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Privately Printed, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 1931 University of Wyoming doctoral thesis submitted by Joseph Conrad Twinem pertaining to the genesis of the geological development of the lithosphere of southeastern Wyoming. Includes discussions of dozens of formations and numerous skillfully executed watercolors of cross-sections of formations, etc. Of special interest are four large watercolors, two of them 3-panel fold outs, of Wyoming landscapes, and one of the Rock Creek oil fields. Also includes 36 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" original, unique photos inserted in corner mounts - views of Wyoming camp facilities, canyons, mountains, striking geological features, Independence Rock, gold mining operations, the Pathfinder Dam, Parco, Wyoming (street view), oil distillers, a Snow Range sericite mine and much more. No exaggeration; this thesis is a work of art and unique. Notably, Twinem was the former Maine State Geologist, also an accomplished petroleum engineer and geologist. Bound in burgundy cloth…
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Surfing Illustrated Volume 1, Number 1 (1962)
by Staff Written
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Walt Phillips Productions, 1962. Softcover. Very Good. Premier issue of Walt Phillips' Surfing Illustrated, The Magazine for Serious Surfers. Founded by noted surfer and surfing filmmaker Walt Phillips and "The Godfather of Surfphotography" LeRoy Grannis in 1962, SI ceased publication in 1967. SI's editorial board reads like a Who's Who of North Shore surfing: Along with Phillips and Grannis there was designer and record album and poster illustrator John Van Hamersveld, Australian surfer and photographer Barbara Walton, Dr. Don James ("The Premier Photographer of Surfing") and surfing legend Lee Peterson. James' photos were especially notable for having been taken in the 1930's, when the sport was in its infancy in California. Tom Davies at Malibu cover photo. Includes numerous additional photos of pioneer surfers. Of special note is a large two-panel fold-out photo of Jose Angel surfing at Waimea Bay, also taken by James. See attached image for article topics. Back cover features a full-page Bing surfboard ad. Scarce. 48 pp. 11" x 8 1/2". Tight copy with minimal shelf wear and light age toning to cover. Internals clean and unmarked. An especially presentable copy of an early surfing collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Genesis of the Geological Dev. of the Lithosphere of SE Wyoming
by Joseph Conrad Twinem
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1898 Mt. Holyoke College Yearbook: Llamarada
by The Board of Editors
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Privately Printed by the Press of the Bryant Printing Co, 1897. Hardcover. Very Good. Original 1898 Mt. Holyoke College Yearbook: Llamarada. Bound in dark-red cloth with silver gilt lettering and botanical decoration to front panel. Much historical content, including rosters of faculty, students, alumni and much, much more. Densely illustrated with photos and drawings. Includes many period ads. Obituary of 10th President Elizabeth Storrs Mead laid in. 260 pp. + 34 pp. of ads. Tight, unmarked copy with one slightly pulled but strongly attached signature. Light shelf wear to extremities. In all, a very presentable copy of an important historical resource. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Sea Secrets (1911) Helmet Diving
by Cornelia Framces Bedell
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Stewart and Company, 1911. Hardcover. Good. Collectible first edition, first printing of New York historian and noted suffragette Cornelia Frances Bedell's compilation of 15 sea creature verses color-illustrated by muralist Artno Wilbur Parsons. Bound in dark-green cloth with title-page illustration mounted to front panel. Printed on heavy stock. Of special note is a Parson's illustration featuring a helmet diver. Scarce. No other copies listed in commerce at the time of this posting. Only several copies showing in WorldCat library database. 47 pp. 9 1/4" x 7 1/4". Tight copy with several bumped extremities, light soiling to front panel illustration and ca. 1917 Christmas gift inscription to front free endpaper. Internal illustrations bright and vivid. Lightly age-toned leaves. A presentable copy of an early, devilishly scarce and beautiful children's book. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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A Paper Home for Paper People (1909)
by Edith A. Root
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The Saalfield Publishing Co, 1909. Hardcover. Acceptable. Edith A. Root's early-century, over-sized "dollhouse" book with illustrations (furniture, etc.) that can be cut out and mounted in any of nine different rooms. Full-color lithographs comprise an entire house. Root deliberately limited the number of illustrations so that the house could be customized and furnished with illustrations cut out from magazines and other sources. Rare. No copies appear in WorldCat library database at the time of this posting. 30 pp. 15 5/8" x 10". Tight copy with considerable shelf wear. Corners bumped and worn through, as are about half the edges. Hinges pulled away from backing somewhat, not affecting binding integrity. First two leaves show evidence of having been detached and competently reattached. Two small crayon markings noted. Lacks one leaf of illustrations which have been cut out and mounted to one of the rooms. All other illustrations intact. All other rooms empty. A reasonably…
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International Graphoanalysis Society Study Skills and Analysis (1980-1984)
by Staff Written
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International Graphoanalysis Society, 1980-84. Study Guides. Very Good. Monthly graphoanalysis study guides and model answers issued by the Instruction Department of the International Graphoanalysis Society between October 1980 and December 1984. No issues published in July and August. Each issue includes a Study Guide for the graphoanalysis of handwriting specimens and a Model Answer for a specimen from a previous issue. Bess and Harry Truman are the study specimens for the December 1982 issue. The Trumans' Model Answer graphoanalysis is included in the February 1983 issue. Each issue is a minimum of 6 pp. depending on topic. One Graphoanalysis Worksheet included. 36 issues bound in a dark blue 3-hole binder. Excellent resource for the graphoanalysis student, teacher or collector. Tight, clean copies with light shelf wear. Occasional pencil markings by owner. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Genesis of the Geological Dev. of the Lithosphere of SE Wyoming
by Joseph Conrad Twinem
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Privately Printed, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 1931 University of Wyoming doctoral thesis submitted by Joseph Conrad Twinem pertaining to the genesis of the geological development of the lithosphere of southeastern Wyoming. Includes discussions of dozens of formations and numerous skillfully executed watercolors of cross-sections of formations, etc. Of special interest are four large watercolors, two of them 3-panel fold outs, of Wyoming landscapes, and one of the Rock Creek oil fields. Also includes 36 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" original, unique photos inserted in corner mounts - views of Wyoming camp facilities, canyons, mountains, striking geological features, Independence Rock, gold mining operations, the Pathfinder Dam, Parco, Wyoming (street view), oil distillers, a Snow Range sericite mine and much more. No exaggeration; this thesis is a work of art and unique. Notably, Twinem was the former Maine State Geologist, also an accomplished petroleum engineer and geologist. Bound in burgundy cloth…
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1898 Mt. Holyoke College Yearbook: Llamarada
by The Board of Editors
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Privately Printed by the Press of the Bryant Printing Co, 1897. Hardcover. Very Good. Original 1898 Mt. Holyoke College Yearbook: Llamarada. Bound in dark-red cloth with silver gilt lettering and botanical decoration to front panel. Much historical content, including rosters of faculty, students, alumni and much, much more. Densely illustrated with photos and drawings. Includes many period ads. Obituary of 10th President Elizabeth Storrs Mead laid in. 260 pp. + 34 pp. of ads. Tight, unmarked copy with one slightly pulled but strongly attached signature. Light shelf wear to extremities. In all, a very presentable copy of an important historical resource. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Sea Secrets (1911) Helmet Diving
by Cornelia Framces Bedell
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Stewart and Company, 1911. Hardcover. Good. Collectible first edition, first printing of New York historian and noted suffragette Cornelia Frances Bedell's compilation of 15 sea creature verses color-illustrated by muralist Artno Wilbur Parsons. Bound in dark-green cloth with title-page illustration mounted to front panel. Printed on heavy stock. Of special note is a Parson's illustration featuring a helmet diver. Scarce. No other copies listed in commerce at the time of this posting. Only several copies showing in WorldCat library database. 47 pp. 9 1/4" x 7 1/4". Tight copy with several bumped extremities, light soiling to front panel illustration and ca. 1917 Christmas gift inscription to front free endpaper. Internal illustrations bright and vivid. Lightly age-toned leaves. A presentable copy of an early, devilishly scarce and beautiful children's book. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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A Paper Home for Paper People (1909)
by Edith A. Root
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The Saalfield Publishing Co, 1909. Hardcover. Acceptable. Edith A. Root's early-century, over-sized "dollhouse" book with illustrations (furniture, etc.) that can be cut out and mounted in any of nine different rooms. Full-color lithographs comprise an entire house. Root deliberately limited the number of illustrations so that the house could be customized and furnished with illustrations cut out from magazines and other sources. Rare. No copies appear in WorldCat library database at the time of this posting. 30 pp. 15 5/8" x 10". Tight copy with considerable shelf wear. Corners bumped and worn through, as are about half the edges. Hinges pulled away from backing somewhat, not affecting binding integrity. First two leaves show evidence of having been detached and competently reattached. Two small crayon markings noted. Lacks one leaf of illustrations which have been cut out and mounted to one of the rooms. All other illustrations intact. All other rooms empty. A reasonably…
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International Graphoanalysis Society Study Skills and Analysis (1980-1984)
by Staff Written
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International Graphoanalysis Society, 1980-84. Study Guides. Very Good. Monthly graphoanalysis study guides and model answers issued by the Instruction Department of the International Graphoanalysis Society between October 1980 and December 1984. No issues published in July and August. Each issue includes a Study Guide for the graphoanalysis of handwriting specimens and a Model Answer for a specimen from a previous issue. Bess and Harry Truman are the study specimens for the December 1982 issue. The Trumans' Model Answer graphoanalysis is included in the February 1983 issue. Each issue is a minimum of 6 pp. depending on topic. One Graphoanalysis Worksheet included. 36 issues bound in a dark blue 3-hole binder. Excellent resource for the graphoanalysis student, teacher or collector. Tight, clean copies with light shelf wear. Occasional pencil markings by owner. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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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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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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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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- 9780744009552 / 0744009553
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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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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Bloody Sunrise
by Spillane, Mickey
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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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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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations
by Shoemaker, J. W
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Rare original poetry book with cloth covered boards, copyright 1880 by J. W. Shoemaker & Co. This edition published in 1906 by the Penn Publishing company, Philadelphia. From the estate of my great-great grandfather.Includes many unique poems and recitations such as "To a skull", "Uncle Daniel's Introduction to a Mississippi Steamer", "The Leak in the Dyke", etc. More well-known poetry includes "Song of Birds", "Old Ironsides", and "Bannock Burn" by Robbie Burns. Light rubbing and bumps to outside spine edges. Back cover and interior cloth covered board has a stain at top. Original owner's name and address from 1908, but no other writing or marks. First 2 pages have a stain at top, but text of 192 pages of poetry and recitations is totally clean with light tanning of pages.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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- 9780385738996 / 0385738994
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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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