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HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE Volume XXIX June to November, 1864
New York, NY Harper & Brothers Publishers 1864 First Edition Hardcover
This is a hardcover book in leather and cloth containing five months from June through November bound in book form. Most notable contents include a two part article titled 'A Tour Through Arizona' focusing on Native Americans and the serial by Dickens, Our Mutual Friend - 16 chapters of Book 1 and 3 chapters of Book 2. Illustrated with an engraving of Dickens and occasional wood engravings in black and white. There are multiple contributions by Tennyson, A. Trollope, Charles Nordoff, Mary E. Dodge and single contributions by Francis Parkman, Thackeray and many more authors. Articles: Civil War updates, Winemaking in California, Chinese slaves, Military Hospitals at Fortress Monroe, Homoeopathy, Coal and Coal Mining, Australia adventure, Diamond Mines, stories, poems, cartoons, humor, current events, literary notices, fashion. The binding is tight, 3/4 dark brown leather and matching sturdy cloth, raised bands, Harper's Magazine in gilt on the spine. There is some wear to some corners and the start of separation at the top of the rear hinge. There are no marks and no writings. Foxed end papers. Occasional Foxing on pages. There are a few closed tears on the end papers now repaired with archival tissue paper. There is one or two small chips on the pages of the book. There are 824 pages. All illustrations are in black and white. ; 8vo
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55.00 USD
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THE ARCHKO VOLUME Or, the Archeological Writings of the Sanhedrim and Talmuds of the Jews
Grand Rapids, MI The Archko Press 1970 Later Printing Hardcover Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket
This is a hardcover book in a dust jacket. The book has a tight binding, straight corners, is very clean inside and out, however the first page of Chapter 1 has been underlined and there is a former owner name in ink and another on an pasted down label of the front end paper. The unclipped dust jacket is quite bright and crisp with a touch of edge wear at the topof the spine and two closed tears on the rear panel. The work is translated by Drs. McIntosch and Twyman. ; 8vo
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16.00 USD
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THE LIFE OF ANDREW MELVILLE,THE SCOTTISH REFORMER Abridged for the Board, from McCrie's Life of Melville
Philadelphia, PA Presbyterian Board Of Publication Hardcover
This is a small leather book in polished calf with a small leather label with the title on the spine. 6" x 4". Published in Philadelphia with a copyright date of 1840, Though there is a crack on the vertical curve of the upper front cover, the binding is tight - there is a touch of repair/reinforcement. The front interior hinge end paper is separated but firm. The leather is a little scuffed around the edges. The end papers are blank - no writing, no marks, no labels, but there is a little darkening at the edges. The interior pages are crisp and clean, but the tips have darkened some - noticeable when the book is closed. All text; the font is large than usual in small books. ; 12mo; 117 pages
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35.00 USD
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(Bannerman, Helen) MAP THAT TRACES THE ROUTE OF BUDDHA. FROM THE BOOK SUR LES TRACES DU BOUDDHA Carte De L'Eurasie
Paris, France . 1929 Softcover
This is a map (only) depicting the route of Buddha. It is from a book published in 1929 in Paris. The paper used in the book is disentagrati ng. The paper used for the map is superior. The map is simple black ink on a beige paper. It has fold marks to fit into the book. The condition is crisp and clean except for a closed tear along one of the fold that extends into the map about 1/4 inch. The map covers the area from Spain to Japan. It is 10 1/2 inches tall x 17 1/2 inches wide, by neat line measurements. The outside dimension of the map is about 3/4 more inch on all sides. There are two routes - for Hiuan-tsang and Yi-tsing. India is named Empire of Harsha. The lettering is of a varied and readable size. The map could still be read if framed. It will be mailed folded and well protected. The short tear has been mended from the rear side with archival Japanese tissue mending tape. There are no marks, no writing, no spots. There is no other wear. There is no decoration. ; Photographs; .
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24.90 USD
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A Notable Advisory Board AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY ( VOLUME 24 XLIV ) A New Cyclopedia
New York, NY The American Historical Society 1931 Hardcover Near Fine with no dust jacket
This is a very handsome, nicely cared for leather covered hardcover book in near fine condition. This is Volume 44 from 1931 with a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt as a frontispiece opposite the title page. The binding is red cloth with red Moroccon leather. The binding is very tight, the leather is in near fine condition, the gilt title and the flourettes are very bright. The end papers are marbled. The condtion of the pages is excellent. The book contains biographical sketches of prominent Americans. There are many photogravure and half-tone portraits and nicely printed armorials in metallic and colored inks. ; 4to; 368 pages
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175.00 USD
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Acton, Lord LONGITUDE 30 WEST A Confidential Report to the Syndic of the Cambridge University Press
New York, NY Cambridge University Press 1969 First Edition Hardcover
This is an ex-library hardcover book . The binding and content would be considered near fine if not for the library marks. Tight, bright, clean. Edition limited to 1000. However, there are two plates and a stamp on the front end papers, (one label states that the book was a gift from Cambridge Univ Press) . There are stamps with library numbers on the first page of text. There are no other marks or writing. The content is a facsimile of Acton's handwritten report in 1896. He presented the design for the Cambridge modern, ancient, medieval history series. The book was printed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishement of the American Branch of the Cambridge University Press. ; 8vo; 32 pages
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12.00 USD
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Angelo, Joseph A. STAMPS TELL THE STORY OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
Washington, D C U. S. Energy Research Commission And Development Administration 1975 First Edition Softcover
This is a softcover book about stamps featuring the atom and nuclear energy. There is a two part Introduction. The two main sections are about Discovering The Atom and Using Atomic Energy. There is a Reading List, Appendix. There are many images of stamps in black and white and detailed background and history. The book is tight, bright, crisp, clean with a faint hint of discoloring at the edges of the cover on the rear panel. ; 8vo; 100 pages
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12.50 USD
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Berlitz, Charles ATLANTIS The Eighth Continent
New York, NY G. P. Putnam's Sons 1984 0399128921 / 9780399128929 First Edition Hardcover
This is a First Edition hardcover book in a dust jacket. The book is tight, bright, and very clean. There are no marks or writing. The dust jacket is equally crisp and clean with a very light touch of corner wear. There was a crease on the inside flap. Faint. The book has been well cared for. Illustrated with black and white drawings, maps, and some photographs. ; 8vo; 223 pages
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18.00 USD
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Blythe, Le Gette WILLIAM HENRY BELK Merchant of the South
Chapel Hill, NC The University Of North Carolina Press 1958 Hardcover Fine in Very Good dust jacket
This is a hardcover book in a dust jacket. The book appears to be unread. The binding is tight, corners straight, covers and pages are very clean, and there are no marks or writing. The unclipped dust jacket is equally crisp and clean with a touch of edge wear. ; 8vo; 271 pages
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15.00 USD
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Bodard, Lucien GREEN HELL Massacre of the Brazilian Indians
New York, NY Outerbridge & Dienstfrey 1971 First American Edition Hardcover Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
This is a hardcover book in a dust jacket. The book has a tight binding and straight corners. There are no marks or wiritng. The book is clean. The unclipped dust jacket shows some edge wear. ; 8vo
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14.00 USD
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Bolling, Richard HOUSE OUT OF ORDER
New York, NY E. P. Dutton & Company 1965 First Edition Hardcover Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
Signed. This is a author signed hard cover book in a dust jacket. The book is very clean, tight, bright. Bolling inscribed and signed the book to William B. Thompson and dated It February 13 1965 in Kansas City, MO. The unclipped dust jacket is very clean, crisp, and bright, but with a narrow chip at the top of the spine. ; 8vo; Signed by Author
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25.00 USD
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Chapman, Walker THE LONELIEST CONTINENT The Story of Antarctic Discovery
Greenwich, CT New York Graphic Society 1964 First Edition Hardcover Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
This is a First Edition hardcover book in a dust jacket. The book is tight, bright, and very clean with barely a hint of wear. There are no marks or writing. The covers are very clean as is the interior. It is possibly unread. The dust jacket is equally crisp and clean and without wear. ; 8vo; 279 pages
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24.00 USD
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Cohen, Leah Hager Glass Paper Beans Revelations on the Nature and Value of Ordinary Things
New York, NY Doubleday/Currency 1997 0385478194 / 9780385478199 First Edition Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
This is a first edition hardcover book in a dust jacket. Both the book and the jacket are in fine conditon except for a short closed tear on the bottom corner of the jacket. Very clean, crisp, bright. The book appears to be unread. There are no marks or writing. The story and history of how things are made and the origin and stories of the development of various objects such as the coffee bean.
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14.00 USD
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Cottrell, Leonard THE LOST PHARAOHS
New York, NY Holt, Rinehart And Winston 1961 First Edition Hardcover
This is a First Edition hardcover book in a dust jacket. The book would be in fine condition except for a former owner gift note on the front end paper. The binding is tight, covers and interior are very clean. No wear. There are no other marks or writing. The dust jacket is price clipped and has a faint touch of wear at the corners, plus a touch of sunning on the edges of the back panel. Well cared for. ; 8vo; 250 pages
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16.00 USD
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Dallas, Sandra GASLIGHTS AND GINGERBREAD Colorado's Historic Homes
Athens, OH Swallow Press 1984 0804008388 / 9780804008389 First Edition Hardcover Signed by Author
SIGNED. This is the 1984 Revised Edition hardcover book in a dust jacket. The book would have been considered as in near fine condition, but the inside dust jacket flaps were taped down. The jacket is in a mylar cover. Now considered good condition. There are no marks or writing other than the names of the people receiving the book and the author's signature. There are no other marks or writing. The book appears to be unread. The jacket is unclipped and there is a faint touch of soil. The revised edition contains additional information about owners and builders of these historic homes. ; 8vo; 164 pages; Signed by Author
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25.00 USD
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Duby, Georges THE AGE OF THE CATHEDRALS Art and Society 980 - 1420
Chicago, IL The University Of Chicago Press 1984 0226167704 / 9780226167701 Softcover Fine+
This is a softcover book in near near fine condition. The book has no creases on the spine or elsewhere. It is tight, bright, cand very clean. There are no marks or writing. The bottom corners of ten pages starting at page 43 have a slight wrinkle. ; Photographs; 8vo; 312 pages
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15.00 USD
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