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Falla que fez o Doutor . . . do Conselho da Fazenda de Sua Magestade. No Juramento de Rey do muyto Alto, & muyto Poderoso Dom Affonso VI. nosso Senhor. Em quarta feira 15. de Novembro 1656 by MACEDO, António de Sousa de - 1656

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Falla que fez o Doutor . . . do Conselho da Fazenda de Sua Magestade.  No Juramento de Rey do muyto Alto, & muyto Poderoso Dom Affonso VI. nosso Senhor.  Em quarta feira 15. de Novembro 1656 by MACEDO, António de Sousa de - 1656

Falla que fez o Doutor . . . do Conselho da Fazenda de Sua Magestade. No Juramento de Rey do muyto Alto, & muyto Poderoso Dom Affonso VI. nosso Senhor. Em quarta feira 15. de Novembro 1656

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Lisbon: Na Officina Craesbeeckiana, 1656. Recent quarter calf.. Pages numbered in ink in top right hand margin, slight staining on title p.. The speech given at the accession of the first Portuguese king after her independence from Spain. As a loyal servant of the first two Bragança kings Dr. António de Sousa de Macedo played a vital role in formulating government policy during their reigns, and enjoyed great prestige and authority. Innocêncio I, 277 (mistakenly calling for 8 ff.) & VIII, 312. Palha 3293 "édition rare." Ameal 2299, "peça clássica, interessante e muito estimada." WorldCat & COPAC both list 1 copy only.
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Historia de Montserrat

Historia de Montserrat

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1866 Garnier-Pages History of 1848 French Revolution France Napoleon III 8v SET

Louis-Antoine Garnier-Pages was a 19th-century French politician best remembered for his unpopularity as the Mayor of Paris. In 1848, while in office, he imposed substantial taxation – a move that was concurrent with the Revolutions of 1848. He published an anthology of the 1848 Revolutions, focusing on the fall of French royalty, the establishment of the French Second Republic, and the effects on other European revolutions.

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1679 1ed Ancient Tenures of Land Thomas Blount England Folklore Folk Customs
Sir Thomas Pope Blount was a 17th-century was an English author known for his essays and collection biographical sketches and bibliographical repertoire lists. Blount's final work was an encyclopedia-like work, 'Fragmenta Antiquitatis' – a work describing various folk customs and traditions of small English towns and villages. This work deals with symbols and ensigns, royal decrees, land inheritance, dinner traditions, coronation expectations, and many others in places such as the Isle of Man.
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1787 TINY Pocket-Size French Almanac European History Moroccan Fine Miniature
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Ivstini Historiarum ex Trogo Pompeio lib. XLIV. : cum notis Isaaci Vossii
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1640 ROME History of Justin Pompeius Trogus Macedonia Augustus Elzevier Vossius

Justin was a 2nd-century Roman historian, whose work was largely taken from that of Pompeius Trogus. Justin covered the history of Macedonia, focusing on the time of Augustus Caesar in Rome and the rise of the Macedonian Empire. This 1626 edition of Justin's 'History' was published in Amsterdam and features a fine, engraved title page.

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Ivstini Historiarum ex Trogo Pompeio lib. XLIV. : cum notis Isaaci Vossii

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Histoire de la revolution de 1848
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1866 Garnier-Pages History of 1848 French Revolution France Napoleon III 8v SET

Louis-Antoine Garnier-Pages was a 19th-century French politician best remembered for his unpopularity as the Mayor of Paris. In 1848, while in office, he imposed substantial taxation – a move that was concurrent with the Revolutions of 1848. He published an anthology of the 1848 Revolutions, focusing on the fall of French royalty, the establishment of the French Second Republic, and the effects on other European revolutions.

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Histoire de la revolution de 1848
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1679 1ed Ancient Tenures of Land Thomas Blount England Folklore Folk Customs
Sir Thomas Pope Blount was a 17th-century was an English author known for his essays and collection biographical sketches and bibliographical repertoire lists. Blount's final work was an encyclopedia-like work, 'Fragmenta Antiquitatis' – a work describing various folk customs and traditions of small English towns and villages. This work deals with symbols and ensigns, royal decrees, land inheritance, dinner traditions, coronation expectations, and many others in places such as the Isle of Man.
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1787 TINY Pocket-Size French Almanac European History Moroccan Fine Miniature
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Machuel
Almanach de la ville de Rouen contenant son commerce ses Foires…
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1640 ROME History of Justin Pompeius Trogus Macedonia Augustus Elzevier Vossius

Justin was a 2nd-century Roman historian, whose work was largely taken from that of Pompeius Trogus. Justin covered the history of Macedonia, focusing on the time of Augustus Caesar in Rome and the rise of the Macedonian Empire. This 1626 edition of Justin's 'History' was published in Amsterdam and features a fine, engraved title page.

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Ivstini Historiarum ex Trogo Pompeio lib. XLIV. : cum notis Isaaci Vossii

Lugd. Batavorum: Ex officina Elzeviriana, 1640.

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Murder for Christmas (A Midnite Mystery)

Murder for Christmas (A Midnite Mystery)

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Murder for Christmas, a Poirot Story by Agatha Christie (1944 Midnite Mystery) COPYRIGHT BY AGATHA CHRISTIE MALLOWAN: "It is Christmas Eve, and elderly Simeon Lee is found violently murdered in his locked office. The police are immediately called, but of course nobody has a clue until Hercule Poirot arrives..." USED. 1944 Books inc. Midnite Mystery. Copyright 1938 - 1939 Agatha Christie Mallowan. Good+/ No DJ. Black boards with gold titling on spine. Titles gilting is still nice Scarce.
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Sir John Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain and the Adjoining Countries Vol. II (Froissart's Chronicles)

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London: William Smith, 1839. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket (as published). 7" x 10. History from the latter part of the reign of Edward II to the coronation of Henry IV. Volume 2 of 2. Damage to the spine / backstrip and the back board detached though present but page block still tightly bound. Rough cut paper, pages clean throughout. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK, usually within 24 hours. Please call or email with your questions. This could be a good rebinding / restoration project. A heavier book, please enquire about shipping costs to your destination. 7"x10
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The Polynesian Triangle

The Polynesian Triangle

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Eric Berry: The Polynesian Triangle, 1968 Funk & Wagnalls. USED. VERY GOOD CONDITION/ VERY GOOD UNCLIPPED ORIGINAL DUST JACKET. SCARCE THUS. States First Published in the United States of America 1968. SUMMARY: THE 3,000 YEAR HISTORY OF POLYNESIA AND ITS PEOPLES. ANTHROPOLOGY. A NICE FIND.
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A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

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Jules Verne: Jules A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 1959 Dodd, Mead Science Fiction Book Club Edition. Special introduction by Arthur C. Clarke. USED. VG/G original red, black and white Jean Morton dust jacket. Spine of jacket is skinned by price label removal. Beige boards, red topstain, 226 pages, binding is tight. Plot summary:" In Jules Verne's JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, a geology professor, Otto Lindenbrock, and his nephew Axel discover and decode an ancient document that purports to show that a dormant volcano holds a secret entrance to a series of caverns leading to a subterranean world at the earth's center. In the name of scientific discovery, they follow the instructions and undertake a hazardous journey deep within the earth..."
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703 ChristieBrownSuit The Man In The Brown Suit. By Agatha Christie. Publisher: The Bodley Head Ltd., London, 1958, Stated Fourth Impression Thus,1970. ISBN 0370006720. Please see our stock photos. EXLIB. Good Condition/Good Original Shakel & Ryder Dust Jacket with Yellow spine, black titling, woman and ship cover art. Protected in mylar wrap. "States new and redesigned Edition, Fourth Impression, 80p. Blue boards with black titling. Our book spine has skinned spot at the word "brown" from removal of scotch tape. Plot Summary: Who is he, the man in the brown suit? He says he is a doctor; but Anne Beddingfield, who witnesses the fatal accident at a London tube station, is quick to notice some curious features about him when he comes to the scene. Her investigation of the accident leads her into the thick of mystery. This novel is more than an ingenious puzzle: It is a gripping suspense story."
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Soviet Russia: Promise or Menace?

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New York: New York Labor News Company, 1939. 12mo (7 1/4 x 5 inches; 183 x 127 mm), 62, [2] pages, in stapled wrappers (soft cover). Attack on Soviet communism by Arnold Petersen, who was a leader of the Socialist Labor Party. The SLP was a bitter foe of the Communists, claiming they had abandoned Marxism. CONDITION: Vertical crease throughout, soiling to wrappers but internally clean and unmarked. Very Good.
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GRAND HOTEL BY VICKI BAUM. ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION. Also published in the German language as Menchen Im Hotel. Used. Good Condition. No DJ is included. Bright pages. STATED FIRST EDITION. Copyright page states: "All rights reserved. First published 1930" Geoffrey Bles Publishers, London. Original source material for the famous film of the same name.
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European Sporting Cartridges Volume 2
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EUROPEAN SPORTING CARTRIDGES, VOLUME TWO: THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONTINENTAL EUROPEAN SPORTING CENTERFIRE AMMUNITION FROM 1870 TO 1998Author: Dixon, W.B.Published by Armory Publications, Inc., 2000
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The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World (3 Volumes)
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The Folio Society, 2000. Hardcover . Must-Have. Would 100% gift this book! It's in great used book condition, with only the barest of shelfwear on the edges. In slipcase, which has minor wear and an unfortunate paint line on the back - easily hidden against the back of a bookcase! All books on our shelves are good condition - lightly read or worn - unless otherwise indicated. The Bluestocking Bookshop provides high-quality used and new books and gift items at deep discounts. Shipping media mail. Follow on Instagram for New Arrival stories and bookseller recommendations.
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Prague: Svoboda, 1969. Later Czech edition. Hardcover. Very good -. 209 pp. Octavo. [20.5 cm]. Blue cloth over boards with stamped illustration of eyeglasses, a pipe, and a pen on front cover. Publisher's pink top stain. Original dust jacket is in very good- condition, intact but foxed, toned, and mildly torn at edges and corners. Water damage to bottom portion of back cover, but textblock and dust jacket are unaffected. Written in his mother tongue, apek writes short essays about specific words and their uses and idiocyncracies. The second portion of the book moves into a broader reflection on the use of phrases and idioms and their cultural significance.
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