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189819338New York: T. Tennyson Neely. 1898. Hardcover. Very Good. Boards with light edgewear. Light soiling to rear endpaper. Back hinge cracked; A profusely illustrated account on the Spanish American War including army pictures from the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico; B&W Photographs; Oblong 16mo 6" - 7" tall . T. Tennyson Neely hardcover
198121127Boston MA: New York Graphic Society. 1981. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. One closed tear to DJ and with very light edgewear. Boards with slight browning along edges. One corner of title page clipped. ; Foreword by Wallace Stegner. 115 extended range photolithographic reproductions. ; Oblong 4to 11" - 13" tall; 128 pages . 0821206001 . New York Graphic Society hardcover
1989010394Sacramento: The Chief Research Co 1989. Hardcover. Fine. 8vo. J.A. Brinnon. A Commemorative Edition for the Centennial Celebration of the State of Washington. 93 pgs. Photo frontis and 21 b/w illustrations. Sketch map. Gift inscription on the front free endpaper from Stuart McIntyre grandson of the author to his cousin. First published in 1906 in Wilson Creek Washington this is an eyewitness account of the gathering up of wild horses that roamed in large herds in the area known as "The Big Bend Country". <br/> <br/> The Chief Research Co hardcover
19521246E054Barcelona: Salvat Editores 1952. 1st Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: x 748. Very Good/Very Good. 7 x 9.75 inches 17.5 x 24.5 cm. Dust jacket: Slight browning. A few small marks to spine and rear cover. Preserved in a removable jacket protector. Overall jacket condition is Very Good. Book: Brown cloth binding. Foxing to top page edge. A little light marking to outer page edge. Good solid binding. Very clean text throughout. Numerous illustrations some in colour and a few fold-outs. Spanish language. Overall book condition is Very Good. Please Note: This is a heavy item and international postage will be more than the standard rate for non-European destinations. Actual Royal Mail postage costs are: USA £21.00; Oceania £30.00; Rest of World £30.00. A postage supplement will be requested after the order has been placed. Size: 7 x 9.75 inches 17.5 x 24.5 cm. Salvat Editores hardcover
0259016500.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2011biblio826<p>Trade paperback US. Sewn binding. 344 p. Contains: Illustrations color Halftones color Maps. Lonely Planet Arizona. Audience: General/trade.</p> Lonely Planet paperback
1889053353Cambridge MA: University Press: John Wilson and Son 1889. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 12mo. 167 pages. Soft cover bound in original brown printed wrappers now in a protective mylar jacket. There is moderate wear to the binding from handling. Covers are toned and have some smudging/dirt marks. The top of the text block shows some damping. There are a few minor tears to the back top edge. The text is clean and sound. No author stated but the front cover states "Printed For Sale At Mount Vernon. <br/> <br/> University Press: John Wilson and Son paperback
18343212Philadelphia: Mitchell and Hinman. 1834. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good-. 1/2 leather boards with some rubbing to extremities. Pages occasionally a bit browned. Last blank page a bit torn and corner missing ; 8vo; 324 pages . Mitchell and Hinman hardcover
1929RRAB119US: Harper & Brothers Publishers 1929. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Minus/No Jacket. Ralph B. Wilkins. First edition of novel by Albert Bigelow Paine published anonymously second edition published under his name. VG-/no DJ. Corners and spine bumped rubbed small white mark on front cover prev. owner's bookplate on inside front cover pencil notation on back fep very slightly cocked. Pages slightly age-coloured. Albert Bigelow Paine 1861-1937 is best known for his biography of Mark Twain but also wrote biographies several travel books and novels. He lived in France for several years and was awarded the Legion of Honour for his historical novels on Joan of Arc. "Jan the Romantic" is also set in France but in the early 20th century ending after WWI. The story of a poor but noble boy who finds romance with the beautiful Zilda - "trailing clouds of glory". 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. <br/><br/> Harper & Brothers Publishers hardcover
189719751The London Printing and Lithographing Company. Good. 1897. First Edition. Hardcover. Black cloth cover with gilt is lightly scuffed caps are chipped and frayed corners are bumped and rubbed but cover is in good condition. Boards and spine are straight. Gutter is cracked on title page but binding is still fairly tight. Book plate of former owner on front paste down. Pages are modestly soiled and in good condition. B&W illustrations throughout book. . The London Printing and Lithographing Company hardcover
1947101Idaho: R.G.Bailey Pub. Co. 1947. Decorative Cloth. Vg/No Jacket. Heavy 8vo. 1st revised limited edition #1411 of 2000 copies greatly enlarged. 754 pgs with index. Many b/w illust.and photos. Gently scuffed green cloth.Binding slightly shaken but secure.Ffep has inked inscription and tape staining. An unmatched history of central Idaho and Eastern Washingtonwith much on early settlement and the customsmythslegends and wars of the Nez Perce Indians. <br/> <br/> R.G.Bailey Pub. Co. hardcover
188421650San Francisco: A. L. Bancroft & Company Publishers. Very Good-. 1884. First Edition. Leather Bound. Volume II only of Northwest coast history. Boards show shelf wear to extremities light soiling. Front hinge is split down 2 " but attached some loss head and tail of spine. Some discoloration front and back endpapers.; Marbled page edges extensive index; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 768 pages . A. L. Bancroft & Company, Publishers hardcover
188416152Norwich CT: The Henry Bill Publishing Company. 18841886. Hardcover. Very Good. Wear to extremities. Spine ends chipped with small parts missing. Paper guards for illustrations browned and brittle with the guard to the volume 2 frontispiece detached but present. Volume two binding not tight and hinges started; Memoir of the former Speaker of the House Senator and by two-time Secretary of State Blaine who also narrowly missed the Presidency being defeated by Chester Arthur in a very close election in 1884. Focusing on the run-up to the Civil War 1861-1865 ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 646724 pages . The Henry Bill Publishing Company hardcover
18701221E099Washington: Government Printing Office for the Board of Indian Commissioners 1870. 1st Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: 149. Very Good Plus. 5.75 x 9 inches 15 x 23.5 cm. Black cloth binding with gilt title to front board and chipped paper title label to spine. Slight wear to head of spine. Front free endpaper has slight loss to the upper corner and a pencilled note. Very clean text throughout. Blank presentation label from the Board of Indian Commissioners to front pastedown endpaper. Scarce. Overall condition is Very Good Plus. Size: 5.75 x 9 inches 15 x 23.5 cm. Government Printing Office for the Board of Indian Commissioners hardcover
19611208S002Buenos Aires: Emece Editores 1961. 1st Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: 63 plates. Good. 13.25 x 17.25 inches 34.5 x 44 cm. Limited edition No. 129 of 250 copies printed on extra strong paper. Grey buckram binding with soiling plus a small stain to rear board. Binding strained at rear endpaper joint and is loose. Foxing to page edges and margins a few marks to text. A very large format volume. Includes a portrait frontis; fold-out plan of Malaspina's ships the Descubierta and the Atrevida; facsimile of 'Orden de Transbordas y Desembarcos'; fold-out map; plus 25 plates several in colour or tinted. Spanish language. From the private collection of Eric Kenneth Prentice 'Kenn' Back meteorologist who worked with the British Antarctic Survey for nearly 40 years recipient of both the Fuchs Medal and the Polar Medal and a descendent of Sir George Back the Arctic explorer. With Back's bookplate to front pastedown endpaper. Scarce. Overall condition is Good. Please Note: This is a heavy item and international postage will be more than the standard rate. Actual Royal Mail postage costs are: Europe £19.00; USA £33.00; Oceania £40.00; Rest of World £37.00. A postage supplement will be requested after the order has been placed. Size: 13.25 x 17.25 inches 34.5 x 44 cm. Emece Editores hardcover
19611208S001Buenos Aires: Emece Editores 1961. 1st Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: 63 plates. Very Good/Good. 13.25 x 17.25 inches 34.5 x 44 cm. Dust jacket: Original paper jacket. Several tears to edges with repairs to reverse. Slight damage to front flap. Overall jacket condition is Good Plus. Book: Limited edition No. 58 of 250 copies printed on extra strong paper. Grey buckram binding with a little light marking to boards. Light foxing to endpapers. Text has a few spots of light foxing otherwise very clean throughout. A very large format volume. Includes a portrait frontis; fold-out plan of Malaspina's ships the Descubierta and the Atrevida; facsimile of 'Orden de Transbordas y Desembarcos'; fold-out map; plus 25 plates several in colour or tinted. Spanish language. From the private collection of Eric Kenneth Prentice 'Kenn' Back meteorologist who worked with the British Antarctic Survey for nearly 40 years recipient of both the Fuchs Medal and the Polar Medal and a descendent of Sir George Back the Arctic explorer. With Back's bookplate to front pastedown endpaper. Scarce. Overall book condition is Very Good. Please Note: This is a heavy item and international postage will be more than the standard rate. Actual Royal Mail postage costs are: Europe £19.00; USA £33.00; Oceania £40.00; Rest of World £37.00. A postage supplement will be requested after the order has been placed. Size: 13.25 x 17.25 inches 34.5 x 44 cm. Emece Editores hardcover
199616105Sedona AZ: Bryan Richards 1996. Paperback. Very Good. Sedona AZ: Bryan Richards 1996. CAME FROM THE ESTATE SALE OF A SMOKER! Very Good cards in Good box with small staple bound manual. Some tanning to card edges but overall in real nice shape. Number of Cards: 78 . <P><BR>We go through all of our Tarot and oracle items to be sure All Cards are included. All the cards are put into exact order by suits and Major Arcanum so there can be no mistake of there being a missing card. If a card is missing we do not offer the item for sale. </P><P><BR> The Sedona Vortex Tarot has drawn its inspiration in imagery and titling from the Sedona area in Arizona. The art is a colourful collage of illustrations photographs and scenery. . Card Deck. Very Good. Bryan Richards paperback
187220192New York: D. Appleton and Company. 1872. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Boards with light rubbing to extremities. A bit of fraying to top spines more prominent on bottom spines. Front hinges have a bit of play. A hint of browning and very light foxing to first pages of each volume. Vol I: Small cut to outer spine covering at bottom spine. ; Two hefty volumes profusely illustrated with 49 steel engravings 2 frontispieces and b&w illustrations from wootcuts. Full leather boards with embossed linear decoration. All edges gilt. Spine with 5 raised bands and gilt lettering. Decorative marbled endpapers. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; viii 568; vi 576 pages . D. Appleton and Company hardcover
1813054383Boston: Published by J. T. Buckingham 1813. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Octavo. 332 3 pages. Hardcover bound in original quarter dark brown leather with marbled paper-covered boards. The binding is rubbed and bumped. The front hinge is just starting to crease but the binding is sound. A name is ink stamped on the fort cover bus is difficult to read. The front flyleaf has an attractive bookplate appears to be early 20th century of "Eldon S. Dummit". This was likely Eldon Steven Summit 1896-1973 the 34th Attorney General of Kentucky and the Republican candidate for Governor of Kentucky in 1947. The text block is sound and the text is toned. The Engraved title page states 1812 but the issues are for 1813. Contains 6 issues for March 1813 through September 1813 without an issue for April possibly never published; the pagination is continuous and not lacking pages. There are 5 full--page copperplate engravings including the engraved title. The other engravings are: Hon. William Heath; Hon. Theodore Sedgwick; Boston Common with a tree; and His Excellency Caleb Strong Governor of Massachusetts. The focus of this journal was the arts and theater but some of the issues also had information on leaders who participated in the War of 1812 and the American Revolution. The focus of this journal was the arts and theater but some of the issues also had information on leaders who participated in the War of 1812 and the American Revolution. This volume of 6 issues contains articles on William Heath Commodore Stephen Decatur Governor Caleb Strong of Massachusetts and the old Brick Meeting House of Boston. <br/> <br/> Published by J. T. Buckingham hardcover
1873053209Cincinnati OH: Robert Clarke & Co. 1873. 1st Edition . Leather Bound. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Quarto. 403 pages indexed. Hardcover nicely rebound in modern black quarter leather with brown cloths now in a removable clear mylar jacket. Title embossed in gilt on front cover and spine. There is minimal wear to the binding. Outer edges of the text block show some light spotting and discoloration. Upper edge of the text block is gilt. The frontis piece is heavily trimmed at the top and the bottom. The text is toned but clean and sound. <br/> <br/> Robert Clarke & Co. hardcover
1803036613Washington: Printed by A. and G. Way 1803. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fair. Octavo. Variously paginated. Bound volume containing the reports of the first 15 councils dating from 1803 to 1818. Bound in early full sheep. The leather binding is quite worn and dry and is scuffed and abraded. The hinges are sturdy. Lacks the top leather label on the spine; the bottom label reads "Vol. I / From the / 1st to 15th Council / Inclusive." Early owner's name at the headcap of the spine is illegible and no names within. The binding is designs with rules of alternating oval and diamond designs in blind about the edges. There is some pest damage to the outside edges of the text block towards the rear of the book not affecting the text. Text is toned and foxed with some damping at the front and rear. Two blank flyleaves at the front an numerous blank pages at the rear. Most of the reports have their own title pages. The reports that do not have separate title pages are those for: 8 1810; 12 1815; 14 1817; and 15 1818. In the 6th report 1808 there is insect damage for the leaves of pages 7-8 and 9-10 with significant loss of lettering on the fore edge of pages 7-8. Rare. 1-8 4 9-49 i-ii ix 1-2; 1-32; 1-47; 1-44; 1-46; 20 1; 42; 15 1; 56 iii; 56; 36; 88; 69; 40; 45 pages with 10 blank flyleaves at the rear. The final few flyleaves of torn and stained. Reports 8 12 14 and 15 do not have separate title pages. The rest of the reports do have their title pages. <br/> <br/> Printed by A. and G. Way hardcover
18761206T014London: Sampson Low Marston Searle & Rivington 1876. 1st Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: 303 40 ads. Very Good Minus. 6 x 8.75 inches 15 x 22.5 cm. Publisher's green pebbled cloth binding illustrated in gilt and black. Page edges untrimmed. A few stains to covers restoration to edge of spine and front endpaper joint. Complete with four plates plus several illustrations within the text. Scattered light foxing a couple of pages have a short tear to outer margin. Good solid binding. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown endpaper Henry Arthur Blyth. Inscribed to the half title page: 'Emily Whitelock with love from the author's mother'. Overall condition is Very Good Minus. Please Note: This is a heavy item and international postage will be more than the standard rate for non-European destinations. Actual Royal Mail postage costs are: USA £21.00; Oceania £27.00; Rest of World £27.00. A postage supplement will be requested after the order has been placed. Size: 6 x 8.75 inches 15 x 22.5 cm. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington hardcover
1849biblio74<p>A very nice deed awarding to the physician Daniel Chapman the mansion house and underlying land at the corner of Prospect street and Austin street in Cambridge Massachusetts in 1849. Signatures include Phinney clerk. Joseph Holmes and others. Very nice light blue paper with retention of the ribbon some minor spots but otherwise in near fine condition. A one of a kind historical document.</p>
1976biblio304<p>Two volumes in slipcase 957 pages in total. May require extra postage depending on destination.</p> University of California Press hardcover
1879319New York: Putnams 1879. First edition. New York: Putnams 1879 First edition pp xiii 331 brown cloth with map illustration on cover gilt letters on spine Floral endpapers HardboundCover has stains and wear front corners worn to paper board Spine ends worn text block is tight clean and unmarked Codman travelled through Utah in 1874 and there is much on his impressions of Mormonism and California Scarce Excellent observations from someone who chose to travel a large circuitous route around North and Central America <br/><br/> Putnams hardcover