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Morgan, Ted
Maugham - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Simon and Schuster. Good in Good dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671240773 . First edition/first printing in Good condition with starting front hinge bumped corners and spine head and tail stained bottom edge and slight loosening of signatures in alike clipped dust jacket having sunned and chipped spine chipped upper and lower edges and rubbed panel creases; This is a book about a man Maugham and his life. This book tells the story of Maugham's life from his early years in India to his later years in England. It also tells the story of the people around him including his family friends and lovers.; B & W Photograph; 8vo ; 711 pages . Simon and Schuster hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60070 ISBN : 0671240773 9780671240776
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Ridderbos, Herman N
The Epistle of Paul to the Churches of Galatia: the English Text with Introduction Exposition and Notes - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Grand Rapids MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1953. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. A small sturdy first edition/first printing in Very Good condition having stained upper and bottom edges bumped head and tail of spine rubbed corners and general edge wear lacking dust-jacket; ; 8vo ; 238 pages . Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. hardcover
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Silk, Mark
Spiritual Politics: Religion and America Since World War II.
New York London Toronto Sidney Tokyo: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. 1/4 Cloth. 0671439103 . A Near Fine edition with a remainder stamp on bottom edge and slight bumping at tail of spine accompanied by Very Good just jacket with lightly bumpted top and bottom edges and general overall yellowing. ; Mark Silk's Spiritual Politics: Religion and America Since World War II is an insightful and comprehensive look at how religion has shaped American politics and culture. From the Protestant work ethic to the rise of the religious right Silk covers a wide range of topics in this scholarly work.; Remainder; 8vo ; 207 pages . Simon and Schuster hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60028 ISBN : 0671439103 9780671439101
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Thomas, Donald
Cardigan: A Life of Lord Cardigan of Balaclava - 1st Edition / 1st Printing
New York: The Viking Press. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670203882 . An appealing first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly bumped corners shelf dust on upper edge stamped flyleaf and a slightly separated back joint in a Very Good- dust-jacket with chipped spine tail upper and lower edges and lightly stained areas at top and bottom of front and back panels; ; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo ; 369 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60096 ISBN : 0670203882 9780670203888
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Merk, Frederick
History of the Westward Movement
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; Third Printing. Hardcover. 0394411757 . A solid first edition / third printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to edges and bumped head and tail in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The Westward Movement refers to the migration of people and culture from the eastern United States to the western United States. The movement began in the late 18th century and lasted until the early 20th century. The Westward Movement was a result of several factors including the growth of the United States the availability of land and the desire of people to find a new life. The Westward Movement changed the way people lived worked and played.; B & W Illustrations; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 60053 ISBN : 0394411757 9780394411750
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Heimber, Helmut
Adolf Hitler: Eine Biographie - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Berlin Germany: Colloquium Verlag Berlin. Very Good. 1960. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A sturdy first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with slightly bumped lower front cover nominally chipped head and tail of spine lightly rubbed front and back covers without dust-jacket. German text; German biography of Adolf Hitler; B & W Photographs; 12mo; 159 pages . Colloquium Verlag Berlin hardcover
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McKernan, Gov John R, Jr, with Jobs for America's Graduates and Jobs for the Future
Making the Grade: How a New Youth Apprenticeship System Can Change Out Schools and Save America's Jobs - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Boston MA; New York; Toronto ON; and London: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316562246 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike lightly worn dust-jacket; Written by former governor of the state of Maine John "Jock" McKernan while he was in office. McKernan was then serving as the chairman of Jobs for America's Graduates Inc. Senator Olympia Snowe ME-R is Mckernan's wife; 8vo; 237 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46478 ISBN : 0316562246 9780316562249
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Delderfield, R F
Seven Men of Gascony - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Indianapolis IN: The Bobbs-Merrill Company Inc. Publishers. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1949. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear and chipping. A charming copy in vibrant pictorial wrapper; The great leaders are pictured here the fabulous marshals Ney Lannes Massena Eugene Murat -- Napoleon himself in his casual appearances in the ranks but it is the Gascons who make Seven Men of Gascony a memorable novel; 8vo; 1-8 9-361 362-8 pages . The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., Publishers hardcover
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Monsarrat, Ann
An Uneasy Victorian: Thackeray the Man 1811-1863 - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Dodd Mead & Company. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. c1980. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0396078664 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled page edges in Very Good- dust-jacket with edgewear chipping and rubbing; An Uneasy Victorian is the story of one of England's most famous authors William Makepeace Thackeray. It tells the fascinating and often humorous story of a man who fought for social justice but also struggled with personal demons and continual social criticism. Ann Monsarrat provides a richly detailed portrait of the author and his times providing a unique and fascinating look into the life and work of one of England's most famous authors.; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo; 461 pages . Dodd, Mead & Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46497 ISBN : 0396078664 9780396078661
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Adelman, Bob; with an introduction by Tess Gallagher
Carver Country: The World of Raymond Carver - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684191660 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with an unreadable stamp to bottom edge else Near Fine in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In this book photographer Bob Adelman attempts to capture the world of Raymond Carver who published eleven short story and poetry collections during his brief life. The text has been taken from Carver's unpublished letters and short stories. A wonderful tribute to the late author; 4to; 159 pages; FSA . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46508 ISBN : 0684191660 9780684191669
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von Horn, Carl, Maj Gen
Soldiering for Peace - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: David McKay Company Inc. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. c1967. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. First American edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with bookplate to front flyleaf in alike dust jacket with edgewear and chipping; The stirring biography of a dedicated United Nations commander who served in Palestine the Congo and Yemen and his struggles against political intrigue bureaucratic bumbling and lack of resources ; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 402 pages; FSA . David McKay Company, Inc. hardcover
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Visscher, William Lightfoot
A Thrilling and Truthful History of the Pony Express; or Blazing the Westward Way and Other Sketches and Incidents of Those Stirring Times
Chicago IL: The Charles T. Powner Co. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1946. Reprint Edition. Cloth. Reprint edition in Very Good condition with bumped corners previous owner's signature to front flyleaf and rubbed extremities lacking dust-jacket. Copiously illustrated with engravings B & W photos etc; Contains chapters on "The Great American Desert" the Gold Rush the Pony Express the introduction of the telegraph General Sheridan etc; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; 98 pages . The Charles T. Powner Co. hardcover
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Jones, David M
The Politics of Money: The FED Under Alan Greenspan - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: New York Institute of Finance. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0136016340 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The Politics of Money is a book that is written by David M. Jones and it is about the Federal Reserve and its chairman Alan Greenspan. The book is about how Greenspan changed the way the Federal Reserve works and how he helped to create the current economy.; 8vo; 273 pages; FSA . New York Institute of Finance hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46533 ISBN : 0136016340 9780136016342
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White, John S
Renaissance Cavalier - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Philosophical Library. Very Good in Good dust jacket. c1959. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with minor foxing. Adhesive damage to front flyleaf and an inked-out price. In Good dust-jacket with significant edgewear; The Renaissance Cavalier is the story of the first Englishman to ride in a tilt-cart the first to shoot a bow and arrow the first Englishman to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.; 8vo; 66 pages; FSA . Philosophical Library hardcover
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Seale, Patrick
Abu Nidal: A Gun for Hire - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Random House. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679400664 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good condition with light edgewear; The first thorough and authoritative account of Abu Nidal's career and the structure of his worldwide organization based partly on interviews with high-level defectors from Nidal's terrorist network ; 8vo; 339 pages; FSA . Random House hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46530 ISBN : 0679400664 9780679400660
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Reagan, Michael, with Joe Hyams
Michael Reagan: On the Outside Looking In - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Zebra Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0821723928 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The intimate autobiography of the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman; 8vo; 286 pages; FSA . Zebra Books hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46526 ISBN : 0821723928 9780821723920
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Asbell, Bernard
The Pill: A Biography of the Drug that Changed the World - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679411003 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The Pill: A Biography of the Drug that Changed the World is the story of how one invention has had such a profound impact on human history. The Pill allowed people to have sex without the fear of getting pregnant which allowed for a revolution in the way people thought about sex and relationships.; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 411 pages; FSA . Random House hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46534 ISBN : 0679411003 9780679411000
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Lehman, John F, Jr
Command of the Seas: Building the 600 Ship Navy - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 068418995X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with light page edge soiling and rubbed extremities in alike edgeworn dust-jacket; After six years in the Reagan administration John F. Lehman Jr. writes his personal memoirs--about his life at the National Security Council his careet at the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency his war experiences as a pilot in Vietnam and his career in the Reagan administration where as Secretary of the Navy Lehman was instrumental in creating the most formidable navy of all time ; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 464 pages; FSA . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46518 ISBN : 068418995X 9780684189956
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Renehan, Edward J, Jr
The Secret Six: The True Tale of the Men Who Conspired with John Brown - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Crown Publishers Inc. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 051759028X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly foxed top edge in Very Good condition with light edgewear and a one inch closed tear to front lower corner; The story of the six northern aristocrats who planned John Brown's raid and ignited the Civil War. The "Secret Six" included Thomas Wentworth Higginson minister author and editor of the Atlantic Monthly; Samuel Howe world-famous physician; Theodore Parker the Unitarian minister whose rhetoric helped shape Lincoln's Gettysburg Address; Franklin Sanborn an educator and close friend of Emerson and Thoreau; and the immensely wealthy Gerrit Smith and George Luther Sterns; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 308 pages; FSA . Crown Publishers, Inc. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46523 ISBN : 051759028X 9780517590287
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Moore, Lucy
The Thieves' Opera - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York; San Diego CA; London: Harcourt Brace & Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1997. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0151003645 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped corners and rubbed extremities in alike dust-jacket with edgewear chipping to lower spine and a small closed tear to lower rear corner; An eminently readable work of popular history that blends scholarship with the best of the storyteller's art; 8vo; 304 pages; FSA . Harcourt Brace & Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 46514 ISBN : 0151003645 9780151003648
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Lee, Lawrence and Barry Gifford
Saroyan: A Biography - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Harper & Row Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0060151412 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition little soiling to the boards in an alike little scuffed dust-jacket; tells the story of Armenian-American writer and Nobel laureate William Saroyan.William Saroyan was an Armenian-American writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1981. Saroyan's works include The Time of Your Life The Curse of the Golden Calf and Other Stories. This biography tells the story of Saroyan's life and his work.; 8vo ; 338 pages . Harper & Row, Publishers hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51747 ISBN : 0060151412 9780060151416
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Bastian, F
Defoe's Early Life
Totowa New Jersey: Barnes & Noble Books. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0389200948 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good- with indents to back boards in alike dust-jacket with some scuffing and a pulled tear on the rear; Defoe was born on April 23 1661 in the city of London England. He was the son of a barber and a dressmaker. As a child he was homeless and often slept in the open. He became a pickpocket and thief and also found work as a servant. In 1684 he married a woman named Mary Fenton. The couple had six children. In 1709 Defoe published his first book Robinson Crusoe. He died on November 30 1731.; 8vo ; 377 pages . Barnes & Noble Books hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51754 ISBN : 0389200948 9780389200949
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Spoto, Donald
The Kindness of Strangers: The Life of Tennessee Williams
Boston And Toronto: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0316807818 . Near Fine second printing minor wear to spine ends in Very Good little rubbed dust-jacket; This book tells the story of Tennessee Williams one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. The book covers his life from his childhood in the south to his dramatic career including his time spent in New York City. The book also includes interviews with people who knew Williams including his friends and family.; 8vo ; 409 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51739 ISBN : 0316807818 9780316807814
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Hirsch, H N
The Enigma of Felix Frankfurter - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Basic Books Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 046501979x . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition corners a bit bumped in a scuffed dust-jacket. Previous owner's signature and date May 5 1981 on front pastedown; The Enigma of Felix Frankfurter is the biography of one of the most esteemed jurists in American history. The book tells the story of Felix Frankfurter who was one of the most influential legal minds of the 20th century. Hirsch paints a vivid portrait of Frankfurter's life and work and provides a wealth of fascinating information about the legal and political scene of the time.; 8vo ; 253 pages . Basic Books, Inc. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51646 ISBN : 046501979x 9780465019793
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Longford, Elizabeth
Eminent Victorian Women - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1981. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394513231 . A first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped corners worn spine edges and a few dents to the board edges in a dust-jacket of the same condition with scuffing and a few chips missing around the spine; This book is a collection of essays about prominent Victorian women. The essays are written by various authors and cover a wide range of topics including politics literature and science. The book is a valuable resource for students and historians interested in the lives and accomplishments of Victorian women.; B & W and Color Photographs; Large 8vo; 256 pages; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51707 ISBN : 0394513231 9780394513232
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West, Anthony
H. G. Wells: Aspects of a Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing
London Melbourne Sydney Auckland And Johannesburg: Hutchinson. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0091345405 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition previous owner's name on front flyleaf dated 1993 in alike dust-jacket. Flaps of the dust jacket are taped to the pastedowns; This book provides a detailed account of the life of H. G. Wells from his early years in England to his later years in the United States. It covers his work as a writer including his seminal works such as The War of the Worlds The Time Machine and The Island of Dr. Moreau. The book also discusses Wells' political views and his involvement in various aspects of the world around him including the development of science fiction.; 8vo ; 405 pages . Hutchinson hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51741 ISBN : 0091345405 9780091345402
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Spotts, Frederic (editor)
Letters of Leonard Woolf - 1st Edition/1st Printing
San Diego New York And London: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0151509158 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition pages little foxed in Very Good lightly scuffed dust-jacket; This book is a collection of letters written by Leonard Woolf. These letters were written to his wife Virginia Woolf and to a number of friends and family members. They provide a fascinating look into the life and work of one of the most important British writers of the 20th century.; 8vo; 616 pages . Harcourt Brace Jovanovich hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51680 ISBN : 0151509158 9780151509157
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Davis, Hugh
Joshua Leavitt: Evangelical Abolitionist - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Baton Rouge And London: Louisiana State University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0807115215 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a alike dust-jacket; Joshua Leavitt is an evangelical abolitionist who has dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of slaves and working to end the practice of slavery. Leavitt was born in 1807 and grew up in a slave-owning family in Massachusetts. After graduating from college Leavitt began working as a lawyer and began to learn more about the issue of slavery. Leavitt began to question the morality of slavery and began to work to end it. Leavitt is one of the most influential evangelical abolitionists and his work has helped to shape the views of many people on the issue of slavery.; 8vo ; 328 pages . Louisiana State University Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51716 ISBN : 0807115215 9780807115213
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Garnett, David
Great Friends: Portraits of Seventeen Writers - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: Atheneum. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1980. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0689110391 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with rubbing and discoloration to the orange board edges in alike dust-jacket; David Garnett paints portraits of seventeen writers all of them his personal friends including some of the great figures of the Bloomsbury group; 8vo; 240 pages . Atheneum hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51685 ISBN : 0689110391 9780689110399
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Fitzgerald, F Scott and edited by Alfred Kazin
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Man and His Work
Cleveland And New York: The World Publishing Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1951. Second Printing. Hardcover. Very Good condition with aging to the black boards bumped corners and wear to the spine in an alike dust-jacket with rubbing creasing and edgewear. There is some tanning to the front pastedown and a previous owner's bookplate in addition to a signature on the front flyleaf; This book is a biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his work. It is written by Fitzgerald's friend and biographer Alfred Kazin and edited by Fitzgerald's widow Scottie Fitzgerald.; 8vo ; 219 pages . The World Publishing Company hardcover
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Fleming, G H
James Abbott McNeill Whistler: A Life - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312059957 . A first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with minor shelfwear in alike Very Good dust-jacket; James Abbott McNeill Whistler: A Life is a biography of the renowned American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Written by G. H. Fleming the book explores Whistler's life and career from his early years in Virginia to his later years in London. The book also includes a wealth of art criticism and commentary making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Whistler's work.; 8vo ; 367 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51637 ISBN : 0312059957 9780312059958
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Beauman, Nicola
E. M. Forster: A Biography - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394583817 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor shelfwear in an alike little scuffed dust-jacket; E. M. Forster was an English writer who is best known for his novels A Passage to India and Maurice. This biography covers Forster's life and work from his early years in England to his later years in India.; 8vo; 404 pages; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51679 ISBN : 0394583817 9780394583815
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Hayman, Ronald
Proust: A Biography
New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Very Good. 1992. Softcover. 0881848182 . A first Carroll and Graf edition in Very Good condition with scuffing and very little wear to the board trim; A biography of Marcel Proust one of the most renowned French authors of the 20th century.; 8vo ; 564 pages . Carroll & Graf Publishers paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51665 ISBN : 0881848182 9780881848182
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Levi, Peter
Tennyson - 1st Edition/1st Printing
London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0333522052 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in an alike dust-jacket; Tennyson's life has become as much public property as his work. The author gives us a clear-eyed view of the man; 370 pages . MacMillan hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51655 ISBN : 0333522052 9780333522059
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Fifoot, C H S
Frederic William Maitland: A Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1971. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0674318250 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition little sunning to the light blue cloth boards in an alike little edgeworn dust-jacket; Frederic William Maitland was a British philosopher historian and jurist who is best known for his work in the fields of jurisprudence and legal history. He was also a noted historian of philosophy.; 8vo ; 313 pages . Harvard University Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51641 ISBN : 0674318250 9780674318250
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Mack Smith, Denis
Mussolini - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394506944 . First American edition/first printing in Very Good condition minor wear to the edges in Very Good little scuffed dust-jacket front hinge starting; Mack SmithMussolini is the story of one of the most powerful and controversial figures in twentieth century Italy dictator of the country from 1922 to 1943. Denis Mack Smith tells Mussolini's story from his earliest days as a political radical through his rise to power his efforts to build a fascist regime and his disastrous reign. Smith vividly portrays Mussolini as a charismatic and powerful leader but also as a paranoid self-centered tyrant who caused Italy to become one of the greatest war-time disasters in history.; 8vo ; 429 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 51750 ISBN : 0394506944 9780394506944
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Nicklaus, Jack
My 55 Ways To Lower Your Golf Score - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1964. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Very Near Fine dustjacket with only slightly chipped edges; Jack Nicklaus the "Golden Bear " had already established himself as one of the great golfers of all time even though he had been professional for only three years and was still in his early twenties when he became an author. Nicklaus expresses his philosophy of golf in 55 lessons teaching everything from fundamentals to personal tips. From the dust-jacket; 8vo . Simon & Schuster hardcover
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Murphy, Richard W [and The Editors Of Time-Life Books]
The World Of Cézanne 1839-1906
New York: Time-Life Books. Fine. 1974. 3rd Edition. Hardcover. Very Near Fine condition in Very Good slightly soiled slipcase a bright copy; A fascinating portrait of one of France's most renowned artists in modern history Paul Cézanne ; B&W and Color Illustrations; 4to . Time-Life Books hardcover
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Cabot, Mabel H
Vanished Kingdoms - A Woman Explorer In Tibet China & Mongolia 1921-1925
New York: Aperture. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 1931788081 . A most beautiful first edition/later printing in Very Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; A Testament to the Great Spirit and Success of a Remarkable Woman Explorer. In the early 1920s Janet Elliott Wulsin set out with her husband for the far reaches of China Tibet and Outer Mongolia to study the people flora and fauna of the region. Janets exploration is detailed by a text enriched with excerpts from her candid personal letters and beautiful photographs; Large 8vo . Aperture hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 11516 ISBN : 1931788081 9781931788083
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Gibson, Walter B and Morris N Young, Editors
Houdini on Magic
New York: Dover Publications Inc. Very Good-. c1953. Softcover. A Very Good softcover. Cover is white black and pink and shows only Houdini's eyes. Cost of $1.25 printed on upper right corner. Rubbing to edges of cover with limited soiling. Prior owner stamp along page edges. Text is clean and tight; This book is a collection of essays about the life and work of Harry Houdini. The essays are written by experts in the fields of magic history and biography. The book is divided into four sections: Houdini's Life Houdini's Art Houdini's Legacy and Appendix: The Houdini Papers.; B&W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo; FSA . Dover Publications, Inc. paperback
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Woodward, Bob
The War Within - Limited Signed Edition
Norwalk CT: Easton Press. As New. 2008. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Signed edition limited to 1225 copies. A wonderful copy in As New condition never taken out of its original shrink-wrap. SIGNED by Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and author Bob Woodward; Bob Woodward's fourth national best-seller about the Bush administration and its handling of the war in Iraq. Presents in vivid week-by-week detail a chronology from the post-9/11 attack on Afghanistan to the 2007 surge and into mid-2008 and the presidential election. Candidly addresses questions of leadership and of secrecy in government. An essential resource for historians. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather; silk moiré endpapers; distinctive cover design with raised bands. Cover accented in 22KT gold with gilt page edges; satin marker; long-lasting high quality acid-neutral paper; sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author . Easton Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 15399
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Fleetwood, Mac
Blue Again - signed CD
Westlake Village CA: Sabre Entertainment. As New. 2009. n/a. As New CD unplayed. Signed by singer and musich superstar Mick Fleetwod on the leaflet cover; Produced by Mick Fleetwood and Rick Vito Blue Again was recorded live at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis Missouri in February of 2008. Contains the titles Red Hot Gal Looking For Somebody Fleetwood Boogie Stop Messin Around Rattlesnake Shake When We Do The Lucky Devil Love That Burns Bayou Queen Black Magic Woman I Got A Hole In My Shoe Shake Your Moneymaker Albatross ; CD; 4to; Signed by Author . Sabre Entertainment unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 15234
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Seles, Monica
Getting A Grip -- On My Body My Mind My Self - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Avery Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1583333304 . A lovely first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in dark blue with gilt lettering. SIGNED by former professional tennis player and author Monica Seles directly on the title page; At the age of 16 Monica Seles became the youngest-ever French Open winner. From then on she seemed unbeatable on the international tennis tour. Then the unthinkable happened. She was stabbed by a deranged fan during a tournament. She spent over two years in seclusion fighting depression and an eating disorder. Here Seles shares her story as she struggled to regain her physical and emotional equilibrium; 8vo; Signed at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes New Jersey on April 22 2009 ; Signed by Author . Avery Books hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20091 ISBN : 1583333304 9781583333303
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King, Larry [with Cal Fussman]
My Remarkable Journey - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Weinstein Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1602860866 . First edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Larry King. A stunning copy; For decades Larry King has been host to the world's most influential figures. A candid memoir of King's professional and private life from his humble upbringing as the son ofJewish immigrants in Depression-era Brooklyn to the heights of celebrity as host of CNN's Larry King Live ; 8vo ; Signed on May 21 2009 at the Barnes and Noble Store Union Square in New York City ; Signed by Author . Weinstein Books hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20044 ISBN : 1602860866 9781602860865
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Phelps, Debbie [with Mim Eichler Rivas]
A Mother for all Seasons - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: William Morrow. As New in As New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061780014 . First edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dotted with a red heart sticker by author Debbie Phelps directly on the title page; The mother of legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps shares her inspirational story. Debbie Phelps is a single parent and an educator who avidly believes that achievement is limitless for every child no matter the odds. Her story encourages us to be our children's greatest cheerleader at every stage of their life. Commonsense wisdom lessons and insights from "America's Mom"; 8vo; Signed at Bookends Store in Ridgewood New Jersey on April 7 2009 ; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20089 ISBN : 0061780014 9780061780011
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Panov, Valery
To Dance - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394498828 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number; In To Dance Valery Panov brilliantly illuminates the hidden life of ballet from the creators and choreographers to the dancers and audiences who love it. He tells the story of the art form from its origins in the courts of Europe to its current status as one of the world's most popular and influential forms of theater.Panov offers an intimate look at the creative process from the brainstorming sessions that lead to the creation of a new ballet to the rehearsals and performances that bring the work to life. He also takes readers behind the scenes to see how the business of ballet is run from the marketing campaigns that create public interest in new works to theBehind the Scenes Tours that allow audiences to get up close and personal with the dancers.To Dance is the definitive history of one of the world's most beloved art forms.; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 15802 ISBN : 0394498828 9780394498829
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Higham, Charles and Roy Moseley
Cary Grant The Lonely Heart - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Harcourt Brace Javanovich. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Very Good condition spine slightly cocked in price-clipped dust-jacket; Cary Grant is one of the most iconic Hollywood stars of all time. In The Lonely Heart he portrays a man who is struggling to find happiness and fulfillment in his life.; 8vo; FSA . Harcourt Brace Javanovich hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 32890
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Ford, Betty with Chris Chase
The Times Of My Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Harper & Row Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060112980 . An attractive first edition/first printing page edges showing traces of foxing else unread Fine in Near Fine price-clipped dust-jacket. SIGNED by author and first Lady Betty Ford directly on the title page; Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Bloomer Ford 1918-2011 and served as First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977 with US President Gerald R. Ford. Her frank lively and often moving book describes introduces her as one of the most admired women of the late 20th century an American heroine; 8vo; xii 305 3 pages; Signed by Author . Harper & Row, Publishers hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 15900 ISBN : 0060112980 9780060112981
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Ustinov, Peter
The Old Man And Mr. Smith - A Fable - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: Arcade Publishing/Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 155970134X . A beautiful first US edition/first printing following publications in Great Britain and Canada in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author and movie legend Peter Ustinov directly on the title page; Ustinov's novel about The Old Man somewhat overweight and out of shape wearing slightly tattered robes and a pair of tennis shoes and Mr. Smith a small and dark man with foul temper and an aroma of sulfur that follows his wake. God and Satan returned to Planet Earth on a fact-finding mission; 8vo; 10 261 1 pages; Signed by Author . Arcade Publishing/Little, Brown and Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 15901 ISBN : 155970134X 9781559701341
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Seymour, Jane; James Keach
Yum! A Tale Of Two Cookies - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399233105 . A charming first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author and award winning actress Jane Seymour and husband James Keach directly on the title page; The story of This One and That One inspired by Seymour and Keach's twins John and Kris. Their nicknames came about when Jane was pregnant with them and Janes and James were referring to the twins as This One and That One; Color Drawings; 8vo; Signed by All Authors . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 15902 ISBN : 0399233105 9780399233104
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