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Like new paperback that is sharp and fine.Smith, Bruce L.R. The Last gentleman: Thomas Hughes and the end of the American century, A biography of American foreign policy from the height of the cold war to its end. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press, 2021, 370 pp., notes, index, illustrated. first paperback printing.

Good paperback edition. There is writing on the first several pages, with some notes on the first 40 pages, and after that a few marks here and there. A little beat up on the corners, but the writing is the reason for the good rating.Delgado, José M. R., Physical control of the mind: toward a psychocivilized society. New York: Harper & Row, 1971 paperback edition, 288 pp. with photographs.

Rahasya, Sw. A. The Rocky Horror tantra book. Cape Town: Advait Tantra School, 2012, 2017 printing, 313 pp., stated International Edition.Very good paperback perfect bound in shiny black wraps with red title and images.

Ramos, Graciliano. Angustia. Sao Paulo: Editora Record, 2005. 335 pp. Very good paperback. Text is clean, unmarked. Binding is tight. In Portugues. EM PORTUGUES DO BRASIL.

This is a very good condition comb-bound book. It has minor edge wear to the covers and a couple of water spots on the front cover.Richardson, Lillian C. & Charles G. The Pill rollers: a book on apothecary antiques and drug store collectibles. Fort Washington (MD): Old Fort Press, 1979, first ed. 170 pp. Profusely illustrated with advertisements and drawings of the objects described; includes appendix with bibliography, index and other informational sections.

This is a very good condition hardcover in a very good minus condition dust jacket. The book shows hardly a sign of wear at all: no marks, sharp corners. I hesitate to call books fine, but I'm tempted here. The dust jacket has a few tiny tears at the edges. Neither seem to have any shelf wear.
Ricoeur, Paul. Time and narrative vol. 3. Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press, 1988 English translation by Kathleen Blamy and David Pellauer, first edition thus, (originally published in French in 1985), 355 pp. notes, bibliography, index.

Riesman, Bob. I feel so good: the life and times of Big Bill Broonzy. Chicago: University of Chicago, 2011, 324 pp., illustrated with black and white photographs. Foreword by Peter Guralnick, Appreciation by Pete Townshend.Hardcover with dust jacket. Very good hardcover in beige cloth. Very good dust jacket. Corners are sharp, binding is tight. There is a stamp from the previous owner on the page before the title page.

This is a very good condition hard cover book with a very good dust jacket. The dust jacket is price clipped, with rubbing and a small tear to the rear. It is protected by a mylar cover.Robinson, Philip T. A Date with death: and other stories. London: Mitre Press, 1973, 77 pp.Contents: A Date with death; The Memorial; The Red-headed boy.

This is a good condition copy in a good minus condition dust jacket. There are brief notes or marks on approximately 40 pages throughout the book in various colors of ink. The previous owner's name is stamped on the front free end paper as well as the fore edge of the book. The dust jacket is missing approximately fifteen percent at the top and bottom. It is in rough shape, with tears and soiling, but it is unclipped.
Rothbard, Murray N. For a new liberty: the libertarian manifesto. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1973, 327 pp, stated first edition, index.