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France, 1749. In French and Latin. Volume IX (nine) only. A rare book "with approval and privilege of the King." The French Revolution and the persecution of the Roman Catholic Church in France in the 1790s makes this a truly rare volume to have survived as many churches were looted and damaged and clergy persecuted, imprisoned and executed. From title page: "La Sainte Bible en Latin et an Francois, avec des notes litterales, critiques et historiques, des prefaces et des dissertations, tirees du Commentaire de Dom Augustin Calmet, Abbe de Senones, de M. l'Abbe de Vence, & des Aureurs les plus celebres; pour faciliter l'intelligence de l'Ecriture Sainte. Ouvrage enrichi de Cartes Geographiques & de Figures. Tome Neuvieme. A Paris, Rue S. Jacques, Chez: Gabriel Martin, a l;etoile; J.B. Coignard & Ant. Boudet, a la Bible d'or; Pierre-Jean Mariette, aux Colomnes d'Hercule; Hippolyte-Louis Guerin, a S. Thomas d'Aquin. M.Dcc. XLIX. Avec…
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by Calwer, C.G
Deutschlands technische pflanzen mit genauer beschreibung ihres arten-charakters ihres vorkommens ihrer blüthezeit und dauer ihres anbaus ihrer eigenschaften ihrer anwendung und vollständiger aufführung ihrer synonymen
by Calwer, C.G
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Stuttgart: Krais & Hoffmann, 1854. Dritte Abtheilung. Small slim quarto, pp vi, 50, (ii), with 12 very fine hand-coloured lithographic plates. The text pages show a little age-toning, with some foxing around the margins; the plates are exceptionally bright and clean. Neatly bound in green cloth, probably dating from the 1930's. The bookplate is of Kenneth Lazenby, a founder member of the Alpine Garden Society. RARE.. Second edition. Cloth. Very Good.
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La Sainte Bible en Latin et an Francois (volume IX )
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Shakespeare's Comedy of A Mid-Summer Night's Dream-Illustrated by W. Heath: Shakespeare's Comedy of
by Shakespeare, William
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Hardcover. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1914. First edition thus. Hardcover. Very Good. W. Heath Robinson. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1914. First edition thus. Very Good. W. Heath Robinson. Covers are soiled and faded. The spine is bumped and torn about 3/4" down from the top however the torn piece is still attached. The contents have quite a bit of foxing however the 12 tipped-in color illustrations seem to be in perfect condition. Binding is starting to loosen.
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Francisci Glissonii [...] Tractatus de Rachitide sive morbo puerili, subtextis continue observationibus Georgii Bate & Ahasueri Regemorteri. Editio postrema
by Glisson, Francis
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Hagae-Comitis: Apud Arnoldum Leers, 1682 Book. Very Good. Full vellum. [xviii], 412 pages + portrait plate of the author Glisson before page 1. Illustrations in the text. Small adhesion damage to the title page affecting the r of puerili. Ink number written on the front free end paper has transferred a little to the title page. In the original full vellum binding, ink titled to the spine..
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Reise aus Bengalen nach England, durch die nordlichen Theile von Hindostan, durch Kaschemir, Afganistan, Persien und Russland. [ ... ] Aus dem Englischen unbersezt, und mit Anmekungen begleitet von C Meiners
by Forster, George
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Zurich: Bey Orell, Gessner, Fussli und Compagnie, 1796 Book. Good. Hardcover. 342, [2] pages + map. In old half leather binding, some wear and damage to edges. Modern ink owner's name to the front pastedown. Pages browned throughout. Underlining in red and blue crayon throughout, more so to the first half of the volume. German translation of the first 12 letters by Forster. The second part of the letters was apparently published in English in 1798 and in German in 1800..
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Animal Heroes
by Ernest Thompson Seton
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1905 Cover: lt olive silk, dk green artwork + gilt titles front/spine; Great full page illustrations plus many charming margin sketches by the author.These stories are based on the actual life of a veritable animal hero. Very Good. 1905. Hardcover. First Edition, previous owner signed, 362 pages, spine is very sunned, back hinge starting, to separate. Very Good
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La Danse
by Vuillier, Gaston
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Paris, France: Hachette et Cie, 1898. Text in French. Red Morocco spine with 5 raised bands, bright Gilt title and Gilt tooled decoration, Marbled bds (spine has been professionally rebacked with Red Morocco and original backstrip laid over, very littel wear otherwise apart from light shelf wear) Red marbled eps, title pages are wood block printed in colour, lavishly illus through out and many nice reproduced etching from famous artists with tissue guards. Bright and clean, not inscribed, light age toning to end pages, short tear to tissue guard on frontis. Overweight. Le texte en français. L'épine rouge de Maroc avec 5 bandes haussées, le titre Dorées brillantes et la décoration de tooled Dorée, bds Marbré (l'épine a été professionnellement rebacked avec Maroc Rouge et backstrip original a posé par-dessus, l'usure de littel MEME autrement en dehors de l'usure d'étagère légère)…
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Great Men and Famous Women
by Selmar Hess, NY
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Clifton Springs, Victoria, Australia
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Vols. 1 and 2: Soldiers and sailors. Vols. 3 and 4: Statesmen and sages. Vols. 5 and 6: Workmen and heroes. Vols 7 and 8 (missing): Artists and authors. Illustrations for each person, one full-page and often other smaller drawings.Note: This set is heavy 9kg. Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery. Some minor scuffing and wear on corners and spine. Interiors bound tight.
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Indian Summer: Autumn Poems and Sketches.
by Clarkson, L[ida].
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Langley, Washington, United States
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New York:: E.P. Dutton & Company,, 1883.. Second Edition. Very Good+. No DJ as Issued. A Very Good+ copy. Corners bumped, head and foot of spine softened, shelf wear yet the pictorial gilt and silvered ornamentation on the boards is bright and rich, as are the fine heavily printed chromolithographed plates. Folio (9.75 x 12.75 inches). Dark brown beveled boards with gilt lettered decorative illustration to boards and spine. AEG. Former owner's dated signature on prelim. (Dec. 25, 1882) Unpaginated. 55 pages, includes four b/w lithographed plates; illustrated titlepage, dedication page, table of contents, and 11 (of 12) colored plates with tissue guards. Lacking the Hoar Frost plate. A fine selection of autumnal poems accompanied by striking seasonal floral bouquets, some with insects, by American painter, author and art instructor Lida Clarkson. (active 1870-99). Poems by William Cullen Bryant, Whittier, Mary Maples Dodge, RW Emerson, Celia Thaxter. 'To American Poets only I…
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John Singleton Copley [Volume I:] In America 1738-1774 [Volume II:] In England 1774-1815. 2 Vols
by Prown, Jules David
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Harvard University Press, 1966. Condition:Good. Good ; Good Slipcase. First Edition. Date on title page matches copyright on verso. No additional printings listed. NOT ex-library. Two volume box set: Vol. 1: In America 1738-1774; Vol. 2: In England 1774-1815. Oversize hardcovers have brown cloth-covered boards with blue cloth-covered spine and gold spine and cover lettering. Black and white plates. Color frontispiece in vol. 1. Bindings tight, but with a very mild lean. Hinges NOT cracked. Spine ends lightly bumped. Pages clean and unmarked. 491 pages, continuous pagination, not including plates. 678 illustrations. No dust jackets, as issued. Blue, paper-covered slip case with black and white paste-on illustration has very light edge and surface wear. international orders will have additional shipping charges.
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The Popular Encyclopedia: Set of 14
by Charles Amadale
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A general dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature, Biography and History. New Issue Revised contains the 1891 Census Returns of Britain and the 1890 Returns for the United States.Front covers marked and bumped. Internal pages are slightly discoloured with age, but content is clean and tightly bound.
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)
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Silhouette, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Sandra Brown writing as Erin St. Claire, 253 pgs
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Bloody Sunrise
by Spillane, Mickey
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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1965 - First Edition stated - A Tiger Mann Mystery - "...for Tiger is told on his wedding day that he is needed for Operation Plato." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - no previous owner markings - dj: vibrant colors with some rubbing to the black base and abstract sun - interesting black and white photo of Spillane on the back cover - a few chips repaired with archival tape - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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The Republic Of Plato: A New Version Founded On Basic English
by Richards, I.A
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1942 - noted on the copyright page as "A WARTIME BOOK This complete edition is produced in full compliance with the government's regulations for conserving paper and other essential materials" book: very good -tight, sound, and square, no previous owner marks - moderate edgewear plus rubbing to the boards - some toning from age - no dj - includes a vintage (pre - "The Google") Buccaneer Books Laguna Beach, CA out-of-print book search card
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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- 9780744009552 / 0744009553
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Bradbury & Evans, 2007. Covers PC-CD ROM/DVD ROM & Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System 4to sized softcover; 271 heavy glossy pages with color illustrations throughout Brand new, but note some edgewear and blemish to top of back cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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More Than Forever
by McLean, Jay
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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2014. Book Four in the More Than Series 8vo size trade paperback; 369 pages Please note: This book has a Mature Readers Advisory. From back: "Lucy - There is love so fierce it cannot be measured... Cameron - Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. THere is no measure of time... But our forever isn't always." Creased back cover and last few pages, worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
by Becker, Ernest
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New York: The Free Press, 1971. Second Edition. Contents include: The Man-Apes; The Origins of the Mind; The Distinctive Human; The Inner World; Socialization: the Creation of the Inner World; The New Meaning of the Oedipus Complex; Self-Esteem; Culture and Personality; Social Encounters: The Staging of Self-Esteem; Culture: the Relativity of Hero-Systems; What is Normal?; What Would A Science of Man Then Be?; Religion: The Quest for the Ideal Heroism. 228 pages. Edgewear; light wear to covers; worn corners and light creases on spine. Deeply creased spine opens flat at pages 60/61. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. 2nd. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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2011. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 215 pages. Signed by author on title page. Stated First Edition From jacket: "(Lucy) wants to get out of Boston and forget her worries about starting middle school and about her father's new girlfriend. Pierson Point is where she feels most like herself, and where memories of her mother, who died when Lucy was six, are strong and sacred. But this summer, nothing is the same. Ian, a boy from home in Boston, comes to Pierson Point...Lucy's father wants his girlfriend to become a bigger part of Lucy's life. Though Lucy struggles against change, she gradually realizes that sometimes, change is for the better. Average wear to jacket; bumped corners and head and heel of spine, owner's name on fep. Autographed Copy sticker on front of jacket; one previously folded page corner. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits…
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint
by Elizabeth Harrison
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Garland, Texas, United States
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint by Elizabeth Harrison. Published by Chicago Kindergarten College; 4th edition (1892). 207 pages. Interior clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name and date of Aug 1893 on fly page. Another fly page has "Compliments Chicago Kindergarten College Co." in handwriting. Edge of several pages have slight bend and small tear. Hardback with no dj if offered. Slight bumping on edges and spine. Blue cloth cover and spine has some fading. Condition: Good. Measures 7.5" x 5"
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Kane & Abel
by Jeffrey Archer
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Decatur, Indiana, United States
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New York, 1979. Book Club. Hardcover. Book Club/Has Jacket. Book is a book club edition. Quite a few closed tears, chips, and other signs of wear to the dust jacket. Some bumping to the boards at corners, edges and ends of the spine. Pages are clean.
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In This Moment
by Doughton, Autumn
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- 9781492167761 / 1492167762
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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North Charleston, South Carolina: Creative Space Independent Publishing Platform, 2013. 8vo size trade paperback; 283 pages From back: "Aimee Spencer learned the hard way that for some moments there are no take backs, no rewinds, no do-overs. A year ago her world imploded and Aimee has been running ever since. .. Cole Everly is a golden boy with a cocky smile and an attitude to mach. He 's grown accustomed to girls throwing themselves at his feet, but when Aimee trips and literally lands in his lap one afternoon, she's not at all what he expects..." In excellent condition! Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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