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New York: Coward-McCann & Geoghegan, 1980. THE NAKED BISHOP- Mario J. Sagola- Coward-McCann & Geoghegan-NY- 1980-1st Edition-1st Printing- hardcover:-8vo- FINE/FINE dj is bright clean and unclipped- 282pp are clean and crisp- "A novel of the secret war between the FBI and the Mafia."- Fiction-thriller-Mafia-FBI- (596). 1st Edition-1st Printing. Cloth Spine- Boards. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Coward-McCann Inc., 1966. THE NAKED RUNNER- Franics Clifford- Coward-McCann Inc.-NY- 1966- BCE- Hardcover:-8vo- Near FINE/ VG++ dj has a couple of nicks, but clean and bright matte paper- DJ art by Tom Dunn- 253pp are clean, no tears or writing- "Set in Leipzig, this novel starts when Sam Laker agress reluctantly to act as temporary unpaid agent for the West and ends a few days later in a blazing climax. Laker changes from a successful English businessman into a paranoic killer."- Fiction-suspense-thriller-spy (1078). Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Near FINE/VG++. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Coward-McCann Inc., 1966. THE NAKED RUNNER- Franics Clifford- Coward-McCann Inc.-NY- 1966- BCE- Hardcover:-8vo- Near FINE/ VG++ dj has a couple of nicks, but clean and bright matte paper- DJ art by Tom Dunn- 253pp are clean, no tears or writing- "Set in Leipzig, this novel starts when Sam Laker agress reluctantly to act as temporary unpaid agent for the West and ends a few days later in a blazing climax. Laker changes from a successful English businessman into a paranoic killer."- Fiction-suspense-thriller-spy (1077). Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Near FINE/VG++. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paris: Ernest Flammarion Editeur, 1912. NAPOLEON 1812 1912 TEXTE TIRE DE LA CAMPAGNE DE RUSSIE 1812- by Philippe de Segur- Illustrated by repros from paintings by Charlet, Dezarno, Doou, Gérard, Guesse, Yvon, Kirchenko, Kossak, Kotzebou, Krasovski, Kruger, Matvieff, Maurin, Prianichnikoff, Scheffer, Tchoukine, Tropinine y Verestchaguine- Ernest Flammarion Editeur, Paris 1912- 1st Edition- Hardcover:- Folio - over 12" - 15" tall- VG/ no jacket as issued, original brown calf- 1/2 Leather & Marbled Boards- upper hinge starting but holding tight- rubs at extremities- 5 raised bands on spine with gilt inserts of French Napoleonic Eagle alternating with gilt 'N'- and gilt titles- 140 pages of text all clean on heavy stock paper, top page edges gilt, 64 tipped in color plates, 2 plates in duo tone and one pastedown color on title page- collation complete- SEE PHOTOS- Non-fiction-historical-France-Napoleon-Napoleonic Wars-illustrated (4770) Very heavy and large book will require… Read More

Mahwah, New Jersey: Paulist Press, 1993. NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIONS- An Introduction- Denise Lardner Carmody and John Tully Carmody- Illustrated by various- photos and original drawings- Paulist Press- Mahwah, New Jersey- 1993- 1st Edition-1st Printing- ISBN 0809134047- Illustrated Softcover Wraps:-8vo- FINE/ no jacket as issued- clean, square and tight, no reading creases in spine- 270pp including index are clean and crisp, no tears or writing, no missing pages-complete.- SEE PHOTOS- "The books explores such key issues as their sel-convictions, social organizations, gender values, and ideas on death, marriage, and spirituality, in order to provide a balanced evaluation of the central elements of Native American culture."- Great illustrations in b&w- Non-fiction-Native Amercians-Indians-Americana-religion-mythology-illustrated (3643) . 1st Edition-1st Printing. Illustrated Softcover Wraps. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Illustrated. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Ottawa: Canada Department of Forestry & Rural Development, 1963. NATIVE TREES OF CANADA- Bulletin 61- 6th. Edition- 1963- Canada Department of Forestry- Publisher: Ottawa: Canada Department of Forestry & Rural Development- Softcover:-Small 4to- VG++/ Good dj-illustrated softcover in dj in wraps-couple of nicks and 1/2 inch peice missing ffrom upper spineof dj-, 291pp, profusely & beautifully illustrated-SEE PHOTOS-"A most useful handbook - the best work of its kind on trees in Canada."- Non-fiction-science-nature-field guide-trees-illustrated (2070). Reprint. Soft Cover. VG++/Good. Illus. by Illustrated. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1970. THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF SCIENTIFIC THEORIES- Robert G. Colodny, Ed.- University of Pittsburgh Press-PA- 1970- 1st Edition-1st Printing- HArdcover:-8vo- VG++-Near FINE/VG++-Near FINE dj is bright and unclipped at $12.95- few light rubs but nice- 361pp are clean, no tears or writing- PO initials on ffep- Essays included: Grover Maxwell"s "Theories, Perception, and Structural Realism"; Mary Hesse"s "Is There and Independent Observation Language"; Abner Shimony"s "Scientific Inference"; Wesley C. Salmon"s "Statistical Explanation"; Norwood Russell Hanson"s "A Picture Theory of Theory Meaning"; and Paul K. Feyerabend"s "Problems of Empiricism, Part II". -Non-fiction-science-essays in Contemporary cScience and Philosophy (612). 1st Edition-1st Printing. Cloth. VG++-Near FINE/VG++-Near FINE. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Institute, 1942. NAVIGATION AND NAUTICAL ASTRONOMY- Commander Benjamin Dutton- Illustrated- United States Naval Institute- Annapolis, Maryland- 1942- 7th Edition-Corrected and revised- Hardcover:-Small 4to- VG/no jacket- original blue cloth with gilt titles on spine- binding is clean, tight and square- PO name on inner cover- Ensign John Flanigan- 516pp are clean, no tears or writing- SEE PHOTOS- Wondefully illustrated with photos-drawings-graphs and equations- Non-fiction-science-mathematics-navigation-nautical-astronomy-illustrated (3722) Overseas has added costs due to size and weight. Please inquire.. 7th Edition. Cloth. VG/No Jacket. Illus. by Illustrated. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hollywood-US: Warner Bors., 1941. Description: Original vintage poster: Navy Blues (Warner Brothers, 1941). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Comedy. ON LINEN. Starring Ann Sheridan, Jack Oakie, Martha Raye, Jack Haley, Jackie Gleason, (Jackie Gleason's first film role) and Jack Carson. Directed by Lloyd Bacon. Condition is: FN/VF 8.0- This grade may include edge wear, creases, very minor paper loss, pinholes, small tears, or unobtrusive stains. A very nice and colorful poster. See our photo. 1st Edition. Paper On Linen. Fine+/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Illustrated. 27 x 41.

Chicago: Peoples Book Club, 1947. NEARBY- Elizabeth Yates- Illustrated Jacket, Title Page and Endpapers by Charles Lofgren- Peoples Book Club-Chicago- 1947-1st Thus- reprint of Coward-McCann 1st- Hardcover:-8vo-Near FINE/FINE dj is unclipped at $2.75 and as new- book would be fine too but toning on top from shelf age-otherwise 276pp are clean and crisp- Author has written over 40 children's stories including a Newbery Award Winner- "A woman"s faith and courage and the extraordinary changes they wrought in a small community are the themes of this timely novel."- Fiction-adventure-romance-New England (885). First Thus. Cloth. Near FINE/Fine. Illus. by Charles Lofgren. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Bantam Books, 1989. THE NEGOTIATOR- Frederick Forsyth- Bantam Books, NY- 1989- BCE- Hardcover:-8vo-FINE/FINE dj is clean, no tears or chips- 391pp are clean, no writing or tears- previous owner ex-libris bookplate- SEE PHOTOS- Electrifying story of a man of immense power and a conspiracy to crush the president of the United States. Only one man - Forsyth's most unforgettable hero yet - can prevent the plan from succeeding. His name is Quinn. He is the negotiator. President Cormack is bent on signing a sweeping US.-Soviet disarmament treaty, and the master conspirator is determined to stop him.- Fiction-suspense-thriller-USA-Soviet (3870). Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Chicago: Peoples Book Club, 1952. THE NEIGHBORS- Jane Abbott- Illustrated Jacket and Endpapers by L. R. Gustavson- Peoples Book Club-Chicago- 1950 reprint of the 1950 Lippincott 1st- Hardcover:-8vo- Near FINE/VG++-Near FINE dj is rubbed with light chipping on spine ends- otherwise clean and bright- 281pp are clean, no tears or writing- "Story of deborah brent and her return to a small new england village and the relationships she has and trying to deal with gossip and her past. "- Fiction-adventure-romance (878). Reprint. Cloth. Near FINE/VG++-Near FINE. Illus. by L. R. Gustavson. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Pantheon Books, 1983. NEILL OF SUMMERHILL- The Permanent Rebel- Jonathan Croall- Pantheon Books-NY- 1983- st edition-1st Printing-US- HArdcover:-8vo- FINE/Near Fine dj is unclipped, crease on inner flap, couple of spine rubs, but bright and complete- 436pp are clean and crisp- "PLENTY OF PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BOOK; THE MOST FAMOUS CHILDREN'S EDUCATOR OF THE 20TH CENTURY IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL; ; NEILL BELIEVED THAT CHILDREN HAD THE RIGHT AND ABILITY TO GUIDE THEMSELVES AND THAT SCHOOL SHOULD BE NOT SO MUCH A PREPARTATION AS AN EXPERIENCE IN ITSELF"- Non-fiction-biography-educators-free school-England-Neill-illustrated (586). 1st Edition-1st Printing. Cloth. Fine/Near FINE. Illus. by Illustrated-B&W-photos. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Tournai, Belgique- Paris, France: Etablissements Casterman, 1867. NELIDA, Ou Les Guerres Canadiennes 1812-1814- Thil-Lorrain- Illustrated- Etablissements Casterman- Tournai, Belgique- Paris, France-nd-1867-1st Edition- Softcover:-4to- Good/ no dj as issued- publishers original maroon multi-colored illustrated paper wraps, chipped on spine, lightly frayed because of oversize in relation to pages, one dime size piece missing from front cover-binding is tight and square- Text in French- Illustrated with black & white drawings in text and full page- 227pp + table de matieres-are rough cut as per these early issues-Collection Iris, but clean- SEE PHOTOS- A very scarce early softcover novel of the war of 1812-14 in Canada-As per World Cat: Material Type: Fiction Document Type: Book Notes: Reproduction of original in: Bibliotheque de la Ville de Montre´al. Description: 227 p. : ill. Series Title: (CIHM/ICMH Microfiche series = CIHM/ICMH collection de microfiches ; no. 28492). Other Titles:… Read More

New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corp., 1923. NEVER THE TWAIN SHALL MEET- Peter B. Kyne- Ill. by Dean Cornwell- Cosmopolitan Book Corp. -New York- 1923- 1st Edition- Hardcover:-8vo-VG++/ no dj- Original olive green cloth with titles in gilt on cover and spine- 375pp all clean and crisp- frontis illustrated by Cornwell in b&w- 1 page tear which affects 2 lines of text, this was a common occurence because these two pages were more often than not uncut and owners roughly tore them open instead of cutting with knife or scissors, otherwise a solid clean book.- Copyright page still uncut-SEE PHOTOS- "Nautical adventure novel of California and the South Seas. Made into the silent black and white photoplay film of the same title , Directed by Maurice Torneur and starring Anita Stewart and Bert Lytell. , remade in 1931 with Leslie Howard, in the film which introduced him to MGM's star roster, as a wealthy business man who becomes guardian of Polynesian sexpot Conchita Montenegro." Scarce-… Read More

Boston: Thomas And Andrews, 1808. NEW AND COMPLETE SYSTEM OF ARITHMETICK COMPOSED FOR THE USE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES- Nicolas Pike- Illustrated-B&W-charts-graphs- Thomas And Andrews- Boston- 1808- 3rd Edition-1st Printing- Hardcover:-8vo- full calf leather rubbed but still tight textblock and spine- inner board expose-pastedown missing- stitching visible-ffep torn in half- 480pp are toned and foxed but solid, none loose-no writing- Title page stated 3rd edition and on verso 32nd year of the Independence of the United Stes of America.- "A system on arithmetic begun in the 1790's for use by the citizens of the US."-Nice tough collectible-not many around- Non-fiction-science-mathematics (1168). 3rd Edition-1st Printing. Leather. Fair-Good/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Illustrated-B&W-charts-graphs. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boston: Little, Brown & Co, 1970. THE NEW CENTURIONS- Joseph Wambaugh- Little, Brown & Co.-Boston-1970-1st Edition-4th Printing- Hardcover:-Large 8vo-VG++/VG dj is unclipped at $6.95 has a few nicks and light soiling, has paper thin upper right where price sticker was removed- 376pp are clean, no tears or writing-SEE PHOTOS- "This is the story of their five nerve-grinding years of training and experiences, five years of investigating robberies and rousting whores, quelling gang wars and quieting family squabbles. The basis of the film starring George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, and Jane Alexander in the story of an idealistic rookie cop who joins the Los Angeles Police Department to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran."- Fiction-police-crime-thrillermovie-tie-in (3077) . 1st Edition-4th Printing. 1/2 Cloth & Boards. VG++/VG. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1974. NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WINES AND SPIRITS- Alex Lichine- Illustrated with maps- Alfred A. Knopf- New York- 1974-2nd Edition-1st Edition Revised- Hardcover:-Large Heavy 4to-VG/ no dj- original black cloth spine with beige illustrated cloth- rubbed and lightly soiled with one bumped corner- tight and square- 716pp are clean and crisp- SEE PHOTOS- An authoritative guide for the connoisseur of fine wines and spirits- Non-fiction-food-wines-spirits-guide (3193) Overseas shipping has added costs due to size and weight of book. Please inquire. . 1st Edition-Revised. Cloth. VG/No Jacket. Illus. by Ilustrated With Maps. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: The Macmillan Co., 1902. NEW ENGLAND AND ITS NEIGHBORS- Clifton Johnson- Illustrated- The Macmillan Co.-NY- 1902- 1st Edition-1st Printing- (1902 on copyright and MCMII on title page)- Hardcover:-Large 8vo- VG++/ no dj- a fine pictorial binding of green cloth, gilt titles on spine and top of pages gilt edged- ight bumping and rubs, but tight and square- [1], [1-6], vii-xv, 1-335, + 3pp ads, are clean, no tears or writing- illustrated with over 150 photos taken by author- SEE PHOTOS- "A great book of travel and memoirs, illustrated, through the northeast." A solid and collectible book.- Non-fiction-history-travel-New England-turn-of-the-century-illustrated (2597). 1st Edition-1st Printing. Fine Binding. VG++/No Jacket. Illus. by Illustrated. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boston: Houghton-Mifflin, 1984. NEW ENGLAND FURNITURE- The Colonial Era- Brock Jobe and Myrna Kaye- Illustrated- Houghton-Mifflin- Boston- 1984-1st Edition-1st Printing-Stated- 1984 on title page, 1-10 number line and 1984 on lower dj flap- Hardcover:-4to- VG++/VG+ dj is bright and clean, but priceclipped-couple of light chips and nicks but nice-Large maroon cloth binding is clean and tight- 494pp on glossy paper are clean and crisp, no tears or writing- gift dedication on ffep 1985- more than 450 color and b&w photos- SEE PHOTOS- An important book about the variety and character of New England furniture, that illustrates the life styles of their owners.- Non-fiction-antiques-furniture-guide-Colonial-New England-Americana-illustrated (3191) Overseas shipping has added cost due to size and weight of volume. Please inquire. 1st Edition-1st Printing. Cloth. VG++/VG+. Illus. by Illustrated. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.