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Item Description:Book is in Excellent condition for age. No DJAn anthology of fictional stories about several boys at the Axleford school for boys.Hard to find first edition, 1880, George Routledge & SonsNicely Illustrated by Gettie, Houghton, Fraser, Mahoney, Walker and French.Remarkably clean pages for ageSmall amount of separation at front / rear hinges, but minimalSome surface wear,Gift inscription at the front of the book in ink.
La Danube by Bartlett - 1849
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La Danube
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The Boys of Axleford
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Trial of Mary Ann Burdock for the Wilful Murder of Mrs. Clara Ann Smith, by Administering Arsenic, Before the Recorder, Sir Charles Wetherell, April 10, 11, and 13, 1835; Counsel for the Prosecution, Messrs. Smith, Rogers, and Cooke; For the Prisoner, Messrs. Payne and Stone. With an Account of Her Execution, on Wednesday, April 15, 1835
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London: Printed by P. Rose and Son, Broadmed, Bristol, 1835. First Edition. Hardcover. 44pp. Contemporary cloth backed boards, portrait frontispiece. With the bookplate of Sir George Chetwynd, 2nd Baronet, on the front board and the front pastedown endpaper and the small, gilt bookplate of Alexander McGrigor on the front free endpaper. Also with the small blind stamp of Crendon Hall on the title page and first page. In his book "On Poisons, in Relation to Medical Jurisprudence and Medicine" (Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia, 1848), Doctor Alfred Swaine Taylor states: "The great value of chemical evidence in otherwise doubtful cases of poisoning, was never more strongly shown than at the trial of Mary Ann Burdock at Bristol, in 1835... The body of the deceased had been buried fourteen months: it was exhumed, and the poison discovered in the stomach and viscera." This advance in forensic science led to a substantial increase in poisoning trials. Chipping to spine, some soiling to boards. Internally clean…
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The Merry Philosopher; or, Thoughts on Jesting. Containing Rules by Which a Proper Judgment of Jests May Be Formed; and the Criterion for Distinguishing True and Genuine Wit from That Which Is False and Spurious. Together with Instructions for Improving the Taste of Those, Who Have a Natural Turn for Pleasantry and Good Humor. By George Frederick Meier, Professor of Philosophy at Halle, Member of the Royal Academy at Berlin, and Author of Several Much-Admired Works in the German Language
by Meier, George Frederick
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London: Printed for J. Newbery and W. Nicoll, 1765. Hardcover. Second edition in English after the one printed in 1764. 213pp + 1p of advertisements. Recent mottled half calf over marbled boards, raised bands and gold decorations and lettering on the spine, all edges marbled. Light toning to text block, some mild scattered foxing, minor annotations in pencil, name on title. A clean, near fine copy. ; 12mo.
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Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, faisant suite au manuel du librairie; et dans lequel on trouvera, depuis l'origine de la gravure: 1. Les remarques qui déterminent le mérite et la priorité des épreuves; 2. Les caractères auxquels on distingue les originaux d'avec les copies; 3. Les prix que les pièces capitales peuvent conserver dans le commerce, en raison de leur rareté et de l'opinion des Amateurs; 4. Des tableaux séculaires offrant les artistes contemporains sur des lignes annuelles et..
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Paris: Chez l'Auteur, 1821. First Edition. Hardcover. In three volumes. 448, 12pp; 431, 17pp; 303pp + foldout tables. Contemporary quarter calf over cloth, spines elaborately decorated in gold, marbled endpapers. Each volume is signed by the author. An in-depth history of engraving in Europe from the early 1400s to the late 1700s. Includes biographical notes on the artists and tables with the engravers' monograms. Wear to extremities, two tears to cloth (to lower edge of volume two and three), some annotations in pencil on the margins, small note affixed to the front pastedown endpaper of volume one (with an explanation in Italian on how to clean old prints). ; Octavo.
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Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The Second Edition with Additions
by Bordley, John Beale
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Philadelphia: Printed by Budd and Bartram for Thomas Dobson, 1801. Second Edition. Hardcover. Revised and enlarged. viii, 536, 8, [21]pp. Contemporary full tree calf, red leather label lettered in gold on the spine. Marbled endpapers. According to the author, almost eighty pages of additions and two extra copper plates were included in this edition. With three engraved plates (one foldout), and tables. Includes chapters on grain rotations, beans, maize and wheat culture, farm-yard manure, barns, cattle stalls, cattle pastured and soiled, observations on cattle, sheep, and hogs, fences, butter, rice, potato spirit and beer, thoughts on hired labourers, and more. Also includes an interesting recipe for Parmesan (Parmigiano) or Lodian cheese. Wear to extremities, several wormholes throughout (usually minor), plates I and II were excised, tear to plate V, some scattered soiling, owner's inscription on title. A fair copy. Uncommon. Sabin 6414.; Octavo.
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The Boys of Axleford
by Charles Camden
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Item Description:Book is in Excellent condition for age. No DJAn anthology of fictional stories about several boys at the Axleford school for boys.Hard to find first edition, 1880, George Routledge & SonsNicely Illustrated by Gettie, Houghton, Fraser, Mahoney, Walker and French.Remarkably clean pages for ageSmall amount of separation at front / rear hinges, but minimalSome surface wear,Gift inscription at the front of the book in ink.
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Trial of Mary Ann Burdock for the Wilful Murder of Mrs. Clara Ann Smith, by Administering Arsenic, Before the Recorder, Sir Charles Wetherell, April 10, 11, and 13, 1835; Counsel for the Prosecution, Messrs. Smith, Rogers, and Cooke; For the Prisoner, Messrs. Payne and Stone. With an Account of Her Execution, on Wednesday, April 15, 1835
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London: Printed by P. Rose and Son, Broadmed, Bristol, 1835. First Edition. Hardcover. 44pp. Contemporary cloth backed boards, portrait frontispiece. With the bookplate of Sir George Chetwynd, 2nd Baronet, on the front board and the front pastedown endpaper and the small, gilt bookplate of Alexander McGrigor on the front free endpaper. Also with the small blind stamp of Crendon Hall on the title page and first page. In his book "On Poisons, in Relation to Medical Jurisprudence and Medicine" (Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia, 1848), Doctor Alfred Swaine Taylor states: "The great value of chemical evidence in otherwise doubtful cases of poisoning, was never more strongly shown than at the trial of Mary Ann Burdock at Bristol, in 1835... The body of the deceased had been buried fourteen months: it was exhumed, and the poison discovered in the stomach and viscera." This advance in forensic science led to a substantial increase in poisoning trials. Chipping to spine, some soiling to boards. Internally clean…
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The Merry Philosopher; or, Thoughts on Jesting. Containing Rules by Which a Proper Judgment of Jests May Be Formed; and the Criterion for Distinguishing True and Genuine Wit from That Which Is False and Spurious. Together with Instructions for Improving the Taste of Those, Who Have a Natural Turn for Pleasantry and Good Humor. By George Frederick Meier, Professor of Philosophy at Halle, Member of the Royal Academy at Berlin, and Author of Several Much-Admired Works in the German Language
by Meier, George Frederick
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London: Printed for J. Newbery and W. Nicoll, 1765. Hardcover. Second edition in English after the one printed in 1764. 213pp + 1p of advertisements. Recent mottled half calf over marbled boards, raised bands and gold decorations and lettering on the spine, all edges marbled. Light toning to text block, some mild scattered foxing, minor annotations in pencil, name on title. A clean, near fine copy. ; 12mo.
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Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, faisant suite au manuel du librairie; et dans lequel on trouvera, depuis l'origine de la gravure: 1. Les remarques qui déterminent le mérite et la priorité des épreuves; 2. Les caractères auxquels on distingue les originaux d'avec les copies; 3. Les prix que les pièces capitales peuvent conserver dans le commerce, en raison de leur rareté et de l'opinion des Amateurs; 4. Des tableaux séculaires offrant les artistes contemporains sur des lignes annuelles et..
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Paris: Chez l'Auteur, 1821. First Edition. Hardcover. In three volumes. 448, 12pp; 431, 17pp; 303pp + foldout tables. Contemporary quarter calf over cloth, spines elaborately decorated in gold, marbled endpapers. Each volume is signed by the author. An in-depth history of engraving in Europe from the early 1400s to the late 1700s. Includes biographical notes on the artists and tables with the engravers' monograms. Wear to extremities, two tears to cloth (to lower edge of volume two and three), some annotations in pencil on the margins, small note affixed to the front pastedown endpaper of volume one (with an explanation in Italian on how to clean old prints). ; Octavo.
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Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The Second Edition with Additions
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Philadelphia: Printed by Budd and Bartram for Thomas Dobson, 1801. Second Edition. Hardcover. Revised and enlarged. viii, 536, 8, [21]pp. Contemporary full tree calf, red leather label lettered in gold on the spine. Marbled endpapers. According to the author, almost eighty pages of additions and two extra copper plates were included in this edition. With three engraved plates (one foldout), and tables. Includes chapters on grain rotations, beans, maize and wheat culture, farm-yard manure, barns, cattle stalls, cattle pastured and soiled, observations on cattle, sheep, and hogs, fences, butter, rice, potato spirit and beer, thoughts on hired labourers, and more. Also includes an interesting recipe for Parmesan (Parmigiano) or Lodian cheese. Wear to extremities, several wormholes throughout (usually minor), plates I and II were excised, tear to plate V, some scattered soiling, owner's inscription on title. A fair copy. Uncommon. Sabin 6414.; Octavo.
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)
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Silhouette, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Sandra Brown writing as Erin St. Claire, 253 pgs
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Bloody Sunrise
by Spillane, Mickey
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1965 - First Edition stated - A Tiger Mann Mystery - "...for Tiger is told on his wedding day that he is needed for Operation Plato." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - no previous owner markings - dj: vibrant colors with some rubbing to the black base and abstract sun - interesting black and white photo of Spillane on the back cover - a few chips repaired with archival tape - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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The Republic Of Plato: A New Version Founded On Basic English
by Richards, I.A
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1942 - noted on the copyright page as "A WARTIME BOOK This complete edition is produced in full compliance with the government's regulations for conserving paper and other essential materials" book: very good -tight, sound, and square, no previous owner marks - moderate edgewear plus rubbing to the boards - some toning from age - no dj - includes a vintage (pre - "The Google") Buccaneer Books Laguna Beach, CA out-of-print book search card
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
by Becker, Ernest
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New York: The Free Press, 1971. Second Edition. Contents include: The Man-Apes; The Origins of the Mind; The Distinctive Human; The Inner World; Socialization: the Creation of the Inner World; The New Meaning of the Oedipus Complex; Self-Esteem; Culture and Personality; Social Encounters: The Staging of Self-Esteem; Culture: the Relativity of Hero-Systems; What is Normal?; What Would A Science of Man Then Be?; Religion: The Quest for the Ideal Heroism. 228 pages. Edgewear; light wear to covers; worn corners and light creases on spine. Deeply creased spine opens flat at pages 60/61. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. 2nd. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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More Than Forever
by McLean, Jay
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2014. Book Four in the More Than Series 8vo size trade paperback; 369 pages Please note: This book has a Mature Readers Advisory. From back: "Lucy - There is love so fierce it cannot be measured... Cameron - Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. THere is no measure of time... But our forever isn't always." Creased back cover and last few pages, worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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Bradbury & Evans, 2007. Covers PC-CD ROM/DVD ROM & Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System 4to sized softcover; 271 heavy glossy pages with color illustrations throughout Brand new, but note some edgewear and blemish to top of back cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations
by Shoemaker, J. W
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Rare original poetry book with cloth covered boards, copyright 1880 by J. W. Shoemaker & Co. This edition published in 1906 by the Penn Publishing company, Philadelphia. From the estate of my great-great grandfather.Includes many unique poems and recitations such as "To a skull", "Uncle Daniel's Introduction to a Mississippi Steamer", "The Leak in the Dyke", etc. More well-known poetry includes "Song of Birds", "Old Ironsides", and "Bannock Burn" by Robbie Burns. Light rubbing and bumps to outside spine edges. Back cover and interior cloth covered board has a stain at top. Original owner's name and address from 1908, but no other writing or marks. First 2 pages have a stain at top, but text of 192 pages of poetry and recitations is totally clean with light tanning of pages.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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2011. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 215 pages. Signed by author on title page. Stated First Edition From jacket: "(Lucy) wants to get out of Boston and forget her worries about starting middle school and about her father's new girlfriend. Pierson Point is where she feels most like herself, and where memories of her mother, who died when Lucy was six, are strong and sacred. But this summer, nothing is the same. Ian, a boy from home in Boston, comes to Pierson Point...Lucy's father wants his girlfriend to become a bigger part of Lucy's life. Though Lucy struggles against change, she gradually realizes that sometimes, change is for the better. Average wear to jacket; bumped corners and head and heel of spine, owner's name on fep. Autographed Copy sticker on front of jacket; one previously folded page corner. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits…
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint
by Elizabeth Harrison
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint by Elizabeth Harrison. Published by Chicago Kindergarten College; 4th edition (1892). 207 pages. Interior clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name and date of Aug 1893 on fly page. Another fly page has "Compliments Chicago Kindergarten College Co." in handwriting. Edge of several pages have slight bend and small tear. Hardback with no dj if offered. Slight bumping on edges and spine. Blue cloth cover and spine has some fading. Condition: Good. Measures 7.5" x 5"
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Kane & Abel
by Jeffrey Archer
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New York, 1979. Book Club. Hardcover. Book Club/Has Jacket. Book is a book club edition. Quite a few closed tears, chips, and other signs of wear to the dust jacket. Some bumping to the boards at corners, edges and ends of the spine. Pages are clean.
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