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Ali Bey el Abbassi was a Spanish explorer, soldier, and spy in the early 19th century. This volume encompasses his travels in North Africa and the Middle East in the early nineteenth century.
Wie Man Glucklich Wird by Bewer, Max - 1910
by Bewer, Max
Wie Man Glucklich Wird
by Bewer, Max
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Dresden: Goethe Verlag, 1910. Book. Good Plus. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Good + Orange hardcover. No jacket. 1910. SIGNED and inscribed at length by Bewer on the first blank in the year of publication. Darkening to the cloth at spine region from age and reading - not extreme. Minor edgewear and some bumping to the lower extremeities, heavier at the heal of the spine. Light fraying to the head of the spine cap. Binding solid. Two publisher's postcards laid in at front with listings of Bewer's publications. Text clean and unmarked except for a smallish pink smudge on page 23. 237 pp., text in German. A good solid copy of this poetry collection, signed by the infamous Max Bewer. Bewer was well known in his age as a firm supporter of Bismark, a controversial political cartoonist and journalist, and an outspoken anti-semite. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. VERY SCARCE..
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- Keywords POETRY GERMAN GERMANY ANTI-SEMITIC HISTORY SIGNED CARTOONIST JOURNALISM
Travels of Ali Bey In Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey Volume 2
by Ali Bey El Abbassi,
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Jefferson, The President Second Term 1805-1809: Vol 5
by Malone
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Little, Brown, 1974. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition Second Printing. pages deckled, Pages clean and unmarked
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The Negotiator (signed limited edition)
by Forsyth, Frederick
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London: London Limited Editions with Bantam. Fine+. (1989). First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Book is very fine/as new. This is #36 of 150 numbered and signed copies of the first edition. Lacking the glassine protective jacket. Issued without a pictorial DJ. No ownership or other marks. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 448 pages; Signed by Author .
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Webster's New International Dictionary with Reference History, India Paper Edition
by Webster WT Harris and F Sturgis Allen
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Brown leather-like fabric bound cover with gilt embossed lettering, embossed cover detail, and 5 raised bands on spine; gold red and dark brown. This has a lot of shelf wear, front cover edges are rubbed and chipped. The spine has been rubbed and corners bumped. Spine is straight. Binding is tight. Red marbled end sheets and paste downs are clean and bright. Title page and index page have multiple creases and tears but the print is readable. Contents are in very good condition. Thumbed index tabs. Page edges have a lot of dust. All reference pages are clean and not marked
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The Journal of Henry Ferguson; January to August 1866
by Henry Ferguson
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Self published, 1924. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. privately printed.. VG blue hardcover w/gilt lettering. 1924. Privately printed. Rough edges. Some Uncut pages at top in no pattern. 'Old Stratford' WATERMARK to front text edges - visible when held to light. Mild darkening to FFEP and front pastedown when protector must have been on book. Pages all appear clean and unmarked. Lightest chipping to front text edges. Mild scuffs to covers othewise covers bright, bold, clean and solid. A BEAUTIFUL COPY. 198 pp. EXTREMELY SCARCE title. Henry Ferguson journals of his account on the 'Hornet', a Clipper ship that sailed from NY to CA in the year 1866. The vessel caught fire and the crew/passengers were evacuated into 3 boats - one of which traveld 4000 miles to the Hawaiian islands. There, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) was touring the islands interviewing the surviors of the accident and this story was the 1st article published that gained him a readership as a journalist..
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Life and struggles of William Lovett in his Pursuit of Bread, Knowledge, and Freedom, with some short Account of the Different Associations he Belonged to and of the Opinions he Entertained
by Lovett, William
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London, United Kingdom: Trubner & Co, 1876. (1800 - 1877) British activist and an important leader of the political movement Chartism. He drafted the Peoples Charter, was secretary to the London Working Mens Association, Lovett believed that political rights could be garnered through political pressure and non-violent agitation. CONDITION Puble blind embossed bds with Gilt titles (spine age darkened and gilt rubbed, else very sl wear to spine ends, top cnrs faintly bruised) Lemon eps are bright and clean (gutter split to paper at front not effecting mull) pp vii 473. Copy is crisp and bright with very occaisional age spot to ends and edges. OVERWEIGHT. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/N/A. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Button Heritage
by Erwina Chamberlin & Minerva Miner
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Syracuse NY: Fay Edward Faulkner Printing Co./Heritage Press, 1967. Blue Binding w/gold cover lettering. 247 pgs w/photos. Binding Firm,w/library number on spine. Interior Pgs Clean w/library label fep under signatures of Both Ladies. Every thing you want to know about collecting buttons, from ceramic to Rubber to Victorian to glass, etc. Many b&w photo examples w/history. Must Have for Button collectors. Oversized - Xtra Shipping may occur Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author (Both). First Edition.. Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Photos. Ex-Library.
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PHINEAS FINN, The Irish Member- 3 Volumes
by Anthony Trollope
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New York: Dodd, Mead & Co., 1893. PHINEAS FINN, The Irish Member- 3 Volumes- Anthony Trollope- Frontis by C. R. Grant- Dodd, Mead & Co.- New York- 1893- 1st Thus-[1893 on title and copyright page]- Hardcover:-12mo- Very Good/ no jacket as issued- 3 Volumes complete- [part of his Parliamentary Novels]- original maroon cloth with gilt titles on spine, lightly rubbed, but square and tight- Top page edges gilt- All 3 once again from library of F.M. Hollister- [member of EKE-Euskara Kultur Elkargoa- Basque Cultural Association]- April 10th, 1894- Volume I- vi, 1-308. Volume II- vi, 1-315 and Volume III- vi, 1-310 all pages clean, no tears or writing. All three with tissue guarded frontis illustration by C. R. Grant.- SEE PHOTOS- Trollope's fantastic penmanship brings to life these timeless characters which form part of his Parliamentary Novels- Fiction-adventure-romance-Victorian-series-Trollope (3693) Overseas shipping will have added costs due to size and weight. Please inquire.. 1st…
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The Journal of Henry Ferguson; January to August 1866
by Henry Ferguson
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Self published, 1924. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. privately printed.. VG blue hardcover w/gilt lettering. 1924. Privately printed. Rough edges. Some Uncut pages at top in no pattern. 'Old Stratford' WATERMARK to front text edges - visible when held to light. Mild darkening to FFEP and front pastedown when protector must have been on book. Pages all appear clean and unmarked. Lightest chipping to front text edges. Mild scuffs to covers othewise covers bright, bold, clean and solid. A BEAUTIFUL COPY. 198 pp. EXTREMELY SCARCE title. Henry Ferguson journals of his account on the 'Hornet', a Clipper ship that sailed from NY to CA in the year 1866. The vessel caught fire and the crew/passengers were evacuated into 3 boats - one of which traveld 4000 miles to the Hawaiian islands. There, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) was touring the islands interviewing the surviors of the accident and this story was the 1st article published that gained him a readership as a journalist..
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Antidote To Venom First Edition Hardback in Original Dustjacket
by Crofts, Freeman Wills
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New York: Dodd Mead and Company, 1939. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First US edition hardback in original dust jacket , dated 1939 on bottom title page , cream or beige boards with red titles to spine and red badge , the red on titles to spine is faded to pink, , no inscriptions , no spine lean , no tears to pages , 3 corners are sharp 1 pushed , spine tips are pushed , usual page toning with age , no foxing , in original jacket that is not spine faded , not price-clipped showing $2.00 on flap , toned with age , toned on verso , jacket is super clean , not a remainder , not an ex-library copy. All orders are sent in removable dust jacket plastic , bubble-wrapped and in a strong box . We are a full time Independent bookseller established in 1999..
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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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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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Cognac a Liquid History (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
by Calabrese, Salvatore
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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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If I Die At Thirty (INSCRIBED)
by Woodson, Meg
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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1975 First Edition (No Additional Printings) - INSCRIBED by the author in pink ink on the front free endpaper "With best wishes and prayers from the author - Meg Woodson + Peggie :)" Rare book to have an inscription - "A rare and unforgettable glimpse into a young girl's mind as she faces the reality of her own death: - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - back two pages are a little wavy with a from the book of sticker on the last page (see photographs) - dj: very good- - not price clipped ($4.95) - a few chips, tears, and edgewear repaired with archival tape - dj in protective sleeve
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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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More Than Forever
by McLean, Jay
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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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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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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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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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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations
by Shoemaker, J. W
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Rare original poetry book with cloth covered boards, copyright 1880 by J. W. Shoemaker & Co. This edition published in 1906 by the Penn Publishing company, Philadelphia. From the estate of my great-great grandfather.Includes many unique poems and recitations such as "To a skull", "Uncle Daniel's Introduction to a Mississippi Steamer", "The Leak in the Dyke", etc. More well-known poetry includes "Song of Birds", "Old Ironsides", and "Bannock Burn" by Robbie Burns. Light rubbing and bumps to outside spine edges. Back cover and interior cloth covered board has a stain at top. Original owner's name and address from 1908, but no other writing or marks. First 2 pages have a stain at top, but text of 192 pages of poetry and recitations is totally clean with light tanning of pages.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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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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