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London: Drive Publications Limited, 1985. Glossy illustrated hardboard covers, 383 pages in near fine condition, light rubbing to cover edges. Attached ribbon bookmark. 100's of color photos. Covers 6,000 miles of coastline of England, Scotland and Wales. Maps, local information, descriptions of villages, wildlife, products and sights to see. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Times Books, 1999. Softcover, 389 pages in very good condition. Faint wear on cover edges. Written by the staff of the "FYI" column in the New York Times. Here are 329 of the most intriguing questions and amusing answers about the Big Apple's history, landscape, subways, architecture, laws and personalities. A fun book! . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated, 1989. Large hardcover, 240 pages in very good condition with very good dustjacket with clear mylar dustjacket over it. A world-wide journey thru enchanted places. Magnificent illustrations, photos, paintings and engravings. Traveler's tales and artist views. Previous owner's name written in book. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford Univ Pr, 1983. Hardcover, 112 pages in very good condition. Dustjacket, very good, slight wear on edges. A ride thru Dublin looking at the sights thru the eyes of Dean Swift, Bernard Shaw, George Moore, Brendan Behan, Yeats, and many many more. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Exeter Books, 1988. Large hardcover, 192 pages in fine condition, light rubbing to cover edges. Personal gift inscribition written in book. Very good dustjacket, jacket has light wear to edges of jacket. A wonderful photo journal of Main Streets in Small Town America and Canada. Main Streets everywhere with the corner dugstore and soda fountain, the stately churches, the old schoolhouse, the 5 and 10 cent store, Beautiful full color full page photos. Although towns vary in appearance from region to region all have Main Streets which evoke memories for all and a must for the Independence Day Parade. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Switzerland: Verlag Friedr. Stadler Konstanz/ Bodensee, 1985. Softcover, 80 pages in very good condition. Filled with full color photographs. Descriptive captions are written in 3 languages, English, French, and German? Pages of text look like German. . Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Great Britain: Crescent Books, 1978. Brown hardcover, gilt lettering. Very good condition, no dustjacket. Full of color photos. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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London: Crescent Books, 1978. Hardcover, gilt lettering. No dustjacket. Very good condition. Filled with color photos. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Kennett Square Pennsylvania: Longwood Gardens Inc., 1976. Hardcover, color photos throughout. Oringally started as a private arboretum in 1798. Taken over by Mr. Du Pont in 1906 and expanded, under professional management since his death. This book takes you on a beautiful photo tour. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Hastings House, 1954. Illustrated hardcover, beautiful photo of sailboats on the bay. Near fine condition, faint shelf-rubbing on cover edges. No dustjacket. Illustrated endpapers, map of the bay region. Signed by the author on back of front endpaper. Filled with outstanding black and white photos by the award winning photographer Bodine. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Garden City New York: Doubleday & Company, 1954. Hardcover, 448 pages in very good condition. No dustjacket. 1000 photos. A photographic encyclopedia of travel to foreign lands. Interesting travel book. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Rafael Palacios. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Bantam Dell Pub Group, 1992. Hardcover, 308 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. Dustjacket price clipped, 1st edition, 1st printing. A tantalizing book that deftly combines the wittest of Colman Andrew's musings about food with wonderful travel writing, amusing anecdotes about world-famous restaurants, recipes for an eclectic collection of irresistible dishes, and provocative commentary on food, wine, and American taste. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Barnes & Noble Books, 2000. Hardcover, 95 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, faint rubbing to jacket. Filled beautiful color photos. Interesting text offers a taste of Morocco's mystique from cosmopolitan Casablanca to the bustling old world markets of Fez- and provides a taste of the charm and elegance of this fascinating place, . Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Viking Press, 1999. 1st edition, 1st printing. Large hardcover, 797 pages with dustjacket in fine condition. Beginning in 1842 with a visionary's dream to span the continent with a single railroad line, this book captures three dramatic decades in which the United States effectively doubled in size, fought 3 wars, and began to discover a new national identity. Told from the point of view of its participants, self-made entrepreneurs such as Union Pacific's thomas Durant or Central Pacific's Collis Huntington, who built railroad empires across the West while spinning webs of influence all over Washington D.C. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Orleans, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Cape Codder Pr, 1988. Papercover, 120 pages in very good condition, light wear to cover edges. A collection of pictures, of memories- most of which have appeared in the pages of the Cape Codder. Vintage Cape Cod in all her glory. . Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Penguin USA, 2005. Hardcover, 414 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket plus covered by a clear mylar jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. By the author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Venice_ a city of masks and riddles, where narrow streets and passageways form a giant maze that deepens the sense of mystery. The story opens when a sensational fire destroys the historic Fenice Opera House on Jan. 29, 1996. Arson might have been the cause. In the course of his investigations, Berendt encounters a rich cast of characters. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Penguin Group USA, 2005. Hardcover, 412 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, jacket has light rubbing to jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. Venice- a city of masks and riddles, where narrow streets and passageways form a giant maze that confounds the uninitiated and deepens the sense of mystery. The story opens on the evening of Jan. 29, 1996, when a sensational fire destroys the historic Fenice Opera House. Arriving 3 days after the fire, Berendt becomes a kind of detective- inquiring into the nature of life in this remarkable city while gradually revealing truth about the fire. A tale full of surprise as the stories build, ultimately coming together to portray a world as finely drawn as a still-life painting. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Phoenix Illustrated, 1997. Large softcover, 160 pages in near fine condition, light wear on cover edges. A striking bird's eye view journey over the most cherished landmarks of britain. Nowhere is the ebb and flow of history better captured than from the air. From the oft invaded coasts of south England to the remote highlands of Scotland, Nicholas best and photographer Jason Hawkes offer an intriguing new aspect on britain's heritage. Bautiful full color photos with interesting text. . Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Co, 1992. Softcover, 218 pages in fine condition, faint wear on cover edges. Gift inscription written in book. 1st Henry Holt edition, 1st printing. The Outermost House has long been recognized as a classic of American nature writing. this chronicle of a solitary year spent on a Cape Cod beach was written in longhand at the kitchen table, in a little room overlooking the North Atlantic and the dunes. In a 1964 ceremony, the Cape Cod house was officially proclaimed a National Literary Landmark. In 1978 a massive winter storm swept it off its foundation and out to sea. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Stockbridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Berkshire House Pub, 2003. Softcover, 272 pages in fine condition, faint wear on cover edges, previous owner's name wriiten in book. 1st edition, 1st printing. A traveler's journey of discovery along New England's longest and most significant river_ the Connecticut, which flows from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound. A journey that turns up fascinating stories hidden in the landscape, stories of the famous and the infamous from both past and present. Tales of love and death, saints and scoundrels, wisdom and silliness, secrets and mysteries. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London, United Kingdom: Shepheard-Walwyn Ltd, 1986. Softcover, 212 pages in very good condition, wear to cover edges, 6th impression, 1991. A century of Glasgow memories. A feast of history, with glimpses through parents and grandparents eyes of the throbbing intimate life of a great city. . Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by William B. Taylor. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.: John Muir Pubns, 1994. Softcover, 295 pages in near fine condition, some shelf rubbing to covers. Practical information on how to locate factory tours, free product samples, hours, and real outlets stores. Watch It Made In USA. also provides helpful interary planners that weave together some of the best tours in all regions of the country. Most of the tours and company museums are free. Stories on 250 companies. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Edison, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1992. Large hardcover, 304 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket, jacket covered with a clear mylar cover for protection. 1st edition, 1st printing. Beautiful oversized cookbook and travelogue, contains more than 160 authentic recipes, drawing on recipes of old tuscan families, including his own,, early printed cookbooks and field research. this collection contains many favorites and many treasured unknown hidden treasures. His informed and personal text weaves the recipes together in a fascinating narrative. The 150 full color photos also include scenes of the colorful Tuscan festivals, the famed markets and vineyards as well as the architecture, monuments and fine art, reminding the reader that in Tuscany, cooking is an art form. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Fodors Travel Pubns, 1994. Softcover, 315 pages in near fine condition, faint shelf-rubbing on cover edges. 1st edition, 1st printing. Compelling photos capture the varied scenery of Maine. Archival portraits and paintings remind us of the state's intriguing past. This guide is part history book and travel journal. Learn about the inspiration found by Henry David Thoreau for his writings and Winslow Homer for his paintings. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 2000. 1st edition, 1st printing. 305 pages in Fine condition with fine dustjacket. A journal of a journey dodging ice bergs in a wooden replica Viking ship. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Brian Trodd Publishing House Limited, 1989. Coffeetable book, Hardcover, 220 pages in very good condition. Dustjacket very good. A guide to the myths and legends, mysteries, and curiuos monuments associated with over 300 places throughout the British isles. Photos, maps and illustrations throughout. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Penguin USA, 1996. Softcover, 435 pages in fine condition, faint wear on cover edges. 1st edition, 1st printing. An entertaining evocation of Paris's most volatile years, 1869-1876. Throughout the 19th century, Paris was known to the world as "the New Babylon". A city obsessed with sex and money and ruled by the ailing tyrant Louis Napoleon and his ruthless wife, Eugenie, Paris was a place of intensity, violence, and volatility. Tracing Europe's most glittering capital as it teetered on the verge of the Franco-Prussian War and the horror that ensued. A richly entertaining picture of Parisian life, high and low, from its cafes, restaurants, and hotels to its department stores, dance halls, hospitals, and back-street dives. Drawing on a board range of original sources and the lives of fascinating historical figures. Illustrated. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Crown Publishers, 2004. Hardcover, 141 pages in near fine condition, has faint wear on cover edges with near fine dustjacket, jacket has light wear to edges. 1st edition, 1st printing. This book, part travel diary, part memoir, is a hauntingly evocative and personal journey through Nantucket.: its sweeping dunes, rugged moors, remote beaches, secret fishing spots, and hidden forests and cranberry bogs. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Bonanza Books, 1985. Large hardcover, 191 pages in near fine condition, light wear on coveredges with near fine dustjacket, jacket covered by protective mylar cover. 1st edition, 1st printing. Here is the story of the land and the people John Steinbeck loved- told through dramatic phtographs and sensitive writing of another of its residents, Steve Crouch. Contains hundreds of striking photos with more than 90 in color. The book is divided into 4 sections, covering the land, the elements, the people, and the view from the top. this book is for all people who appreciate John Steinbeck as writer and observer. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: Walker & Co, 2008. Hardcover, 262 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. The thinking Tourist's Paris Companion. Recounting a series of unexpected and memorable tales about the famed City of Light, noted historian Gregor Dallas takes readers on a voyage across space and time via the Paris metro. It is an illuminating journey_ for tourist and armchair traveler alike_ with a master storyteller who presents a singular and compelling vision of his beloved city. Captivating vignettes about a city known and loved by many. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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El Cajon, California, U.S.A.: Sunbelt Pubns, 2002. Softcover, 212 pages in very good condition, faint wear to cover edges. 1st edition. A rich and varied collection of vignettes and essays about historic la Jolla, with an emphasis on the many extraordinary people who helped to build and shape this special place. Filled with interesting vintage photos. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Atlantic Monthly Pr, 1989. Hardcover, 231 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. the author explores two histories_ that of the South of France and his own personal history there. He combines them with such keen insight, humor, that reading this is like taking a trip there yourself. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York & London: Holland America Cruises , 1973. Hardcover, 119 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, light shelf-rubbing to jacket. Written by 2 writers with the same name, 1 in Amsterdam and 1 in New york. However, not related. Filled with old photos, posters, paintings, and more woven together to give a vivid picture of 1 century of shipping between these 2 countries. Interwoven with history of what was going on in the world and how it impacted the line. Outstanding photos and illustrations. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Gotham Books, 2005. Hardcover, 306 pages in fine condition. Dustjacket near fine, a few faint smudges. 1st edition. A travel narrative, that is funny and informative, savory and sweet. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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U.S.A.: Beekman House, 1982. Hardcover, 368 pages in very good condition. dustjacket has light wear on jacket edges. Illustrated with drawings and photos. Poetry, Folklore, rhymes and tales. Also contains the 1st Gaelic map of Scotland. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Gallery Books, 1991. Hardcover, in very good condition with dustjacket very good, with clear mylar cover over jacket. More than 100 photos. Previous owner's name in book. Great travel book. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co, 2000. Hardcover, 296 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket, jacket price clipped. 1st edition, 1st printing. A picture of New York city at the close of the Gilded Age, a study in arrogant wealth, crude tastes, coarse vice, and cynical smugness, a remarkable piece of research and writing. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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United Kingdom: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd, 2004. Softcover, 360 pages in near fine condition, light wear on cover edges. No edition stated. One thousand years of gardening. The very English art of garden making, revealed through poetry, fiction, diaries, and memoirs, and illustrated throughout with illuminated manuscripts, embroideries, paintings, drawings, and photographs. . Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin, 1974. Hardcover, 119 pages plus index in fine condition. Gift inscription written in book. No dustjacket. Illustrated endpapers. 1st American edition, 1st printing. Great vintage photos prepared by George Morrison. Avoiding haute cuisine, she has selected recipes that are not only representative of French culinary tradition but entirely practical and useful for today's cook. The text accompanying the recipes is informative as well as atmospheric. World famous recipes with nostalgic photos. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2005. Hardcover, 266 pages with dustjacket in fine condition. 1st edition. Finding a new life in a Venetian Country House. Lovingly written about settling in and uncovering the history, the lives of former inhabitants, and its architectural pleasures. Written with lots of humor and warmth. House dreamers will love this book. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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France: Editions Ouest-France, 1996. Softcover, almost new, slight shelf-wear on cover edges. 127 pages. Filled with several hundred color photos. Travel to the province so loved by artists and writers. . Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Cockle Cove Pr, 2004. Softcover, 208 pages in fine condition. 1st edition, 2nd printing. In this fascinating collection, residents of Cape cod share stories about ghosts who descend staircases that no longer exist, kiss sleeping women, flip theater seats, fold laundry, and join musicians onstage. What these ordinary Cape Codders have to say may challenge your notions of haunted houses. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Book Sales, 1979. Large hardcover, 192 pages in good condition, wear to cover edges, no dustjacket. The history and romance of traveling by rail all over the world. Very interesting text, lots of pictures and illustrations of rail travel in Europe and the US. . Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.: Lickle Pub Inc, 1994. Hardcover, 78 pages in fine condition. Very good dustjacket, some wear on jacket edges. A compelling portrait of the city, past and present_ a dramatic collection of photographs that serve as a powerful reminder of what make this city_ and the peole who live in it unique. Great insight of the people of New York caught on film. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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New York: Garden City Publishing Co., 1910. Hardcover, 502 pages in very good condition with very good condition dust jacket. Jacket has slight wear on edges. CJacket cover by Kurt Wiese. Many photos by author. A narrative of personal experience. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Kurt Wiese. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Workman Pub Co, 1996. Hardcover, 173 pages in like new condition. Dustjacket near fine, faint rubbing on edges, not price clipped. 26 practical suggestions when you want to bring your hosts more than a bottle of wine. When the host is at wit's end, a perfect guest comes to the rescue! Lots of fun! . Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin, 1999. Hardcover, 506 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. 1st edition, 2nd printing. Recounting his singular voyage on american waters from sea to sea. Along the route, he offers a lyrical and ceaselessly fascinating shipboard perspective on the country's rivers, lakes, canals, and landscapes. Brimming with history, drama, humor, and wisdom, River-Horse belongs in the pantheon of American travel literture. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Boston: Little Brown and Company, 1983. Large hardcover, 176 pages in fine condition with very good dustjacket, jacket has light wear on edges. 1st American translation edition. The esteemed French food critic visits 27 of the greatest restaurants of France chosen for their beautiful decor and sublime food, superly presented. Color photos convey the ambience of the interiors, the exquisite food platters as well as their surroundings. There 102 recipes from these famous restaurants adapted for home preparation. An index of the famous gourmands, a table of recipes, a map of locations and nearby tourist attractions round out this testimony to the university of epicureanism. For the sophisicated gourmet arm chair traveler. . 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Beacon Press,U.S., 2004. Softcover, 175 pages in fine condition, 1st edition, 1st printing. Writers explore 21st century Boston. A new vivid profile of Boston through the work of 15 of the city's finest writers. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Co, 1991. Softcover, 238 pages in fine condition, faint wear on cover edges. 1st edition, later printing. No other people over so long a history have shown a greater knack for survival and adaptability than Italians. The national art of "arrangement"- dodging taxes, double-dealing, working only as hard as one must_ is counteracted by Italian inventive genius, gusto for life, fierce individuality, deep family bonds (as well as animosities) and a marvelously hedonistic sophistication. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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