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New Natural History, The - 12 Volume Set by Richard Lydekker

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New Natural History, The - 12 Volume Set by Richard Lydekker

New Natural History, The - 12 Volume Set

by Richard Lydekker

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Deluxe edition published by Merrill & Baker, New York. Preface by Joel A. Allen, creator of American Museum of Natural History. Red leather and cloth binding with raised bands, gilt lettering and decoration on the spine, marbled end papers. Twelve volume set is illustrated with sixteen hundred engraving illustrations and seventy-two color plates with tissue guards. Cover boards have wear at edges and corners but books are in excellent condition. Please contact us with any questions.

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  • Keywords Richard Lydekker; Joel A. Allen; natural history; zoology; animals; mammals; birds; fish; reptiles; colored plates
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Le Roy Soleil
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Le Roy Soleil

by TOUDOUZE, Gustave

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1931 EXQUISITE Le Roy Soleil Louis XIV Sun King France Art Illustrated Toudouze
Gustave Toudouze was a 19th-century French novelist whose book 'The Sun King' is a fine, early 20th-century account of the life and reign of Louis XIV of France. This work provides a beautifully illustrated portrayal of 'the Sun King' himself, glimpses of Versailles, and 17th-century royal French customs.
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Le Roy Soleil
Paris : Boivin & Cie, 1931.
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Neu-erbaute, andächtige Hauß-Capell Das ist: Neu-außgegangenes, geistreiches in 6. Theil...
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Neu-erbaute, andächtige Hauß-Capell Das ist: Neu-außgegangenes, geistreiches in 6. Theil abgetheiltes, und mit schönen Kupfferen geziehrtes Gebett-Buch

by KALIN, Johann Eberhard

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1760 German BIBLE ART Prayer Book Devotional Catholic Vespers Confession Kalin
A rare 18th-century German prayer book!
Collected and published by Johann Kälin, this book contains daily prayers and devotions for morning and evening mass, vespers, confession, communion, and liturgical hymns.
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Neu-erbaute, andächtige Hauß-Capell Das ist: Neu-außgegangenes, geistreiches in 6. Theil abgetheiltes, und mit schönen Kupfferen geziehrtes Gebett-Buch
Gedruckt in dem Fürstlichen Gottshauß Einsidlen Durch Johann Eberhard Kälin, 1760.

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Title page and prefatory present but damaged
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· Language: German
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Modern Billiards. A Complete Text-Book of the Game, Containing Plain and Practical Instructions...
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Modern Billiards. A Complete Text-Book of the Game, Containing Plain and Practical Instructions How to Play and Acquire Skill at this Scientific Amusement.

by COLLENDER, Hugh W. (Editor)

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1908 Modern Billiards Pool Strategy Technique Instructional Games Illustrated

'Modern Billiards' is a rare instructional work regarding technique, strategy, and gameplay. This work features hundreds of illustrations and diagrams to assist in guiding the reader's development.

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Modern Billiards. A Complete Text-Book of the Game, Containing Plain and Practical Instructions How to Play and Acquire Skill at this Scientific Amusement.

New York; Etc.; The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., © 1908.

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Reminiscences of the Civil War
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Reminiscences of the Civil War

by GORDON, General John B.

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1904 Confederate Civil War Reminiscences General John B Gordon Union Memorial

"Gordon had a way of putting things to the men that was irresistible, and he showed the men, at all times, that he shrank from nothing in battle on account of himself." –Lt. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

General Robert E. Lee considered his compatriot, John Brown Gordon to be one of his most reliable and trustworthy generals during the US Civil War. Himself a general in the Confederate States Army, Gordon would endure not one, but two severe illnesses alongside eight significant wounds on the battlefield.

A rare "memorial edition" of Gen. John B. Gordon's famous autobiography, 'Reminiscences of the Civil War.' Held in high regard by many for its highly entertaining contents, this biographical work offers fascinating insight from a prominent Confederate military leader during one of the darkest times in US history.

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The Pearl of Great Price: Being a Choice Selection from the Revelations, Translations, and...
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The Pearl of Great Price: Being a Choice Selection from the Revelations, Translations, and Narrations of Joseph Smith, First Prophet, Seer, and Revelator to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

by [SMITH, Joseph]

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1891 Pearl of Great Price Joseph Smith LDS Church Book of Mormon Revelation Utah

'The Pearl of Great Price' is one of the standard canonical works used by the Latter-Day Saints Church. This book includes writings based on Joseph Smith's visions in the 'Book of Moses' and 'Book of Abraham.' It also includes portions of the 'Articles of Faith' and other creeds of Mormonism.

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[SMITH, Joseph]

The Pearl of Great Price: Being a Choice Selection from the Revelations, Translations, and Narrations of Joseph Smith, First Prophet, Seer, and Revelator to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Salt Lake City, Utah: George Q. Cannon and Sons Co., 1891.

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• References: Flake 6169; Sabin 83260
• Provenance: Handwritten – Oneida Stake Presidency
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Cai Plinii Secundi Novocomensis, Epistolarum libri decem. Notæ & observationes, auctore Claudio...
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Cai Plinii Secundi Novocomensis, Epistolarum libri decem. Notæ & observationes, auctore Claudio Minoe, jurisc. Cum indicibus amplißimis & certißimis.

by PLINY the Younger

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1588 1st ed Pliny the Younger Epistles Panegyricus Vesuvius ROME Early ChurchPliny the Younger, one of the most notable 1st-century historians, is best remembered for his written works and orations. His best-known, and still widely popular work is his 'Epistles', which was a series of personal letters to other Roman figures. They give an important view of Roman everyday life as well as an interesting perspective on Pliny's views against Christianity. However, the most important epistles concern Pliny's account of the Mount Vesuvius eruption. Tacitus, a friend of Pliny, wanted to know more about the death of his uncle, Pliny the Elder, and the eruption itself.This 1588 first edition was published by Jean Richer and includes a dedicatory epistle from Claude MignaultItem number: #9875Price: $599PLINY the YoungerCai Plinii Secundi Novocomensis, Epistolarum libri decem. Notæ & observationes, auctore Claudio Minoe, jurisc. Cum indicibus amplißimis & certißimis.Parisiis, apud Joannem Richerium, via D.… Read More
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Tale of the Hero Iwami’s Revenge (Ehon Katakiuchi Iwami Eiyuroku) 絵本岩見英雄録...
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Tale of the Hero Iwami’s Revenge (Ehon Katakiuchi Iwami Eiyuroku) 絵本岩見英雄録 (えほんかたきうちいわみえいゆろく)

by Katsushika Isai / Utagawa Yoshiume

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1850 Iwami Hero Samurai Revenge Hideyoshi Japanese Katsushika Isai Buddhist

An interesting Meiji woodblock-print of 'Ehon Katakiuchi Iwami Eiyuroku,' called 'Tale of the Hero Iwami's Revenge' by artist Katsushika Isai. Isai was a painter and print artist, pupil of Katsushika Hokusai who produced woodblock prints, illustrated books and paintings. This tale is about Iwami Jutaro, a legendary hero of the 16th century, serving under the daimyo General Toyotomi Hideyoshi, taking revenge on his enemies, and eventually becoming a Buddhist monk to pay penance for his killings.
These undated 3 volumes are handwritten in column format made in the traditional way, using folded rice-paper and in a fukuro-touji (string) binding. containing excellent illustrations throughout of scenes from the tale of Iwami including different landscapes, samurai conflicts, courtesans, villages, and more!

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Reipublicae Batavae, liber primus, periodum ab gentis initio ad comitum tempora complectens
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Reipublicae Batavae, liber primus, periodum ab gentis initio ad comitum tempora complectens

by HOUTUYN, Adriaan

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1689 1st ed Republicae Batavia Holland Dutch Netherlands LAW Politics Houtuyn
Adriaan Houtuyn was a 17th-century Dutch lawyer known for his political treatises. One such work was his commentary on the Batavian Republic covering the kings and royal throne, jurisdiction of rulers, laws, and even the development of the democracy from ancient, Classical governments.
While the title of this work, 'Reipublicae Batavae liber primus' indicates that this is the first volume, no other volumes were published.

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HOUTUYN, Adriaan
Reipublicae Batavae, liber primus, periodum ab gentis initio ad comitum tempora complectens
Hagae Comitis : Apud P. Hagen, 1689. First edition.

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Aldine Edition of the British Poets: The poetical works of Geoffrey Chaucer
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Aldine Edition of the British Poets: The poetical works of Geoffrey Chaucer

by CHAUCER, Geoffrey

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1880 Geoffrey CHAUCER Poems Canterbury Tales Assembly of Foules Aldine Poets 6v

"If gold rusts, what then can iron do?"
― Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales
'The Canterbury Tales' is one of the most famous pieces of early English literature, written during the end of the 14th-century. Written by Geoffrey Chaucer, this book is a collection of short stories told from the perspective of traveling pilgrims on their way to Canterbury from London. Chaucer paints an accurate portrayal of English society during the time, as well as customs and social practices.
This late 19th-century printing of the poems of Chaucer includes, of course, 'Canterbury Tales', but also features works such as 'Cuckow and Nightgale', 'Assembly of Foules', and other lesser-known poems. This set from the 'Aldine Edition of the British Poets' was collected and edited by Richard Morris, supplemented with a memoir by Harris Nicolas.
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Florence : l'histoire, les médicis, les humanistes, les lettres, les arts ; orné de 500 grav....
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Florence : l'histoire, les médicis, les humanistes, les lettres, les arts ; orné de 500 grav. et pl

by YRIARTE, Charles

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1881 ENORMOUS Florence Italy House of Medici Illustrated Architecture FOLIO

Charles Yriarte was a 19th-century French writer who became fascinated with European travel. He spent much of his time in Spain and Italy, the latter of which prompted him to publish many works on his discoveries. One of his more prominent works was simply titled 'Florence'.

'Florence' became one of the most popular works dedicated solely to the Italian city. Yriarte describes notable royal figures, architecture and palaces, modes of travel used in Italy, cathedrals, and much more. This 1881 French edition is illustrated throughout with over 500 engravings.

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YRIARTE, Charles

Florence : l'histoire, les médicis, les humanistes, les lettres, les arts ; orné de 500 grav. et pl....

Paris: J. Rothschild, 1881. Limited edition

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New Natural History, The - 12 Volumes

New Natural History, The - 12 Volumes

by Lydekker, Richard

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New York: Merrill & Baker. Half Leather. A deluxe edition of The New Natural History in twelve volumes. Red cloth boards, red leather with gilt titling and decoration on spine, raised bands, marbled end papers, colour frontispiece with tissue-guard, illustrated throughout with sixteen hundred engravings, and seventy-two coloured plates with tissue guards. Corners and edges have some wear with rubbing, light sunning to spines, text block edges slightly darkened, otherwise this handsome set is in remarkable condition. Please inquire for shipping charges. The posted shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey

Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey: Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River

by John B. Wyeth

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YE Gallon Press, 1970. Limited Edition. #499/605. VG. Interior is tight, clean, and free of ownership marks except for one penciled notation on the flyleaf. Cloth boards show shelf and handling wear with light soiling, edge, corner, and spine wear. Overall a solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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Key to the Fishes of Northern Europe

Key to the Fishes of Northern Europe

by Alwyne Wheeler

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London 1978: Frederick Warne & Co.Ltd., London 1978: Frederick Warne & Co.Ltd., 1976. Good. Softbound limp edition. Cased edition also available Illustrations by Peter Stebbing 1976. Limp. Good. Peter Stebbing.
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ICEBERGS AND GLACIERS
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ICEBERGS AND GLACIERS

by Simon Seymour

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New York: William Morrow and Company, inc., 1987. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with large and beautiful photographs. Square 4to, publisher’s original pictorial boards in the original decorated dustjacket. (30). A fine, bright copy. In clear, concise text and exceptional, full color photographs, noted science author Seymour Simon explains how different types of glaciers and icebergs are formed, how they move, and how they affect life on Earth. He also explores some of their mysteries: Can icebergs be used as a source of fresh water for dry lands? And will the ice ages return, covering the continents with glaciers as they did twenty thousand years ago?
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

by Engle, Joanna

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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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The Natural History of Selborne; With Observations on Various Parts of Nature; and The...

The Natural History of Selborne; With Observations on Various Parts of Nature; and The Naturalist's Calendar

by WHITE, Rev. Gilbert

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London: Henry G. Bohn, 1851. Leather Bound. Good. Half leather over cloth boards in good condition. Marbled endpapers. TEG. With 40 hand-colored engravings. Raised bands on the spine. A few words underlined pp. 115-116. Some foxing. Eight pages have a dark mark in the center of the page, but the text is still legible. A damp stain on the lower corner of many pages. With additions and Supplementary notes by William Jardine. Edited with further illustrations, a biographical sketch of the author and a complete index by Edward Jesse.
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Winter - Notes from Montana
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Winter - Notes from Montana

by Bass, Rick

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Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarter cloth boards with pictorial dust jacket and mylar cover. Signed by author on title page. Dust jacket has sticker residue over the price, otherwise no wear or soiling present. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 162 pp; Signed by Author .
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Island Folk: The People of Isle Royale
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Island Folk: The People of Isle Royale

by Peter Oikarinen

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Houghton, Michigan: Isle Royale Natural History Association, [1979]. Softcover book with pictorial wraps. 160p. B&W photos throughout text. This is the original printing, later reprinted by the University of Minnesota Press. Book has been well read and is in very good - condition with wear to the cover image along the edge and reading crease to front cover, corners bumped and shelf wear. Pages are clean and unmarked with light staining on the edge of a few pages. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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Think South: How We Got Six Men and Forty Dogs Across Antarctica
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Think South: How We Got Six Men and Forty Dogs Across Antarctica

by Cathy de Moll

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St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2015. Single volume, hardcover with dust jacket, xv [1], 282pp [6], illustrated with maps and b&w photos. First Edition, First Printing. Author signature and inscription on Author page. Previous owner gift inscription on front free endpaper. Near fine unread book. Dust jacket showing light signs of shelf wear. Foreword, cover photo and all expedition photos by Will Steger. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection

On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Reprinted from the sixth London edition with all additions and corrections

by Charles Darwin

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New York: A.L. Burt, n.d.. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. The covers are quarter bound leather over marbled boards with gilt lettering on the spine. The covers show rubbing which enhances the period appearance. Endpapers are marbled, gilt top edge, clean contents and a tight binding. This edition was part of the "Burt's Library of the World's Best Books" series and, unlike the typical A.L. Burt reprint, is bound in a high quality binding.
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Curtis Botanical Magazine Plate 916: Uvularia Chinensis, Brown-Flowered Uvularia

Curtis Botanical Magazine Plate 916: Uvularia Chinensis, Brown-Flowered Uvularia

by Curtis, William

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London: T. Curtis, 1806. Very good +. This is a hand colored copper plate engraving. The print measures 5.5 x 9.25 inches, with a plate mark of 4.5 x 7.75. It is a beautiful decorative antique print expertly colored and beautifully composed. This particular plate has been trimmed at the rough edge. Curtis' work was the first study of British flora, and artists contributing to the opus included James Sowerby, Sydenham Teak Edwards, Francis Sansom and William Kilburn. "The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed, is an illustrated publication which began in 1787. The longest running botanical magazine, it is widely referred to by the subsequent name Curtis's Botanical Magazine. Each of the issues contains a description, in formal yet accessible language, and is renowned for featuring the work of two centuries of botanical illustrators. Many plants received their first publication on the pages, and the description given was enhanced by the keenly detailed illustrations. The first issue, in… Read More
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