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The Calendar of Nature; Designed for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons by Aikin, John (1747-1822) - 1784

by Aikin, John (1747-1822)

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The Calendar of Nature; Designed for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons by Aikin, John (1747-1822) - 1784

The Calendar of Nature; Designed for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons

by Aikin, John (1747-1822)

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Warrington [England]: W. Eyres, for J. Johnson, 1784. Scarce first edition [1784] of this work written for children. Three quarter leather over marbled boards, gilt lettered red spine label, addiional spine decoration in gilt, vii, [2], 2-82, [1], [1p. publisher's ad]. Covers heavily worn and rubbed, lower spine end chipped, joints chipped and covers holding by cords, text block sound, large chip front front free endpaper, lower corners of final two text pages creased, pages lightly age-toned but clean, rear free endpaper absent.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair/No. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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  • Edition First Edition
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  • Publisher W. Eyres, for J. Johnson
  • Place of Publication Warrington [England]
  • Date Published 1784
  • Size 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
  • Keywords JUVENILE ENTERTAINMENT JOHN AIKIN
  • Size 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

by Dr. Seuss

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About this Item: New York: Random House, 1960, 1960. Hardcover. Very Good LIght tip and spine end wear, light age discoloration top and bottom edge. 1st Edition. glazed pict. bds, [63]p., 1st ed. (correct dust wrapper blurbs on back panel and list of books on back flap of dj, correct Random House address). DJ condition good except for chipping on corners and top and bottom edges, slight wearing along edges and spine, rubbing and nicks and surface scratches. A Beginner Book, illustrated in color and one of Seuss' most famous books. Scarce in the true 1st ed. DJ flap price reads 195/195.
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Journey Cake, Ho
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Journey Cake, Ho

by Sawyer, Ruth; Illustrated by Robert McCloskey

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New York: The Viking Press, 1953. Second Printing, March 1955 stated, Caldecott Honor Book. SCARCE in collectible dust jacket in any early printing. Fine in brown, off-white, and patterned cloth; illustrated endpapers. In a Near Fine dust jacket, price $2.50 front flap, small chips at spine ends, two closed tears bottom edge rear panel, soiling top right corner front panel. A lovely copy !. Second Printing. Decorative Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Brown Fairy Book
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The Brown Fairy Book

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The Crimson Fairy Book

by Andrew Lang (Editor)

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The Lilac Fairy Book

by Andrew Lang (Editor)

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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

by Dr. Seuss

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About this Item: New York: Random House, 1960, 1960. Hardcover. Very Good LIght tip and spine end wear, light age discoloration top and bottom edge. 1st Edition. glazed pict. bds, [63]p., 1st ed. (correct dust wrapper blurbs on back panel and list of books on back flap of dj, correct Random House address). DJ condition good except for chipping on corners and top and bottom edges, slight wearing along edges and spine, rubbing and nicks and surface scratches. A Beginner Book, illustrated in color and one of Seuss' most famous books. Scarce in the true 1st ed. DJ flap price reads 195/195.
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Journey Cake, Ho
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Journey Cake, Ho

by Sawyer, Ruth; Illustrated by Robert McCloskey

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New York: The Viking Press, 1953. Second Printing, March 1955 stated, Caldecott Honor Book. SCARCE in collectible dust jacket in any early printing. Fine in brown, off-white, and patterned cloth; illustrated endpapers. In a Near Fine dust jacket, price $2.50 front flap, small chips at spine ends, two closed tears bottom edge rear panel, soiling top right corner front panel. A lovely copy !. Second Printing. Decorative Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Brown Fairy Book
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The Brown Fairy Book

by Andrew Lang (Editor)

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Folio Society, 2010. Hardcover. As New. Book unread and in crisp, clean and collectable condition/Insignificant rubbing on slipcase.
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The Crimson Fairy Book
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The Crimson Fairy Book

by Andrew Lang (Editor)

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The Lilac Fairy Book
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The Lilac Fairy Book

by Andrew Lang (Editor)

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The calendar of nature; or, Natural history of the Year
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The calendar of nature; or, Natural history of the Year

by Aikin, John

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London: J. Van Voorst, 1834. Hardback, original blindstamped cloth. 16.5 x 10.5cm. vi, 142pp. First leaf publisher's ads. Title vignette and engraved head-pieces of rural scenes including angling, windmills, harvesting etc. for each chapter, most chapter having a tail-piece also. Previous owner's details front end-papers. A little spotting to end-papers. The occasional spot elsewhere but generally clean. Slight wear to extremities, spine age discoloured. A pleasing copy. . Hard Cover. Good+.
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The Calendar of Nature; Designed for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons.  The...
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The Calendar of Nature; Designed for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons. The Third Edition,

by Aikin, John,

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Printed for Joseph Johnson, at No 72, St. Paul's Church-yard, , 1787,. Hardcover,. small 8vo, vii,82,[vi]pp, full contemporary calf, expertly rebacked with title gilt on label and gilt decorations etc, very sound binding and text very clean throughout,
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The Calendar of Nature; Designed for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons
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The Calendar of Nature; Designed for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons

by Aikin, John (1747-1822)

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Warrington [England]: W. Eyres, for J. Johnson, 1784. Scarce first edition [1784] of this nature book written for children. Three quarter leather over marbled boards, gilt lettered red spine label, additonal spine decoration in gilt, vii, [2], 2-82, [1], [1p. publisher's ad]. Covers heavily worn and rubbed, lower spine end chipped, joints chipped and covers holding by cords, text block sound, large chip front front free endpaper, lower corners of final two text pages creased, pages lightly age-toned but clean, rear free endpaper absent.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Bob Son of Battle
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Bob Son of Battle

by Alfred Oliphant

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The story focuses on the rivalry between two sheepdogs and their masters, and chronicles the coming of age of a boy who is caught between them. David M'Adam, the boy, was half-orphaned by the death of his mother, and is left to the care of his father, Adam M'Adam, a sarcastic, angry alcoholic with a few redeeming qualities. M'Adam is the owner of Red Wull, a huge, violent dog who herds his sheep by brute force.
Doubleday & McClure, 1899. Hardcover. Condition: vg+. .356 pages Find copy in Dark Blue Boards . copyright Doubleday & McClure (New York), 1889. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Rare first edition original 1899 edition by Doubleday and McClure Company New York. Nice copy all on hand laid paper. Deckled edges. Bob Son of Battle by Alfred Ollivant. Copyright 1889. Some browning of pages. In a navy cloth binding. Externally sound. Some shelf wear. Pages are clean and unmarked/,
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Ronny Meets the Cadborosuarus
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Ronny Meets the Cadborosuarus

by Elmay Crow

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Crow Publishing, Victoria, 1971, 30 pages, 6.5" x 8.5", Near Fine, Comb Bound Softcover. An uncommon self published companion to "Ronny Meets The Sasquatch".
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Bedtime Stories
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Bedtime Stories

by Tenggren, Gustaf: Illustrated by

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1978 - 16th printing- vintage Bedtime Stories - Little Red Riding Hood - book: very good - all pages are clean and unmarked - edge wear on boards good for age - pages show some toning at edges - ELEMENT: includes a little red riding hood/big bad wolf as grandma flip doll - doll is professionally sewn with intricate details
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El Principe Picenin – The Little Prince
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El Principe Picenin – The Little Prince

by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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A special copy of The Little Prince translated into the Venetian (Venetan/Veneto) language, also called dialeto del mar – the dialect of the sea. Included is the bookmark from the bookstore - Libreria Acqua Alta. Great gift for any Little Prince collector. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

by Engle, Joanna

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9780394856438
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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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The House That Jack Built
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The House That Jack Built: The Old Woman and Her Pig

by Rodney Peppe

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Pocket sized reproduction from Pleasewell Series of the 1890s. This edition is reversible with The Old Woman and Her Pig also featured when the book is flipped over. Each story has reproduced lithographs from the original publication. No creasing, no age spots, Like New !
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Adventures of Raggedy Ann
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Adventures of Raggedy Ann

by Gruelle, Johnny

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1988 - includes 7" high raggedy Ann and Andy dolls - Raggedy certainly doesn't act her age (she's well over half a century) as she is tied to the trail of a kite, or her yarn hair is being used to line a robin's nest,..." Book: very good dj: very good - 2 small tears repaired with some fading on the spine - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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Foreign Agent
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Foreign Agent

by Thor, Brad

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9781501147494
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1501147498
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New York: Atria Books, 2016. Signed on fep First Edition with full number line This is a limited, signed edition with an exclusive, to this edition, additional chapter. Please note what looks like a "Signed Edition" sticker on the front of dust jacket. It is not a a sticker; it is part of the design of the jacket. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 338 pages PLUS additional chapter "exclusively for Target customers." Target is US-based department store. From jacket: "Scot Harvath has exactly the skills the CIA is looking for. He's a former Navy SEAL with extensive experience in espionage. Working for a private intelligence company, he will provide the CIA, and more important, the President, with absolute deniability. But deep within the Russian Caucasus, Moscow also has its own special kind of operative... When a clandestine American operations team is ambushed near Syria, all signs point toward a dangerous informant in Brussels..." A new book, but with… Read More
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Little Brighthope's Stories : Months and Seasons
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Little Brighthope's Stories : Months and Seasons

by Anonymous

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Philadelphia: Davis, Porter & Coates. Soft cover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 8pp. No date circa 1860s. Yellow pictorial wraps, stitched spine. LIght cover soil, contents mostly clean. A 2 line verse describes the hand-colored illustration for each month of the year. A well-preserved little book.
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Maya's Children: The Story of LA Llorana
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Maya's Children: The Story of LA Llorana

by Anaya, Rudolfo

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9780786821242
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Hyperion, 1997 Hard Cover. New/No DJ Issued. Illus. by Baca, Maria. 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.4 Inches. Library Binding.
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