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Postage Stamp-10ed
Random House Information Group 1987. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Random House Information Group paperback
Referência livreiro : G087637741XI5N00 ISBN : 087637741X 9780876377413
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James David
THE ARAB BOOK An Exhibition of Arabic Manuscripts from the Chester Beatty Library Dublin
Dublin: Chester Beatty Library. Very Good. 1983. Presumed 1st edition. Paperback. Small folio unpaginated stapled booklet. Very thin strip of sunning at bottom edge of front cover; Text inGerman and English; Color and black & white facsimiles . Chester Beatty Library paperback
Referência livreiro : 40146
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Hagelin Ove Comp.
Rare and Important Medical Books in the Library of the Swedish Society of Medicine. A Descriptive Catalogue
Stockholm: Svenska Lakaresallskapet 1989. As New in As New plain white unprinted dust wrapper. 176 pp. Illustrated bibliography. First Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Svenska Lakaresallskapet Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006983
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Baumgarten E. Lee compiler.
PRICE GUIDE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC CHECKLIST FOR CHILDREN'S & ILLUSTRATED BOOKS FOR THE YEARS 1880-1960.
Martinsburg WV: E.Lee baumgarten Books 1996. 8 pp "Introduction" followed by three separately paged sections - 145 pp "Author-Sorted Index / 145 pp "Illustrator- Sorted Index" / 63 pp "Title Cross-Reference". Teal cloth with gilt lettering on spine gilt lettering and borders on front cover 11 1/4" H. "The data file for the 1996 edition contains exactly 10405 records indexed 3 ways to provide you with an easy method for locating any given book." Although the price guide aspect is out-of-date the bibligraphical information remains very useful for collectors/booksellers. Light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine 1/2" dia ghost sticker mark at bottom of front board minor very small bump at three corners. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket - as issued. E.Lee baumgarten Books Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 30272 ISBN : 0964728508 9780964728509
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Mrs. Jameson Anna Brownell nee Murphy 1794 1860
Memoirs of Celebrated Female Sovereigns
London: Saunders and Otley 1834. Second Edition Enlarged and Corrected. Very Good three-quarter leather over marbled boards boards a bit rubbed at the edges scattered light foxing an attractive set. . Second & Enlarged Edition. Three-Quarter Leather. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Saunders and Otley Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006950
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Quintilianus Marcus Fabius; ed. Edmund Gibson
M. Fabii Quinctiliani De Institutione oratoria libri duodecim: cum duplice Indice. from the Library of King George II
Oxoniae Oxford : e Theatro Sheldoniano: Impensis Henrici Cruttenden Typographi 1693. The First Gibson edition. Near Fine pages lightly browned text block in excellent condition. 20th century half calf over marbled boards matching marbled end pages 5 raised bands with gilt lines blindstamp of American Antiquarian Society title page from the library of King George II with John Pine Royal Library medium bookplate verso of title page. "John Pine 1690-1756 engraver. The Royal Library bookplate In 1736 John Pine was paid nearly �38 for engraving and printing 28200 bookplates in four sizes to be added to the King�s books. Featuring Apollo and Minerva flanking the University�s arms the bookplate was usually pasted to the back of the title page or on a front endpaper. It is also found in some post-1715 publications which were purchased using the proceeds from later sales of duplicates within the collection; these were after all also acquired Munificentia Regia through the generosity of the King." Univ. of Cambridge. . Half Calf Over Marbled Boards. Near Fine. Tall 8vo. e Theatro Sheldoniano: Impensis Henrici Cruttenden Typographi Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006907
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Dante Alighieri; Translated By Mark Musa with Original Woodcuts By Sue Tankersley
Dante's Inferno XXXIV Together with Artist's Portfolio of Original Pen and Ink Drawings
Bloomington Indiana: Indiana University Design Program Dept. of Fine Arts 1964. Copy 9 of a limited edition of twelve copies SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY ARTIST Sue Tankersley together with her portfolio of 12 original pen and ink drawings on brown paper that served as inspiration for the woodblock prints. The limited edition book contains eleven beautiful woodblock prints with tissue guards and text from Dante translated by Mark Musa in handmade paper covered boards linen-covered slipcase. The drawings are also housed in handmade paper covered boards. Slipcase Near Fine with a few spots of toning book is Near Fine edges of pages uniformly toned. Center woodblock printed in gold orange green and black. RARE a very limited edition of only 12 copies of a truly beautiful book and a unique offering with the original artist's portfolio. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY ARTIST. Limited and Numbered Signed 1st Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Near Fine. Illus. by Sue Tankersley. Tall 4to - over 9�" - 12" Tall. Limited Edition. Indiana University Design Program, Dept. of Fine Arts Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006916
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Barnstone Willis
Ten Gospels & A Nightingale; A Sonnet Sequence
Brookston IN: Triangular Press 1981. SCARCE SIGNED BY AUTHOR Willis Barnstone and by dedicatee Breon Mitchell at dedication page and additionally SIGNED by Illustrator Barbar Tetenbaum and Printer Kathryn Clark at limitation page #47 of 100 copies printed and SCARCE with all 4 signatures. Fine in French wrappers as issued. Additionally laid in are publisher's advertising card and original bookseller's invoice all still in publisher's plain brown wrapping paper. Collage illustrations by Barbara Tetenbaum. 12 sonnets handset in 14pt. foundry Perpetua 7 printed on 2 shades of Twinrocker handmade paper. Contains 3 signatures 35 printed pages sewn on linen tapes & bound into a 3 color illustrated cover. Of 100 press-numbered copies 80 were for sale all signed by the poet. This copy possibly unique with added signatures. . SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Limited and Numbered Signed 1st Edition. French Wrappers. Fine/Fine. 6.75 x 5.5. Inches . Limited Edition. Triangular Press Paperback
Referência livreiro : 006929
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SoFoto
Coimbra Postcard Book
SoFoto nd. Postcards. Very Good. Unmarked. Ten attached postcards. Coimbra is the fourth-largest urban centre in Portugal. Among the many archaeological structures dating back to the Roman era when Coimbra was the settlement of Aeminium are its well-preserved aqueduct and cryptoporticus. Similarly buildings from the period when Coimbra was the capital of Portugal from 1131 to 1255 still remain SoFoto unknown
Referência livreiro : 29251
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The Sorg Paper Company
THE HISTORY OF AMERICA'S PRINTING INDUSTRY
Middletown OH: The Sorg Paper Company. Very Good. 1957. First Edition. Paperback. Quarto; Unpaginated stapled booklet; Tiny rub at bottom of spine a little toning to rear cover; Photos drawings old engravings and facsimiles . The Sorg Paper Company paperback
Referência livreiro : 40011
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Baum L. Frank
MAGUS MIRABILIS IN OZ
Berkeley CA: Scolar Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Book; A little foxing at edges; Text in Latin ; Illustrated by W. W. Denslow . Scolar Press hardcover
Referência livreiro : 39949
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Boggis Rev R J Edmund
History of St John's Torquay
Devonshire Press 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. Used; Good. Edition: First Edition. No dust jacket. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #3035170</p> Devonshire Press hardcover
Referência livreiro : 3035170
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Ahearn Allen & Patricia Ahearn
COLLECTED BOOKS The Guide to Values
NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0399136630 . 9.10 X 6 X 2 inches; 636 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
Referência livreiro : 39898 ISBN : 0399136630 9780399136634
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Howes Wright
U.S.IANA 1650-1950 a Selective Bibliography in Which Are Described 11620 Uncommon and Sugnificant Books Related to the Continental Portion of the United States
NY: R. R. Bowker. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1978. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Hardcover. Thin scratch on front board spine lettering faded . R. R. Bowker hardcover
Referência livreiro : 39904
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Handley Taylor Geoffrey editor
Bibliography of Monaco
Chicago and London: St James Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Jacket price-clipped and lightly toned. 1968. Second Edition. Hardcover. Brown leatherette binding with gilt titles on front boards and spine. Frontispiece photo of Prince Rainier III and Princes Grace. Subject index. 343 books and other items about the principality of Monaco described including titles about automobile racing gambling the arts and the royal family. ; 62 pages . St James Press hardcover
Referência livreiro : 39838
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Pantzer Katharine F.; Pollard AW.; Ferguson FS.; Redgrave GR.; Jackson WA..; Rider Philip R. A. W. F. S. G. R. W. A.
A Short-Title Catalogue of Books Printed in England Scotland and Ireland and of English Books Printed Abroad 1475-1640: In 3 Volumes; Vol. I: A-H Vol. II I-Z Vol. III A Printers' & Publishers' Index . Second Edition
London: The Bibliographical Society 1976. Vol. II published 1976 Vol. I 1986 Vol. III 1991. All 3 volumes are Fine Vols. I & II in Very Good Plus dust jackets light soiling and small chips at spine ends Vol. III jacket is Near Fine light soiling. Fold-out map in Vol. III of London in 1666 is Fine. Essential resource material for historians literary scholars and bibliographers This set is oversize and heavy and will require additional postage unless using media mail option in US only. Please inquire about overseas shipping charges before ordering. . Second Edition Revised and Enlarged. Cloth. Fine/Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. The Bibliographical Society Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006779 ISBN : 0197217893 9780197217894
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Haydock Herb and Helen
THE WORLD OF BEER MEMORABILIA Identification and Value Guide
Paducah KY: Collector Books. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1997. Presumed 1st edition. Hardcover. 0891457496 . Pictorial boards quarto; Glossy surface a little burnished; Color Photographs and facsimiles; 184 pages . Collector Books hardcover
Referência livreiro : 39850 ISBN : 0891457496 9780891457497
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Mike Thexton
What Happened to the Hippy Man: Hijack Hostage Survivor
Lanista Partners Ltd 2006. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall. Signed by author on title page no other name/inscription an almost fine copy incl' an unclipped D/j protected by clear cello sleeve - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall St248. Lanista Partners Ltd Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 013517 ISBN : 0955318505 9780955318504
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Janet Axten
Gasworks to Gallery: The Story of Tate St Ives
Janet Axten 1995. Book. Illus. by Fully illustrated . Very Good . Soft cover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. Folio over 12" Landscape. Signed by author "to Michael" & dated 1995 1st edition appears unread with no spine crease - almost fine with very very minor shelflife to text block only - protected by clear cello sleeve - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall St129. Janet Axten Paperback
Referência livreiro : 013476 ISBN : 0952477009 9780952477006
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Rose Steele
Ambleside Remembered: People and Places Past and Present
Helm Press 2001. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall. Signed by the author on title page appears unread in almost fine condition - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall st52. Helm Press Paperback
Referência livreiro : 013472 ISBN : 0953183688 9780953183685
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Disraeli Benjamin earl Of Beaconsfield
SYBIL OR THE TWO NATIONS
Longmans Green & Co 1920. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. No dust jacket. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2946496</p> Longmans, Green & Co hardcover
Referência livreiro : 2946496
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Rollins Hyder E.
Cavalier and Puritan; Ballads and Broadsides Illustrating the Period of the Great Rebellion 1640-1660
New York: New York Univ Press 1923. Uncommon in such lovely condition most pages still uncut Near Fine a few small rubs to cloth at spine. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. New York Univ Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006691
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Russell Loris S.
A HERITAGE OF LIGHT: LAMPS AND LIGHTING IN THE EARLY CANADIAN HOME.
Toronto: University of Toronto Press 1968. 344 pp square 8 1/2" H x 8 1/2" D. Ex-library copy. B&w photographs reproductions. "The nineteenth century opened in the flicker of tallow candles. It closed in the glare of Edison's electric lamp. Between those two events inventors and manufacturers developed a wonderful assortment of progressively more efficient lighting devices burning a variety of fuels. Dr. Russell records with scientific attention to detail - backed up with more than 200 illustrations - how these lamps were made and used. His text is interspersed with accounts of his own experiments with the fuels and mechanisms of earlier generations. The discovery of kerosene is related in full as is the invention of successively improved kerosene burners lamps and chimneys - a field up to now neglected by technological historians. Separate chapters deal with rushlights and candles; firelighting tools; pan lamps; and lamps fuelled with whale oil lard burning fluid gas and electricity. There is an extensive glossary." Rebound in library binding with stitching showing in most page gutters. Library markings on endpapers small light liquid stain shelf soiling on bottom of text block areas of light browning edges of text block - mainly top and fore-edge. Dust jacket is complete but has moderate rubbing with color loss moderate wrinkling light edge wear several small closed tears area of surface paper loss on inside surface protected in a mylar sleeve. . Hard Cover. Good/Fair. University of Toronto Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 29973
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Russell Loris S.
A HERITAGE OF LIGHT: LAMPS AND LIGHTING IN THE EARLY CANADIAN HOME.
Toronto: University of Toronto Press 1968. 344 pp square 8 1/2" H x 8 1/2" D. B&w photographs reproductions. "The nineteenth century opened in the flicker of tallow candles. It closed in the glare of Edison's electric lamp. Between those two events inventors and manufacturers developed a wonderful assortment of progressively more efficient lighting devices burning a variety of fuels. Dr. Russell records with scientific attention to detail - backed up with more than 200 illustrations - how these lamps were made and used. His text is interspersed with accounts of his own experiments with the fuels and mechanisms of earlier generations. The discovery of kerosene is related in full as is the invention of successively improved kerosene burners lamps and chimneys - a field up to now neglected by technological historians. Separate chapters deal with rushlights and candles; firelighting tools; pan lamps; and lamps fuelled with whale oil lard burning fluid gas and electricity. There is an extensive glossary." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - moderate edge wear corner crease at bottom of front cover minor rubbing/scuffing light toning to top and fore-edge of text block spine flat and uncreased. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. University of Toronto Press Paperback
Referência livreiro : 29972
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Russell Loris S.
A HERITAGE OF LIGHT: LAMPS AND LIGHTING IN THE EARLY CANADIAN HOME.
Toronto: University of Toronto Press 1968. 344 pp square 8 7/8" H x 8 7/8" D. B&w photographs reproductions. "The nineteenth century opened in the flicker of tallow candles. It closed in the glare of Edison's electric lamp. Between those two events inventors and manufacturers developed a wonderful assortment of progressively more efficient lighting devices burning a variety of fuels. Dr. Russell records with scientific attention to detail - backed up with more than 200 illustrations - how these lamps were made and used. His text is interspersed with accounts of his own experiments with the fuels and mechanisms of earlier generations. The discovery of kerosene is related in full as is the invention of successively improved kerosene burners lamps and chimneys - a field up to now neglected by technological historians. Separate chapters deal with rushlights and candles; firelighting tools; pan lamps; and lamps fuelled with whale oil lard burning fluid gas and electricity. There is an extensive glossary." Book is Near Fine. Dust jacket has minor edge wrinkling tiny chip at bottom of front flap-fold light rubbing to colour at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. University of Toronto Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 28847
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Ann Kelley
Runners
Luath Press Ltd 2013. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall. Signed by author on title page appears unread in fine condition incl' unclipped D/j Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall St218. Luath Press Ltd Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 013361 ISBN : 1908373768 9781908373762
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Hugh Hastings
High Tide Light House Gang
Mabecron Books Ltd 2012. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6� - 7�" tall. Appears unread an almost fine 1st edition signed by the author on title page - D/j unclipped again almost fine - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall st172. Mabecron Books Ltd Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 013275 ISBN : 0956435076 9780956435071
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Rowan Somerville
The End of Sleep
Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6� - 7�" tall. Signed by the author on title page no other name appears unread marked down as text block age toned - D/j unclipped almost fine - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall st250. Weidenfeld & Nicolson Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 013285 ISBN : 0297853686 9780297853688
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Edouard Roditi
The Temptations of a Saint
California: Ettan Press 1980. Of an edition of 90 numbered copies number 40/90 With two original etchings SIGNED by Jose Hernandez printed on Arches Velin Blanc 250g. text set in 18 pt. Janson and printed by Patrick Reagh Los Angeles book bound by Helmuth Halbach Konigstein i. T. Germany. Fine in a Near Fine slipcase faint soiling to slipcase. With small gift inscription in pencil at limitation page to noted medical device inventor and philanthropists William and Gayle Cook. . SIGNED BY ARTIST. Limited and Numbered Signed 1st Edition. Cloth. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Illus. by Jose Hernandez . Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Private Press. Ettan Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006587 ISBN : 0931596033 9780931596032
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Bruccoli Matthew J. compiler. John O'Hara.
JOHN O'HARA: A CHECKLIST. WITH A PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED SPEECH BY JOHN O'HARA.
New York: Random House 1972. 136 pp 8 1/2" H. B&w reproductions. "From the publication of 'Appointment in Samarra' 1934 John O'Hara enjoyed popular acclaim as a novelist and then as a short-story writer but the close study of his work in literature courses is yet to come. This checklist will facilitate the efforts of scholars and students to make a more serious assessment of his impact on American writing. Not only does Matthew J. Bruccoli list all the books stories and articles by O'Hara published in the English language; he also includes public statements printed letters and interviews. Detailed bibliographical descriptions of first printings of books are provided with facsimiles of all first-printing title pages." Small remainder mark on bottom of text block previous owner's bookplate on recto of free front endpaper one or two few tiny dents on bottom edge of boards. Dust jacket is price-clipped has very light edge wear very light browning on spine and on inside edges. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Random House Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 29918 ISBN : 0394469917 9780394469911
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Becker Janet
rochester bridge: 1387-1856 a history of its early years compiled from the wardens' accounts
Constable & Co.ltd 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. Edition: First Edition. Dust jacket torn. Foxing to page edges. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2799542</p> Constable & Co.ltd hardcover
Referência livreiro : 2799542
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Sheila Bird
Mayday: Preserving Life from Shipwreck Off Cornwall
Ex Libris Press 1991. Book. Illus. by Fully illustrated. Near Fine. Soft cover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall. Signed by Author on endpaper - Books appears unread in almost fine condition - please see our other books about St Ives just arrived - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall st253 . Ex Libris Press Paperback
Referência livreiro : 013334 ISBN : 0948578319 9780948578311
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Bernard Samuels
Dear Susan: Letters to a Niece: Ben Hartley
Sansom & Co 2011. Book. Illus. by Fine coloured illustrations throughout. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6� - 7�" tall. Signed by the author on title page with short inscription - Book appears in fine condition incl' unclipped D/ protected by clear cello sleeve - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall St169. Sansom & Co Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 013253 ISBN : 190659385x 9781906593858
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Anne Scott James; Clare Hastings
Gardening Letters to My Daughter
Michael Joseph Ltd 1990. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6� - 7�" tall. Signed by the author on title page together with signature of Clare Hastings with a line through their names printed on title page. Internally fine appears unread BUT.top edge of text block with mild shelflife other 2 sides whit/white. D/j unclipped almost fine with very very mild shelflife to edges only - Super book - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall St175. Michael Joseph Ltd Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 013231 ISBN : 0718133722 9780718133726
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Andrew Lang Translator
The Miracle of Madame Saint Katherine of Fierbois
London and Chicago : David Nutt and Way and Williams 1897. # 218 of an edition of 300 copies on hand-made paper for America there were also 50 copies on Japan paper for America and the same 350 copies with the same papers for London. Translated from the edition of the abbe J.J. Bourasse Tours 1858 by Andrew Lang. Very Good from the collection of the Richard M. Dorson Memorial Library Folklore Institute Indiana University its bookplate namestamp front end page and blindstamp title page spine a bit darkened closed 2" tear at top edge of spine. Illustrations by Selwyn Image. . Limited and Numbered First Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. David Nutt and Way and Williams Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006554
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Orcutt William Dana
The Kingdom of Books
Boston: Little Brown & Co 1927. Stated Second Impression of the Trade Edition. Fine small period bookstore sticker front paste down in a Near Fine dust jacket slight edge wear. . 2nd Printing. Decorative Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Little Brown & Co Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006559
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National Trust
London 1996 Ephemera: London Gardens National Trust Events and the Puppet Theatre Barge River Thames 3 items
National Trust 1996. Pamphlet. Very Good. Three unmarked items. 1 London Gardens 1996 is a 20-page booklet with gardens locations descriptions and advertisements. 2 A 12-panel brochure of 1996 events in the Thames and Chiltren region with thumbnails and short descriptions. 3 A 6-panel brochure for "Puppet Theatre Barge River Thames 1996" with one illustration. National Trust unknown
Referência livreiro : 27994
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Magee David. Introduction by Lawrence Clark Powell.
INFINITE RICHES: THE ADVENTURES OF A RARE BOOK DEALER.
Toronto: Fitzhenry & Whiteside 1973. 274 pp 8 1/2" H. B&w illustrations. "Life in the rare book business can be filled with excitement and surprise as described by David Magee San Francisco antiquarian bookseller in this witty and highly civilized account of some of his adventures here and abroad. With lively humor and sophistication Mr. Magee entertains and enlightens as he tells amusing and suspenseful anecdotes about the people he has encountered the places he has visited and the events he has attended in the course of nearly half a century in the rare book trade. His vignettes of the many and varied clients confreres dear friends and strangers with whom he has dealt are a charming pageant of human beings - sometimes eccentric amusing or moving - always vivid to the reader." Very small stamp mark bird on top of text block minor wrinkle at top of spine light toning to edges of text block. Dust jacket has very light edge wear light browning at inside edges and on flap-folds one tiny edge tear. First Canadian Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 29874 ISBN : 0839735537 9780839735533
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Rostenberg Leona & Stern Madeleine B.
OLD & RARE: THIRTY YEARS IN THE BOOK BUSINESS.
New York: Abner Schram 1974. 234 pp 9 1/4" H. B&w photographs. "The scholar-partners of the firm of Leona Rostenberg - Rare Books have produced a lively informative memoir of their years in the rare book trade. From the Renaissance archives of Strasbourg on the verge of Nazi occupation to a refugee-bookseller's Manhattan office to an old house in the Bronx the authors trace the engrossing and sometimes hilarious story of the founding of the business and partnership that were to bring them lasting and fruitful associations with booksellers librarians and collectors throughout the world." Slight lean to spine slight fading to bottom edge of spine. Dust jacket is price-clipped has light edge wear with a tiny chip at top of rear flap-fold light wrinkling at top of spine and top of rear flap/flap-fold one tiny edge tear with crease and a tear at bottom of rear hinge - archivally taped light rubbing light browning at top inside edge. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good -. Abner Schram Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 29873 ISBN : 0839001304 9780839001300
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Goldstone Lawrence and Goldstone Nancy.
SLIGHTLY CHIPPED: FOOTNOTES IN BOOKLORE.
New York: St. Martin's 1999. 213 pp 8 1/2" H. "A companion piece for 'Used and Rare' this book details the warm and witty story of the authors' further explorations into the curious world of books. The Goldstones get hooked on the writing correspondence and couplings of the Bloomsbury group; they track down Bram Stoker's earliest notes for 'Dracula'; they set their sights on a single lot of 128 leather-bound books at Sotheby's auction of the Paris home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; they try out book collecting on the Internet; and they are introduced to hypermoderns. 'Slighty Chipped' is filled with anecdotes esoterica and fun facts about the world of book collecting. The Goldstones have discovered new places to buy rare tomes and new eccentric personalities along the way." Slight bump to top/bottom of spine minor lean to spine. Dust jacket has minor rubbing minor wrinkling at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds very small tear at bottom of front flap-folds - archivally taped. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. St. Martin's Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 29853 ISBN : 0312205872 9780312205874
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MacMillan Hugh P. Foreword by Ted Cowan.
ADVENTURES OF A PAPER SLEUTH.
Canada: Penumbra 2004. 343 pp 9 1/4" H. B&w illustrations. Signed by the author on the title page. "For more than 25 years Hugh has roamed the highways attics and basements of Ontario seeking out the often forgotten usually unappreciated treasures of our documentary heritage. Combining the skills of a great detective with patience and tenacity he rescued many fragile records of our experience. His passion for history has been infectious enlisting the help of many in the cause and triumphing over bureaucracy and indifference. His achievements have been real and numerous. His exploits though are the stuff of legend." from the rear panel. Chapter headings: The Making of a Paper Sleuth; Towboats and Canoes; The Remarkable Gravelles; Collectors and Their Obsessions; The Edgars: a Jacobite Family; The Wild Frontier; The Canal Builders; Glengarry Tales; The Ones That Got Away; The Last Fatal Duel; Taking a Cowan and Other Methods; A Gael for All Seasons; Adventurers and Explorers; Holy Herb; Archival Security; Loyalists and Other Tales; The Semi-Wild West; Nigel Drayton: a Real Eccentric; Bolsheviks Buccaneers and Amazons; Two Wild Riders; Nor'Wester Tales. Minor wrinkling at top of spine minor twist to spine. Dust jacket has very minor edge wear/wrinkling. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Penumbra Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 29855 ISBN : 1894131622 9781894131629
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Roche Laboratories
Leopold von Auenbrugger 1722-1809
Roche Laboratories 1965. Unbound. Good. Unmarked text. Small spot on cover. Maroon portfolio containing two booklets a plate introducing Auenbrugger and a facsimile of a recipe. Von Auenbrugger recommended camphor-induced epilepsy as a treatment for certain cases of insanity and psychosis. Booklets are the Preface and a Case History from his Experimentum Nascens. One in the original Latin. One is translated into English. The full title is Experimentum Nascens de Remedio Specifico Sub Signo Specifico In Mania Virorum Preliminary Experience with a Specific Remedy in a Specific Syndrome of Human Insanity. Leopold von Auenbrugger 1722-1809 was the Austrian physician who invented percussion as a diagnostic technique. Roche Laboratories unknown
Referência livreiro : 27896
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NICO ISRAEL Rare Books
Catalogue 22 Interesting Books and Manuscripts on Various Subjects Fall 1980
Amsterdam: NIco Israel Rare Books 1980. "A selection of our stock arranged in chronological order to the end of the sixteenth century thereafter alphabetically." Publisher's material s laid in including errata sheet order form and advertisement. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. NIco Israel Rare Books Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006450
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H. P. Kraus
The Eightieth Catalogue; Remarkable Manuscripts Books and Maps from the XVIIIth Century Including Many First Descriptions of Hitherto Unknown Items Recently Discovered
New York: H. P. Kraus 1956. Near Fine repaired tear to cloth at head of spine. Supplementary price list for items not priced in the book is laid in. Excellent resource book for the rare book dealer or any lover of great books. . First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. H. P. Kraus Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006453
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H. P. Kraus
30 Years 1932-1962 - 100 Catalogues
New York: H. P. Kraus 1962. Near Fine faint crease at tips. Unpaginated approx. 28 pp with numerous black and white photographs. A 30th anniversary celebration of this noted rare book dealer's years in the trade a gift for friends and clients. . First Edition. Handmade Paper Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. H. P. Kraus Paperback
Referência livreiro : 006452
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Ex Libris Jean Garrigue
Saratoga Springs NY: Skidmore College Library 1975. One of an unnumbered edition limited to 800 copies. Handsewn stiff handmade paper wrappers tied with red thread. "This publication marks the gift of the personal library of the poet Jean Garrigue to the Lucy Scribner Library of Skidmore College." Garrigue book plate designed by Nell Blaine. Publisher's gift announcement and SIGNED letter dated Dec. 1975 from the Skidmore College librarian laid in. . First Edition. Handmade Paper Wrappers. Fine in Wraps as Issued/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Skidmore College Library Paperback
Referência livreiro : 006459
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Thomas Jefferson
A Summary View of the Rights of British America
Chicago: The Caxton Club 1976. Fine in original marbled French wrappers with printed paper label. One of an edition of 1000 copies. "A facsimile of the first edition as emended by the author in his own hand". Introduction by Lawrence W. Towner. . First Edition Thus. French Wrappers. Fine in Wraps as Issued. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Caxton Club Paperback
Referência livreiro : 006460
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Hugh Hastings
High Tide Light House Gang
Mabecron Books Ltd 2012. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall. Signed by the author book appears unread text block white white - D/j unclipped in almost fine condition. Very minor shelflife to book - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives in Cornwall St229. Mabecron Books Ltd Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 013176 ISBN : 0956435076 9780956435071
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Steinhauser Monika
L'Opera de Paris
Les Monuments Historiques de la France nd. Paperback Saddle Stitched. Good. Unmarked text in English and French. 18 illustrations. 18p booklet. Bumped corner. The Paris Opera is the primary opera company of France. It was founded in 1669 by Louis XIV. Les Monuments Historiques de la France paperback
Referência livreiro : 27756
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Eden Phillpotts
A Cornish Droll
Hutchinson & Co 1926. First Edition. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. Edition: First Edition. No dust jacket. Hinges cracked internally. Roll to spine. Undated. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2556203</p> Hutchinson & Co hardcover
Referência livreiro : 2556203
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