Search Results: Authors starting with J from Horizon Books

London, Macmillan and Co., 1895, First edition. . original blue pictorial gilt cloth, gilt ruled and with gilt spine title lettering, edges a little rubbed, signature and bookplate on endpaper, light foxing, very good sound copy, with a 'presentation copy' blind-stamp on title from the publisher. . 8vo [23.5 x 16 cm]; xviii, 297, [ii, ads] pp, frontis with tissue guard, numerous illustrations from photos and drawings including full-page, 3 foldout colored maps, showing author's route, index. . Arctic Bibliography 7940: 'In the fall of 1893 the author went to Vaygack Island, explored it and spent a year living among the Samoyeds using reindeer and ponies for sledge hauls. He travelled the arctic coast from Vaygach to the Pachora, ascended that river to Ust Tsilma, traveled westward to the Mezen via the Pinega to Archangel, thence eastward around the White Sea and north across the Kola to Varanger Fiord. This journey was undertaken to learn winter travel methods and gather… Read More

London, Macmillan and Co., 1895, First edition. . original blue pictorial gilt cloth, gilt ruled and with gilt spine title lettering, edges a little rubbed, signature and bookplate on endpaper, light foxing, very good sound copy. . 8vo [23.5 x 16 cm]; xviii, 297, [ii, ads] pp, frontis with tissue guard, numerous illustrations from photos and drawings including full-page, 3 foldout colored maps, showing author's route, index. . Arctic Bibliography 7940: 'In the fall of 1893 the author went to Vaygack Island, explored it and spent a year living among the Samoyeds using reindeer and ponies for sledge hauls. He travelled the arctic coast from Vaygach to the Pachora, ascended that river to Ust Tsilma, traveled westward to the Mezen via the Pinega to Archangel, thence eastward around the White Sea and north across the Kola to Varanger Fiord. This journey was undertaken to learn winter travel methods and gather information from the natives in preparation for the author's Franz Josef Land… Read More

London, Jonathan Cape, [1935], First edition. . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, spine a little darkened with wear at spine ends, very good, clean copy, with an inscription on half title page from Ben (presumably author), dated 1935. . 8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 285 pp, plates from photos, map endpapers. . A description of Afghanistan before the invasions of modern times, with interesting observations. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Philadelphia, Porter & Coates, 1893, second edition, expanded with additional legends. . original pictorial gilt decorated cloth, all edges gilted, spine bit darkened, fine. . 12mo [19.5 x 13 cm]; [ii], 402 pp, frontis, plates from photos, appendix. . Nicely illustrated. Ricks p. 130. Wickersham 5337. Smith 5103. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Longmans, Green and Co., 1888, First edition. . recent morocco-backed marbled boards, light foxing, very good solid copy. . 8vo [23 x 16 cm]; xxiv, 502 pp, color lithograph (chromolithograph) frontis after sketch by Younghusband, 9 other plates, other illustrations in text, folding hand-colored map, table, index. . Cordier Sinica 2748. Taylor 109. A narrative of the author's extensive travels in the area with detailed descriptions of the peoples including the smaller tribes, their customs, daily life, religion, productions, etc. One of the appendices is on opium and its use, another on official corruption. He describes the journeys of earlier explorers including De La Bruniere and Venault. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Hawthorn Books, [1977], . . original two part cloth with spine title lettering, dj (clipped), fine in near fine dj. . 12mo [21.5 x 14 cm]; xiii, 232 pp, illustrations from drwgs, tables, glossary, index. . Good practical advise and suggestions with hundreds of varieties of flowers described, lists of plants for various conditions, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, The Hakluyt Society, 1996, First Edition. . original pictorial gilt cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj, fine, clean and bright. . 8vo [22 x 14.5 cm]; cvii, 391 pp, frontis (portrait), illus, plates, maps including 2 in color, bibliog, index. . Schuver traveled up the Blue Nile in 1880 in order to find a new route to the East African coast, spent time in the hills of the upper Blue Nile and the eastern watershed of the White Nile but was murdered when traveling into Dinka country. This is the first English account of his travels, the only other being an edited German version in 1883. The appendices include some original source material such as Schuver's letters, his notes on African languages and word lists, detailed diary notes, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, The Argonaut Press, 1930, Edition limited to 1,050 copies of which this is #204. . original vellum-backed boards, gilt title lettering on spine, original crest stamped in gilt blue, red and grey on front cover, original ribbon bookmark, corner a little bumped, spine lightly soiled, else very good, clean internally. . 4to [26.5 x 20 cm]; [vi], 347, [i] pp, 5 maps, each with routes in red, one map folding, index. . The extensive introduction provides a good historical perspective. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1990, fifth edition. . original pictorial cloth, gilt spine title lettering, all edges gilted, spine number partly removed, rubbed, very good sound copy. . 12mo [18.5 x 13 cm]; xi, 372 pp, frontis of rubber extraction, plates with tissue guards, other illus, index. . A popular work on industrial processes, including making leather, wool, beds, porcelain, needles, sewing, hops, rubber, perfumes, gold, silver, sealskins, photographs, clocks, locks, safes, traffic. There is an appendix on 'defects in the postal service'. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, E. P. Dutton & Co., 1871, First edition. . original green cloth, decorated in gilt and black, gilt title lettering on spine and cover, slightly rubbed at edge, spine ends bit frayed, two lines on one page with abrasion and loss of few words, else near fine condition, clean throughout. . 8vo [19.5 x 13 cm]; vi, [ii], [9]-[296], [iv, ads] pp. . The author describes domestic life in Cuba is detail, daily and festive activities, from shopping to pastimes, work, based on travels in country-side and cities, including Havana. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Knoxville, TN, The Northern Nut Growers Association, [1970], second printing after the first of 1969. . original pictorial cloth, title lettering on spine and cover, cover lightly used, but very good sound copy, internally clean. . 8vo [23.5 x 16 cm]; vii, 421 pp, many illus, tables. . A thorough study of all nut varieties with full details. The most important work on nut trees for North America. All aspects and all varieties are covered in detail. Jaynes edited the work with 24 contributors, each an expert in their field. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, M. Barrows, [1944], . . original pictorial cloth, dj (large chip, tears, wear), stains on lower margins, good. . 8vo; 238 pp, color frontis, illustrations and plates. . A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Toronto, B. Mitchel, 1991, . . original cloth, dj, very fine. . 4to [30 x 23 cm]; 176pp; numerous color illustrations from photos, bw drwgs, maps. . Good introduction with classification of bird families, techniques and excellent illustrations. Good sections on bird watching equipment, finding birds, bird evolution, bird life, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Lincoln and London, University of Nebraska Press, [1979], First Edition. . original cloth, dj, fine. . 8vo; xlviii, 539 pp, color illustrations from photos, illustrations in text, numerous distribution maps, bibliog. . The first book to describe all of the species known to have bred or to breed in the Great Plains of North America. About 320 species have been described in detail. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, C. M. Saxton, 1855, . . original brown blind-stamped cloth with gilt spine title lettering and gilt vignette of flower, rubbed, lightly foxed, spine ends and edges worn, very good. . 12mo [20 x 12 cm]; 2 volumes in one, viii, [9] -119; 96 pp, engraved illustrations including full-page & including one of a Victorian terrarium, index for first work. . Besides describing laying out gardens, bulbs, perennials, annuals, roses, jasmines, evergreens, shrubs, window gardening, domestic greenhouses, the author provides good lists of varieties to grow under various conditions. Massachusetts Horticultural Society 161. The full title of the second work is The American Rose Culturist; Being and Practical Treatise on the Propagation, Cultivation, and Management of the Rose in all Seasons, with a list of Choice & Approved Varieties, Adapted to the Climate of the United States, to which are added full Directions for the Treatment of the Dahlia., and edited by C. M. Saxton. Stock 2614. A popular… Read More

Englewood, Florida, Blake Johnson, Publisher, [1985], First Edition. . original cloth, gilt lettering, dj (short tear), else fine. . 4to [29 x 23 cm]; 128 pp, colorfrontis, over 100 illus, 44 in color many full page, with the original loose prospectus. . The author pioneered in close-up studies of flying birds using strobe lamps. He photographed birds from New England to Florida. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Adam and Charles Black, 1909, First edition. . original pictorial cloth, near fine, clean in dj (worn, split at joints, chipped at spine ends). . 8vo [22 x 16 cm]; viii, 55 pp, 7 color plates from paintings including frontis, 8 other plates, numerous other illustrations from paintings and drawings. . Dudley Hardy was a leading artist of the day, especially humorous art, and the illustrations show his painting, drawings and posters. In the scarce pictorial jacket. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, The Macmillan Company, 1902, First edition. . original pictorial cloth with gilt spine title lettering, top edge gilted, very light edge wear, inscription on endpaper, a very good copy, internally clean and solid. . 8vo [21 x 16 cm]; xv, 335, [iv] pp, frontis plus 32 plates plus many illustrations from the author's paintings and photos. . A description of the author's extensive travels in the rural areas and the back roads. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, C. M. Saxton, Barker & Co., 1860, . . original brown blind-stamped cloth with gilt spine title lettering and gilt vignette of flower, small mark on front cover, corners rubbed, outer corner of blank endpaper cut off, but a clean very good or better copy. . 12mo [19 x 12.5 cm]; 2 volumes in one, viii, [9] -119; 96 pp, engraved illustrations including full-page, index for first work. . Besides describing laying out gardens, bulbs, perennials, annuals, roses, jasmines, evergreens, shrubs, window gardening, domestic greenhouses, the author provides good lists of varieties to grow under various conditions. Masachusetts Horticultural Society 161. The full title of the second work is The American Rose Culturist; Being and Practical Treatise on the Propagation, Cultivation, and Management of the Rose in all Seasons, with a list of Choice & Approved Varieties, Adapted to the Climate of the United States, to which are added full Directions for the Treatment of the Dahlia., and edited by C.… Read More

Edinburgh and London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1851, First edition. . original brown blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, edges lightly rubbed, engraved bookplate of Sherringham Alfred Shepherd on endpaper, very good+ set. . 8vo [20.5 x 13 cm]; xvi, 415, 24 [publisher's ads]; xii, 512, [ii, list of author's other works] pp, folding map frontis showing routes in red, half title pages in each volume, tables. . Howes J165. TPL 8134. Sabin 36369. Johnston, author of several agricultural works, spent over six months traveling in 1849 through New Brunswick, New York, Boston, Providence, Plymouth, the Hudson, Washington, with most of it on New Brunswick, describing conditions, customs, farming, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.