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1899ref. 2344354London: H.S. Nichols Ltd 1899. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. First edition one of 500 copies. Boards lightly soiled bookplate of Alexander Cochrane on each front endpaper. 1899 Hard Cover. Complete in three volumes. xlviii 337 3; vii 1 348; viii 356 pp. 8vo. Translated with an introduction and notes by J.H. Freese. Includes frontispieces of Madame d'Epinay Jean Jacques Rousseau and Le Baron de Grimm. Madame d'Epinay "was a French writer a saloniste and woman of fashion known on account of her liaisons with Friedrich Melchior Baron von Grimm and Jean-Jacques Rousseau who gives unflattering reports of her in his Confessions as well as her acquaintanceship with Denis Diderot Jean le Rond d'Alembert Baron d'Holbach and other French men of letters during the Enlightenment. She was also one of many women referenced in Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex as an example of noble expansion of women's rights during the 18th century." - Wikipedia H.S. Nichols Ltd hardcover
1899ref. 2344354London: H.S. Nichols Ltd 1899. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. First edition one of 500 copies. Boards lightly soiled bookplate of Alexander Cochrane on each front endpaper. 1899 Hard Cover. Complete in three volumes. xlviii 337 3; vii 1 348; viii 356 pp. 8vo. Translated with an introduction and notes by J.H. Freese. Includes frontispieces of Madame d'Epinay Jean Jacques Rousseau and Le Baron de Grimm. Madame d'Epinay "was a French writer a saloniste and woman of fashion known on account of her liaisons with Friedrich Melchior Baron von Grimm and Jean-Jacques Rousseau who gives unflattering reports of her in his Confessions as well as her acquaintanceship with Denis Diderot Jean le Rond d'Alembert Baron d'Holbach and other French men of letters during the Enlightenment. She was also one of many women referenced in Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex as an example of noble expansion of women's rights during the 18th century." - Wikipedia H.S. Nichols Ltd hardcover books
2006ref. 47680New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc 2006. Hardcover. 4to. White paper over boards with black and burgundy lettering pictorial dust jacket. 430pp. Color frontispiece extensive illustrations most color. Near fine/fine. Black remainder dot on top page edges. An uncannily tight and bright first edition of this thick hefty history that makes you want to take a load off and better appreciate where you do so. Harry N. Abrams, Inc hardcover
1972ref. 008406San Antonio Naylor Co. 1972 1972. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. vii 122 pages illustrations 22 cm ; LCCN 74185834 ; LOC No F386.6 .W66 1972 ; Dewey 813/.5/2 ; OCLC 226820 ; ISBN 0811104443 ; Contents: Three Chests of Gold -- Money Hill -- Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine Pirates -- Silver Spike in the Heart of a Spanish Dagger -- Gold Monkeys Pocket Pieces and a Jewelry Box Complete with Jewels -- Treasure Tales Galore -- "It's Not the Gold That I'm Wanting" -- Treasure Hunters' Paradise ; The book is a collection of stories that revolve around the treasure tales of the Texas coast. The stories mostly focus on gold that is buried and ghosts that haunt the area. The book takes the readers on a journey through the history of the Texas coast and the treasure hunters who have tried to uncover the hidden treasures. The stories are based on real-life events and people and are filled with adventure mystery and suspense. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Texas coast treasure hunting and ghost stories.; maps on endpapers ; FINE/ a few scuffs else NEAR FINE San Antonio, Naylor Co. [1972] hardcover
2007ref. 043349Concord NH : New Hampshire Society of Genealogists 2007. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. Stated First Printing. Crisp like new copy with bright pages and covers. This series did not come with jackets. Benefits the Friends of the Albany CA Library. Concord, NH : New Hampshire Society of Genealogists hardcover
ref. 12435The Paper Maker. 1952. Hardback. Fine. Has a presentation label from Western Nevada Supply Co. on the front free endpaper. No dust wrapper. 13 pages a history of the Paper Mill at Floriston an out take from The Paper Maker this is copy number 195 of 200. There are sepia illustrations. The Paper Maker hardcover
1898ref. 609214London: Chappell & Co 1898. Softcover. Very Good. Unknown edition. Folio. Three nested bifolia making 12 pages. Notched and worn along the fold from once being bound within an album composer's name stamp and a price stamp on the front cover and soiling to the exterior still a complete and very good copy. For voice and piano with pedal marks. Plate number 20664. The lyrics for this song come from Doyle's novel The White Company. The front cover states "Dedicated to and sung by Mr. Kenneryley Rumford. Chappell & Co unknown
1898ref. 609214London: Chappell & Co 1898. Softcover. Very Good. Unknown edition. Folio. Three nested bifolia making 12 pages. Notched and worn along the fold from once being bound within an album composer's name stamp and a price stamp on the front cover and soiling to the exterior still a complete and very good copy. For voice and piano with pedal marks. Plate number 20664. The lyrics for this song come from Doyle's novel The White Company. The front cover states "Dedicated to and sung by Mr. Kenneryley Rumford. Chappell & Co unknown books
ref. 13425076-6Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. unknown
ref. 71-6106New York: Florence Lewison Gallery 1962. 8vo. 2 page brochure. Intro. by Florence Lewison. Listed 20 works in the exhibition. Very Good minor rubs.Provenance: From the Collection of the Art Historian Peter Selz. New York: Florence Lewison Gallery, 1962. unknown
1990ref. 244869Cambridge MA: The Harvard University Museum of Fine Arts Boston Cyprus Expedition 1990. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Illustrated; Blue cloth binding with gilt lettering. A very nice copy. Very Good binding. The Harvard University Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Cyprus Expedition unknown
1990ref. 244869Cambridge MA: The Harvard University Museum of Fine Arts Boston Cyprus Expedition 1990. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Illustrated; Blue cloth binding with gilt lettering. A very nice copy. Very Good binding. The Harvard University Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Cyprus Expedition unknown books
1908ref. 9474Boston MA: Purity Publishing Company 1908. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. "The lessons dealing with purity self-control and the birth problem are arranged for children from six to ten years of age." preface Uncommon generally scarce in as handsome condition as found here. Light shelf/edge wear focused at head and tail else tight bright and unmarred. Green cloth boards gilt lettering and decorative elements. 12mo. 120pp. Illus. b/w plates. Purity Publishing Company hardcover
1908ref. 9474Boston MA: Purity Publishing Company 1908. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. "The lessons dealing with purity self-control and the birth problem are arranged for children from six to ten years of age." preface Uncommon generally scarce in as handsome condition as found here. Light shelf/edge wear focused at head and tail else tight bright and unmarred. Green cloth boards gilt lettering and decorative elements. 12mo. 120pp. Illus. b/w plates. Purity Publishing Company hardcover books
1931ref. 16784New York: E. P. Dutton & Co. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1931. First Edition. Hardcover. Red cloth gilt lettering and decoration. Illustrated by Daulaire. Bumps to the lower corners and spine end. Old binder's glue stains to the front and rear hinges. Former owner name and date to the front free endpaper. The dust jacket has chips to the corners and spine ends. A few small tears. Light soiling. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 128 pages . E. P. Dutton & Co hardcover
2005ref. 087294Amherst MA: Modern Memoirs Publishing. Paperback with tiny smudge on back cover and a tiny amount of edge wear else fine. SCARCE - no other copies found for sale online. . Near Fine. Paperback. 2005. Modern Memoirs Publishing paperback
1941ref. 50777Dublin: The Cuala Press 1941. First edition limited to 500 numbered copies. Copy #226. Edited by Clifford Bax. Set in Caslon type and printed by Esther Ryan and Maire Gill. Paper-covered boards with quarter cloth spine and printed label. Corner shelfwear paper cover on rear board with three inch shallow crease and two small tears where it has lifted from the cloth spine beginning toning on front board topedge spine label with edgewear and cloth spine lightly rubbed. Lacks glassine dustwrapper. Tight clean copy in Very Good condition. First Edition. Hardcovers. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Cuala Press Hardcover
1941ref. 50777Dublin: The Cuala Press 1941. First edition limited to 500 numbered copies. Copy #226. Edited by Clifford Bax. Set in Caslon type and printed by Esther Ryan and Maire Gill. Paper-covered boards with quarter cloth spine and printed label. Corner shelfwear paper cover on rear board with three inch shallow crease and two small tears where it has lifted from the cloth spine beginning toning on front board topedge spine label with edgewear and cloth spine lightly rubbed. Lacks glassine dustwrapper. Tight clean copy in Very Good condition. First Edition. Hardcovers. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Cuala Press Hardcover books
1980ref. 51199Smithsonian Institution Press January 1980. Paper Back. Good. Smithsonian Institution Press unknown
1937ref. 106163New York: Avon House Publishers 1937 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. RARE copy of this 64 page book of poems. Minor exterior wear. Avon House, Publishers hardcover
ref. 0266759572.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 18-1442Goldfield NV: Florence Consolidated Mining and Leasing Company 1907. Single page. 10 x 5.5 inches. Printed both sides. Near Fine. Issued to Mart M. Hiner. Dated Nov 15 1907. Signed by company president and secretary. Goldfield, NV: Florence Consolidated Mining and Leasing Company, 1907. unknown
ref. 6177Chinese Sojourners in Territorial Arizona by Florence C. Lister and Robert H. Lister is a Sharlot Hall Museum Press softcover publication - it has its original price of $12.95 on the cover. Both the book and the covers are in good condition with only some minor creasing. This copy would make a special addition to any collection or library. "Part biography part history and part cultural experience it offers a unique look at a unique time place and people!" It also has an interesting collection of photographs. This is an exceptional book and read. You can buy with confidence we have been selling books for over 50 years. Thanks for buying. Sharlot Hall Museum Press paperback
ref. 71-1444London UK: The Illustrated London News 1860. Wood engraving. 9 1/4 x 13 in. image; 15 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. sheet. Very Good light toning along sheet edges.Provenance: From the Collection of the late Frederick G. Ruffner Jr. founder of Gale Research Detroit. London, UK: The Illustrated London News, 1860. unknown
ref. 75-3055Albuquerque NM: University of New Mexico Press 1974. 8vo. Soft cover Very good 175 pp. B&W plates. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1974 paperback
