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Sin In The Second City : Madams, Ministers, Playboys, And The Battle For  America's Soul

Sin In The Second City : Madams, Ministers, Playboys, And The Battle For America's Soul

by Abbott, Karen

New York, New York: Random House. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 2007. First Edition: Fourth Printing. Hard Cover. 356 pages: 6.5 x 9.5 in.: 2: KB#007273: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Step into the perfumed parlors of the Everleigh Club, the most famous brothel in American history–and the catalyst for a culture war that rocked the nation. With a cast of... Read more about this item
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A$45.82
Social Practice and Political Culture in the Turkish Republic

Social Practice and Political Culture in the Turkish Republic

by MICHAEL E.MEEKER

Istanbul: The Isis Press, 2004. Paperback. New. 17x24 cm. In English. 370 p. Introduction; 1.1971. "The Black Sea Turks: Some Aspects of Their Ethnic and Cultural Background," International Journal of Middle East Studies 2: 318-345; 2.1976a. "Meaning and Society in the Near East: Examples from the Black Sea Turks and Levantine Arabs (1)," International Journal of Middle East Studies 7: 243-270; 3.1976b. "Meaning and Society in the Near East: Examples from the Black Sea Turks and Levantine Arabs (2),"... Read more about this item
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A$56.88
Tall Ships The Golden Age of Sail

Tall Ships The Golden Age of Sail

by McCutchan, Philip

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1976. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Some creasing to the edges of front and rear DJ flaps. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Previous owner's details (neat stamp) to front pastedown, hidden by the front flap.. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 160 pages. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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A$24.00
THE CLIMBING BOYS.

THE CLIMBING BOYS.

by Strange, K.H

Allison & Busby. London 1982. First edition.. Small brown mark near inner margin first few ff. o/w VG+ in VG+ d/w.. Black cloth boards. xiv + 146pp. illustrated b/w photos, plates, drawings. Inscribed by author on ffep.
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A$23.59
Jewish Journalism and Printing Houses in the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey

Jewish Journalism and Printing Houses in the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey

by Ed: Gad NASSI

Istanbul: The Isis Press, 2001. Paperback. New. 17x24 cm. In English. 170 p. Contents: The Jewish Press in Turkey; Synoptic List of Ottoman-Turkish-Jewish and Other Sephardic Journals; Hebrew Printing Houses in the Ottoman Empire; Amplified Glossary of Book Printing; A Bibliography of Works on Journalism and Book Printing in the Ottoman Empire and Turkey.
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A$45.82
Lloyd's Calendar 1956

Lloyd's Calendar 1956

hb, no d/w, 738pp. Many illustrated period advertisements.
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A$19.66
Ancient Rye : An Illustrated Historical Handbook

Ancient Rye : An Illustrated Historical Handbook

by J. L. Deacon

Rye, Sussex: Printing and Publishing House, 1927. No marks or inscriptions to contents. No creasing to covers or to spine. Very clean very tight pages with lightly marked boards, rubbing to rear and no bumping to corners. 210pp. A well-researched history of the town of Rye in Sussex by the then Mayor of the town which goes back to earliest times and has much detail from the 16th century onwards. Fifth edition. Well illustrated.. Soft Cover. Good. 6.25 x 7.25 Inches.
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A$29.49
Golden Years of Poole

Golden Years of Poole

by Various

Elland: True North Books, 1999. Book. Near MINT. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 104 pages, 775g. Pictorial laminated Boards Near MINT. Illustrated with b/w photographs. A nostalgic look at life in Poole mainly during the War Time and Post War Years..
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A$20.17
Arabistan ve Araplar: Tunc Cagi’ndan Islam’in Gelisine Kadar

Arabistan ve Araplar: Tunc Cagi’ndan Islam’in Gelisine Kadar

by Robert G. Hoyland

Ankara: Ankara Okulu Yayinlari, 2022. New. Paperback. 13x21 cm. In Turkish. 432 p. Hz. Muhammed'in (sav) İslam'ın öğretisini vaaz etmesinden çok önce, onun anavatanı Arabistan'da yaşayan tüccar ve savaşçılar dünya tarihinde önemli bir rol oynamışlardı.Arabistan ve Araplar, tarih öncesinden İslam'ın gelişine dek bu bölge ve halkları hakkında güncel ve tek ciltlik bir incelemeyi ortaya koymaktadır.Robert Hoyland; yazıtlar, şiirler, tarihi ve arkeolojik bulgular gibi çeşitli... Read more about this item
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A$79.01
Country Life Magazine 1962 Nov 22

Country Life Magazine 1962 Nov 22

by The Editor

London: Country Life Ltd, 1962. Name to upper rear edge. No other marks or inscriptions to contents. No creasing to covers. A very clean very tight copy with unmarked very slightly sunned front board, slight foxing effect to rear and no bumping to corners. 1262-1321pp. Vintage social history magazine with main features 'when the wind blew white, triumphs and tragedies of the flat, Edward Alleyn's College Dulwich, coals from Newcastle, Duke of Beaufort's hounds, Fitzwilliam Museum... Read more about this item
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A$16.22
The Silver Age of Venice

The Silver Age of Venice

by Rowdon, Maurice

New York: Praeger Publishers. 1970. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with full page Black and White plates. 192 pages. A history of 18th century Venice. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st US Edition. Hardback.
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A$35.00
SHAM TO ROCK Growing Up in Forties and Fifties Dublin a Memoir

SHAM TO ROCK Growing Up in Forties and Fifties Dublin a Memoir

by DUFFY , GABRIEL

Ireland: Aengus Books, 2003 SIGNED COPY FINE- P/b.1st ed. A Memoir by Gabriel Duffy of 1940's - 50's Dublin , Ireland. Great observation of people & places - an account of the 1st 17 yrs of the author' life - breaking free from the gloom & doom of many Irish autobiographies:- humour , seeing honesty & unabashed; with meticulous researched chapters[ from birth Dublin 1942 - to - delinquency & 1st job ] - radio , films , powerful external influences. Signed & inscribed by... Read more about this item
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A$9.83
Old and New London: A Narrative of its History, its People and its Places (5 Volume Set)

Old and New London: A Narrative of its History, its People and its Places (5 Volume Set)

by Walford, Edward; Thornbury, Walter

London: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, 1880. Ex-library books with usual marks and stamps. No creasing to covers or to spines. Mainly very clean very tight copies with unmarked maroon boards and rubbing to corners and spine ends. Two pages almost loose and one page loose. Dusty page edges. One blank page very dusty. A few marks throughout. Bump to rear fore-edge of Vol 2. 5 x 576pp. Very thorough account of London towards the end of the 19th century. Undated ca 1880. A heavy set.. Hard Cover.... Read more about this item
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A$196.59
Everyday Life in Early India

Everyday Life in Early India

by Edwardes, Michael

London: B T Batsford Ltd, 1969. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Corner of front end paper removed, otherwise book is fine. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with sunned spine. 176pp. Life in India from the 3rd to the 8th century, much of which understanding has been reconstructed from the surviving literature. The author challenges the popular image of a... Read more about this item
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A$19.66
Tarih Boyunca Bati Anadolu'da Isyanlar ve Direnisler.

Tarih Boyunca Bati Anadolu'da Isyanlar ve Direnisler.

by Ahmet Vasfi Pekin

Istanbul: Ege, 2019. New. Paperback. 17x24 cm. In Turkish. 336 p. İçindekiler;

Tunç Çağı'nda Batı Anadolu'da kurulmuş Luvi devletlerinin Hitit baskısına direnişi,
Hellenlerin göçü ve Batı Anadolu'nun dünyanın uygarlık merkezi haline gelişi,
Pers işgali ve İon İsyanı
Aristonikos'un başlattığı halk isyanı ve "Güneş Şehri'' ülküsü,
Şeyh Bedreddin'in takipçisi Börklüce Mustafa'nın Karaburun'daki direnişi,
Batı Anadolu dağlarının sosyal isyancıları: zeybekler,... Read more about this item
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A$79.01
A Scapegoat for All Seasons: The Dönmes or Cyrpto-Jews of Turkey

A Scapegoat for All Seasons: The Dönmes or Cyrpto-Jews of Turkey

by Rifat N. BALI

Istanbul: The Isis Press, 2008. Paperback. New. 17x24 cm. In English. 423 p. 1. A Scapegoat for All Seasons: the Dönmes or Crypto-Jews of Turkey 2. A Delusional Obsession: the "Dönme" Question 3. Statements by Persons Accused of Being Dönmes 4. The Dönmes in Memoirs and Interviews 5. A Testimony by V. Avdet: "How I Discovered the Truth About My Ancestors' Origins" 6. The Nazis Perceptions of the Dönmes 7. Mustafa Kemal and the Claim of his Dönme Roots 8. The Dönmes as a Theme of Turkish... Read more about this item
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A$67.94
Misir Carsisi’ni Dusunmek: Mekansal Pratikler, Ozneler, Gundelik Yasam

Misir Carsisi’ni Dusunmek: Mekansal Pratikler, Ozneler, Gundelik Yasam

by Ö.Sıla Durhan, Yekta Özgüven

Istanbul: Istanbul Arastirmalari Enstitusu, 2021. Paperback. New. 17x24 cm. In Turkish. 391 p. B/w and colour ills. Kitap, İstanbul'un tarihi, mimari ve kültürel mirasının bir parçası olan, Eminönü'nün simgelerinden Mısır Çarşısı'nı kapsamlı bir araştırmayla ele alıyor. Yeni Cami Külliyesi'nin yapılarından biri olarak inşa edildiği 17. yüzyıldan günümüze uzanan bir aralıkta, farklı yoğunluklarda da olsa, bir aktarlar ya da baharat çarşısı olma işlevinin süreklilik... Read more about this item
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A$63.20
The Manchester Genealogist Vol 32 No 4

The Manchester Genealogist Vol 32 No 4

by Kent, J. S. (editor)

Manchester: The Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society, 1996. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and minor bump to upper corner. 235-305pp. Journal of the Manchester, Lancashire, Bolton, Oldham and Anglo-Scottish Family History Societies, Irish Ancestry Group and the Computer Group.. Soft Cover. Fine. 8.25 x 5.75 inches.
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A$9.73
Libraries For All: The Seattle Public Library Passport.

Libraries For All: The Seattle Public Library Passport.

by KOOLHAAS, Rem and Joshua Prince-Ramus, Architects

Seattle: Seattle Public Library, 2008. Signed by Joshua Prince-Ramus, co-principal architect, with the passport stamp for the Seattle Central Public Library. First edition / First printing. Blue and white printed wrappers. Very fine. Joshua Prince-Ramus founded the New York office of OMA in 2000, and was a principal designer, along with Koolhaas, of projects such as the Seattle Public Library and the Guggenheim Las Vegas Museum. In May 2006 the New York office split from OMA to become the firm REX. Rem... Read more about this item
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A$63.20
Les Italiens d'Istanbul au XXe Siecle. Entre Preservation Identitaire et Effacement.

Les Italiens d'Istanbul au XXe Siecle. Entre Preservation Identitaire et Effacement.

by ALESSANDRO PANNUTI

Istanbul: Les Editions Isis, 2008. Paperback. New. 17x25 cm. In French. 680 p. PREMIERE PARTIE : LES HOMMES Chapitre premier : La communauté actuelle par elle-même. Les textes Quelques thèmes, Chapitre II : Traitement des entretiens. Appartenance nationale Evolution du milieu d'insertion et rapports la société turque Histoires et légendes familiales, Chapitre III : Le déclin de la communauté. La différenciation des membres de la communauté. Les "Registres des Citoyens" du Consulat italien Vers... Read more about this item
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A$91.65
A Modern Guide and Index to the Mental Rubrics of Kent's Repertory

A Modern Guide and Index to the Mental Rubrics of Kent's Repertory

by David Sault

Merlyn Publishers, 1992. Fine. Like New except for name penned on title page. Appears unopened / unread. Photo is of the copy we have at Barbed Wire Books.
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A$69.52
The Manchester Genealogist Vol 33 No 2

The Manchester Genealogist Vol 33 No 2

by Kent, J. S. (editor)

Manchester: The Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society, 1997. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and minor bump to upper corner. 81-148pp. Journal of the Manchester, Lancashire, Bolton, Oldham and Anglo-Scottish Family History Societies, Irish Ancestry Group and the Computer Group.. Soft Cover. Fine. 8.25 x 5.75 inches.
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A$9.73
Poor Relief in England and Wales, 1601-1834

Poor Relief in England and Wales, 1601-1834

by Oxley, Geoffrey W

Hardback. Good.
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A$4.21
A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica

A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica

by John Henry Clarke

B Jain Publishers, 1992. 3 vols. Used - Very Good condition. Vol. 1: Abies Can. - Hypericum, Vol. 2: Iberis - Pediculus, Vol. 3: Penthorum - Vaccinium. All vols w/djs. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean, solid 3 volume set with minimal signs of use and no ownership marks. Photo is of 3 volume set that we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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A$86.91
The Waterman's Tale

The Waterman's Tale

by Wood, Sesn

LB Ink, 2018. Appears unread. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 274pp. Sean Wood came as reservoir keeper to the Longdendale Valley chain of reservoirs in 1980. These stretch up into the hills east of Manchester. This is his story. Introduction by Dame Vivienne Westwood.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. 9.25 x 7.5 inches.
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A$13.27