George j downing (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 226 p. (chiefly illus.) 18 x 25 cm. (9 x 7 in.) ; Series: Dover pictorial archive series; ISBN: 0486223647; 9780486223643 LCCN: 74-105523 ; LC: TS2033; Dewey: 688.6 ; OCLC: 105677 ; Reprint of the 1860 ed., with Downing's introd. added ; stiff pictorial paper wrappers ; ex-lib, stamps, label, date due, pocket ; "New Haven, CT entrepreneur James Brewster introduced New Haven carriages to the south in the 1830's. He invested in railroads, canals, and in the G. & D. Cook Carriage Company. Although he opposed slavery, he carried on a lively trade with his southern customers. At the outbreak of war, rather than suffer from his lack of contact with the south, his company began manufacturing gun carriages for use by the Northern Armies. Th is facsimile catalogue is the last produced before the start of the Civil War." ; crease to front cover ; edge wear ; G. Book. …

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Good. New York: Leavitt & Allen, 1854. Rebound; cover very lightly rubbed; edges very barely soiled; front endpaper/half-title page very lightly foxed/soiled; minor spot on pp. 217- 227; minor marginalia in light pencil on two pages; binding tight; cover and interior intact and clean except where noted. hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

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.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rural Essays by A. J. Downing is a collection of essays about rural life in America during the mid-19th century. The author, a noted horticulturist and landscape designer, explores a wide range of topics related to rural living, including agriculture, architecture, gardening, and social customs. The essays are written in a lively and engaging style, and are filled with practical advice and insights into the challenges and rewards of country living. Downing also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand his ideas and recommendations. Overall, Rural Essays is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of rural America, as well as those looking for inspiration and guidance for their own rural pursuits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 94 pages. Fiction: The Terrible Morning; Mountain Time; (part 4 of 5); The Pond; A Serious Study of Love; A Man Needs a Horse; The Importance of Being Kissed. Articles: All Out Against Cancer; Little Miss Innocent; American in Germany; Underwater Wealth; A.W.O.L. De Luxe - Private John Martin, and American in the Canadian army; Fashion on the Downgrade; Lindbergh in Battle (conclusion); The Little Doc - Doris Gnauck; Bad Neighbor Policy - our diplomatic bungling in Latin America. Ads include: Mary Brewer in Ipana ad; Perry Como and Martha Stewart in G.E. Radio ad; Great logging-theme ad for International Trucks; Mercury cars; Elsie the Cow; Piper Cub; American Airline System; REO trucks; Clark's Teaberry Gum; Perilous Holiday (Movie ad); The Lockheed Constellation aircraft; Great back cover Coke ad shows male and female troops on train. Unmarked. Average wear. A sound copy of this vintage issue.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Collier's Magazine, February 23, 1946 - America in Germany Terrible Morning; Mountain Time; (part 4 of 5); The Pond; A Serious Study of Love; A Man Needs a Horse; The Importance of Being Kissed. Articles: All Out Against Cancer; Little Miss Innocent; Ame. Illustrated by McLeod, Ronald; Gillies, Bill (cover); Resnick, Saul;Gregori, Leon; Hurst, Oliver; Michael; Garland, George (illustrator).…