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Gold, Glen David
A Day's Pleasure: The First Part of Sunnyside - Limited Hardcover Edition
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine. 2009. Limited/Numbered Edition. Cloth. A flawless Limited Hardcover edition 480/850 which preceded publication of the novel in Very Fine condition in alike wraparound band. Pictorial cloth boards with a color print by J. D. King. SIGNED by Gold directly on the limitation page; The first chapter of Gold's Sunnyside a novel that recreates America in the days of Charlie Chaplin who author Junot Diaz called one of America's "most bewitching quixotic citizens" ; Color Print; 8vo; 45 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
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McClure, A K, LLD L D
Abraham Lincoln and Men of War-Times: Some Personal Recollections of War and Politics During the Lincoln Administration
Philadelphia PA: The Times Publishing Company. Good with no dust jacket. 1892. Fourth Edition. Cloth. Fourth edition in Good condition with front hinge starting long presentation inscription to front flyleaf verso and bookplate of George R. Petersen a longtime member of the Abraham Lincoln Association and Lincolniana collector to front pastedown lacking dust-jacket; Author corrects many popular myths about Lincoln's character and actions ; Ex-Libris; B & W Plates; 8vo; 496 pages . The Times Publishing Company hardcover
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Gould, Jean
Robert Frost: The Aim Was Song
New York: Dodd Mead & Company. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1964. First Edition; Fifth Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/Fifth printing in Very Good condition with foxed and soiled edges in Good dust-jacket with edgewear and several large chips; Eminently readable biography of American poet Robert Frost ; 8vo; 302 pages . Dodd, Mead & Company hardcover
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Rollins, Richard M
The Long Journey of Noah Webster - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Philadelphia PA: University of Pennsylvania Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0812277783 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor damp staining to lower rear board which would not be noticeable but for the small amount of color that has bled onto lower page edges in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; Noah Webster was the author of the premier English dictionary but little else is known about him. In The Long Journey of Noah Webster Rollins challenges many previously held beliefs and assumptions about Webster and offers a fresh perspective on his life and work ; 8vo; 195 pages . University of Pennsylvania Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46301 ISBN : 0812277783 9780812277784
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Gifford, Barry, and Lawrence Lee
Jack's Book: An Oral Biography of Jack Kerouac - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1978. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0312439423 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges and bumped corners in alike dust-jacket with edgewear and large chip to upper spine; Jack Kerouac's life and work are well-known but until now there has never been an oral biography of the writer. Barry Gifford and Lawrence Lee have spent the past several years interviewing friends family and colleagues of Kerouac to create this definitive account of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century.; 8vo; x 339 1 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46276 ISBN : 0312439423 9780312439422
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Walsh, John Evangelist
Into My Own: The English Years of Robert Frost 1912-1915 - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Grove Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0802110452 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; John Evangelist Walsh's Into My Own: The English Years of Robert Frost 1912-1915 provides a detailed and intimate look at the poet's formative years in England followed by his time in the United States. Walsh provides a wealth of new information on Frost's life and work as well as on the cultural and literary context of his time.; 8vo; 286 pages . Grove Press hardcover
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Partridge, Frances
A Bloomsbury Album: Friends in Focus - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
Boston MA and Toronto ON Canada: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316692867 . A lovely first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with soiled top edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with edgewear and soiling. Containing nearly 200 B & W photographs; A glimpse into the ever-enchanting world of Bloomsbury this century's most luminous literary society; B & W Photographs; Unpaginated pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46284 ISBN : 0316692867 9780316692861
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Goldsmith, Margaret
Christina of Sweden - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Garden City New York: Doubleday Doran & Company Inc. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1935. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with previous owner's signature to front flyleaf in Very Good- condition with several tears and creases to spine chips and small closed tears; Christina of Sweden is the story of a young girl who after being forced into a convent at the age of twelve struggles to find her place in the world. She falls in love with a soldier but her family disapproves and she is forced to leave him. She eventually becomes queen of Sweden and is known for her humanitarian work.; 8vo; 308 pages . Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc. hardcover
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Barker, James L
The Protestors of Christendom
Independence MO: Zion's Printing & Publishing Company. Very Good. c1946. Hardcover. Edition in Very Good condition with some sunning to the pages and wear to the board edges ; The primitive church and Joseph Smith; 8vo ; 220 pages . Zion's Printing & Publishing Company hardcover
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Caraman, Philip
Henry Garnet: 1555-1606 and the Gunpowder Plot -1 St Edition/1st Printing
New York: Farrar Straus & Company. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1964. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with some soiled page edges and adhesive residue to front free end paper in a Very Good- dust jacket with chipping edgewear and adhesive residue to front flap; Henry Garnet was born in 1555 and died in 1606. He was a lawyer and politician who was involved in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The plot was a plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with gunpowder to overthrow the English government. Garnet was arrested and later executed for his part in the plot.; 8vo ; 466 pages . Farrar, Straus & Company hardcover
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Butler, John
The Quest for Becket's Bones: The Mystery of the Relics of St. Thomas Becket of Canterbury -1st Edition/1st Printing
New Haven And London: Yale University Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0300061153 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with some rubbing to the edges spine and corners in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and sunning; In the 12th century England was ruled by a powerful and corrupt king. One man Thomas Becket dared to stand up to him. He was murdered and his body was mutilated. For centuries people have searched for Becket's relics - his bones clothes and even his shoes. But no one knows where they are. In The Quest for Becket's Bones John Butler tells the incredible story of the monks who have devoted their lives to finding Becket's remains. They have traveled to far-off countries braved dangerous weather conditions and faced danger from both enemies and friends. They have even hidden the relics in plain sight only to have them discovered by accident. In this suspenseful and fascinating book Butler brings the monks of Becket's time to life and tells the riveting story of their quest.; B & W and Color Photographs/Illustrations; Large 8vo; 180 pages . Yale University Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 70226 ISBN : 0300061153 9780300061154
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Aguayo, Rafael
Dr. Deming: the American Who Taught the Japanese about Quality
New York: Lyle Stuart. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. 1/3 Cloth. 0818405198 . Very Good condition with bumped corners and fraying around the edges of the spine in a Very Good dust-jacket with scuffing and some wear to the edges; Dr. Deming is credited with helping to turn around the Japanese economy in the 1990s. He taught the Japanese about quality and the Japanese in turn taught him about the art of business.; 8vo; 289 pages . Lyle Stuart hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51584 ISBN : 0818405198 9780818405198
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Lord, James, Ll D
Beacon Lights of History Volume VI: Part I - American Founders; Part II - American Leaders
New York: WM. H. Wise & Co. Good. 1921. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. A bright Reprint edition in Good condition with starting front hinge rubbed boards and previous owner's stamp to front pastedown; Beacon Lights of History Volume VI: Part I - American Founders; Part II - American Leaders is a comprehensive and detailed account of the lives of the American Founders and American Leaders. The book is divided into two parts the first focusing on the American Founders and the second on American Leaders. The book is written by Lord James Ll.D. and is filled with historical and biographical information on the key figures who shaped America. It is an excellent resource for students studying American History and is sure to captivate readers with its comprehensive coverage of the key players in the American story.; Ex-Libris; 399; 444 pages . WM. H. Wise & Co. hardcover
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Forster, Margaret
Memoirs of a Victorian Gentleman: William Makepeace Thackeray - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1979. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688034403 . A first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with rubbing and edgewear to the boards and spine and soiled fore edge in a price-clipped Very Good- dust-jacket with soiling and edgewear. Leatherette spine with gilt lettering; William Makepeace Thackerays Memoirs of a Victorian Gentleman is a witty and entertaining account of the authors life during the Victorian era. Thackeray is funny and insightful and his descriptions of London society and the people he knows are entertaining and well-written. This book is a great read for anyone interested in Victorian history or British culture.; 8vo; 391 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51596 ISBN : 0688034403 9780688034405
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Schwengel, Fred
The One Hundredth Anniversary of the First Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln 1861-1961: Reenactment Ceremonies - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Washington DC: United States Government Printing Office. Near Fine. 1961. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled boards. Flyleaf inscribed to Earle Chesney by Congressman Fred Schwengel on Jan. 22 1963; This was Earle Chesney's personal copy as evidenced by a personal inscription from Iowa Congressman Fred Schwengel the event's chairman. Chesney was a member of President Eisenhower's staff; B & W Photographs; 4to ; 37 pages . United States Government Printing Office hardcover
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Davie, Donald; Frank Kermode (ed)
Ezra Pound - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: The Viking Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670303925 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; A major new study of the life and work of the great American poet; Modern Masters; 8vo ; 134 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51626 ISBN : 0670303925 9780670303922
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Smith, Dean
The Goldwaters of Arizona - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Flagstaff AZ: Northland Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0873583957 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and lightly worn edges in Good dust-jacket with moderate edgewear and rubbing; The Goldwaters of Arizona is the story of the Goldwater family and their many struggles and successes in the volatile and often inhospitable western frontier. The Goldwaters are a unique and colorful family and their story is full of adventure heartbreak and triumph.; 8vo; 273 pages . Northland Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51585 ISBN : 0873583957 9780873583954
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Collier, Richard
Duce! A Biography of Benito Mussolini - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: The Viking Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1971. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0670286036 . A handsome first US edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear and soiling; Benito Mussolini was a dictator who led Italy during the 1920s and 1930s. This biography tells the story of Mussolini's life and his time as leader of Italy.; 8vo; 447 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51602 ISBN : 0670286036 9780670286034
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Parmet, Herbert S
Richard Nixon and His America
New York: Smithmark. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. Reprint Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 083175947x . A handsome Reprint edition in Very Good with age-toned and lightly soiled pages in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Richard Nixon and His America is a biography of Richard Nixon who served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. It was written by historian Herbert Parmet and was published in 1985. The book is based largely on Nixon's own words and documents from his presidency as well as interviews with Nixon and other key figures in his life.; Leaders of Our Time; 8vo; 755 pages . Smithmark hardcover
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Trento, Susan B
The Power House: Robert Keith Gray and the Selling of Access and Influence in Washington - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 031208319X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with two two inch closed tears to lower half title page in alike dust jacket with a small closed tear to upper front and light edgewear; Robert Keith Gray is a political lobbyist and strategist who has played a major role in the development of Washington's access and influence industry. Gray's career highlights include his work as a lobbyist for Coca-Cola American Express and the Boeing Company among others. The Power House sheds light on Gray's unique approach to lobbying and how it has helped to shape the way Washington works.; B & W Plates; 8vo; 430 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46404 ISBN : 031208319X 9780312083199
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Shogan, Robert
The Fate of the Union: America's Rocky Road to Political Stalemate - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Westview Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0813367506 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with age-tanned pages in Very Good condition; Robert Shogan's The Fate of the Union tells the story of the tumultuous years leading up to the American Civil War a conflict that divided the nation and forever changed the course of American history. Drawing on newly discovered primary sources Shogan paints a vivid and complex picture of the political landscape of the time revealing the forces that led to the nation's dramatic divide. The Fate of the Union is an essential read for anyone interested in the origins of the Civil War and the tumultuous years that preceded it.; 8vo; 332 pages . Westview Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46391 ISBN : 0813367506 9780813367507
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Kissinger, Henry
Does America Need a Foreign Policy: Toward a Diplomacy for the 21st Century - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684855674 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Kissinger's book Does America Need a Foreign Policy published right before September 11 2001 gives his insights into the foreign policy problems and opportunites that confront the United States today. A sober and accessible introduction to international relations and diplomacy; 8vo; 318 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46372 ISBN : 0684855674 9780684855677
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Ellis, Lucy, and Bryony Sutherland
Tom Jones: Close Up - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
London New York and Sydney: Omnibus Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0711975493 . A bright first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; Tom Jones: Close Up is a biography of the life of the famous 18th century Englishman Tom Jones. The book tells the story of Tom's life from his birth to his death including his scandals and his relationships with many famous people.; 8vo; 390 pages . Omnibus Press hardcover
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Kingston, Anne
The Edible Man: Dave Nichol President's Choice & the Making of Popular Taste
Toronto ON Canada: MacFarlane Walter & Ross. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st Canadian Edition; Second Printing. Cloth. 0921912722 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled pages and page edges in alike edgeworn dust-jacket; Dave Nichol was a pioneer in the development of the President's Choice brand of food products. He was also a leading figure in the history of Canadian food and a pioneer in the use of marketing to create popular taste. His story is the story of how one man's passion for food and wine helped to shape the way Canadians eat and drink.; 8vo; 365 pages; FSA . MacFarlane Walter & Ross hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46417 ISBN : 0921912722 9780921912729
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Tiersky, Ronald
François Mitterrand: The Last French President - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0312129084 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; François Mitterrand is considered the last French president serving from 1981 until his death in 1995. During his time in office he oversaw dramatic changes in the country including the end of the Cold War and the introduction of the Euro. Mitterrand was a controversial figure often at odds with the French establishment. He is best known for his role in helping to bring about the end of the Cold War and for his efforts to promote European integration.; B & W Plates; 8vo; 438 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
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Halliday, F E
The Cult of Shakespeare - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: Thomas Yoseloff. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1960. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. First American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities soiled boards and previous owner's signature to front flyleaf lacking dust-jacket; The Cult of Shakespeare is a book about the history and popularity of Shakespeare. It is written by F. E. Hallidayand it was published in 1975.; 8vo; 218 pages . Thomas Yoseloff hardcover
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Lynn, Kenneth S
Charlie Chaplin and His Times - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 068480851X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; This book tells the story of Charlie Chaplin and the times in which he lived. Chaplin was a famous comedian and actor who was born in England in 1889. He began his career in the early 1900s and is best known for his films such as The Tramp and The Great Dictator. Chaplin died in 1977.; B & W Plates; 8vo; 604 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46376 ISBN : 068480851X 9780684808512
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Duncan, Elmer H , with An Additional Chapter by Danny Floyd Walker; Bob E Patterson (editor)
Sören Kierkegaard - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Peabody MA: Hendrickson Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 094357563X . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket; Kierkegaard the father of existentialism is generally acknowledged to be one of the great thinkers of the nineteenth century ; Makers of the Modern Theological Mind; 8vo; 155 pages . Hendrickson Publishers hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46351 ISBN : 094357563X 9780943575636
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Solovyov, Vladimir, and Elena Kepikova; David Gurevich (trans)
Boris Yeltsin: A Political Biography - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399137157 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with chipped spine tail in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The first full length biography of the driving force behind the creation of the Russian commonwealth and successor to Mikhail Gorbachev; B & W Plates; 8vo; 320 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
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Bulger, William M
While the Music Lasts: My Life in Politics - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Boston MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0395720419 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In this memoir former Massachusetts State Senator and White House Chief of Staff William M. Bulger describes his long and varied career in politics from his childhood in a working-class family to his years in the state senate and his time as the top aide to President John F. Kennedy. Bulger describes the key moments of his career including his work as a legislator White House official and lobbyist; his involvement in the Mafia; and his imprisonment for corruption. While the Music Lasts is an honest and revealing look at one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century it is also a deeply personal book illuminating Bulger's struggles with alcoholism and his relationships with family and friends.; B & W Plates; 8vo; 328 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46400 ISBN : 0395720419 9780395720417
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Mackey-Kallis, Susan
Oliver Stone's America: "Dreaming the Myth Outward" - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Boulder CO: WestviewPress. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0813326621 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Oliver Stone's America is an exploration of the filmmaker's thoughts on the current state of the United States. The book is divided into six sections each with its own title: "The American Century" "The Great Divide" "The Price of Empire" "The Politics of Rage" "The Search for Truth." Each section is filled with Stone's thoughts on American history politics and culture as well as his personal experiences.; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 166 pages . WestviewPress hardcover
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Marshall, Garry, and Lori Marshall
Wake Me When It's Funny: How to Break Into Show Business and Stay There - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Holbrook MA: Adams Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1558505261 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges and rubbed extremities in alike dust-jacket with soiling edgewear and creased front flap. Glossy photo of author affixed to front flyleaf. SIGNED and inscribed by author directly to title page; Garry Marshall takes the reader on a behind-the-scenes journey into the world of show business from I Love Lucy to Lavern & Shirley to Pretty Woman; B & W Plates; 8vo; 304 pages; Signed by Author . Adams Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46437 ISBN : 1558505261 9781558505261
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Spurling, Hilary
Paul Scott: A Life of the Author of The Raj Quartet - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0393029387 . First American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxed edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Paul Scott was a prolific British author who wrote a wide range of books including the Raj Quartet which tells the story of four British men who serve in the Indian Army during World War II.; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 438 pages . W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46370 ISBN : 0393029387 9780393029383
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Garlinski, Jozef
The Enigma War
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1980. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A sturdy Book Club edition in Near Fine condition with slightly bumped head and tail light rubbing to top edges of front and back boards light water staining to first twenty leaves give or take in alike dust jacket exibiting chipping at head and tail of and at creases of all panels and creasing and rubbing at same; The inside story of the German Enigma codes and how US and British code-breakers cracked them. An interest episode in World War II history ; Book Club Edition; B&W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo; 268 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
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Siefkin, David
The City At the End of the Rainbow: San Francisco and its Grand Hotels - 1st US Edition / 1st Printing
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1976. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Tight Near Fine first US edition/first printing exhibiting only minor bumping at the head and tail of spine and scratched front end page and flyleaf with a Very Good- dust jacket with considerable chipping along upper and lower edges soiled panel creases and lightly yellowed white areas; In The City at the End of the Rainbow David Siefkin takes readers on a fascinating tour of San Francisco's grand hotels from the opulent Palace of Fine Arts to the glittering Art Deco St. Francis. The hotels are a colorful part of San Francisco's history and Siefkin provides stories and photos of the hotels' heyday as well as profiles of some of the city's best-known guests. From the author of San Francisco Noir.; B & W Photograph; 8vo ; 256 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
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Wilson, A N
Jesus: A Life - 1st US Edition / 1st Printing
New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0393030873 . A conspicuous first US edition/first printing in Fine condition with only light shelf dust to upper edge accompanied by an alike dust jacket with sunned spine and panel creases; ; 8vo ; 269 pages . W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
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Bell, J Munro (Arranged by)
Sheraton Director - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Hertfordshire UK: Wordsworth Editions. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First thus; First Printing. Hardcover. A spectacular first Thus edition/first printing with slightly scuffed front board and lightly soiled top edge in an alike dust wrapper with negligible edge wear; This book is a collection of short stories written by J. Munro Bell. The stories are all about the Sheraton Director and his life.; B & W Photographs; Thick 12mo; 128 pages . Wordsworth Editions hardcover
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Troyat, Henri; Nancy Amphoux (trans)
Tolstoy
Garden City N. Y.: Doubleday & Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Book Club edition in Very Good condition with lightly rubbed board edges dusty upper edge in a Very Good dust jacket with scored front cover chipping to upper and lower edges especially on head and tail of spine with light foxing to interior panels. Handsomely illustrated; Tolstoy is one of the most renowned Russian writers of all time. His novels short stories and plays explore the human condition in all its complexity and range. In this translation Henri Troyat shares his expert insights into the life and work of this renowned author.; Book Club Edition; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo ; 792 pages; Cross check . Doubleday & Company, Inc. hardcover
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Stevenson, Adlai E
What I Think - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Harper & Brothers. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1956. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A handsome B-F first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with rubbed edge wear top and bottom lightly bumped corners and spine with lightly soiled edges in a Good condition dust jacket with creasing significant edge wear and heavily chipped bottom edges; This book is a collection of Adlai Stevenson's speeches and essays from the early 1900s. It is a great read if you are interested in American politics and history.; B & W Photograph; 8vo ; 240 pages . Harper & Brothers hardcover
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Bryson, Emrys
Portrait of Nottingham
London: Robert Hale. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1978. Second Edition. Cloth. 0709169558 . A handsome second edition in Very Good with cocked spine bumped head and tail of spine in a Very Good dust wrapper with significant edgewear; Emrys Bryson Portrait of Nottingham. Published by Canongate Books Ltd Edinburgh 2013. ISBN: 978-1-84894-576-2.This is a well-written book that provides a detailed and fascinating portrait of Nottingham. It is easy to read and provides a good overview of the city's history culture and people. The author has done a great job of capturing the essence of Nottingham and its people.; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo ; 208 pages . Robert Hale hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60035 ISBN : 0709169558 9780709169550
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Hoyt, Edward D ; Glenn Shirley (ed)
Buckskin Joe; Being the Unique and Vivid Memoirs of Edward Jonathan Hoyt - 1st Edition / 1st Printing
Lincoln NE: University of Nebraska Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1966. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A handsome first edition /first printing with slightly bumped corner and very small stains to end papers in alike clipped dust-jacket with lightly sunned spine moderate rubbing to edges and minimal chipping. This well conserved bright yellow cloth covered book contains 8 pages of B&W photos. i-vi vii-xii xiii-xiv 1-23 24 25-47 48 49-61 62 63-79 80 81-89 90 91-103 104 105-114 8 pp B&W photos 115-135 136 137-169 170 171-194 pp; The exciting adventures of a true American frontiersman soldier explorer and impresario that gives credence to the Old West stereotype. Taken from Hoyt's original unpublished manuscript and notes ; B & W Photograph; 8vo ; 194 pages . University of Nebraska Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60054
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Blacker, Irwin R, and Ethel H Blacker (ed)
The Book of Books: Old Testament a Treasury of Great Bible Fiction - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York Chicago San Francisco: Holt Rinehart and Winston. Near Fine in Fair dust jacket. 1965. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with a small scratch to board sunning and a small stain to the upper edge a small stain on the bottom edge and slightly sprung front lower hinge with a Fair dust jacket exibiting heavy chipping to the upper and lower edges scuffed panel creases clipped and yellowing of white front and rear end panels; ; 8vo ; 428 pages . Holt, Rinehart and Winston hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60100
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Bulgakov, Valentin; Trans by Ann Dunnigan
The Last Year of Leo Tolstoy - 1st US Edition / 1st Printing
New York: The Dial Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1971. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671240773 . A handsome first US edition / first printing in Very Good condition with bumped corners bottom edge and head of spine in alike dust-jacket with rubbed and chipped upper and lower edges and wear to front and back panel creases; This novel tells the story of Count Leo Tolstoy's last year as he struggles with old age a failing health and increasing religious skepticism.; 8vo ; 235 pages . The Dial Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60072 ISBN : 0671240773 9780671240776
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Banta, R E (Selected, with Comments)
Hoosier Caravan: Treasury of Indiana Life and Lore
Bloomington IN & London: Indiana University Press. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1979. Revised Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0253138612 . Handsome New and Enlarged edition / first printing in Very Good condition with rubbed bottom board edges soiled top edge and lightly bumped tail of spine covered in Very Good- dust jacket with soiled panel creases stained back cover chipped head of spine slightly torn lower front panel edge; The Hoosier Caravan is a treasury of Indiana life and lore with more than 1000 photographs and illustrations. The book is divided into four sections: the people and their heritage the land and its bounty the ways of life and the lore of the frontier.; 8vo ; 620 pages; Crosscheck . Indiana University Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60083 ISBN : 0253138612 9780253138613
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Priestley, J B
Victoria's Heyday - 1st Edition / 1st Printing
New York; Evanston Il; San Francisco Ca; London: Harper & Row Publishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A gorgeous first edition / first printing with lightly soiled edges and slightly loose front hinge marred spot on front fly leaf and a name written on reverse of same protected by a Fine dust jacket exhibiting only insignificant rubbing at panel seams; This book tells the story of Queen Victoria's reign from 1837-1901. It is an informative and entertaining read full of interesting facts and anecdotes.; B & W and Color Illustrations; 296 pages . Harper & Row, Publishers hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60095
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Nichols, Roger L
General Henry Atkinson: A Western Military Career - 1st Edition / 1st Printing
Norman OK: University of Oklahoma Press. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1965. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition / first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly bumped head and tail of spine rubbing to upper and lower edges in Good clipped dust jacket with sunned spine rubbing at all creases and along upper and lower edges and a crudely repaired lateral tear at top back upper edge; General Henry Atkinson was born in 1811 in Ohio. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1834 and fought in the Mexican-American War. He served in the Oregon Territory and the Oregon Civil War. In 1871 he became the military governor of the Philippines. He retired from the Army in 1877.; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo ; 243 pages . University of Oklahoma Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60055
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Stevenson, Adlai E
Major Campaign Speeches of Adlai E. Stevenson - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Random House. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1952. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A sturdy first edition/first printing in Very Good condtion with rubbed and lightly soiled edges lightly bumped spine and corners with an unknown signature on the front fly leaf in and alike dust jacket with sunned spine clipped front end panel and chipping and general edge wear to top and bottom; This book contains speeches by Stevenson during his run for President in 1952. These speeches cover a variety of topics including defense taxes and the economy. Stevenson's speeches are thoughtful and well-researched and they provide a valuable glimpse into his political beliefs.; 8vo ; 320 pages . Random House hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60040
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Long, Haniel
Pittsburgh Memoranda - 1st Signed Limited Numbered Edition / 1st Printing
Santa Fe NM: Rydal Press for Writer's Editions. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1935. Limited/Numbered Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A captivating Very Good Plus Limited / Numbered / Signed / first edition / first printing as stated in colophon with slight separation of hinges at interior lower front and rear boards light rubbing and dust on upper edges in an alike dust jacket with sunned spine heavily chipped upper edge of spine and light chipping at upper panel creases; An eclectic collection collated by the author of snippets from recorded conversations personal letters of Pittsburg citizens manufacturing reports poetry and general observations from the city's beginning history into the 1930's of a great American city the problems it encounters the victories it claims and what its future holds; 8vo ; 87 pages; Crosscheck; Signed by Author . Rydal Press for Writer's Editions hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60079
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Wallis, Ethel Emily, Mary Angela Bennett
Two Thousand Tongues to Go: the Story of the Wycliffe Bible Translators - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Harper & Brothers. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1959. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. A well conserved first edition/first printing in Good condition with lightly soiled edges minor edgeware and bumped corners and bumped head and tail of spine with Good condition pictoral dust jacket showing significant chipping and creasing along upper and lower edges; In the early twentieth century two hundred translators risked their lives by translating the Bible into dozens of languages. Two Thousand Tongues to Go tells their story in a unique and captivating way.; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo ; 308 pages . Harper & Brothers hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60036
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Rowse, A L
Jonathan Swift - 1st Edition / 1st Printing
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684145618 . A lovely first edition / first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed bottom edges and corners of boards and head of spine in an alike clipped dust jacket with chipped bottom and top edges and slightly yellowed inside panels. Twenty-five B & W illustrations; Anthony LomasJonathan Swift: A Life is the biography of the 17th century author Jonathan Swift. It is written by the historian A. L. Rowse and was published in 1986. The book covers Swift's life from his birth in 1667 to his death in 1745.; B & W Plates; 8vo ; 240 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60074 ISBN : 0684145618 9780684145617
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