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Stamped on the title page is,"Specimen Copy with compliments of C. A. Ritter, Auburn, Pa." This was evidently a copy that was given to a school to examine for consideration for class material. Some writing on rear cover and writing erased on first blank page. Some writing, marks, and some closed tears thru book. 192 pages. Binding is starting to loosen. Letters on spine are fading and wearing off.
The Ladies Home Journal September 1902 Vol. XIX, No. 10 by The Curtis Publishing Co - 1902
by The Curtis Publishing Co
The Ladies Home Journal September 1902 Vol. XIX, No. 10
by The Curtis Publishing Co
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Philadelphia: The Curtis Publishing Company, 1902. Paper. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. Good/No dust jacket; magazine (Grade B) some light smudging, scuffing & mild dust soil to half-tone pictorial cover, interior is solid & clean, example of feature articles included: "The Philadelphians as seen by a New York Woman"; Katherine Bingham. "The Busiest Housekeeper in America" Clifford Howard. "The Child of the Opera House" Gustav Kobbe. "My Dogs" Clara Morris. "The Story of My Life" Helen Keller. "A Sunny House with a Sheltered Garden" (House Plans) Frank Miles Day. "The Good Time Garden"Florence Morse Kingsley. "Ernest Thompson Seton's Boys" (American Woodcraft for Boys). :"The Social Life of a Young Girl" Edward Bok. "Mr. Mabie's Literary Talks" Two Kentucky Stories, Hamilton W. Mabie. "College Girls in Shakespeare's Plays" Carolyn Halsted. "Mrs. Rorer's Cooking School" and much, much more including controversial arguments such as: Side-Saddle Vs. Man's Saddle for young girls, Dirt & Disease etc. Illustrated in black & white. 53pp. . Good. Paper. 1902.
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The Merrill Readers Second Reader
by Franklin B. Dyer and Mary J. Brady
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WHITAKER'S ALMANACK
by Joseph Whitaker
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Mansonville, Quebec, Canada
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London- UK: Whitaker, 1908. WHITAKER'S ALMANACK- Joseph Whitaker- Illustrated- Whitaker-London-UK- 1908- 1st Thus-40th Edition-1st printing- Hardcover:-8vo- VG++/ no dj as issued- 1/4 red leather spine with gilt titles and green cloth boards- 1083pp are clean, no tears or writing- binding is tight-no loose pages- "Containing an account of the astronomical and other phenonema & A Vast amount of information respecting the government- financial population, commerce and general statistics of the British Empire throughout the world with some notice of other countries etc..etc."- Wonderful ads and illustrations-lists of royalty and blue bloods- wages by government-the royal household-army lists-colonial and foreign banks-shipping -railroad stats-etcetc- a vast amount of knowledge in this book- This 1908 version is very SCARCE!- Non-fiction-almanack-British Empire-Britain-Illustrated (919). 1st Edition-1st Printing. 1/4 Leather & Cloth. VG++/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Illustrated.…
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A Gent From Bear Creek
by Robert E. Howard
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San Jose, California, United States
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West Kingston, Rhode Island: Grant, 1965. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Tim Kirk. Book has cloth boards with gilt lettering on the spine, mild shelfwear and foxing to the outer pages. Jacket is lightly soiled and toned. First illustrated edition, one of 732 copies.
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Travels of Ali Bey In Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey Volume 2
by Ali Bey El Abbassi,
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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.
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Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen: A New Translation with Over Two Hundred Illustrations
by Hans Christian Andersen
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Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, a New Translation with over 200 illustrations, by Harrison Weir, V. Pederson, M.I. Stone, A.W. Bayes, and Others,Published by Porter & Coates, Philadelphia. No date, but very early date – see info below on "Alta Edition."
Includes detailed sixteen-page introductory biography: "Life of Andersen". Green cloth boards, black embossed cover and spine design with vine and leaves. Title in the black book on front cover and Alta Edition in an outlined box lower middle of cover. On the spine is the title, the word, "Illustrated" and publisher's name which is not as clear as the other two. Cover and spine are faded and rubbed with edge wear. The ends of spine are fraying. Small chip on the back cover. Binding intact, but loose. First three pages have detached from the hinge. Interior clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name on two of the fly pages. In addition to the owner's name there is a little stick figure. Several of the pages have small tears on the… Read More
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Little Child's Book
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New York: (1830): Blakeman & Mason. 16mo. 64pp. Child's learning book describing and discussing all kinds of objects, each with an attractive woodcut drawing. Bound in green embossed cloth, spine plain, yellow endpapers, occasional spots of foxing or staining, short closed tear to outer margin of page 51Attractive pages with an occasional stain spot. Previous owner's gift inscription in pencil. A good copy.
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Button Heritage
by Erwina Chamberlin & Minerva Miner
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Jim Thorpe , Pennsylvania, United States
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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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FOE: Robinson Crusoe
by Coetzee, J.M.
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VICTOR HARBOR, South Australia, Australia
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London: Secker and Warburg, 1986. First edition. Dark Brown cloth Hardcover with dustjacket. Fine/fine. Pages 157. Clean, no inscriptions. Please note: Due to International mail delivery problems, we currently ship items only to Australian addresses.
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Brave Dame Mary; or The Siege of Corfe Castle.
by Bankes, Lady Mary
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Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge., 1873. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. No date circa 1873. Publisher's list at rear. Engraved frontis + 2 other plates. Burgundy cloth covers, black scrolling decoration with black line around edges on front & spine, small view of castle turret in frame + another area of gilt with embossed lettering on front, gilt lettering on spine. Slight rubs top/bottom of spine which is faded. Small personal inscription inside front cover dated 1877. Raffles Bookstore Norfolk All orders normally dispatched within one working day. We will gladly supply further images or more information if required. Discounts available for multiple orders
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USS Intrepid CVA 11 1956 Mediterranean Cruise Book
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Published by the officers and crew, no year. Hardcover. Good. THE SUPER RARE ORIGINAL VINTAGE BOOK - NOT A DVD!! Published by the officers and crew as a record of this 6-month deployment of the aircraft-carrier to the Mediterranean Sea in 1956 with the 6th fleet. Gibraltar, Italy, France Greece. Large hardcover (8X10) with 240 pages of b/w photographs and brief descriptions Tight binding, shelf wear to edges of binding, pages clean, No dj (don't know if it was published with one) Ships from Hawaii.
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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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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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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 Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
by Becker, Ernest
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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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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More Than Forever
by McLean, Jay
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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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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- 9780744009552 / 0744009553
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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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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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations
by Shoemaker, J. W
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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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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- 9780385738996 / 0385738994
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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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