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Pederson, Les
Poisoned Arrows
Waukesha WI: New Tribes Mission 1973 Book. Very Good -. Soft cover. First Edition. VERY RARE copy of this autobiographical story of the author's missionary work in Paraguay South America in the mid-20th century. His writing of this manuscript was to share some of the complex problems that missionaries face in foreign lands. Minor wear/marks. New Tribes Mission paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 087495
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Oggs, Allan C Sr with Andrews, Sherry
You Gotta Have the Want To
Dallas TX: Word Publishing 1987 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the flyleaf. The autobiographical story of a young boy afflicted with cerebral palsy who achieved his unlikely dream of becoming a preacher. Illustrated 150 pages. Word Publishing hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 087506 ISBN : 0849906113 9780849906114
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Campbell, Rev Thomas (Introduction by)
Mary Aloysia Hardey: Religious of the Sacred Heart 1809-1886
NY: The America Press 1910 Book. Very Good . Hardcover. First Edition. RARE copy of this early 20th century 405 page illustrated biography of Mother Mary Aloysia Hardey R.S.C.J. Piscataway Maryland United States 1809 - Paris France 17 June 1886 who was an American religious sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart. She established all the convents of her order up to the year 1883 in the eastern part of the United States as well as in Canada and Cuba. Very minimal wear on this gilt decorated brown cloth binding book. . The America Press hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 087788
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Memoir of Governor Andrew with Personal Reminiscences to Which are Added Two Hitherto Unpublished Literary Discourses and the Valedictory Address.
Boston: Roberts Brothers 1880 Ex-Library. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. Signed by author on fep. Light normal age wear including scuffs and rub marks. Minimally marked ex-school library. Beautiful book with decorative end papers and gilt board decorations. Roberts Brothers hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 088024
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Betz, Eva K
Priest on Horseback Father Farmer: 1720-1786
NY: Sheed & Ward 1958 Ex-Library. Illus. by Jo Polseno. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. RARE copy of this adventure story of Father Farmer in late 18th century New Jersey. Father Farmer "would run great risks in his travels" in a time when "Catholics were still looked down upon with suspicion and fear by many". Tells of his adventures during his rider in 1768 through New Jersey and his part in helping two in love solve their probme - "an accurate and fascinating picture of colonial life and of a priest who was famous in his lifetime for his learning his wisdom and his goodness". Illustrated with drawings. Sheed & Ward hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 080722
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Sister of Emily Frances Campbell
Glimpses Into the Sacred Life of Emily Frances Campbell
Brooklyn NY: The Faith Home for Incurables 1884 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. First Edition. Light wear at the head of the spine and on the corners front inner hinge starting to crack minor marks on rear cover. RARE copy of this late 19th century collection of writings/letters of this Christian woman who lived her life as a true witness for Christ and in the healing work at the Brooklyn Faith Home for Incurables. Content covers the years 1869-1883. The Faith Home for Incurables hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 081228
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Lawrence, William
Life of Phillips Brooks Creative Lives Series - SIGNED
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers 1930 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Spine strip is lightly faded minor wear. RARE!!! INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the free-endpaper. The author was the 7th Episcopalian Bishop of Massachusetts from 1893-1927. Phillips Brooks was an American Episcopal clergyman and author long the Rector of Boston's Trinity Church and briefly Bishop of Massachusetts and particularly remembered as lyricist of the Christmas hymn "O Little Town of Bethlehem". . Harper & Brothers Publishers hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 084324
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Sanger, Abner
Diary of Abner Sanger 1774-94
Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. Photocopy. Cover has minor wear/marks; pages are not all in chronological order not sure if all pages are included; and some pages are difficult to read due to the copying - photocopied in the old style with white lettering on black background such as was done circa 1940-50's. Bound photocopy of the noted diary of ABNER SANGER 1739-1822 son of Eleazer and Mary Jackson Sanger was born in Hardwick Mass. and came to Keene around 1752. With his brothers he served in the French and Indian War 1759-1760 marched with the Keene militia at the Lexington alarm 1775 but became a Tory and was twice imprisoned for his opinions. He lived with his mother and unmarried sister until at the age of fourty-four he married Elizabeth Johnson Meed a widow with three children. Abner and Elizabeth had seven children five of whom survived. Most of their married life they spent in Dublin but after the death of Elizabeth in 1799 Abner lived with various of his children in Sullivan Gilsum and Keene. Abner Sanger kept a journal the surviving parts cover the years 1774-1782 and 1791-1794. SOURCE: Book "Very Poor and of a Lo Make. The Journal of Abner Sanger." . hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 070089
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Shoskes, Dr H
Mi Viaje Alrededor Del Mundo
Argentina: Impreso En La Argentina 1951 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. RARE copy of this autobiographical Hebrew work on the author's world tour illustrated with black and white photographs. Cover has minor wear. Impreso En La Argentina hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 070164
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Turner, Mason
RX Applause: Biography of a Blind Performer Signed By Author
Brookline Village MA: Branden Press Inc. 1983 Book. Very Good -. Soft cover. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. A rare volume signed by author on title page. Normal wear; some light scuffs and creasing; a decent readable copy. Branden Press, Inc. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 070693 ISBN : 0828318794 9780828318792
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Konopka, Stanislaw
Polska Bibliografia Lekarska Dziewietnastego Wieku 1801-1900 Tom I A-B Tom II C-E and Tom IV J-Krakow
Warszawa Warsaw Poland: Panstwowy Zaklad Wydawnictw Lekarskich 1977 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Volumes I II and IV of this multi-volume work on the history of medicine and noted physicians in Poland. Minor exterior marks. Panstwowy Zaklad Wydawnictw Lekarskich hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 072160
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Eddy, Mary Baker G
Retrospection and Introspection
Boston: Joseph Armstrong C.D.D. Publisher 1898 Ex-Library. Very Good -. Hardcover. Minor exterior wear; erased pencil shadows on a few pages. RARE early edition 13th Thousand by this publisher of an early work by Mary Baker Eddy the author of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures". This work is autobiographical and the early history of the Christian Science Church. 120 pages. Joseph Armstrong, C.D.D., Publisher hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 074048
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Monvel, R Boutet De
Saint Francois d'Assise - Ouvrage Orne De Vingt et Une Gravures Hors Texte
Paris: Les Petits-Fils De Plon et Nourrit 1929 Book. Illus. by Maurice Boutet De Monvel. Fair. Soft cover. First Edition. Covers are detached and there is significant edgewear; interior is in very good condition. Illustrated 126 page French work on Saint Francis of Assisi patron saint of animals and the environment and founder of the Franciscan Order; and whom Pope Francis I named himself after. Les Petits-Fils De Plon et Nourrit paperback
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Knight, Charles W
Hurricane Haven Signed By Author
Chicago: Moody Press 1961 Book. Very Good . Hardcover. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. A RARE VOLUME SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Signature appears on front pastedown vertically. A very nice copy of book; dust jacket has some light scuffs and edge wear. "The story of the experiences of Bobby Douglas will carry you on a journey you've never dreamed of from the time he was abandoned until he was more than twenty years of age." 224 pages. Moody Press hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 049893
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Harsha, DA (MA) D A M A
Life of the Rev. James Hervey Inscribed By Author
Albany NY: J. Munsell 1865 Book. Fair. Soft cover. Inscribed by Authors. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Inscription appears near top edge of a front end paper. A very rare volume. Binding is ultimately falling apart; text block is loose but present; exterior spine is reinforced with white tape; edge chips scuffs tears and creases with normal soils; text block is clean and readable but with uncut pages. A biography on Reverend James Hervey and his work in the church. 58 pages. J. Munsell paperback
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Hough, Rev James (MA) - Chaplain on the Same Establishment; Author of "The History of Christianity in India," Etc M A
Memoir of an Indian Chaplain the Reverend Charles Church M.A. On the Madras Establishment of the East India Company.
London: The Religious Tract Society 1859 Book. Good. Hardcover. A very rare volume - only 6 copies located in libraries worldwide. Has original yellow end papers; boards are blindstamped; lettering is gilt stamped. Age wear includes moderate scuffs soils some small stains spine edge/end chipping bumped corners and some rub marks; inner hinge cracking with a somewhat shaken spine; small embossment on title page - "Norfolk Association Book Hawking"; some light waving and foxing throughout interior. The recollections of a Reverend from India on his work spreading the word of Christianity in the Nineteenth Century. 167 pages plus extras listing other publications from the Religious Tract Society. The Religious Tract Society hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 051176
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Panum, P L
Bidrag Til Kundskab om Vort Medicinske Fakultets Historie
Book. Good. Hardcover. Believed First. Cover has edgewear; pages are age-toned. Scarce copy of this work whose title continues "med Hensyn til dets Betydning for Naturvidenskabernes og Laegevidenskabens Udvikling i Danmark fra Frederik den 3dies Tronbestigelse indtil Frederik den 5tes Dod 1648-1766. This work is undated; circa mid-late 1900's. The author is for whom The Panum Institute a part of the University of Copenhagen is named. Panum 1820-1885 was a professor of physiology who while still a medical student worked on the cholera epidemics that culminated in 1853. He is also famous for his research into measles in connection with an epidemic of that disease in the Faroe Islands. He was appointed Professor of Physiology in Kiel before returning to the University of Copenhagen. 105 pages. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 052962
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McCuskey, Dorothy
Bronson Alcott Teacher Inscribed & Signed By Author
New York: The MacMillan Company 1940 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. A rare volume inscribed & signed by author. Inscription appears on flyleaf and is presented to Mr. and Mrs. Frederic B. Johnson. Newspaper clippings and other small pages are laid in on end papers; typical library marks; slightly shaken spine; a decent readable copy. 217 pages. The MacMillan Company hardcover
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Charlotte, Sister Mary
Two Kindred Hearts - A Biographical Study of Sister Mary Aloysia and Sister Mary Ignatia
NY: Joseph F. Wagner 1947 Ex-Library. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition Second Printing. RARE copy of this 173 page biographical story of the two co-foundresses of a new congregation at Coesfeld of the Institute of Notre Dame. This edition "adapted and translated from 'Soli Deo' and from unpublished material available in the archives of the Congregation". Joseph F. Wagner hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 062772
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A Priest of St Sulpice
An American Missionary - A Record of the Work of Rev. William H. Judge S.J.
Baltimore and New York: John Murphy & Co. 1904 Ex-Library. Very Good -. Hardcover. First Edition. Lacks the flyleaf; inner hinge starting to crack light edgewear. RARE First Edition of this early 20th century biography of this Catholic priest and his missionary work in the great Northwest - Alaska and the Yukon. Illustrated. Deep red gilt-decorated binding. John Murphy & Co. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 062802
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Donnelly, Eleanor C
Life of Father Barbelin S.J.
Book. Very Good -. Library Binding. A rare volume. Lacks title page. Bound in red library binding; typical library marks. A detailed biography of this influential priest. 468 pages. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 063486
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Gleeson, Delia
Madame Rose Lummis
London: Burns & Oates 1907 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. Stated First Issue. A rare 1907 stated first issue. Book has normal age wear including scuffs edge wear some soils etc. Bound in reddish cloth with gilt lettering. Text block is very lightly age toned but clean and readable. A decent readable copy overall. Burns & Oates hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 063526
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Various Authors
Frederick James Furnival: A Volume of Personal Record
London: Oxford University Press 1911 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. First Edition. A very rare first edition. Book has normal age wear including some scuffs and light edge blemishes as well as chips on spine ends and inner hinge cracking. A collection of biographical essays by various authors written about the life and work of Frederick James Furnivall. Illustrated. 215 pages. Oxford University Press hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 063795
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Hastings, Scott E
Goodbye Highland Yankee: Stories of a North Country Boyhood Signed By Author and Illustrator
Chelsea VT: Chelsea Green Publishing Co. 1988 Book. Illus. by McCurdy Michael. Very Good . Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Printing. Signed by both author and illustrator on half title page. A very nice copy of book. Dust jacket has uneven edge fading; else light wear. The author's memoirs of his childhood. 165 pages. Chelsea Green Publishing Co. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 064075 ISBN : 0930031172 9780930031176
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Manion, Mae (Compiler)
"Prairie Pioneers" of Box Butte County Inscribed & Signed By Author
Alliance Nebraska: Iron Man Industries 1970 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Inscribed & signed by author. Inscription appears on flyleaf and reads: "That the memories of our pioneer parents and grand-parents shall never die - is the wish of your friend Mae Manion". Book only has minor wear; dust jacket is a bit more worn with soils fading edge chips foxing etc. A nice copy overall. Iron Man Industries hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 064133
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Stewart, Rev Samuel Barrett
Charles Henry Newhall: January 18 1846 - April 22 1908: A Memoir
Book. Fair Only. Leather. Book is very rare. Significant wear; leather is tattered with chips tears splitting from boards scuffs soils stains etc. Text block has significant dampstaining and soils with light age toning. A reference copy ONLY. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 064132
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Rascoe, Burton; Boyd, Ernest A (Series Editor)
Theodore Dreiser - Modern American Writers Series Signed Presentation Copy
New York: Robert M. McBride & Company 1925 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY. A very rare signed presentation copy with dust jacket. Signature and short inscription appear on flyleaf. Dust jacket is moderately worn with scuffs foxing age toning edge chips etc. Book is in nice condition with only light scuffs and soils. A biography of the famous author. Robert M. McBride & Company hardcover
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Auerbach, Joseph S
"Mum's" Boy SIGNED
Privately Printed 1915 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. A rare signed volume. Inscription and signature appear on flyleaf dated 1915. Author Joseph S. Auerbach was a prominant early Twentieth Century New York Attorney. Book is lightly worn typical for its age and is in adequate readable condition. Privately Printed hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 067059
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Professional Anecdotes or ANA of Medical Literature Vol. I and II 120
London: John Knight & Henry Lacey 1825 Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. RARE copy of this first edition early 19th century collection of medical writings this being VOLUME I and II only. Front board is detached on Vol. I and nearly detached on Vol. II; covers are worn and faded; rear endpaper on Vol II is torn. Offers a great look at the practice of medicine in the very early 19th century. John Knight & Henry Lacey hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 067623
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DeRamsey
The History of Henri De La Tour D'Auvergne Vifcount de Turenne Marfhal-General of France
London: James Bettenham 1735 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. First Edition. Biography of this great French soldier dedicated by the author to the Prince of Turenne as the book was about his great uncle the one time commander of the Army of France. Volume 1 only of this 2 volume set. Of special note: this copy belonged to an American Civil War soldier Lieut. Edmund R. Ward U.S.A. dated 1861. Also has the bookplate of M.General Rob Long. The book's leather cover has moderate wear with significant cracking along spine edge. Otherwise in remarkable condition for a book of 267 years old!. James Bettenham hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 005963
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Levi Moore Powers: A Memorial - SIGNATURE
Boston: The Murrary Press 1920 Book. Very Good . Hardcover. First Edition. Unique copy of this book on the Memorial tributes to this Gloucester Massachusetts preacher 1864-1920 written "by his friends for his friends". Includes a matted photo of Powers earlier in his youth - dated 1884 separate from the book a TIPPED-IN SIGNATURE OF POWERS and a tipped-in typed article on Powers on the rear endpapers with a handwritten note "A tribute to Levi M. Powers by John Van Schoick" dated Feb. 2 1929. Powers served as minister to the Independent Christian Church of Gloucester MA from 1913 to 1919 and is described as "a brave adventurer for justice and right who feared not to champion the weaker cause and the brother in distress". The Murrary Press hardcover
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Schriftgiesser, Karl
Families from Adams Astor and Lee to Beecher Barrymore and Roosevelt - SIGNED
NY: Howell Soskin and Co. Inc. 1940 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. RARE!!! A "Story of great individuals fantastic figures and personal drama as well as a sociological study of the rise and fall of a number of families which within a democracyhave made their own aristocracy". Families included are the Adams Beechers James Lees Drews Barrymores Astors Vanderbilts Guggenheims Du Ponts Rockefellers and Roosevelts. Dust jacket has moderate chipping and yellowing of spine. Howell, Soskin and Co., Inc. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 005150
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Genty, Le Dr Maurice
Les Biographies Medicales Janvier 1933 - Amedee Dechambre
Paris: Librairie J.-B Bailliere et Fils 1933 Ex-Library. Very Good. Soft cover. Original Edition. The January Janvier issue of this periodical on the history of medicine. This issue is on the life and work of Amadee DeChambre 1812-1886 - "Notes pour servir a l"Historie de la Medecine et des Grands Medecins". Illustrated. Written in French. The soft cover publication has been professionally bound in library hard-binding. Librairie J.-B Bailliere et Fils paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008972
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Sage, Merton
The Doctor's Letters
Privately Printed 1939 Book. Good . Hardcover. First Edition. The letters of Wilfred Havland Sage MD written for the most part to his son 1903-1917. Dr. Sage was born in NY in 1853 and died in Medford MA in 1917. His work was primarily in the Olean NY area. With illustrations. Some foxing/age discoloration of some pages; moderate wear to edges of spine. Privately Printed hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 006275
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Wise, Walter Dent (MD)
Addresses and Biographical Sketches
Baltimore: Privately Printed 1957 Book. Very Good -. Soft cover. First Edition. RARE! Contains 23 addresses and biographical sketches by Dr. Wise starting with his address to the Graduates of the Mercy Hospital Training School for Nurses Class of 1922. Includes biographical sketches of Thomas Bond 1712-1784; Dr. Alexander Hamilton Archibald Cunningham Harrison Alexius McGlannan Dr. Isaac Ridgeway Trimble Charles Robert Austrian 1885-1956 and Dr. Maurice C. Pincoffs. Also includes a list of his publications unpublished articles and his curriculum vitae. Previous owner's name on ffep; light soils; minor edgewear. Privately Printed paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 011820
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Eudin, Xenia Joukoff; Fisher, Helen Dwight and Fisher, Harold H (Eds)
The Life of a Chemist - Memoirs of Vladimir N. Ipatieff ASSOCIATION COPY
Stanford CA and London: Stanford University Press 1946 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. English Translation. Translated by V. Haensel and Mrs. R. H. Lusher. Autobiography of Professor Ipatieff - professor and member of the Russian Academy of Sciences head of Russian chemical warfare during WWI recipient of the Willard Gibbs Medal in 1940 by the American Chemical Society Lieutenant General in the Imperial Russian Army Professor at Northwestern University and Director of Research at the Universal Oil Products Company. 658 pages. This copy is unique as it was the personal copy of Wm. Horsley Gantt Associate Professor of Psychiatry associated with the Johns Hopkins University; noted neurophysiologist founder and director of the Pavlovian Lab at the Phipps Clinic at the Johns Hopkins Hospital etc. Inscribed by Dr. Gantt noting that the book was a gift to him from his friend H. R. Knickerbocker of Texas correspondent for the Hearst newspapers when Dr. Gantt was in Russia who was killed in a plane crash in India after the end of WWII. Stanford University Press hardcover
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Wise, Walter Dent (MD)
Addresses and Biographical Sketches - SIGNED
Baltimore: Privately Printed 1957 Book. Very Good -. Soft cover. DATED INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. RARE! Contains 23 addresses and biographical sketches by Dr. Wise starting with his address to the Graduates of the Mercy Hospital Training School for Nurses Class of 1922. Includes biographical sketches of Thomas Bond 1712-1784; Dr. Alexander Hamilton Archibald Cunningham Harrison Alexius McGlannan Dr. Isaac Ridgeway Trimble Charles Robert Austrian 1885-1956 and Dr. Maurice C. Pincoffs. Also includes a list of his publications unpublished articles and his curriculum vitae. Table of contents page has a few ink checkmarks; moderate wear to bottom of spine; light soils. Privately Printed paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 011819
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Harry, David P Jr
Cost of Living of Teachers in the State of New York SIGNED
NY: Teachers College Columbia University 1928 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. From the Teachers College Columbia University's "Contributions to Education" publication No. 320. Discusses the measuring of the cost of living a selection of the articles and services used to represent the budget the method of securing the prices making the cost of living index the food index the rent index the clothing index the reliability of the study the predicted index of the cost of living in New York State etc. With summary and recommendations. Boards are very slightly bowed. Teachers College, Columbia University hardcover
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Comegys, Charles George
Cornelius George Comegys M.D. His Life and Career in the Development of Cincinnati for Nearly Half a Century
Cincinnati OH: Published by the Family 1899 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. A beautiful copy of a scarce work on this physician and civic leader of Cincinnati during the mid to late 19th century. Since it was published primarily for family members the print run was probably quite small. Published by the Family hardcover
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Gloeckner, Fred (MD)
A Civilian Doctor in Vietnam
Philadelphia: The Winchell Co. 1972 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. 123 page illustrated autobiography of the author's experiences as a physician in the Vietnam War. This copy is INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author to Senator Charles H. Percy on the ffep. Cover has minor rub marks. The Winchell Co. paperback
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Page, Henry F (MD)
Memorial Tribute to John Blair Deaver
Milwaukee WI: Proceedings 1931 Book. Good Only. Soft cover. SIGNED BY EDITOR. Original Edition. A collection of tributes to Dr. John Blair Deaver of the Lankenau Hospital formerly the German Hospital and a widely know physician/surgeon in southern Lancaster County Pennsylvania and associated with the teaching staff of the University of Pennsylvania. Tributes are by such medical greats as Drs. Charles and William Mayo Dr. George Crile Dr. Henry Page Dr. Addison C. Page Dr. Carl Larsen Dr. William Haggard Dr. Henry Christian Dr. Arthur Dean Bevan to whom this book is INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the editor and Dr. George V. I. Brown. Cover has moderate fade marks and light wear. Proceedings paperback
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Keller, Helen
Mijn Levensgeschiedenis
Amsterdam: Uitgegeven Door De Maatschappif Voor Goede En Goedkoope Lectuur Book. Good. Hardcover. Cover has wear to edges and is quite faded. RARE copy of this autobiographical work by Helen Keller including letters of Ms. Keller's from the late nineteenth century. Illustrated. Written in DUTCH. Uitgegeven Door De Maatschappif Voor Goede En Goedkoope Lectuur hardcover
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Paine, Martyn and Mary Ann
Memoir of Robert Troup Paine
NY: John F. Trow & Co. 1852 Book. Good Only. Hardcover. PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED. Original Edition. SIGNED PRESENTATION copy to "Mr. D. E. Ware with the respects of Martyn Paine". RARE copy of this privately printed 524 page oversized "memoirs" of this Harvard University Class of 1851 graduate son of Mary Ann and Martyn Paine - Martyn being a very prominent and influential physician of the early 19th century. Includes numerous of Robert Troup Paine's compositions on the issues of the 19th century as well as letters to the parents relative to their son and other memorials. All edges gilt; interior is VG. Cover has moderate wear and bottom half of the front spine edge is starting to split; inner hinges cracked. John F. Trow & Co. hardcover
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Discours Prononces a L'Occasion De La Remise De La Medaille du Docteur O. Pasteau
Paris: Privately Printed 1936 Book. Very Good -. Soft cover. Original Edition. RARE copy of this discourse on Doctor Octave Pasteau 1870 - 1957 noted French urologist and creator of the Secretariat of the National Associations of Catholic Doctors. Written in French. This 33 page publication has several pages uncut; light exterior marks. Privately Printed paperback
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Cowley, Malcolm
Unshaken Friend: A Profile of Maxwell Perkins
Boulder: Roberts Rinehart 1985. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A. Birnbaum. A reprint of the two part profile of editor Maxwell Perkins which originally appeared in the New Yorker in 1944. This volume includes a new prefatory note by Cowley. I-XV & 48 pages red cloth. Limited edition #4 of 250 copies. Signed on limitation page by Cowley. Publisher's note card laid in. In a fine navy blue slipcase. <br/><br/>Signed limited. Roberts Rinehart hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 12860 ISBN : 0911797157 9780911797152
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Auclair, Abbe Elie-J
Histoire De Mere Catherine-Aurelie Du Precisux-Sang - SIGNED
Quebec Canada: L'Action Sociale Limitee 1923 Book. Very Good -. Soft cover. DATED INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Cover has light soils/rubmarks; edge tear has been taped. Very rare SIGNED copy of this biography of this Catholic Sister "nee Aurelie Caouette. Fondatrice de L'Institut du Precieux-Sang au Canada 1833-1905". Inscribed by the author on the front flyleaf dated "11 Juillet 1924". 448 pages. L'Action Sociale Limitee paperback
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Palmer, Mary R
Kid Sisters Never Forget - Remembering the Great Depression: SIGNED
Buxton ME: Buxton-Hollis Historical Society 2003 Book. Very Good . Soft cover. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Stated First Edition. SIGNED by AUTHOR on the half-title page. Memoirs of Mary Ruth Snell Palmer and her brothers and family growing up in Buxton Maine York County during the Great Depression. 158 pages illustrated. Buxton-Hollis Historical Society paperback
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Thomas, Eld Joseph
The Life Travels and Gospel Labors of Eld Joseph Thomas More Widely Known as the "White Pilgrim;" to Which are Added His Poems: Religious Moral and Satirical
New York: M. Cummings 1861 Book. Fair Only. Hardcover. Age wear includes exposed lower edges and corners; spine cocked forward; chipping on spine edges with a large chip near fore-edge on front board; rubbing on cover with rippled creases in cloth cover from dampstains which have bled through to some interior pages front and back pages; some other smudges on first few and last few pages. The last document of "the White Pilgrim" a famous Virginia preacher who in his travels wrote very influencial poetry some of which is printed in this book. Born in North Carolina he was one of the first famous poets from that state. 264 pages. M. Cummings hardcover
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Chandler, Horace Parker (Compiler)
Life of Father Taylor: The Sailor Preacher
Boston: The Boston Port and Seamen's Aid Society 1904 Book. Good. Hardcover. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY COMPILER'S DAUGHTER. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY COMPILER'S DAUGHTER!!!! Compiler's bookplate inside cover!!!! Inscription reads "This book was compiled by my father Horace Parker Chandler a trustee for many years of the Seamen's Port & Aid Society. He published for 20 years the Mariners Advocate to express the work of that society. This book belongs in the Parker Cleaveland Study Brunswick Maine January 12. 1929 Ellen Chandler." Inscription is written on leaf. Aging includes some scuffs and soils on exterior with light fading; bookplate has some adhesive smudges around it. A collection of biographical essays on an influencial preacher involved with sailing. 472 pages. The Boston Port and Seamen's Aid Society hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 035334
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The Christian Mechanic. A Sketch of Charles Morse of Newburyport Mass. Written for the Massachusetts Sabbath School Society and Approved by the Committee of Publication.
Boston: Massachusetts Sabbath School Society 1859 Ex-Library. Fair. Hardcover. RARE!!!!!!! Wear includes normal age scuffing and soils with a cocked spine; dampstains and smudges through interior mostly towards page edges; library bookplates inside cover lacks rear flyleaf. A detailed biography on the life of Charles Mores a man from Newburyport MA who dedicated his life to his faith and helped the progression of religious belief with ideas on morality. 252 pages. Massachusetts Sabbath School Society hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 035388
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