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Paris.: L'Auteur, 1843. Original blindstamped blue cloth, Gilt spine title, gilt pagoda design on cover. . Near fine in a bright original binding, light foxing to pages,otherwise fine.. 8vo., 24.5x16 cm. . French text. weight: 1.1 lb. Engraved title, 17 full page engraved plates, one engraved ad.
Fasciculus geomanticus: in quo varia variorum opera geomantica continentur. Opus maxime curiosum, et a multis hactenus desideratum. (bound with) Tabulae Geomanticae seu liber singularis de Tribusultimis ex antiquo manuscripto de Anno MDXXXV. by Anonymous [Robert Fludd] and Alficani Arabici - 1704: 1704
by Anonymous [Robert Fludd] and Alficani Arabici
Fasciculus geomanticus: in quo varia variorum opera geomantica continentur. Opus maxime curiosum, et a multis hactenus desideratum. (bound with) Tabulae Geomanticae seu liber singularis de Tribusultimis ex antiquo manuscripto de Anno MDXXXV.
by Anonymous [Robert Fludd] and Alficani Arabici
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Veronae: Frankfurt. : No publisher: Johannis Davidis Zunneri. , 1704: 1704. Contemporary vellum, paged trimmed tight and into text on some pages.. Very good, label removal and ink spots to cover, considerable browning and foxing to pages.. 8vo., 16.7x9.5 cm. . Latin text. A collection of works on Geomancy, a method of divination by interpretation of patterns and figures. weight: 1.0 lb. 7 folding tables, numerous tables and diagrams in text. Lacking the 2 folding tables from Tabulae Geomanticae.
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- Date Published 1704: 1704
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Monographie du Thé. Description botanique, torréfaction, composition chimique, propriétés hygièniques de cette feuille.
by Houssaye, J.-G.
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Vindiciae Ecclesiae Anglicanae, sive de legitimo ejusdem ministerio, id est, de episcoporum successione, consecratione, electione et confirmatione, item de presbyterorum et diaconorum ordinatione libri V ...
by MASON, Francis
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1625 1ed English Francis Mason Consecration Bishops Church England anti CatholicFrancis Mason was a notable and important bishop of the Church of England at the end of the 16th-century. He is best remembered for his 1613 defense of the Church, "Of the Consecration of the Bishops in the Church of England". In this book, Mason describes the importance of having bishops be consecrated. This controversial book propelled Catholic authors to condemn Mason's work in which he published more and more editions including this Latin edition which was published in 1625.
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Vindiciae Ecclesiae Anglicanae, sive de legitimo ejusdem ministerio, id est, de episcoporum successione, consecratione, electione et confirmatione, item de presbyterorum et diaconorum ordinatione libri V ...
Londini : impressum per Felicem Kyngstonum, 1625. First edition
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One Evening's Talk on the Hyakunin Isshu (Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari) 百人一首一夕話(ひゃくにんいっしゅひとよがたり)
by Oishi Matora
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1833 Japanese Samurai Poetry Hyakunin Isshu Waka Edo Oishi Matora of NagoyaA rare, 19th century Japanese woodblock print of "Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari" by Oishi Matora. Oishi Matora of Nagoya was a student of Hokusai. "Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari" is a classical Japanese anthology of one hundred Japanese waka by one hundred poets. The most famous and standard version was compiled by Fujiwara no Teika. Waka poetry from the Heian period which became very popular in Japan from the 16th century with this work becoming one of the most important literary works on poetry from the Edo period. The work contains calligraphy, notes and anecdotes on waka poetry by Ōzaki, Masayoshi.
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1673 Janua Linguarum CZECH Comenius Linguistics Dictionary ENGLISH & Latin RARE
by COMENIUS, Johann Amos
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1673 JanuaLinguarum CZECH Comenius Linguistics Dictionary ENGLISH & Latin RARE"Every educational reformer owes much, in the way of inspiration and suggestion, to his predecessors, and of none is this truer than of John Amos Comenius."
– Will S. Monroe, Comenius and the Beginnings of Educational Reform"
Shortly after 'JanuaLinguarumReserata' was first published in1629, it was translated into nearly every European language. In fact, by the 1630s, it was the second most read book in Europe, second only to the Bible. This textbook by Johann Amos Comenius was simply a text of Language, as the English title suggests, "The Door of Languages Unlocked."
'Janua' comprehends the elements of all the sciences and arts – from the origin of words to the mind and its faculties." (Monroe, 126).
It was written with 1,000 short sentences comprising of roughly 8,000 words. In all, there have been over 100 editions of this book printed! Comenius is now remembered as an innovator, who first introduced… Read More
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Two 13th Century Manuscript Bible leaves.
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circa 1250. Very good; light wrinkling and marginal foxing to pages.. Folio, 30.5x22.5 cm.. One sheet fine vellum folded with text from the book of Numbers in two columns. weight: 0.2 lb. Unknown scribe.
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Monographie du Thé. Description botanique, torréfaction, composition chimique, propriétés hygièniques de cette feuille.
by Houssaye, J.-G.
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Paris.: L'Auteur, 1843. Original blindstamped blue cloth, Gilt spine title, gilt pagoda design on cover. . Near fine in a bright original binding, light foxing to pages,otherwise fine.. 8vo., 24.5x16 cm. . French text. weight: 1.1 lb. Engraved title, 17 full page engraved plates, one engraved ad.
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Vindiciae Ecclesiae Anglicanae, sive de legitimo ejusdem ministerio, id est, de episcoporum successione, consecratione, electione et confirmatione, item de presbyterorum et diaconorum ordinatione libri V ...
by MASON, Francis
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1625 1ed English Francis Mason Consecration Bishops Church England anti CatholicFrancis Mason was a notable and important bishop of the Church of England at the end of the 16th-century. He is best remembered for his 1613 defense of the Church, "Of the Consecration of the Bishops in the Church of England". In this book, Mason describes the importance of having bishops be consecrated. This controversial book propelled Catholic authors to condemn Mason's work in which he published more and more editions including this Latin edition which was published in 1625.
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MASON, Francis
Vindiciae Ecclesiae Anglicanae, sive de legitimo ejusdem ministerio, id est, de episcoporum successione, consecratione, electione et confirmatione, item de presbyterorum et diaconorum ordinatione libri V ...
Londini : impressum per Felicem Kyngstonum, 1625. First edition
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One Evening's Talk on the Hyakunin Isshu (Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari) 百人一首一夕話(ひゃくにんいっしゅひとよがたり)
by Oishi Matora
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1833 Japanese Samurai Poetry Hyakunin Isshu Waka Edo Oishi Matora of NagoyaA rare, 19th century Japanese woodblock print of "Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari" by Oishi Matora. Oishi Matora of Nagoya was a student of Hokusai. "Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari" is a classical Japanese anthology of one hundred Japanese waka by one hundred poets. The most famous and standard version was compiled by Fujiwara no Teika. Waka poetry from the Heian period which became very popular in Japan from the 16th century with this work becoming one of the most important literary works on poetry from the Edo period. The work contains calligraphy, notes and anecdotes on waka poetry by Ōzaki, Masayoshi.
This rare 1833 woodblock print is written in a column handwritten format with furigana for easier reading and includes illustrations of samurai battles, scenery, ships, lords and ladies, castles, temples, demons, and more!
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1673 Janua Linguarum CZECH Comenius Linguistics Dictionary ENGLISH & Latin RARE
by COMENIUS, Johann Amos
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1673 JanuaLinguarum CZECH Comenius Linguistics Dictionary ENGLISH & Latin RARE"Every educational reformer owes much, in the way of inspiration and suggestion, to his predecessors, and of none is this truer than of John Amos Comenius."
– Will S. Monroe, Comenius and the Beginnings of Educational Reform"
Shortly after 'JanuaLinguarumReserata' was first published in1629, it was translated into nearly every European language. In fact, by the 1630s, it was the second most read book in Europe, second only to the Bible. This textbook by Johann Amos Comenius was simply a text of Language, as the English title suggests, "The Door of Languages Unlocked."
'Janua' comprehends the elements of all the sciences and arts – from the origin of words to the mind and its faculties." (Monroe, 126).
It was written with 1,000 short sentences comprising of roughly 8,000 words. In all, there have been over 100 editions of this book printed! Comenius is now remembered as an innovator, who first introduced… Read More
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Two 13th Century Manuscript Bible leaves.
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circa 1250. Very good; light wrinkling and marginal foxing to pages.. Folio, 30.5x22.5 cm.. One sheet fine vellum folded with text from the book of Numbers in two columns. weight: 0.2 lb. Unknown scribe.
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)
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Silhouette, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Sandra Brown writing as Erin St. Claire, 253 pgs
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Bloody Sunrise
by Spillane, Mickey
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1965 - First Edition stated - A Tiger Mann Mystery - "...for Tiger is told on his wedding day that he is needed for Operation Plato." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - no previous owner markings - dj: vibrant colors with some rubbing to the black base and abstract sun - interesting black and white photo of Spillane on the back cover - a few chips repaired with archival tape - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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More Than Forever
by McLean, Jay
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2014. Book Four in the More Than Series 8vo size trade paperback; 369 pages Please note: This book has a Mature Readers Advisory. From back: "Lucy - There is love so fierce it cannot be measured... Cameron - Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. THere is no measure of time... But our forever isn't always." Creased back cover and last few pages, worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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- 9780744009552
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Bradbury & Evans, 2007. Covers PC-CD ROM/DVD ROM & Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System 4to sized softcover; 271 heavy glossy pages with color illustrations throughout Brand new, but note some edgewear and blemish to top of back cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
by Becker, Ernest
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New York: The Free Press, 1971. Second Edition. Contents include: The Man-Apes; The Origins of the Mind; The Distinctive Human; The Inner World; Socialization: the Creation of the Inner World; The New Meaning of the Oedipus Complex; Self-Esteem; Culture and Personality; Social Encounters: The Staging of Self-Esteem; Culture: the Relativity of Hero-Systems; What is Normal?; What Would A Science of Man Then Be?; Religion: The Quest for the Ideal Heroism. 228 pages. Edgewear; light wear to covers; worn corners and light creases on spine. Deeply creased spine opens flat at pages 60/61. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. 2nd. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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2011. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 215 pages. Signed by author on title page. Stated First Edition From jacket: "(Lucy) wants to get out of Boston and forget her worries about starting middle school and about her father's new girlfriend. Pierson Point is where she feels most like herself, and where memories of her mother, who died when Lucy was six, are strong and sacred. But this summer, nothing is the same. Ian, a boy from home in Boston, comes to Pierson Point...Lucy's father wants his girlfriend to become a bigger part of Lucy's life. Though Lucy struggles against change, she gradually realizes that sometimes, change is for the better. Average wear to jacket; bumped corners and head and heel of spine, owner's name on fep. Autographed Copy sticker on front of jacket; one previously folded page corner. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits…
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The Republic Of Plato: A New Version Founded On Basic English
by Richards, I.A
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1942 - noted on the copyright page as "A WARTIME BOOK This complete edition is produced in full compliance with the government's regulations for conserving paper and other essential materials" book: very good -tight, sound, and square, no previous owner marks - moderate edgewear plus rubbing to the boards - some toning from age - no dj - includes a vintage (pre - "The Google") Buccaneer Books Laguna Beach, CA out-of-print book search card
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint
by Elizabeth Harrison
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint by Elizabeth Harrison. Published by Chicago Kindergarten College; 4th edition (1892). 207 pages. Interior clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name and date of Aug 1893 on fly page. Another fly page has "Compliments Chicago Kindergarten College Co." in handwriting. Edge of several pages have slight bend and small tear. Hardback with no dj if offered. Slight bumping on edges and spine. Blue cloth cover and spine has some fading. Condition: Good. Measures 7.5" x 5"
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Kane & Abel
by Jeffrey Archer
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New York, 1979. Book Club. Hardcover. Book Club/Has Jacket. Book is a book club edition. Quite a few closed tears, chips, and other signs of wear to the dust jacket. Some bumping to the boards at corners, edges and ends of the spine. Pages are clean.
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Beautiful Leaved Plants
by Perry, Frances
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1980 - 1st United States ed - 64 full-page plates - "This unusual book about indoor plants is based on plates first printed from 1861 to 1891 by Benjamin Fawcett, who developed a technique of colour printing from multiple engraved wood blocks which in its richness and depth of tones gives a result unsurpassed by other nineteenth-century printers in colour." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked - moderate edge wear on the boards - dj: normal edge wear for age - toning of the white background throughout but this makes it look nicely aged for the beautiful colour prints - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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