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Woodstock New York: Overlook Books. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1585671576 . Light rubbing to dustjacket. ; 1st edition, 1st printing. Iustrated with black and white photos. Traditional history carried forward by a dramatic narrative. ; B&W Photographs; 9.25 X 6.36 X 2.12 inches; 620 pages .

New York, New York: Time Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. Hardcover. 1932273123 . Hardcover, 176 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. Filled with color photos. 414 days passed from the time President Bush first named Iraq as part of an "axis of evil" to the time the first missiles flew. But after Gulf War II was launched, the campaign to topple Saddam's regime was one of the shortest, most intense military operations in history. A team of 10 photographers and 13 correspondents were embedded with our troops and also roamed Iraq independently resulting in this book.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Boston: New York Graphic Society. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. 0821206540 . Large hardcover, 211 pages in very good condition, gift inscription written in book as well as original owner's bookplate. 1st edition. 20 color, 125 black and white illustrations. In every corner of the New England landscape, waiting to be discovered and explored lie forgotten traces of New England's past. Hundreds of sites and relics are described here, a refreshing and unique guidebook. Over 100 photos, maps, and prints. A detailed list of sites and directions on how to get to them.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Pleasantville New York: Reader's Digest. Very Good+. 1970. Hardcover. Light foxing on closed top of book pages, no jacket. ; Dark blue faux leather covers with wine colored spine covering and gold lettering. Illustrated endpapers. Illustrated with black and white illustrations and photos. A handsome edition by Reader's Digest. Large book. ; B&W Illustrations and photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 640 pages .

New York: Barnes & Noble Books. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 0760709246 . Hardcover, 244 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, light rubbing to jacket edges. It is commonly thought that after death and burial the remains of the individual are left to "rest in peace"- but history reveals that in many instances this has most definitely not been the case. The book follows the postmortem exploits of the bodies- or parts of bodies- of 35 famous and infamous people.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Dallas, Texas: Taylor Trade Publishing. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 087833176x . Jacket has rubbing and surface scratches on back. ; 1st edition, 1st printing. The story of the 14 leaders who brought the nation back together after Appomattox. ; B&W Photographs; 9.36 X 6.40 X 1.45 inches; 368 pages .

London: Cassell & Co. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 0304353086 . Large hardcover, 288 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. Has Uk price sticker on jacket flap, was only sold in the UK. The developmental and operational history of the aircraft carrier to the end of the Second World War. The author examines Royal Navy, American and Japanese progress in carrier development. Together with sharply reported accounts of wartime engagements, both successes and failures, concentrating on US carrier deployment.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Fordham University Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0823219046 . Light rubbing to dust jacket. ; Signed by the author with a personal inscription. 1st edition, 1st printing. A brillant collection of interviews and anecdotes ; Communications And Media Studies; B&W Photographs; 9.4 X 6.3 X 1.2 inches; 391 pages; Signed by Author .

Westminster, Maryland: Random House Inc. Very Good with no dust jacket. 2001. First Trade Edition. Softcover. 0375760415 . Softcover, 384 pages in near fine condition, 1 small crease on cover, faint wear on cover edges. 1st trade paperback edition, 2nd printing. The history of live as it was lived during the depression and World War II comes alive and is preserved in people's own words. Photographs and time lines also commemorate important dates and events. The stories, the lessons have emerged from long-forgotten letters home, from reunions of old buddies and outfits, from unpublished diaries and home published memoirs.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New York: W. W. Norton & Company. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0393047121 . Same faint spot on top of book, size of a pea, faint rubbing to jacket edges. ; 1st edition, 1st printing; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 368 pages; Fascinating stories of the women who worked as spies, as daughters of the regiments, or disguised, as male soldiers to play their heroic part in the Civil War. .

New York, New York: Mjf Books. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 156731516X . Hardcover, 205 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, jacket has some light rubbing. 1st edition, 1st printing. Heroes and many others whose stories must be told, retold and cherished stories of bravery and spirit on 9/11.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall .

Scranton, Pennsylvania: Smithsonian Inst Pr. Fine with no dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 1560988355 . Softcover, 187 pages in fine condition. 1st edition 1st printing. This lavishly illustrated, recounting the evolution of the presidency: the duties, responsibilities, rituals, and personal effects. Collections of advertisements, movies, and television programs to show how popular culture has informed American's collective memory of the presidency. Filled with photos and illustrations.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: Riverhead Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; Third Printing. Hardcover. 157322149x . Light rubbing to dustjacket; Fully illustrated history of the US presidents. History and biographies. ; 10.90 X 9.20 X 1.10 inches; 448 pages .

New York, New York: Thunder's Mouth Pr. Fine with no dust jacket. 2002. Softcover. 1560254386 . Softcover, 292 pages in fine condition, fold-over flaps. Remainder mark. From Green Berets to navy Seals to Delta Force commandos, Special Forces play a critical role in modern warfare. Their stories contain all the elements of a great drama- from combat and herism to mystery and corruption- all played out on a backdrop of high stakes global conflict.; Remainder; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Scranton, Pennsylvania: William Morrow & Co. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 0060566353 . Hardcover, 384 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. Stories of America's historic female leaders are stories of today's woman whose successes are clearly linked to those of their predecessors. Regardless of the time and place in which these women were born, each excelled in her respective field, making it easier for the next generation.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New York: Harper & Brothers. Very Good. 1940. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Spine faded and slightly worn, pages lightly tanned. ; 1st edition , 1st printing stated. Has original leaflet describing book from the July Book- of - the Month Club News. ; Book Club Edition; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 278 pages .

Chippenham, Wilts.: Konecky & Konecky,U.S.. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. Hardcover. 1568521510 . Hardcover, 382 pages in fine condition. Dustjacket in near fine condition, some slight rubbing. From Lexington to Gettysburg, from Little Bighorn to Pearl Harbor, America's great battles in words, maps, and photos. A complete guide to the historic conflicts in words, maps and photos. Former owner's name written in book.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Garden City N. Y.: Guild America Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. 9th Printing. Hardcover. 0739416952 . Faint rubbing to dust jacket; Biographies of the Chief Executives from George Washington to George W. Bush; 9Th Edition; 8.3 X 5.5 X 1.6 inches; 631 pages .

Middleton Wisconsin: Pleasant Company. Very Good. N.D.. Softcover. Faint wear to covers, previous owner's name in book. ; A book based on the American Girls series, full of activities, crafts, recipes based on what the characters in the books would have been doing and enjoying during their eras. ; Color Photos and illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 128 pages pages .

Boston, Massachusetts: Harry N Abrams Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. Hardcover. 0810919524 . Hardcover, 216 pages in very good condition. Dustjacket has slight shelf-wear on edges. 243 illustrations, 144 in full color. A fascinating look into food history, habits and advertising.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .