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Imprint: London, Hodder & Stoughton, 2012 [2012] British edition, the preferred country for this issue. Hardcover and dustjacket. Red binding, white lettering, 276 pages. Condition of hardcover: Overall Fine. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a previous smoker. Not a library book. In gift-giving condition. Dustjacket: Overall Fine condition, price on flap has not been clipped. This book is a refreshing candid account of Jessica Ennis's rise to fame in a highly charged world in which body image issues and drug abuses lurk. She endured and won the heptathlon gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Here are behind-the-scenes glimpses into the greatest show on earth, and a revealing account of her love-hate relationship with her long-term coach. Jessica reveals the truth behind the smiles for the first time. This is the story of how the girl next door became London's poster girl, and how an ordinary woman used an extraordinary talent to claim the title of the world's greatest all-round female sports star. Exciting reading. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 0010455. ISBN: 9781444768602
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Imprint: Cleveland and New York, The World Publishing Company, 1959 [1959] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. [Not a facsimile or recent digital reprint.] Blue tint to top edge, other edges uncut to give book a quality look (deckled). Condition of hardcover: Light, insignificant bump to one corner, light edge wear to binding. Free of cracks and tears to binding's joints/hinges. Gilt lettering on spine not rubbed or chipped. Internally: Lightly age toned. Illustrations are clear, vivid, not foxed or dull. Free of writing, underlines, torn or dog-eared pages, stickers or bookplates. Not a former library book or book club. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. A few chips/creases/small scrapes to extremities (mostly at top of spine panel); spine panel and folds age darken; creases to rear flap; lightly age toned; else overall Very Good. Protected in Mylar cover. According to the publisher, this book is witty, wicked, amusing, exciting, and thoroughly brilliant on the birth and growth of love in France. Historical and insightful - an enjoyable read. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We will be pleased to serve you. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 003099.
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Imprint: Cleveland, The Monument Commissioners, 1984 1984 pamphlet, a reprint of the 1896 edition. 32 numbered pages. About 6-inches wide by 8¼-inches high. Condition: Several creases to top cover; price sticker on rear cover; else overall Near Fine. Binding tight, no cracks or tears. No writing in text or page tears. No bookplates, Interior crisp and clear, and very readable. Not a former library book. Stored in temperature-controlled room, no smelly damp or smoker's smell. Booklet commemorates the valor and patriotism of the Union Soldiers' and Sailors' of Cuyahoga County [Cleveland, Ohio] and State of Ohio in the U.S. Civil War, 1861 to 1865 (the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Cleveland). A nice copy - very historical. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing customers. We will be pleased to serve you.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Pamphlet Stock number: 004084.
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Imprint: Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, The Franklin Library, 1976 [1976] Hardcover, ornamented leather bound. Beautifully designed, deep green binding features six borders - one with stylized design, all in gilt. Illustrations in gilt. Four raised edges on spine, with stylized illustration, horizontal lines, and lettering in gilt. All edges in gilt. Satin moiré endpapers, satin page marker, 653 pages. The acid-free book paper is a special paper stock by Franklin Library, made to archival standards. Condition of binding: Minor rubbed/scuffed areas on gilt edges from shelving and handling, else overall Pristine. Free of cracks and tears to leather binding, bookplates, stickers, writing/underlines in text, and page tears. Text is clean, clear, and readable. Line drawings are vivid. A fresh never read copy. Collector purchased book from publisher and kept it in a temperature-controlled book case. Free of old humidity smells or the smell of a smoker. In gift-giving condition. The publisher, Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and highly collectible. To fully appreciate the art of this most modern of the Greek tragedians, this work critics agree are "the best modern translations" preserving the clarity and power of Euripides' words, while rendering them "immediately comprehensible to the modern reader." Here are nine of the surviving plays of Euripides - a treasury of tragedies and tragicomedies. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Leather Stock number: 0010340.
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Imprint: London, Chatto and Windus, 1958 1958. FIRST BRITISH EDITION: Hardcover with dustjacket. Book condition: Bumped at foot of spine; expected light age toning internally and at edges; faint offsets from dustjacket on free endpapers; else Very Good Plus. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Not a former library book, book club, facsimile. Dustjacket: Light age toning/soiling; minor shelf wear/creases at extremities; almost insignificant chip at extremity of rear flap, else overall Very Good. Price intact on flap. Mylar cover with strip of paper noting that book is recommended by The Book Society. A powerful, moving novel by William Faulkner who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949. Here is the record of Jefferson - the intrigues, the laziness, the violence, the myth-making - over a period of years when the Snopes, a family of outsiders endowed with irrepressible rapacity, were spreading their tentacles over this Southern community. Exciting reading. A nice copy of a significant novel, first British edition. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 001278.
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Imprint: Norwalk, Connecticut, The Easton Press, 2001 [2001] Hardcover bound in genuine leather, 535 pages. Published as The Library of the Presidents. Leather binding features beautiful gilt designs. Sophisticated binding, four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound genuine leather binding was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers have repeating design of Presidential eagle. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: Fine, pristine. New. Never read. Book kept in temperature-controlled environment; not smelly or speckled with humidity stains - and no smoker's smell. John Adams, was second president of the United States. Early on, his lack of charisma and personal charm actually provided an appropriate personality to further define the role of President in the wake of a violent war for independence. He drove himself with intellect and ambition to the forefront of the Revolution. At the time of Adams' inauguration, the nation was mired in debt and the war between the French and British was causing great difficulties for the United States on the high seas. He was applauded for revealing the dishonesty and corruption of the French officials and enjoyed peak of popularity as a result of his skillful exhortations during what became known as the "X, Y, and Z Affair." An insightful biography, well written. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Leather Stock number: 0010231.
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Imprint: New York, The Modern Library, 1950 [1950] Hardcover and dustjacket. Green binding, tinted top edge of binding, endpapers have repeating logo design, 886 pages. Condition of hardcover: Faint shelf wear (almost insignificant), light age toning, crack to rear gutter between blank pages, else overall Very Good. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing and underlines in main text, and dog-eared and torn pages. Not a book club, former library book, or sales remainder with mark on edge. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Chips, several short tears (open and closed), piece missing from top of spine panel, shelf wear, lightly age toned, else overall Good Plus. Protected in Mylar cover. Here is the classic story about the sex-driven, lusty hero of Henry Fielding's picaresque novel. Treasured as one of the greatest achievements in the literature of fiction. Its naturalness and its unforgettable characters assures the permanence of Tom Jones through the ages. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Good Stock number: 003225.
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Imprint: Kirksville, Missouri, First District Normal School, 1915 Green hardcover, gilt lettering on spine [Not leather bound]. Bound copies of The Rural School Messenger magazine [Kirksville, MO.] January 1915 - March 1920, in green buckram binding. Gilt lettering on spine. Issues: For 1915: January 15; February 15; March-April; May; September; October; November-December. For 1916: January; February; March-April; September; October; November; December. For 1917: January-February; March-April; September; November. For 1918: January; March; September; November. For 1919: January; March; September; October 23, 1919 and October 24, 1919. For 1920: January; March. Condition of binding: Some wear, scattered discoloration spots/rubbing, light shelving wear; lightly age darken (darker at spine). Endpapers: Writing on first pastedown endpaper; old signature of previous owner and embossed name/university on first free endpaper (same embossment on rear free endpaper). Previous owner's embossed/blind stamping on p. 37 of February 1917 issue; lightly toned, scattered signs of old moisture stains/minor foxing; few pencil notations in March 1920 issue; bottom corner missing on p. 136; else overall magazines are Very Good. Book covers developing/managing a rural school: gardening, agriculture, farm management, best crops, health ideas, children games, theatrical play (costumes, scenery, stage, makeup), medical, school room layouts, heating, teaching equipment, water supply, mental deficiency, infectious diseases, building a sanitary toilet, etc. Very insightful, educational - a wealth of information (great for country/rural schools, home schoolers, educators, and parents of school children). Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 001162.
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Imprint: London, Henry G. Behn, 1845 1845. Hardcover, with in-blind designs on covers, gilt lettering and decorative illustration on spine. Plates. Frontispiece and decorative title page. Untrimmed pages (deckled). Heavy paper stock pages feature beautiful borders of decorative designs/illustrations. Condition: Binding reflects aging, including age toning, soiling, scattered discoloration spots, wear to corners (some showing a tad), some rippling of cloth on top cover, light fraying/short tears to top/foot of spine, edge wear, darkening/tanning of spine. Joints and hinges are tight, not cracked or torn. On first free endpaper: Two gift inscriptions, one 1856 another dated 1908 (the latter is a warm, touching inscription). Partial crack to gutter at page 1, major cracks/openings of gutters at pgs. 48/49 and 64/65, several signatures lifting out of binding, i.e., holding on with partial sewing. The expected age toning, light staining/soiling, foxing, and some fading and creases. Overall Good. Pages virtually free of tears - text is clear and readable. Illustrations are clear and in Very Good condition. Free of bookplates and stickers. Free of writing in text. Not a facsimile. Truly a collectible, antiquarian book covering a popular topic, angling/fishing, complemented by beautiful page borders and illustrations. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Beckwith and Topham. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover Stock number: 004813.
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Imprint: New York, Doubleday and Company, Inc., 1972 [1972] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. INSCRIBED/SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON FIRST FREE ENDPAPER. Blue binding, stunning illustrations by the author, 125 pages. Condition of hardcover: Faint, almost insignificant shelf wear; else overall Near Fine. Book is tight, crisp. Free of cracks and tears to binding. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Not a former library book. No dampness or smell from smoker. Kept in temperature-controlled room. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Shelf wear, chips/creases (mostly at spine strip panel ends and folds of flaps); minor rubbing; lightly age toned; else overall Very Good. Protected in Mylar cover. A beautifully illustrated first edition book, inscribed by the author. The story takes the reader back to the world of whaling in New England of the 1840s. Adventure and intrigue is based on a secret diary kept by young Jeremiah Poole. The mystery surrounding the voyage of the Evening Star is heighten by the manner in which the narrator of the book acquires Jeremiah's rain-soaked diary on a stormy night. A wonderful story - great book for young people, too. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Fisher, Leonard Everett. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 003725. ISBN: 0385076495
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Imprint: Norwalk, Connecticut, The Easton Press, 1978 [1978] Deep blue hardcover bound in genuine leather. THIS IS THE FULL, GENUINE LEATHER AND GILT BINDING BY EASTON PRESS, NOT THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE BINDING, FRANKLIN LIBRARY EDITION, OR A CLOTH TRADE EDITION. BEAUTIFUL AND COLLECTIBLE. Translated by J. Lewis May. Illustrations by Pierre Brissaud; engravings in wood by Theo Schmied. Collector's Edition, The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written, 348 pages. Binding features beautiful gilt designs. Sophisticated hubbed design (four raised ridges) on spine. Lettering and designs on binding stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound genuine leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound into book. Condition: As New, Fine condition. Pristine, never read. Free of tears or cracks to binding joints and hinges. Free of rubbing and chips to gilt; free of stickers and bookplates. Free of writing and notations in text - no page tears. Not a former library book. Book purchased by physician as a collectible for display in his bookcase. Kept in temperature-controlled environment; book not smelly or speckled with humidity stains - and no smoker's smell. The story introduces a new age of realism in literature. The author, Flaubert, took a story of adultery and made it into a book which reflects deep humanity. Bovary is a bored and unhappy middle-class wife who doesn't think much of life. She has romantic and sexual fantasies which leads her to a disastrous love affair. A powerful novel. And a very collectible book in Fine, full leather. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Pierre Brissaud and Theo Schmied. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Full-Leather Stock number: 0050153.
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Imprint: New York, Random House, 1964 [1964] Red hardcover with gilt lettering and dustjacket. Top edge tinted black. Green and black illustrated endpapers, 113 pages plus top secret recipe on last page. Condition of hardcover: Binding slightly cocked due to shelving; else overall Near Fine. Free of tears and cracks to binding, stickers and bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Not a book club edition. Dustjacket: Price clipped on first flap; shelf wear (creases, short tears); faint old humidity strains/age toning, mostly to spine panel and flap; else overall Very Good. Protected in Mylar cover. This is the American edition of the classic children's book by Ian Fleming, the author of the James Bond books (and films). It's all about the big green Paragon Panther the Pott family developed. It was no ordinary car. The fantastic car could be an airplane or a boat. So the Potts took a sea voyage from their English home and found a gangster's hidden cave. The rest of the story gets exciting, especially when the Potts are in the clutches of Joe the Monster and his mob! This was the last book Fleming wrote and did not live to see it published. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We will be pleased to serve you. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: John Burningham. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 0010427.
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Imprint: New York, The Macmillan Company, 1957 [1957] First American Edition hardcover and dustjacket. Tan cloth binding, black lettering on backstrip (spine), 253 pages. Dustjacket: Illustration of pistol and long-stem rose. Neat diagonal trimmed corners of first flap. Price of $3.50 intact on flap. Condition of hardcover: Sunned area at foot of covers, two light brown marks. Shelf wear, scattered abrasion. Light offsetting to endpapers. Age toning to edges. No cracks or tears to binding; no stickers or bookplates; no rubbed marks; and no page tears. Overall Very Good. Dustjacket: Old humidity stains/soiling (more apparent on back panel); shelf wear/chips (mostly at folds and top/foot of spine panel); some abrasion lightly affecting two letters of book title on spine panel; short tear at fold of rear flap; lightly age toned; overall Good. In Mylar protective cover. "Kill him . . . with ignominy!" Those were the orders, issued by SMERSH, the dreaded murder organization of the Soviet Government. The hired assassin is a manic-depressive Irish renegade to whom killing is a fine art. His target, James Bond, the British agent. This is a taut, superbly styled thriller. And it's a collectible first edition. Providence: Book was part of extensive book collection of gentleman in Atlanta; he died several years ago and left his collection to son. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Good Stock number: 0050124.
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Imprint: London, Jonathan Cape, 1966 [1966] True First Edition [British] hardcover, first state dustjacket. Black binding, gilt lettering, marbled endpapers, 95 pages. First published in 1966 with no additional editions stated. Text on copyright page also indicates copyright by the "Literary Executors of Ian Fleming deceased." Book features two stories: Octopussy and The Living Daylights, the last James Bond novels Fleming wrote (published after Fleming's death). Condition: Faint age toning to edges, else overall Fine. No cracks or tears to binding, no bookplates or stickers. No page tears. No splits of cloth, or fading of book lettering (bright, clear). Dustjacket: Illustration of conch shell, flies, and fish on first panel; photo of Ian Fleming on back panel. First flap has title of book, text about the two stories. Also British price intact on first flap. Condition: Faint edge wear, same at rear fold. No noticeable sunning or fading or significant darkening. Protected in Mylar cover. Overall, a highly prized, highly collectible true First British Edition hardcover with first state dustjacket. Book was kept in temperature-controlled environment, no smelly humidity stains and no smoker's smell. In gift-giving condition. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 0050151.
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Imprint: New York and Toronto, Farrar & Rinehart, Inc., 1939 [1939] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. Condition of hardcover: Light age toning to binding cloth, mostly at extremities and edges [latter has light soiling/dust/foxing]. Internally: Endpapers lightly age toned/soiled, with old discolored stains and small numeral 9 printed on rear pastedown endpaper. Pages are clean and clear of pencil marks, writing, dog-eared/page tears. Also free of stickers and bookplates. Binding tight, not cracked or torn at hinges or joints. Not a former library book. Not a former smoker's book. Dustjacket: Price clipped. Lightly age toned/soiled; scattered old water-like stains [affecting small part of publisher's name], chips/short tears, mostly at extremities; rubbed marks, mostly at folds and front panel; creases, few pieces missing at top/foot of spine panel [slightly affecting title lettering]; else overall Good. Protect in Mylar cover. A wonderful animal book translated from the Danish -- author reveals insights about the habits of animals writing with charm of the life of a hare family. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Good Stock number: 004671.
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Imprint: Great Britain, Hodder & Stoughton, 2005 [2005] British edition, the preferred country for this issue. Hardcover and dustjacket. Red binding, silver lettering, full color photos/plates, 315 pages. Condition of hardcover: Overall Fine. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a previous smoker. Not a library book. In gift-giving condition. Dustjacket: Tiny, light creases at extremities (shelf wear), overall Near Fine condition. Price on flap has not been clipped. Worshipped by England fans, and admired by cricket lovers for his big-hitting, fast-bowling style, author 'Freddie' Flintoff became the charismatic, hugely popular face of the modern game. He was England's star performer at the 2003 World Cup, Man of the Series against the West Indies the following winter, and became the country's finest all-rounder since Ian Botham. Flintoff's greatest successes have come against the old enemy, Australia, in a 2005 Ashes series that captured the hearts and minds of a nation. This book is a personal account of this super star, recounting the most dramatic, significant moments in his career. Fascinating reading. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 0010456. ISBN: 0340896280
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Imprint: Cleveland, The Press of Western Reserve University, 1965 [1965] Hardcover, no dustjacket. Brown cloth; gilt lettering and gilt illustration on binding, 136 pages. Condition: Faint age toning; very light shelf wear; light foxing to top edge; else overall Very Good Plus. Protected in Mylar cover. No bookplates, stickers; no writing or underlines in text; and no page tears. Not a former library book. Here is a well-researched, well-presented book about The Cleveland Play House in Cleveland, Ohio - its beginning, its first productions, locations and challenges, various memorable seasons, directors, the Puppet Theatre, forming The Playhouse Foundation, and the key productions during the 1920s. Highlighted with many vintage photographs. A wonderful read. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing customers. We will be pleased to serve you.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 004963.
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Imprint: Philadelphia, William S. Martien, 1850 1850. Hardcover, no dustjacket. 568 numbered pages. Not a facsimile or a more recent reprint. Condition: Rebound with original cloth of covers and spine strip, all professionally affixed to newer binding. New endpapers. Small chip to foot of original spine strip and to original back cover (plus some wear and rubbing to that original back cover). Very good provenance (beginning with inscription on one of the front blanks dated March 30, 1850, which is torn/chipped, so rebinding process included backing original leaf to new leaf); another previous owner signature on second front blank; a bookplate of another former owner on first pastedown endpaper; and a card laid in by another former owner explaining where book was purchased and its value, circa. 1965. Age darken binding, scattered foxing/old damp-humidity stains/periodic old insect spots. Several pages have creases. A few old notations and writing in margins. Edges darken (darker on top edge due to old dust settling). Else overall Very Good. Binding tight, no cracks or tears to hinges. Pages are very readable, no tears. Not a former library book. Book presents the history of Virginia, including answering questions such as who baptized Pocahontas; when did Africans first arrive in Virginia; and whose last will and testament made provision for Virginia's first free school. Fascinating. Uncommon book. A nice addition to your book shelf. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Dustjacket Stock number: 004602.
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Imprint: Garden City, New York, Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1987 1987. Hardcover and dustjacket. Black and white photo plates, 217 pages. SIGNED IN FULL BY THE FORMER FIRST LADY ON TITLE PAGE. Condition of book: Minor bumps to two corners; light rubbing (affecting two letters in publisher's name on spine); lightly toned; else Near Fine. Free of cracks and tears to binding, writing on pages, and torn pages. Dustjacket: Several tiny chips and creases, mostly at corners and top/foot of spine panel; some shelf wear at extremities; spine lightly sunned; faint toning; else bright and Very Good Plus. Not price clipped. Not a book club or former library book. Dustjacket protected and preserved with Mylar cover. Book was purchased as a collectible by a book dealer, stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. No damp or old humidity smells, and no smoker smell. This moving memoir is a deeply personal story of a celebrated First Lady, where she shares her experience, understanding, and hope so other men and women can discover that alcoholism and drug addiction need not rob them of their lives. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good Plus. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 001168. ISBN: 038523502X
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Imprint: Norwalk, Conn., The Easton Press, 1987 [1987] Dark red hardcover bound in genuine leather, SIGNED BY PRESIDENT GERALD R, FORD, 454pages. Special introduction by Henry A. Kissinger. Collector's Edition, the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. Leather binding features beautiful gilt designs. Sophisticated binding, three raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound genuine leather binding was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers have repeating design of Presidential eagle. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: New, Fine. Pristine. Never read. Book purchased by physician as a collectible for display in his bookcase. Kept in temperature-controlled environment; book not smelly or speckled with humidity stains - and no smoker's smell. In gift-giving condition. Few U.S. Presidents had accomplished as much for their country as Gerald Ford. He did not fit the stereotypes associated with our political leaders. He proved to be the salvation of his country in troubled times. He felt instinctively his historic mission was to heal. He kept the peace process in the Middle East moving forward; showed an unprecedented concern for developing nations; and reflected a deep sense of national service. He was a humble man and a leader. A beautiful leather-bound book, and very collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Leather Stock number: 0010216.
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Imprint: Northridge, California, Lord Jim Press, 1980 [1980] Hardcover, First Edition, SIGNED, NUMBERED, LIMITED EDITION (#388 of 500 COPIES). Signed in full by the former President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford. Slim octavo. Blue cloth, silver lettering on top cover and spine; frontispiece of the author. Untrimmed fore-edge. Not paginated. Designed and printed by The Castle Press. Paper is Arches Laid, type is Aldus with Centaur Handset. Limited edition information, number, and signature presented on the Colophon. No dustjacket, as issued. Does not include the rare slipcase. Condition: Cloth is darken a tad, especially at spine (mostly old settled dust); light rubbing; hint of toning to edges; else Near Fine condition. Pages are clean and clear, no tears or writing. Book kept in a temperature-controlled glass case by a book collector - no smelly humidity/dampness or the smell of a smoker. This is the address by Gerald R. Ford to the Republican National Convention - Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, July 14, 1980. A very uncommon, collectible book that is desirable to own or give as a gift. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 000865. ISBN: 0935716084
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Imprint: Norfolk, Connecticut, The Easton Press, 1992 [1992] THIS IS THE FULL LEATHER, FINE BINDING EASTON PRESS EDITION (NOT A CHEAP COMPOSITE LEATHER), OR THE CLOTH TRADE EDITION. Black binding, full leather hardcover featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering. Frontispiece, illustration by Richard Powers, 362 pages. Sophisticated binding has four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of the book. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Rubbed/abrasion marks, small dings to gilt edges (from shelving). Free of binding cracks, tears, stickers, bookplates, writing, dog-eared pages, and page tears. Book stored in temperature-controlled environment - no smelly damp stains or the smell of a previous smoker. New, pristine, fine condition (never read). A Passage to India is the tale of three British newcomers to the colony. To the great disapproval of their countrymen, they try to befriend the Indians. A trip to Marabar Caves - an eerie, mysterious place that confuses and disturbs the visitors - ends with a British woman falsely accusing a respected Indian doctor of assault. The doctor is ultimately acquitted at trial; a potential riot is averted, but the people are more hostile and separate than ever. The author's writing is simple and direct, but the reality he portrays is a complex as anything in Proust or Virginia Wolf. He suggests there are dimensions to reality we can never apprehend. A beautiful book in gift-giving condition. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Richad Powers. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Leather Stock number: 0010377.
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Imprint: New York, Chicago, Washington, Brentano's, 1894 [1894] FIRST EDITION hardcover, gilt lettering/gilt playing card design on top cover, gilt lettering on spine. All edges in gilt. 245 numbered pages plus one advertisement at end. Not a facsimile or more recent reprint. Condition of binding: Cloth darken with age, scattered discoloration/stains/soiling spots that have darken with age (larger, more significant areas on back cover). Spine age darken. Minor shelf wear. Fraying/light wear to top/foot of spine and corners. First hinge has crack (about 2¼ inches); old bookplate of Capital Bicycle Club Library on first pastedown endpaper [champion U.S. team in 1892/1893], small Brentano's sticker at bottom of rear pastedown endpaper. Endpapers are lightly toned/foxed with faint offset to first free endpaper (from bookplate). Scattered dust/wear to gilt edges. Preliminaries and text block lightly age toned with periodic light foxing. Overall, Very Good. Free of writing, underlines, and notations in text; no torn or dog-eared pages. Text is clear and readable. A nice, uncommon antiquarian book. This book presents a complete, proven system of instruction in Whist strategy, presented in clear, understandable language. Whist is a card game played with a full deck of playing cards by two teams of two players, in which the last card dealt indicates trump and the object of play is to win the majority of the tricks. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 004510.
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Imprint: New York, Random House, 1946 [1946] Maroon cloth/green paper binding; gilt lettering; illustrated in color throughout (woodcuts); 222 pages. Illustrated dustjacket. Size: About 9-1/4" x 12-3/16" tall. Covers showing age: some browning, small dings, wear (gilt difficult to read); browning internally; else Good. NO writing in book; NO bookplates; NO tears. Dustjacket: Back panel and spine panel missing, balance of dustjacket has tears, chips, rubbing, creases, toning, else Fair to Poor.. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 001542.
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Imprint: Wallingford, PA, Pendle Hill, 1962 [January 1961] Booklet, 32 pages. Limited First Edition (only 3,000 printed). Inscribed and Signed by the author. Condition of binding: Age toning, darker at extremities. Partially separated from bottom staple; crease to back cover (affecting most pages, i.e., soft crease to each page), else overall Very Good. Pages are crisp and clear, no tears and no underlining or handwriting. The author covers such topics as matters that are important to all Christians, the difference between Orthodox and Conservative, risks inherent in the particular variety of Quaker belief, a third group of modern Quakerism, an anti-Christian attitude, and a summary of the view by Herbert Butterfield, the English historian. Fascinating limited edition booklet, and it’s inscribed and signed by the author. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Booklet Stock number: 004947.
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Imprint: Winchester, Virginia, Angle Valley Press, 2004 [2004] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, "To Henry Wing, An historian, great Presbyterian and fine Southern gentleman. Best wishes, John J. Fox, III." Book is winner of the 2005 Literary Prize for Confederate History. Condition of hardcover: Narrow liquid stain covers most of fore-edge and short area of top edge, else overall Near Fine. No cracks or tears to binding, no stickers or bookplates on endpapers, no page tears. Pages crisp and clear (doesn't look like book was read), illustrations and photos sharp and vivid. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Literary Prize for Confederate History sticker in corner of front panel. Else overall, Fine. This is the carefully researched story of the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment, which the author follows in the State of Georgia to the Confederate capital at Richmond. The soldiers continued to perform their duty despite great odds. The story brings the men of the 35th Georgia alive and shows average men doing above average things. Riveting. Historical. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 0050171. ISBN: 0971195021
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Imprint: Lexington, Kentucky, The University Press of Kentucky, 1994 [1994] Hardcover and dustjacket. Condition of hardcover: Overall Fine. Binding tight. Free of bookplates, stickers, writing in text, dog-eared and torn pages. Not a former library book, book club, or sales remainder with mark on edge. No musty old book smell. Kept on book shelf in smoke-free home. Dustjacket: Minor shelf wear; else overall Near Fine. (and protected in Mylar cover). A nice book for gift-giving or self-purchase. This book presents 12 sketches and essays. The author's vignettes of life in the Bluegrass and the mountains that are presented range from sketches of fishing expeditions to studied accounts of the social workings of mountain communities. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 003768. ISBN: 0813118425
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Imprint: Norwalk, Connecticut, The Easton Press, 1976 [1976] Full leather-bound hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. Collector's edition. Beautifully bound in genuine leather, hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated hubbed design (raised ridges) on spine, stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moire, specially dyed for the publisher. All edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound into book. Condition: Former owner's name on Easton Press bookplate on first pastedown endpaper; light shelf wear; several short scratches to gilded edges; else Near Fine. NOTE: This is the older, more desirable edition with deep maroon leather binding). No tears, cracks to binding hinges or joints, writing or notations in text, or page tears. Book never read. Purchased from physician who displayed book in his bookcase in temperature controlled environment (book not smelly or speckled with humidity stains). And no smoker's smell. Simply a beautiful, full leather-bound book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Full-Leather Stock number: 004716.
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Imprint: Cambridge, The Riverside Press, 1896 [1896] Antiquarian hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. [Not a new reproduction.]The Riverside Literature Series. About 4-7/8-inches wide x 7-1/8-inches tall. Green binding, 253 printed pages, two pages of ads at end. Condition: Age toned binding with scribbling in pencil on back cover. Horizontal crease on top cover. Spine darken with age, fraying to top/foot. Corners turned in and showing a tad. Shelf wear. Edges age toned, top edge darker. Scattered rubbing, soiling. First hinge solid, but with ding and short cracks. Damp stain to first free endpaper, continuing through preliminaries and about 22 pages. Crack at gutter, between copyright page and contents listing. Except as noted, pages are Very Good (and readable). Overall book is Good. No tears or cracks to binding joints. No bookplates, stickers, writing in text, or page tears. Not a former library book. This fascinating book covers Franklin's boyhood, adventures in London, living in Philadelphia, his own business, George Whitefield, his public life, common sense in war matters, and more. Very comprehensive index. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Dustjacket Stock number: 004783.
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Imprint: Norwalk, Connecticut, The Easton Press, 1976 [1976] Brown hardcover bound in genuine leather, 233 pages. THIS IS THE FULL LEATHER EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE Eaton Press in 1976, not a cloth-bound trade hardcover, a paperback, or the Classics Club version. Four illustrated frontispieces in black and white, plus another frontispiece in full color. Collector's Edition, the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. Leather binding features beautiful gilt designs. Sophisticated binding, four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound genuine leather binding was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: One insignificant scuff at bottom edge from shelving, else overall New, Fine. Pristine. Never read. Book purchased by physician as a collectible for display in his bookcase. Kept in temperature-controlled environment; book not smelly or speckled with humidity stains - and no smoker's smell. In gift-giving condition. This autobiography is about Benjamin Franklin's amazing life: He became printer for the early colony of Pennsylvania and some of the other early colonies; published Poor Richard, a series of almanacs; served as deputy postmaster for the northern colonies; served as delegate to the Second Continental Congress (and helped write the Declaration of Independence); served as one of the delegates to discuss the promise of peace with Great Britain; and was instrumental in achieving the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. A wonderful book: A beautiful leather-bound book and very collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Leather Stock number: 0010226.
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Imprint: Cleveland, Tooker and Gatchel, 1853 1853. Hardcover, about four-inches wide by six-inches tall, 250 pages. Original, not a facsimile. Condition: Wear/soiling and discoloration spots to binding, corners showing, shelf wear, chips to top/bottom of spine; edges darken with old humidity stains. Endpapers/text block: Scattered old humidity/liquid stains, foxing, minor insect stains. Text is very readable, some creases and periodic stains. Early writings in pencil on endpapers by previous owners. Overall book condition is Fair. Very historical, collectible antiquarian book. This is the fascinating story of Benjamin Franklin, a patriot, diplomat, author (his autobiography and Poor Richard's Almanack), printer, scientist, and inventor. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence - a founding father of the United States. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Dustjacket Stock number: 0010178.
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Imprint: Cleveland, Gruber Foundation, 1952 1952, tall First Edition hardcover, 136 pages. Includes full color plate of Moses Cleaveland, tipped onto page 11. No dustjacket, as issued. Condition: Light shelf wear, light toning, else overall Near Fine. Gilt lettering on binding fine, not rubbed or chipped. No tears or cracks to binding. No stickers, bookplates, writing in text, or torn pages. Not a former library book. This book is based on raising money to help fight cancer. It's packed with articles from various writers, editors, sports figures, commentators, chairmen of companies, and dignitaries known in Greater Cleveland, Ohio during the late 1940s and early 1950s. A fascinating look at the period, complete with numerous photos and vintage advertising. Very collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing customers. We will be pleased to serve you.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 004928.
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Imprint: Garden City, NY, Doubleday & Company, 1974 1974. First Edition hardcover/dustjacket. Condition of hardcover: Faint toning to edges else overall Fine. No stickers, bookplates, writing in text, or torn pages. Not a former library book. Pages are crisp, new, and very readable. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Shelf wear (minor chips, tears), age toning and some light wear (darker at folds), light abrasion, else overall Very Good. Book stored in temperature-controlled room - no heavy damp smell or the smell of a smoker. This is a book of wise and witty observations by a remarkable woman, Dorothy Fuldheim. She traveled the world interviewing celebrities, writers, and significant leaders. She had a large, faithful audience for her daily television programs in Greater Cleveland covering interviews and analysis. She was named among America's Most Admired Women and received dozens of awards. In this book, she is at her best with reminisces about the famous people she met and talked with. Fascinating reading. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing customers. We will be pleased to serve you.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 004922.
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Imprint: London, Collins & Brown, 1992 [1992] First British Edition. Soft cover, horizontal format. Beautiful illustrations throughout, including sketches and watercolors by the Brontes themselves, 160 pages. Condition: Slight curl to one corner of top cover and half-title page; faint light rubbing; else overall Near Fine. Binding tight, no cracks or tears. No bookplates or stickers, writing in text, or torn pages. Not a former library book. This work quotes as much and fully as possible from the letters, diaries, and other writings of the Brontes and their circle. A wonderful, beautifully presented book. Kept in a temperature-controlled bookcase, no smelly damp smell and no smell from a smoker. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Soft Cover Stock number: 004551. ISBN: 1855851415
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Imprint: New York, The Platt & Munk Co., Inc., 1939 [1939] First Edition in book form, hardcover and dustjacket. Blue binding, red lettering, colored frontispiece (and other illustrations by Elmer Rache), 188 pages. Dustjacket has advertisements for other Uncle Wiggily books on rear flap and rear panel. Condition of binding: Lightly age darken, with some darken marks at first joint; light bumps to lower left side of top cover (at joint) and the lower corner of rear cover; lightly age toned edges (as expected, top edge darker); early gift inscription dated (1942) on first free endpaper; else overall Good. Free of cracks and tears to binding; stickers and bookplates; children's scribbling and pencil/pen marks, and tears. Not a former book library book. Text is clean and very readable; colorful illustrations clear and vivid. Dustjacket: Age wear: Front panel and front flap split and separated from rear panel, flap, and spine panel; chips; short tears; abrasions; shelf wear/creases; lightly age toned/scattered foxing; else overall Fair. Protected in Mylar cover. [Note: Book collectors want books with their dustjackets, so the books are complete, even though the latter may be torn and in substandard condition.] The stories in this book appeared originally in the Evening News of Newark, NJ. The stories are now issued in book form. Stories include Uncle Wiggily and the Red Squirrel, Uncle Wiggily and the Brown Wren; Uncle Wiggily and the Sunfish; Uncle Wiggily and the Yellow Bird, and 20 other stories. A wonderful collection of stories to put smiles on the faces of children. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Elmer Rache. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Fair Stock number: 0010333.
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Imprint: Kent, Ohio, The Kent State University Press, 1985 [1985] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. Frontispiece, photo and illustrations throughout, 553 numbered pages. Condition of hardcover: Light bump to extremity of top cover; light dust/age toning to binding cloth and edges. Else Very Good Plus. No cracks or tears to binding. No stickers, bookplates, writing in text, or torn pages. Pages are in Fine condition, clear and crisp. Photos and illustrations are in Fine condition. Not a former library book. Dustjacket: Small piece of DJ missing to front panel; faint rubbing from shelving; else overall Near Fine. [Some would describe the condition of this book as overall Near Fine.] This is the definitive book on the history of John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio - one of the top schools in the country. Founded in 1886, the author presents the story of the people, of dedicated priests, laymen, scholars, administrative specialists, and students who have helped develop the school over the years. Well-researched and historical. A great book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing customers. We will be pleased to serve you.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 004930. ISBN: 0873383117
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Imprint: New York, George H. Doran Company, 1924 [1924] First Edition hardcover, no dustjacket. Condition: Binding chipped at extremities/corners (mostly paper missing because of shelf wear, handling); minor soiling/rubbing to covers (with some glue remains from publisher when pictorial illustration was affixed to top cover at binder); paper label affixed on spine chipped, slightly affecting two letters of book title. Edges age toned, as expected. Bookplate on first pastedown endpaper. Text block is Very Good Plus, with illustrations by E. MacKinstry in beautiful condition. No writing/scribbling in text (unusual for a children's book), dog-eared or torn pages. A wonderful vintage children's book, complete with colored frontispiece. This is a fascinating book featuring children games for indoor (example: Sitting Down and Hide and Seek) and outdoors (example, Walk Tag). Cute little illustrations throughout. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: E. MacKinstry. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 003847.
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Imprint: Georgia, Georgia Department of Agriculture, 1928 1928. Paperback, quarterly bulletin (January, February and March 1928). FROM THE LIBRARY OF CHASE S. OSBORN (WITH HIS BOOKPLATE ON TITLE PAGE), GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN -- 1911-1913. Condition: Some tears, light bumps, creases, and scattered foxing and soiling. Chips/pieces missing from spine. Several pencil notations internally. Else overall Good Plus. This book contains information about the State of Georgia - its history; ports; and information about various state departments; its climate; products; education; transportation, highways; churches; banks, health, and more. Includes overview of counties, statistics, and a map of the state. Vintage, informative. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing customers. We will be pleased to serve you.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Paperback Format Stock number: 003221.
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Imprint: Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles, 1927 1927. Paper pamphlet, about four-inches wide by nine inches tall, 21 printed pages. Condition: Lightly crinkled and faint age toning, upper right corners have short curl, minor chips/abrasions to extremities of rear paper binding, else overall Very Good. Free of stickers, writing, and underlines. Text is clear and very readable. This is the 1927 Georgia Motor Vehicle Laws with amendments to 1931. One page lists the laws of the various states regarding time allowed automobiles registered by and displaying plates of another state. Very historical, fascinating. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Pamphlet Stock number: 0010300.
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Imprint: Portland, Hoyt, Fogg & Donham, 1882 [1882] FIRST EDITION hardcover. Binding: Dark brown with illustrations, decorations in black, gilt lettering, 384 pages. Frontispiece/tissue overlay, plus 14 illustrations throughout. Condition of binding: Expected age darkening, light soiling, and rubbing. Light wear to extremities; bumps to top corners (which caused creases to top corners of pages). Gilt is bright, joints and hinges not cracked or torn. Interior: Old names on endpapers, a later name dated 1959 on first free endpaper. Some remains from old cello tape and sticker on endpapers. Small corner piece missing from pgs. 187/188 (not affecting text). Preliminaries/text block lightly age toned, periodic offsetting and foxing. Overall, book is Very Good. Free of bookplates, stickers, writing and underlines. Text is clear, very readable. Illustrations clear, vivid. This is the original 1882, not a facsimile, print-on-demand, or photocopied copy. Not a former library book. A nice collectible first edition. This work is believed to be the first book of the U.S. Civil War told by a private (rather than historians, officers, or observers of the war). He addresses Antietam, Fredericksburgh [sic], Chancellorsville, Gettysburgh [sic], Rappahannock Station, Spottsylvania, and more. Well-presented, historical, insightful, riveting. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Stock number: 004799.
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Imprint: Logansport, Ind., The Home Music Co., 1898 1898. Hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. Black cloth over spine and brown paper over hardcover binding with black lettering and illustration of country school on top cover, 128 pages. Condition of binding: Wear, age toning, soiling, scattered discoloration spots, shelf wear (with scattered chips), rubbing. Endpapers: Old damp spots/foxing, some soiling, previous owner's name penciled on first pastedown endpaper. No bookplates or stickers. Text block: A few soiling marks, creases, else clear and very readable pages. Overall, book is Good. Not a former library book. This music book (words and notes for piano) is designed for schools in rural areas and in smaller towns, which typically have a music teacher available [during the 1800s]. The music is written so that soprano and alto parts form perfect two-part songs, and by adding the lower part on the bass staff perfect three-part work is supplied. The tenor part is presented for use in institutes, and whenever gentlemen are present whose voices are suited to the part. There is also a handy glossary. This is a wonderful, antiquarian book that is uncommon and highly collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 005014.
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Imprint: Garden Citry, NY, Anchor Books, Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1982 [1982] Paperback, black and white photos throughout, 510 pages. Not a former library book. Condition of binding: Scattered old (faint) humidity stains and discolorations; corner of top cover clipped (price clipped?). Free of binding cracks and tears. Interior: Infrequent signs of old humidity, a few creases to pages, else very good condition. Pages are clean and easy to read; photos clear and vivid. Free of writing or underlines in text, dog-eared pages, and page tears. Overall Very Good. This excellent book is a study focusing on the documentation of religious beliefs exerting the most influence in a particular area of Appalachia. It covers ministers, church members, revivals, baptisms, shaped-note and gospel singing, faith healing, camp meetings, foot washing, snake handling, and other traditions of mountain religious heritage. Very comprehensive. Fascinating. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Paperback Stock number: 0010435. ISBN: 0-385-15244-2
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Imprint: Philadelphia, Henry T. Coates & Company, 1899 1899. Hardcover, no dustjacket (as issued). This is the 1899 issue, not a recent reprint, facsimile, or library book. Green binding; gilt border, lettering, stylized candelabrum design; frontispiece and plates throughout with overlays; untrimmed bottom edge (giving book a more sophisticated look); top edge gilded; 482 pages (last page uncut by binder). Nice quality-made book with heavy paper stock. Condition of binding: Lightly age toned; light fading; shelf wear, chips; light fraying to foot of spine; one corner showing a tad; several age darken marks to bottom edge (other edges lightly age toned); hinges partially cracked. A 1967 gift inscription on first free endpaper. A few pages have short tears/chips, some dog-eared; periodic light foxing/soiling; creases to two pages; else overall Very Good. Free of bookplates/stickers, writing/underlines. Text very readable, photos/illustrations clear, vivid. If the history of people is to be studied, one must go into their homes and look up their family records. This is what the writers of various articles in this work have accomplished, and the result is a series of sketches, describing social life, architecture, art, dress and letters during the17th and 18th centuries in the American Plantations. Portraits were taken from original paintings. Genealogical tables are from recognized authorities. Genealogy, notes, and insights on families include the Stocktons, Coates-Paschall-Morris families, the Herrmans of Bohemia, the Van Rensselaers, the Page Family, the Carters of Virginia, and many more. Numerous drawings and photographs. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 004389.
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Imprint: New York, Heritage Club, 1939 [1939] Hardcover and slipcase. Binding is a light tan/rose color; stylized border; gold title on spine; red tint to top edge. Illustrated by John Austin, including frontispiece with tissue overlay and seven other illustrations throughout with tissue overlays, 256 pages. Blue cardboard slipcase. Condition of hardcover: Faint age darkening, tiny black mark on lower left corner of top cover; else overall Near Fine. No cracks or tears to binding. Text clear and readable, vintage illustrations clean and vivid. Free of bookplates, stickers, writing in text, and page tears. Condition of slipcase: "70¢" written on top right corner; lightly age toned (a tad darker at extremities); a few small marks, and some age discoloration; else Very Good. Free of tears and cracks. Goethe called this story the greatest novel of his day. Charles Dickens found the novel fascinating. The novel was probably written in 1762, first published in 1766. The reader will feel an instant sympathy with all of the characters. The Vicar himself, the unruly Sophia, the dependable Mr. Burchell, the reprehensible Squire Thornhill, the simple Moses, all become parts of our lives as we read of them. The novel is full of gentle satire, which stir the emotions. But the book is a biography of a man of a true gentleness and pure feeling, of as fine a humanity, as ever lived, according to the publisher. A classic story. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Oliver Goldsmith. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 0010327.
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Imprint: Fallbrook, California, Quail Hill Associates, 1976 [1976] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. Illustrated, 95 pages. Condition of book: Two corners bumped, slight bump to edge of top cover; expected light toning (light foxing to top edge); else Very Good. Binding tight, free of cracked hinges. Gilt lettering on binding is like-new, not rubbed or chipped. Internally: Free of stickers, bookplates, page tears, writing, underlines, and the names of former owners. Illustrations are crisp, vivid. Not a former library book. Dustjacket: Bump to top of spine panel; minor edge wear/chips; light age toning; else Very Good. Protected in Mylar cover. A nice first edition of a very important book on Archibald Willard and his paintings/sketches of the famous Spirit of '76. Willard's Spirit of '76 paintings (there were several) have been seen by generations of Americans, making the image one of the best known and frequently copied. Many call Willard's classic works the best representation of the spirit of America. His Spirit of '76 was nicknamed Yankee Doodle. This is the inside story of the famous paintings and the artist, Archibald M. Willard. Fascinating, historical. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 004473.
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Imprint: Boston, Joseph George Cupples, 1891 [1891] Set of two volumes, hardcovers, LIMITED EDITION (100 copies printed for United States and 100 for Great Britain). This is No. 82 of 100 for Great Britain. SIGNED BY THE PUBLISHER. Subscriber edition, heavy stock paper. [A later printing, noted as "Subscriber Edition." Circa 1970s?? No date other than 1891.]. Blue cloth, gilt lettering/designs on binding, in-blind borders. Deckled fore-edges/bottom edges, gilt on top edges. Frontispieces, tissue overlays. Illustrations throughout (some colored), page illustrations with tissue overlays (one detached, laid in). Illustrated head-pieces at each chapter. Volume II includes index (critical for research). Vol. I, 314 pages; Vol. II, 689 pages. Condition of bindings: Minor wear, three corners bumped, shelf wear/light creases, spines/backstrips darken a tad. Internally: New endpapers. Gutter cracked to Vol. II, at "Contents" page. Overall: Both volumes Very Good Plus. Bindings surprisingly tight. Pages clean and very readable. Illustrations clean and vivid. Free of stickers, writing in text, and significant page tears. No major signs of old damp stains or insect infestation. Not former library books. This two-volume work is a major biography of Paul Revere, a hero of the Revolutionary War. He was a silversmith and engraver by trade. Once he got the signal the British were going to attack, he rode his horse and warned the townspeople of the impending attack. This historical work also provides clear insights into Revere's family life and his marriage, Revere's diary of the Penobscot expedition, the printing of Revolutionary money, adoption of the Constitution, Masonic history, production of gunpowder, associations organized, and other details of the period. Excellent historical information. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Limited Editiion. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 0010268.
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Imprint: Chicago, The Bookfellows, 1923 [1923] First edition hardcover, limited edition (only 700 printed). Frontispiece. Two edges deckled, 167 pages. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR to GOVERNOR CHASE S. OSBORN OF SAULT SANTE MARIE, MICHIGAN, September 27, 1927. Includes Gov. Osborn's bookplate; book was part of his personal library. Condition: Faint age toning/foxing; one corner lightly bumped (almost not noticeable), another corner slightly showing. Free of cracks or tears to binding. Internally: Lightly age toned. Else overall Very Good. Free of writing and notations in text and torn pages. Pages are clear, very readable. Here is a wonderful, warmly written book about natural history, nature, and the beautiful outdoors. Contents include My Woods, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. A nice first, limited edition from the library of Gov. Chase Salmon who served Michigan from 1911 to 1913. Historical association book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Dustjacket Stock number: 004590.
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Imprint: Cleveland, The Western Reserve Historical Society, 2017 [2017] First Edition, paperback, horizontal format (11½-inches wide x 8-inches high), 89 pages. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Historical photos and illustrations and fascinating stories about Cleveland Ohio throughout. Condition: a pin-size ding and a faint stain (almost not noticeable) on the top cover (apparently happened during shipment from the publisher). Else, overall, the book is Fine. It's in new condition, never read - free of creases on spine panel (usually indicating book was read). Free of stickers and bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase (no smelly damp smells, including the smell of a smoker). Collectible. This is a wonderful, well-written overview of Cleveland, Ohio and its key people from the past (those who made a difference) - plus insights about old buildings, storied streets, historical theaters and entertainments houses, a forest park area that wraps around the city, the pioneering birthplace of rock n' roll, unique ethnic food, sports heroes, wonderful neighborhoods, the rebirth of downtown, and much more. The city has a heart and a soul and a wonderful history few people know about. It's all here. And the first edition book is signed by the author. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Soft Cover Stock number: 0010291. ISBN: 9780996784436
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Imprint: New York, A. S. Barnes & Company, 1954 [1954] First Edition hardcover, leather bound. [Not a more recent reprint; this is the original 1954 Memorial Edition in leather.] Brown leather, photo of author on top cover; pictorial endpapers; frontispiece and vintage photographs throughout; 368 pages. Bookplate introducing the Memorial Edition of first printing of book, affixed to first free endpaper (with former owner's mailing label affixed to bookplate). Heavy wear to leather binding (chips, abrasions, rubbed-off leather), mostly at extremities and spine. Edges toned; light age toning and occasional foxing to pages; else overall Good. Free of cracked hinges, writing in text, and page tears. No slipcase. Not a former library book. Text very readable, vintage photographs clear and vivid. This autobiography is about one of America's greatest sport writers, Grantland Rice, who at the time he published this book, had written more than 22,000 columns, 7,000 sets of verse, over 1,000 magazine articles - plus radio outbursts for 32 seasons. He was still turning out a column six days a week for some 80 newspapers throughout the country. He wrote about the greats, Ty Cobb, Bobby Jones, Babe Ruth, Gene Tunney, Bill Tilden, Knute Rockne and the Four Horsemen, Helen Wills, Tommy Hitchcock, Jim Thorpe, Ben Hogan, and many others. Here are profiles, insights, comments, and straightforward reporting. Historical, vintage. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Leather Stock number: 0010322.
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Imprint: New York, Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1887 [1887] First Edition hardcover. [Not a facsimile, recent reprint, or library book - this is the 1887 edition.] Dark brown binding; borders and publisher's logo in-blind on covers; gilt lettering and designs on spine. Colored map bound in, 823 pages plus two pages of advertising by publishers at end. Condition of binding: Lightly age toned; minor shelf wear; fraying to top/foot of spine; light bumps to corners and one extremity; faint stain to lower right corners of top cover. Free of cracks to hinges, stickers and bookplates. Interior: Long, faint gift inscription on blank page in preliminaries (strangely dated 1886, one year prior to publication of book); bump to lower right corner of text block; else overall Very Good. Text is clear and very readable. Colored page map clear and vivid. Pages free of insect infestation, tears, and writing in text. A nice historical first edition. This book, according to the author, is a history of the English people, not of English Kings or English Conquests. He passed lightly and briefly over the details of wars and diplomacies, and personal adventures of kings and nobles, and the pomp of courts. Instead he focuses on the incidents of the constitutional, intellectual, and social advance. He devoted more space to Chaucer, Caxton, the Poor Law of Elizabeth, and to the Methodist revival. He set Shakespeare among the heroes of the Elizabethan age, and placed the scientific inquiries of Royal Society next to the victories of the New Model. Included are Chronological Annals and Genealogical Tables. A wonderful, historical work. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We will be pleased to serve you. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover Stock number: 0010426.
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