Search Results: Titles starting with U from The Book Shelf

Norma, IL: University Galleries. Very Good. 2000. Paperback. 0945558309 . Ex-Library; Square 4to 9" - 11" tall; 107 pages .

San Francisco: Command Historian's Office. Near Fine. 1983. Paperback. Book is in excellent condition - no defects. "Relations between the United States and the Republic of Korea are rooted in a century of history. But the historic path the two countries have frequently trod together has not been free of obstacles and tragically for the Republic of Korea, has often been overgrown with the brambles of world power politics." Profusely illustrated with maps, photographs, tables and charts. Map endpapers. Scarce copy in this condition.; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 260 pages .

Maine: Social Science Institute. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1956. 2nd. Hardcover. Toning (natural condition) to the inside coverss. ; Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition. Helen signed for both she and Scott on the title page. They have written a report on the time they took to the road from their farm in Maine during the winters from 1952 to 1955. The authors also wrote many popular books based on the back-to-the-earth idea starting with "Living the Good Life." ; 8; 254 pages; Signed by Author .

Maine: Social Science Institute. Very Good. 1956. Paperback. ; They have written a report on the time they took to the road from their farm in Maine during the winters from 1952 to 1955. The authors also wrote many popular books based on the back-to-the-earth idea starting with "Living the Good Life." ; Ex-Library; 254 pages .

Canada: University of Toronto Press. Near Fine. 1992. Paperback. 0802067751 . Book is in excellent condition. The history of Ukraine is divided into five parts in the book and presented chronologically, beginning with an introductory chapter on the prehistory of Ukraine titled The Earliest Times, followed by Part One: Kievan Rus', Part Two: The Polish-Lithuanian Period, Part Three: The Cossack Era, Part Four: Ukraine under Imperial Rule, and Part Five: Twentieth-Century Ukraine. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 666 pages .

California: Howell-North Books. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1970. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. 0831070811 . Dustjacket has some minor wear, a few small closed tears and chips - protected in a Mylar sleeve. ; Signed by the author on the half-title page. Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition - exception to the dustjacket noted. Book is in pristine condition. "The aim of this book is to recapture that intriguing Victorian era and is most entertaining examination of selected facets of the architectural, social and art history of that age." Profusely illustrated with 204 photographs and images. Map endpapers. ; B&W Photographs & Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 176 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Harry N. Abrams. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st. Hardcover. 0810939207 . Previous owner's stamp on half title page. ; Book is in Near Fine condition with a Near Fine dust jacket.1,600 full-color illustrations for more than 1.500 roses. The roses have been "divided into three main categories: old garden, modern garden, and miniature, as well as a special section on wild roses. Every rose is illustrated and accompanied by its classification, the international code nname, nd the common name." Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Heavy and oversize book. Because of weight or size of some books, additional postage may be required. We will notify you if it is necessary to charge you an additional amount. You will then have the option of cancelling the order. ; Color Illustrations; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 472 pages .

CT: The Lyons Press. Near Fine. 2003. Paperback. 1592281605 . Book is in pristine condition. Oversize black and white illustrations, and clear tying instructions, this book will be the perfect companion for outdoorsmen and craftsmen. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 666 pages .

Great Britain: Andre Deutsch. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. Revised Edition. Hardcover. 0233989684 . Both book and dustjacket are in pristine condiiton. "Starting off with a history of pipe smoking, this all-encompassing book describes how pipes are made, tells us how to select, smoke and care for our pipes, discusses women pipe smokers and pipe collecting, includes a chapter on famous pipe smokers in fact and fiction and ends with an international glossary of pipe makers, clubs, suppliers and periodicals." [goodreads] Would make a wonderful gift. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 223 pages .

Portland, Maine: Falmouth Publishing House. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1939. Hardcover. Dustjacket has some edgewear and a couple of short closed tears - protected in a Mylar sleeve. Price-clipped. ; Book is in pristine condition, "Author and artist have delicately blended words with pictures, with the result that here is a revel in childhood fantasy, a world of color and gay impressions in rhyme . . . A lively treasure house of child lore calculated to stir the soul of every youngster." Illustrated endpapers. ; Color Illustrations; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 83 pages .

Berkeley, California: University of California Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1967. 1st. Hardcover. A collection of essays and lectures commemorating the centennial of Unamuno's birth. Usual markings of an ex-library copy, but no label on the book's spine. ; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 253 pages .

New York: John H. Eggers. Very Good+. 1928. Paperback. Corners are very slightly rubbed. Tiny hole punch near spine at top edge (to string together other titles in series? ) - see image. Date written on front cover at top edge. ; Book is in Very Good condition - exceptions noted and priced accordingly. Charming series of books with vivid illustratons by noted illustrator, Harrison Cady. We also have: Buster Bear Invites Old Mr Toad, Jumper the Hare Cannot Sleep, and Peter Rabbit Puts on Airs. ; Color Illustrations; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Very Good. 1950. First Edition. Hardcover. Some blotching along front and back covers' foredge - see image. ; Book is in Very Good condition. Maine setting for boy's adventures. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 243 pages .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good+. 1932. 1st ; 2nd State. Hardcover. Slight sunning to spine - see image. Light surface soiling to the boards. A touch of rubbing to the corners and top of spine - no fraying or tears. ; Book is in excellent condition - exceptions noted. Scarce copy in this condition and price. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 240 pages .

New York: Dell. Very Good+. 1948. Paperback. Book is in excellent condition. Tight binding and clean, unmarked interior. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 256 pages .

New York: Platt & Munk. Very Good. 1942. Hardcover. Two bumped corners. Very faint blotching on front cover - see image. ; Book is in excellent condition - exceptions noted. Tight binding and clean, unmarked text. Profusely illustrated with color and black & white plate and drawings. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 186 pages .

Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Company. Near Fine. 1936. Hardcover. Book is in pristine condition - very unusual for a children's book, and this old ! ! Certainly a gem for a gift, or for the collector, or just to own such a vintage copy of a classic children's author. ; Color Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 33 pages .

New York: Harper. Very Good+. 1911. First Edition. Hardcover. Spine is sunned; a touch of rubbing to some corners - see image. ; Book is in excellent conditioin. Traces the experiences of Razumov, a young Russian student caught up in the aftermath of a terrorist bombing. It deals with topical moral issues such as the defensibility of terrorist resistance to tyranny and the loss of individual privacy in a surveillance society. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 377 pages .

New York: New American Library. Very Good. 1955. Paperback. ; 157 pages .

New York: Ballantine Books. Very Good+. 1972. 2nd Impression. Paperback. Book is in excellent condition - appears to be unread. Noted anthropoligist reports on his research in New Guinea. 48 pages of photographs. ; B&W Photographs; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 265 pages .