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The Underground Railroad in Illinois
by Glennette Tilley Turner
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 2001
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- States First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780938990055
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£30.33
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Signed Association Copy, "Pauline and Charles, I appreciate your long time interest in and support of my research and writing. Pauline, I especially have fond memories of the night we drove to that little town with the muddy parking lot. In friendship, Glenette 3/30/01". Book states First Edition.
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Around A World On Fire
by Karl E. Kassowitz
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1935
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Edition
- First (not stated)
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£194.96
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This is a rare book which has been signed by the author dated Christmas, 1936. The previous owner put their name and address in Pencil on the same FFEP. The only other copy I found was a gift to the ACP American College of Physicians Library. I found other papers written by Dr. Karl E. Kassowitz out of Milwaukee. He… Read more
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The First Guidebook to Prisons and Concentration Camps of the Soviet Union
by Avraham Shifrin
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- June, 1982
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Bantom Edition June, 1982 (First Thus, Edition in English)
- ISBN
- 9780553013924
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£24.26
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This is the English edition. It was also published in Russian, probably by another publisher. Some light wear to wrapper with a couple of white spots towards the bottom of the spine. The exception is the back cover which is heavily creased due to having an 8 fold map bound in, which is tanned. States with 170 maps, photographs, drawings.… Read more
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Zero Inflation
by Richard G. Lipsey, Editor
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- March, 1990
- Condition
- Good
- Edition
- Assumed First Edition, archive states this book is out of print
- ISBN
- 9780888062536
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£21.66
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This is a study that was conducted in Canada. A rare out of print book. There is a lot of wear to the softcover wrapper but no writing or personalization inside. The website for the C. D. Howe Institute states that it "is an independent not-for-profit research institute whose mission is to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public… Read more
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Marriner S. Eccles Private Entrepreneur and Public Servant
by Sidney Hyman
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1976
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First (no other printing stated)
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£64.99
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Association copy inscribed and signed by the Author. (NOT by Marriner S. Eccles) On the red FFEP it states, "To Dottie Oppenheimer? - Who has kept me solvent in times of stress - with gratitude & affection Sidney Hyman". There are also a couple of newspaper articles laid in. One was written by the author and another… Read more
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Echoes From Russia
by Lascelle Meserve Basily
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1920
- Condition
- Good
- Edition
- Assumed First, no other copies found
- Item Price
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£433.25
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This is a small book of poetry by Madame de Basily in English. Her story can be read on the Hoover Institution website. She is American born and the donor of the items in the Nicolas de Basily room. This book was published in Paris the year after her marriage in November, 1919. Her husband was the Diplomat of Imperial… Read more
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Special Counsel
by William F. Rusher
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1968
- Condition
- Good-
- Edition
- First, no earlier edition found.
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£13.00
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Price on flap is $6.00 and starts with, " To some, they are mere witchhunts. To others, they don't go far enough." Sound familiar? This book has the author's greeting with signature pasted on the ffep. The jacket is Good- as shown. The book would have been Very Good but there are signs of a water spill at the front… Read more
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The Enemy Within
by Robert F. Kennedy
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1960
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1960, later printing F - M (with untrimmed leaves)
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£21.66
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The dust jacket is well worn with tears and small pieces missing; however, it has kept the black boards with gold lettering clean and bright. Price on flap is $3.95, No. 9467A. 0260. Back of dust jacket with the Kennedy family photo has No. 5861. Remnants of some glue on back end paper and opposite side. 1960 F - M… Read more
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Trump's America: The Truth About Our Nation's Great Comeback
by Newt Gingrich
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- June 2018
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Edition
- First Edition, so stated, with First Printing Line.
- ISBN
- 9781546077060
- Item Price
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£21.66
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Part of the note, "Thank you for your recent generous gift! Your donation has already gone to work helping MRC (Media Research Center) expose and neutralize the Left's Soros-Media collusion working to remove President Trump and block his America First Agenda". Signed Bookplate by Newt… Read more
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Reporting From Washington
by Donald A. Ritchie
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 2005
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- Second Printing Line
- ISBN
- 9780195308921
- Item Price
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£15.55
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This is the softcover version of this book. It does not appear to have been read. It has the second printing line, most likely first paperback edition.
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Tax Rebellion USA
by Martin A. Larson
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1974
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Expanded and Updated Edition of Tax Revolt USA! privately printe
- Item Price
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£13.00
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Book is Very Good+, Wrapper is Good+. Binding somewhat tight. 11+ written on front end page. Book published in 1974. No other writing or notes. Wear to wrapped at edges and spine with several small chips, see photos. A few light soil spots on cover.
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Behind Closed Doors
by Ellis M. Zacharias
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1950
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition Third Impression (with untrimmed leaves)
- Item Price
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£10.83
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Third impression of the first edition with untrimmed leaves. $3.75 on flap, no name on free end paper. Book in Very Good condition, dust jacket Good with wear around edges and corners and some tears. Please see photos.
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The Wisdom of JFK
by T. S. Settle, Editor
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1965
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition so stated
- Item Price
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£13.86
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Book has a bump or small dent along the bottom edge a spot that appears soiled near the bottom on the front. Near Fine condition. The dust jacket is worn at the edges of the spine and corners with small tears. Also a closed tear at both top and bottom of front dust jacket about one inch from backstrip. Also… Read more
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The White House
by Chuck Fischer
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 2004
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- Appears to be a First
- ISBN
- 9780789310644
- Item Price
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£30.33
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Book appears to be New with the wrap around White House band intact, but there is pull tab outside the book, under the band. A manufacturing defect?? There is also a crease in the corner of the wrap around band by the publisher's info. from shelf wear. No other issues noted.
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Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 2000
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- EGHF
- ISBN
- 9780152010058
- Item Price
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£30.33
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Book is Near Fine with the Corners and Spine Edges Rubbed, Bumped. Beautifully illustrated. Covers states All Ages but I think it is an Advanced Sixth Grade Reading Level. Dust Jacket is worn at corners and edges with tears. Top edge crinkled, bottom rubbed, movement marks. Coretta Scott King Award Sticker says Peace, Non-Violent, Brotherhood with a wonderful logo
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Laws of the State of Illinois Enacted by the Forty-Fifth General Assembly at the Adjourned Session 1907 - 1908
by The General Assembly of The State of Illinois
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1908
- Condition
- Fair
- Edition
- First Printing for the 45th Assembly
- Item Price
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£194.96
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Book is complete . Foxing and water stained . Boards are soiled . Previous owner's name in pencil on free end paper . Joint Resolution 22 passed during this session as well as the state tree and flower was enacted , Senate Bill 597. Book hinges are intact . Bumped edges of boards and… Read more
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Illnois Blue Book 1971 - 1972 Association Copy Signed by Governor George H. Ryan Sr.
by John W. Lewis Editor
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1971 1972
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First Thus
- Item Price
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£86.65
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To my good friend and loyal supporter (see photo) with Best Wishes George H. Ryan Sr. Inscribed on backside of front sandpaper, the capital building is on the front. Authentic book issued by the Illinois Secretary of State in Very Good or better condition. Spine edges bumped, bottom by page turning corner soiled or dusty. Has a slight smell… Read more
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God Bless America (September 11, 2001)
by Paul C. Brownlow
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 2001
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- Assumed First Edition
- ISBN
- 9781570519987
- Item Price
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£13.00
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I have kept this book in Fine Condition by putting it in a plastic back. The original price sticker is on the back. Assumed First Edition ( I did not open it). The sticker on the front shows that 10℅ of the proceeds were being donated to the victims of 9/11. This isbn# shows this book was published in 2001.… Read more
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America Goes to War "Remember Pearl Harbor" The Battlecry of The Nation
by Compiled by Harold L. Hitchens
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- 1941
- Condition
- Near Fine, Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Item Price
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£19.06
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True first edition. Cover rubbed. Some wear to spine corners. Historically significant.
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United States Ship John S. McCain (DDG 56) Commissioning - with Contributors Brochure
by United States Navy
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- booksnvintage
- Published
- July 2, 1994
- Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Original
- Item Price
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£95.32
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About 8 1/2" x 11" stapled booklet with 88 glossy pages about the ship including photos of the officers and the ship's sponsor, Cindy McCain. There is a 4 page tissue type paper in the center listing the Schedule of Events. The cover states, UNITED STATES SHIP JOHN S. McCAIN (DDG 56) with the McCain Family Crest in the center… Read more
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