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The Great Conflagration: Chicago Its Past Present Future by James W SHEAHAN - 1871

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The Great Conflagration: Chicago Its Past Present Future by James W SHEAHAN - 1871

The Great Conflagration: Chicago Its Past Present Future

by James W SHEAHAN

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SHEAHAN, James W. & Geo. P. UPTON THE GREAT CONFLAGRATION. Chicago: Its Past,Present and Future. Embracing a Detailed Narrative of the Great Conflagration . Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia: Union Publishing Co., 1871. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 2 folding maps, 44 woodcuts. Octavo, 450, [ii] pages; in green cloth. One of the two contemporary, popular, book-length accounts of the fire of October, 1871, known as The Great Chicago Fire. Written by two journalists. [Jewel V25]. Includes the anecdote of the policeman who saved his house by showering it with apple cider ! 2 folding maps, 44 woodcuts. Repaired maps. A little tattering on the top and bottom of spine. Bumped corners. Beautiful!
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  • Publisher Union Publishing Co
  • Place of Publication Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia
  • Date Published 1871
  • Keywords Chicago, Illinois, Fire, Disaster

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Two Great Scouts and Their Pawnee Battalion
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Two Great Scouts and Their Pawnee Battalion: The experiences of Frank J North and Luther J North, Pioneers in the Great West, 1856-1882 and their defence of the Building of the Union Pacific Railroad

by George Bird Grinnel

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Cleveland: The Arthur H. Clark Company. First Edition, 1928, Two Great and Their Pawnee Battalion, The Experiences of Frank J. North and Luther H. North, Pioneers in the Great West, 1856-1882, and their defense of the building of the Union Pacific Railroad. 299 pages, 2 page map, "Map Showing Routes of Expeditions of the North Brothers" frontispiece. Book is near Fine, ultra clean ribbed red cloth with bright gilt title to spine, very light wear to corners as well as to head and heel of spine, Tight and square with No previous owner bookplate. Writing on inside cover may be pertinent to history. No other writings or marks in the book., or writing. Top edge gilt, foredge and bottom edge untrimmed, Interior is Fine in never read condition. Ultra clean and most presentable in custom mylar cover. . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1928.
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The Poets' New England

The Poets' New England

by Helen A Clarke

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The Poets' New England

New York: The Baker and Taylor Company (although the bottom of the spine states Doubleday Page & Co.) , 1911. New York: The Baker and Taylor Company (although the bottom of the spine states Doubleday Page & Co.) First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Olive green cloth with gilt stamped borders and lettering; top edges gilt. a George Hood watercolor print has been pasted to the front panel and another serves as the colored frontis. Illustrated throughout with reproduced prints and photographs. The gilt spine lettering is faded and has lost about half of the intensity. The interior has a starting front hinge, else, is in very good condition.
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Confessions Of Jean Jacques Rousseau
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Confessions Of Jean Jacques Rousseau

by Ed. Hedouin

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Hedouin, Ed The Confessions Of Jean Jacques Rousseau London: Printed for the Trade, N.D, Possible 1883. London: Printed for the Trade. Good+ with no Dust Jacket. N.D.. Leather hardcover. Beautiful Endpapers Chip on front outside hinge. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 321 pages.
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Handbook of English Cathedrals

Handbook of English Cathedrals

by Schuyler Van Rensselaer

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Van Rensselaer, SchuylerEnglish Cathedrals Canterbury Peterborough Durham Salisbury Lichfield Lincoln Ely Wells Winchester Gloucester York LondonNew York: The Century Co, 1903. 12" tall. VG+, Very Good + No Dust Jacket As Issued. [Attributes: Hard Cover]
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Browder's Pulpit; or The Logic Of The New Covenant
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Browder's Pulpit; or The Logic Of The New Covenant

by U M Browder

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The aim of the present volume is to set forth, in a plain and simple style, Jesus Christ as the Savior of men, and the New Testament as the only means of his appointment in order to the accomplishment of that end. It is proposed, also, to expose some of the more prominent, glaring misrepresentations heaped upon our people by ignorant sectarians.
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The Baby's Opera
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The Baby's Opera: A Book of Old Rhymes With New Dresses

by Walter Crane

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Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London, New York 1877. Square 8vo, pp. 54; color illustrations by Crane engraved by Edmund Evans; original terra cotta-backed pictorial boards , all edges rubbed; interior fine.Red cloth spine with red card paper covered boards, having black and white illustrative titles and decoration. One of the earliest Crane-Evans collaborations, originally published in London, 1877. (Together with : The baby's bouquet.) No Date. Presumed First Edition. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Internally in wonderful condition with no marks or browning. Engraved and printed in colours by Edmund Evans. Full of wonderful illustrations in addition to the sheet music to a host of children's favourite nursery rhymes. 10 Full page colour illustrations and intricate border designs that are truly beautiful. Walter Crane was an artist, designer, socialist, interior decorator and leading member of the Arts & Craft movement. edge wear. Illustrated in colour with plates… Read More
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The Poets' New England

The Poets' New England

by Helen A Clarke

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The Poets' New England

New York: The Baker and Taylor Company (although the bottom of the spine states Doubleday Page & Co.) , 1911. New York: The Baker and Taylor Company (although the bottom of the spine states Doubleday Page & Co.) First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Olive green cloth with gilt stamped borders and lettering; top edges gilt. a George Hood watercolor print has been pasted to the front panel and another serves as the colored frontis. Illustrated throughout with reproduced prints and photographs. The gilt spine lettering is faded and has lost about half of the intensity. The interior has a starting front hinge, else, is in very good condition.
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Confessions Of Jean Jacques Rousseau
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Confessions Of Jean Jacques Rousseau

by Ed. Hedouin

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Hedouin, Ed The Confessions Of Jean Jacques Rousseau London: Printed for the Trade, N.D, Possible 1883. London: Printed for the Trade. Good+ with no Dust Jacket. N.D.. Leather hardcover. Beautiful Endpapers Chip on front outside hinge. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 321 pages.
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A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety.
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A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety.

by CARTER, Jimmy.

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New York: Simon & Schuster, 2015. Signed by Jimmy Carter on the title page. First edition / First printing. Blue paper spine, blue paper-covered boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket.
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Handbook of English Cathedrals

Handbook of English Cathedrals

by Schuyler Van Rensselaer

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Van Rensselaer, SchuylerEnglish Cathedrals Canterbury Peterborough Durham Salisbury Lichfield Lincoln Ely Wells Winchester Gloucester York LondonNew York: The Century Co, 1903. 12" tall. VG+, Very Good + No Dust Jacket As Issued. [Attributes: Hard Cover]
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The great conflagration: Chicago: its past, present and future. Embracing a detailed narrative of the great conflagration in the north, south and west ... statement of all the great fires of the world

by Sheahan, James W

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Union Pub. Co, 1872-01-01. Hardcover. Good. . Green cloth cover with gilt shows minor wear and tear, rubbing and soiling. Minor writing in the prelims. Pages are lightly tanned with minor scattered foxing.
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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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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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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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If I Die At Thirty (INSCRIBED)
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If I Die At Thirty (INSCRIBED)

by Woodson, Meg

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1975 First Edition (No Additional Printings) - INSCRIBED by the author in pink ink on the front free endpaper "With best wishes and prayers from the author - Meg Woodson + Peggie :)" Rare book to have an inscription - "A rare and unforgettable glimpse into a young girl's mind as she faces the reality of her own death: - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - back two pages are a little wavy with a from the book of sticker on the last page (see photographs) - dj: very good- - not price clipped ($4.95) - a few chips, tears, and edgewear repaired with archival tape - dj in protective sleeve
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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 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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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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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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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations
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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations

by Shoemaker, J. W

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Rare original poetry book with cloth covered boards, copyright 1880 by J. W. Shoemaker & Co. This edition published in 1906 by the Penn Publishing company, Philadelphia. From the estate of my great-great grandfather.Includes many unique poems and recitations such as "To a skull", "Uncle Daniel's Introduction to a Mississippi Steamer", "The Leak in the Dyke", etc. More well-known poetry includes "Song of Birds", "Old Ironsides", and "Bannock Burn" by Robbie Burns. Light rubbing and bumps to outside spine edges. Back cover and interior cloth covered board has a stain at top. Original owner's name and address from 1908, but no other writing or marks. First 2 pages have a stain at top, but text of 192 pages of poetry and recitations is totally clean with light tanning of pages.
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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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