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The Decline of Pleasure, Mister Johnson by Kerr, Graves, Cary - 1960s: I, Claudius

by Kerr, Graves, Cary

The Decline of Pleasure,   Mister Johnson by Kerr, Graves, Cary - 1960s

The Decline of Pleasure, Mister Johnson: I, Claudius

by Kerr, Graves, Cary

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Each of these trade paperbacks (3) have cover designs that catch your eye. Pristine condition as seemingly never opened - a good thing due to adhesive binding common during the 1960s.
The Decline of Pleasure by Walter Kerr
I, Claudius by Robert Graves
Mister Johnson by Joyce Cary
  • Bookseller Bound2please Books B2plz US (US)
  • Illustrator Etienne Delessert,
  • Format/Binding Adhesive
  • Book Condition New Like new
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Edition Time Reading Program Special Editions
  • Binding Paperback
  • Publisher Time Inc.
  • Date Published 1960s
  • Keywords Vintage
The Novels of Victor Hugo
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The Novels of Victor Hugo

by Victor Hugo

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Valjean Edition
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New York and London: The Co-operative Publication Society . Valjean Edition.



The Valjean Edition of the Novels of Victor Hugo (7 of 9 Volumes) by Victor Hugo












The Valjean Edition. 3/4 leather bindings with marbled boards. Spines have chips and some are loose – very fragile. Covers also have chips, bumps, and edge wear. Interior of books have frontispieces with printed tissue guards.
Pages in all of the volumes are waved or cockled. Previous owner's name is in front of books.
Poor condition that will need expert book restoration.
Volumes include
Les Miserables IIIBy Order of the KingHistory of a Crime Ninety-ThreeHans of IcelandNotre Dame deParisToilers of the Sea
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The Knave of Hearts
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The Knave of Hearts: Pictures by Maxfield Parrish

by Louise Saunders

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Spiral bound folio (11"x12.5") with pictorial cover and vibrant illustrations by Maxfield Parrish. Minor scuff marks on front, coin sized damp stains in the title word "OF" as well as small corner crease to fore-edge corners. Covers are age toned and from the bottom up 3" are detached from spiral coils but interior is bright and tight. Unpaginated and the text of the play is large print. The spiral bound edition of this drama was published so that an image(s) could easily be detached to hang in the home. This is a complete copy with 10 double page illustrations plus full page illus., on title and copyright (1925) pages, front free endpaper and front and rear covers. Free domestic shipping
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Proudly She Serves
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Proudly She Serves: The Realistic Story of a Tennis champion Who Becomes a Wave

by Helen Hull Jacobs (Commander, U.S.N.R)

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Inscribed by author, bright and tight interior. First edition without dust jacket. Author was an early female tennis star who got involved with military exploits. This is her first novel.
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O The Chimneys
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O The Chimneys

by Nelly Sachs

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Used - VG
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hardcover. VG. Selected Poems including the play ELI, published by FSG, 1967 First printing. Dj with small hole on back cover with b/w portrait of author. 387 clean pages, in German and English translation.
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THE BATTALION CAPTAIN.

THE BATTALION CAPTAIN.

by Wyman, L. P. [Levi Parker ]

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Used - Very good in red cloth (previous owner's name, hint of spine slant)
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New York:: A. L. Burt,, (1936). Hardcover first edition -. Very good in red cloth (previous owner's name, hint of spine slant) . First edition. One of the last and most difficult to find titles in the Adventure and Mystery Series for Boys, set at a military college south of Philadelphia - the Fortress - modeled on the Pennsylvania Military College where Wyman worked for many years, eventually becoming a Dean and then Vice President. Glossy frontispiece. 254 pp. Illustrated endpapers.
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The Novels of Victor Hugo
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The Novels of Victor Hugo

by Victor Hugo

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Used - Poor
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Valjean Edition
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Hardcover
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New York and London: The Co-operative Publication Society . Valjean Edition.



The Valjean Edition of the Novels of Victor Hugo (7 of 9 Volumes) by Victor Hugo












The Valjean Edition. 3/4 leather bindings with marbled boards. Spines have chips and some are loose – very fragile. Covers also have chips, bumps, and edge wear. Interior of books have frontispieces with printed tissue guards.
Pages in all of the volumes are waved or cockled. Previous owner's name is in front of books.
Poor condition that will need expert book restoration.
Volumes include
Les Miserables IIIBy Order of the KingHistory of a Crime Ninety-ThreeHans of IcelandNotre Dame deParisToilers of the Sea
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A$46.55
The Knave of Hearts
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The Knave of Hearts: Pictures by Maxfield Parrish

by Louise Saunders

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Used - Very Good
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Very Good
Edition
First
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Paperback
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Spiral bound folio (11"x12.5") with pictorial cover and vibrant illustrations by Maxfield Parrish. Minor scuff marks on front, coin sized damp stains in the title word "OF" as well as small corner crease to fore-edge corners. Covers are age toned and from the bottom up 3" are detached from spiral coils but interior is bright and tight. Unpaginated and the text of the play is large print. The spiral bound edition of this drama was published so that an image(s) could easily be detached to hang in the home. This is a complete copy with 10 double page illustrations plus full page illus., on title and copyright (1925) pages, front free endpaper and front and rear covers. Free domestic shipping
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Proudly She Serves
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Proudly She Serves: The Realistic Story of a Tennis champion Who Becomes a Wave

by Helen Hull Jacobs (Commander, U.S.N.R)

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Inscribed by author, bright and tight interior. First edition without dust jacket. Author was an early female tennis star who got involved with military exploits. This is her first novel.
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O The Chimneys
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O The Chimneys

by Nelly Sachs

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Used - VG
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Hardcover
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hardcover. VG. Selected Poems including the play ELI, published by FSG, 1967 First printing. Dj with small hole on back cover with b/w portrait of author. 387 clean pages, in German and English translation.
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THE BATTALION CAPTAIN.

THE BATTALION CAPTAIN.

by Wyman, L. P. [Levi Parker ]

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Used - Very good in red cloth (previous owner's name, hint of spine slant)
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New York:: A. L. Burt,, (1936). Hardcover first edition -. Very good in red cloth (previous owner's name, hint of spine slant) . First edition. One of the last and most difficult to find titles in the Adventure and Mystery Series for Boys, set at a military college south of Philadelphia - the Fortress - modeled on the Pennsylvania Military College where Wyman worked for many years, eventually becoming a Dean and then Vice President. Glossy frontispiece. 254 pp. Illustrated endpapers.
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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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ISBN 13
9780373482474
ISBN 10
0373482477
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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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First Edition
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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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More Than Forever
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More Than Forever

by McLean, Jay

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9781505999471
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1505999472
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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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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide

by Marcus, Phillip

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New
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ISBN 13
9780744009552
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0744009553
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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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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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2nd
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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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Good
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First
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Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780385738996
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0385738994
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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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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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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint

by Elizabeth Harrison

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Used - Very Good
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4th
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Hardcover
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint by Elizabeth Harrison. Published by Chicago Kindergarten College; 4th edition (1892). 207 pages. Interior clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name and date of Aug 1893 on fly page. Another fly page has "Compliments Chicago Kindergarten College Co." in handwriting. Edge of several pages have slight bend and small tear. Hardback with no dj if offered. Slight bumping on edges and spine. Blue cloth cover and spine has some fading. Condition: Good. Measures 7.5" x 5"
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Kane & Abel
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Kane & Abel

by Jeffrey Archer

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Used - Book Club
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Has Jacket
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Book Club
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New York, 1979. Book Club. Hardcover. Book Club/Has Jacket. Book is a book club edition. Quite a few closed tears, chips, and other signs of wear to the dust jacket. Some bumping to the boards at corners, edges and ends of the spine. Pages are clean.
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Beautiful Leaved Plants
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Beautiful Leaved Plants

by Perry, Frances

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Used - Near Fine
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First U.S. Edition
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Hardcover
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1980 - 1st United States ed - 64 full-page plates - "This unusual book about indoor plants is based on plates first printed from 1861 to 1891 by Benjamin Fawcett, who developed a technique of colour printing from multiple engraved wood blocks which in its richness and depth of tones gives a result unsurpassed by other nineteenth-century printers in colour." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked - moderate edge wear on the boards - dj: normal edge wear for age - toning of the white background throughout but this makes it look nicely aged for the beautiful colour prints - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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