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The John C. Winston Company. hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. Chicago, 1929. Blue illustrated cloth covered boards; illustration and titles on cover and spine faded; spine edges worn and frayed; wear at edges; corners bumped with boards exposed; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; front and rear hinges split with webbing exposed; gutter gap at page 15; black and white illustrations; interior clean and unmarked; previous owner's name on free front end paper; 600 pages.

The John C. Winston Co., 1927. Book. Fair. Hardcover. Cover corners & spine ends are worn, with some fraying. Spine is cracked, with stitching showing thru. Pgs are unmarked..

The Smithsonian Company, 1933-01-01. Second. Hardcover. Used; Good. Chicago, 1933; COVERS NOT AS PICTURED; blue illustrated cloth covered oards; corners and spine edges bumped and rubbed with board slightly exposed; no dust jacket; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior clean and unmarked; 600 pages.

Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, (1941). Royal octavo, hardcover (illustrated orange cloth), gilt illus. to upper cover, 600 pp. Very Good, with light rubbing to covers. With special section at start entitled “National Defense,” in deference to the start of World War II. From Preface: This book is presented to those, both young and old, who wish to have a non-technical account of the history, evolution, and production of some of the every day wonders of the modern industrial age; coupled with occasional glimpses of the wonderful object lessons afforded by nature in her constructive activities in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; and simple, understandable answers to the myriad puzzling questions arising daily in the minds of those for whom the fascination of the “Why” and “How” is always engrossing. Although not intended primarily as a children’s book, the interest-compelling pictures and clear, illuminating answers to the constant avalanche of questions… Leer más

Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, (1941). Royal octavo, hardcover (illustrated orange cloth), gilt illus. to upper cover, 600 pp. Very Good, with light rubbing to covers. With special section at start entitled “National Defense,” in deference to the start of World War II. From Preface: This book is presented to those, both young and old, who wish to have a non-technical account of the history, evolution, and production of some of the every day wonders of the modern industrial age; coupled with occasional glimpses of the wonderful object lessons afforded by nature in her constructive activities in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; and simple, understandable answers to the myriad puzzling questions arising daily in the minds of those for whom the fascination of the “Why” and “How” is always engrossing. Although not intended primarily as a children’s book, the interest-compelling pictures and clear, illuminating answers to the constant avalanche of questions… Leer más

Toronto: The John C. Winston Company, 1935. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Covers are clean and bright. Backstrip is discoloured. This was a salesman's sample. Lots of photos and sample articles. Comes with a copy of the "Confidential instructions to representitives" which instructs the salesman on how to canvass customers and close a sale..

Philadeliphia: John C. Winston. 1929. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Good + in boards. Spine loose, bboards soiled and stained. Edgewear. Corners frayed. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall. .

Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, 1937. The Marvels of Modern Industry and Invention, The Interesting Stories of Common Things, The Mysterious Processes of Nature Simply Explained. Edited and Revised by Will H. Johnston. 595 pp. Beige endpapers. Orange cloth with blue titles and blue and gilt illustration. Near Fine..

Philadelphia : John C. Winston Company, 1940. HARDCOVER . 22 + 600 p.,illustrated by 720 photographs and drawings. , and beautiful col. frontisp., index (Orig. orange cloth with blue titles and blue and gilt illustration.. Bit browning..Name end paper. GOOD)