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Handsome, fine-binding edition of "THE GEORGIAN ERA: Memoirs of the Most Eminent Persons, Who Have Flourished in Great Britain, from the Accession of George the First to the Demise of George the Fourth." The volumes are dated 1832, 1833 and 1834; Vizetelly, Branston and Co.; London. Complete in four volumes. Three-quarter leather bound with marbled covers, page edges and end papers. Each volume contains a frontispiece portrait. The volumes contain dozens of biographical sketches of prominent English men and women including Adam Smith, Isaac Newton, Jonathn Swift, Robert Burns, Thomas Paine, Captain James Cook, Daniel Defoe, Thomas Gainsborough, etc. The contents are grouped into the following categories:VOLUME I: The Royal Family, The Pretenders and Their Adherents, The Church, The Senate, DissentersVOLUME II: The Army, The Navy, Jurisprudence, Medical ScienceVOLUME III: Voyagers and Travellers, Science, LiteratureVOLUME IV: Political Economists, Rural and Domestic Economists, Painters, Sculptors,…
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Burma: A Handbook Of Practical Information
by Scott, Sir J George
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London: Alexander Moring, 1906. FIRST EDITION 1906. Published by Alexander Moring. 520 pages. Complete with map and plates. A few loose pages to front. Front endpaper loose. Text block weakened. Breaking on endpapers. Booksellers in Rangoon mark on title page. Some slight browning of endpapers. The decorated boards are in good clean condition. Some fraying and bumping of the corners and spine.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good.
- Bookseller Hibernia Books (GB)
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- Publisher Alexander Moring
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1906
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THE GEORGIAN ERA: Memoirs of the Most Eminent Persons, Who Have Flourished in Great Britain, from the Accession of George the First to the Demise of George the Fourth
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De ortu, et progressu cultus, ac festi immaculati conceptus beatae dei genitricis virginis Mariae: Extremely rare Latin 18th century theology book
by Marc Antoine
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Providence, Seychelles
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Rare theological work from the 18th century, written by French author Marc Antoine. Few other copies can be found for sale. Condition: Uncut, paper browning due to aging.Dimensions: 26 x 19 cmShipping included. If you have any questions or inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us!
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Nippon Hand Weaves in "Kusakizome" Dyes: Handbook of Japanese Weaves in Natural Plant Dyes
by Yamazaki, Akira
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Small quarto (11 1/2 X 8 inches) Japan: Getumeikai, 1959. First Edition. (5) 59 + (6) pages printed in Japanese and English on hand made Japanese vellum, with 26 individual fabric samples (25 are tipped in, the 26th sample is the cover material for the hardcover binding), plus a wood block print illustrating a woman in Japanese wardrobe working at a hand loom. Number 180 of a limited edition of 200. Housed in an ink blue stiff folder with bone ties. At the bottom of each page is a description of the sample, its pattern, its weave, and its dye; in addition to a small woodblock illustration of the plant from which the fabric is derived. Very good condition."In selecting the sample fabrics for this little collection, I renewed afresh my pledge, which I hope is not merely a nostalgia for lost things, but a positive creation of the 'new' through a dedicated study of the old."
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The Green Fairy Book
by Andrew Lang (Editor)
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Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom
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Folio Society, 2009. Hardcover. As New. Book unread and in crisp, clean and collectable condition/Insignificant rubbing on slipcase.
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TWO VOLUMES - Boxed Set: "The Book of Colt Engraving" and "The Book of Winchester Engraving"
by Wilson, R. L.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Quartos (each 12 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches) Los Angeles: Beinfeld Publishing, Inc.. First Editions. Hardcover. Very good condition.Colt volume has 422 pages, and the Winchester volume has 402 pages; both are printed on coated stock, and profusely illustrated with black and white and color photographs including several fold out plates. There is a General Index, and a Model Index in each book.
The Colt volume, published in 1974, is bound in blue leatherette, with the title in silver on the front cover over the rampant Colt trademark; the Winchester volume, published in 1975, is bound in red leatherette, with the title in silver over the Winchester horse and rider trademark. The leatherette boxed slip case has minor nicks at the edges, and a few scratches, neither affecting either volume - which are both clean and bright.
Two scholarly and informative volumes about two famous American gun manufacturers and their engraving art. "The present volumes, one on the Colts, the companion book on Winchesters,… Read More
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Contabilidad de Ingenios Azucareros
by Manuel de J. Fernández Cepero
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Quarter-calf, front hinge shows wear but firm. Particulars in gilt to spine; raised bands. Some passages underlined in blue ink and name stamp "Servando Diego Jr." ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 601 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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Richmond as a Manufacturing and Trading Centre;: Including a Historical Sketch of the City
by Brock, Esq., R. A.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Octavo (9 x 6 inches) Richmond, Virginia: Jones & Cook, 1880. 92 pages, six unnumbered leaves of illustrations (one of them a foldout map "Showing Transportation Facilities of Richmond, VA"), numerous local advertisements, an index of the advertisers that includes four booksellers, among tobacco leaf dealers, horse collar manufacturers, and many other trades and services. Good condition (original decorated printed wrappers beginning to separate, but still holding, minor chipping, not affecting contents).A promotional directory of public buildings and landmarks, with a history of the city.
Under "Trade Notes," a paragraph for "Books, Binding &c." states, "The Booksellers of Richmond are all gentlemen of superior intelligence, and of long experience, possessing a critical knowledge of books, and a thorough familiarity with the needs of the scholar, professional man, and the general public."
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Souvenir: Los Angeles Fire Department: Published in the Interest of the Firemen's Relief Fund
by {Los Angeles Fire Department} Crockett & Conklin (Compilers)
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Small quarto (11 x 8 1/4 inches) Published in the Interest of the Firemen's Relief Fund, December 1900. 116 pages of half tone black and white photos of early Los Angeles, portraits, and advertisements for Los Angeles businesses of the period.Descriptive text includes a short history of the Los Angeles Fire Department: "In May, 1875, Engine Company No. 2 was organized."
Good condition: original red cloth binding, showing mild age toning, title on front cover, floral patterned end papers.
Many photos of early Los Angeles fire stations, with horse drawn equipment.
Portraits include: the mayor, the Fire Commissioners back to 1871, Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Engine Drivers, Engineers, Hosemen, and Ladder men.
Advertisements include breweries, hardware supplies, saloons, blacksmiths, and stables among many others.
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WANNASESKA (The Prophet)
by Shipp, W. W.
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Rare hardcover 1st edition. Cover has some wear and water marks on the edge. Some shelf wear & corners bumped. Some light tanning. Nice, tight binding. Good for its age. Fictional story of Wannaseska, the Cherokee prophet set during the time the State of Georgia (white settlers) were about to confiscate Cherokee Lands in N. Georgia. The prophet is first hand eye witness and victim to the outrages. Story ends with the Trail, of Tears when the Cherokees agreed to move to Indian Territory in Oklahoma.
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The Real War: First Edition (Signed by Richard Nixon)
by Richard Milhous Nixon
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Warner Books, 1980. Hardcover. Like New. 8x6x1. Collectible first edition, first printing of 37th President of the United States The Real War. First printing statement and full number line to copyright page. Inscribed and signed by Nixon on bookplate mounted on half title page to daughter of former US Senator Robert Burren Morgan thus: "Richard Nixon | for | Margaret Morgan." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Includes priced dust jacket in archival Brodart sleeve. Also includes handwritten laid-in note from attorney Carey Miller to Margaret Morgan, Miller speaking of a recent week spent with Julie and David Eisenhower. See attached images. 341 pp. 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Internals unmarked front to back. Dust jacket flawless. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Burma a Handbook of Practical Information
by Sir J.G. Scott
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Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
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Alexander Moring. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. 535pp, described as third revised edition, believed published 1946 previous owners name to front pastedown, no other inscriptions, illustrated.Some rubbing to wrapper with several small tears and a very small amount of loss to top and bottom of spine, slight spotting. There is a small area of wear to base of spine, possibly due to removal of a label. Wrapper has been internally repaired with special non acidic achive tape and is now in a removable clear protective sleeve. Good condition internally, little reading wear, hinges tight, some very light spotting to edge of text block. Happy to supply photos on request. Heavy book, will require additional postage outside the UK.
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)
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Silhouette, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Sandra Brown writing as Erin St. Claire, 253 pgs
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Bloody Sunrise
by Spillane, Mickey
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1965 - First Edition stated - A Tiger Mann Mystery - "...for Tiger is told on his wedding day that he is needed for Operation Plato." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - no previous owner markings - dj: vibrant colors with some rubbing to the black base and abstract sun - interesting black and white photo of Spillane on the back cover - a few chips repaired with archival tape - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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The Republic Of Plato: A New Version Founded On Basic English
by Richards, I.A
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1942 - noted on the copyright page as "A WARTIME BOOK This complete edition is produced in full compliance with the government's regulations for conserving paper and other essential materials" book: very good -tight, sound, and square, no previous owner marks - moderate edgewear plus rubbing to the boards - some toning from age - no dj - includes a vintage (pre - "The Google") Buccaneer Books Laguna Beach, CA out-of-print book search card
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Mars 1999 (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
by O'Leary, Brian
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1987 - 1st ed ("1" in number line) - INSCRIBED to include shark-faced rocket cartoon - "Exclusive Preview of the U.S. - Soviet Manned Mission - book: very good - pages show toning from age - dj: very good - some toning from age - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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John Wayne America: Why I Love Her
by Liebert, Billy and Mitchum, John
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1977 - collectable 1st edition ("1" present) Photographs and stories for each piece of music. Words and sheet music arranged for piano and guitar from John Wayne's best-selling record album... Sheet music for: Why I love Her The Hyphen My Roots Are Buried Here The People An American Boy Grows Up Face the Flag The Good Things The Pledge of Allegiance Why Are You Marching Son? Taps book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked - dj: very good - not price clipped - some tears/chipping at top of dj have been repaired with archival tape - some overall toning from age - dj wrapped in protective sleeve
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Cognac a Liquid History (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
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2001 - 1st edition - INSCRIBED by author on the title page "To Anthony Salute 18 03 05" - prior owner inscription "With love for Michelle 26 Dec 2014" - "Seen through the eyes of Salvatore Calabrese, a renowned and respected cognac expert, this book is a personal and insightful perspective on the spirit that earned its image of virility and strength from Napoleon Bonaparte." - book; very good - filled with images - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked, no folded page corners, dj: not price clipped [Price in UK 25.00] - small dime size chip on the back upper left corner repaired with archival tape - slight amount of scuffing - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
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Bradbury & Evans, 2007. Covers PC-CD ROM/DVD ROM & Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System 4to sized softcover; 271 heavy glossy pages with color illustrations throughout Brand new, but note some edgewear and blemish to top of back cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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More Than Forever
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2014. Book Four in the More Than Series 8vo size trade paperback; 369 pages Please note: This book has a Mature Readers Advisory. From back: "Lucy - There is love so fierce it cannot be measured... Cameron - Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. THere is no measure of time... But our forever isn't always." Creased back cover and last few pages, worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
by Becker, Ernest
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New York: The Free Press, 1971. Second Edition. Contents include: The Man-Apes; The Origins of the Mind; The Distinctive Human; The Inner World; Socialization: the Creation of the Inner World; The New Meaning of the Oedipus Complex; Self-Esteem; Culture and Personality; Social Encounters: The Staging of Self-Esteem; Culture: the Relativity of Hero-Systems; What is Normal?; What Would A Science of Man Then Be?; Religion: The Quest for the Ideal Heroism. 228 pages. Edgewear; light wear to covers; worn corners and light creases on spine. Deeply creased spine opens flat at pages 60/61. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. 2nd. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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2011. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 215 pages. Signed by author on title page. Stated First Edition From jacket: "(Lucy) wants to get out of Boston and forget her worries about starting middle school and about her father's new girlfriend. Pierson Point is where she feels most like herself, and where memories of her mother, who died when Lucy was six, are strong and sacred. But this summer, nothing is the same. Ian, a boy from home in Boston, comes to Pierson Point...Lucy's father wants his girlfriend to become a bigger part of Lucy's life. Though Lucy struggles against change, she gradually realizes that sometimes, change is for the better. Average wear to jacket; bumped corners and head and heel of spine, owner's name on fep. Autographed Copy sticker on front of jacket; one previously folded page corner. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits…
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