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No Dust JacketBook:The boards have moderate wear and tear, rubbing on the bottom and spine edges caused by shelf storage (photo). The front spine/board junction has been separated, then professionally mended, allowing the reader to use it without fear of additional damage.Heavy toning throughout, all pages are present. Inscribed and dated dedication by an unknown buyer in ink script (photo). The Contents page has pencil edits that were left undisturbed (photo).Maupassant is the acknowledged creator of the short story and the generations of such writers that followed him owe him a debt of gratitude. This collection was first published in 1883, ten years before his premature death at age 42.

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Book: Blemishes - Small discoloration on the front board (photo). Shelf rub on the spine top (photo). Small puncture on backboard gutter (photo). The remainder of this special edition copy of this vintage is in remarkable condition.

Has 16 color full-page lithographs (photo) by Federico Castellon, drawn on the stones by him and printed under his supervision at the Atelier of Edmund and Jacques Desjobert in Paris.

String binding and heavy rough cut paper, replicating the original publication in 1842. A book by a contemporary publisher's first effort that was built to last and endure.

The sturdy boards are brown linen backed with black cloth with gilt seam (photo). The spine title is also gilt encased in gilt double border (photo), spine lettered in gilt, slipcase. No. 223/500 copies, designed by Bert Clarke, printed by Clarke and Way in New York.

Signed by the artist at the colophon (photo) .

No Dust JacketBook: Aside from the dedicated inscription described below, the book has no other markings. All pages present. The spine and covers are sturdy and unblemished. There is a slight curl on the L/R quadrant of the front board, expected of a paperback that has been read while being gently handled (photo).Dedicated and dated signing by Editor on first free endpaper (photo):MonicaEverything, always, for you.David Eggers10/20/02

No Dust JacketBook Condition: Rubs on the base of the spine (photo). The front board tips are bent. No toning of pages. Shelf rubs on clear laminate protected boards. Marginalia through the book includes underlinings and checkmarks, and owner comments, and formula equations (photo). The owner entries do not interfere with the book content and may constructively supplement it. The boards and spine are very sturdy and strong, this is a textbook, designed to be used often.Six editions and counting of this well-organized and beautifully presented textbook speak for the quality of the book's content and popularity among mechanical engineer students. The item will be shipped promptly upon payment. Free domestic shipping.

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Volumes: Blemish -- Minor shelf wear on both volumes.
No marks or entries. No page toning (photo). The binding is strong and firm, no cocking of spine (photo). ISBN is visible and undisturbed (photo).
Rare offering of a used 2-volume set in the US Market. Free shipping to domestic market of this 10-lb. volume set. International shipping available at cost.
"Mesolithic Horizons marks the publication of the proceedings of the seventh international conference on 'The Mesolithic in Europe' (Belfast 2005). The numbers attending these five-yearly conferences continue to grow - testimony to the growing interest in a period that less than fifty years ago was seen by many as either a 'hiatus' between two more interesting periods, or as a poorly understood phase of little consequence. This is an enormous compendium of research published in two volumes with over 140 papers drawn from the whole of Europe, ranging from the European Arctic to many parts of the Mediterranean, and from the British Isles… Read More

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Book: Blemishes -- Volume II has minor shelf wear. Volume I, small dent on the top of the back board (photo), small dent on the bottom edge of the front board (photo).
Matched set, gilt code number (43317) stamped by publisher on Volume II (photo) and 43316 on Volume I (photo).
Suggested retail price stamped on front paste-down page of both volumes (photo).
There are no marks or entries on any of the pages, no marks of ownership, original retail price stamped on first free endpapers for both volume (photo). Moderate uniform toning on pages and edges. Virtually every page has graphs or illustrations (photo).
The binding is strong and firm, this set was seldom referenced or handled with great care by the original owner. The volumes sit flat, plumb, and square (photo).
Generally regarded as the Holy Grail of the study and evolution of Theoretical Physics and found in science libraries at innumerable universities. Highly coveted by private collectors of science-related publications of… Read More

No Dust JacketBook Condition: Virtually Flawless. Very light shelf rubs on boards, visible in reflected light only. In every other respect, the book could be described as new (photos).This is a RARE copy of a SIGNED book by the primary author, Epstein. Inscribed signature on the Title Page (photo). The publication is intended for undergraduate and graduate students of Botany and related disciplines and is divided into 4 Parts and 12 Chapters. Numerous color illustrations, graphs and tables.

Dust Jacket: The top of the back panel is bent due to careless shelf storage (photo). Minor shelf wear on panel surfaces. Otherwise, the DJ is fully intact with no flap clips and the original retail price is displayed. The dust jacket is wrapped in clear Mylar covering.Book: No flaws or blemishes, no marks or entries or page toning. All pages and illustrations are present and perfectly preserved. Colors are original condition, vivid and clear (photos).Italian and English parallel texts with each illustration. Eleonora di Toledo: Duchess of Tuscany in history and legend; Eleonora's style; Costume in the Medici ceremonies; The clothes that have survived; The individual garments; Tailors and embroiderers; Florentine textile production; The wardrobe of Eleonora di Toledo.Additional descriptive information and photographs on request.

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Book: Blemish -- slight curling of LR title panel caused by page turning. The remainder of the book is pristine.
Nor marks or entries, or signs of ownership. No page toning. The spine/panels are firm and tight, the spine has no vertical creases.
A book that endures: Facimile of 1894 publication. Ninth and most recent edition (2010) 318 illustrations (photo).

Dust Jacket:Flaws - Light bookshelf storage rubs (photo), 1" crease on the back panel near ISBNThe remainder of the DJ is immaculate. No toning, no edge tears, the flaps are unclipped and the ISBN is undisturbed (photo).Book: Spotless, no flaws anywhere.Numerous B&W illustrations throughout (photo).From the DJ front panel: This book examines the encounter between Impressionist painting and Parisian consumer culture. Its analysis of Impressionist paintings depicting women as consumers, producers, or sellers in sites such as the millinery boutique, theater, opera, café-concert, and market revises our understanding of the representation of women in Impressionist painting, from women's exclusion from modernity to their inclusion in its public spaces, and from the privileging of the male gaze to a plurality of gazes. Ruth E. Iskin demonstrates that Impressionist painting addresses and represents women in active roles, and not only as objects on display, and probes the complex relationship between… Read More

No Dust JacketBook: The U/R tips of both boards have a slight bend, otherwise this volume is in pristine condition (photo). No shelf rubs, no page toning, no marks, entries, or ex libra, Board and spine juncture still very strong and firm, the book lies flat plumb and square (photo). A well-cared-for book obviously cherished by the original owner, a Professor Emeritus of Animal Medicine at a major university. Color illustrations on virtually every page.Diseases, the second volume in the four-volume set, The Mouse in Biomedical Research, departs from the first edition, by discussing specific disease-causing microorganisms, rather than the format used in the first edition which discussed infectious diseases affecting specific organs and tissues. As such, the volume consists of 26 chapters subdivided into RNA viruses and DNA viruses, as well as bacterial, mycotic, and parasitic infections. These chapters not only provide updates on pathogenesis, epidemiology, and prevention of previously… Read More

No Dust JacketBook: There is a pencil-point blemish on the UR front board (photo). The remainder of the book is "As New" condition. There are no marks, underlinings, entries of any pages, no ex libra, the pages have no toning. The board/spine juncture is firm and strong, the volume lies flat, plumb, and square (photo)Normative Biology, Husbandry, and Models, the third volume in the four-volume set, The Mouse in Biomedical Research, encompasses 23 chapters whose contents provide a broad overview of the laboratory mouse's normative biology, husbandry, and its use as a model in biomedical research. This consists of chapters on behavior, physiology, reproductive physiology, anatomy, endocrinology, hematology, and clinical chemistry. Other chapters cover management, as well as nutrition, gnotobiotics, and disease surveillance. There are also individual chapters describing the mouse as a model for the study of aging, eye research, neurodegenerative diseases, convulsive disorders, diabetes, and… Read More

Dust Jacket: Vertical cut on the front panel, approximately 6" long. Minor shelf rubs on the panel surfaces and spine edges (photo). Unclipped with the original retail price shown. Well-preserved photo of Wiesenthal on the back panel (photo).Book: Uniform moderate toning on pages and edges. The boards and spine remain tight and firm, the book lies flat, plumb, and square. board tips are undamaged. All pages and illustrations are present. This book is essentially a biography of Simon Wiesenthal, the famed "Nazi Hunter" responsible for the identification and prosecution of numerous persons directly involved with the murder of millions of Jews.The protagonist's assessment of Adolph Eichmannafter his capture in 1960 is especially insightful (p.96).

Dust Jacket:Minor shelf wear on the panel tops. The remainder of the DJ is pristine, unclipped, visible ISBN, and no toning (photo). Wrapped in protective Mylar covering.Book:The points on the bottom of both boards have small dents, likely caused by the book being accidentally dropped. Marginalia in pencil for approximately 1/3rd of the book. While this is a blemish, some of the highlighting and margin comments from an obvious serious student of music could arguably enhance the academic content of this book.The remainder of the book has no flaws. All pages and illustrations are present, with no page toning, and no other marks or signs of ownership. The book is still firm and strong and can be handled with confidence.Undisturbed CD recordings of the book topic (photo). The book's Table of Contents includes a 2-page descriptive narrative and time length for each of the CD's 14 tracks.

Rated Very Good Condition. This English translation is commonly called "The Dugdale Translation." Notable is Dugdale's published credit. E.T.S. Dugdale asked for and received, anonymity in the earlier UK publication of the same book.Underlinings and margin check marks in pencil throughout the narrative (See photo). Inked Ex Libris (1952) on the first free endpaper. Page edges are toned consistent with a book of this vintage. Wear marks on lacquered boards caused by shelf storage rubbing. Minimal rubbing on board edge and tips. Three B&W photographs of the author are in excellent condition. Photos accurately depict the condition and authenticity of this American First Edition.From online published accounts: There were four English language editions of this book published before 1945. Some were unauthorized and litigation eventually reached the U.S. Supreme Court hearing and verdict in favor of this American publisher.Houghton Mifflin obtained publishing rights to this book in January 1933 and seven… Read More

Dust Jacket: Barely visible horizontal crease top of front panel and small dent and horizontal line on rear panel (photos)

Book: As new condition with no marks, blemishes, or entires. Gilt lettering on the spine is bright and clear.

The book includes a Prefix, Table of Contents, six Chapters and Conclusion, a Bibliography, and a five-page Index in typical Oxford University detail and content.

From the dust jacket: "In nineteenth-century Britain, the legends of King Arthur and Robin Hood played an important role in construction of contemporary national identity. These two legends provide excellent windows through which to view British culture, because they offer very different perspectives. King Arthur and Robin Hood have traditionally been diametrically opposed in terms of their ideological orientation. The former is a king, a man at the pinnacle of the social and political hierarchy, whereas the latter is an outlaw, and is therefore completely outside conventional hierarchical structures. The… Read More