) will ship immediately to customer (it's on the way), you are welcomed to email about shipment date! REFUNDS: All ViewFair books, prints, and manuscript items are 100%… Read More

NY: DELACORTE PRESS, 1988 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. TITLE: BLOOD SHOT By SARA PARETSKY (signed) 1988 First Edition AUTHOR: SARA PARETSKY PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: DELACORTE PRESS, NY 1988 EDITION: First Edition with 'September 1988 10987654321 and BG' present on the copyright page ISBN: 0440500354 CATEGORY: Signed, Mystery BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: BLUE SIZE: 6 ½ x 9 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 328 pages. CONDITION: The dust jacket is in good plus to fine condition; there are no chips or tears present; the original $17.95 price is still on the front flap. The inside is in good plus to fine condition. The author has signed the title page "Sarah N. Paretsky 2/25/1992." Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. Fine/Fine dust jacket condition. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: A V. I. Warshawski Mystery. COMPETITIVE PRICING! Once paid,… Read More

NY: DELACORTE PRESS, 1992 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. TITLE: GUARDIAN ANGEL By SARA PARETSKY (signed) 1992 Second Edition AUTHOR: SARA PARETSKY PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: DELACORTE PRESS, NY February 1992 EDITION: Reprint Edition with '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 BVG' on copyright page ISBN: 0385299311 CATEGORY: Signed, Mystery BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: GREEN WITH BLACK SPINE SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: 370 pages. CONDITION: The dust jacket is in good plus condition; there is a natural vertical like line on the backside that may be from the gloss applied by the publisher; the original $20.00 price is still on the front flap; the front flap has a short crease line near the top edge. The author has signed the title page "Sara Paretsky 02/25/1992." Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. Good+/Good+ dust jacket condition.… Read More