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Costumes of Europe: With Descriptions of the People, Manners and Customs.
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Costumes of Europe: With Descriptions of the People, Manners and Customs.

by A Traveller Through Europe

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Philadelphia: C. G. Henderson & Co., 1852. Hardcover. Good. 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" Cloth; 128pp; Original red cloth boards with gilt illustration to front, gilt lettering to spine, some chipping to spine, wear to spine ends, corners of boards rubbed, original yellow endpapers, bookplate to front pastedown, ownership marks to FFEP, minor foxing and a few smudges in text, otherwise text unmarked, binding is sound, Good condition. Children's book contains 25 hand-colored engravings, illustrating costumes of Europe, with descriptions of various national and ethnic groups including: Russians, Hungarians, Germans, Bavarians, Dutch, English Peasants, Turks, Spaniards and more. Also includes 8-page catalog of publisher's juvenile titles, including companion volume, "Costumes of America.
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Geared to the Stars: The Evolution of Planetariums, Orreries and Astronomical Clocks
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Geared to the Stars: The Evolution of Planetariums, Orreries and Astronomical Clocks

by King, Henry C. (with John R. Millburn)

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Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good-. 8-1/2 x 11 Cloth in DJ; 442pp; Slight scuffing, small mark & a tiny bit of edgewear to DJ, DJ protected by mylar sleeve, decorated endpapers, text unmarked, binding is tight, Near Fine/VG- condition. Unique, comprehensive reference work presents a complete history of geared planetary machines from Archimedes to present-day astronomical clocks based on personal examination of numerous machines, instruments and clocks in Europe and North America, as well as on study of the scientific literature. Includes bibliography and over 300 illustrations.
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The Catharanthus Alkaloids: Botany, Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Clinical Use

The Catharanthus Alkaloids: Botany, Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Clinical Use

by Taylor, William I. & Norman R. Farnsworth (Editors)

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New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 323pp; Illustrated boards, small scuff to bottom edge of front board, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Compilation of the work of experts in specialized fields relating to all aspects of the catharanthus alkaloids. Partial Contents: Introduction by Gordon H. Svoboda; A Synopsis of the Genus Catharanthus (Apocynaceae) by William T. Stearn; The Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Catharanthus Roseus (L.) G. Don by Gordon H. Svoboda and David A. Blake; The Biosynthesis of Catharanthus Alkaloids by Ronald J. Parry; Tissue Culture Studies of Catharanthus Roseus by David P. Carew; more. With Author Index and Subject Index.
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Energetic Healing: The Merging of Ancient and Modern Medical Practices
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Energetic Healing: The Merging of Ancient and Modern Medical Practices

by Eden, James

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New York: Insight Books, Plenum Press, 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover in DJ; 262pp; DJ price-clipped, clean & bright, boards square, clean & bright, gift inscription to FFEP, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG/VG condition. Signed by Author. Argues that humans are more than material bodies, that we are beings of light and energy, and that our quantum fields of human power can be accessed and manipulated to cure or prevent illness. Illustrated with photos & diagrams.
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The Reform Pulpit: Sunday Lectures Delivered by Rabbi J. Leonard Levy, D. D. before Congregation...
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The Reform Pulpit: Sunday Lectures Delivered by Rabbi J. Leonard Levy, D. D. before Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Pittsburgh, Pa. Vol. III 1903-1904

by Levy, J. Leonard

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Pittsburgh, PA: Chas. H. Joseph, 1904. First Edition. Hardcover. Good+. 452pp; Maroon cloth boards with gilt titling to spine, wear to spine ends & corners of boards, original decorated endpapers, a few short tears & smudges in text, text unmarked, binding is sound, Good+ condition. Collection of sermons by Reform Jewish Rabbi J. Leonard Levy (1865-1917) before the congregation Rodeph Shalom in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1903 to 1904. Third volume in series. Titles of sermons include: Mobs; War or Peace?; What All the World's A-Seeking; A Child's Blessing; much more. Rabbi Levy was a gifted leader and orator and a popular rabbi involved in interfaith dialogue with Christian clergy and the social issues of his day, the Progressive Era.
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Overlords
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Overlords

by Davidson, David L.

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Akron, OH: Dave's Tree Publications, 1998. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 252pp; Covers clean, bright & slightly age-toned, one corner slightly bumped, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Account of the post-World War Two atomic age ufology highlighting the story of flying saucer contactee George Van Tassel, his Integratron (a "time/energy machine"), the UFO gatherings at Giant Rock, California, and the author's experiences. Contents: Preface; The Integratron; The Journey; Giant Rock; Fear in America; Motivation and Theories; Alluring Images; Alien Connection; The Forest Giants; The Harvest; Staging and Abduction; Bio-Electric Energy; The Illusionists; Inbreeding; Orgone; Alien Contact; Conclusions; The Pyramid Conspiracy; Measurements and Design; Epilogue; Bibliography; Recommended Films; Index; About the Author. Illustrated with photos.
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The Elephant's Foot: Prevention and Care of Foot Conditions in Captive Asian and African Elephants
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The Elephant's Foot: Prevention and Care of Foot Conditions in Captive Asian and African Elephants

by Csuti, Blair, Eva L. Sargent & Ursula S. Bechert (Editors)

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Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 7" x 10" Cloth; 163pp; Navy blue boards with silver titling to front & spine, boards square, clean & bright, text unmarked, binding is tight, Near Fine condition. Signed by Co-Author (Csuti). This was Csuti's personal copy. Related material laid in. Compilation of articles about the prevention and care of foot conditions in captive elephants. Divided into Six parts: Part I: The Context of Elephant Foot Care; Part II: Approaches to Routine Foot Care; Part III: Common Elephant Foot Conditions and Their Treatment; Part IV: Surgical Intervention for Elephant Foot Disease; Part V: Antibiotic and Anti-Inflammatory Dosages for Elephants; Part VI: Conclusions and Recommendations. Also includes Appendices, Glossary, Contributors & Index. Illustrated with photos.
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The Masters of Fate: The Power of the Will
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The Masters of Fate: The Power of the Will

by Shaler, Sophia P.

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New York: Duffield and Company, 1906. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 358pp; Green cloth boards with gilt titling to front & spine, boards square, clean & bright, pages slightly age-toned, slight foxing to edges, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Scarce antique treatise on using the power of the will to overcome physical and mental disabilities. The thesis of the book contrasts strongly with the conclusions of the eugenics movement of that time. Contents: Invalidism and Intellectual Development; Lessons from the Lower Life; The Invalid's Attitude Toward Life; Weaknesses Peculiar to Man; Unpromising Children; Nervous Invalids; The Blind and the Deaf; Retarded Development; Accidental Malformations; Unclassified Maladies; The Effect of the Imagination, Will, and Habit; Management of Body and Mind; The Practical Work of Life; Family and Social Relations of Invalids; Index.
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NORJAK: The Investigation of D. B. Cooper
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NORJAK: The Investigation of D. B. Cooper

by Himmelsbach, Ralph P. & Thomas K. Worcester

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West Linn, OR: Norjak Project, 1986. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 135pp; Covers clean & bright, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Inscribed & Signed by Author. Account of the D.B. Cooper hijacking & investigation co-authored by retired FBI agent who was assigned to the case & is the leading expert on the inside story of the investigation. Illustrated with photos & maps.
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Punk Like Me! Liner Notes for a Revolution That Almost Happened
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Punk Like Me! Liner Notes for a Revolution That Almost Happened

by Graham, Terry James

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Mission Viejo, CA: Lost Word Press, 2017. Second Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 7" x 10" Softcover; Second Edition; 398pp; Covers clean & bright, slight creasing to spine, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Inscribed & Signed by Author. Scarce, gripping and hilarious autobiography by Terry James Graham who played drums for L.A. punk band The Bags, punk blues band Gun Club, The Cramps, Leaving Trains and Clay Allison. Illustrated throughout with photos, many in color.
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The Electromagnetic Field
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The Electromagnetic Field

by Mason, Max & Warren Weaver

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Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good-/None. 390pp; No DJ, dark gray cloth boards with gilt titling to front & spine, boards clean & bright with rubbed corners, wear to spine ends, previous owner's name to FFEP, pages age-toned, text unmarked, binding is sound, VG- condition. Classic work on the electromagnetic field. Co-author Weaver is recognized as one of the pioneers of machine translation and as an important figure in creating support for science in the United States. Illustrated with diagrams.
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Nightlife: Vanity Fair's Intimate Guide to New York After Dark
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Nightlife: Vanity Fair's Intimate Guide to New York After Dark

by Shaw, Charles G.

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New York: The John Day Company, 1931. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good-/None. 182pp; No DJ, black cloth boards with titling to front & spine, illustration panel to front, top edge tinted red, boards slightly rubbed with tiny stain to front illustration panel, minor staining to rear board, slight wear to spine ends & corners of boards, illustrated endpapers, pages slightly age-toned, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG- condition. Stylish vintage guide to New York City night life. Illustrated with decorations by Raymond Bret-Koch.
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NA INOA HOKU: A Catalogue of Hawaiian and Pacific Star Names
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NA INOA HOKU: A Catalogue of Hawaiian and Pacific Star Names

by Johnson, Rubellite Kawena & John Kaipo Mahelona

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Honolulu, HI: Topgallant Publishing Company, Ltd., 1975. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good-. 8-1/2 x 11 Softcover; 170pp; Covers slightly edgeworn, pages slightly age-toned, one corner slightly bumped, text unmarked, binding is sound, VG- condition. Inscribed & Signed by Author (Rubellite Kawena Johnson as "Ruby"). Relevant articles laid in. Scarce, vintage catalogue of Hawaiian and Pacific star names, "an effort to collect into once source, the fragmented record of Oceanic star knowledge in order to diminish the problem of comparative study by scholars who are trying to piece together the history of primitive navigation."
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The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell (Four Volumes: Volume I: An Age...
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The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell (Four Volumes: Volume I: An Age Like This 1920-1940; Volume II: My Country Right or Left 1940-1943; Volume III: As I Please 1943-1945; Volume IV: In Front of Your Nose 1945-1950)

by Orwell, George (Edited by Sonia Orwell & Ian Angus)

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New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 2041pp; Three volumes missing DJ, DJ for Vol. 4 edgeworn & protected by mylar sleeve, blue cloth boards with gilt titling to front & spine, boards square, clean & bright, minor staining to fore-edge of Vol. 3, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Four volume set of journalistic pieces, letters and essays by George Orwell, spanning his entire career. Essential reading for Orwell admirers and any student of politics and the history of the 20th century, with brilliant observations and insights throughout, as well as personal details from Orwell's extraordinary life.
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Residential Portland 1911: Portland, Oregon, The Rose City
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Residential Portland 1911: Portland, Oregon, "The Rose City

by Bates, Philip S. (Foreword)

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Portland, OR: The Newspaper Syndicate, 1911. Hardcover. Good+. 12" x 9" Hardcover; 88 Plates + 3pp; Brown textured boards in album bound with string, gilt titling to front, boards edgeworn with minor staining, minor insect damage to front pastedown, faded pencil marks to title page & backs of a few plates (doesn't affect photo images), a few pages edgeworn, binding is sound, Good+ condition. Scarce, antique album containing 88 photographic plates of notable Portland, Oregon homes in the year 1911. Each photo is captioned with the address of the home and its resident's name, e.g. "Residence of Mr. J. C. Ainsworth, 584 Elizabeth Street." Foreword by Philip S. Bates.
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