FS: Assorted books, 1890's - 1980's, $5 each
David Cleaves
I currently have for sale an assortment of books published over the last
century. These are available for $5 each, plus postage (postage is $2 for
the first book, and $1 for each additional book within the US). The books
are described below. If interested, please email to "dcle...@mitretek.org"
for additional info. Thanks, and best regards.
"J.-F. Millet at Barbizon" by Louis Latourrette, translated from French,
published in 1927. The 16 page booklet describes the life of painter
Jean-Francois Millet while working at Barbizon in France. Includes two
plates; a self portrait, and a sketch of Millet’s house in 1875. Has card
covers, and is in very good condition.
"Infant and Child in the Culture of Today," by Arnold Gesell and Francis
Ilg, published in 1943. Contains guidance for child development as seen
in the 1940's. The 399 page book is in good condition with no page tears
or pen marks, but there are some messy fingerprints on the title page, and
the red cloth cover looks a little dirty.
"Scientific Spiritual Healing," by William T. Walsh, published in 1926 by
D. Appleton and Co. The 179 page hardbound book is in very good condition,
with no page tears or pen marks, strong binding.
"The Story of Air Transport," by Jim Ray, published in 1947 by the John C.
Winston Co, First Edition. The 104 page hardbound book is in good condition,
with no page tears or pen marks. However, the book is an ex-library copy,
with property stamps, withdrawn stamp, and removed card pouch. Lots of nice
illustrations by the author.
"Washington Close-Ups," by Edward G. Lowry, published in 1921 by Houghton
Mifflin Co. The 275 page hardbound book describes the politicians who made
up the polititcal scene in Washington at the time. Includes photographs of
many, including Harding, Taft, William Jennings Bryan, Herbert Hoover, and
others. There are a few scattered pencil marks, some very mild water staining,
and weakness in the binding. Overall in good condition, and it does all hold
together. An interesting look at the early 1920's.
"The Arabian Nights’ Entertainments," published in 1899 by Henry Altemus Co.,
the 271 page illustrated hardbound book has been edited for children, and
includes the stories of Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin, Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves,
and two others. The binding is cracked just after the title page, but it is
otherwise in good condition with no page tears or pen marks.
"The Wonders of Natural History," by Frederick and Virgil Collins, published in
1937 by Willey Book Co. Blue cloth covers, 204 pages, includes 88
illustrations/photos, previous owners signature inside front cover, otherwise
very good condition.
"Living With Books, The Art of Book Selection," by Helen Haines, published in
1935 by the Columbia University Press, Number II in their Studies in Library
Service, green cloth covers, everything one needs to know to operate a library
in the 1930's, two previous owners signatures inside the front cover, one lined
out. 505 pages, very sturdy binding.
"Books for Home Reading, For High Schools," published by the National Council
of Teachers of English, third printing (September 1931). The 112 page book has
card covers, and identifies those books that a high school student would find
interesting. Books are broken out by topics and descriptive headings, and
indicate which reading level within the 4 years of high school might be most
appropriate. The book includes copies of plates from many of the books, some
in color, most in black & white. There is a 1 inch tear along the card cover
at the spine crease, and a few stray marks inside.
"Young Children's Story Book of Knowledge," by Lawrence B. Franklin, illustrated
by Alice Carsey, published by Whitman books in 1918. The internals of the 127 page
book are in very good condition, but the covers are detached and the 2 inch band
of cloth connecting them is torn. Since the cloth is such a small portion of the
covers, I would suspect that it could be repaired without too much difficulty.
"Santa Claus's Partner," by Thomas Nelson Page, published by Scribners. The book
is undated, but there is a Christmas gift inscription inside the front cover from
1899. The book is only in fair condition overall. The title page, and 6 of the 7
color illustrations have been cleanly removed from the book, and the 7th illustration
is present, but detached. Both cover hinges are cracked on the inside. The book has
red cloth covers, with gold gilt on the page tops. All of the text is there, and
everything else holds together quite well. Still an interesting read.
"America Comes of Age," by Andre Siegfried, published in 1928, translated by H.H.
and Doris Hemming. The 358 page hardbound book is a look at post WWI America by
French professor Andre Siegfried. Includes an assessment of ethnic, economic,
and political situations at the time. Very good condition.
"Dictators of the Baton," by David Ewen, published in 1943 by Ziff Davis Publishing.
The 304 page hardbound book provides biographical and critical sketches of 30
contemporary (in the 1940's) conductors. Many photographs of the conductors
included. Book is in nice condition, with no page tears or pen marks, strong
binding.
"China, Where it is Today and Why," by Thomas F. Millard, published in 1928 by
Harcourt, Brace and Co. The blank page opposite the front cover has been removed,
otherwise the 350 page hardbound book is in very good condition, with no page
tears or pen marks. Millard was a correspondent stationed in China during the
early 1920's.
"Joseph Stalin, A Short Biography," published (in English) by the Marx-Engels-
Lenin Institute of Moscow in 1947. The 204 page hardbound book is a surplus book
from the Library of Congress (with a nice bookplate inside the front cover).
Includes several photos on Stalin, from a 16 year old youth up through the post
WWII era. Red cloth bookmark attached to the binding. LOC surplus stamp inside
the front cover, and a library number sticker on the front cover. Otherwise, in
very good condition.
"Our Lady in Art," Volume 1, published in 1934 by the Salve Regina Press in
Washington DC. The 63 page hardbound book contains pictures of the various
paintings of the Madonna and Child from the 1300's up through the 1600's.
Generally organized as one picture to a page, with a paragraph below describing
the painting and artist. About 8 paintings are in color, the rest in black and
white. The book is in very good condition with no page tears or pen marks inside.
First American Edition of "Elizabeth the Great," by Elizabeth Jenkins, published
in 1959 by Coward-McCann, Inc. The 336 page hardbound biography is in very good
condition, suffering only from a previous owners signature inside the front cover,
and some wear to the blue-green cloth cover. Includes 16 pages of illustrations.
Missing it's dj.
"The House for You to Build, Buy or Rent," by Katherine and Harold Sleeper,
published in 1948 by John Wiley & Sons. The 313 page hardbound book covers
all aspects of home design and construction in the post WW II era. The book
is in very good condition, suffering only from a removed bookplate inside the
front cover, and a large chunk torn out of the front of the dust jacket.
"Glimpses of Old Heidelberg", a photographic tour of the old part of the city.
Photos are by Rudolf Schuler, and the book is published by Brausdruck GMBH
Heidelberg. Included are a preface by the Mayor of Heidelberg (Dr. Hugo Swart),
10 pages of text about the town and Heidelberg Castle, and 64 pages of black &
white photographs (mostly 1 to a page). There is an old owners signature inside
the front cover in red pencil, and the dust jacket is rather worn (but only a
few tiny tears in it). There is no date, but the clothing on the people look
to be about late 1930's type, and there is a reference to the "new" University
built in 1930.
"The Modern Family Garden Book," by Roy E. Biles, published in 1941 by J.G.
Ferguson. The larger sized, hardbound book is 160 pages long, with many
sketches and illustrations. Twenty chapters cover all aspects of home gardening.
The book is very clean, with no page tears or pen marks, and a crisp binding.
Green cloth covers.
"Guardian of the Wild," by Thomas B. Allen, published by The Indiana University
Press in 1987. The 212 page hardbound book is in near mint, with no page tears
or pen marks, very fresh overall, with a crisp dust jacket. This book documents
the story of the National Wildlife Federation from 1936 - 1986. Includes 8 pages
of photos.
Let me know if anything looks interesting. Thanks, and best regards.
Dave