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New York: Cornell Maritime Press, 1961. 8vo size blue clothbound hardcover with just jacket. 301 pages. Book is profusely illustrated with more than 1,000 black and white diagrams and illustrations. This revised and enlarged third edition is copyright 1961, but has an ISBN number, so is an even later printing Includes two large foldout… Read more

London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd; Designed as an elementary course of instruction and to meet the requirements of technical classes in connection with the Board of Education undated/circa 1930s; Fourth Edition 8vo size green patterned clothbound hardcover with black titles on the spine and cover; 91 pages with black and white illustrations by the author. Bumped… Read more

Riverside, IL: The Radford Architectural Co, 1903. From title page: "A new and complete guide containing hundreds of quick methods for performing work in carpentry, joining and general woodwork, written in a simple, every-day style that does not bewilder the workingman, illustrated with hundreds of diagrams which are especially made so that anyone can follow them without difficulty." … Read more

Mariner Books, 2006. A guide to helping your child get the most from sports, organized by age and stage Signed and inscribed by co-author Stephen Durant on half title page 8vo size trade paperback; 314 pages From back: "Three of the country's leading experts on youth sports offer a comprehensive guide to help you ensure a… Read more

Chicago: The Radford Architectural Company, 1912. From title page: "A collection of more than 145 attractive Furniture Pieces Suitable for Handmade Construction; the Design, Proper Method of Making and of Finishing each Piece Being CLearly Shown Through Numerous Actual Photographs of the Finished Pieces, Complete Working Drawings, Bills of Material, and Accurate Descriptions of the Processes required to do… Read more

New - includes sealed package of postcards (which you can send to call centers that irk you.) Wide 12mo size trade paperback; 113 pages with some black and white illustrations. Back cover is a biography of the author. Edgewear; package of postcards are affixed to inside of back cover. There is a small discolored area on… Read more

Llumina Press, 2007. Signed (first name only) and inscribed on title page 8vo size trade paperback; 147 pages with some black and white illustrations and diagrams From back: "Learn to: Deconstruct myths that prevent you from acting on your own behalf Apply the power you have to control your own aging Overcome obstacles to successful aging… Read more

Belgium: Stichting Kunstboek Bvba, 2006. Inscribed and signed on fep by all three authors! Nine by nine inch square pictorial hardcover; 96 glossy photo illustrated pages From book: "Christmas flowers include bouquets, arrangements and all other possible decorations. Flowers as well as botanicals and artificial materials provide color, texture and fragrance. Flowers can be used… Read more

1988. First Thus or First English Language Edition. Wide 8vo size pictorial hardcover; 84 pages with color photographs on glossy stock throughout. Endpapers are a photograph of Escada branded fabric Contents include Care of Garments, Care Prior to Stain Removal, Getting That Spot Out - Stains from A to Z, Cotton, Linen, Pure Silk, Wool, Leather, What You'll Need… Read more

New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1965. Ex-library with typical treatments, many blacked out; jacket covered in mylar. 168 pages with black and white photographs and illustrations. From jacket: "Technical in its approach, this book has individual chapters on the various materials used by the sculptor and on the tools required for each. There are sections on:… Read more

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1986. 256 heavyweight, glossy pages with color and black and white illustrations throughout. From back: "Here is the first book that really teaches you how to draw and paint. Based ona new step-by-step, do-it-yourself instruction system in which each painting is especially chosen to illustrate a particular technique...everyone can readily learn… Read more

Old Greenwich, Conn.: Cross, Hinshaw & Lindberg, Inc., 1968. Ex-library with typical treatments. Jacket covered in mylar. 113 pages with black and white illustrations throughout. From jacket: "...with this book, which gives skilled, professional help, the art of producing a chic, fashionable garment becomes a simple matter...by which women can "tailor" any commercial pattern into a… Read more

New York: Rawson Associates, 1983. Why Some Make It Into the Inner Circle and Others Never Will Stated First Edition. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 237 pages. From back: "Who marries up When marrying money is marrying for money How to reach people with money, power and position About… Read more

Buffalo, NY: Foster & Stewart Publishing Corp., 1948. 249 toned pages plus bibliography. Illustrated cover has wonderful vintage photograph. Jacket has edgewear, bumped corner and three small closed tears; penciled notes on fep. From jacket: "This book is intended as a challenge to you. It may be many years before depressions and wars are completely… Read more

1976. Privately published stapled pamphlet. 31 pages with illustrations throughout and black and white photographs on covers. Light bumped corners, crease to back cover, price has been blacked out on front cover and there is a pencilled price on fep. Very detailed instructions on how to create a variety of balloon sculptures. Did you know there… Read more

New York: Columbia University Press, 1969. Black cloth with bright gilt titles on spine. Wear to head and heel of spine. 112 pages. Contents include: Receptions and Teas; Lectures; Dinners; Church Ceremonies; Convocations; Commencement; Inaguration Ceremonies; Proper Dress for Public Occassions; more. Ex-library with typical treatments, stains inside back cover where pocket was removed. … Read more

Washington: Hartley & Marks, 1997. 232 bright, white pages with black and white decorations in the margins. Softcover has edgewear and curl to front corners and curl to several top page corners. From back: "Explores the use of oral history in schools, how genealogists cna use family stories, and provides gentle hints for dealing with the family… Read more

New York: Cornell Maritime Press, 1944. 242 toned pages. Book is illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams and photographs. Wartime book. Includes ephemera: large foldout drawing schematic of Schooner - Gloucester Fisherman, Clipper Ship 1/16 scale. This drawing is copyright 1945; we wonder if it might have been a mail away premium;… Read more

New York: Hearthside Press Inc., 1971. 264 bright, white pages with some black and white illustrations. Jacket has slight wear and price sticker on the side. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Directions Simplified, 1975. 130 bright, white pages; profusely illustrated in black and white. Some rubbing wear and creasing to covers; price sticker on front. 27 full size patterns. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. First. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" -… Read more