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Washington D.C.: Counterpoin, 2000. FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A thoughtful, appreciative meditation on the nature of books and the culture of reading and readers. Hardcover with dust jacket, 153pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 1-58243-056-X. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Reading, Readers, Bibliophiles, Bibliophilia, Language Arts, Books, Writers, Writing, Philosophy, Tra... more information

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Washington, D.C.: Counterpoint, 2002. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fine collection of Obrien's thoughtful and insightful essays on the motion picture industry and its impact upon popular culture in the United States around the world, individual films studied for these purposes, directors, producers, actors, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 248pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 1-58243-190-6. First Edition. Hard Cover. ... more information

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Washington, D.C.: Counterpoint, 2002. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fine collection of Obrien's thoughtful and insightful essays on the motion picture industry and its impact upon popular culture in the United States around the world, individual films studied for these purposes, directors, producers, actors, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 248pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 1-58243-190-6. First Edition. Hard Cover. ... more information

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Washington, D.C.: Counterpoint, 2002. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fine collection of Obrien's thoughtful and insightful essays on the motion picture industry and its impact upon popular culture in the United States around the world, individual films studied for these purposes, directors, producers, actors, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 248pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 1-58243-190-6. First Edition. Hard Cover. ... more information

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Washington, D.C.: Counterpoint, 2002. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fine collection of Obrien's thoughtful and insightful essays on the motion picture industry and its impact upon popular culture in the United States around the world, individual films studied for these purposes, directors, producers, actors, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 248pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 1-58243-190-6. First Edition. Hard Cover. ... more information

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Washington, D.C.: Counterpoint, 2002. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fine collection of Obrien's thoughtful and insightful essays on the motion picture industry and its impact upon popular culture in the United States around the world, individual films studied for these purposes, directors, producers, actors, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 248pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 1-58243-190-6. First Edition. Hard Cover. ... more information

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Washington, D.C.: Counterpoint, 2002. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fine collection of Obrien's thoughtful and insightful essays on the motion picture industry and its impact upon popular culture in the United States around the world, individual films studied for these purposes, directors, producers, actors, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 248pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 1-58243-190-6. First Edition. Hard Cover. ... more information

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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991. First Printing of the First Edition. The fascinating true crime account of the shady criminal doings and ultimate fall of a major New York City crime lord in one of the biggest investigations and prosecutions in US history, with much information on how the Mafia 'family' works, the fierce loyalties and rivalries within and around it, and how painstaking investigations are carried out, leading to prosecutions; contains glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacke... more information

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New York: Hawthorn Books, 1974. A lavishly illustrated survey of this genre of collectibles, with much information on the exquisite microphile details of dollhouse minitiatures from around the world, their history, and how collectors and antique dealers can and should handle these items. Edition and printing not given. Large-format hardcover with dust jacket, 213pp., d.j. shows light edgewear. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector.. ISBN: 0-8015-1404-5. Hard Cov... more information

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Bountiful: Horizon Publishers, 1997. The classic study of the prehistorical oral traditions coupled with the archaeological evidence from central and south America which speak of and validate the visitation to those regions in antiquity by a mysterious and semi-legendary 'bearded white god' who brought knowledge, wisdom, culture, science, learning of all kinds, and great spiritual insights, to the ancient peoples there. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, notes, bibliography, indexed, 304pp... more information

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1985. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An interesting novel of a 1990s man living out a life of nuclear-age terror, digging a massive survival hole in his backyard - and the consequences to him from his family, friends, etc. Hardcover with dust jacket, 312pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-394-54286-X. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, Fiction. ... more information

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New York: Mysterious Press : Warner Books, 1993. FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. Novel set in a decaying New England factory town, an activist priest there being murdered in his own cathedral, the investigation that follows - and the surprises uncovered... Hardcover with dust jacket, 402pp. A nice copy.. ISBN: 0-89296-546-0. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Mystery Novels, Fiction, Mysteries, Suspense. ... more information

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New York: Oxford University Press, 1995. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A study of the distant human past to demonstrate war's origins, which species on the planet conduct it besides humankind, the impact of farming and pastoralism and the establishment of cities, the earliest conflicts, the evolution of technologies, much more, as well as the author's optimistic hope for an end to war in this modern period. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, notes, indexed, 305pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0... more information

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Garden City: Doubleday and Company, Inc., 1985. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A guide for couples to revamp, excite, and maintain their love and sexual relationship with each other, filled with case histories, problems and their solutions, ideas, tips, advice, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 224pp., d.j. shows very light edgewear. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-385-19854-X. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/... more information

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Waco: Word Books, Publisher, 1979. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A Christian call to the individual to re-discover one's own God-given gifts and creative potentials in order to be a better participant in God's continuing work of creation. Softcover, contains notes, bibliography, 115pp. A very nice copy, appears unused.. ISBN: 0-8499-2860-5. First Paperback Edition (stated). Soft Cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Christianity, Christians, Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Old New Testam... more information

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1951. FIRST PRINTING of the First American Edition (stated). A delightful collection of some of the acclaimed Irish writer's best stories of the Irish and Ireland, sparkling with irreverence, gaiety, and humor. Hardcover with dust jacket, 238pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector.. First American Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Literature, Short Stories, Fiction, Ireland, Irish, Eire.... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Atheneum, 1982. FIRST PRINTING of the First American Edition (stated). The fascinating biography of the acclaimed and knighted Sir Ralph Richardson and his life and career, filled with information on the early theatre and film days both in Britain and the United States, the many popular actors, actresses, directors, etc., that he worked with and came to know well, much more; contains glossy illustrations, lists of Richardson's plays and films, sources, index. Hardcover with dust jack... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Atheneum, 1982. FIRST PRINTING of the First American Edition (stated). The fascinating biography of the acclaimed and knighted Sir Ralph Richardson and his life and career, filled with information on the early theatre and film days both in Britain and the United States, the many popular actors, actresses, directors, etc., that he worked with and came to know well, much more; contains glossy illustrations, lists of Richardson's plays and films, sources, index. Hardcover with dust jack... more information

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Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., 1954. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A fascinating, rich accounting of the people and adventures of the Klondike during the Gold Rush period, the social milieu that formed around the prospectors, those who exploited them, those who made and lost fortunes, those who went in search of gold but froze to death in its pursuit, the rough towns that sprang up, the saloons and saloon girls, the hard work and hard play, much more. Hardcover, contains map, b... more information

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New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1998. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A close portrait of the Kennedys and their campaigns, personal relations, high politics, international crises, personal tragedies, and ultimately their assassinations, as seen through the eyes of the daughter of a top aide to both President John F. Kennedy and his brother Attorney General - and later Senator - Robert F. Kennedy, who was a close friend and confidant to both. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains ... more information

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