Search Results: Titles starting with L from The Book Shelf

Paris: Librairie Centrale Des Beaux-Arts. Very Good. 1905. Hardcover. Final pages are damp-stained, but it does not affect the integrity of the book nor the legibility of the text or illustrations. Boards are slightly scuffed and edgeworn. ; Book is in excellent condition - exceptions noted. Heavy three-quarter dark brown leather covers and spine. Marbled endpapers. No date, but probably mid-1900-1910. Five raised bands and gilt lettering on spine. Tight binding and clean, unmarked text. Scarce. French language. ; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 738 pages .

New York: DK Publishing. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2014. First Edition. Hardcover. 9781465422866 . Book and slipcase are in pristine condition. "Stunning images and in-depth exploration of the real buildings, like the Guggenheim or the Empire State Building, on which the LEGO Architecture series is based: a comprehensive look at the creation of these intricate sets. Learn why the LEGO team chose certain pieces and what particular challenges they faced. Read about the inspiration behind the creative processes and what designing and building techniques were used on various sets. Featuring profiles of the LEGO artists and builders who created the series." [worldcat] ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 232 pages .

New York: Berkley Books Publishing. Near Fine. 1974. Hardcover. 0399112707 . The book is in pristine condition. A four-year study by a researcher who witnessed transactions between men and the call girls without her presence being known. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 347 pages .

Paris: Calmann Levy. Very Good+. 1895. Hardcover. A little rubbing to the spine's edges and lower board's edges, but not a distraction to the overall attractive appearance of the book. ; Brown half-leather with marbled boards. Four raised bands and bright gilt floral design and lettering on spine. Marbled endpapers. Tiny bookseller's tag on inside rear board (Books Inc. San Francisco) . Tight binding and clean, unmarked text. Previous owner's name, Murray Peabody Brush, date and place (Paris 6/18/95) on front free page. Text in French. Author was illigitimate son of the noted dramatist and novelist. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 299 pages .

Paris: Librairie Hachette. Very Good. 1954. Softcover. Wear to the cover, particularly at the edges - only one tiny chip at top of spine edge. ; Color and Black & white photographs of buildings, portraits, architectural details, and scenes of the famous Loire Valley in France. Text in French. Translation of title is probably: The Spectacular Night of the Chateaux Loire. French-folded covers. ; Color Plates; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 116 pages .

Paris: Plon-Nourrit & Cie. Very Good. N.D.. Hardcover. Top half of spine frayed. ; ; 47 pages .

Paris: Editions De La Connaissance. Very Good. 1938. Card Covers. The red cardboard folder has some closed tears and a few small chips along the edges. ; Text in French. Red folder with 20 plates - out of 22. All plates are in Very Good condition - suitable for framing. Introduction by Jacques Dupont. 20 plates (I through XX) - priced accordingly. ; Les Gandes Oeuvres D'Art Series; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Paris: Librairie Plon. Very Good-. N.D.. Hardcover. ; 36 pages .

Maine: Thorndike Press. Very Good. 1982. Paperback. 0896210669 . Previous owner's name scratched out on half-title page. ; Book is in excellent condition - exception noted. "These stories run the gamut from the traditional Downeast tale to satirical pieces on home and family." ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 95 pages .

Maine: Thorndike Press. Very Good+. 1982. Paperback. 0896210669 . Book is in excellent condition. "These stories run the gamut from the traditional Downeast tale to satirical pieces on home and family." ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 95 pages .

Vanguard Library. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1953. Hardcover. Book is slightly slanted. ; Tight binding and clean, unmarked text. Small bookseller's tag on verso of front free endpaper (Boucher Den Haag). Pre-trial edition so the language is different than what was ultimately published. ; Vanguard Library Series; Vol. 22; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 245 pages .

Maine: Lamoine Baptist Women's Ministries. Near Fine. 2010. Spiral bound. Cookbook is in pristine condition - would make a wonderful gift. A brief history of the Town of Lamoine, Maine, on the Downeast Coast. Followed by recipes of all types - all given attribution by those submitting them. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Stillwater, MN: Dodd, Mead & Co. Very Good+. 1998. 1st ; 1st Printing. Paperback. 089658397 . Signed on title page by author and both photographers. Beautiful photos and informative text illustrate the traditional values, strong agricultural economy, history of caring for the land, and its people of this historic county. ; Color Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 144 pages .

New York: Harper & Brothers. Very Good+. 1905. Hardcover. Short stories. Tight binding, with clean, crisp, clean and unmarked text. Covers are bright colored blue green, with bright gold lettering and blind stamped image on spine. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 321 pages .

Philadelphia: Dorrance Publishing. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. Review Copy. Hardcover. 0805920854 . This is a review copy sent to R. R. Bowker and they have their stamp on the front free endpaper: "Not For Sale." ; Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition. Author is a scholar and expert on Guatemala since the 1940's, here she interprets for the reader the landscape, customs and daily life of the peoples. All of this is presented with affection, sometimes with wit or humor, and with a keen understanding of the various peoples of the country as well as a sound knowledge of the Mayan civilization. Included are many photographs and recipes. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 172 pages .

New York: Bantam Books. Very Good+. 1977. 1st. Paperback. Book is in excellent condition. The author is an award-winning illustrator, author, and faery authority. His books include the international best-sellers Faeries, Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book, Lady Cottington's Fairy Album, and The Faeries' Oracle. He also served as the conceptual designer on Jim Henson's films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Scarce copy in this First Edition and this condition, and at this price. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

New Hampshire: Sugar Ball Press. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1945. Hardcover. Dustjacket is shelf worn with closed small tears and a small chip on the back cover bottom. ; Book is in excellent condition. "Here is something of the geography, the history, the points of interest, the people of one of the most interesting regions of America. General chapters on the whole area, and separate chapters on Castine, Belfast, Camden, Rockland, Mount Desert, Deer Isle, Vinalhaven, and the lesser islands. 38 pages of gravure type illustrations." Map endpapers. ; B&W Photographs; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 181 pages .

Maine: Self-Published. Very Good+. 1977. Limited Edition. Paperback. Book is in excellent condition. From the library of Sanford Phippen, Maine author. Limited edition, number 324 out of 1250 copies. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 55 pages .

New York: Book Collectors League. Very Good+. 1850. Hardcover. Mild rubbing to some edges - see image. Previous owner's name on verso of front free endpaper. ; Book is in excellent condition - would make a wonderful gift. 3/4 leather on marbled boards. Gilt lettering and images on spine. TEG. Marbled endpapers. Full page illustrations. Tissue guard on frontispiece. Virtu edition. Scarce copy. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall .

New York: Henry Holt and Company. Very Good. 1993. Uncorrected Proof. Paperback. Uncorrected Proof with publisher's promotional material included. Scarce in this format. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 338 pages .