basil tozer (47 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Fair. 1932. First Published. 271 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Thumb-marking present. Brown staining to pages throughout. Visible creasing to gutter. Cracking to gutters, with exposed netting. Pages remain intact. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Noticeable tanning to spine and edges. Light marks to boards.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Fair. 1929. First Edition. 236 pages. No dust jacket. Yellow cloth with black lettering. Mild brown staining to pages on occasion. Minimal foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Some gutter cracking. Mild wear to spine, board edges and corners, with notable soiling, staining and marking to boards. Minor tanning to spine.

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 12mo. (20 cm.) 1=242p. Red cloth with paper labels printed in green on the front cover and the spine. Very minor wear to extremities with nothing rubbed through, spine label darkened, cover label slightly darkened, both labels all there, covers clean, else very good to near fine with no internal markings. No dust jacket. This is the true story of a Madame, whom the author calls "Messaline", engaged in prostitution and procuring women for prostitution, who was said to have amassed a fortune between 1914 and 1919 of more than six million francs!

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 4th impression. 4th impression, 1930. Publication of 242 pages. The boards are a little shelf rubbed. On page 5, the corner edge of the page is missing, no text has been affected. There are minor marks on the early and last pages, little within the book, the text remains clear. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Zustand: New. In.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

hardback, 8vo, 242,(16)pp, edges browned, text otherwise clean and binding sound, no inscriptions, red printed cloth, rubbed, front spine edge tarting to fray, Good / no dustwrapper.

Original Cloth. Zustand: Good. Fifth impression. 5 x 7¼" pp. 242 + [12] advertisements. Good + in orange cloth with black lettering to front board and spine. Some fading to front board and wrinkles on the rear board. Firm and tight. Foxing to edges and first few pages. Otherwise clean and bright with no marks, stains or labels. The initials DW and the date 5/33 in pencil on the last page. No dustwrapper.

Blue cloth faded a bit near edge with gilt lettering on front. Spine very faded with some light spots of foxing, gilt lettering, and short splits at bumped head & foot. Name written on page fore-edge. Lacks front free endpaper. Owner's name on foxed half-title page. Scattered foxing on page fore-edge and around front and rear pages. Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 1st Edition. 1st edition, hardback, 8vo, 236,(7)pp, pages browning, flyleaf removed and glued repair to front inner hinge, fawn printed cloth, rubbed and soiled, frayed at top of spine, Fair condition, no dustwrapper.

Hardback (No Dust Wrapper.). Zustand: Good. Condition Notes: Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding which is slightly grubby. A little age-toning to the edges of the text block. First blank excised. The contents complete, clean and tight overall but with the hinges showing in places; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Orange boards with black titles to the spine & upper board; Measures 7½" x 5" (0.8 kg); pp 236; Includes: 9pp. publisher's list; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #200541 ||.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Stapled booklet. Not dated but fron advert, appears to be 1919. pp.46 plus 68 pages of adverts (including covers). Illustrated with photographs and a Sketch map. Promoting Teignmouth as a premier holiday resort just after the end of the First World War. Pictorial card covers, staples rusted. Very good plus.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the fascinating and enduring relationship between humanity and equines in Basil Tozer's 'The Horse In History.' This meticulously prepared historical text delves into the multifaceted role of horses throughout the ages, examining their impact on warfare, transportation, and agriculture. From their contributions to European history to their crucial role in animal husbandry, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the horse's significance. Discover the vital part horses have played in various equestrian sports and activities. A classic study of the animal that shaped civilizations, 'The Horse In History' remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the profound connection between humans and these magnificent creatures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'CONFIDENCE CROOKS AND BLACKMAILERS: Their Ways and Methods' is a compelling exploration of the diverse tactics and psychological maneuvers employed by swindlers and extortionists in the early twentieth century. Written by Basil Tozer, this insightful work offers a deep dive into the criminal underworld, exposing the intricate schemes used by 'confidence men' to deceive the unwary and the ruthless methods of professional blackmailers.The book details a wide array of illicit activities, ranging from elaborate financial frauds and high-stakes gambling scams to social deceptions and predatory extortion. Through a series of illuminating accounts, Tozer reveals the ingenuity and daring of these criminals, providing readers with a fascinating look at the 'long-firm' frauds and various other ruses that defined the era. By stripping away the veneer of respectability often used by these tricksters, the work serves as both a cautionary manual and a historical study of white-collar crime.As a significant contribution to the literature of criminology, 'CONFIDENCE CROOKS AND BLACKMAILERS: Their Ways and Methods' highlights the persistent nature of human vulnerability and the evolution of deceptive practices. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in true crime history, social psychology, and the art of the con.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.