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The European Fine Art Foundation. Very Good+. 1996. First Edition (?). Softcover. 9075375034 . Softcover is heavy, glazed paper. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. This is the exhibition catalogue for the European Fine Art Foundation, 9-17 March, 1996, in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Sections are written by various experts. Sections are: Vermeer: his Clents, his Patrons and his Admirers; Highlights from a Private Collection; Searching for Eden: the Primal Urge in Modern Art; Villa Reale--the Tuscan Villa where Elisa Bonaparte Held Court; King Willem III and Royal Collecting in Holland; Monumental Art and Architecture; Vetting of Paintings and Works of Art: Guidelines for Exhibitors & Visitors; Paintings, Drawings & Prints; Antiques & Works of Art; Textile Arts; Classical Antiquities & Egyptian Works of Art; Books, Manuscripts & Maps; La Haute Joaillerie du Monde; 20th-Century Art; Index of Exhibitors; Advertisements at back. Lavishly illustrated with 150+… Read More

London: MacMillan. Very Good-. 1961. Second Revised Edition. Hardcover. 0333074998 . B & W diagrams, figures; 6 X 9; x, 561 pages; Hard cover is green with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight. Boards have shelf wear, bumping, sunning; previous owner's name is written on front endpaper "Royal College of Science and Technology, 1/10/1962". Boards have shelf wear, bumping, sunning; previous owner's name is written on front endpaper "Royal College of Science and Technology, 1/10/1962". Extensively illustrated with 100+ b/w photos, diagrams, firgures, graphs. 4 appendices; questions; index; and a table of greek letters. .

Columbia, MD: M. T. H. Electric Trains. New. 2004. Soft Cover. NEW Softcover is stapled wraps, oblong shaped. Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with 50+ color photographs. Sections are: Locomotives; Frieight; Passenger; Track; Transformers & DCS; Accessories. Includes box with features for different pieces. Standard and O gauge size trains. ; Vol. 1; Color Illustrations; 11 x 8 1/4; 33 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1924. Reprint. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 312 pages; Hard cover is dark blue with silver lettering on front and spine. Boards have light rubbing, scuffing, bumping. DJ has rubbing, bumping, scuffing, missing small patch of color on front [from sticker? ] in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight. Color frontispiece by Morgan Steinmetz. Another fabulous dog story from Terhune. This takes place on a sheep ranch. A pedigree collie becomes a sheep dog loyally serving two ranchers whose ages and personalities are distinctly different. For any fan of great dog stories! ! A reprint of unknown date, probably pre-1940. .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good. 1924. Reprint. Hardcover. 5 1/4 x 7 3/4; 312 pages; Hard cover has green boards with darker green lettering on front and spine. Sunning, fading, scuffing, bumping, shelf wear to boards, darkening of text block edges. 'from Kenneth to Franklin' neatly written inside front cover. Overall, pages are clean. List of other books for sale, in rear of book, but G&D. Inside read cover is some paper residue. Also a scrap of 'Dow Jones & Co' dated 5 December, 1932. .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1924. Reprint. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 312 pages; Hard cover is green with black lettering on front and spine. Boards have light rubbing, scuffing, bumping. No DJ. Pages are clean and tight. Former owner's name neatly written on front endpaper, dated 1945. Another fabulous dog story from Terhune. This takes place on a sheep ranch. A pedigree collie becomes a sheep dog loyally serving two ranchers whose ages and personalities are distinctly different. For any fan of great dog stories! ! A reprint of unknown date, probably after 1941, as it states printed under war time conditions. .

Ann Arbor, Michigan: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL. Fine. 2006. First Edition. First Printing; Paperback. 0472031244 . B&W Illustrations; 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.9 inches; viii, 330 pages; Soft cover has blue spine with orange box . Covers have faint rubbing. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Illustrated with b/w photographs. As a native Detroiter so many of the people/programs in this book were favs of mine. Loved the movies with George Pierrot and Rita Bell, and as a little kid 'Milky the Clown.' Great stroll down memory lane. .

Oakland, CA: PM Press. New. 2011. Paperback. 1604864052 . Spectacular Fiction Series; 5 x 8; 170 pages; Soft cover has yellow spine with red lettering. NEW book. A collection of SF short stories by the award winning Bisson. This timely collection of short stories leaves nothing in popular culture unscathed--from meetings with Somali pirates and a theory that Paypal is a criminal enterprise to an eerie reimagining of the 9/11 events and a visitor from Atlantis's search for a burger and fries. Additional stories include faux FAQs originally written for Britain's "Science "magazine and a seductive fantasy piece for "Playboy." Opening with a harrowing, high-speed ride through the Upper South and ending with a desperate quest to find Darwin's doomsday machine in New Orleans, readers will delight in these clever stories that present current issues in a fresh new light. .

London: Ward Lock Book. As New. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. 0706371453 . Cover is glazed boards; no DJ as issued. Has dozens of color and b/w photos and b/w drawings. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Gives the basics of equipment for the horse and rider. Some of the sections are: The Tack Room; Bridles; Leg Protection; Clothings; Care and Maintenance; etc. ; Ward Lock Riding School Series; B&W & color Illustrations; 6 1/2 x 9 1/4; 96 pages; Cover has light edge wear and bumping, some rubbing. .

London: Ward Lock Book. As New. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. 0706371453 . Cover is glazed boards; no DJ as issued. Has dozens of color and b/w photos and b/w drawings. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Gives the basics of equipment for the horse and rider. Some of the sections are: The Tack Room; Bridles; Leg Protection; Clothings; Care and Maintenance; etc. ; Ward Lock Riding School Series; Remainder; B&W & color Illustrations; 6 1/2 x 9 1/4; 96 pages; Cover has light edge wear and bumping, some rubbing; remainder mark on bottom of pages and green circle sticker with hole punched in it on front endpaper. .

Beverly, MA: TRT Publications. Very Good+. 1972. Softcover. B&W Illustrations; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 38 pages; Soft cover is stapled wraps. Has sepia color hunting picture on front. Light rubbing, scuffing, shelf wear to covers. Pages are clean and tight. Leafs 17 -27 show a faint stain at bottom, which does not intrude into the text or pictures. Has various articles on many horse related topics, racing, dressage, olympics, breeding, horse shows.....by various authors. Also includes many older ads. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Pretty nifty periodical from the early 70s, showing how much things have changed, and stayed the same, in the horse world. Scarce title. .

New York: Harper & Row/ Outdoor Life. Near Fine. 1971. Paperback. An Outdoor Life Take-Along Book Series; B&W Illustrations; 4 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/2; 300+ pages; 5 books on fishing in one slip case; a complete set. Books are soft covered, with sunning and some rubbing on spines. Interiors appear as if unused. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with dozens of b/w pictures. Slipcase has rubbing, sunning, scuffing, some bumping and a scrape mark at top. .

Burbank, CA: Unique Publications. Very Good. 1999. Paperback. 1892515148 . B&W Illustrations; 9.90 X 6.90 X 0.70 inches; xii, 258 pages; Soft cover has a grey spine with red lettering. Light rubbing, scuffing to covers, and lower corner curl. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with b/w photographs. Apparatus training is an essential part of the Yang Style Taijiquan curriculum. Of the two short weapons, Dao, or Sabre and Jian, or Straightsword used in Taijiquan’s syllabus, the latter is by far the most intricate and developed in its method. In martial lore the Straightsword is commonly respected as The King of Short Weapons. Known also as the narrow blade, or double-edged sword, the Straightsword was often seen in traditional Chinese culture as a way to cut through veils of illusion, ego and attachment and is associated with spiritual refinement as much as with martial efficacy. Straightsword masters, male and female, are frequently revered in Chinese history as both… Read More

Gins Attractions Inc.. Very Good. 1959. Paperback. B&W Illustrations; 9 3/4 x 12 1/2; Unpaginated pages; Soft cover is stapled wraps. Light rubbing, scuffing, shelf wear. .

New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. First Printing; Hardcover. 074327752x . SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS ON BOOKPLATE, ON THE FRONT ENDPAPER. Hard cover is red with a blue spine strip with gold lettering. Pages are clean and tight. Laid in front is a contribution card from 'DEMOCRATS FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE, Jennifer Petty Exec. Director. "...they offer a clear-eyed critique of their party's failures and make specific, concrete recommendations on how Democrats can avoid losing elections on divisive issues such as abortion, gun control, gay rights, and moral values..." ; 1.4 x 9.5 x 6.4 Inches; xiii, 349+ pages; Cover has light bumping. DJ has light rubbing/scuffing, bumping; in a mylar cover. ; Signed by All Authors .

Royal Oak, MI: Master Handyman Pr. New. 1993. Paperback. 1880615150 . 6 X 9; 224 pages; NEW, sealed in shrinkwrap! ! ! Soft cover has a yellow spine with black lettering. Writing for paint retailers, contractors, and homeowners, Haege vends plenty of practical information organized into step-by-step procedures for everything from preparation through picking your pigmented poison to actually slathering the tinting on. Paint and stain varieties, making proper tool purchases, the techniques of painting (brush strokes, smoothing and filling, and such) , and the peculiarities of different surfaces are dutifully covered, and plenty of equipment illustrations, diagrams, statistics, and graphs guide the reader in making important decisions. A concluding chapter sums up hard projects, such as painting chain link fences, plastic lawn furniture, varnished porch benches, and children's play equipment. .

Royal Oak, MI: Master Handyman Pr. Near Fine. 1995. First Edition Thus. Paperback. 1880615193 . B&W Illustrations; 8.9 X 5.9 X 0.6 inches; 264 pages; Soft cover has yellow spine with black lettering. Slight rubbing and creasing to covers. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Illustrated with b/w drawings. 'Haege spent 33 years doling out do-it-yourself home improvement advice to listeners of his radio show and more than 20 years writing a Detroit News column called “The Handyman. ” He gave trusted tips on everything from waterproofing basements to maximizing storage.' I really enjoyed reading his column or hearing his program. Helped me with more than a few home issues! .

Royal Oak, MI: Master Handyman Pr. Fine. 1992. First Edition. First Printing; Paperback. 1880615126 . B&W Illustrations; 8.9 X 5.9 X 0.8 inches; 264 pages; Soft cover has yellow spine with black lettering. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Signed: 'To Lewis Best of Result, Glenn Haege 3/05/95' on dedication page. Illustrated with b/w pictures. '“The Handyman Show with Glenn Haege” (which began a 34 year run on Detroit radio on WXYT-AM 1270 in 1983) Haegewas known as a man of boundless knowledge and integrity in the field of home improvement. In 2006 the show found a vast audience on weekend mornings on NewsTalk 760 WJR-AM and prior to his death the show had expanded into 130 radio markets in national syndication. ' Loved listening to his show, even if I knew I'd never do those projects. Such an engaging personality! ! Index. ; Signed by Author .

London: Head of Zeus. New. 2021. First Edition. First Printing; Hardcover. 1801101299 . B & W ; 4 1/2 x 7 1/4; 80 pages; Hard cover has grey spine with black lettering. NEW. Page are clean and tight. B/w drawings. 'A chilling medieval ghost story, retold by bestselling historian Dan Jones. Published in a beautiful small-format hardback, perfect as a Halloween read or a Christmas gift. One winter, in the dark days of King Richard II [1377-1399], a tailor was riding home on the road from Gilling to Ampleforth. It was dank, wet and gloomy; he couldn't wait to get home and sit in front of a blazing fire. Then, out of nowhere, the tailor is knocked off his horse by a raven, who then transforms into a hideous dog, his mouth writhing with its own innards. The dog issues the tailor with a warning: he must go to a priest and ask for absolution and return to the road, or else there will be consequences... First recorded in the early fifteenth century by an unknown monk, The Tale of the… Read More

New York: Dutton/ Lodestar,. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1990. Hardcover. 0590449885 . Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 11 1/4; 34 pages; Hard cover has light bumping, some scuffing. Yellow spine with brown lettering. Missing DJ. Illustrated end papers. Gorgeous pictures by Leo & Diane Dillon. Pages are clean and tight. A pair of mandarin ducks, separated by a cruel lord who wishes to possess the drake for his colorful beauty, reward a compassionate couple who risk their lives to reunite the ducks. Wonderful, unusual story with fabulous pictures. Pages not numbered. .