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New York, NY International Publishers, 1944. Paperback First Edition Thus (1944), unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the panels; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. Else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the mildest wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Not far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches). 96 pages. Edited and Introduced by Philip S. Foner, Ph.D. Language: English. Weight: 5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1944), unstated. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books, 1982. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition [1982], so stated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: faint foxing at the top edge; a tiny speck of soil at the same; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ is flawless; the price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 271pp. Deckle Fore-Edge. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY The Free Press, 1968. Hardcover First Edition (1968), First Printing stated. First Edition (1968), First Printing stated. Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a touch of crimping to the head and heel of the backstrip, but no other signs of wear; the binding is slightly cocked off square, while remaining perfectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a crease top to bottom of the inside front flap; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.7 x… Read More

Hanover, NH University Press of New England, 1976. Paperback First Ed thus, but later printing. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use. BUT SHOWS A FAINT, SUPERFICIAL OIL-LIKE STAINING AT HEEL OF BACKSTRIP AND AT THE LOWER FRONT AND REAR PANELS NEAR THE HINGES; binding square and secure; text clean. Mildest rubbing; pages ever-so-slightly tanned. Still close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 352pp. First Ed thus, but later printing. University Press Paperback.

New York, NY Random House: Pantheon Books, 1971. Hardcover First Edition (1971), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, beginning with the numeral '2' in accordance with Random House's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1971), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, beginning with the numeral '2' in accordance with Random House's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of very light use: a bit of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; a eighth-inch spot at front free endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Pantheon Books, 1985. Paperback First Edition Thus [1985], so stated. First Edition Thus [1985], so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: the spine shows barely discernible lean; light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; exposure to some sort of moisture has imparted a faint 'crinkliness' to the top edge of the text pages, but there is no dampstaining; the outside edges show a few flecks of foxing and some faint smudging; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Shows some flaws, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xvi, 628 pages. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY PublicAffairs, 1999. Hardcover First Edition (1999), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1999), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text isclean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still has that pleasant new-book aroma. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is also flawless; the price is unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(9.55 x 6.5 x 1.6 inches). xxiii, 479 pages. Illustrated with maps and duotone photographs. Language: English. Weight: 32.6 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

Mokelumne HIll, CA Horseshoe Printing, 1985. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers, which also show a small, fairly faint dampstain at the front panel, near the mid-point of the plastic comb; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 81pp. Edited by the Author's Granddaughter, Barbara Wills. Paperback: Plastic Comb Binding.

New York, NY New American Library: Meridian , 1989. Paperback First Edition Thus (1989), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published in 1956, in this form, from the 1887-1888 original. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the backstrip is a bit concave, but remains square and secure; the text is clean. The text pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome close-to-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 1.75 inches). xiii, 626 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1.5 pounds. First… Read More

Harrison, NY Harbor Hill Books, 1985. Hardcover First Ed, but unstated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only the former owner's name at front free endpaper; binding square and secure; text clean. Near Flawless in condition, but the rear board is slightly larger than the front board, causing it to protrude slightly. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 160pp. First Ed, but unstated. Hardback with DJ.

Ottawa, IL Jameson Books, 1991. Hardcover First Edition [1991]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition [1991]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: very mild shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; the top edge shows some faint flecks of foxing; a hint of crimping to the head of the backstrip; the is binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Remains very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to the extremities, particularly at the head of the backstrip and the bottom of the front hinge; else only mild rubbing; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.95 x 1.55 inches). xxv, 392 pages. Foreward by Warren Burger. Language: English.… Read More

New York, NY HarperCollins: Harper Perennial, 1991. Paperback First Ed thus, so stated. First Ed thus, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: light wear to extremities; mildest rubbing to wrapper covers; pages very lightly tanned; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 450pp. Trade Paperback. This is an outstanding book that every genealogical society should own, as well as serious genealogist. The book provides information in both an overview format as well as ethnic group specific information.

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press: Phoenix Books, 1960. Hardcover First Edition [1960], so stated. First Edition [1960], so stated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: very mild rubbing to the panels of the royal blue cloth-covered boards; the silver titles at the blackstrip are not bold and bright, but perhaps they never were, as the book shows no indication that they have been rubbed or dusted. The binding is square and secure; the text ist clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.7 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches). 341 pages. Sixteen page section of black and white illustrations. Weight: 1 pound, 5 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ. An examination of the role and place in history of Democratic critics of Lincoln, known as 'copperheads, who oppposed Lincoln's adminstration and its policies in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and other midwestern states.

New York, NY Washington Square Paperback, 1964. Paperback First Edition Thus [1964], Third Printing (1968). First published in French in 1835-1840. The Reeve translation was first published in 1863. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: shows mild rubbing; the pages have tanned just a bit, due to aging; the white background field shows faint, but pervasive soiling, due rubbing. The binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.2 x 0.65 inches). xvi, 331… Read More

New York, NY W. W. Norton & Company , 1965. Paperback First Edition Thus [1965], Third Printing. Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities and mild rubbing; the price has been blocked out at the upper corner of the front panel. The binding is square and secure; the text clean. Shows minor wear, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 128 pages. First Edition Thus [1965], Third Printing. Trade Paperback. 

Leipzig, Germany Bibliographisches Institut, 1936. Hardcover Very Good: shows very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to the boards; slight spine lean; former owner's name in ink at the upper front free endpaper. Binding secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 56pp. Profusely illustrated with maps and plates in Color and a few drawings in Black & White. Cream/Tan paper over boards with Rust-Red titles and designs at the front panel and back strip. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Penguin Books, 2002. Paperback First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Pages lightly tanned, due to the aging process. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 335pp. Trade Paperback.

XLibris, 2007. Hardcover First Edition (2007), unstated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Very Good+ to Near Fine: shows very light wear to the extremities and the mildest rubbing to the panels; a small area of superficial scuffing at the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names (except of course the authorial signature), dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Shows a couple of very minor flaws; but remains a handsome copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable: in fact, in overall appearance, remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.15 x 8.65 x 0.45 inches). 81 pages. Indexed. Profusely illustrated in color. Language: English. Weight: 19 ounces. First Edition (2007), unstated. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster: Touchstone, 1997. Paperback First Edition Thus (1997); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1997); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is very slightly cocked off square; a small, faint smudge at the upper fore-edge; the outside edge of the front panel of the wrapper covers wants to curl ever so slightly; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple of very minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches). 604 pages. Illustrated with photographs in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 13.5 ounces. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Oxford University Press, USA, 1988. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; price intact; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 402pp. Hardback with DJ.