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Boston: Jenks, Hickling, and Swan. Good with no dust jacket; Pages toned, boards worn, dampstained and . sunned, vol. 1 gift inscription and dampstaining to lower half of boards . and text.. 1854. Hardcover. A married set in two volumes (volume one in ribbed dark brown cloth while volume two is in patterned lighter brown cloth). Uniform gilt lettering and designs on spines, boards stamped in blind. 332; 355 pp. An early American edition of Dickens only book written for children - his own, in fact - which provides his lively view of English history from ancient times through the beginning of Queen Victorias reign. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .
Lectures on Modern History 2 Volumes by William Smyth - 1848
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Lectures on Modern History 2 Volumes
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Lectures on Modern History 2 Volumes - William Smyth
Two volume set, series 1 1848, in full leather bindings with gilt tiles and marbled edges, a beautiful set in very collectible condition throughout.From the Irruption of the Northern Nations to the Close of the American Revolution
Book Condition: Very Good (both volumes) with only a couple of minor foxing marks throughout the entire volumes, strong binding, clean copies.
Two volume set, series 1 1848, in full leather bindings with gilt tiles and marbled edges, a beautiful set in very collectible condition throughout.From the Irruption of the Northern Nations to the Close of the American Revolution
Book Condition: Very Good (both volumes) with only a couple of minor foxing marks throughout the entire volumes, strong binding, clean copies.
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A Child's History of England
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Sylvie and Bruno/Sylvie and Bruno Concluded 2 Vol.
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In 2 volumes, frontispiece with titles to each volume (including tissue-guarded to first volume), illustrations in text throughout.Sylvie and Bruno Concluded is in the people's edition cover with original uncancelled title page First Edition, Reprint
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The Crusades / The Story of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem
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Second impression. xxx+467 pp.+1 folding map h.t. 20,2x14,5 cm. The Story of the Nations / T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1899. --- Pictorial cloth gilt (publishers binding). Some wear to extremities. B&W illustrations. Tight binding. Occasional light foxing. Unmarked.
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Le Premier Grenadier De France La Tour D'auvergne
by Paul Deroulede
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Le Premier Grenadier De France La Tour D'AuvergneRare softcover with removable fold-over outer boards 1886Limited Edition of 1000 copies signed by publisher George HurtrelBook Condition: Very Good (see images)Dust Jacket Condition: Fold over cloth cover with ribbon ties (missing) otherwise great clean condition (see images)Will be despatched signed for and well protected for transit. Any questions or further images please ask.
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The Blue Bird
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The Blue Bird - Maurice MaeterlinckRare first edition first printing by Methuen in 1909 Book Condition: Good (see images) Spine faded. Some foxing to pages, mainly confined to first and last few pages, gilt top edge with rough cut bottom and side edges. Small neat owners inscription to FEP.
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A Child's History of England
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Boston: Jenks, Hickling, and Swan. Good with no dust jacket; Pages toned, boards worn, dampstained and . sunned, vol. 1 gift inscription and dampstaining to lower half of boards . and text.. 1854. Hardcover. A married set in two volumes (volume one in ribbed dark brown cloth while volume two is in patterned lighter brown cloth). Uniform gilt lettering and designs on spines, boards stamped in blind. 332; 355 pp. An early American edition of Dickens only book written for children - his own, in fact - which provides his lively view of English history from ancient times through the beginning of Queen Victorias reign. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .
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Sylvie and Bruno/Sylvie and Bruno Concluded 2 Vol.
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In 2 volumes, frontispiece with titles to each volume (including tissue-guarded to first volume), illustrations in text throughout.Sylvie and Bruno Concluded is in the people's edition cover with original uncancelled title page First Edition, Reprint
Slight rubbing and marking to covers and to endpapers; with bumping to corners, some foxing and marking to first and last few leaves of second volume, both volumes in good condition , green cloth, red and black illustration to upper boards with red borders and black decorative titles, black decorative titles with red detail to lower boards and spines.
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The Crusades / The Story of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem
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Second impression. xxx+467 pp.+1 folding map h.t. 20,2x14,5 cm. The Story of the Nations / T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1899. --- Pictorial cloth gilt (publishers binding). Some wear to extremities. B&W illustrations. Tight binding. Occasional light foxing. Unmarked.
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Le Premier Grenadier De France La Tour D'auvergne
by Paul Deroulede
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Le Premier Grenadier De France La Tour D'AuvergneRare softcover with removable fold-over outer boards 1886Limited Edition of 1000 copies signed by publisher George HurtrelBook Condition: Very Good (see images)Dust Jacket Condition: Fold over cloth cover with ribbon ties (missing) otherwise great clean condition (see images)Will be despatched signed for and well protected for transit. Any questions or further images please ask.
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The Blue Bird
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The Blue Bird - Maurice MaeterlinckRare first edition first printing by Methuen in 1909 Book Condition: Good (see images) Spine faded. Some foxing to pages, mainly confined to first and last few pages, gilt top edge with rough cut bottom and side edges. Small neat owners inscription to FEP.
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Lectures on Modern History from the irruption of the northern nations to the close of the American revolution 2 volumes
by William Smyth
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William Pickering J. & J. J. Deighton , 1848. Good. pages are in fine shape boards loose polished leather boards gold page edges around
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Lectures on Modern History; The Irruption of the Northern Nations to the Close of the American Revolution. New Edition in Two Volumes. Vol.II
by Smyth, William
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London: Bohn, 1854. i+532pp.+cat. Embossed green cloth, gilt spine.. Decorative Cloth. Good. 7 1/2 X 5.
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Lectures on Modern History; from The Irruption of the Northern Nations to the Close of the American Revolution. In Two Volumes. COMPLETE.
by Smyth, William
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GB: William Pickering, 1840. Full leather with twin burgundy & black title labels. All edges marbled. Endpapers spotted. Faitlyclean tight books but some repait to spine of Volume 2. A good working set. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 1500g. . 1st Edition. Hardback. Good/No DW.
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Lectures on the French Revolution (in three volumes) and Lectures on Modern History (in two volumes)
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Cambridge / London: J. and J. Deighton / William Pickering, 1842. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Five volumes, 6" x 9". One split hinge, various small flaws, overall very good. Extra shipping charges will apply for this five volume set..
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
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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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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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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…
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