Search Results: Titles starting with D from The Book Shelf

New York: Spivak. Good. 1938. Paperback. Chips and rubbing to some edges and corners. ; Book is in good condition - exceptions noted. Tight binding and clean, unmarked text. This edition has been "cut to speed up the story - always with the permission of the author or his publisher." this is Bestseller Mystery, No. B22; Bestseller Mystery Series; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 125 pages .

New York: Doubleday & Company. Near Fine. 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Book is in excellent condition. Describes the various kinds of trolls found in Norway's mountains and relates some of the stories associated with them. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 62 pages .

Maine: Greater Portland Landmarks. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. 9780939761142 . Both book and dustjacket are in pristine condition. This work "is an essential resource In understanding how the City of Portland developed and evolved. "The authors conducted original research on the neighborhoods and buildings and uncovered numerous primary source documents and photographs that had never before been systematically studied or made readily accessible to the public. Indexed with a bibliography. Black & white photos throughout. "; ; 216 pages .

New York: Atheneum. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1968. 1st. Hardcover. Dustjacket, price-clipped, has two tiny closed tears to top edge of rear panel and seam of front cover - see image. Protected in a Mylar sleeve. Book has sunning to top edge of front cover. A trace of damping most noted to top edge of text block which is half-yellow. ; Both book and dustjacket are in Very Good condition - exceptions noted. True First Edition copy. One of the most important works in science. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 226 pages .

New York: Harry N. Abrams. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1970. Hardcover. 0810900718 . Slight rubbing to the dustjacket edges - see image. ; Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition. Dali's themes and philosophical reflections are illustrated in a chronological collection of his cosmic paintings. Divided into five sections entitled The Planetarian Dali, The Molecular Dali, The Monarchical Dali, The Hallucinogenic Dali, and The Futuristic Dali with examples of each. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 155 pages .

New York: The Macmillan Company. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1925. First Edition. Hardcover. Bookplate on verso of front free endpaper. ; Both book and dustjacket are in pristine condition - exception noted. "Humorous text and pictures tell the story of Dame Wiggins's seven cats and their exploits in skating, going to school, learning to sing, etc." [worldcat]; The Little Library; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 76 pages .

Chicago: Novel Books. Very Good+. 1960. First Edition. Paperback. Book is in excellent condition. Scarce copy in this First Edition. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 128 pages .

New York: Mercury Press. Very Good+. 1984. Plastic comb binding. 0936132068X . Several light spots on the covers - see image. ; Book is in excellent condition - exception noted. A children's picture book, richly illustrated by Varvara Auer, about the elves of the forest and one brave elf who must leave his home to search for water for the thirsty trees. ; Oblong 4to 11" - 13" tall .

New York: McGraw-Hill. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 0070476004 . Previous owner's label on inside front cover. Spine sunned. See image. ; Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition. From the library of Sanford Phippen, Maine author. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 251 pages .

New York: Viking Press. Very Good. 1937. 1st. Hardcover. Age toning spotting on some pages - does not affect the integrity or legibility of text or illustrations. Edgewear to covers - see image. Thematic bookplate to front free endpaper - no names added. ; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; 78 pages .

Xlibris Corporation. Near Fine. 2112. Presentation Copy. Paperback. 9781469161525; . Signed and inscribed: "For Sandy - With appreciation for your support over the years. . . . " From the library of Sanford Phippen, Maine author. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 71 pages; Signed by Author .

Maryland: Half Halt Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1989. Hardcover. 0939481170 . Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition. This how-to guide explains proven techniques for creating personal freestyle ride in the dressage musical freestyle. Choreography and design and selecting the right music for the rider and horse are given for First Level through Grand Prix. Original bill of sale laid in. ; B&W Diagrams; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 125 pages .

New York: Garden City. Very Good+. 1922. First. Hardcover. A little fraying at top of spine, and minor, light rubbing in a couple of places - bottom spine and rear cover - but no tears or fraying. ; Book is in excellent condition - exceptions noted. Tight binding, and clean, unmarked interior and text. Brilliant colored front cover illustration - see image. Colored illustrated endpapers. Scarce in this edition and condition. ; Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 274 pages .

New York: E. P. Dutton. Very Good. 1926. Hardcover. Previous owner's name on half-title page. ; Book is in excellent condition. A young adult adventure story featuring Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Luth a French soldier and explorer who is the first European known to have visited the area where the city of Duluth, Minnesota, United States, is now located and the head of Lake Superior in Minnesota." Map endpapers. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 389 pages .

New York: Barse & Hopkins. Near Fine. N.D.. Hardcover. ; 9 pages .

New York: Cassell & Company, Ltd.. Very Good+. 1882. Hardcover. Slight fraying at top and bottom of spine. Rear gutter starting, but intact. ; Book is in excellent condition - exceptions noted. Tissue guard on frontispiece. 75 illustrations by Dore. All edges gilt. Bright gilt images and lettering on front board - see image. No date given, but previous owner's name gives date of Dec. 15th, 1882. Very heavy book. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 183 pages .

Kentucky: Turner Publishing, Inc.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1563115344 . In dust jacket; Dustjacket has two closed 1" tears along the edge. ; Signed by two of the authors: Mary Jo Joseph and Janet Hamner. "Here is the first-ever attempt at a comprehensive survey of [Boyle County, Kentucky]. " Glossy heavy-stock paper, map endpapers. Profusely illustrated with color and B&W photographs. ; Color & B&W Photographs, Drawings, & Maps; Square 4to 9" - 11" tall; 232 pages; Signed by Author .

Maine: Down East Books. Near Fine. 2001. First Edition. Paperback. 0892725117 . Book is in pristine condition. From the library of Sanford Phippen, Maine author. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 280 pages .

London: Methuen. Very Good+. 1983. Paperback. 0413509605 . Book is in excellent condition - collectible! A British publication not available in the United States at the time. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 202 pages .

New York: Henry Schuman. Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket. 1952. Hardcover. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 148 pages .