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Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1929. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book Signed by Author. VG+ HB, missing the original glassine cover, but in the original slipcase. Singed by Boyd on the limitation page. Over the limitation notice Boyd has written, "This is one of | the thirty copies | for presentation" and he has marked a # sign on the blank for the number. This edition was limited to 530 copies, with 500 for sale and 30 for presentation. Yellow paper over boards with quarter bound in royal blue cloth with 13 gilt stars stamped on the front cover and a gilt title on the spine. 5 p., 3-351 p. front. (port.), maps.; 23 cm. In addition, a facsimile of a note from Wayne to George Washington is tipped in. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 351 pages. Item Type: Book. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked. Binding is tight; corners sharp, but the head and foot of the spine shows a little wear and there is a small (1/4")… Read More

Forum Konyvkiado, Carteret, NJ, 1971. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Good. Book . Fine HB in G DJ. 814 p. ; 21 cm. 1971 reprint of the 1954 ed. Hungarian ed. of "Hungarian Rhapsody: The life and loves of Franz Liszt." Scarce in this edition and printing. World Cat shows holdings by only three libraries (one in the U.S.). Cream colored paper illustrated with black on red detail of music over boards. Quarter bound in cream colored cloth with title in black on spine. Ribbon bookmark still folded in at the bottom page edge. Illustrated DJ has wear and creasing around the edges. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 814 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; . Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 376. .

Viking Press, New York, 1991. 50th Anniversary. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Near Fine. Illustrator: Robert McCloskey. Book Signed by Author. A Fine copy of this collectible edition of McCloskey's most popular work and 1942 Caldecott Award Winner in a Fine dust jacket that has been protected for some time in a Brodart sleeve. A "With best wishes from the author" bookplate, signed by McCloskey, is pasted in the middle of the half-title page. In addition, this copy retains the rarely-seen "Celebrating 50 Years | 1941-1991" promotional band laid over the dust jacket. 62 illus.: brown and white-62/illustrated endpapers and title page/lithographic crayon on stone. McCloskey’s tale of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard’s attempt to find the right location in which to raise their ducklings has been a favorite of children and their parents for several generations and is celebrated by a popular statue installation at the entrance to Boston’s… Read More

Elk River Press, Meridianville, AL, 1999. Trade Paperback. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book Signed by Author. G+ Trade PB signed and dated (19 July, 1999) by the author on title page. 272 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 22 cm. Illustrated wrapper has crease along the hinge from having been read; bottom corners show wear. Back cover has light creasing from wear. Contents are tight and clean. P/O's name written at the top of the title page. 3" light crease down the middle of the bottom of the title page, affecting the fist six pages. Gurley was a captain under N. B. Forrest, 4th Alabama Cavalry, C.S.A. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 272 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Military; History. Signed by Author. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 496. .

Doubleday, Doran & Co, New York, 1938. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Poor. Book After Roberts had provided a volume of the original source material used in his research in the limited edition of "Northwest Passage," his readers requested he provide the sources for his first novel, "Arundel." The blurb on the front flap of the dust jacket notes, "The present book, composed of authentic journals, diaries and letters from which the vital background of Arundel was drawn, is the first step in this direction." Roberts provides his own notes, "amplifying and clarifying" the sources. This is the Sept. 9, 1938 First Edition, which was followed by eight more printings through 1959. Roberts added new material in the second (Nov. 14, 1938), third (1940) and eighth (1953) printings Size: Octavo (8-9"). 657 pages. Item Type: Book. The text block is tight and unmarked with the pages somewhat toned from age. Very Good+ hardcover… Read More

Self published, Houston, TX, 1946. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+ Condition/Good+. Illustrator: Mark Storm. Book Signed by Author. A collectible copy of a scarce Word War II unit history issued as "a limited signed edition because it was originally planned only to be printed for sale to Marsmen" (from the front flap). It is marked as copy 1347 and signed by the author on the limitation page at the front of the book. From the front flap: "'Marsmen' were the men of the Mars Task Force, a little publicized brigade which was organized in Burma in 1944, to fight jungles and Japs behind the enemy lines." "They story of the Marsmen might be the last of its kind in the annals of warfare. They trekked as Genghis Kahn's men did -- through heavy jungles and over precipitous mountain trails. Portage was by the strong back of determined men, Missouri mules and native horses." "The Mars Task Force was comprised on the Texas National Guard, 124th Cavalry… Read More

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD, 1943. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition. Book Library buckram-boundcopy of the monograph from Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science. Number I of the 61st Series, published in 1943. The six chapters are titled: I. Organizing the State Government, 1776; II. The Confiscation of British Property; III. The Collection of Pre-War British Debts; IV. The Struggle for Paper Money and Debtor Relief, 1785-1787; V. The Federal Constitution in Maryland 1787-1788; and The Ratifying Convention: Annapolis April, 1788 Size: 8"-9" - Octavo (8vo). 185 pages. Item Type: Book. Text block is tight and bright, but contains some scattered marginal marks to note passages, in pencil. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing, but the library stamp on the bottom page edge has been blacked out with a marker. Text and spine marked with Library… Read More

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1885. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good- Condition. Book Library-bound copy of the monograph from Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science. Number I of the Third Series, published in January 1885. The paper was originally published in 1877 by the Maryland Historical Society. The library binding is probably the reason this copy has survived since the paper is fragile. The subtitle is: With minor papers on George Washington's Interest in Western Lands, the Potomac Company and a National University. The paper traces "the influence of Maryland in securing a general cession of western territory for the public good" (p. 8) -- the land which became known as the Northwest Territory. The main paper runs 54 pp. The paper on Washington's Interest is on pp. 55-77. The paper on his interest in the Potomac Company is on pp. 79-91 and that on his plan for a National University is on pp 93-102 Size:… Read More

T. and J. Swords, Printers to the Faculty of Physic of Columbia College, New York, 1800. Second Edition. Hardcover (Quarter Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book . Bound volume with complete year's issues of early American medical journal. Quarter bound leather over marbled boards, worn at corners. Front hinge worn with 1 1/4" crack at top and 1/2" chip at top of spine. Title in gold on red leather panel on spine; listed as "First Hexade\2" in gold on black leather panel. Articles include research reports from Joseph Priestley. News in each issue includes obituaries of doctors. Text block tight with light foxing; light water stain at top of pp. 1-7. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: MEDICAL; History; Antiquarian & Rare. . Main Picture: Mitchill, The Medical Repository (Vol. II, 1800) - Title page. Picture 2: Mitchill, The Medical Repository (Vol. II, 1800) - Front cover and spine. Picture 3: Mitchill, The Medical Repository (Vol. II, 1800)… Read More

North Carolina Medical Society, Raleigh, NC, 1972. First. Hardcover. Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book . Fine HB 2 vol. set. xiii, 817 p.: illus., ports.; 32 p. of plates; 24 cm. Vol I: Medical Science, Administrative Agencies, and Service Facilities. Vol II: Medical Education and Medical Service. Reddish orange cloth over boards with gold titles on black fields on spines. Scarce as a set. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 2-volume set (complete). Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: MEDICAL; History; Medicine & Health. . Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 266. .

Flagg, Gould and Newman, Andover, MA, 1834. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good- Condition. Book Size: Around 7" or slightly taller - Duodecimo (12mo). 260 pages. Item Type: Book. The text block is a bit shaken from the weakness of the front hinge, but otherwise remains tight. The paper has lightly tanned to a yellow-ish tone, but remains bright. Bould in a redish patterned cloth over boards. The spine has faded to almost a gold color. There are the remnants of a paper label with the title on the spine. The corners are turned and the rear bottom corner of the front cover has worn through to expose the board. The hinge has split at the frontis, which is detached at the head and foot on the gutter, but holding in the middle. The rear hinge is holding with only a small split in the end paper at the foot. Scattered foxing, but text mostly clean. The page edges are slightly browned. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; Missionaries -- India -- Biography;… Read More

The Banner of Truth Trust, Edinburgh, 1982. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Near Fine. Book Fine HB in Near Fine DJ. xxxvi, 367, iv, 390. Red textured paper over boards with bright gilt title on black field on spine. 2 Volumes in 1. Originally published under title: "Memoirs of the lives and writings of those eminent Divines, who convened in the famous assembly at Westminster, in the seventeenth century" (Paisley : S. and A. Young, 1811-1815). First thus. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 757 pages. Item Type: Book. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked, in "as new" condition. Binding is tight; corners sharp with a slight bump to the bottom corner of the front cover. Unclipped DJ in Near Fine condition, showing only minor wear at the head of the spine. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion; Christian Church / History; Britain/UK; 19th century; Christian Leaders: Biography; Religion & Theology. ISBN: 0851513573. ISBN/EAN:… Read More

Whitmore & Buckingham, and H, Mansfield, New Haven, CT, 1834. Later Printing. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good- Condition. Book Size: 7.5"-8" - Small Octavo (Sm. 8vo). 648 pages. Item Type: Book. The binding is broken between the frontispiece and title page, so the first two leaves are hanging by their threads. The rest of the text block is tight. Bound in marbled polished calf. The spine is ruled in gilt to give the impression of compartments. The title "Whitefield's | Life and Sermons" is in gilt on a black morocco panel. The corners are turned in and worn with the boards peeking through at the tips. The front hinge is shaken and broken for about 1" at the head and foot. The rear hinge is heavily worn and split, though it appears that it was repaired at some point with some glue, stablizing the joint. Moderately foxed throughout. There are no marks in the text of the memoirs, but a previous owner has underlined several passages in the collection of sermons.… Read More

Ohio Area Sequicentennial Committee, n.p, 1962. First Edition (No Additional Printings). Hardcover. Fine Condition/Good+. Signed by Author. Inscribed by the author ("With high regard | [signature]") on the front free end paper. This book was written for the 150th anniversary of the Methodist Church in Ohio. From the introduction: "The author has attempted in a single volume to cover the vast field of Methodism in Ohio so as to make evident the circumstances of its origin and early development, which caused it to be the largest Protestant body in the state" (p. 6). Size: 8"-9" - Octavo (8vo). 372 pages. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked, printed on glossy paper stock. Wine colored cloth over boards with dulled gilt title on front cover and spine. Corners are sharp; minimal shelf wear. Plain paper unclipped dust jacket. Wear at the folds, chip at top of the front fold of the spine; some loss at the head and foot of the spine. Small spot of loss on the back fold… Read More

Pen Print, Port Angeles, WA, 1972. Hardcover. Book Signed by Author. Good hardback copy of the 1972 revised edition. Inscription dated 7/17/1972: "Best Regards | [Name] | Evelyn Milholland | Marion C. Milholland" Stated first printing. 264 pages: extensive illustrations; 23 cm. Descriptions with photos and drawings of hundreds of glass electric insulators. Bright gilt title on the front cover and spine. The cover is somewhat worn and a bit dirty from being handled 264 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; United States; Signed by Author. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1065. .

Wm. C. Bryant & Co., Printers, New York, 1863. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good+ Condition. The Loyal Publication Society was organized by a group of some of the most prominent citizens in New York City. Its purpose was to counteract propaganda efforts to undermine the Union cause, particularly coming from the northern Copperheads. In his 1939 journal article on the group, Frank Freidel wrote: "Worried by the persistent efforts being made to disseminate 'disloyal' journals and documents among the northern troops, a group of pro-Union men" in New York launched the "most significant" of the pro-Union propaganda agencies. In the words of the Society's organizing resolution (printed on the inside front cover), "the object of this organization is, and shall be confined to the distribution of Journals and Documents of unquestionable and unconditional loyalty throughout the United States and particularly in the Armies now engaged in the suppression of the… Read More

Church of God Publishing House, Cleveland, TN, 1988. First. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book . VG+ HB with no DJ. 428 + 16 pp., 22 cm. Red cloth over boards with bright gold logo and title on front cover and spine. Some wear to the gold on the cover. P/O's first name written at top of FEP. Contains the minutes of the meeting at Fort Worth, TX, in August 1988 and the 16 p. Statistical and Financial Report. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 428 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: RELIGION; Christianity / Denominations; Religion & Theology. . ISBN: 0871485907. ISBN/EAN: 9780871485908. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 299. . 9780871485908

Law Research Service, Cincinnati, 1944. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book . G+ HB with no DJ. vii, 138 p.; 19 cm. Red textured cloth over boards with faded gold title on cover. Scarce (WorldCat finds only four copies). Legal treatment of "New Deal" labor policy and fascinating early advice on how to supervise women workers. Proposes eight types of women, including Loquacious, Repulsive and Voluptuous. "It is true that women in industry constitute a problem, however much difficulty can be avoided by application of proper personnel methods." Size: Duodecimo (12 mo; up to 7 3/4" / 17.5-20 cm tall). 138 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS; Management; Business, Finance & Marketing. . Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 265. .

Doubleday & Company, Inc, Garden City, NY, 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Book . VG+ HB in G DJ, protected by mylar cover. Stated First Edition. xxi p., 1 l., 394 p.; col. front.; 24 cm. Ivory cloth over boards with dull gold title on blue field on spine. Front cover & top of spine darkened from exposure. Text block is tight and unmarked; a bit tanned from age. The dust jacket is unclipped but is in Good only condition. The front panel has separated from both the front panel and spine, with a cellophane tape repair to the spine. In addition, it has loss at the top of the spine (affecting the first word in the title) and has 1 1/2" L by 1/4" W loss at top of front panel. It is now protected in a clear archival sleeve. Documentary source for Roberts' novel Lydia Bailey. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 394 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800); United… Read More

The Saalfield Publishing Co, Akron, OH, 1934. Other. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Peat, Fern Bisel. Book . VG+ large format stapled picture book printed on heavy stock. [18] p.: illus. (part col.); 32 cm. Saalfield No. 992. Eight full-page color illustrations, plus Mother Goose riding a goose on covers; 11 smaller line drawings on the text pages. Front cover has 1/4" fold at upper corner, affecting two pages; 1/2" water spot. Back cover has 1/4" x 3.4" tear at bottom edge, repaired with archival tape. Contents are tight, bright and unmarked. An excellent copy of vintage children's literature. Size: Folio (F; up to 15" / over 30 cm tall). 18 pages. Item Type: Book. Illustrator: Peat, Fern Bisel. Quantity Available: 1. Category: JUVENILE NONFICTION; Poetry / Nursery Rhymes; Children. . Main Picture: Peat (1934), Mother Goose - Front Cover of Wrapper. Picture 2: Peat (1934), Mother Goose - Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater. Picture 3: Peat (1934), Mother… Read More