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Book condition: Very Good
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Oxford University Press, 1948. A VG/Good+ copy, compiled by the Workers of the riters' Program of the WPA in the State of Wyoming. Due to inevitable change, not a useful trip planner, but a valuable and detailed look at the state, its history, places and people. Loaded with maps, prints, B&W photos and more, including a large foldout map in rear pocket, this is a readable and entertaining look at the state. Pages clean, binding sound. Dj shos slight spine lightening and light general edge wear (scan... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Fulton, Jack
Book condition: VG-
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San Rafael CA: Pencil Press, 1986. A VG- copy, 37pp., containing B&W and color nature photos by Fulton, with accompanying text. First print run was 2,500 copies. Pages clean, binding sound, cover clean and bright. Graded down because of a marked-out inscription on front endpaper and two small dents to front cover. Signed in silver pen by Fulton on front endpaper.. Signed by Author/Photographer. First Printing. Hard Cover. VG-/No Jacket (as issued). ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Assad, Thomas J
Book condition: VG
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London: Routledge & Keegan Paul, 1964. A VG/VG- copy of Dr. Assad's look at Victorian interest in the exploration of the Arab world, and his short biographies of the three greatest explorers of that era -- Richard Francis Burton, Wilfrid Scawen Blunt and Charles Montagu Doughty. 154pp., illus. with glossy B&W period illus. Pages clean, binding sound, dj bright and clean, with just mild edge wear. Signed and inscribed by Doughty on the front endpaper (with thanks for your work on the ilustrations... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Hendricks, James L
Book condition: Very Good
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Bloomington IN: IUniverse, 2009. A VG copy of the history of the 440th Signal Battalion, from combat in the Pacific Theater in WWII through its last casualty (Irag, 2003,) the battalion's last combat casualty before its inactivation in 2007. Written by James Hendricks, who served with the unit in Korea. 285pp of interviews and accounts by former battalion members, illus. with B&W photos. Pages clean, binding sound, cover clean and bright. Signed and inscribed by Hendricks on the title page, with rec... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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Book condition: Very Good
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Paducah KY: Turner Publishing, 1986. A VG copy of the history of the 4th Infantry's "Ivy" Division, from WWI through Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Heavily illus. with B&W photos, contains stories of major engagements, honors awarded, roster of members and more. Pages clean, binding sound, cover clean and unworn, with very bright gold-gilt lettering clean and shiny. Owner's name stamped in gold by publisher on bottom of front cover. 144 pages. Note that this is stamped "Volume II... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Chavoor, Sherman
Book condition: VG
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Coward-McCann-Geoghegan, 1973. Quite rare, a signed copy of legendary swimming coach Sherm Chavoor's tale of "how Olympic gold medal swimmers are made", focusing on the career and accomplishments of Mark Spitz. Illus. with B&W photos. Even more uncommon is that it is signed by Chavoor ("Sh Chavoor") and Olympic gold medalist Debbie Meyer. Inscribed to the Skadens Swim Club. Pages clean, binding sound. Dj is bright and clean, does show edge wearing and closed tears.. Signed by Aut... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Carroll, John M
Book condition: VG
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Mattituck NY: J.M. Carroll & Company, 1984. A VG/VG- copy of Carroll's biography of 7th US Cavalry Colonel Tompkins; "a poet, a drinker, an avid military historian and admired by all who knew him." 191pp., illus. with B&W photos. Pages clean, binding sound. The dj is clean and free of edge wear, does show general surface rubbing.. Hardcover/Dust Jacket. VG/VG-. ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Witcover, Jules
Book condition: Very Good
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Putnam's Sons, 1969. A VG/VG copy of reporter Jules Witcover's extensive documentation of the presidential campaign of Robert Kennedy, which began with accusations and vitriol hurled by the McCarthy campaign and ended 85 days later, the California victory in hand, in the kitchen hallway of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. 347pp of political and personal analysis, history, and poignant personal observation. Pages clean, binding sound, dj bright and clean. While this is ex-library, the only sign i... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Kosoff, Abe
Book condition: VG-
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New York: Sanford J. Durst, 1981. A VG- copy of the collected thoughts, essays, letters and remembrances of veteran numismatist Abe Kosoff. Intriguing stories of rare finds, rare people and rare encounters. Pages clean, binding sound, cover clean and bright. Cover does show slight edge wearing and there is a small closed tear, but no stains or missing pieces.. Large-Format Paperbound. VG-/No Jacket (as issued). ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Hackworth, David (Colonel)
Book condition: Very Good
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Simon and Schuster, 1989. A VG paperback printing of the autobiography of the late Col. David Hackworth. the country's most decorated soldier. Signed and inscribed by Hackworth, who died in 2005 at the age of 74. 875pp., illus. with B&W photos. Pages clean, binding sound, cover clean and bright. Signed and inscribed on the title page.. Signed by Author. Fifth Printing. Original Wraps. Very Good/No Jacket (As Issued). ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Hackworth, David (Colonel)
Book condition: Very Good
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Simon and Schuster, 1989. A VG/VG copy of the autobiography of the late Army Colonel and the country's most highly-decorated military vet. Details Hackworth's career, and his growing disenchantment with the U.S. military and its nvolvement in the Vietnam War, an estrangement that led to a self-imposed exile of nearly 20 years in Australia. Pages clean, binding sound, dj bright and clean. Signed with full name and date (June 30, 1989).. Signed by Author. First Printing. Hardcover/Dust Jacket. Very Go... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Christopher, Ronald Lee
Book condition: Very Good
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Publish America, 2002. A VG copy of the first volume of Army Ranger Staff Sergeant Christopher's story of the creation of the 1st Cav Division LRRP, training of its members and their initial missions. Christopher was the leader of A Troop, 9th Cav Blues, and trained the men who began the 1st Cav's LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol). 293pp. Pages clean, binding sound, cover clean and bright. Signed and inscribed by Christopher on the Dedication page.. Signed by Author. First Printing. Trade Pape... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Rice, Russell
Book condition: Very Good
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Champaign IL: Sagamore, 1994. A clean, bright and sound copy of Rice's excellent biography of Kentucky's legendary basketball coach. Rupp, a Kansas native, coached at Kentucky for 42 years, winning an incredible 876 games. 218pp. Pages clean, binding sound, dj bright and clean.. Hardcover/Dust Jacket. Very Good/Very Good. ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Hylander, C.J
Book condition: VG
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Julian Messner, 1963. A VG/Good+ copy of the biography of Ross Allen, a self-taught herpetologist who founded the Reptile Institute in Silver Springs Florida and contributed a great deal to the knowledge of the American alligator, as well as studies in snake venom and the development of antivenin (Ross died in 1981). 174pp., illus. with B&W photos. Pages clean, binding sound (has library donation sticker on front endpaper). Dj is clean and unfaded, with slight edge wear to bottom front corner. Messner c... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Thorne, Jim
Book condition: VG
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Walker & Company, 1965. A VG/Good copy of the story of Jim Thorne, founder and President of Adventure, Inc., as he goes diving around the world. Includes his finding of a lost undersea city, filmmaking efforts, the salvaging of a Civil War ironclad and much more, all illus. with B&W photos. Pages clean, binding sound. Dj is clean and bright, but does show overall edge wear and a V-shaped tear to dj front, impacting "Ad" in "Adventures".. Hardcover/Dust Jacket. VG/Good. ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Thornley, William (Edited By J.S. Mills)
Book condition: Very Good
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Sydney: Rigby Limited, 1973. A VG/VG copy of the edited diaries and memoirs of William Thornley, who moved with his family to Tasmania at the end of the Napoleonic Wars and braved incredible danger and hardship to hack a living from the wilderness. Pages clean, binding sound, dj bright and clean, with only a slight touch of edge wear. An interesting historical narrative.. Hardcover/Dust Jacket. Very Good/Very Good. ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Wheeler, Jack
Book condition: Very Good
Book Description
David McKay, 1976. A VG/VG copy of the combined autobiography/how-to adventure guide by Jack Wheeler, who listed such accomplishments as being the youngest person to climb the Matterhorn (14), traveled and lived with Ecuadorian headhunters at 16, hunted through the jungles of South Vietnam at 17, traveled around the world alone at 19 and so on. Pages clean, binding sound, dj bright and clean. Has spine tag, card pocket. Well-illus. with B&W photos.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Ex-Library. ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Slater, Peggy
Book condition: Very Good
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Santa Barbara: Edens Publishing, 1992. A VG/VG copy of the autobiography of globe-trotting sailor Peggy Slater; first woman skiper in the Transpac, Acapulco and Sydney to Hobart races, first woman to finish as high as second in the St. Petersburg-Havana race, and wwinner of 56 consecutive races in the Pacific Interclub Class. 228pp., illus with B&W photos. A great story of an adventurous life. Pages clean, binding sound, dj bright and clean, with very slight edge wear.. First Printing. Hardcover/Dust Ja... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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By Roosevelt, James
Book condition: Very Good
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Harcourt Brace, 1959. A VG copy of James Roosevelt's memoirs of life with his famous father. An affectionate yet honest look back by FDR's eldest son, who was a Brigadier General in the Marine Corps Reserve and a five-term Congressman from California. Pages clean, binding sound. Signed (name only) by Roosevelt on the page facing the title page.. Signed by Author. First Edition/Stated. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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Book condition: VG-
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New York: Ichabod T. Williams & Sons, 1926. A VG- copy of the history of the Ichabod T. Williams & Sons lumber and cabinetry company. Founded by Thomas Williams in 1838, the firm manufactured high-quality cabinetry and veneers from exotic woods taken from around the world (the firm closed in 1972). Interesting as a local company history, as well as history of Carteret NJ, also loaded with information about woods and wood products, as well as vintage B&W photos of the company's equipment and ... Read More
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
Bookseller: Lance Frazer Bookseller (California, United States)
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