Edgar w nye (10 Ergebnisse)

Hard Cover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. faded black and gilt pictorial titles on deep green cloth. Worn heavily on rear spine edge. Light spots on front cover. Contents tight and clean. Size: Thick Large Octavo. J.H. Smith (illustrator).

hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Missing. Green embossed covers with black and gold titles; edges and covers worn and rubbed; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; no jacket. Endpapers and pages heavily toned; illustrations throughout; interior clean and unmarked; 504 pages.

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

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

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

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

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embark on a whimsical journey through late 19th-century America with 'Nye and Riley's Railway Guide,' a delightful blend of practical travel information and homespun humor. Penned by the beloved American humorists James Whitcomb Riley and Edgar W. Nye, this unique guide offers more than just train schedules and route descriptions; it provides a hilarious snapshot of the era's culture, attitudes, and quirks. Within these pages, readers will discover witty observations, tall tales, and comical anecdotes woven into the fabric of a conventional railway guide. Imagine encountering colorful characters, outlandish situations, and laugh-out-loud moments as you virtually traverse the American landscape by rail. 'Nye and Riley's Railway Guide' is not merely a historical artifact; it is a testament to the enduring power of humor and the timeless appeal of a good story. Whether you are a history buff, a lover of American literature, or simply seeking a good chuckle, this book promises a journey unlike any other.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 will 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.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embark on a whimsical journey through late 19th-century America with 'Nye and Riley's Railway Guide,' a delightful blend of practical travel information and homespun humor. Penned by the beloved American humorists James Whitcomb Riley and Edgar W. Nye, this unique guide offers more than just train schedules and route descriptions; it provides a hilarious snapshot of the era's culture, attitudes, and quirks. Within these pages, readers will discover witty observations, tall tales, and comical anecdotes woven into the fabric of a conventional railway guide. Imagine encountering colorful characters, outlandish situations, and laugh-out-loud moments as you virtually traverse the American landscape by rail. 'Nye and Riley's Railway Guide' is not merely a historical artifact; it is a testament to the enduring power of humor and the timeless appeal of a good story. Whether you are a history buff, a lover of American literature, or simply seeking a good chuckle, this book promises a journey unlike any other.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 will 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.…

The two items are in good condition, lightly aged, and both folded for postage. Both 1p, 12mo. ONE (evidently to Grant Reid, editor of the Northern Figaro, Aberdeen): Signed 'E. W. Nye'. Recipient not named. 'My dear Sir / Your favor of the 9- asking for a photograph to be used in your admirable publication is just received. / I have none that are at all suitable for your purpose but in Regent street at Mr Van der Weyde's studio I am quite sure you can get a very good one and I enclose an order for it, hoping you may get it without delay, fir I would be proud to figure among the artistic portraits done so well as the Figaro does them.' TWO (to Henry Van der Weyde): Signed 'Bill Nye'. Addressed to 'My Dear Mr Van Der Weyde' and reading: 'Will you kindly supply Mr Grant Reid with one of those masterly Dutch Reformed Photographs of mine and make me yet more your debtor and obdient servant / Bill Nye'.…