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An Historical Treatise of An Action or Suit of Law (1781) by R. Boote - 1781

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An Historical Treatise of An Action or Suit of Law (1781) by R. Boote - 1781

An Historical Treatise of An Action or Suit of Law (1781)

by R. Boote

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A rare 'un. Bds are soiled and scuffed with bumps and dents to edges and corners. Front hinge is loose but in tact. Minor pencil markings on FEP and FFEP. Very small bookseller's pastedown on FEP from Wiley & Sons, Law Booksellers, Lincoln's Inn, London. Minute, handwritten notes in cursive ink in the margins of pages 14-24 (see image). Some pages foxed or mildly stained with age. Title on spine is Boote's Suit At Law. All proceeds benefit The Friends of the San Anselmo Library.
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  • Bookseller Town Books of San Anselmo US (US)
  • Format/Binding Brown leather boards with gilt ruling and titles on spine
  • Book Condition Used - Very
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  • Edition Second Addition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Hist Majesty's Law Printers for W. Owen
  • Place of Publication London / Manchester
  • Date Published 1781
  • Pages 272
  • Size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
  • Keywords Law, Jurisprudence, English Law, Lawsuits, Courts, King's Bench
  • Size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

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Geography and Plays
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Geography and Plays

by Gertrude Stein

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1st edition, 2nd printing binding. A collection of plays, poems and stories from avant-garde, feminist writer, Gertrude Stein. Published by The Four Seas Company, Boston, 1922. Hardcover. 419 pp. Contains Stein's experimental writing style with an introduction by Sherwood Anderson. No dust jacket. Binding has minor chipping and bumping on corners. edges and on head of spine along with some light soiling. Hinge is intact but slightly loose through the first 6-8 pages of the book. Ink name and date on FFEP. Pages are clean and unmarked. No tears!
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The Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde: Ten Volumes
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The Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde: Ten Volumes

by Oscar Wilde

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Lovely set of Oscar Wilde's complete works. This is a deluxe, limited edition; #508 of 1000. Boards are slightly soiled and spine ends are bumped with mild chipping. Volume II has had some repair to a cracked outer spine edge. Marbled endpapers with a beautiful owner's bookplate in each volume. No internal markings. Many deckle-edged pages are not cut, especially in lesser known works. Hinges are slightly loose but intact. A very readable set with care to handling. Extra shipping will be added to the final cost, not to exceed $30 for standard media mail shipping. NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING ON THESE LARGE SETS.
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Twenty Years Among the Bulls and Bears of Wall Street
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Twenty Years Among the Bulls and Bears of Wall Street

by Matthew Hale Smith

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This 160 year-old book is in very good condition considering its age. Binding is soiled, scuffed and gilt titles are faded. Corners and spine ends are bumped. Hinges are tight and pages somewhat browned with age with occasional foxing, especially on end papers. Twelve black and white engravings throughout. The early days of New York's stock market is described with all its characters, swindlers, winners and losers playing their part.
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Seneca's Morals by Way of Abstract.
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Seneca's Morals by Way of Abstract.: Of Benefits, Part 1. (1682)

by R. L' Estrange

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The outer binding of this leather-bound book shows many signs of wear over the last 340 years, but the hinges are firm and intact. Endpapers are heavily toned and there are some light pencil scrawls on REP's (child scribbling?). Some end papers have small tears and creases. Published by the long-time printing firm, Thomas Newcomb for another London printer, Joseph Hindmarsh, at the "Black Bull in Cornhill, near the Royal Exchange." Seneca was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman and dramatist.
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The Four Million
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The Four Million

by O. Henry

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A second impression of what has been described as "a surprisingly rare" edition of O. Henry's second published work. The collection of short stories includes his most famous, The Gift of the Magi, that first appeared in McClure's Magazine and was first published in book form in this edition.
The binding is slightly rubbed and soiled with mild fading to spine. Corners are bumped with slight fraying at spine ends. Hinge is partially cracked but very much intact and firm. There is evidence of some moisture staining to the first 15-20 pages of the book along the bottom edge, but no text is impaired. No internal markings. There is a lovely 'period' owner's bookplate on the FEP.
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Geography and Plays
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Geography and Plays

by Gertrude Stein

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1st edition, 2nd printing binding. A collection of plays, poems and stories from avant-garde, feminist writer, Gertrude Stein. Published by The Four Seas Company, Boston, 1922. Hardcover. 419 pp. Contains Stein's experimental writing style with an introduction by Sherwood Anderson. No dust jacket. Binding has minor chipping and bumping on corners. edges and on head of spine along with some light soiling. Hinge is intact but slightly loose through the first 6-8 pages of the book. Ink name and date on FFEP. Pages are clean and unmarked. No tears!
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The Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde: Ten Volumes
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The Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde: Ten Volumes

by Oscar Wilde

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Lovely set of Oscar Wilde's complete works. This is a deluxe, limited edition; #508 of 1000. Boards are slightly soiled and spine ends are bumped with mild chipping. Volume II has had some repair to a cracked outer spine edge. Marbled endpapers with a beautiful owner's bookplate in each volume. No internal markings. Many deckle-edged pages are not cut, especially in lesser known works. Hinges are slightly loose but intact. A very readable set with care to handling. Extra shipping will be added to the final cost, not to exceed $30 for standard media mail shipping. NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING ON THESE LARGE SETS.
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Twenty Years Among the Bulls and Bears of Wall Street
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Twenty Years Among the Bulls and Bears of Wall Street

by Matthew Hale Smith

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This 160 year-old book is in very good condition considering its age. Binding is soiled, scuffed and gilt titles are faded. Corners and spine ends are bumped. Hinges are tight and pages somewhat browned with age with occasional foxing, especially on end papers. Twelve black and white engravings throughout. The early days of New York's stock market is described with all its characters, swindlers, winners and losers playing their part.
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Seneca's Morals by Way of Abstract.
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Seneca's Morals by Way of Abstract.: Of Benefits, Part 1. (1682)

by R. L' Estrange

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The outer binding of this leather-bound book shows many signs of wear over the last 340 years, but the hinges are firm and intact. Endpapers are heavily toned and there are some light pencil scrawls on REP's (child scribbling?). Some end papers have small tears and creases. Published by the long-time printing firm, Thomas Newcomb for another London printer, Joseph Hindmarsh, at the "Black Bull in Cornhill, near the Royal Exchange." Seneca was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman and dramatist.
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The Four Million
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The Four Million

by O. Henry

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A second impression of what has been described as "a surprisingly rare" edition of O. Henry's second published work. The collection of short stories includes his most famous, The Gift of the Magi, that first appeared in McClure's Magazine and was first published in book form in this edition.
The binding is slightly rubbed and soiled with mild fading to spine. Corners are bumped with slight fraying at spine ends. Hinge is partially cracked but very much intact and firm. There is evidence of some moisture staining to the first 15-20 pages of the book along the bottom edge, but no text is impaired. No internal markings. There is a lovely 'period' owner's bookplate on the FEP.
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An Historical Treatise of an Action or Suit at Law; and of the Proceedings Used in the Courts of...
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An Historical Treatise of an Action or Suit at Law; and of the Proceedings Used in the Courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas, from the Original Process to Judgment

by Boote R

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Butterworth and others, London and Dublin 1823, sixth ed, with considerable additions, 8vo, in full calf, front board detached, lacks front and rear endpapers, text block sound. Title continues: .To Which is Prefixed an Historical Treatise of the Courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas, b y Geo Crompton and B. J. Sellon..
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An Historical Treatise of an Action or Suit at Law

by BOOTE R

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London: W. Owen, 1781 pp xxxi + 268 + 4 Internally very good, booksellers label on inside front cover, text-block firm. The full leather cover (looks to be contemporary although label is later) is sound with some markings and evidence of repairs to joins between spine and boards
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An Historical Treatise of an Action or Suit at Law ; etc

by BOOTE R

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London: W. Johnston, G.Kearsly, W.Owen, W.Griffin and W.Flexney, 1766 pp xxxi + 264 Internally very good , stamp of Rosstrevor House Library on fep, MS note on inside front cover, binding firm, cover (contemporary) somewhat worn and scuffed
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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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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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9780744009552 / 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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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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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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1906
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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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