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ref. 607202Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard University Press, 1969. In-8, rel. pleine-toile enduite beige sous jaquette ill.; 329 pp., nb. tableaux, diagrammes, fig. et ill. photogr. en n/b. in-t., texte en anglais, bibliographie et index.
2002"A clear and comprehensive guide to the religious and secular life of the Greek-American community," including naming a baby, planning a baptism, observing name days, baking communion bread, buying popular Greek music [it Includes the melody lines for several song] what to say (in Greek) on special occasions, and much more.This book is a treasury of lore and practical information that will be indispensable to anyone marrying into a Greek family as well as to Greek Americans eager to learn more about their heritage. 230p. New in original shrink wrap. Book
1972Well illustrated with examples of textiles from Dodecanese, The Cyclades; the Northern Islands; Epirus & the Ionisn Islands; the Greek mainland; Crete and Cyprus.110p. illus.Cover slightly tanned from sun exposure, else fine Book
2000"Meganisi is one of the smallest and most remote of the Greek Ionian islands . [this book ].reveals the historical dynamism of what appears at first sight to be a forgotten backwater. The villages of Meganisi are also .tightly-knit communities, and this detailed ethnographic study explores the basis on which th islander's solidarity and sense of identity are constructed and reconstructed despite population mobility and economic change : the values, sentiments and structures of kinship and family." 276p. illus, maps. bibliography. index. Book
ref. 028240628X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1828pp. 406, (2) [Index, (1)-46 [Appendix] + 13 full page wood engravings. Plates browned. Text foxed. XLib bookplate of Mt. St. Mary's Library on front paste down. Inked accession numbers on title page. 12mo. 180 mm. Original full worn leather binding. Front board detached. Binding cracked, needs to be resewn. Rev. J. Goldsmith pseud. for Sir Richard Phillips. He was a printer and bookseller, and later a sheriff of London - after which he was knighted by King George III. This American edition was improved by American polymath, Dr. Percival, who was also a poet, philologist, and geologist. S&S/AI 34778. Hardbound. Good. Ron bought before consign. AI BX 8
1820ref. ST16372eLondon: Printed for Harvey and Darton 1820. Third Edition. 155 x 95 mm. 6 x 3 3/4". 144 pp. Appealing sprinkled calf by Wallis for C. E. Lauriat stamp-signed on verso of front free endpaper covers bordered by double gilt fillet raised bands spine gilt in compartments with floral spray at center encircled by small tools leafy branch at corners red morocco label densely gilt turn-ins marbled endpapers all edges gilt. WITH 60 HAND-COLORED PLATES of costumes from around the world. For first edition: Lipperheide 480; Osborne Collection p. 193. See also: Megan Nourcia "X Marks the Spot: Women Writers Map the Empire for British Children 1790-1895" pp. 33-34. A tiny bit of wear to the top of the front joint occasional trivial marginal stains or the faintest of browning but still a fine copy clean and fresh internally with brightly colored plates in a well-preserved lustrous binding. Attractively bound and enhanced with excellent contemporary hand coloring this charming introduction to geography aimed at young readers contains numerous plates depicting the traditional dress of cultures from around the world. Beginning in London and spreading to almost every corner of Western Europe the book then guides us to Asia Africa and finally to the Americas ending in Tierra del Fuego. First published in 1817 "A Geographical Present" was the author's most successful work. There is little known about the life of Mary Anne Venning but according to Megan Nourcia the present work "had a broad circulation launching her career as a scientific writer and establishing her authority as an educator of the young." Nourcia also notes that "Venning's texts were marketed as educational aids of keepsake quality"; as we see here the attractive binding and lovely hand-colored plates add an element of luxury to this pedagogical work and the fine condition of our copy suggests that it was carefully looked after by its presumably young previous owners. Printed for Harvey and Darton unknown books
1820ref. ST16372eLondon: Printed for Harvey and Darton 1820. Third Edition. 155 x 95 mm. 6 x 3 3/4". 144 pp. Appealing sprinkled calf by Wallis for C. E. Lauriat stamp-signed on verso of front free endpaper covers bordered by double gilt fillet raised bands spine gilt in compartments with floral spray at center encircled by small tools leafy branch at corners red morocco label densely gilt turn-ins marbled endpapers all edges gilt. WITH 60 HAND-COLORED PLATES of costumes from around the world. For first edition: Lipperheide 480; Osborne Collection p. 193. See also: Megan Nourcia "X Marks the Spot: Women Writers Map the Empire for British Children 1790-1895" pp. 33-34. A tiny bit of wear to the top of the front joint occasional trivial marginal stains or the faintest of browning but still a fine copy clean and fresh internally with brightly colored plates in a well-preserved lustrous binding. Attractively bound and enhanced with excellent contemporary hand coloring this charming introduction to geography aimed at young readers contains numerous plates depicting the traditional dress of cultures from around the world. Beginning in London and spreading to almost every corner of Western Europe the book then guides us to Asia Africa and finally to the Americas ending in Tierra del Fuego. First published in 1817 "A Geographical Present" was the author's most successful work. There is little known about the life of Mary Anne Venning but according to Megan Nourcia the present work "had a broad circulation launching her career as a scientific writer and establishing her authority as an educator of the young." Nourcia also notes that "Venning's texts were marketed as educational aids of keepsake quality"; as we see here the attractive binding and lovely hand-colored plates add an element of luxury to this pedagogical work and the fine condition of our copy suggests that it was carefully looked after by its presumably young previous owners. Printed for Harvey and Darton unknown
1945ref. 2110502150411180Publisher Sagi Shobo Osaka City Publisher Bunkido Osaka City 1945. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Publisher Sagi Shobo (Osaka City), Publisher Bunkido (Osaka City) paperback
ref. 0656491647.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1852ref. 113934London E. Wilson 1852. 1852 edition. Hardback. A good copy in the original cloth with printed-label to spine. Slight dust-dulling with minor rubbing toning and some light staining. Internally very good. Remains well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. Scans on request. ; 672 pages; Description: 672 p. Subjects: Committee for Reform of the Board of Customs London. London, E. Wilson hardcover
ref. 0331224798.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 0265036194.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1839263 p. 12mo. 20 cm. Some damp stain. Foxed. Contemporary cloth backed boards binding, worn. Marryat started his tour of the U.S. in New York, crossed that state and went as far as Sault St. Marie, across Upper Canada, and back to Montreal. He also visited Washington and Kentucky. His comments on American habits, language, and institutions (including slavery) were widely read and of great influence. Howes M300; Clark III:204; Sabin 44696. W145Rt
1990xi, 200 pages. Bibliography. "Takes us inside the Gitksan and Wet'suwet'en peoples' campaign for justice and recognition. Glavin shows how their struggle, which is taking place within Canada's legal system as well on the land itself in a series of roadblocks, is rooted in their view that their relationship to the land is one of responsibility - for the land , and to the generations to come. A rich and fascinating blend of past and present, this timely book will forever change the way readers think of the 'land claims' issue." - dust jacket. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper, otherewise unmarked with moderate wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy. Book
1876ref. 621516London, Chatto and Windus, 1876-79. 4to. VI S., 1 Bl., 527 S.; XI S., 1 Bl., 448 S. Mit zahlreichen Textillustrationen, meist in Holzstich, zusammen 23 (statt 24) Tafeln in Chromolithographie (inkl. 2 Front.), zus. 40 (recte 42) lithographierten Tafeln mit zahlreichen Darstellungen, meist in braunem Liniendruck; 2 Kupfertafeln und 1 aquarellierten Federzeichnung des 18. Jahrhunderts sowie einigen Fotoabbildungen als Beilagen. Rote Originalhalbleder mit reicher Rückenvergoldung (fleckig u. berieben, Vorsätze in Bd. 1 erneuert, Rücken von Bd. 2 am Kopf mit kurzen Einrissen, Innengelenke gebrochen). [3 Warenabbildungen]
1897133pp VG/none Modern full blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, original editorial printed wrappers kept inside, red stain on the lower parrt of the front wrapper, mild foxing on frontespice, paper slightly age-yellowed otherwise in very good conditions. Rare work on Egyptian proverbs, made and translated by Joseph Hanki, with an Introduction by Major R H Brown.
195964p. Text drawings by William Duncan. 8vo. Original full green and red covers. A nice copy of an alphabetized collection of Christmas facts. CPHAM/W71C1
1927224p., illus. by Paul De Lisle Hardcover Very good condition This little sheaf of childish memories has been put together from many talks, in her own tongue, with an old French friend.
2005ref. R260158565LE GRAND LIVRE DU MOIS. 2005. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 63 pages. Premier plat illustré en couleurs. Nombreuses illustrations en couleurs.. . . . Classification Dewey : 390-Coutumes, savoir-vivre, folklore
ref. 135631aafLondres, G. Schulze for W.T. Gilling, 1822, in-4to, 2 ff. de titre (an anglais et français) + 29 ff. de texte + 30 planches coloriées / 30 fine coloured plates , letterpress titles in French and English, 29 leaves of text, ex libris: Frederick Gardener, avec devise „my hope is constant in thee“, recent h.-morocco binding, black title-ticket gilt on spine, paper title-ticket pasted on front (1/3 missing) / Reliure en d.-maroquin rouge aux coins récente, pièce de titre papier sur le plat devant.
ref. 137740aafZürich, SV International Schweizer Verlagshaus 1982, gr. in-8vo, 115 p. avec 30 planches de costumes en couleurs / Farbtafeln, Texte en Français et Allemand, reliure en toile originale. Jaquette.
2004"Four well-known classicists have taken the traditional chronology of Greek history texts and written a much-needed overview for modern students. By means of a chapter structure that is well designed and logical, they take us through each period of Greek history . Each chapter begins with a discussion of the sources for that period and includes annotated endnotes that deal extensively with recent scholarship. Unlike many other histories, the book goes into depth on the Hellenistic period, as well as the Bronze and Dark Ages. Although the Spartans and Athenians naturally dominate, the authors consider Sparta before Athens, reflecting the order in which the moderns have admired them. An appropriate balance is found between political, social, and cultural history, and the authors display no outlandish prejudices to derail this noble effort" 512p. illus. bibliography.index Text clean and neat, but some minor scuffing to paper wraps Book
1968256p. Profusely illustrated with numerous plates in color. Pictorial endpapers. Small 4to. Original cloth backed pictorial boards. Original dust jacket, slightly chipped at edges. Nice copy. Fine books from earlier Christmas seasons make great gifts today. CHRISTMAS/W69
ref. 0844234036New. paperback. New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. paperback
