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1925ref. 58755London: George Allen & Unwin 1925. First edition. Spine slightly faded else nearly fine. First edition of these two complementary studies of Shelley both focusing on his psychosexual nature. Carpenter in the first part of the book is "impelled to conclude that the poet's nature was really intermediate or double in character -- INTERMEDIATE as between the masculine and feminine or DOUBLE as having that twofold outlook upon the world. The time has gone by when a remark of this kind could be interpreted as derogatory." In the second part Barnefield brings forward "considerable positive evidence from Shelley's life and writings to show that in him was a strangely double nature and that there was certainly a homosexual COMPONENT in his make-up." London: George Allen & Unwin unknown books
2003ref. 11575Baltimore MD: PublishAmerica 2003. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good in Wraps. First Edition. Original Wraps. Inscription note attached to cover. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal shelf wear else tight bright and unmarred. 8vo. 357pp. Illus. b/w. Mounted bookplate on endpapers. PublishAmerica unknown books
1967ref. 447415New York: Twayne Publishers 1967. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Fine in near fine dustwrapper with a little sunning on the front panel. Twayne Publishers hardcover books
1991ref. 22984New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671673130 . A first printing of the first edition stain to foredge else Fine in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edge-wear signed by the author Scott Carpenter directly on the title page; In a last ditch effort to save his naval career Rick Tallman a hotshot fighter pilot accepts a position as the commander of the unproven and untested Steel Albatross a new stealthy underwater submarine. It soon becomes a deadly game when he is tasked with stopping the Soviets from activating an underwater weapon that could render all US computers useless ; 8vo; viii 371 5 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
1920ref. 289New York: The Macmillan Company 1920. Hardcover. Very good. Small hard cover 7 3/16" x 4 3/4". Publisher's green cloth binding. 164pp. Very good condition throughout with light shelf wear only to covers. An early instructional manual on the pleasures and practicalities of camping in cold weather with chapters on Personal Equipment Food Shelter and Beds Campfires and Stoves Wildlife in Winter etc.The design on the front cover which wraps around the spine is of a stylized forest with a top border of geese and lower border of salmon. The Macmillan Company hardcover books
1978ref. 167925Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1978. Three vintage studio still photographs from the 1978 film including one showing actress Faye Dunaway talking with director Irvin Kershner on the set. A fashion photographer suddenly becomes clairvoyant witnessing serial murders from the perspective of the killer. John Carpenter's first major studio film with many elements drawn from Italian giallo adapted from a screenplay co-written by Carpenter and David Zelag Goodman. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown books
19248vo., Eighth Impression, with frontispiece, photographs, illustrations in the text, full-page map and large folding plan on japon; green cloth, upper board and backstrip framed and lettered in black, a near fine copy. The author commanded HMS VINDICTIVE during the operation for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.404; Mulholland & Jordan C21.
1956ref. 34363Éditions Erta Couverture souple Montréal 1956
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ref. 24439Paris, Librairie Académique Perrin, 1928. Petit in-8 broché de 289-[2] pages, couverture imprimée, légèrement défraîchie, toute petite déchirure sans manque au bord du premier plat, petit manque au second plat.
ref. 5598Les Hautes Plaines de Mane, Robert Morel, coll. Traditions populaires, 1971. Petit in-8 trapézoïdal, pleine toile rouge avec titre au dos et au premier plat, gardes noires. 2 figures in-texte en noir.
1866ref. 1411039New York: Hurd and Houghton 1866. Hardcover. Octavo vii 359 pages. In Fair condition. Spine is green with gold print. Boards in green cloth; fraying to spine caps and corners wear to hinges. Text block has penciled name and inscription on front endpapers foxing to endpapers and title page occasional light foxing within spine break at page 145. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column BB. 1411039. FP New Rockville Stock. Hurd and Houghton hardcover books
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2026ref. LRB508844Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 580 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1857. A scholarly catalogue devoted to the Mazatlan shell collection held by the British Museum assembled by Frederick Reigen. Prepared by Philip P. Carpenter for the Department of Zoology the work is of lasting interest to malacologists natural history bibliographers and collectors of nineteenth-century scientific literature. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB4003666Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 552 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1857. A scholarly catalogue devoted to the Mazatlan shell collection with systematic treatment of the specimens and detailed taxonomic information for malacological research. The work is of interest to historians of zoology conchology and nineteenth-century museum science. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB534382Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 584 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1911. This modern reproduction of A popular history of the Church of England from the earliest times to the present day by Carpenter William Boyd 1841-1918 makes an old or rare text available for consultation bibliographic research and specialized collections. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB44008892Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 517 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1902. Text in English. This comprehensive work provides a detailed history of the Church of England from its earliest origins to the early 20th century. Written by the renowned historian William Boyd Carpenter the volume covers key events figures and developments that shaped the institution over centuries. It serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ecclesiastical history. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB66086Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 510 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1922. This modern reproduction of Carpenter's new geographical reader. North America by Carpenter Frank G. Frank George 1855-1924. makes an old or rare text available for consultation bibliographic research and specialized collections. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB35012312Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 510 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1922. Text in English. This reprint of Carpenter's New Geographical Reader; North America provides a comprehensive overview of the geography history and culture of North America. Originally published in 1922 the book is an educational resource that combines textual descriptions with illustrations and maps to enhance understanding. It is particularly valuable for researchers interested in early 20th-century educational materials and geographical studies. This reprint of Carpenter's New Geographical Reader; North America offers an in-depth exploration of North America's geography history and cultural heritage. Published in 1922 the book serves as an educational tool integrating textual content with illustrations and maps. It is a significant resource for scholars studying early 20th-century educational texts and geographical literature. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB46019911Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 566 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1851. Text in English. This classic work by William Benjamin Carpenter provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of physiology integrating anatomical insights with physiological functions. The book covers a wide range of topics from the structure and function of the human body to the mechanisms underlying vital processes. It remains a valuable resource for historians of medicine and scholars interested in the development of physiological science in the 19th century. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB7004057Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 534 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1625. Important early seventeenth-century treatise on geography by Nathanael Carpenter presenting both the sphaericall and topicall parts of the subject. The work is notable for its two-part structure with the second book devoted to the general topical part of geography and for its place in the development of modern geographical thought. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB48025925Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 562 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1911. Text in English. This comprehensive manual provides detailed guidance on heating and ventilating buildings tailored for heating engineers and architects. It covers fundamental principles practical applications and technical specifications essential for effective climate control in various structures. The work serves as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to optimize building environments through advanced heating and ventilation systems. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB48038401Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 597 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1909. Text in English. This classic work by Rolla C. Carpenter provides a comprehensive study of internal combustion engines covering their theoretical principles construction and operational mechanics. Written in 1909 the book offers valuable insights into early 20th-century engineering practices and technological developments in the field of mechanical engineering. It remains a significant resource for historians of technology and mechanical engineers interested in the evolution of engine design. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
