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Keep the Aspidistra Flying
by George Orwell
Keep the Aspidistra Flying, first published 1936, is a grimly comic novel by George Orwell. It is set in 1930s London. The main theme is the protagonist's romantic ambition to give up money and status, and the dismal life that results.
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Minestere De L'instruction Publique et Des Beaux-Arts Bulletin Du Comite Des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques Section Des Sciences Economiques et Sociales Congres Des Societes Savantes De 1903 Tenu a Bordeaux
by (Societes Savantes De paris)
Paris and London: Ernest Leroux Editeur Rue Bonaparte, 28, 1903. 462 pages; many signatures unopened; French text; list of members of the Section des Sciences Economiques et Sociales at back; articles and discussions, notices include: Des Rapports Entre La Sociologie et Le Droit, M. Duprat; Memoire De M. De la Grasserie; Observations De MM. Emile Bouvier, Pascaud, Leon Duguit; Memoire De M. Maurice Le Gouix; De La Theorie De La Valeur et Des Consequences Economiques Des Diverses Definitions Qu'on...
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$85.00
Der Sudamerikanische Whervogel oder Kamiche (Palamedea Cornuta) the South American Horned Screamer
by (Bilder-Atlas Zur Wissenschaftlich-Popularen Naturgeschichte Der Vogel)
Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges; couple tiny spots in the margin, unobtrusive; colors bright and in very good condition.. Very Good.
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$20.00
Inklings for Thinklings
by Hale, Susan
Boston: Marshall Jones Company, 1919. Not paginated, approx. 68 leaves and printed one side only; a facsimile of an original work done in manuscript by Susan Hale done in 1863, auctioned in an effort to raise money for Civil War efforts via the Sanitary Commission, according to Caroline P. Atkinson's introductory comments on the book in the Foreword; illustrated throughout with small stories and tales by the prolific Susan Hale (1833-1910) writer and painter; Caroline P. Atkinson, Hale's friend,...
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$65.00
![SCHOLEFIED, Radcliffe. Love to Enemies Explained and Recommended, in a Discourse, Delivered to the Two Societies of the Old and New Meetings, in Birmingham... Deritend: Printed by J. Belcher 1791. (viii), 24 pp. An Abstract of... An Appendix to the Sacred Tragedy. [n.d., 1737]. viii, 17, (1) pp. BLACOW: The Defence of the Rev. Richard Blacow, Addressed to the Jury, in the Court at Lancaster... for a Libel against the Queen, with Notes on the Whig-Radical Faction. To which is prefixed, the Sermon that was read in evidence... London: Printed and Published for the Author 1822. (ii), 120 pp. The Operatives, a Genteel Comedy, in three acts. Edinburgh: Printed for R. Miller 1827. (ii), 25, (1) pp. The Queen that Jack Found. London: John Fairburn 1820. Sixth edition, (36) pp. OSMER, William. A Dissertation on Horses; Wherein it is demonstrated... that Innate Qualities do not exist, and that the excellence of this Animal is altogether mechanical and not in the Blood. London: T. Waller 1756. First edition, 42, 45-61,](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/985/333/542333985.0.b.jpg)
SCHOLEFIED, Radcliffe. Love to Enemies Explained and Recommended, in a Discourse, Delivered to the Two Societies of the Old and New Meetings, in Birmingham... Deritend: Printed by J. Belcher 1791. (viii), 24 pp. An Abstract of... An Appendix to the Sacred Tragedy. [n.d., 1737]. viii, 17, (1) pp. BLACOW: The Defence of the Rev. Richard Blacow, Addressed to the Jury, in the Court at Lancaster... for a Libel against the Queen, with Notes on the Whig-Radical Faction. To which is prefixed, the Sermon that was read in evidence... London: Printed and Published for the Author 1822. (ii), 120 pp. The Operatives, a Genteel Comedy, in three acts. Edinburgh: Printed for R. Miller 1827. (ii), 25, (1) pp. The Queen that Jack Found. London: John Fairburn 1820. Sixth edition, (36) pp. OSMER, William. A Dissertation on Horses; Wherein it is demonstrated... that Innate Qualities do not exist, and that the excellence of this Animal is altogether mechanical and not in the Blood. London: T. Waller 1756. First edition, 42, 45-61,
by PAMPHLETS: SCHOLEFIELD, Radcliffe; OSMER, William; FREER, Adam [& others]
Seven works in one volume, 8vo. Upper wrapper of Blacow's Defence bound in, "The Queen that Jack Found" with 13 woodcuts - 12 by George Cruikshank - and bound without the advertisements, Osmer's Dissertation lacking one leaf (pp 43/4). Some light foxing and soiling, old manuscript contents list to front blank, marbled endpapers, sides and edges, bookplates to paste down and fly leaf. 19th century half calf, slightly worn, rebacked with a black label reading "Pamphlets". A...
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$362.12
A Century Of London Weather
by Marshall W A L
London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 245x160x10mm. 245x160x10mm+372g . . Her Majesty's Stationary Office. London. 1952. First Edition. 1st Printing. . Meteorological Office. Air Ministry. MO508: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . . . International_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_in_an_ENVELOPE:_AU$34.40 . ....
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$15.25
Newspaper Reader's Companion
by Hyamson Alfred M
London: George Routledge and Sons Ltd, 1910. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 105x75x10mm. 105x75x10mm+54g . . George Routledge and Sons Ltd. London. 1910. . . . Pp94. Undated; ? 'A Newspaper Readers Companion'. Red cloth hard boards with black lettering to front and spine; no dust jacket issued. Spine and edges a little worn: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . . ....
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3-Armed Mechanical Fan depicting Rocky Mountain & Fishing Scene Courtesy of Raynor's Printed By Amsterdam Printing & Litho. Co., Amsterdam, New York
by (Advertizing Fan)
Raynor's 3-piece fan, with metal grommet axle; no date but circa 1920s; opens to approx. 7 1/2" x 10" size; some light wear to paper, fade to images; very good condition, interesting early 20th century advertizing gimmick history.. Good.
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$20.00
Original Artwork Illustrations for Pyotr Dudochkin Which is the Best Place? (1976) and Who Sings with What? By Vitali Bianki
by (Childrens Book)
No Place Listed: No Publisher, 1976. (48) pages; illustrations in pencil and color crayon of these two Russian children's stories; each prefaced by a blank page with the title in pencil and the author of the tale; finely-accomplished pencil work and a good understanding of the story-line in the artwork; no text, just the art; approx. 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"; simply bound, in light green cloth, with light wear; the contents in very good condition; interesting original childrens story art,...
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$650.00
Those fascinating Paper Dolls : An Illustrated Handbook for Collectors
by HOWARD, Marion B
New York: Dover Publications, 1981. First Thus . Soft cover. Very Good. Paperback: well illustrated in black & white, covers slightly rubbed on the edges, spine faded, front flyleaf rippled, top edge of first few pages a bit ragged, some foredge foxing, else vg. 4to, 307pp. An unabridged republication, first published in 1965. With a new introduction by Barbara Whitton Jendrick plus a new index.
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$15.00
Stereo View of London Bridge
by (London Bridge)
England: York & Son Sepia-toned stereographic photographic image; early view of the traffic on the bridge, carriages, carts; photographers identifiers at edges, title in ink at top in a contemporary hand, as well as paper label on back, giving itle and photographer's"No. 755. London Bridge (with traffic)"; no date but circa 1880s; fairly sharp, clear image; some light edge, tips wear, soiling, to mount; good condition.. Good.
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$20.00
The limber Elf
by SPILHAUS, Margaret Whiting
London: Basil Blackwell, 1920. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Hardback: lovely binding: black boards decorated with flower patterns in beige, edges slightly rubbed, beige cloth spine with black lettering, a little rubbed and discoloured, corners slightly bumped, name on front endpaper, fore- and lower edges untrimmed, 2 pages creased, a few light internal marks, vg. 8vo, 161pp + 2pp catalogue. The first years of a child's life as documented by her mother. Illustrated with...
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The World of Oz
by EYLES, Allen
USA: HPBooks, 1985. First US . Soft cover. Very Good. A Fantastic Expedition over the Rainbow, 85 Years of Magic. Many illustrations and photos, mostly in colour. Paperback: colour pictorial card covers, lower front corner creased, spine faded, inside covers slightly foxed, front flyleaf removed, page corners slightly bumped, else vg. large format (270x220x10mm), 92pp + 4pp appendices: on books - movies - writings about ..)
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$10.00
175 Money Saving Tips for Every Car Owner.
by Carl Sifakis
Paperback in good condition for its years, a little yellowing to pages. Helpful advice for motorists. Circa 1960's.
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$1.27
Mexico: The Neidlinger Way
by (Mexico)
Chicago: Robert J. Neidlinger Travel Service, 1943. Folding brochure; 16" x 18" approx. size when opened; two-tone illustrations of Mexican tourist scenes; itinerary; promoting travel by Railroad; dates of tours for 1943; slight wear, bit of toning to paper; very good condition.. Very Good.
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$15.00
Mexico By Motor: AAA
by (Mexico)
Washington D.C: American Automobile Association, 1941. 80 page guidebook; 4 1/2" x 9 1/4" approx. size; maps, itineraries, descriptions, historical background, black and white illustrations according to the AAA in 1941; black and white foldout map at back; back cover panel advertisement for Monte Carlo Cigarettes; edge, tips wear to paper wrap covers, old dampstain along edge, not obtrusive; map repaired on back; back panel closed 1/2" tear at bottom, crease; good condition overall.....
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$35.00
Bonne Chance, Quand Même! Chronique De L'Automne 1957
by Prévost, Alain
Paris: Éditions Du Seuil, 1958. 155 pages, mostly unopened; on the half-title page, the other has crossed out "...Quand Même" and written beneath "and Horse Shit too Alain Prévost"; on the copyright page the author has written "exemplaire en plus"; (from the cover information): "...Au hameau de Valdarbou brûlé par les Miliciens, le Parisien et le montagnard, ont acheté une ferme abandonnée. Et, dans ce désert...
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$125.00
The New York State Canal System
by Greene, Frederick Stuart & Thomas F. Farrell
Albany: Division of Canals and Waterways State Department of Public Works, 1927. 30 pages; black and white illustrated throughout, with views of locks & dam works along the New York State canal system, barges and motorships using the canals, including wooden and steel barges, the State Maintenance Plant, listings of channel lights and buoys for navigation & safety considerations, a centerfold map of the Barge Canal System, showing profiles , cross-sections and plan of lock; interesting that...
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1876 Woodburytype of the The Right Rev. Monsignor Capel, D.D., Rector of the Catholic University College
by (Monsignor Capel)
London & Edinburgh: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1876. A sharp and clear oval Woodburytype portrait of Monsignor Capel; approx. 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" size, on the original heavy paper 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" sheet;Thomas John Capel (1836-1911) British-born Roman Catholic priest "...Unusually, he did not attend a seminary, so it must be presumed that he was ordained on his own patrimony. The source of his private income is unknown. In 1863 Capel retired for reasons of...
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Collection of 24 Japanese Advertizing Postcards from Various Cities Circa 1950s-1960s
by (Japan)
Japan Colorful and interesting group of cards, varying sizes, mostly 4" x 5 3/4" or thereabouts; advertizing the wares of companies in Shinjiku Nakano Jyoto Shiba Kyobashi Nihon Bashi Tokyo, Yokohama, Misaki, Kuchinotsu, Fushimi; travel, clothing, art, tissues, Suntory, NCR, Credit, more; Isetan, Mt. Fuji, Nozawaya; artists Shigehiko, Hiruma; mostly color, one black and white card; some wear and rubbing to edges, some postal cancellations, a few notes; overall, in good condition and an...
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$125.00
Telstra Olympic Phone Card Unused
by Telstra
Australia: Telstra, 2000. Softcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 210x100x1mm. 210x100x1mm+13g . . Telstra. Australia. 2000. . . . : Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . . . International_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_in_an_ENVELOPE:_AU$22.20 . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$6.20
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$19.00
C. 1915 Glass Magic Lantern Slide of the House in Which S. Dana Hubbard M.D. Was Born Nov. 19 1869
by (Photography - Magic Lantern Slide)
No Place Listed: Not Published, 1915. Standard-format glass plate positive-image lantern slide; depicts large well-kept frame house, woman on porch, dirt street, 8 barefoot kids out front playing; Doctor Hubbard (1869-1937) was Chief of the Division of Industrial Hygiene for the Dept. of Health; approx. 3 1/4" x 4" size; with no studio or photographer noted, simply a hand-written label on outer edge; in good plus condition, interesting early twentieth century photographic work. . Photograph....
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Histoire De Suisse Depuis Les Temps Les Plus Recules Jusqu'En 1860
by Demierre, Louis
Paris: Lucien Marpon, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. 505 pages + (1) errata; title page with hand-colored Swiss shield & cross symbol (red coloring has bled through slightly to following leaf); French text throughout, giving the history of Switzerland to this point in the mid-19th century; bound in the original polished marbled-paper covered boards, leather spine with gilt titling, marbled endpapers; some edge, tips wear and rubbing to binding, still very presentable; text with a few marginal pencil-marks;...
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Silk and Chopsticks
by Fisher, Frank C
Author Published, 1964. 26 pages; the author, an attorney, traveled to these Asian countries under the auspices of a fact-finding and investors tour of the silk industry, with visits to various government and business locations in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan; interesting travelogue details from a high-level business viewpoint, naming the politicians and industrial leaders at the time which were involved in the promotion and enhancement of the silk and textile business, for instance while in Tokyo:...
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$45.00
Il Libro del Cortegiano del Conte Baldessar Castiglione. Nuouamente Ristampato
by CASTIGLIONE, Baldessare
Venetia [Venice]: nelle case de figlioli di Aldo [I Manuzio], 1545.. Fourth Aldine printing. Small folio. (122) ff. Eighteenth century full pigskin, gilt lettering to the spine, all edges green, a single leaf in book three lacking but the text supplied in consummate manuscript, predating or contemporary with the binding. Faint dampstain cutting across the upper corner of the last 16 leaves at the gutter, also evident on both pastedowns, a few marks to the boards, an attractive copy. Baldessare...
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$5,400.05
The Nobel Century
by Geeslin, Campbell (Managing Editor); Preface by Stig Ramel;Introduction by Asa Briggs
London: Chapmans. 1991. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Remainder mark to base. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. 280 pages. The definitive book on the world's greatest prize - The Nobel Prize. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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$13.38
