Encyclopedia of the Written Word by Roman, Klara G - 1968: A Lexicon for Graphology and Other Aspects of Writing

Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Fine with No Dust Jacket as issued. 2004. First Edition. Hard Cover. 281 pages: 6.25 x 9.25 in.: 1.8: KB#005098: No Jacket as Issued. "Here, two dozen distinguished philosophers share their insights and practical suggestions on a diverse range of pedagogic issues with essays on how to motivate students, constructing syllabi for particular courses, teaching particularly complex concepts, and constructing creative examinations. Like its predecessor, Teaching Philosophy will be an indispensable resource for teachers of all levels and in all fields of philosophy, and will be particularly helpful and inspiring to graduate students and professors teaching courses outside of their specialty areas. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. .

Hellman, Lillian: The Searching Wind. PLAY The Viking Press, 1st Ed., First printing Thus, June, 1944. DRAMA. Used. Good/Good unclipped DJ $2.00 price. Protected in a mylar wrap.

Near fine condition, unread, appears as new.

Rare/collectible. This is a first edition copy of James Jerome Gibson's famous book. The cover shows a bit of age and some fade on the spine (see pictures for condition) but otherwise the book is in good condition. The prior owner's name is written on the front leaf but the main text is completely clean. No dust jacket.

1858 first (and only) edition. Hardcover in original brown and gilt blindstamped boards. Overall condition is Good. Boards show moderate general wear, binding is sound. Interior has partially removed Sabbath School bookplate and old seller's pencil note. Missing one front blank. All else complete. Paginates: blank, 67, 2 blanks, with 16 plates included in pagination. The plates are on stiff white paper. Most pages show modest to moderate foxing. 6x4 inches. An uncommon item. None for sale, one found at auction (this copy). WorldCat locates 4 physical copies. See OCLC: 15031839. Please see images of the book you will receive. Feel free to inquire. Notes: Interest here is in the detailed vignettes which show Mom on fire, Junior getting his foot amputated, murder, shipwrecks and more. Then there are the elaborate borders which include snakes, skulls, skeletons and burning cups of fire. Introduction says this is intended for children. Definitely not at bedtime. [Alcoholism, Sociology]

A Flitch Of Bacon, or The Custom of Dunmow (Copyright 1854, George Routledge & Sons.. "Published 1854 by Geo. Routledge. By William H. Ainsworth Published in London. Leatherbound edition. One of a set titled "Ainsworth's Novels" Illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and titled in the same manner as depicted. RARE. "This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Please see our stock photo. Used. Very Good Condition/ No dust jacket as issued. Attractive marbled black leather boards with 5 ribs and gold titling, gold top stain. A story about traditional British marriage practices of yore.

Gaddis, Thomas E.: Birdman Of Alcatraz, The Story of Robert Stroud .1955 Random House 1st. Edition. BIOGRAPHY. True crime, Ornithology. Stated First Printing Thus Exlib. Good- condition. Spine is a bit cocked. No Dust jacket is included. "The fantastic true story of the prisoner with the longest record of solitary confinement in the United States – who became a leading authority on birds." The original source material for the gripping American film starring Burt Lancaster. Will ship from Oregon.

THE ROSE B EDITION. Du Bose, Heyward. Porgy (1925 George H. Doran Mauve "B" Hardcover 1st Edition/ 2nd printing thus, known as the Mauve or Rose "B" Edition. Decorated By Theodore Nadejen. USED. Good Condition/ No Dust Jacket. Mauve/Purple boards with gold gilt titling and owl cartouche. ORIGINAL SOURCE MATERIAL FOR "PORGY AND BESS", THE DRAMATIC BROADWAY MUSICAL AND MOTION PICTURE, SCORED BY AMERICAN COMPOSER GEORGE GERSHWIN.

Wharton, Edith. The Children. D. Appleton 1928 Stated First Printing, September, 1928. Black boards with Yellow titling and ornamentation. (1) on the last page of the text. Used. Very Good Condition/ No DJ Included. 347 pages. States (1) on the last page. Says "Moters" on page 135. New York & London. 5 5/8 X 7 7/8. A square, solid copy. RARE. Plot Summary: "First published in 1928, The Children is one of Edith Wharton's later novels, published when the author was in her mid-sixties. Like much of Wharton's fiction, it explores the moral complexities of socially unacceptable relationship – in this instance, one between a middle-aged man and a teenage girl."

Bruno Munari's ABC. 1960 First American Edition, The World Publishing Company. Impression COHW. 8 ¾ X 11 7/8. EXLIB. Good condition/ Good+ original price-clipped dust jacket. Rare in jacket. Protected in mylar wrap. The alphabet as envisioned and and presented by brilliant Italian Artist and educator Bruno Munari, Father of: Modern Graphic Design,The Futurist Movement, Useless Machines, Mobiles, Spacial Environment, Kinetics, Concrete Art Movement, Direct Projections, Arrythmic Machines. RARE IN ITS ORIGINAL DUST JACKET. Unpaginated. Pages are bright and clean. 1 torn page, taped.