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1873ref. 310268London : Strahan and Co. 1873. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. Library marks remain. Physical description; xxi pages 2 leaves 274 pages frontispiece illustrations 15 plates 19 cm. Subjects; Travel. Spain Description and travel. Spain. Espagne Descriptions et voyages. Genre; Illustrated. London : Strahan and Co. hardcover
1890ref. 282338London : G. Allen 1890. First Edition. Hardcover. Previous owner's signature. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Marginal foxing throughout. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii 664 p. ; illustrations folded map 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: France Southwest Description and travel. Montpellier France Bordeaux Aquitaine France ; Description and travel. London : G. Allen hardcover
1890ref. 282339London : G. Allen 1890. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. Physical description: viii 598 pages illustrations folded map 20 cm. Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.Subjects: France Southeast Description and travel. Rhône-Alpes France Burgundy France ; Description and travel. France Southern ; Guidebooks. London : G. Allen hardcover
1864ref. 260197Boston: published at the office of ""Littell's Living Age"" 1864. First Edition. Softcover. Poor copy with wear and tear as with age. Page edges cut unevenly. Text remains in fine condition. Physical description; 86 pages. Notes; Some library marks remain. Subjects; Reports. United States Sanitary Commission. Prisoners of War. Confederate prisons. Union prisoners. Boston: published at the office of ""Littell's Living Age"" paperback
1712ref. 253060La. Haye : Chez T. Johnson marchand libraire 1712. First Edition. Softcover. Good copy in original stiff card wrappers with some wear and tear as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Physical description; volume II only: 122 pages. Subjects; Spanish Succession War of 1701-1714. Barrier treaty. Great Britain — History Military — 1603-1714. La. Haye : Chez T. Johnson, marchand libraire paperback
2015ref. 236489New York : Fordham University Press 2015. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight bright clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; American philosophy series. Edition; First edition. Physical description; xi 325 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Present at the End Who Will Be There When the Last Stone Is Thrown Vincent Colapietro Autobiographical Occasions A Brief Autobiography -- Editing American Philosophy -- Reflections on the Career of John J. McDermot Part I: Ethics of Belief 1. The Right and Duty to Will to Believe with Peter Kauber 2. William James Dickinson Miller and C. J. Ducasse on the Ethics of Belief with Edward H. Madden 3. Problems and Prospects in the Ethics of Belief Part II: Reflections on Classical Pragmatism 4. A Critical Appraisal of James's View of Causality with Edward H. Madden 5. In Memoriam: Frederic Harold Young 1905-2003 and the Founding of the Peirce Society 6. The American Philosophical Tradition as Progressively Enriched Naturalism Part III: Naturalism Holism Contextualism 7. Propositions and Adverbial Metaphysics 8. Thickening Holistic Pragmatism Part IV: Religion 9. On the Difficulty of Evading the Problem of Evil with Edward H. Madden 10. Religion and Analytic Naturalism 11. Buchler's Ordinal Metaphysics and Process Theology with John Ryder Part V: Philosophy Past Present and Future 12. Neglected American Philosophers in the History of Interactionism with John Lincourt 13. The Future of American Philosophy Part VI: Poetry 14. What Are Poets for Contextualism and Pragmatism 15. Misunderstandings between Poet and Philosopher: Wallace Stevens and Paul Weiss 16. Deep Conceptual Play in William James Part VII: Social Critique 17. Reflections on Civil Disobedience with Edward H. Madden 18. The American Mind 19. The Death Penalty Debate: A Humanist's Understanding of America's Social Problems 20.Values of the American Intellectual Class Notes. Index. Summary; Pragmatism with Purpose collects essays by the late Peter Hare a leading proponent of the American philosophical tradition. The volume includes essays on GCGBPholistic pragmatismGCyen that Hare developed in conversation with Morton White as well as historical articles on William James and C. S. Peirce and commentaries on the profession. Subjects; Pragmatism. Philosophy American. Western philosophy. Philosophy / Movements / Pragmatism. Pragmatism ; American philosophy. Genre; Bibliography. New York : Fordham University Press hardcover
1861ref. 231543London : Longman Green Longman & Roberts 1861. New and revised edition. Hardcover. Publisher's presentation copy with their un-inked impressed stamp to the title. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked blind-bordered cloth. Professionally re-cased with the original spine laid back; very impressively finished. Boards somewhat shadow-stained. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. Physical description; xxxiv 338 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Elections - Great Britain.Proportional representation - Great Britain. Representative government and representation - Great Britain. Referenced by: OCLC 23660411 London : Longman, Green, Longman, & Roberts hardcover
1978ref. 113277London ; Boston : Faber And Faber 1978. First Edition. Paperback. Good copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges slightly nicked and dust-dulled as with age. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight bright clean and strong. ; 71 pages; Description: 71 p. ; 20 cm. ""Licking Hitler was first shown on BBC TV on 10th January 1978."" Subjects: World War 1939-1945 --Drama. Series: Faber paperbacks. London ; Boston : Faber And Faber paperback
1905ref. 114613London And New York Harper & Brothers 1905. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling with minor rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. ; 354 pages; Impressively illustrated. Subjects: Dante Alighieri 1265-1321. London And New York, Harper & Brothers hardcover
1885ref. 107620London G. Allen & Company Ltd. 1885. First Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Previous owner's bookplate on front fixed endpaper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. ; 134 pages; Description: 4 p. L. 134 p. Illus. 20 cm. Subjects: Netherlands --Description and travel. Scandinavia --Description and travel. London, G. Allen & Company, Ltd. hardcover
1893ref. 44344New York; Randolf & Co. 1893. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copies all in the original gilt-blocked buckram. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved with an overall tight bright and clean impression. ; 0 pages; Minor scattered marginal foxing. Physical desc. : 3v. : fronts. ill. plates ports ; 20 cm. Subject: Canning Charlotte Countess Canning 1817-1861. Waterford Louisa Beresford Marchioness of 1818-1891. New York; Randolf & Co. hardcover
1893ref. 47336New York; Randolf & Co. 1893. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copies all in the original gilt-blocked buckram. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight bright and clean impression. ; 0 pages; Minor scattered marginal foxing. Physical desc. : 3v. : fronts. ill. plates ports ; 20 cm. Subject: Canning Charlotte Countess Canning 1817-1861. Waterford Louisa Beresford Marchioness of 1818-1891. New York; Randolf & Co. hardcover
ref. 463402Smith Elder and Co. Hardcover. Fair. Walks in London Volumes I and II by Augustus J C HareFifth edition revised from 1883 published by Smith Elder and Co.In fair condition with clear pages. The hardcovers show signs of wear and tear. The spine of volume II has become detached from the front cover. Smith, Elder and Co. hardcover
1994ref. 034571Solano Press Books 1994. 1st Edition 1994. 4to paperback with 245 pages. The book is in very good condition very slight shelf wear. Interior clean and tight No markings. No online access or CD-ROM or digital access codes if applicable! Blue spine/White text. . 1st Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 4to. Planning / Land Use / Code . Solano Press Books Paperback
1999ref. 031755London: Frank Cass Publishers 1999. First Edition 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket. 8vo with 232 pages. The book is in very good condition with a few creased page corners. Interior is clean and tight. The dust jacket is in very good condition with some shelf wear and rubbing to edges. Red spine/white blue text. #031755. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. Non-fiction. Frank Cass Publishers Hardcover
1936ref. 029996New York: Bridgman Publishers Inc 1936. First edition. Metal Spiral bound. Unpaginated 4to. The book is in very good condition with very slight shelf wear and very slight bumping to edges. Interior is clean and tight. Orange and black cover. First Edition. Spiral. Very Good/No DJ. 4to. Spiralbound. Bridgman Publishers, Inc Paperback
1900ref. 025728Philadelphia: David McKay Company 1900. American Edition.Hardcover. 12mo with 182 pages. The book is in good condition with some shelfwear and bumping to the edges. The interior is mostly clean and tight. The spine is black with 4 red bands and gold text. American Ed. Boards. Good/No DJ. 12mo. Hardcover. David McKay Company Hardcover
2026ref. LRB35012362Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 782 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1895. Text in English. This comprehensive textbook provides a detailed exploration of practical therapeutics emphasizing the rational application of remedial measures to various diseases. It serves as an essential reference for medical professionals and students seeking a systematic understanding of treatment methodologies. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB35017574Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 538 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1887. Text in English. This work by Augustus J. C. Hare offers a detailed exploration of Paris capturing the essence of the city in the late 19th century. The text provides historical cultural and social insights making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of French history and urban studies. The book includes an index for easy reference enhancing its utility as a research tool. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB35001802Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 553 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1859. Text in English. This work by Julius Charles Hare a prominent 19th-century theologian and philosopher presents a collection of essays exploring various aspects of truth morality and spirituality. The text reflects Hare's deep engagement with religious and ethical questions offering insights into the intellectual debates of his time. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
1898ref. 47091Edward Arnold 1898. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. E.T. Reed. Previous owners inscription dated 1898. Lord Alfred Bruce Douglas nicknamed Bosie was a British author poet translator and political commentator better known as the friend and lover of Oscar Wilde. Boards slightly tight to open and staples rusted and pulled through the title page and front endpaper. Overall presents very nicely. Size: oblong. Illustrator: E.T. Reed. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Children; Inventory No: 47091. . Edward Arnold hardcover
1849ref. 000891London: John Chruchill Princes Street Soho 1849. Full cloth. Very Good. Third edition octavo; xii 245pp complete with 16 full page engravings. Bound in nineteenth century publishers full blind-stamed cloth with gilt lettered spine worn but sound small repairs to board corners early ink ownership name to front free endpaper occasional pencillings and sporadic damp staining and spotting including to plates still a very presentable usable copy in its original binding. John Chruchill, Princes Street, Soho hardcover
ref. 0198249942.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
ref. 51-7172London: Carington Bowles December 1786. Engraved broadside with various images of the attempted assassination and of female representatives of the various virtues with ornate calligraphy by David Hare. Very rare. 45.5 x 35cm.Missing part of blank lower margin' tears in other blank margins. .On August 2 1786 Margaret Nicholson attempted to assassinate King George III with a dessert knife at St. James's Palace but the blade broke on her second thrust. The king escaped unharmed reportedly stating "The poor creature is mad; do not hurt her!". Nicholson was declared insane and confined to Bedlam. The Incident: Nicholson 36 approached King George III as he arrived at the palace pretending to present a petition before lunging with an ivory-handled knife. The "Guardian": The "guardian angel" was effectively the King's own composure and physically the immediate action of the palace attendants who tackled Nicholson before she could cause injury. Aftermath: The attack a major news event led to depictions of the scene by artists like Robert Dighton. Margaret Nicholson: She was committed to Bethlehem Hospital Bedlam where she remained until her death in 1828 becoming a figure in literature. London: Carington Bowles, December, 1786. unknown
ref. 76-1478Paris: Maison Martinet circa 1855. Handcolored lithograph. 29 x 39 cm sheet. Good light foxing throughout a vertical tear at bottom of sheet. Paris: Maison Martinet, circa 1855 unknown