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Irish Illuminated Manuscripts of the Early Christian Period [1st Edition]
by Sweeney, James Johnson [Introduction by]
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1965
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- Soft cover
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£17.78
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NY: A Mentor-UNESCO Art Book / The New American Library, Inc., 1965 Printed in Italy. A Mentor-UNESCO Art Book #MQ639. 24pp, [2], 28 colour plates, [6] with the last page uncut, bound in illustrated stiff paper covers, with the binding and hinges tight. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. Item Price
£17.78
Peter Parley to Penrod: A Bibliographical Description of the Best-Loved American Juvenile Books. Research Classics No. 3
by Blanck, Jacob
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1961
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- Hardcover
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£16.17
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Cambridge, Massachusetts: Research CLassics, 1961 [4], vi, 153pp, bound in red cloth, with the binding and hinges tight. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. Item Price
£16.17
The Nag Hammadi Library in English: Revised Edition
by Robinson, James M. [General Editor]
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- Used - VERY GOOD ++
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- First Thus
- Published
- 1990
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- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780060669355
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- 1
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£9.70
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HarperSanFrancisco / HarperCollins, 1990 xiv, [2], 549pp, bound in stiff paper covers, with the binding and hinges tight. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. Item Price
£9.70
A Passion for Books: A Book Lover's Treasury of Stories, Essays, Humor, Lore, and Lists on Collecting, Reading, Borrowing, Lending, Caring For, and Appreciating Books [1st Edition]
by Rabinowitz, Harold / Kaplan, Rob / Bradbury, Ray [Forward by]
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- Used - VERY GOOD +
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- Very Good +
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- First American Edition
- Published
- 1999
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780812931129
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£9.70
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New York: Times Books / Random House, 1999 With a Forward by Ray Bradbury. xxi, [1], 353pp, [3], hard cover with gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. The dust jacket is NOT price-clipped, no tears, in a protective mylar cover. Light foxing to outer top page edges. Item Price
£9.70
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Handbook of The Art of Illumination, As Practised During the Middle Ages. With a Description of the Metals, Pigments, and Processes Employed by the Artists At Different Periods [1st Edition]
by Shaw, Henry
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- Used - Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1866
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- Hardcover
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£44.46
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London: Bell and Daldy, 1866 viii, 66pp, printed glossy hard stock paper, hinges taped, binding tight, ex-library, with occasional embossed marking [no marking on plates]. With 14 (of 16) wood engraved plates, and text illustrations throughout. Covers show edge wear/tear, spine repaired with cloth book tape. Item Price
£44.46
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Ecriture Et Enluminure Des Manuscrits du IXe au XIIe siecle - Histoire Et Technique. One Volume and Ten Portfolios
by Dom Paul Blanchon-Lasserve, Moine de Solesmes
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1926
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- Soft cover
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£707.35
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Sable-Sur-Sarthe / Lophem-Lez-Bruges: Abbaye St-Pierre De Solesmes / Abbaye De Saint-Andre, 1926 Writing And Illumination Of Manuscripts From The 9th To The 12th Century - History And Technique. Overall in Very Good Condition, with the paper wrap around for the ten portfolios in poor condition. Complete with 14 black & white illustrations and 88 gilt highlighted chromolithograph plates,… Read more about this item Item Price
£707.35
A Short-Title Catalogue of Books Printed in England, Scotland & Ireland and of English Books Printed Abroad 1475-1640
by Pollard, A. W. / Redgrave, G. R. [Compiled by]
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- Used - Good ++ to Very Good
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- 1969
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- Hardcover
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£20.21
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London: The Bibliographical Society, 1969 Reprint. xvi, [2], 609pp, bound in blue cloth, gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. foxing to outer page edges. Item Price
£20.21
The A & C Black Colour Books: A Collector's Guide and Bibliography, 1900-1930 [1st Edition]
by Inman, Colin
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1990
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780907961055
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- 1
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£44.46
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London: Werner Shaw Ltd., 1990 xi, [1], 307pp, bound in navy blue cloth, gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight, with colour and b/w plates throughout. Occasional unobtrusive markings. The dust jacket is NOT price-clipped. BIBLIOGRAPHY. NO LABELS, NOR INSCRIPTIONS. Item Price
£44.46
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Icon Source Book: A Guide to Illustrated Icon Materials in U. S. Libraries [Scarce, 1st Edition]
by Knee, Karyl M.
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- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1996
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- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9781879038325
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- 1
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£392.07
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Portland, Oregon: Oakwood Publications, 1996 I have used the ISBN number for the 1999 Edition, but this is the 1996 First Edition, which contains no ISBN number. [6], v, 431pp, bound in a plastic comb binding, with protective clear acetate covers, illustrated. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. RUSSIAN ICONOGRAPHY SOURCE BOOK. Item Price
£392.07
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Ephemera Relating to Books - 15 Pieces
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- Ephemera
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£28.29
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**Paul Elder and Company Advertising **1931 Newspaper of America re Test Results **1873 Advertising from Sheldon & Co. re newly published books. **Albumen photograph of books and mortar & pestles. **1950 Advertising from Fore Publications in London **Jonathan Cape advertising for "Life of Jesus" by Murry **The Macmillan Co., NY advertising for Summer Reading.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Two Bookplates *Paul Lewinson and *Anna Dorinda Blaksley Bliss
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- Ephemera
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*Professor Paul Lewinson (1900-1988) Professor of History specializing in African American Suffrage and white politics in the South. Author of "Race, Class and Party: A History of Negro Suffrage and White Politics in the South (1932). Worked at the LOC 1933-1935, being responsible for the Taft Papers. 1935 to 1960 worked at the National Archives. *Anna… Read more about this item Item Price
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Brochures and Ephemera Relating to Book Publishers and Small Presses - 5 Pieces
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- Ephemera
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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**Borzoi Books, 3 panel Brochure **1931 Marchbanks Press Calendar for July **Oxford University Press Advertising for El Greco, four panel Brochure. **Art Books of Phaidon Press, Oxford University Press, 8 leaves, stapled booklet. **Meadow Run Press advertising for the Deluxe Edition of "Sea Level" by Cardenas. Item Price
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5 Vintage Bookmarks
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- Ephemera
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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Various Five vintage bookmarks *Chromolithograph bottle of Furland & Co. Cognac, France, with descriptive advertising on the back, in French, 6-3/4" tall. *Book Mark from Lauriat Co., "Boston's Leading Bookstore", with backside being advertising for The First National Bank of Boston, both sides showing photographic images, measures 7-1/8" tall. *Williamsburg Bibliophiles, mounted on marbled paper, and encased… Read more about this item Item Price
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Register of Erotic Books , Volumes One & Two [2 Volumes] (1st Edition)
by Rose, Alfred [Compiled by]
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1965
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- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£20.21
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NY: Jack Brussel, Publisher, 1965 [4], xi, [1], 208pp; [2], 209-398pp, uniformly bound in blue cloth, gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. Slight bow to covers. Item Price
£20.21
Early Printing and Bibles in Exotic Languages Auction Catalog from Swann Galleries
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1978
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- Soft cover
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£17.78
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NY: Swann Galleries, Inc., 1978 Early Print Books to include *Illustrated & Emblem Books, Incunabula, Bibles, Literature, Bindings, History, Press Books, Curiosa, Etc. 47pp, [5], staple bound, with Swann's Prices Realized sheet, laid-in. Item Price
£17.78
Old Bibles: An Account of the Early Versions of the English Bible
by Dore, J. R.
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- Used - Good+
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- 2nd Edition
- Published
- 1888
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- Hardcover
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£22.64
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London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1888 [4], xvi, 395pp, folding Map, 16 full page illustrations in back, bound in creme and blue cloth, with binding tight, hinges cracked. Ex library, with Discard stamp. BIBLE REFERENCE. Item Price
£22.64
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The Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry
by Longnon, Jean / Cazelles, Raymond
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Thus
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- 1969
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- Hardcover
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£20.21
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New York: George Braziller, 1969 26pp, [8], with 139 gilt highlighted plates, printed on fine glossy paper, bound in maroon cloth, with the binding and hinges tight. Ex-library, with usual markings, no pocket, spine darkened. Stunning illustrations. Text in English. Item Price
£20.21
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The Illuminated Books of the Middle Ages
by Humphreys, Henry Noel / Jones, Owen
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- Used - VERY GOOD +
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good +
- Published
- 1995
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781858911687
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- 1
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£20.21
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London: Bracken Books, 1995 [6], 126pp, bound in maroon paper over boards, gilt still bright, binging and hinges tight, colour illustrations throughout. Previous owner's bookplate. Item Price
£20.21
The Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art: Treatment, Repair, and Restoration [1st Edition]
by Plenderleith, H. J.
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- Used - Good+
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- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1956
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- Hardcover
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£17.78
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London: Oxford University Press, 1956 xv, [1], 373pp, [1], bound in brown cloth, front hinge cracked, binding tight, photographic plates throughout. Ex-library, with pocket and usual markings. REFERENCE BOOK. Item Price
£17.78
Books About Hawaii: Fifty Basic Authors [1st Edition]
by Day, A. Grove
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- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good ++
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1977
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780824805616
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- 1
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Houlton, Maine, USA
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£12.13
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Honolulu, Hawaii: The University Press of Hawaii, 1977 xxvi, 112pp, [2], bound in black cloth, gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight, illustrated. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. The dust jacket is NOT price-clipped, and shows light edge wear. The book shows light foxing to the outer top page edges. BIBLIOGRAPHY Item Price
£12.13