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Edinburgh, Scotland: 'The Story of a Great Hospital, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 1729-1929' by A. Logan Turner, M.D., LL. D., Hon F.R.C.P. Edinburgh, Fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons. The first edition of this volume concerning the history of the University of Edinburgh. An extensive and comprehensive history of the University of Edinburgh, the sixth oldest university in the… Read more about this item

'Down Barnegat Bay, A Nor'easter Midnight Reader '- Robert Jahn, author signed, 1980, illustrated New Jersey Shore NJ maritime folk history, scarce and unusual. From Amazon reviews: 'A favorite chronicle of the maritime history and folklore of the Jersey Shore. The historical narratives catapult the reader into an era when the now densely populated areas along the Barnegat Bay were filled with… Read more about this item

Thomas D'Arcy McGee (1825 – 1868) was an Irish-Canadian politician, Catholic spokesman, journalist, poet, and a Father of Canadian Confederation. The young McGee was an Irish Catholic who opposed British rule in Ireland, and was part of the Young Ireland attempts to overthrow British rule and create an independent Irish Republic. He escaped arrest and fled to the United States… Read more about this item

In 2 volumes, with original maps, uncut pages. Complete in two volumes. Scarce work. New edition, revised and enlarged. Volume one is illustrated with frontispiece and four folding plates of battle plans. Volume two is illustrated with three folding plates of battle plans. Collated complete. A detailed history of important English battles, from the Battle of Hastings, and the Great Battles of the… Read more about this item

Uncorrected Proof: 'The Holder of the World', Bharati Mukherjee, w/signed note from Sonny Mehta (Alfred Knopf Editor in Chief) to American author Pat Conroy, requesting any comments on the proof.. The Holder of the World is a 1993 novel, retelling of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter, placing the story in two centuries (17th and 20th). The novel involves time… Read more about this item

'Alice In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass and What She Found There', Lewis Carroll, w/All The Original Illustrations by John Tinniel, uncommon 1915 combined version published by Henry Altemus of Philadelphia. One of our best loved treasures - is the Henry Altemus version containing both Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass - by Lewis Carroll, the pen-name of… Read more about this item

Madeira (Portugal) Postcards - 9 vintage black & white and sepia cards, c.1920-30s. Includes: -- Street scenes of Funchal -- Monte Palace Hotel -- Ox cart sleigh ride (Carro de bais) -- Interior mountain/valley scenes -- Jardim Municipal -- Pice Forte -- Entrance to Town -- Elevador do Monte -- Water-Course in Funchal -- Village of Camara do Lobos -- Curral Grande -- Costumes

Madeira (Portugal) Postcards - collection of 16 color cards, some with stamps, c.1920-30s. Includes: -- Street scenes of Funchal -- Monte Palace Hotel -- Ox cart sleigh ride (Carro de bais) -- Interior mountain/valley scenes -- Jardim Municipal -- Pice Forte -- Entrance to Town -- Elevador do Monte -- Water-Course in Funchal -- Village of Camara do Lobos -- Curral Grande -- Costumes

Meissonier, His Life and His Work -- 1897, Vallery C. Greard. Massive definitive volume of his works w/hundreds of prints and engravings Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815 – 1891) was a French Classicist painter and sculptor famous for his depictions of Napoleon, his armies and military themes. He documented sieges and manoeuvres and was the teacher of Édouard Detaille. Meissonier enjoyed great success in… Read more about this item

Martha's words of prophesy and wisdom startled and fascinated a nation 50 years ago- and now this Cassandra of the 1970s has passed from the public consciousness into obscurity. "You know, I can't prove I've been born," said Mrs. Mitchell. But how lucky for us she was. And how unfortunate that she had to call "from (her) upstairs bathroom so John… Read more about this item