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New York: G.P. Putnam's & Co, 1853. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. ALL SEVEN MAPS REMOVED FOR STUDY AND PROTECTION, AND PRESENT.Brown embossed cloth, double-ruled in blind. Appears rebacked with original spine laid down, lettered in copper. Seven fold-out maps, and eight plates. Pages supple and bright. [vi], p.1 i, 7-404pp. frontis, plates (partly fold.) plans (partly fold.), fold. maps. 22 cm. Full of fascinating information, including lists of owners of properties, number of Negroes "owned" by each family, Biographical sketches of early NY residents, appearance of the city in 1748, and in 1756; early grants and deeds; Contested election of 1701; keys and explanation of certain maps, and a full index. A Ton of information on early New York City.
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HISTORY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (WITH SEVEN MAPS)
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GARDEN DESIGN PAMPHLETS - IN DUTCH - 1600s. 1. DEN NEDERLANDTSEN HOVENIER....BESCHRIJVENDE ALDERHANDE PRINCELIJKE EN HEERLIJKCKE LUST-HOVEN EN HOF-STEDEDN, EN HOE MEN DE SELVE, MET VEELDERLEY UYTNEMENDE BOOMEN, BLOEMEN EN KRUYDEN, KAN BEPLANTEN, BEZAEYEN, EN VERCIEREN. ------------------------ 2. TWEE HONDERT MODELLEN, VOOR DE LIEFHEBBERS VAN HOVEN EN THUYNEN : BLOEM-PERCKEN, PARTERRES OF LOOF-WERCKEN TE LEGGEN : NOCH EENIGE MODELLEN OM PRIEELEN, LAT-WERCKEN EN DOOL-HOVEN NA DE KONST OP TE STELLEN, ALS OOCK VERSCHEYDEN SONNE-WIJSERS. ------------------------ 3. DEN VERSTANDIGEN HOVENIER, OVER DE TWAELF MAENDEN VAN 'T JAER....HOE MEN ALDERHANDE OOFT EN FRUYT, KRUYDEN EN BLOEMEN, WORTELEN EN ZADEN, OP SIJN BEHOORLIJCKE TIJDT SAL VERGADEREN. ------------------------ 4. DE MEDICYN-WINCKEL, OF ERVAREN HUYS-HOUDER....EEN ONDERRICHTINGE, HOE UYT VERSCHEYDEN BLOEMEN EN KRUYDEN, NUTTE EN WEL-RUYCKENDE WATEREN, SAL KONNEN UYTTRECKEN, EN DISTILLEREN. ------------------------ 5. DEN NAERSTIGEN BYEN-HOUDER ONDERRECHTENDE
by Van der Groen, J, Nyland, P.
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Amsterdam: Michiel de Groot, 1670. Softcover. Good. Lot of Five Pamphlets, all octavos in wraps. In 17th-Century Dutch. Loose translations in English (provided by a native Dutch speaker) as follows: 1. "The Dutch Gardener"..Describing all kinds of "prince-like", royal gardens showing how to plan, sow and decorate with trees, flowers and herbal plants. Illustrations depict garden layouts, plans for flower beds, etc. Note: Van Groen was the master gardener for the Prince of Orange. Plain wraps. 15 full page copper plate engravings, including two double page. 40 pages. Some llight wear to wraps, binding tight. Pages ragged at front edge, some light staining to front margins, light foxing, some to illustrations. 2. "Two Hundred Plans for lovers of nurseries and gardens." Short text with 57 full page engravings showing garden layouts, plans for pergolas, lattice work, mazes and sundials. 52 pages, plain wraps, binding tight with light foxing. 3. "The Sensible Gardener for the Twelve Months of the…
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THE MEDUSA TOUCH
by Van Greenaway, Peter
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London, England: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1973. FIRST EDITION (NAP). Hardcover. Very Good Plus / Very Good. Colin Hay (Jacket illustrations). Octavo, 8 in. x 5.25 in., pp. 255. Navy blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Surface tears to front free endpaper (sticker removed?). Otherwise, interior unmarked. Light rubbing to edges of dustjacket (with fabulous front panel illustration by Colin Hay), and an inch or so of past bleed-through to top of front hinge (see photos). Price clipped. Peter Van Greenaway (1929 - 1988) was a British novelist, the author of numerous thrillers with elements of horror and satire. He was born and educated in London, worked briefly in commercial art and acted in theatre ... Van Greenaway is probably best known for The Medusa Touch, which was made into a film starring Richard Burton. The story's main character is a radically disenchanted novelist with highly destructive telekinetic powers. The Medusa Touch is one of several books featuring the character Inspector Cherry…
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AUDUBON'S BIRDS OF AMERICA : GIANT ARTISTS' COLOURING BOOK (MULTILINGUAL EDITION); 24 Designs Printed on Museum-Quality Watercolour Paper for Wet and Dry Colouring Techniques
by van Roojen, Pepin
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Amsterdam, NL: The Pepin Press, 2016. As New Still in Shrinkwrap. Folio, 16.5 in. x 11.8 in. Item in shrink-wrap. "Twenty-four detailed designs by the famous ornithologist and artist Audobon (1785-1851) meticulously redrawn to make them suitable for hand colouring. Printed on exhibition quality professional 200 gsm watercolour paper." (from back cover).
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REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. (7 OF 8 VOLUMES)
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Springfield, Illinois: State of Illinois (H.W. Rokker, State Printer and Binder), 1886. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Fair Only. 8vos. (8 3/4 in. x 5 3/4 in.) Cloth-bound, dark green, with faded gilt lettering to spines. MISSING Volume IV.Volumes well-used, a little loosey-goosey. Most volumes in need of hinge reinforcement/repair (boards beginning to separate), but holding. Most volumes show crude reinforcement with brown gummed paper. All have previous owner's name scratched out in blue. Reading set only!! Huge amounts of information about Illinois infantry companies, individual soldiers name, rank, dates of service and muster, etc. Beginning in 1861. This is a revision by Brigadier General J.W. Vance. "One of the better adjutant general's compilations; descriptive rosters are given for most units" (Nevins II, p. 152) An adjutant general officer is responsible for providing personnel support that affects Soldiers' overall welfare and well-being, while assisting commanders by accounting for and…
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SPACE OPERA
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San Francisco, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1984. First Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Very Good Plus. Octavo, 9.5 in. x 6.25 in., pp. 143. Limited edition of 600 copies. Black sparkled boards with white title to spine. Very light rubbing to edges of dustjacket. Protected in mylar. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for Lyonesse: Madouc; an Edgar (the mystery…
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GALACTIC EFFECTUATOR
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San Francisco, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1980. Stated First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Plus / Good Plus. Octavo, 9.5 in. x 6.25 in., pp. 171. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Light yellow boards with black title to spine. Light rubbing to extremities. Price clipped. Protected in mylar. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for Lyonesse: Madouc; an Edgar (the mystery…
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DEMON PRINCE II: THE KILLING MACHINE
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San Francisco, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1981. Leather-bound. Very Good. Octavo, 9.5 in. x 6.25 in., pp. 158. Limited edition of 700 copies. Dark green leather boards with gilt frames and fleurons, and black title, to front and spine. Bottom corners lightly nudged. small scuff mark to front. Marbled endpapers. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for Lyonesse: Madouc; an…
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THE COMPLETE MAGNUS RIDOLPH
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San Francisco, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1984. First Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Plus / Very Good Plus. Octavo, 9.5 in. x 6.5 in., pp. 204. Midnight blue cloth-covered boards with silver title to spine. Very light rubbing to bottom of boards, and to top/bottom of dustjacket spine. Protected in mylar. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for Lyonesse: Madouc; an…
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THE FACE
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San Francisco, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1980. First Hardcver Edition. Leather-bound. Very Good. Octavo, 9.5 in. x 6.25 in., pp. 225. Limited edition of 700 copies. Blue leather boards with gilt frames and fleurons, and red title, to front and spines. Marbled endpapers. Rear corners bumped. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for Lyonesse: Madouc; an Edgar (the mystery…
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THE LAST CASTLE (SIGNED BY ILLUSTRATOR); Illustrated by Alicia Austin
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San Francisco, CA: Underwood/Miller, 1980. First cloth edition. Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good Plus. Alicia Austin. Small folio, 12.25 in x 9.25 in., pp. 116, [1]. Illustrated with color frontispiece and 21 black and white ink drawings. SIgnature of illustrator laid in on card slip (8.25 in x 4 in.). Light plum boards with silver title to spine. Light rubbing to extremities. Corners lightly nudged. Very light rubbing to top edge of dustjacket. Protected in mylar. First cloth edition limited to 1200 copies. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010…
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CHATEAU D'IF AND OTHER STORIES
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San Francisco, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1990. Stated First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Plus / Very Good Plus. Octavo, 9.5 in. x 6.25 in., pp. 284. White cloth-covered boards with blue title to spine. Very light rubbing to board edges. Very light rubbing to dustjacket edges. Protected in mylar. Contains five, short science fiction novellas: 1) Abercrombie Station; 2) Cholwell's Chickens; 3) Chateau D'If; 4) Gift of Gab; 5) Rumfuddle. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last…
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MASKE: THAERY (SIGNED)
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New York: Berkley Publishing, 1976. Hardcover. Very Good Plus / Very Good. Octavo, 8.6 in. x 5.7 in., pp. 215. Bright green cloth-covered boards with thite title to spine. Signed by the author on title page. Very light rubbing to edges of boards. Bit of spotting to top-edge. Light rubbing to dustjacket. Small creases to dustjacket's top front corner and top of spine. Protected in mylar. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World…
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LIGHT FROM A LONE STAR (SIGNED); Introduction by Russell Letson
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Cambridge, Mass: The Nesfa Press, 1985. Stated FIrst Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Near FIne. 12mo, 7.25 in. x 5.25 in., pp. xiii, 125, [3]. Signed by the author in felt pen on title page. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt title to spine. Protected in mylar. Limited edition of 1000. SIx stories, plus an interview by Tim Underwood, and "A Vance Encyclopedia." "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984…
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LYONESSE MADOUC
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Novato, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1989. Hardcover. Very Good Plus / Very Good Plus. Octavo, 9.5 in. x 6.25 in., pp. 358. Forest green boards with gilt title to spine. Light rubbing to extremities. Light sunning to top edge of boards. Light rubbing to edges of dustjacket. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for Lyonesse: Madouc; an Edgar (the mystery equivalent of the…
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THE BEST OF JACK VANCE; With an Introduction by Barry N. Malzberg
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New York: Taplinger Publishing Company, 1978. Hardcover. Very Good Plus / Near Fine. Octavo, 8.4 in. x 5,.5 in., pp. x, [2], 274. Blue cloth boards over amber spine. Dark blue title to spine. Very light rubbing to extremities. Protected in mylar. Seven selections revealing Vance' s talent." Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for Lyonesse: Madouc; an Edgar (the mystery…
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VANDALS OF THE VOID
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Boston, Mass: Gregg Press (G.K. Hall & Co.), 1979. Stated First Printiing. Hardcover. Like New / Very Good. Mike Symes (Jacket). Octavo, 8.25 in. x 5.5 in., pp. vii, [3], 213. Black cloth-covered boards with silver title to spine. Light rubbing and a few small creases to dustjacket edges. Very small chips to dustjacket corners. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for…
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CADWAL II : ECCE AND OLD EARTH
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Novato, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1991. Stated First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Very Good (dustjacket) / Very Good (slipcase). Octavo, 9.4 in. x 6.2 in., pp. 313. Limited edition #399/500, signed by the author on bound presentation page. White cloth-covered boards with gilt title to spine. Marbled endpapers. Rubbing to fore-edges of dustjacket. White slipcase lightly rubbed and shows light age-toning. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in…
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MONSTERS IN ORBIT
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London, England: Dennis Dobson, 1977. First British Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Near Fine. Octavo, 8 in. x 5.25 in., pp. 119. Jacket design by Richard Weaver. Black boards with silver title to spine. Protected in mylar. "Jack (John Holbrook) Vance (San Francisco, August 28, 1916 - Oakland, May 26, 2013) was an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen. Other pen names (each used only once) included Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse. Among his awards are: Hugo Awards, in 1963 for The Dragon Masters, in 1967 for The Last Castle, and in 2010 for his memoir This is Me, Jack Vance!; a Nebula Award in 1966, also for The Last Castle; the Jupiter Award in 1975; the World Fantasy Award in 1984 for life achievement and in 1990 for Lyonesse: Madouc; an Edgar (the mystery equivalent of the Nebula) for the best first mystery novel in 1961…
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THE RED CROSS GIRLS WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY
by Vandercook, Margaret
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Philadelphia, PA: John C. Winston Co, 1917. Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good. 12mo. 7.4 in. x 5 in., pp. 261. Illustrated with frontispiece engraving of a story scene. Ochre boards with red and black World War I scene and nurse, and black title, stamped to front. Red and black title and nurse to spine. Light shelfwear to corners and top/bottom of spine. Small dent to top of spine. Spotting to edges. Decorated endpapers. Bit of play to rear hinge. Light rubbing to dustjacket edges with a few short closed tears. Light soiling to rear of dustjacket. Margaret Vandercook (1877-1958) did not become a professional writer until after her husband's death in 1908, but has since been described as the queen of Camp Fire writers, writing twenty-one Camp Fire novels under her own name as well as the pseudonym "Margaret Love Sanderson." In addition to the Camp Fire Girls series, Margaret is also known for her other girls series books which include the Ranch Girls series, Red Cross Girls series, and Girl Scouts…
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