John s sewall (38 Ergebnisse)

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: As New. Adventures in the China Seas.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket as Issued. Gilt titles on black cloth. 291pp, top edge gilt. A fresh, like new copy.

very good small brown cloth, little used if at all. SEWALL, JOHN S. The logbook of the captain's clerk: adventures in the China seas. Edited by Arthur Power Dudden. Chicago: The Lakeside Press : R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1995, cv, 291pp., . Lakeside classics.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Cover shows minor rubbing, pages clean, binding tight.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine.

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

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket.

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. (east asia, description and travel) A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Zustand: Fair. 1905. No Edition Stated. 278 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Pink cloth. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. With photographic frontispiece. Pages have slight foxing, tanning and minor thumbing. Many dog-eared corners. Faint creases to some pages. Reinforced hinges. Slight stains and marks. Text block edges intensely tanned. Boards have some edge wear, with slight bumping and fraying to corners, while spine ends are moderately crushed and rubbed. Slightly scratched, rubbed and marked overall. Spine is slightly sunned. Book has a moderate forward lean. …

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. 1995. R.R.Donnelley & Sons Co, Chicago, 1995. Hard Cover, brown boards, gilt titles. Book condition : As new, appears unread. A very clean copy. Bookseller Inventory #003356. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. N/A (illustrator). N/A.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 4 x 7 in. Black cloth boards with gilt titles. Condition is VERY GOOD ; no shelf wear, covers foxed and dust-stained. Binding tight and text unmarked. Memoir. Stax.

Near fine in gilt-stamped boards.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. APPEARS UNREAD. Hardcover. ORIGINAL 1995 chocolate brown clothbound Lakeside Press printing with gilt titles and decoration. Pages are clean and unmarked with gilt top-edge. Minimal shelf-wear, otherwise AN UNBLEMISHED COPY.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket 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: Very Good. Very Good condition. (East Asia, United States Naval Expedition to Japan, Travel) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The Lakeside Classics. Edited by Arthur Power Dudden. 7x4.5 dark brown cloth with gilt stamping.

Zustand: Fair. First edition copy. . Hinges cracked. Stamped on front endpage. (East Asia, China, Japan, Travel).

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. AS NEW copy. BP/Lakeside Classics.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. (East Asia, description and travel) 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.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. The Logbook of the Captain's Clerk: Adventures in the China Seas 1995 Lakeside Classics Edition. Hardcover bound in dark blue/grey cloth with bright gilt lettering on the spine and a gilt publisher's medallion depicting a Native American chief on the front cover. This volume is part of the esteemed Lakeside Classics series, published annually by R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company. It features Sewall's firsthand account of maritime experiences. The Lakeside Classics series, initiated in 1903 by R. R. Donnelley & Sons, is highly regarded by collectors for its commitment to preserving and presenting significant historical narratives, particularly those related to American exploration, travel, and adventure. Each annual volume is meticulously produced, often reprinting rare and important first-person accounts, making the series a cornerstone of Americana collecting. This 1995 volume offers a unique glimpse into 19th-century naval life and encounters in the China Seas, including observations related to the Taiping Rebellion, edited by Arthur Power Dudden, providing valuable insight into a pivotal period of global maritime history and East-West relations. Condition: New Exterior - Gilt lettering is bright and complete. The spine is firm and square. Dark blue/grey cloth boards are clean with no marks or stains. The gilt publisher's medallion on the front cover is bright and complete. Edges are sharp with no wear. Gilt on the spine and front cover is bright and complete. Hinges are firm. The binding is tight. Interior - Pages are clean and crisp.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Publisher's full brown cloth, gilt lettering on spine, gilt medallion on cover, t.e.g. Profusely illustrated with Color and B&W maps, photographs and reproductions. These are the experiences of American sailor, minister and professor John Smith Sewall (1830-1911) aboard the warship U.S.Saratoga, later one of the "Black Ships" of Commodore Matthew Perry's Squadron sent to Japan (1853-1854). As a captain's clerk aboard the Saratoga from 1850-1854, Sewall logged the ship's daily activities. This book was written a half century later and includes Sewall's commentaries as well as references to later incidents. These were part of the American expeditions that culminated in the establishment of diplomatic and trade relations with Japan. Commodore Perry accepted the task of opening Japan to the West and succeeded, through meticulous planning, a show of force, and diplomatic skill. With the Treaty of Kanagawa, Perry set in motion the process whereby Western ideas and commerce eventually penetrated Japan. This volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square, and clean. AS NEW. . The Lakeside Classics Series. Vol. 93. Color and B&W illustrations. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. cv, 283, (7) pp.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Publisher's full brown cloth, gilt lettering on spine, gilt medallion on cover, t.e.g. Profusely illustrated with Color and B&W maps, photographs and reproductions. These are the experiences of American sailor, minister and professor John Smith Sewall (1830-1911) aboard the warship U.S.Saratoga, later one of the "Black Ships" of Commodore Matthew Perry's Squadron sent to Japan (1853-1854). As a captain's clerk aboard the Saratoga from 1850-1854, Sewall logged the ship's daily activities. This book was written a half century later and includes Sewall's commentaries as well as references to later incidents. These were part of the American expeditions that culminated in the establishment of diplomatic and trade relations with Japan. Commodore Perry accepted the task of opening Japan to the West and succeeded, through meticulous planning, a show of force, and diplomatic skill. With the Treaty of Kanagawa, Perry set in motion the process whereby Western ideas and commerce eventually penetrated Japan. . This volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square and clean. AS NEW. . The Lakeside Classics Series. Vol. 93. Color and B&W Maps, Photographs, and Reproductions. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. cv, 283, (7) pp.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Publisher's full brown cloth, gilt lettering on spine, gilt medallion on cover, t.e.g. Profusely illustrated with Color and B&W maps, photographs and reproductions. These are the experiences of American sailor, minister and professor John Smith Sewall (1830-1911) aboard the warship U.S.Saratoga, later one of the "Black Ships" of Commodore Matthew Perry's Squadron sent to Japan (1853-1854). As a captain's clerk aboard the Saratoga from 1850-1854, Sewall logged the ship's daily activities. This book was written a half century later and includes Sewall's commentaries as well as references to later incidents. These were part of the American expeditions that culminated in the establishment of diplomatic and trade relations with Japan. Commodore Perry accepted the task of opening Japan to the West and succeeded, through meticulous planning, a show of force, and diplomatic skill. With the Treaty of Kanagawa, Perry set in motion the process whereby Western ideas and commerce eventually penetrated Japan. This volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square, and clean. AS NEW. . The Lakeside Classics Series. Vol. 93. Color and B&W illustrations. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. cv, 283, (7) pp.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Publisher's full brown cloth, gilt lettering on spine, gilt medallion on cover, t.e.g. Profusely illustrated with Color and B&W maps, photographs and reproductions. These are the experiences of American sailor, minister and professor John Smith Sewall (1830-1911) aboard the warship U.S.Saratoga, later one of the "Black Ships" of Commodore Matthew Perry's Squadron sent to Japan (1853-1854). As a captain's clerk aboard the Saratoga from 1850-1854, Sewall logged the ship's daily activities. This book was written a half century later and includes Sewall's commentaries as well as references to later incidents. These were part of the American expeditions that culminated in the establishment of diplomatic and trade relations with Japan. Commodore Perry accepted the task of opening Japan to the West and succeeded, through meticulous planning, a show of force, and diplomatic skill. With the Treaty of Kanagawa, Perry set in motion the process whereby Western ideas and commerce eventually penetrated Japan. This volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square, and clean. AS NEW. . The Lakeside Classics Series. Vol. 93. Color and B&W Maps, Photographs, and Reproductions. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. cv, 283, (7) pp.…

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket (travel, east asia, history) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. (maritime history, adventure, memoir, china, japan) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.