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The American edition of Boydell's Illustrations of the Dramatic works of Shakespeare by William Shakespeare, John Boydell et al - 1853: Three volume set. Ninety-nine elephant folio plates.

by William Shakespeare, John Boydell et al

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The American edition of Boydell's Illustrations of the Dramatic works of Shakespeare by William Shakespeare, John Boydell et al - 1853

The American edition of Boydell's Illustrations of the Dramatic works of Shakespeare: Three volume set. Ninety-nine elephant folio plates.

by William Shakespeare, John Boydell et al

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Scarce elephant folio edition measuring 23.5 x 27.8 inches. Of the artists, Smirke, Fuseli, and Northcote contributed the largest number of plates; the others including Reynolds, Opie, and Stothard, are represented by from one to five plates each, engraved by R. Thew, T. Ryder, P. Simon and others (OCLC). Foxing & moisture incursions abundant but for the most part away from plates . See image #6 for worst example. Please request images. This issue lacks most of plate 33 (Twelfth Night). Plate 64 (Henry the Fourth) torn into image. Lacking boards.

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Japanese Prints: A Collection of Hanga by Shiko Munakata. SIGNED.
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Japanese Prints: A Collection of Hanga by Shiko Munakata. SIGNED.

by Munakata, Shiko

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Purple silk covered boards with gilt lettering to front; black title to spine & gilt decoration to rear. Includes a ten foot x 16.5 inch folded print entitled Daisekai no Saku "Ken" Kamigami Yori Jinrui E. Jacket has two closed tears; other wise a fine copy in a vibrant purple cloth by Wada Book Binding, Tokyo. Large (15x30 cm) bold brush & ink signature by Munakata to front free fly. Number 2813 of only 3000 copies in the original Japanese.; Folio 30x43 cm; 222 pages; Signed by Artist; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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America in the Skyways.
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America in the Skyways.

by [Paul Litchfield & Hugo Eckener]

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Akron, Ohio: [Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation]. Very Good. 1929. Limited/Numbered Edition. Blue Felt-Covered Boards. Number 363 of an unspecified limitation. This copy belonging to Martin Davey of the Davey Tree Co. In original felt lined box and exotic-motif glassine jacket; bevelled boards inlaid with a 3 inch (7cm) "duralumin" (the modified aluminum from which the American Dirigibles were skeletonized) medal commemorating the book's etiology, i.e., the laying of the initial "ring" of the U.S. Navy's ZRS-4 (USS Akron) Zeppelin on November 7th, 1929. Housed in a modern quarter morocco silvered-lettered slipcase.; Quarto; Additional images and further information provided upon request. ; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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The History of Persia: From the Most Early Period to the Present Time  Containing an Account of...
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The History of Persia: From the Most Early Period to the Present Time Containing an Account of the Religion, Government, Usages, and Character of the Inhabitants of That Kingdom

by John Malcolm

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Professionally recased; half calf; marbled boards. Twenty four copper engravings on twenty-three plates. A handsome and sturdy set. Volume 1. xxii, errata, list of plates, 644; Volume 2. vii, 715, errata. Foxing to plates. Discrete bookplate to pastedown. ; 4to; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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Bibliotheca anatomica, sive recens in anatomia inventorum thesaurus locupletissimus, in quo...
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Bibliotheca anatomica, sive recens in anatomia inventorum thesaurus locupletissimus, in quo integra atque absolutissima totius corporis humani descriptio, ejusdemque oeconomia e praestantissimorum quorumque anatomicorum tractatibus singularibus, tum hactenus in lucem editis, tum etiam ineditis, concinnata exhibetur. Adjecta est partium omnium administratio anatomica, cum variis earundem praeparationibus curiosissimis. (2 vols.)

by Daniel Le Clerc, Jean-Jacques Manget, William Harvey, Jan Swammerdam, Caspar Bartholin, Marcello Malpighi, Lorenzo Bellini, Francis Glisson, Theodor Kerckring, Reinier de Graaf, Frederik Ruysch, Theodorus Aldes, Drelincourt & others

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Full vellum with titles inked to spines. 6 raised bands. Red speckled edges. Fissure in vellum at front hinges, but quite firm. Wine colored stain to front cover of vol. II near spine. Many foldout plates. Late 17th century compilation of medical specialties. A nice clean copy without previous owners' names or other markings. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 1072; 1223 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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Encyclopædia, or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature : constructed on...
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Vol I: 799p, 31 pl. [i]; Vol. II: 799p, 60 pl. Pp 594-600 tear into text without loss; Vol III: 806p, 20pl.; Vol IV. 793p, 26 pl.; Vol V: 807p, 24 pl.; Vol VI: 794p, 22 pl.; Vol VII: 797p, 38 pl. Neatsfoot oil stained pages,; Vol VIII: 800p, 18 pl.; Vol IX: 800p, 31 pl. lacking plate 260; Vol X: 788p, 22 pl.; Vol XI:814p, 19 pl. Several neatsfoot oil stained pages, plate 299 bound in Vol XII on page 78; Vol XII: 799p, 35 pl.; Vol XIII: 799p, 32 pl.Deep neatsfoot oil stains to fore edge, ; Vol XIV: 797p, 16 pl.Initial and last pages with neatsfoot oil stains ; Vol XV: 799p, 41 pl. Several pages detached but present; plates 433-434 bound in Vol XVI; Vol XVI: 799p, 12 pl.; Vol XVII: 827p, 37 pl.Several pages detached but present,; Vol XVIII: 945p, 59 pl. 486 placed at end. Despite internal oddities, a handsome set in the original sturdy calf. Sabin 22555
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Japanese Prints: A Collection of Hanga by Shiko Munakata. SIGNED.
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Japanese Prints: A Collection of Hanga by Shiko Munakata. SIGNED.

by Munakata, Shiko

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Purple silk covered boards with gilt lettering to front; black title to spine & gilt decoration to rear. Includes a ten foot x 16.5 inch folded print entitled Daisekai no Saku "Ken" Kamigami Yori Jinrui E. Jacket has two closed tears; other wise a fine copy in a vibrant purple cloth by Wada Book Binding, Tokyo. Large (15x30 cm) bold brush & ink signature by Munakata to front free fly. Number 2813 of only 3000 copies in the original Japanese.; Folio 30x43 cm; 222 pages; Signed by Artist; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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British Yachts and Yachtsmen
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British Yachts and Yachtsmen

by [John Irving]

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Lord Queenborough's copy with his nautical bookplate. Sumptuously bound in half grained morocco; five raised bands. Bright gilt particulars to spine and cover. Chip to head of Volume 2, otherwise a fine set. ; Large stout quarto; [xii], 362; 363- 566 (1) pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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The History of Persia: From the Most Early Period to the Present Time  Containing an Account of...
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The History of Persia: From the Most Early Period to the Present Time Containing an Account of the Religion, Government, Usages, and Character of the Inhabitants of That Kingdom

by John Malcolm

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Professionally recased; half calf; marbled boards. Twenty four copper engravings on twenty-three plates. A handsome and sturdy set. Volume 1. xxii, errata, list of plates, 644; Volume 2. vii, 715, errata. Foxing to plates. Discrete bookplate to pastedown. ; 4to; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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Bibliotheca anatomica, sive recens in anatomia inventorum thesaurus locupletissimus, in quo...
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Bibliotheca anatomica, sive recens in anatomia inventorum thesaurus locupletissimus, in quo integra atque absolutissima totius corporis humani descriptio, ejusdemque oeconomia e praestantissimorum quorumque anatomicorum tractatibus singularibus, tum hactenus in lucem editis, tum etiam ineditis, concinnata exhibetur. Adjecta est partium omnium administratio anatomica, cum variis earundem praeparationibus curiosissimis. (2 vols.)

by Daniel Le Clerc, Jean-Jacques Manget, William Harvey, Jan Swammerdam, Caspar Bartholin, Marcello Malpighi, Lorenzo Bellini, Francis Glisson, Theodor Kerckring, Reinier de Graaf, Frederik Ruysch, Theodorus Aldes, Drelincourt & others

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Horace Walpole and His World Signed, extra illustrated, large paper copy  bound by Pfister.
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Horace Walpole and His World Signed, extra illustrated, large paper copy bound by Pfister.

by L. B. Seeley

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Extra-illustrated with signed Walpole pension document dated August 1791; Dark blue crushed morocco; 5 raised bands; gilt inner dentilles; red moire pastedown and fly by Pfister. ; 8vo ; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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THE AMERICAN EDITION OF BOYDELL'S ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE DRAMATIC WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE [Two Volumes]
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THE AMERICAN EDITION OF BOYDELL'S ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE DRAMATIC WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE [Two Volumes]

by Boydell, John [Editor]; Shakespeare, William [Source Material]

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New York: Shearjashub Spooner, 1852. First American Edition. Hardcover. Elephant Folio (22.2 in. x 28.4 in.), Two Volumes. In Good plus condition. Three-quarter bound in red morocco and red buckram with gilt ruling and lettering to spine and gilt ruling to boards. Volumes show moderate rubbing to leather and gilt on spines, moderate plus bumping and chipping to head and tail of spines and corners, loss of approximately 0.25 in. of material to head and tail of spines. Edges show moderate shelf wear; light plus staining is visible on front and back boards on both volumes, along with discoloration to leather on front/back boards on both volumes, some minor splitting to leather along joints, and slight bowing to boards. Text blocks show light to moderate uneven age toning and foxing throughout interiors of both volumes, along with occasional light damp staining to bottom and top margins of both volumes (not impacting plates or text), offsetting from plates to facing verso throughout both volumes, and… Read More
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)

Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)

by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)

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Silhouette, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Sandra Brown writing as Erin St. Claire, 253 pgs
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Bloody Sunrise
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Bloody Sunrise

by Spillane, Mickey

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1965 - First Edition stated - A Tiger Mann Mystery - "...for Tiger is told on his wedding day that he is needed for Operation Plato." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - no previous owner markings - dj: vibrant colors with some rubbing to the black base and abstract sun - interesting black and white photo of Spillane on the back cover - a few chips repaired with archival tape - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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The Republic Of Plato
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The Republic Of Plato: A New Version Founded On Basic English

by Richards, I.A

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1942 - noted on the copyright page as "A WARTIME BOOK This complete edition is produced in full compliance with the government's regulations for conserving paper and other essential materials" book: very good -tight, sound, and square, no previous owner marks - moderate edgewear plus rubbing to the boards - some toning from age - no dj - includes a vintage (pre - "The Google") Buccaneer Books Laguna Beach, CA out-of-print book search card
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Mars 1999 (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
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Mars 1999 (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)

by O'Leary, Brian

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1987 - 1st ed ("1" in number line) - INSCRIBED to include shark-faced rocket cartoon - "Exclusive Preview of the U.S. - Soviet Manned Mission - book: very good - pages show toning from age - dj: very good - some toning from age - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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John Wayne America
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John Wayne America: Why I Love Her

by Liebert, Billy and Mitchum, John

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1977 - collectable 1st edition ("1" present) Photographs and stories for each piece of music. Words and sheet music arranged for piano and guitar from John Wayne's best-selling record album... Sheet music for: Why I love Her The Hyphen My Roots Are Buried Here The People An American Boy Grows Up Face the Flag The Good Things The Pledge of Allegiance Why Are You Marching Son? Taps book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked - dj: very good - not price clipped - some tears/chipping at top of dj have been repaired with archival tape - some overall toning from age - dj wrapped in protective sleeve
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Cognac a Liquid History (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
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Cognac a Liquid History (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)

by Calabrese, Salvatore

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2001 - 1st edition - INSCRIBED by author on the title page "To Anthony Salute 18 03 05" - prior owner inscription "With love for Michelle 26 Dec 2014" - "Seen through the eyes of Salvatore Calabrese, a renowned and respected cognac expert, this book is a personal and insightful perspective on the spirit that earned its image of virility and strength from Napoleon Bonaparte." - book; very good - filled with images - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked, no folded page corners, dj: not price clipped [Price in UK 25.00] - small dime size chip on the back upper left corner repaired with archival tape - slight amount of scuffing - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide

by Marcus, Phillip

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Bradbury & Evans, 2007. Covers PC-CD ROM/DVD ROM & Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System 4to sized softcover; 271 heavy glossy pages with color illustrations throughout Brand new, but note some edgewear and blemish to top of back cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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More Than Forever
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More Than Forever

by McLean, Jay

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2014. Book Four in the More Than Series 8vo size trade paperback; 369 pages Please note: This book has a Mature Readers Advisory. From back: "Lucy - There is love so fierce it cannot be measured... Cameron - Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. THere is no measure of time... But our forever isn't always." Creased back cover and last few pages, worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.
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The Birth and Death of Meaning:  An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man

by Becker, Ernest

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New York: The Free Press, 1971. Second Edition. Contents include: The Man-Apes; The Origins of the Mind; The Distinctive Human; The Inner World; Socialization: the Creation of the Inner World; The New Meaning of the Oedipus Complex; Self-Esteem; Culture and Personality; Social Encounters: The Staging of Self-Esteem; Culture: the Relativity of Hero-Systems; What is Normal?; What Would A Science of Man Then Be?; Religion: The Quest for the Ideal Heroism. 228 pages. Edgewear; light wear to covers; worn corners and light creases on spine. Deeply creased spine opens flat at pages 60/61. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. 2nd. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A Million Miles from Boston
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A Million Miles from Boston

by Day, Karen

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2011. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 215 pages. Signed by author on title page. Stated First Edition From jacket: "(Lucy) wants to get out of Boston and forget her worries about starting middle school and about her father's new girlfriend. Pierson Point is where she feels most like herself, and where memories of her mother, who died when Lucy was six, are strong and sacred. But this summer, nothing is the same. Ian, a boy from home in Boston, comes to Pierson Point...Lucy's father wants his girlfriend to become a bigger part of Lucy's life. Though Lucy struggles against change, she gradually realizes that sometimes, change is for the better. Average wear to jacket; bumped corners and head and heel of spine, owner's name on fep. Autographed Copy sticker on front of jacket; one previously folded page corner. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits… Read More
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