Search Results: Authors starting with Y from Peninsula Books

Brooklyn, MI: Exponent Press. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. History of Hudson Area in Lenawee County, MI is documented the author and illustrated with photographs from the collection of James Findlay. The Bean Creek valley was first settled in 1833, and from that early pioneer, the present village of Hudson and the surrounding area grew. The people, events, history, etc. are all presented by the author and illustrated with photographs. Tan cloth covers with brown cover and spine lettering, pictorial end papers. No dust jacket, as issued.; B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 408 pages .

New York: The Author. Near Fine. 1991. Softcover. 0962098442 . A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings and no creases or tears to the covers.; B&W Photographs; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 72 pages .

Woodstock: Seasoner Diversions. Very Good. 1986. Spiral bound. SIGNED by the author with a lengthy inscription & author's hand print. "Quasi-journilistic fantasies, readings, poetry, songs, observations, quirks and skull-dwelling fire worms. " Uncommon. Some light soiling to rear wrapper; front glassine cover over the front wrapper is creased. ; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Unpaginated pages; Signed by Author .

Midland: Midland County Historical Society. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0961909609 . Nicely illustrated history of this mid-Michigan county. History of each township as well as history of the county by eras. Indexed. SIGNED and dated by the author on the title page (December 6, 1987). The dust jacket has marginal chips and tearsl. This is a nice clean and tight copy with no underlining or other markings readily visible. There is a small previous owner name with Christmas gift notation on front end paper. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 287 pages; Signed by Author .

Midland, MI: The Church. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. Hardcover. SIGNED by the author. History of this Midland church from its beginnings during Midland's years as a lumbering town until the modern era. Much historical information on members and their activities unlike many church histories. Contains an index in the rear. No publisher given, presumably the church. Original blue cloth covers with gilt spine and cover lettering and decoration. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. Short tear to the top edge of the dust jacket, else the dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips or markings. ; B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 166 pages .

Chicago: Dierkes Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. This is the author's first volume of poetry. A resident of San Marino, California, her poetry describes pioneers, the west and California. SIGNED & INSCRIBED by the author on the front end paper. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book in the publisher's original red cloth binding, there is a trifle bit of wear to silver spine lettering, else a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 48 pages; Signed by Author .

Norwalk, CT: Heritage Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1970. Hardcover. Edited with an introduction by William York Tindall. Nicely illustrated by Robin Jacques (many are full page illustrations). Original green patterned cloth covers with gilt spine lettering. Includes "Sandglass," the publisher's descriptive brochure. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings; just a hint of wear to the top and the bottom of the spine. The green slipcase is also in nice condition with no splits or tears.; Color Illustrations; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 150 pages .

Crestline. Near Fine. 2014. First Edition. Hardcover. 0785835113 . This is a full blue Leather binding with gilt spine and cover lettering, 5 raised bands with decorated compartments on the spine, all edges are gilt, silk moire end papers, and there is also a sewn-in yellow silk bookmark. The front cover has a glossy pictorial photograph pastedown of a B-52 in flight. This is a beautifully bound copy of Yenne's book and it appears to have been a limited edition done in conjunction with the Easton Press (though there is no indication of Easton's participation in the publication). This book covers the history of the development of the B-52, various operations in which the plane was used, the SAC, as well as specifications, model and block number, combat wings and squadrons, bibliography and index. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. ; Color & B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 191 pages .

Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1998. Ninth Printing. Hardcover. 0879350776 . Fascinating descriptions of famous colonial structures in Williamsburg lavishly illustrated. Many buildings described and illustrated with before and after photos of Williamsburg's restoration during the last century. If you like Williamsburg, you'll love this book. Tiny hole in jacket at fold over--not price clipped, torn or chipped. The book is an oblong quarto.; Color & B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 198 pages .

New York: Harper Collins. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. 0060661259 . Sacred Liiterature Series, translated by Peggy Rockman. This is nice clean and crisp copy with no owner name or other markings and appears to have been unread. ; Sacred Liiterature Series Series; Color & B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 193 pages .

Detroit: O.S. Gulley, Bornman & Co.. Good. 1890. Softcover. The 26th Annual Report of the Young Men's Christian Association (Detroit) which describes YMCA property, programs, membership, finances, etc. Interesting look at this important community organization prior to Detroit's period of rapid growth. Edges of paper wraps chipped as they extend beyond internal pages, and a tiny corner to the first three pages also chipped. Nicely produced item with black and red text from this "Art Printer." ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 55 pages .

Charleston: Arcadia Publishing. Near Fine. 2009. First Edition. Softcover. 0738561762 . SIGNED by the author on the title page. Written by Louis Yock for the Benzie County Historical Society. Contains numerous historical photos with captions relating t the history of the Crystal Lake Region of Benzie County, Michigan, which is located on the west side of the state on Lake Michigan. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The printed paper covers are also in nice condition with no tears or creases. ; Images of America Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 127 pages; Signed by Author .

Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. A novel for young people that follows Nathan Hughes from his home in New York to a new home in Michigan Territory in the Saginaw Bay region in 1835. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. A very nice dust jacket in removable protective mylar cover. End paper maps. Ref: Beasecker 1694, Not in Andrews. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 224 pages .

Glen Arbor: Leelanau Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2013. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 108 artists contributed to the juried exhibition at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City, MI featuring a unique work relating to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Leelanau & Benzie Counties, Michigan. There is a full page color plate of each work. Contains breief biographies of the juried artists and an index in the rear. Edited by Linda Young with essays by Jerry Dennis and Kathleen Stocking. Original dark gray cloth publisher's covers with gilt spine lettering. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings. This book has seen little use, and appears to have been shelved since new. ; Color Illustrations; rectangular 4to; 160 pages .

New York: Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0394499921 . "Surprising histories of some forgotten American women--all beautiful, rich and Loyalist..." Contains an index and chapter notes in the rear. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book. Dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 223 pages .

Hillsdale, MI: Hillsdale School Supply. Very Good. 1959. Fifth Printing. Softcover. "The New Michigan Social Acitvity Study Guide." Designed for use in schools and surprisingly comprehensive. Covers Michigan history from the Ice Age to the date of publication. Contains background information and many class and study questions and suggested activities. Contains a number of maps. Original blue stapled, printed wrappers with black and silver cover lettering and decoration. Owner name on front wrapper, else a clean, tight and unmarked book. ; Maps & Photos; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 112 pages .

Venice, Florida: Venice Area Historical Society. Fine with no dust jacket. 2008. Fourth Printing. Softcover. 1885527063 . History of Venice, Florida. Illustrated with interesting old photos. Fine, unread condition. Covers are stiff, blue printed wrappers. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 75 pages .

Edison, NJ: Chartwell Books, Inc.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. Hardcover. 0785823220 . Matthew Brady (1822 - 1896) was one of the earliest and best-known photographers in America. His remarkable pictures of the Civil War brought the war home to America's people in vivid, graphic images. This large-format book measures 12" x 17" and contains some of his most dramatic images of the war and people caught up in it--men, women, soldiers, politicians, and generals. All photos are captioned. Many photographs are double page and are reveal the finest detals. The covers are the original glossy pictorial covers with the same images as the dust jacket. This is a clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings. This large-format book may require extra postage, depending on the destination. Please inquire if you would like more information. ; B&W Photographs; 4to… Read More

Port Washington: Kennikat Press. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1975. Hardcover. 0804691029 . The author's theorys of 20th century populism are explored in an historical context with much focus on the Upper Midwest, and particularly on the Minnesota Farmer Labor Party of the 1930's. Contains an index and a bibliography in the rear. Original brown cloth publisher's covers with black spine lettering. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. The dust jacket spine is sunned, but the spine lettering is quite legible; there is a little wear to the jacket, but it is in decent condition. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 220 pages .

Iowa City: State Historical Society of Iowa. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1955. Hardcover. A long-serving Republlican Congressman from Iowa, he was instrumental in framing the Republican platform in 1860 and served as Minister to Austria-Hungary. Contains a bibliography, footnotes, and an index in the rear. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book in the publisher's original red cloth covers with gilt spine and cover lettering. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 450 pages .