Cambridge, Massachusetts: Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Observatory, 1961. 10.25" x 8". 56pp. Staple - bound printed sheets. Mild soiling to front cover, else a near fine copy. SAO Special Report No. 65. This highly technical work is a very early published work for the American space program. ... (more information)

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Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., (1965). Hardcover First edition 12.25" x 8.75". 189pp. Color illustrated cloth hardback, in dust wrapper. Fine condition; the jacket has a very light bit of edge wear and two small chips. This charming children's book features numerous full page color and black & white illustrations by the author. The ship section features the children and their family on an ocean liner. ... (more information)

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New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1990. First edition 9" x 9.75". 96pp. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. This book is a picture history of the exquisite linen picture postcards that flourished during the 1930's through the 1950's. With images of cards showing lgrandary and grand establishments such as Sherry Netherlands in New York City, to less opulent accomodations in other towns, such as Gallatin Gateway Inn in Gallatin Gateway, Montana. ... (more information)

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New York: Harper & Brothers - Publishers, (1950). Hardcover 10.75" x 8.25". [Appr. 125pp.] Fine condition in a lightly used dust wrapper. Here is a book that will enable anyone to draw anything. In this easy to understand volume the author sets down an art "grammar" providing a clear and simple demonstration of fundamental drawing principles. With many illustrations. ... (more information)

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Ithica and London (1990): Cornell University Press. First edition Octavo. 279pp., with index. A couple of leaves very lightly bumped, else a fine copy an a very nice jacket. ... (more information)

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South Brunswick and New York: A.S. Barnes and Company, 1977. Hardcover 8.5" x 5.5". 94pp. A fine hardback copy in a lightly rubbed and used dust wrapper. This handbook to one of the basics of every football play includes chapters on the quarterback stance, the pocket, the pivot, the handoff, and the handoff reception. With illustrations by the author. ... (more information)

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(Tomball, TX): (1993) . Paperback 11" X 8.25". 64pp. Illustrated stapled paper wrappers. Illustrated after b&w photographs. This copy in as new condition. A selection of articles, member listings, show results and new titles relating to Borzoi dogs. ... (more information)

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(Tomball, TX): (1992) . Paperback 11" X 8.25". 56pp. Illustrated stapled paper wrappers. Illustrated after b&w photographs. This copy in as new condition. A selection of articles, member listings, show results and new titles relating to Borzoi dogs. ... (more information)

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New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., 1974. Hardcover First edition 8" x 5.25". 182pp. Black cloth hardback, in dust wrapper. Ownership signature, else near fine condition; the jacket has some light rubbing and soiling. An expose of the excesses of the exclusive men's club headquartered in Northern California. ... (more information)

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Moscow: Goznak, 1976. Paperback 11.75" x 9.25". 12pp. Stapled color illustrated paperback. Fine condition. This beautiful book is a retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale. The full color illustrations are reminiscent of Kay Nielsen. ... (more information)

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Moscow: Goznak, 1977. Paperback 11.75" x 9.25". 12pp. Stapled color illustrated paperback. Fine condition. This beautiful book is a retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale. The full color illustrations are reminiscent of Kay Nielsen. ... (more information)

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Moscow: Goznak, 1977. Paperback 11.75" x 9.25". 12pp. Stapled color illustrated paperback. Fine condition. This beautiful book is a retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale. The full color illustrations are reminiscent of Kay Nielsen. ... (more information)

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Moscow: Goznak, 1976. Paperback 11.75" x 9.25". 12pp. Stapled color illustrated paperback. Fine condition. This beautiful book is a retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale. The full color illustrations are reminiscent of Kay Nielsen. ... (more information)

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Moscow: Goznak, 1977. Paperback 11.75" x 9.25". 12pp. Stapled color illustrated paperback. Fine condition. This beautiful book is a retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale. The full color illustrations are reminiscent of Kay Nielsen. ... (more information)

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Hong Kong: The Commercial Press, 1984. Paperback First edition 7" x 4.5". 111 pp. Gray illustrated paperback. Fine condition. A history of ancient Chinese scientists, including Hua Tuo, Bi Sheng and Shen Kuo. ... (more information)

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Astoria, Oregon: Moffitt House Press, 2002. Hardcover First edition 10" x 9.75". 214pp. Fine condition in a near fine dust wrapper. This copy signed by the author on the title page. With many color and black & white photo illustrations, maps, etc. A detailed book on the time that the Corps of Discovery spent in the Pacific Northwest. ... (more information)

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(Olympia, Washington): Washington State Department of Game, 1978. Paperback First edition 10" x 7". 106pp. Illustrated paperback. Near fine condition. With chapters covering the historical reord about mule deer, their habitat characteristics, the characteristics of the deer themselves, the management of the species in Washington state, and more. A useful book for nature lovers and hunters. With many illustrations. ... (more information)

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New York: The Viking Press , (1967) . Second printing 8.5" x 5.5". 376pp. Black cloth lettered in silver & blue. A very good+ copy in a very good+ dust jacket with a trace of wear at edges, otherwise clean & unmarked. A detailed literary and cultural history with material on Frank Norris, Ambrose Bierce, Stephen Crane, Kate Chopin, Theodore Drieser, and others. ... (more information)

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New York: George Braziller, Inc., (1957). Hardcover 11" x 8.25". 37pp., plus 122 plates. red cloth hardcover, in dust wrapper. Near fine condition; the jacket has a chip, a long closed tear, and other edge wear. This important survey includes text on and color and b&w illustrations of such artists as Edvard Munch, Ernst Kirchner, Kandinsky, Franz Masereel, Franz Marc, Max Beckmann, and others. ... (more information)

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New York: The Macmillan Company, (1959). Hardcover First edition 7.5" x 4.75". 124pp. Black cloth hardback with white lettering, in dust wrapper. Near fine condition; the jacket has some fairly light rubbing and wear. this technical work covers a wide range of material for use in the fabrication of rockets and missiles. With illustrations from drawings and photos, as well as charts. ... (more information)

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