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The Prose Tales of Edgar Allen [sic] Poe by Edgar Allan Poe - 1849: First Series, Second Series

by Edgar Allan Poe

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The Prose Tales of Edgar Allen [sic] Poe by Edgar Allan Poe - 1849

The Prose Tales of Edgar Allen [sic] Poe: First Series, Second Series

by Edgar Allan Poe

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Early edition of Poe's Works with his name misspelled on title pages. Verso of title to volume one; "Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1849, by J. S. Redfield..." No copyright to volume two. Ruled green cloth with Poe's name in gilt to cover; publisher & title to spine; 5 x 7 inches. Top edge gilt. Heads & tales of spines worn (see image).

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Examen Maritimo Teorico Practico, o, Tratado de mecanica aplicado a la  construccion,...
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Full spanish calf; six raised bands; ruled panels with cartouched spray; red painted edges; marbled endpapers. Wear to corners, otherwise a supple and attractive copy. Volume 1 of only one published (volume 2 never appeared). Second edition. 14 pull out plates of diagrams at end of book. ; 4to; 626; 14 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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Contabilidad de Ingenios Azucareros
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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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The Three Tours of Doctor Syntax including In Search of the Picturesque  (sixth edition), In...
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The Three Tours of Doctor Syntax including "In Search of the Picturesque (sixth edition)", "In Search of Consolation" and "In Search of a Wife". Three volume set.

by William Combe

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Handsomely bound by Henry Southeran in half maroon grain morocco over red cloth. Gilt particulars and decorations to spines. Marbled endpapers. Occasional foxing, otherwise a clean, attractive set without previous owners' names or other markings. ; 276, 277 & 279 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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Next to a Letter from Home (SIGNED)
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Next to a Letter from Home (SIGNED): Major Glenn Miller's Wartime Band

by Geoffrey Butcher

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Signed by author and members of Glen Miller's Wartime Band. Preface by Nat Peck. Includes a day-by-day chronology spanning June 28, 1944 to July 28, 1945, and an appendix listing sound recordings by the band both for the U.S. Government and the public. Black and white photographs interspersed throughout. Brown cloth with gilt particulars to spine. Dust jacket protected in mylar. [xvi], 360 pp. [viii] 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches.
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Grundriss der Naturgeschichte der Menschenspecies [Menschen Species]
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Grundriss der Naturgeschichte der Menschenspecies [Menschen Species]: : für akademische Vorlesungen / entworfen von Christian Friedrich Ludwig, Professor zu Leipzig.

by Christian Friedrich Ludwig

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xii, 314 pp., 5 folding plates. Paper covered boards with gentle wear all around. No previous owners' names or other markings.
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Works. The Woorkes of Geffrey Chaucer, Newly Printed, with Divers  Addicions, whiche were Never...
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Works. The Woorkes of Geffrey Chaucer, Newly Printed, with Divers Addicions, whiche were Never in Printe Before: With the siege and destruccion of the worthy citee of Thebes, compiled by Jhon Lidgate, Monke of Berie. As in the table more plainly dooeth appere. First issue of the Stowe Edition.

by Goeffrey Chaucer, edited and augmented by John Stowe

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Full calf. Probable first issue of the Stowe Edition with Chaucer's arms dated 1560 and before woodcut additions. Relative to the precedence of issues of the 1561 Stowe edition David R. Carlson ("The Woodcut Illustrations in Early Printed Editions of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales," in Chaucer Illustrated: Five Hundred Years of The Canterbury Tales in Pictures [British Library, 2003]) states "the most plausible explanation seems to be that the printer and publisher of the [Stowe] edition, came into possession of the woodcuts belatedly after most of the press work for the edition had been done. After obtaining the blocks, they ran up a new issue of the beginning of the book, incorporating a "General Prologue" illustrated with woodcut. In all documented cases, the unillustrated [i.e. first]"General Prologue" occurs with a title page showing the Chaucer arms, dated 1560 at the top of the shield. A different title-page, dated 1561, is found in copies incorporating the [woodcut] illustrated… Read More
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The Three Tours of Doctor Syntax including In Search of the Picturesque  (sixth edition), In...
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The Three Tours of Doctor Syntax including "In Search of the Picturesque (sixth edition)", "In Search of Consolation" and "In Search of a Wife". Three volume set.

by William Combe

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Handsomely bound by Henry Southeran in half maroon grain morocco over red cloth. Gilt particulars and decorations to spines. Marbled endpapers. Occasional foxing, otherwise a clean, attractive set without previous owners' names or other markings. ; 276, 277 & 279 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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Horace Walpole and His World Signed, extra illustrated, large paper copy  bound by Pfister.
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Horace Walpole and His World Signed, extra illustrated, large paper copy bound by Pfister.

by L. B. Seeley

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Extra-illustrated with signed Walpole pension document dated August 1791; Dark blue crushed morocco; 5 raised bands; gilt inner dentilles; red moire pastedown and fly by Pfister. ; 8vo ; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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Aquila Saxonica : sub qua imperatores Saxones ab Henrico Aucupe, vsque` ad Henricum Sanctum...
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Original quarter vellum over paper-covered boards. Woodcut initials and tail-piece; engravings throughout including fine full page images. The two works are paged separately but signed continuously (the first ending at Ii3,verso). Same collation as Getty copy but for Index Rerum which is placed at the end in this copy. Inscription of Abbot Dominic Fontanini (in Italian) to front fly describing the author's Monarchia Occidentalis series; two nicks in spine, else a fine copy.
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Next to a Letter from Home (SIGNED)
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Next to a Letter from Home (SIGNED): Major Glenn Miller's Wartime Band

by Geoffrey Butcher

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Signed by author and members of Glen Miller's Wartime Band. Preface by Nat Peck. Includes a day-by-day chronology spanning June 28, 1944 to July 28, 1945, and an appendix listing sound recordings by the band both for the U.S. Government and the public. Black and white photographs interspersed throughout. Brown cloth with gilt particulars to spine. Dust jacket protected in mylar. [xvi], 360 pp. [viii] 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches.
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The Prose Tales of Edgar Allen (Allan) Poe Second Series

by Edgar Allan Poe

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W. J. Widdleton Publisher, 1867. hardback. good condition in green cloth with some wear and bumping - no dust jacket - The author's name is spelled incorrectly on the title page (Allen, not Allan)
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)

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
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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
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More Than Forever

by McLean, Jay

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9781505999471
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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
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide

by Marcus, Phillip

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9780744009552
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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
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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
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A Million Miles from Boston

by Day, Karen

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9780385738996
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0385738994
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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… Read More
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The Republic Of Plato
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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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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint

by Elizabeth Harrison

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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint by Elizabeth Harrison. Published by Chicago Kindergarten College; 4th edition (1892). 207 pages. Interior clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name and date of Aug 1893 on fly page. Another fly page has "Compliments Chicago Kindergarten College Co." in handwriting. Edge of several pages have slight bend and small tear. Hardback with no dj if offered. Slight bumping on edges and spine. Blue cloth cover and spine has some fading. Condition: Good. Measures 7.5" x 5"
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Kane & Abel
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Kane & Abel

by Jeffrey Archer

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Book Club
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New York, 1979. Book Club. Hardcover. Book Club/Has Jacket. Book is a book club edition. Quite a few closed tears, chips, and other signs of wear to the dust jacket. Some bumping to the boards at corners, edges and ends of the spine. Pages are clean.
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Beautiful Leaved Plants
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Beautiful Leaved Plants

by Perry, Frances

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First U.S. Edition
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1980 - 1st United States ed - 64 full-page plates - "This unusual book about indoor plants is based on plates first printed from 1861 to 1891 by Benjamin Fawcett, who developed a technique of colour printing from multiple engraved wood blocks which in its richness and depth of tones gives a result unsurpassed by other nineteenth-century printers in colour." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked - moderate edge wear on the boards - dj: normal edge wear for age - toning of the white background throughout but this makes it look nicely aged for the beautiful colour prints - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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