Search Results: Titles starting with N from Hopkins Books

First trade paperback edition, published by Arcadia, 1999. Filled with vintage photos of the city of Nashua, New Hampshire. The focus is on not just the historic buildings of the city, but the many diverse residents as well. 127 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/4". This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No creases to the cover or spine. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Basic Books, 2018. An exploration of the roots of the various upheavals over the course of American History, such as the American Revolution, Civil War, New Deal and other events. 246 pages with Index, and Notes, 6-1/4" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Knopf, 2000. This is a continuation of Kittredge's previous memoir, 'Hole in the Sky', with an emphasis on his time in New York, and Venice as well as his native Montana. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, it has been protected by a clear, removable, cover so there is very little if any wear to the jacket. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. The text is clean, the sewn binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. Very little wear throughout, a really beautiful copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American edition, with dust jacket, published by Holt, 1985. The life of Klaus Barbie from Hitler Youth, to the Butcher of Lyon, to his time in hiding in South America. 355 pages, with Bibliography, Index and a section of photos, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2". The cover boards are flat. Edges of the text block are relatively clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. Dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. This is not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Spiral bound guide, published by New Departure, a division of General Motors. This is a fourth edition, published 1939. A comprehensive guide to the use of ball bearings, gears and other engineering topics, with a focus on their use in the automobiles of the time. 6" x 8-1/2". Includes information on the principles of ball bearings, plain bevel gearing, spiral bevel gearing, hypoid gearing, worm gearing, axle shaft and bearing sizes, bearing loads in axles, lubrication. Also detailed charts on a variety of mechanical items such as screw thread systems, twist drill sizes, physical properties of a variety of metals, chemical elements, and much more. The cover is intact, with one slight crease at the top right corner. All lettering of the title is intact and legible. There is a former owner's name written on the top edge of the text block, but no further writing besides that. Not a library discard copy. The spiral binding is intact and the text pages are intact as well. The attached photo is of the… Read More

First trade paperback edition, published by the Portland Museum of Art, 2002. 60 of two time Guggenheim Fellow award winning Paul Caponigro's silver photographs. The majority are of the New England landscape, though some are of his still life and architectural subjects. 9-3/4" X 8-3/4", 80 pages. Heavy stock covers with extended French flaps. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard. No creases to the cover or spine. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, published by Houghton Mifflin, 1902. John Fiske was a popular writer on Philosophy and History, publishing several books on early American History and several works of his interpretation of Charles Darwin's theories of Evolution. This is his history of the early history of the New England and 'New France' regions, with a strong focus on the history of the Quebec areas and the other areas of Canada first settled by the French. 378 pages with Index, color map at the frontispiece, with five b&w maps through the text. Several pages at the end of the book listing the other works by Fiske. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. One of the pages of the Table of Contents has a 1" tear at the fore edge - most likely due to separating the pages for reading by the original owner. A few of the pages at the beginning of the book are uncut. There is a number ink stamped on the back paste-down - a four digit number in red ink. Not certain what the number refers to, there… Read More

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by McGraw-Hill, 1956. The author, President of General Electric, presents his managerial philosophy. Based on a series of lectures he presented at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has sun fading to the spine, the lettering is still legible, the background color is lighter than the remainder of the jacket. 121 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/4". Sturdy brown cloth covered boards, with the title on the spine in dark yellow. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by The History Press, a second printing copy, 2015. Diner historian Larry Cultera takes us on a tour of the diners of New Hampshire. Also includes 'Lunch Wagons', 'Transplanted Diners', 'Home-Made Diners', 'Lost Diners'. Appendices include a list of diners, and a list of former diners. 152 pages, with Index, 6" X 9". This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No creases to the cover or spine. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

This is a new copy, an unopened copy in the original shrink wrap as supplied by the publisher. 11-1/2" X 12-1/2", 612 pages, illustrated throughout with examples of each artist's work. This copy has no former ownership marks, no writing. It is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Black cloth covered boards, sewn binding. A comprehensive review of the artists of the Pennsylvania art colony of New Hope. James Alterman is a leading collector of New Hope art. Included are over 1,000 color plates of the work of such artists as John Folinsbee, Walter Baum, Robert Spencer, Charles Evans, Walter Schofield, Henry Snell, Charles Ramsey, William Langson Lathrop, Edward Refield, and many others. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo. This is a very heavy book , weighing more than 10 pounds, substantial added postage will be required for International shipment.

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Greenwillow Books, 1984. A collection of short poems by Prelutsky, with illustrations by Stevenson. Topics include; owls, cows, beets, super-goopy glue, and yubbazibbies! 160 pages, 7-1/2" X 9-1/4". Sturdy light green colored boards, with wheat colored cloth covered spine. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped, no edge wear. The dust jacket is intact,and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket has been price clipped though, at the top corner of the front flap, there is a closed tear at the bottom edge of the front panel - about 1/2" long - just below the author's name. Former owner's embossed stamp mark to the top corner of the first flyleaf - a circular impression mark about 1-1/2" across. No further former ownership marks besides that, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the… Read More

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Houghton Mifflin, 2009. The fascinating story of how Isaac Newton, who is primarily known for his Scientific discoveries, later in life worked as Warden of the London Mint and became involved tracking down a counterfeiter. 318 pages with Index, Bibliography, and Notes, 6" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard. There are a couple of age tanning dots to the edges of the text block, some light smudges from use to the edges as well. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First US edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Oxford University Press, 1991. From the National Book Award winning author of 'Subtle Is the Lord, The Science and The Life of Albert Einstein', Pais traces the life of Neils Bohr. From his early life in Denmark, to his role in world politics and the development of atomic weapons, as well as his relationships with Einstein, Ernest Rutherford, and his family life. 565 pages with Index and a section of photos, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Very sturdy black cloth covered boards, with the title and author name in gold on the spine. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. Sewn binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First mass market paperback edition, published by Fawcett, 1969. A collection of twenty stories, in addition to the title story other titles include; What If, It's Such a Beautiful Day, Nobody Here But..., My Son, The Physicist, and 14 more. 350 pages. Mass market paperback size - 4-1/4" X 7". Faint mark to the top edge of the text block, - most likely a remainder mark. Crease mark to the top right corner of the front cover. Former owner's embossed mark to the copyright page - a circular impression about 1-1/4" across. Not a library discard. No creases to the spine. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, published by Simon & Schuster, 1994. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. From the author of 'Clara's Heart', this is the story of Will Kaplan, who is haunted by the disappearance of his lover, lost while swimming off the coast of Santa Barbara. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sewn binding is tight and square. Boards are flat and the corners are not creased or bumped. No edge wear to the boards. The top edge of the text block has a few dots of age tanning - see attached photos. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Harper & Row, 1964. This is a book club edition. Susan Carstairs of the L.A Police Department is asked by Sergeant Maddox to assist in a missing person case involving a thirteen year old girl, could she be a victim of a serial killer? Dust jacket is intact, with some edge wear at the head and heel of the spine. Jacket design by Al Zalon. Yellow colored boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in black. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Yellow top-stain does not appear faded, though there are some dots of age tanning to that top edge. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Large format trade paperback, published by the University of Texas Press, 2004. A first trade paperback edition. 546 pages with Index, Notes and extensive Appendices. A very thorough biography of Edith Wharton from her early life, her writing career as the social chronicler of her age, as well as her philanthropic work and experiences traveling and during WWI. This copy would appear to be an unread, unused copy. There are no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. It is not a library discard, not a remainder. The binding is tight and square. The edges of the text block are clean. There is some sun fading to the spine portion of the cover, not very noticeable though since the purple color of the cover is fairly light in tone when comparing the front cover to the spine. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo. We have several Wharton titles listed.

Trade paperback published by W.W. Norton, 2013. No creases to the cover or spine. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Some light edge wear from use and light bumping marks to the edges of the text block from shelf wear. A fascinating account of the author's life as an infectious disease specialist tracking down deadly viruses, and battling to prevent epidemics. Particularly relevant right now! The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo!

First American edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. A suspencefull thriller involving a plot to sabotage an oil rig in the North Sea. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has bee protected with a clear, removable, cover. Jacket shows little wear, only a crease mark to the inside of the front flap - a vertical crease the length of the flap, but no tears or chips to the jacket besides that. Jacket illustration by Paul Wright. Dark blue cloth covered boards with the title in blue on the spine. The boards are flat and the corners are not creased or bumped. No edge wear to the boards. Red topstain does not appear to be faded. Edges of the text block are relatively clean, rough edge to the text pages on the fore edge, 354 pages. Map illustration on the pastedown and ffeps. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library copy, not a remainder. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by The Companion Book Club, 1961. From the author of 'The Citadel', this is the story of how a small newspaper in Northern England resists the takeover attempt of a large London publishing house. Small format hardcover with the distinctive geometric design on the dust jacket that Companion Book Club often used on their covers. Light gray cloth covered boards with the author name and title on a red field on the spine. Some areas of fading to the boards, but very little edge wear. Corners are not bumped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover, so there is very little wear to the jacket. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.