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Philadelphia, PA: Jefferies and Mans. Very Good- in Good dust jacket. 1949. Hardcover. An edition in Very Good- condition with a tear at the bottom of the front pastedown by the spine and general aging and edgewear to the boards in a Good dust-jacket that is different shade of tan with brown lettering. It has some scuffing, edgewear and closed tears; A brief history of the Carmelite Order and biography of Mother Therese of Jesus, Foundress of the Carmelite Monastery at Allentown; 8vo; 217 pages; TBC; FSA .

New York And London: Funk & Wagnalls Company. Good. 1917. Hardcover. An edition in Good condition with rubbing to the edges of the aged and shelfworn boards and an owner's library stamping on the front pastedown; 8vo; 565 pages; TBC; .

Colonial Park, PA: The Colonial Publication. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1942. Hardcover. 0500250618 . Edition in Near Fine condition with some rubbing in a Very Good- dust-jacket with chipping and tearing ; ; 8vo; 178 pages; FSA .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399132430 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; Scarlet is a unique and compelling debut novel that tells the story of Henry, a young man who has been diagnosed with a rare and deadly disease. Henry begins to question what is truly important in life as he wrestles with the impending prospect of death. As he struggles to find a way to live while still holding on to what he believes is important, Henry meets Scarlet, a mysterious woman who helps him to see that life is more than just a series of events that happen to us. Scarlet teaches Henry that there is beauty in all things, even death, and that the only thing that truly matters is the moment we are living in.; 8vo .

Boston, Toronto, and London: Little, Brown and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0316004111 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly foxed top edge in about Fine dust-jacket; Hayduke Lives! is a hilarious and heartwarming story about a lovable dog who returns to his owners after being missing for years. The story is full of exciting adventures and is perfect for fans of old-fashioned, family-fun stories.; 8vo .

Boulder, CO: Colorado Associated University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1976. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0870810669 . A Very Good first edition/first printing with minor rubbing to edges in alike dust-jackets. Crossed out gift inscription on front end paper; A history of the Centennial State; 8vo; 324 pages; FSA .

New York: The Orion Press. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. c1959. Cloth. Very Good condition with bumped corners, edgewear and a gift inscription on the front free endpaper in a Good+ dust-jacket wit hsome soiling and edgewear; A delightful satire of married life. Translated from the French, written by an anonymous author who expounds on the "pains and torments" in wait for those men who contemplate wedding; 8vo; 221 pages .

Chicago: W. B. Conkey Company. Good+. Hardcover. A Good+ edition that has inking from a previous owner in the front and rear in addition to a name stamp, a separating spine hinge and soiling and edgewear to the covers ; Rollo in Switzerland is about a Swiss Mastiff who is taken from his home and family to be a working dog in England. Rollo makes friends along the way and eventually makes his way back to Switzerland.; 16mo; 180 pages .

Akron, Ohio: The Superior Printing Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. An edition with aging, soiling, tanning to the pages and a sticker on the rear board; The story of Xerxes, ruler of Persia and one of the most powerful men in the ancient world, is a tale of ambition, conquest, and tragedy. This book tells the story of Xerxes' attempt to conquer Greece, and the devastating consequences of his quest.; 8vo; 263 pages .

Akron, Ohio: The Superior Printing Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition that has soiling and other general wear to the boards and tanned pages ; The book Makers of History: Pyrrhus by Abbott tells the story of Pyrrhus, a king in the Hellenistic period who fought against Rome.; 8vo; 264 pages .

Akron, Ohio: The Superior Printing Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. An edition that is Very Good- and has soiling and other general wear to the boards and pages ; This book tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots, from her childhood to her time as Queen of Scotland. It describes her relationships with her father, James VI of Scotland, her husband, Francis II of France, and her half brother, Charles I of Scotland. It also describes her rebellions against the English, her imprisonment, and her death.; 8vo; 233 pages .

New York And London: Harper & Brothers Publishers. Very Good-. c1883. Hardcover. A four volume set in Very Good- condition, boards little rubbed, lightly cocked spines, some tearing to aged pages; The History of Napoleon Bonaparte in four volumes, from his early campaigns until his death; Vol. 1/4/2024; 4to .

Akron, Ohio: The Superior Printing Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition that is heavily soiled and worn around the edges with agewear to the pages as well; This book tells the story of the great Persian king Darius III and his conquests. It is an excellent resource for students studying world history. Darius is a fascinating figure, and the book does a good job of explaining his motivations and how he managed his empire.; 8vo; 250 pages .

Akron, Ohio: The Superior Printing Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition that has tanned pages, soiling to the boards and some chipping to the lower board edges ; A fascinating and well-researched biography of Alfred the Great, king of Wessex from 871-899. Abbott does a great job of contextualizing Alfred within the changing political landscape of the 8th century, and he paints a nuanced portrait of a ruler who was both brilliant and ruthless. Highly recommend.; Vol. 2; 8vo; 229 pages .

New York And London: Harper & Brothers Publishers. Good+. c1883. Hardcover. The first of four volumes in Good+ condition with a cocked spine, rubbing and soiling to the aged boards, and aging to the pages. Pages 29-32 have some tearing that obstructs some of the words; The book covers the life of Napoleon Bonaparte from his early years as a soldier to his rise to power as the first Emperor of France. It includes a detailed analysis of Napoleon's campaigns in Egypt, Italy, and Russia, as well as his final defeat at Waterloo.; Vol. 1; 4to; 304 pages; 51945: four volume set .

Chicago: W. B. Conkey Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. A soiled, foxed, and generally ageworn edition in Very Good- condition with a previous owner's name inked on the front free endpaper ; In this delightful novel, Rollo, a wisecracking dog, is sent to Paris to live with his uncle. The city is new to him, and he quickly discovers that there are many new things to explore - including people. As he gets to know his new friends and makes new ones, Rollo learns about France and its culture. This entertaining story is sure to delight readers young and old.; 16mo; 183 pages .

Akron, Ohio: The Superior Printing Company. Very Good. Hardcover. A heavily soiled edition with tanned pages in Very Good condition ; This book tells the story of Cyrus the Great, one of the most influential and powerful rulers of ancient Persia. Cyrus was a visionary ruler who helped expand the Persian empire by conquering new territories. His achievements have been recognized by historians as some of the greatest in the history of the world.; Vol. 3; 8vo; 251 pages .

Akron, Ohio: The Superior Printing Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. An edition that is Very Good- and has soiling and other general wear to the boards and pages ; The book tells the story of Hernando Cortez, a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition to Mexico in the 1520s. Cortez was a brave and determined leader, and his conquests led to the Spanish colonization of much of North America.; 8vo; 287 pages .

Chicago: W. B. Conkey Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition that is scuffed, soiled, discolored and generally worn. A previous owner's name is inscribed on the front flyleaf; Rollo in Holland is an exciting story about a young Dutch sheep named Rollo who goes on an amazing journey with his friends. Along the way, Rollo learns a lot about life and the importance of friendship. He also experiences some fun adventures, and eventually becomes a famous sheep farmer. This book is perfect for children who love animals and adventure.; 16mo; 167 pages .

Chicago: W. B. Conkey Company. Very Good-. Hardcover. An edition in Very Good- condition that has soiling to the edges of the aged boards, soiling throughout and some writing on the front flyleaf ; Rollo in Geneva is the story of a young dog who, after being abandoned at the Geneva train station, is taken in by a kindly couple. The couple teach Rollo manners and how to behave in a new setting, but when the couple moves away, Rollo must find a new home. With the help of a few friends, Rollo finds a new home and becomes part of a loving family.; 16mo; 175 pages .