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Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good with no dust jacket; Many volumes with owner name (Dr. F. W. . Searle) on front free endpapers, several volumes with spines cocked, . boards lightly rubbed and sunned at spines, Vol. I has different owner . name on ffep and much more sunned and foxed spine.. 1896-1914. Hardcover. Complete in twenty volumes. Uniformly bound in gilt-decorated green cloth. Top edges gilt. Many photogravures and illustrations by Alice Barber Stephens, Frederic Remington, E. Boyd Smith, T. De Thulstrup, Ethel I. Brown, Malcolm Fraser, C. M. Russell, Frank T. Merrill, J. M. Flagg, B. West Clinedinst, Arthur I. Keller, Mary Hallock Foote, and others. Also includes some volumes with introductions, indices, and glosary. Vol. I - The Luck of the Roraring Camp and Other Tales; Vol. II - Tales of the Argonauts; Vol. III - The Story of a Mine and Other Tales; Vol. IV - In the Carquinez Woods and Other Tales; Vol. V - Maruja and Other Tales; Vol. VI - The Crusade of…
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by Gaskell, Mrs., A. de Lamartine, Jules Sandeau, B. Perez Galdos, Alexander Pushkin, and Max Muller
Tales from Foreign Lands: Cousin Phillis, A Story of English Love; Graziella, A Story of Italian Love; Madeleine, A Story of French Love; Marianela, A Story of Spanish Love; Marie, A Story of Russian Love; and Memories, A Story of German Love. SIX Volumes
by Gaskell, Mrs., A. de Lamartine, Jules Sandeau, B. Perez Galdos, Alexander Pushkin, and Max Muller
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Chicago: McClurg. Hardcover. Very Good. These books were published in 1892, 1893 and 1894 (not all are '1st thus' printings). All are in damaged, but nicely repaired, Zaehnsdorf bindings. Pale green leather with gilt floral borders, pale green marbled ep's,all-edge gilt. All save 'Memories' have been rebacked in new leather with as much as could be saved of the spines, and new red leather title pieces added. Front joint/hinge of Memories torn along top half. Owner's name on each ffep. Quite handsome, though with lots of 'character'; vg overall.
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The Writings of Bret Harte (Standard Library Edition) , in Twenty Volumes
by Harte, Bret
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The Pickwick Papers: Household Edition
by Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers complete in four volumes. Part of Sheldon's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front. Deckled edges. Binding is quite tight.FON on FFEP of each volume. Volume one is inscribed and dated 1866.Covers are faded and bumped, with wear on the top & heels of spines (volume 2 top spine is frayed). Pages are age tanned with occasional stains.
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The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night - Complete In Four Volumes: Privately Printed and autographed For Subscribers of the Casanova Sociey
by Mardrus, Dr. J.C. and Mathers, E. Powys
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This set of four books was privately printed for members of London's Casanova Society in 1923. The Casanova Society's brief existence lasted from 1922 - 1926, and this was their second publication.This is a Limited Edition. Sets numbered 1 to 750 were of sixteen volumes, and sets numbered 751 to 2250 were of four volumes. The set being offered for sale here is Set #844, complete in four volumes. The set is in good condition with some rubbing at the edges, corners and hinges, and occasional spotting. Each volume is numbered - 844 - which shows a complete original set. Each of the volumes is signed on the title page by Ellsworth Fleming of the Casanova Society, and each is also signed by Fleming again on the following page which describes the publication of the volumes. This set will provide many long evenings of enjoyable reading, and will make a fine addition to your library of classic literature. Due to the size of this item, shipping prices will be individually quoted.
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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion (14 volumes: Series 1: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 12, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26)
by Secretary of the Navy; Superintendent Naval War Records
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Fourteen volumes in original hardcovers. Series 1: volumes 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26. 1896-1914. Generally condition runs from Good to Very Good plus. These are heavy volumes that are prone to binding failures when handled improperly. Some of these volumes are sound, some strengthened with new endpapers, some where binding is starting. None have failed bindings. The earlier volumes show more general wear to the boards than later volumes. I have prepared a more complete condition report on each volume so feel free to inquire. Shipping will be actual cost to me not more (weight of this is about 44 pounds). Please see images of the books you will receive. Notes: a quite interesting set with maps, charts and images of warships in every volume. An incredible feat of research that took 33 years to complete. (Civil War)
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Battle Cry of Freedom: Two Volume Set : The Civil War Era
by James M. McPherson
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Longmont, Colorado, United States
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The Easton Press, 1989. 2 vols. The Leather-Bound Library of American History. First thus; Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Issued without dust jackets. Used - Fine, "as new" condition. Bindings and text blocks are tight, bright, crisp, and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Appear unopened / unread. Bound in full (genuine) leather with hubbed spines. Embossed in 22kt gold on the spine and front and back covers. Heavy duty binding boards. Printed on acid-neutral, archival paper. All edges gilt. Smyth sewn with concealed muslin joints and permanent satin ribbon markers. Notes from History sheet laid in. Photo is of the set we have at Barbed Wire Books. A beautiful gift!
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The Writings of Bret Harte (Standard Library Edition) , in Twenty Volumes
by Harte, Bret
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Selkirk, New York, United States
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Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good with no dust jacket; Many volumes with owner name (Dr. F. W. . Searle) on front free endpapers, several volumes with spines cocked, . boards lightly rubbed and sunned at spines, Vol. I has different owner . name on ffep and much more sunned and foxed spine.. 1896-1914. Hardcover. Complete in twenty volumes. Uniformly bound in gilt-decorated green cloth. Top edges gilt. Many photogravures and illustrations by Alice Barber Stephens, Frederic Remington, E. Boyd Smith, T. De Thulstrup, Ethel I. Brown, Malcolm Fraser, C. M. Russell, Frank T. Merrill, J. M. Flagg, B. West Clinedinst, Arthur I. Keller, Mary Hallock Foote, and others. Also includes some volumes with introductions, indices, and glosary. Vol. I - The Luck of the Roraring Camp and Other Tales; Vol. II - Tales of the Argonauts; Vol. III - The Story of a Mine and Other Tales; Vol. IV - In the Carquinez Woods and Other Tales; Vol. V - Maruja and Other Tales; Vol. VI - The Crusade of…
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The Pickwick Papers: Household Edition
by Charles Dickens
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- Used - Very Good
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Plano, Texas, United States
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Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers complete in four volumes. Part of Sheldon's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front. Deckled edges. Binding is quite tight.FON on FFEP of each volume. Volume one is inscribed and dated 1866.Covers are faded and bumped, with wear on the top & heels of spines (volume 2 top spine is frayed). Pages are age tanned with occasional stains.
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The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night - Complete In Four Volumes: Privately Printed and autographed For Subscribers of the Casanova Sociey
by Mardrus, Dr. J.C. and Mathers, E. Powys
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Silver City, New Mexico, United States
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This set of four books was privately printed for members of London's Casanova Society in 1923. The Casanova Society's brief existence lasted from 1922 - 1926, and this was their second publication.This is a Limited Edition. Sets numbered 1 to 750 were of sixteen volumes, and sets numbered 751 to 2250 were of four volumes. The set being offered for sale here is Set #844, complete in four volumes. The set is in good condition with some rubbing at the edges, corners and hinges, and occasional spotting. Each volume is numbered - 844 - which shows a complete original set. Each of the volumes is signed on the title page by Ellsworth Fleming of the Casanova Society, and each is also signed by Fleming again on the following page which describes the publication of the volumes. This set will provide many long evenings of enjoyable reading, and will make a fine addition to your library of classic literature. Due to the size of this item, shipping prices will be individually quoted.
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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion (14 volumes: Series 1: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 12, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26)
by Secretary of the Navy; Superintendent Naval War Records
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Fourteen volumes in original hardcovers. Series 1: volumes 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26. 1896-1914. Generally condition runs from Good to Very Good plus. These are heavy volumes that are prone to binding failures when handled improperly. Some of these volumes are sound, some strengthened with new endpapers, some where binding is starting. None have failed bindings. The earlier volumes show more general wear to the boards than later volumes. I have prepared a more complete condition report on each volume so feel free to inquire. Shipping will be actual cost to me not more (weight of this is about 44 pounds). Please see images of the books you will receive. Notes: a quite interesting set with maps, charts and images of warships in every volume. An incredible feat of research that took 33 years to complete. (Civil War)
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Battle Cry of Freedom: Two Volume Set : The Civil War Era
by James M. McPherson
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Longmont, Colorado, United States
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The Easton Press, 1989. 2 vols. The Leather-Bound Library of American History. First thus; Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Issued without dust jackets. Used - Fine, "as new" condition. Bindings and text blocks are tight, bright, crisp, and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Appear unopened / unread. Bound in full (genuine) leather with hubbed spines. Embossed in 22kt gold on the spine and front and back covers. Heavy duty binding boards. Printed on acid-neutral, archival paper. All edges gilt. Smyth sewn with concealed muslin joints and permanent satin ribbon markers. Notes from History sheet laid in. Photo is of the set we have at Barbed Wire Books. A beautiful gift!
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Dark Mountain Issue No. 1
by Kingsnorth, Paul, and Dougald Hine, editors
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- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780956496003 / 0956496008
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Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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The Dark Mountain Project, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by editor Dougald Hine on half title: "Iona - Happy Belated Birthday! Much love, Dougald X". The first issue of the pioneering environmental journal Dark Mountain, which diverges from other eco-oriented publications in its dark tone and its recognition that we are living in an age of inescapable loss. Essays, poetry, artworks, visionary texts. Miniscule crunches at top and bottom of back hinge, otherwise new condition..
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The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World (3 Volumes)
by Fernand Braudel
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Holland, Michigan, United States
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The Folio Society, 2000. Hardcover . Must-Have. Would 100% gift this book! It's in great used book condition, with only the barest of shelfwear on the edges. In slipcase, which has minor wear and an unfortunate paint line on the back - easily hidden against the back of a bookcase! All books on our shelves are good condition - lightly read or worn - unless otherwise indicated. The Bluestocking Bookshop provides high-quality used and new books and gift items at deep discounts. Shipping media mail. Follow on Instagram for New Arrival stories and bookseller recommendations.
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The Plays Of Eugene O'Neill (Three Volume Set): Volume I: Strange Interlude, Desire Under The Elms, Lazarus Laughed, The Fountain, The Moon Of The Caribees, Bound East For Cardiff, The Long Voyage Home, In The Zone, Ile, Where The Cross Is Made, The Rope, The Dreamy Kid, Before Breakfast, Volume II: Mo
by Eugene O'Neill
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Lubbock, Texas, United States
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The books in this multi-volume set are in very good condition. There is almost no wear on all three books in this set. The front, back, spine and cover boards are in very good condition as well as the edges. There is minor bumping on the corners of all three books. The previous owners name is written on the inside of the front cover boards of all three books. The pages of all three books are tanned and yellowed but clear of any markings. This multi-volume set contains the complete plays of Eugene O'Neill.
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The American Heritage History of American Presidency
by American Heritage Co. R. M. Ketchum, Editor
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E. Millstone, New Jersey, United States
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Theis book is in box case with three books. It is in excellent condition. Almost new. It is the story of how American precidency was created and the power behind it. Fascinating book to have. Great resource for School and college students.Amazing photographs and illustrations.
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The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley, in Six Volumes: Biographical Edition
by Eitel, Edmund Henry, Ed
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Olympia, Washington, United States
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This is a six-volume set of the complete works of James Whitcomb Riley, presented in the order that Riley composed the poems. The books show some wear at the corners and the head and tail of the spine. All have gilt on the top page edges. Volume three has a slice in the fabric over the spine and Volume two has a 1.5 cm split on the top edge. Each volume has a frontispiece (photo #7 shows the one from volume six). Hinge splits (like the one shown in photo #6) have occurred in the front of volumes 1-3 and in the rear of volume 4. Small amount of water stain along the top edge is evident in volumes 5 and 6 (see photo #8). All pages are clean, tight and unmarked. Gift inscription, dated 1914, on the front endpapers of volumes 1 and 2. This set will ship at over 9 pounds, so it is not available for international shipping. Excess shipping costs are included in the list price.
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Our Mutual Friend: Household Edition
by Charles Dickens
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Plano, Texas, United States
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Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend complete in four volumes. Part of Hurd & Houghton's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with wear on corners and the tops & heels of spines. Volume 4 has a tear up the spine hinge and across the spine. Endpapers are discolored. Pages are age tanned and foxed. Volume 1 & 2 are cracked at half-title page.
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David Copperfield: Household Edition
by Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens' David Copperfield complete in four volumes. Part of Sheldon's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with fraying on corners and the top & heels of spines. Pages are age tanned with occasional stains. All volumes are cracked at half title. Volume 4 protective tissue is loose.
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The Works of Robert Herrick - Two Volume Set: The Hesperides & Noble Numbers - Edited by Alfred Pollard with a preface by A. C. Swinburne
by Herrick, Robert
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Silver City, New Mexico, United States
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These two small hardcover books, published in London in 1898, are decorated with lovely gold decor on the covers and were issued without dustjackets.
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Correspondance Comlete de Madame Duchesse d'Orleans, Vol. 1 & 2
by M. G. Brunet
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- Written in French
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Cashiers, North Carolina, United States
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Charpentier 1886, 2 volume set.French Language. Dark red boards are sturdy with light scuff marks. Little edgewear. Gold lettering on spine is clean and bright. Pages are heavily foxed, but text is clean and unmarked. Deckled edges are soiled. Previous owner's label is on first page of vol. 2. In
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The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson: Poet Laureate
by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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Plano, Texas, United States
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A six-volume edition of the works of Tennyson, published in 1892. Blue cloth with gilt on spine. Deckled edges. Volume 1 features B&W frontispiece of Tennyson; frontispiece and tipped-in protective tissue are intact.All volumes have some staining, bumping, and wear on the covers. The tops and heels of spines have some fraying. Pages are age tanned with occasional small staining. FON written in front endpapers of all volumes; volume 1 also has some small marks on FFEP.
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