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Lalla Rookh
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Lalla Rookh

by Thomas Moore

Condition
Used - Good-
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none
Edition
Fourth Edition
Published
1817
Binding
Decorative leather strip with cloth boards and leather corners
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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
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Le Poesie e Le Novelle and II Teatro e Le Cronache
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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.
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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
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Traveling through the Dark
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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.
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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
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Echoes From Russia
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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.
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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
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Ariel
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Evangeline  (Progressive School Classics)
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Evangeline (Progressive School Classics)

by Henry W. Longfellow

Condition
Used - Very Good
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none
Edition
copyright date 1914 this publisher
Published
1914
Binding
Booklet
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€9.42

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Booklet 48 pp. Stapled wraps.  Appears to be First Thus. Condition is very good.
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First Poems of Cecil Le Mouson
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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
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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
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September Sunflowers Compositions of Prose and Poetry
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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.
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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
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Milton's L'Allegro and other Poems Paradise Lost Books 1-3 Riverside Literature Series HC 1896 Actual Book
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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.
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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.
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Book of Nursery and Mother Goose Rhymes
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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.
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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
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Longfellow's Poems Household Edition of the Poets (The Political Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Household Edition)

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
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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
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The Poetical Works of Bayard Taylor Household Edition (Taylor's Complete Poems)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The Blessing: New and Selected Poems
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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
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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.
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Bryant's Poems Household Edition
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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.
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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.
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In A Pig's Eye

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
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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.
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Tennyson's Idylls of The King Selected

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.
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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)
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