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Memphis, Tennessee: Southwestern at Memphis, 1967. Folio sized hardcover; 304 pages, dark brown endpapers. Brown leatherette style cloth with embossed name and design on front cover; the background of the design is gilt. The spine has the embossed name, year and volume in gilt. Full color photograph inset of one of the school's buildings is also on front cover. Black and white photographs throughout, green endpapers and color photo illustrated title page. Yearbooks are always a fascinating snapshot in time memorializing hairstyles, fashion and social conventions. This book is very well photographed with some interesting and thoughtful compositions. Founded in 1848 the oft renamed school began: in 1848 as the Masonic University of Tennessee in 1850 was renamed Stewart College in 1850 to honor its then president William M. Stewart in 1875 was renamed Southwestern Presbyterian University in 1925 was renamed Southwestern in 1945 was renamed Southwestern at Memphis (which was its name at the time…
Read More Machine Tools Catalogue, 1918 Second edition by Alfred Herbert Ltd - 1918
by Alfred Herbert Ltd
Machine Tools Catalogue, 1918 Second edition
by Alfred Herbert Ltd
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Coventry: Alfred Herbert Ltd, 1918. Very well illustrated, very large thick quarto, pp (24), 885, a little worn and used throughout, some light creasing to the lower corners of the later pages, fore-edges a little thumbed, green bevelled cloth rubbed and a little worn and marked, recently recased, the spine strengthened. RARE. Due to the great weight of the book, extra postage will be needed - this may be considerable if posting abroad. [Metal cutting. boring.milling. drilling, tapping, chucks, capstan lathes, grinding, presses, power hammers, planing, screwing, tool cutters etc. .Alfred Herbert Ltd was one of the world's largest machine tool manufacturing businesses. It was at one time the largest British machine tool builder. The firm was known for technical excellence and competed well against other brands, especially in turret lathes.]. Second edition. Cloth. Good.
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- Date Published 1918
- Keywords machinery. Coventry.industry.Metal. cutting. boring.milling. drilling. tapping. chucks. capstan. lathes. grinding. presses. power hammers. planing. screwing. tool. cutters.
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1967 Lynx Southwestern at Memphis Yearbook
by Watrous, Ronnie (editor)
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The Spiritual Quixote, or The Summer's Ramble of Mr. Geoffry Wildgoose
by Graves, Richard
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A Comic Romance. To which is prefixed The Life of the Author. xiv+578 pp. 12,8x7 cm. London, 1808. --- Half leather. Covers are detached. Text in english. Engraved frontispiece. Pages bright and clean. Unmarked. No foxing.
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The Poetical Works of William Blake: Including the unpublished French Revolution together with the Minro Prophetic books and Selections from The Four Zoas, Milton & Jerusalem
by Blake, William, John Sampson (Ed.)
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Finely bound in dark green Morocco boards with marbled end papers and gilt edges. "Blake" in gilt on the cover and gilt on the slight faded spine. The edges of the cover boards show wear and the top of the spine is frayed. The interior hinges are cracked but the binding is secure. ExLibris label and a tiny booksellers label inside the front cover board. Black & white illustrations and portrait of Blake on the frontispiece. Oxford: Horace Hart M.A. Printer to the University printed on the back page. 453 pp
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The Vita Nuova or New Life of Dante Alighieri
by Alighieri, Dante (Translated by Frances De Mey) (Decorated Borders by Christopher Dean)
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London, UK: George Bell and Sons, 1902. Second Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. 131pp; Red Half Leather (Suede) with gilt titling to spine, raised bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, a few nicks to suede on rear board, gift inscr. to flyleaf, pages slightly age-toned, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Antique finely bound edition of Dante Alighieri's The Vita Nuova or New Life. Translated by Frances De Mey. Decorated borders by Christopher Dean.
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Kate Greenaway's Book of Games.: With Twenty Four Full page Plates engraved and printed in colours by Edmund Evans
by GREENAWAY, Kate
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London: George Routledge & Sons, 1889. Very nice copy of this first edition. Hardback with illustration to front and rear board. Yellow end papers. Half title, frontis illustration and title with vignette. Good clean condition. A little darkening / marking to the boards. Internally clean. 64 pages. 235 by 190mm (9¼ by 7½ inches).
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Cornelii Nepotis Vitae Excellentium Imperatorum: Cum Verifione Angelica, in qua Verbum de Verbo, quantum fieri potuit, redditure: Notis quoque Anglicis, & Indice Locupletissimo
by Clarke, John
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London, 1790. Cornelii Nepotis Vitae Excellentium Imperatorum: Cum Verifione Angelica, in qua Verbum de Verbo, quantum fieri potuit, redditure: Notis quoque Anglicis, & Indice Locupletissimo or Cornelius Nepos's Lives of the Excellent Commanders: with an English Translation as Literal as possible with English notes and a large index by John Clarke (late master of the Publick Grammar School in Hull [England]) In Pursuance of the Method of teaching the Latin Tongue, laid down by him in his Essay upon Education. Private Press: J.F. and C. Rivington, et al; London; 1790; Fourteenth (14th)Edition A copy of this volume is in the collection of the National Trust; Carlyle's House, London. 8vo size full calf leather; 280 pages. Red title block on spine with bright gilt titles and decorations. The long "S" is used throughout the text. The pages are styled in two columns, with the Latin language text on the left side and the English language text on the right side. The…
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Sinai, the Hedjaz, and Soudan: Wanderings Around the Birth-Place of the Prophet, and Across the Aethiopian Desert, from Sawakin to Chartum (Folios)
by James Hamilton
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Folding maps, v, xi, 414p. dj. 24cm. Facsimile of the rare 1857 edition with a New Introduction (2 1/2p.) by Robin Bidwell.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
by Carroll, Lewis
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New York: Isaac Pitman & Sons, 1920. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. John Tenniel. 154pp. No date c1920, New Era Edition. Blue cloth, gilt and black lettering to cover and spine. Very light rubbing to spine ends, spine is sunned but readable, former owner's bookplate on front pastedown, interior is clean and sound, and book is in overall very nice condition. Printed in the intermediate stage of Pitman's Shorthand. Text is in Pitman Shorthand and ilustrations throughout by John Tenniel.
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Examination of the Urine
by Fowler, Geo. B.
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New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1874. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 80pp. Rust boards, gilt lettering. Corners lightly rubbed, former owner's name stamp on front free endpaper, text is clean and sound, and the binding is tight. Dr. Fowler was a member of the faculty at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.
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Anglo Saxon Britain.
by Grant Allen B.A.
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Soc. For Christian Knowledge. Brighton, 1891. Very good. 12 17 2.5. Red leather spine with gilt decoration and banding. title plate missing. Red cloth boards with gilt King Edward VI grammar school emblem on the front board. Spine scuffed, title plate missing
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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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Mars 1999 (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
by O'Leary, Brian
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1987 - 1st ed ("1" in number line) - INSCRIBED to include shark-faced rocket cartoon - "Exclusive Preview of the U.S. - Soviet Manned Mission - book: very good - pages show toning from age - dj: very good - some toning from age - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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Cognac a Liquid History (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
by Calabrese, Salvatore
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2001 - 1st edition - INSCRIBED by author on the title page "To Anthony Salute 18 03 05" - prior owner inscription "With love for Michelle 26 Dec 2014" - "Seen through the eyes of Salvatore Calabrese, a renowned and respected cognac expert, this book is a personal and insightful perspective on the spirit that earned its image of virility and strength from Napoleon Bonaparte." - book; very good - filled with images - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked, no folded page corners, dj: not price clipped [Price in UK 25.00] - small dime size chip on the back upper left corner repaired with archival tape - slight amount of scuffing - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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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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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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If I Die At Thirty (INSCRIBED)
by Woodson, Meg
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1975 First Edition (No Additional Printings) - INSCRIBED by the author in pink ink on the front free endpaper "With best wishes and prayers from the author - Meg Woodson + Peggie :)" Rare book to have an inscription - "A rare and unforgettable glimpse into a young girl's mind as she faces the reality of her own death: - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - back two pages are a little wavy with a from the book of sticker on the last page (see photographs) - dj: very good- - not price clipped ($4.95) - a few chips, tears, and edgewear repaired with archival tape - dj in protective sleeve
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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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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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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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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