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First edition with all the requisite first printing points; an absolutely stunning copy of this book which is notoriously hard to find in collectible condition....this being a near fine copy with a tight binding and clean white pages that shows some mild shelf wear to the spine ends and a small PO stamp on the front free end paper (interestingly his name is Per Odd Keul, an extensive world traveler and a cancer survivor); housed in a fine dust jacket that is basically flawless save for some very mild shelfwear on the top spine end....a beautiful copy of this Pulitzer Prize winning novel and THE most important work of civil war fiction....protected in a mylar cover.
DERELICTS. An Account of Ships Lost at Sea in General Commercial Traffic and a Brief History of Blockade Runners Stranded along the North Carolina Coast, 1861-1865 (Presentation Copy). by Sprunt, James - 1920
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DERELICTS. An Account of Ships Lost at Sea in General Commercial Traffic and a Brief History of Blockade Runners Stranded along the North Carolina Coast, 1861-1865 (Presentation Copy).
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Wilmington, NC: The Lord Baltimore Press , 1920. SIGNED on Tipped in TLS, on Alexander Sprunt & Son ( cotton exporters) stationery, the letter dated 22 April, 1920, to Dr. Joseph Hyde Pratt, noted North Carolina geologist, conservationist, state and civic leader and WWI hero. In W.W, I he was the colonel in command of the First Battalion of the 105th Engineers, and was part of the famous Thirtieth "Old Hickory" Division, the first to break the Hindenburg Line.(NCpedia). -"Dear Dr. Pratt, I have been at Orton entertaining the Governor, and received while there your kind letter referring to the History of the 105th Engineers. The book followed promptly and the Governor and I were deeply interested in going over it together. This cursory perusal of it gave us the impression that we had been before a great treat,and as soon as I have leisure I am promising myself the pleasure of going into it thoroughly. It is a great book and the record of a great feat. I thank you sincerely for it, and I am taking the liberty of sending you a copy of my last book the DERELICTS with my compliments and cordial best wishes. Yours faithfully, James Sprunt". The Governor referred to in the letter was Thomas Walter Bickett. Near Fine, a few small spots at spine, light rubbing at the edges, lacking the dust jacket, the gilt image of a sailing ship front cover quite bright. A great North Carolina Association Copy. . SIGNED on Tipped in TLS. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Association Copy.
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The Killer Angels
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The Night of the Hunter
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273 pages. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's quarter black cloth with white lettering to spine over blue boards in original jacket. Signed with a reduced reproduction of the movie poster and Signature cards of three of the movie actors: Robert Mitchum, Shelly Winters and Lillian Gish. First edition.One of 1000 copies only specially autographed by the author for presentation to friends of the author and publisher. Issued without a dust jacket this one has the addition of a special dust jacket with advance reviews from booksellers and publisher on the back of the jacket.The Night of the Hunter is a 1953 thriller novel by American author Davis Grubb. The book was a national bestseller and was voted a finalist for the 1955 National Book Award. Murderous ex-convict Harry Powell misrepresents himself as a prison chaplain upon his release from prison. Acting on a story told to him by his now-dead cellmate, "Reverend" Powell cons the cellmate's widow into marrying him in hopes that her…
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Jake's Women: A Play
by Simon, Neil; [Glenn Jordan]
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Random House, 1994 First printing of the stated first edition. Signed by Neil Simon directly on the half-title page; presentation copy from Simon to four time Emmy winning director, Glenn Jordan: "To Glenn, / Even if we didn't / make a movie, this time / would have been great. / It would upset me very / much if we didn't do this / at least another dozen times. / That's a 'proposal.' / Love-- / Neil Simon." A tiny bump to upper corner, else book and dust jacket in fine condition. Neil Simon is the recipient of three Tony Awards for Best Play, and the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
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Sadness and Happiness: Poems
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New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1975 First edition in pictorial wrappers: Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets. Author's first book of poetry. Signed presentation to Mark Strand by Robert Pinsky directly on the half-title page: "For Mark, with / warm regards / and admiration. / Robert / 2/9/76." Additionally, a Cambridge envelope addressed to Mark Strand laid-in with a short letter to Strand from Pinsky on a personal stock card, reading: "Dear Mark, / Thank you for The Weather of Words--you kept your / promise! -- and I'm glad. An I, too, have been / busy with the alphabet. / It was great to see you, and really impressive, as / ever, to hear you read the poems. / Yours, / Robert."Light toning to spine and a faint short crease to upper front cover, else book in fine condition. A lovely copy.
Mark Strand was named U.S. poet Laureate in 1990 and received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for his collection Blizzard of One in 1999.
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Log Book of H.M.S. Hibernica, Sea Trials: An unusual daily account of Sea Trials
by PHILLIMORE, AUGUSTUS (1822-1897)
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Manuscript log book, 30pp., 3 full page illustrations, four inserts including a manuscript coastal chart of Gibraltar, marbled wrapper, folio, 29th July - 7th September 1846. An unusual daily account by Lieutenant Augustus Phillimore, serving as mate on H.M.S. Hibernica. The work covers the sea trials the Hibernica was participating in, along with H.M.S. Rattler, Polyphemus, Raleigh, Superb, Constance, Eurydice, Spartan, St. Vincent, Queen, Vanguard, Canopus, Rodney and Albion.
The ships departed Cork in poor weather conditions, sailing in two lines to Lisbon. There are two full page plans showing the sailing formations, which are accompanied by a table recording the distance between the Hibernica and the other ships in the formation. This journal records the daily progress, wind directions and bearings, sail manoeuvres, and the signals sent to, and received from, other ships in the form of flags and gunfire during low visibility.There are many comments on the formation, or lack thereof, throughout… Read More
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IBERIA
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NY: Random House, 1968. First edition, first prnt. Photographs by Robert Vavra. Inscribed by Michener on the front free endpage to Random House editior Bert Krantz. "Random House 1968 To Bert Kranz, Who helped so much to put this beautiful book together even though she was damn near dead at the time. Affectionately, Jim Michener." Tiny tear at spine top edge, very light shelfwear; dustjacket with minimal edgewear, mostly at the spine top edge. Near Fine condition in a Near Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. A bright, association copy and unique with Michener's sentiments to editor Krantz. Inscribed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Association Copy.
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Histoire des Nouvelles Decouvertes Faites dans la Mer du Sud en 1767, 1768, 1769 & 1770. Hydrographie de la Mer du Sud. Vols I & II
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Paris: Chez De Hansy le jeune, 1774 A very good copy in newer full morocco binding with fold out map by Robert de Vaugondy. M. de Freville was a teacher, who wrote a variety of works, including for children. This book is notable in that it gives one of the first accounts in French of Cook's 1st voyage in the Endeavour, 1768-71. The bindings have raised bands and gilt titles and dates to spines. They are in near fine condition. The endpapers are marbled in a near match for the original marbling on the page edges. New blanks have been inserted at front and rear. Vol I: half title (giving the alternative 'Hydrographie...as the title); title page with 2 ink signatures across the lower half (the ink is visible to verso); Preface v-xlviii; fold out map; text with decorative headpiece and tailpieces pp 1-518; Index 519-522; errata. Vol I is in very good clean condition with the occasional light mark. There is some worming to the top margin - mainly affecting pp 157-208; and less so pp 217-228. At…
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General Order. The Commanding General regrets to learn …
by [Civil War], [Broadside]. COPELAND, R. Morris, A.A. Gen. & Maj of Vol., by order of General N.P. Banks.
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Charlestown, [Virginia]: Head Quarters, Banks' Division, Charlestown, March 5, 1862. First edition.Folio (13.5" x 10"), letterpress broadside printed on thin paper in black ink Accompanied by a manuscript version of the text (single sheet, 2 pages) which includes corrections as reflected in the published version, almost certainly contemporary Corona & Shetler/ West Virginia Imprints 805, citing this copy.Broadside with old folds, edge wear, tears, & a couple of old tissue repairs on the verso, good or better. Manuscript folded & foxed.
General Nathaniel P Banks, via Assistant Adjutant General & Major of Volunteers R Morris Copeland, condemns the actions of troops for "depredations on property, disturbance of peaceful families and the most reprehensible infringement upon the rights of citizens" and warns of the consequences:
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1783 Marine Vocabulary Lescallier Navigation SHIPS Voyages Thomas Jefferson RARE
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1783 Marine Vocabulary Lescallier Navigation SHIPS Voyages Thomas Jefferson RAREDaniel Lescallier was an 18th-century French writer best-known for his work on maritime history and navigation. He was well acquainted with important political figures of the time including both Napoleon Bonaparte and Thomas Jefferson, both of whom influenced his works. Among his best writings was 'Vocabulary of Marine Terms' a work which Thomas Jefferson included in his personal library (Sowerby 1232).
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1753 George Anson World Voyage 3 HUGE MAPS Spain South America Sea Navigation
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1753 George Anson World Voyage 3 HUGE MAPS Spain South America Sea Navigation George Anson was an 18th-century British Navy admiral who is noted for his important world voyage in which he circumnavigated the globe. This voyage, beginning in 1740, was initiated in order to disrupt Spain and their acquisitions from the Pacific – even though the squadron saw certain danger.
"Anson's voyage is remembered as a classic tale of endurance and leadership in the face of fearful disasters" (Rodger, 239)
He saw substantial victory by capturing Spanish ships carrying pieces of eight, silver, and other treasure; thus, allowing Anson to return home a very rich sailor. This voyage took Anson and company into South America and home by way of China – a true world voyage!
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Derelicts An Account Of Ships Lost At Sea In General Commercial Traffic And A Brief History Of Blockade Runners Stranded Along The North Carolina Coast 1861-1865
by James Sprunt
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Derelicts, an Account of Ships Lost at Sea in General Commercial Traffic and a Brief History of Blockade Runners Stranded Along the North Carolina Coast 1861-1865. (SIGNED)
by Sprunt, James
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Washington, D.C.: The Lord Baltimore Press, 1920. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 12mo. 304 pages, indexed. Hardcover bound in original blue cloth with a front cover design of a three masted ship embossed in gilt. The binding is worn and shows heavy white spotting to the cloth. The inner hinges are secure, but the frontis piece is detached and chipped about the edges. Text is toned. INSCRIBED on the front flyleaf, "Mrs. Elizabeth A. Weeks / Presented by / Mr. James Sprunt / Wilmington, N.C. / Jan. 1922." There are some notations on the front pastedown. Quite scarce.
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Joe Brown's Army: The Georgia State Line, 1862-1865
by William Harris Bragg
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Macon Georgia: Mercer University Press, 1987. First Edition. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. NF/F/1st ed. Clean, tight, square. No wear to Dust Jacket, which is covered with a mylar sleeve. 175pp. Culmulative Muster Rolls of the Georgia State Line, notes, b&w photos, maps, index. One of the very few sources about the 2 regiments that made up the Georgia State Line. I can have this in the mail to you tomorrow.
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The American Heritage History of American Presidency
by American Heritage Co. R. M. Ketchum, Editor
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Theis book is in box case with three books. It is in excellent condition. Almost new. It is the story of how American precidency was created and the power behind it. Fascinating book to have. Great resource for School and college students.Amazing photographs and illustrations.
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FELIX MOSES, THE BELOVED JEW OF STRINGTOWN ON THE PIKE [signed by Lloyd]:; Pages from the life experiences of a unique character--a man whose romantic record challenges imagination
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Cincinnati: Caxton Press for the Author, 1930. Limited Edition. Original Cloth. Fine. pp: xxix, 354; 20 plates and text illus by J. Augustus Knapp. Bound in gilt-stamped brown cloth, illus mounted on cover. Small, private bookplate on front free-endpaper. 9.75" x 6.75" This second printing, preceded by an edition of 500. was limited to 1,000 copies, On the limitation page is a six-line inscription, signed by the author at Cincinnati, March 16th, 1932. Felix Moses of Kentucky served in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR
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Castle, 1957. Hardcover. New/New. 10 volumes, complete set in 4to grey boards. Very clean set with unworn dust jackets except for heel of spine on two jackets showing wear. Small price sticker shadow to front free endpapers from the flaps. Original price unclipped.
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A STILLNESS AT APPOMTTOX: Fatefull last chapter of the army of the Potomac's dramatic saga
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Book is in excellent condition. Dust Jacket slight discoloration due to aging but in very good condition.Opposing Grant and the Army of the Potomac was Robert. E. Lee, the last great knight of the battle. He was a god to his men and scourge to his antagonists.
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FIRST BLOOD: Story of Fort Sumter
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"Sumter started the greatest war this land ever knew. It was far more causative significance than Pearl Harbor. It represents the Noth-South Quarrel. The author tells the story of extraordinary courage of American Military and Major Robert Anderson who was the defender of the fort." A must read for history buffs.
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Bosque Redondo: An American Concentration Camp
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Pasadena, Socio-Technical Books, 1970, hardcover, 176 pp, Edition not stated, No previous printings noted, Very Good in Very Good dustjacket. Straight and tightly bound, spots to top edge, previous owner's name and date to front endpaper. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, rubs, light wrinkles, slight edge nicks, in new Brodart sleeve. The well-regarded anthropologist, museum director, supervising archaeologist for the Fort Massac Reconstruction project in Southern Illinois, and author of The Long Walk: A History of Navajo Wars, 1846-68 takes us back to the years 1863-68, the military roundup of the Navajo Indians and the creation of Bosque Redondo near Fort Sumner, New Mexico, a forty-square mile concentration camp where the Navajo lived according to the dictates of an alien people and suffered disease, starvation, and generational trauma. Illustrated with 22 period photographs. Appended: Bibliography, Index. ISBN 9780870261008
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A Heroine of the Wilderness: The Story of Lincoln's Mother (True First Edition)
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Remarkably well preserved copy of this rare hardback copyright 1906; pictorial boards (see photos) show light shelf wear and gently bumped corners; text block tight and square; one illustration missing; both hinges beginning to split but this has not significantly weakened the tightness of spine; 273 clean pages, showing signs of tanning CC.
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WOMAN'S WARTIME JOURNAL An Account of the Passage over a Georgia Plantation of Sherman's Army on the March to the Sea
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Macon, GA: J. W. Burke. 1927. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; DJ is worn and torn at edges. , DJ has light soiling ; Introduction by Julian Street; 65 pages .
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DECATUR, ALABAMA Yankee Foothold in Dixie, 1861-1865
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Athens, AL: Pea Ridge Press. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. 0964208415 . Very Good with no dust jacket; Edgewear. ; Signed by Robert Dunnavant; B&W Illustrations; 186 pages; Signed by Author .
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