Friends ofOmaha Public Library

Fans of Japan

by Salwey, Charlotte Maria Birch

Description: Good. Ex-Library REFERENCE book, with expected library markings. Large book. No DJ. Prior owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Front hinge beginning to separate. Binding a bit wobbly. Black pictorial boards have some scrapes, cuts and rubbing. Contents are a bit musty smelling but otherwise in nice condition. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library. Read More

Florence and Her Art, (the Langham Series; an Illustrated Collection of Art Monographs)

by Biermann, Georg

Description: Good. THIS IS NOT THE DIGITIZED VERSION BUT IS THE ORIGINAL 1912 EDITION (presumed first). It was published by Siegle, Hill & Co. in London. Hard cover is coral colored, sort of a moire on back and a gray lattice design with flowers on front and "FLORENCE" in gilt in a scroll. Ex-library, with expected library markings. There is also previous owner's name on inside cover and age-discoloration throughout, but worst on pastedowns. Hinges are extremely wobbly, but so far all pages are still ... Read More

Etching in America

by Hitchcock, J.R.W.

Description: Good. Ex-Library REFERENCE book, with expected library markings. 1st edition published in 1886. Floral end pages. Gilt lettering and designs. Gilt on top edges. Staining and wear to cover Head and foot of spine are worn and fraying. Pages are a bit rippled due to age but no discernable water damage. Front hinge just starting to separate. Frontispiece protected by tissue. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library. Read More

Manual of the Constitution of the United States (Eclectic Educational Series)

by Andrews, Israel Ward

Description: Fair. Hardcover Pub. : American Book Co., 1892, Eclectic Press. Revised Ed. 348 pages plus appendix. Pages appear to be in good shape except for severe age toning. We noticed one small tear at fore edge p. 209 and a couple of smears that appear to be from printing ink. Edges are very age-discolored. The hinges are starting, with back showing fabric. Pages are still tight. Dark brown cover is very worn---black writing and drawing on front is not clear at all. All edges and corners are abraded, ... Read More

Free-Hand Perspective, for Use in Manual-Training Schools and Colleges

by Wilson, Victor T.

Description: Good. Ex-Library REFERENCE book, with expected library markings. No DJ. Front hinge is cracked. Prior owner's name written inside front cover. Quite a bit of edgewear on boards especially at head and foot of spine. Scuffing on brown cloth boards. Pages are age-toned but do not have any damage. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library. Read More

The Domestic Manufacturers Assistant and Family Directory in the Arts of Weaving and Dyeing Comprehending a Plain System of Directions, Etc..

by Bronson, J. & R.

Description: Good. Ex-Library REFERENCE book, with expected library markings. 1949 reprint. Limited edition of 500. Very sturdy boards with only minor shelfwear to boards and contents. Very nice copy. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library. Read More

Picturesque Greece: Architecture, Landscape, Life of the People

by Holdt, H.

Description: Good. Ex-Library REFERENCE book, with expected library markings. No DJ. Large and heavy book. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and design. Spine is faded almost to white. Pages are yellowed. Slight edgewear on boards. Top of front board is splayed out a bit. No other defects--contents in good condition. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library. Read More

An Inquiry Into the Difference of Style Observable in Ancient Glass Paintings, Especially in England: With Hints on Glass Painting, 2 Parts (Pt 1 is Text & Pt 2 Contains the Plates-This is Pt 2 Only)

by Winston, Charles (An Amateur)

Description: Good. Ex-Library REFERENCE book, with expected library markings. 2 volumes. Joslyn Art Library rebound these books in red cloth binding. The spines are a bit sun-faded. Book plate is pasted inside front covers. Both volumes have some foxing and smudges but are in quite good condition. There are a few pencil markings. The pages in Volume 1 are somewhat wavy. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library. Read More

The Muller Walle Method of Lip Reading for the Deaf

by Bruhn, Martha E.

Description: Good. Ex-library, with expected library markings. Good rather than VG on this basis only. Light soil on slick hardbound cover (should be easily removed). Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library. Read More