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Lalla Rookh
by Thomas Moore
- Condition
- Used - Good-
- Jacket Condition
- none
- Edition
- Fourth Edition
- Published
- 1817
- Binding
- Decorative leather strip with cloth boards and leather corners
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€61.26
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Appears to be the original binding. The backstrip is very worn with pieces missing. The cloth is chipped and stained. The leather corners are worn. The date on the dedication page is May 19, 1817. The hinges are intact. There is a paper bookplate. Amor Vincit Omnia means Love Conquers All Things. Damp staining and very foxed. No bad smells.… Read more about this item Item Price
€61.26
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Le Poesie e Le Novelle and II Teatro e Le Cronache
by Salvatore Di Giacomo
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Arnoldo Mondadori Edition
- Published
- November, 1979
- Binding
- Two volume set with dust jackets in slipcase.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€47.12
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Arnoldo Mondadori Edition, Contemporary Classic Italian, November 1979. Printed in Italy, text in Italian. Sun fading to spine with small tears at the top. Some top edgewear on volume 1 and a couple of soil spots. Volume 1 has creased bottom page tips at the back index section, photographed. Volume 2 has two top page corners creased near the front.… Read more about this item Item Price
€47.12
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Traveling through the Dark
by William Stafford
- Condition
- Used - Very Good, Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good, Very Good-
- Edition
- The National Book Award Edition & First Edition (stated)
- Published
- 1962 & 1966
- Binding
- Two hardcover books with dust jackets.
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€103.68
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These two books are from Elgin, IL where William Stafford completed his camp experience for being a conscientious objector during World War II. The Oregon Encyclopedia states that the author worked as a secretary for the Church of the Brethren in Elgin, IL which ended in 1946. The previous owner's name is written on both FFEP. He served in the… Read more about this item Item Price
€103.68
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Echoes From Russia
by Lascelle Meserve Basily
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- None as issued
- Edition
- Assumed First, no other copies found
- Published
- 1920
- Binding
- Small 4 3/4" X 6 1/4" hardcover with leather and marbled boards.
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€282.75
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This is a small book of poetry by Madame de Basily in English. Her story can be read on the Hoover Institution website. She is American born and the donor of the items in the Nicolas de Basily room. This book was published in Paris the year after her marriage in November, 1919. Her husband was the Diplomat of Imperial… Read more about this item Item Price
€282.75
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Ariel
by Sylvia Plath
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-
- Edition
- First American Edition (which is actually the second edition) La
- Published
- 1972
- Binding
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket $4.95, 0666 bottom corner.
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€183.79
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Copyright ends at 1965, No Edition, No Printing Stated. Last page has 72-73-74-75 10 9. The American Edition is the Second Edition. This is a First American Edition with a 1972 (later) Printing. The dust jacket has some soiling with tears at edges of the spine and corners, see photos. Book itself is in Near Fine condition with… Read more about this item Item Price
€183.79
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Ride for the Brand The poetry and songs of Rod Steagall (with a forward by Elmer Melton and an afterword by Joyce Gibrin)
by Rod Steagall (signed by the "Cowboy Poet of the State of Texas")
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-/Good+
- Edition
- Later Printing of the 1993 edition with the 1999 NPRA dust jacke
- Published
- 1999 NPRA San Antonio
- Binding
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€51.84
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Dust jacket is worn along the top and bottom edge with about a one inch long v shape notch missing from the top. Book is in fine or near fine condition which is signed on the half title page Rod Steagall 3/22/99. Item Price
€51.84
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Evangeline (Progressive School Classics)
by Henry W. Longfellow
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- none
- Edition
- copyright date 1914 this publisher
- Published
- 1914
- Binding
- Booklet
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€9.42
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Booklet 48 pp. Stapled wraps. Appears to be First Thus. Condition is very good. Item Price
€9.42
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First Poems of Cecil Le Mouson
by Cecil Le Mouson
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- none
- Edition
- date is listed as MCM--33
- Published
- 1933
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€117.81
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Hardcover has major foxing or spots. 101 pages which were done on a substandard typewriter and didn't always copy well. Melancholy poetry which appears to be a search for God. I felt the need to bring this effort to the attention of the public. Ships with delivery confirmation.
Depression era poetry which is typed with linoleum wood… Read more about this item Item Price
€117.81
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September Sunflowers Compositions of Prose and Poetry
by Charles Rendell Mabey
- Condition
- Used - Good-
- Jacket Condition
- none
- Edition
- 1957, untrimmed leaves.
- Published
- 1957
- Binding
- Hardcover, no dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€37.70
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Signed by Charles' son Edward after his death to Major Booth with the mailing label attached to inside cover. On half title page, "In memory of Charles R. Mabey To: Major C.C. Booth With Sincere Best Wishes! Edward M. Mabey" After the Preface is written, "Charles Mabey passed away 4/26/59." No dust jacket. HC is in fair condition due to… Read more about this item Item Price
€37.70
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Milton's L'Allegro and other Poems Paradise Lost Books 1-3 Riverside Literature Series HC 1896 Actual Book
by John Milton
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- none
- Edition
- copyright 1895-1896 First Thus
- Published
- 1896
- Binding
- Hardcover, no dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€28.27
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Cracked hinge, name and old price is written in pencil on the front end page. Book is complete - rest of the inside is VG. Cover is very worn along the edges and corners and is soiled. Please see photos. Item Price
€28.27
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Book of Nursery and Mother Goose Rhymes
by Marguerite de Angelis
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- States First Edition
- Published
- 1953,1954
- Binding
- Large Hardcover with dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€37.65
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Large HC w/dust jacket. Main portion of dj. VG but edges very worn with small tears at corner, top edge along spine edge inc. top & bottom plus foredge. The spine is faded. (Rating is Good) Bottom edge of book itself and corners are bumped/dented. Paper has some discoloration from age. (Rating VG due to inside)
States First Edition. … Read more about this item Item Price
€37.65
Longfellow's Poems Household Edition of the Poets (The Political Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Household Edition)
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- Reprint 1891
- Published
- 1891
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€18.80
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Has some pen marks on contents page to mark favorites. Name & date of 1895 written on front end page & name only on first page of poems. 496 pages. Book has a little bit of soiling and some bent page tips. First 3 pages almost fully detached from spine, seam split. Back closth inside cover is seperated from spine… Read more about this item Item Price
€18.80
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The Poetical Works of Bayard Taylor Household Edition (Taylor's Complete Poems)
by Taylor, Bayard
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Published
- 1894
- Binding
- Burgundy hardcover no dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€32.99
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No dust jacket. Burgundy cover with gilt lettering and wreath decorations. Name on page backside of frontispiece. Cover has some edge wear, slightly rubbed corners, and a small nick on the back edge. Movement marks & some stipling typle dots on cover. Paper is splitting by spine as shown. Very Good overall. Item Price
€32.99
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Gift and Mystery 2 Audio Cassettes New in Shrink-wrap & The Poetry of John Paul II New
by Pope John Paul II
- Condition
- NEW
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- No other printing in this format known.
- Published
- 1996
- Binding
- Audio Cassettes & Hardcover Book
- ISBN
- 9780553478723
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€12.24
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Brand New in shrink wrap, contains a commemorative photo of Pope John Paul II. An unabridged production. 2 audio cassettes. Also a New Hardcover Book of Poetry with Dust Jacket. Renew your faith or give as a Gift. Both ship as one. Item Price
€12.24
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The Blessing: New and Selected Poems
by Richard Jones
- Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- none, softcover
- Edition
- Dated signed 5-18-01
- Published
- Signed 5-18-01
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781556591433
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
- Item Price
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€18.85
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Some soiling on exterior pages, dents on cover, corners & top edge of spine are rubbed. Signed, personalized on title page as shown. Creased bottom corner, crease backside. One page inside is bent, the back cover corner has a small crease with the last pages bent also. Item Price
€18.85
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Bryant's Poems Household Edition
by Bryant, William Cullen
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Edition
- 1881
- Published
- 1881
- Binding
- Hardcover, no dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
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€28.27
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Good condition with cracked front hinge. Last page about the author came apart and is loosely reinserted w/small tears along the edge of that one page. Owner's name written on title page. Wear to spine, corners and edges. Item Price
€28.27
In A Pig's Eye
by Siegel, Robert
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- None as Issued
- Edition
- First Edition Thus 1980
- Published
- 1980
- Binding
- Hardcover, no dust jacket.
- ISBN
- 9780813006796
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
- Item Price
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€14.14
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Book In Near Fine Condition. Has two piece of tape stains on front end page from removal of previous bookplate otherwise Fine. Item Price
€14.14
Tennyson's Idylls of The King Selected
by Beatty, Arthur
- Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Edition
- Revised Edition
- Published
- 1929
- Binding
- VG- Green HC with wear to spine and corner.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Winfield, Illinois, USA
- Item Price
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€11.31
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Inside Fine except two names written in pencil. No dust jacket. Cover VG - has wear to spine & bottom front corner.(Green) Item Price
€11.31