American guide (66 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VERY. FIRST. A VERY GOOD FIRST IN DJ. New Jersey A Profile in Pictures (American Guide Series).

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. A VERY GOOD HARDCOVER IN DJ. FIFTH.

Zustand: Good. third printing of the second edition (1947); xxvi, 445 pp., plates, folding map in sleeve at the back; hardcover, ex library, lacks the jacket, else text clean & binding tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition. Quarto, illustrated card covers, 400pp. Near fine with pages age-toned.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Spine faded. Some shelf wear. Pages clean.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Compiled and Written by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration. New York: Modern Age Books, (1938). 8vo. 244pp, 5pp of ads. First Edition. Tan cloth stamped in brown and blue. Book in near fine condition, edges of boards slightly rubbed, faint spot on spine, endpapers moderately toned, no dj. 32 Photographs, folded Map in rear. Foreword by Harry L. Hopkins, Adminstrator, Works Project Administration. American Guide Series.; Illustrated; 8voi; 244 pages.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 742 pages. The most comprehensive field guide available to the reptiles and amphibians of N orth America--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from th e go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.Featuring a d urable vinyl binding and over 600 full-color identification photographs organize d for quick access, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amp hibians is the perfect companion in the field. This compact volume contains: --Background information on evolution, anatomy, physiology, habitats, and li fe cycles of a range of reptile and amphibian families.--A detailed look at how reptiles and amphibians survive-how they eat, move around, defend themselves , and combat temperature extremes.--Examinations of metamorphosis, growth an d longevity, and vocalization techniques.--Practical advice on how to respon sibly study reptiles and amphibians in the wild or care for them as pets.…

Zustand: sehr gut - gebraucht. Gebundene Ausgabe 1428 S. Sehr guter Zustand, ohne Namenseintrag Gewicht über 1 kg, ohne Schutzumschlag, ungelesenes Buch. Zustand: 3, sehr gut - gebraucht, Gebundene Ausgabe TBS The Book Service Ltd , 1971-03 1428 S. , Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium, Webster's Guide to American History.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. Dust jacket price clipped. Revised edition. (washington d.c., guidebooks, maps) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Acceptable. Stephens Printing Company 1941 Binding: Hardcover.

Stapled wraps. Zustand: Very Good+. First Edition. Spine faded. Previous owner's name to first page. Faint dampstaining to first few pages; History and environs of Galena, Illinois. Fold-out color map in rear; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 79 pages.

1st edition. 8vo. xxvii + 514pp. B/w. illustrations, e.p. maps. Original light blue cloth speckled by damp. Pictorial d/w. navy lettering to spine, rubbed and torn with loss. US$15.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Revised Second Edition. Compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the the Work Projects Administration in the State of Florida. New York: Hastings House, (1949). Revised Second Edition, bringing the story of Key West up to date. 8vo. 122pp, Index, Bibliography. Light blue boards, fine condition; dj spine faded, small chip to lower edge of front cover panel. A former owner issued a substitute dj by taking a printed jacket for another book and on the blank side printing a photo-copy of portions of the title page to use as the text for the front cover panel; the printed side was for an entirely different book, namely "Collected Poems by Robert Graves". Map endpapers, 49 gravure illustrations. American Guide Series. ; Illustrated; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 122 pages. …

Zustand: leido. rustica, buen estado 999.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. 600pp.Light blue cloth, map endpapers.x-library stamps, "withdrawn" stamp, tape ghosts on the endpapers and the panels. Unclipped pictorial dust jacket worn in back,in mylar. "Florida: A Guide to the Southernmost State" is a classic 1939 guidebook created by the Works Progress Administration's Federal Writers' Project. It provides a comprehensive historical, cultural, and geographical overview of the state, compiled by writers like Zora Neale Hurston and Stetson Kennedy. The book is known for its detailed information and includes driving tours, which offer a fascinating snapshot of Florida during the Great Depression. Book.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. first edition book, some scuff marks on the cover, does not include the dust jacket, light amount of wear along the edges of the cover of the book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. 8vo. xviii(3)4-315p. Profusely illustrated with black and white captioned photos and drawings. Chronology, Supplementary Reading List of Nevada Books, and Index. Folding map in rear pocket. Red cloth with black letters on the front cover and the spine. Very minor wear to extremities with nothing rubbed through, previous owner's bookplates, small dampstain on top of textblock affecting the top and leading edges only of perhaps two dozen pages, map fine in pocket, else very good and better with no internal markings. No dust jacket. The American Guide Series.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Washington: GPO, 1937. First Edition. Large, thick 8vo. xxvi,1141pp, Index. Black cloth very good (shelf edges slightly rubbed, gilt letters on spine dulled), lacking dj. Numerous illustrations, several maps and plans within text, and 2 folded maps in rear pocket. American Guide Series of the Federal Writers' Project Works Progress Administration.; Illustrated; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 1141 pages.…

Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. THE WPA GUIDE TO CONNECTICUT - A LANDMARK OF AMERICAN DOCUMENTATION. A first edition of the Connecticut volume in the celebrated American Guide Series, produced under the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. Created through the work of writers, researchers, historians, and local contributors across the country, the series documented the landscapes, communities, history, architecture, folklore, and cultural character of the United States. Connecticut: A Guide to Its Roads, Lore, and People is among the most highly regarded state guides in the series, distinguished by its extensive historical material, architectural descriptions, transportation routes, maps, and photographic documentation. A DISTINCTIVE AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES VOLUME. This Connecticut guide is notable for its prominent association with author John H. Davis and for its extraordinary publication history. It became one of the most frequently reprinted volumes in the American Guide Series, reflecting enduring interest in Connecticut history, travel, architecture, and regional culture. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: +++ Red fabricoid binding with gilt-stamped lettering to spine; octavo; 8.25 inches tall; xxxiii, 539 pages, including index and bibliography. +++ Illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs arranged in eight sections emphasizing Connecticut architecture and historic sites. +++ Includes 23 maps within the text, a large folding colored map with three additional maps on the verso housed in the rear pocket, and a tour map guide printed on the front endpapers. +++ Includes the original rear pocket map assembly and the original dust jacket. +++ Published as part of the American Guide Series by Houghton Mifflin Company in association with the Federal Writers' Project. CONDITION: VERY GOOD WITH DUST JACKET. The binding is tight and square. Text clean with light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with foxing confined primarily to the preliminary pages. The original dust jacket is present, protected in Mylar. The jacket is price-clipped, lightly rubbed, and edge-worn, with a small area of loss at the top of the spine. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: THE AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES & THE WPA ERA: The Federal Writers' Project's American Guide Series stands as one of the most ambitious documentary publishing efforts of the New Deal era. Beginning during the Great Depression, the project employed writers and researchers throughout the United States to record local history, geography, architecture, folklore, industry, and culture. The resulting state guides remain important primary sources for understanding America during the 1930s, preserving descriptions of communities, landmarks, and regional identities that might otherwise have disappeared. CONNECTICUT DOCUMENTED IN THE NEW DEAL ERA: The Connecticut volume combines travel information with historical interpretation, architectural observation, regional folklore, and documentary photography. Its emphasis on roads, towns, historic buildings, and local traditions reflects the broader goal of the American Guide Series: presenting the United States as a collection of distinctive communities rather than simply a collection of destinations. GENRES: American Guide Series, WPA Publications, Travel Guides, Regional History, Americana, Documentary Photography, New Deal Literature, Architectural History SUBJECTS: Connecticut History, Federal Writers' Project, Works Progress Administration, WPA, American Guide Series, New Deal, New England Travel, Connecticut Architecture, Historic Sites, American Folklore, Regional Studies, Road Guides, Depression-Era Publishing Ref: Scharf & Schoyer, #108; Hunter, 6.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. 549pp. Blue cloth, gilt lettering. map endpapers, Damp stain on front panel and fading on spine. Map in rear pocket. "Oregon, The End of the Trail" describes the final destination and the historical context of the Oregon Trail's conclusion, which was the Willamette Valley, specifically Oregon City. It refers to a 2,000-mile overland route from Independence, Missouri, to the Willamette Valley that enabled the migration of hundreds of thousands of pioneers in the mid-1800s. The end of the trail was a time of both accomplishment after a perilous journey and the beginning of new lives in the West, though the trail's use declined sharply with the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869. Book.…