Search Results: Technology from Barbed Wire Books

Detroit, MI: General Motors, 1961. Pamphlet. Fair. Binding is intact but Owners Guide is heavily soiled, stained, and worn with prior owner's notes on covers, inside of cover, and tipped in (a complete list of maintenance and repairs performed on his Corvair). Still a fun piece of history surrounding this classic car. Photo is of the copy here at Barbed Wire Books.

n.p.: Chevrolet, n.d. Pamphlet. Fine / Like New. Electrical diagrams for body, engine, and chassis. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

General Motors Corporation, 1965. Paperback. Used- Good condition. First edition. Book shows some shelf wear. Scratch down the top middle on the front cover. Light scuffing on the edges and corners. Light stain on the hood of the car on the front cover. Small stain on the back cover just above the Chevrolet symbol. Faded pencil marking on the top right corner on the Table of Contents page. No further markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

Detroit, MI: General Motors, 1968. First Edition. Pamphlet. Very Good. As New except for dark rubbing all over back cover and very light rubbing to front. Photo is of the copy here at Barbed Wire Books.

Mazda Motor Corporation, 1989. Paperback. Used- Good condition. Book shows shelf wear. Scuffing along the edges and corners of book. Four creases on the lower right hand corner of the front cover. Crease along the left side of the front cover near the spine. A few scratches in the middle on the front cover. Creases on the upper and lower left corners on the back cover. A few scratches on the back cover. Spine has three creases. Fore edge of book is dirty. Small patch of discoloration at the top in the middle of the pages of section G-P. No markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

Wildwood, 1985. Two volumes. Fine. Blue cloth, publisher's bindings. Lower corner of Vol. 2 ever so slightly bumped and rubbed; minor shelf wear to covers at edges and spine. Interiors clean, tight, and free of ownership marks. Gorgeous set! Photo is of the set here at Barbed Wire Books.

Anthroposophic Press, 1976. Hardcover. Used- Good condition. Book is clean and tight. Book shows some shelf wear. Dust jacket has a small tear on the back cover, as well as some wear and small tears around the edges and spine. Book has an inscription from previous owner on the free end paper at the front of the book. No further markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

George G. Harrap & Company, LTD, 1925. Hardcover. Used- Very good condition. Book shows some shelf wear. Dust jacket shows some discoloration and minor damage. There are two small tears, one at the top left corner on the back cover, and one on the bottom right corner on the back. There are a few marks and scratches on the back cover. No further markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

The Cleveland Twist Drill Co., 1951. Business card of author's son laid in (Jacob D. Cox, Jr.). VG. Binding tight; interior clean and free of marks although age-toned overall. One small rust spot on facing flyleaf and back of frontispiece. Red cloth binding shows shelf and handling wear with some scuffing, abrasion, fading of spine, and wear to edges and corners. Overall a clean, solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy here at Barbed Wire Books.

Birkhauser, 2006. Paperback. Used- Very good condition. Book is clean and tight. Book shows very light shelf wear. Book looks near new. Spine has one small dent near the top. No markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

The Cleveland Twist Drill Co., 1951. Business card of author's son laid in (Jacob D. Cox, Jr.), as well as a letter from the same to a Miss Faith R. Cox in San Gabriel, CA dated 1951. VG. Binding tight; interior clean and free of marks although age-toned overall. One small rust spot on facing flyleaf and back of frontispiece and foxing to fly leaves and paste downs at both front and back. Red cloth binding shows minor shelf and handling wear with some scuffing, abrasion, fading of spine, and wear to edges and corners. Overall a clean, solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy here at Barbed Wire Books.

n.p.: n.p., 1975. Very Good. Exhibit catalog of antique tools and instruments used in various professions. Overall a clean, solid copy showing only minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

University of Concepcion, 1978. Hardcover. Used- Good. Signed by the author. Book is clean and tight. Book shows light shelf wear. Bump on the top right corner on the front cover. Bumping on the bottom edge of the spine. Inscribed by the author on the title page. No other markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

Golden, CO: Colorado Railroad Museum, 1990. Hardcover. Fine in NF DJ. DJ has minor shelf and handling wear with creasing, folding, edgewear, and a small 1/4" tear on bottom rear. Overall a gorgeous copy. Photo is of the copy here at Barbed Wire Books.

Paladin Press, 1987. Hardcover with dust jacket. Used- Very Good . dust jacket is in good condition. Book is clean and tight. Books shows light shelf wear. Dust jacket has some discoloration on the spine and the bottom edge on the back cover. Light scuffing on the edges and corners of the dust jacket. One small tear on the top left corner on the back cover of the dust jacket. Name written in pen on the top right corner on the front flyleaf. No further markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

Smithsonian Institution Press, 1969. Hardcover with Mylar-wrapped dust jacket. Used- Very good. Book is clean and tight. Book shows shelf wear. Light scuffing on the edges and corners. Small tear on the middle top edge on the front cover of the dust jacket. Crease on the bottom right corner on the back cover of the dust jacket. Small indented line on the top left side on the back cover of the dust jacket. Top right corner cut off on the front flap of the dust jacket. No markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

The Easton Press, 1986. The Leather-Bound Library of American History. First thus; Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Issued without dust jacket. Used - Fine, "as new" condition. Binding and text block are tight, bright, and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Appears unopened / unread. Bound in full (genuine) leather with hubbed spine. Embossed in 22kt gold on the spine and front and back covers. Heavy duty binding boards. Printed on acid-neutral, archival paper. All edges gilt. Smyth sewn with concealed muslin joints and permanent satin ribbon marker. Notes from History sheet laid in. Photo is of the copy we have at Barbed Wire Books. A beautiful copy.

Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999. VG. Interior clean with no ownership marks. Binding tight. Cover shows minor shelf and handling wear with rubbing, bumping, and chips. Overall a clean, solid copy with minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at the Barbed Wire Books.

Air Education Museum Foundation, 1970. Paperback. Used- Fair condition. Book shows shelf wear. Front and back cover show slight discoloration. Front cover has small crease on upper right corner. Staples from binding are starting to slightly rust. No markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

Mira Digital Publishing, 2015. Near Fine. Clean and unmarked. Tight binding. Minor shelf wear to cover. Photo is of the copy at Barbed Wire Books.