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"Speeches and Forensic Arguments" by DANIEL WEBSTER, complete in 3 volumes. 1846; Charles Tappan, Publisher; Boston. Affixed to the frontispiece portrait of Webster in Volume I is the stem of a flower taken from Webster's grave in 1891. Additionally, a remark has been made in pencil below his portrait stating that "The above picture does not bear the slightest resemblance to Mr. Webster - it is a libel." Volume I contains 26 speeches; Volume II contains 22 speeches; Volume III contains 39 speeches.From the Preface:"...several of the speeches and addresses contained in this volume, possessing a character of more permanent and general interest, have been translated and published in most of the languages of Europe. And we are not without authority for saying, that they have been regarded, by men of elightened judgments and cultivated taste, as fine examples of forensic and popular eloquence. In the language of one of the most eminent statesmen of England, some of these speeches have been read in that…
Read More Poker, Smoke and Other Things by W.M. Rhoads, Percy Hammond, George C. Wharton - 1907
by W.M. Rhoads, Percy Hammond, George C. Wharton
Poker, Smoke and Other Things
by W.M. Rhoads, Percy Hammond, George C. Wharton
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This is the ultimate "man cave" book that incorporates gambling, drinking, food and smoking - "POKER, SMOKE AND OTHER THINGS" by W.M. Rhoads. 1907 1st edition; The Reilly & Britton Co.; Chicago. The book features color illustrations throughout (many are full-page) by Albert Olson. "Fun" by Percy Hammond and George C. Wharton, including:
* Rules of Poker by the Banker
* Recipes by Many Friends
* Toasts from Everywhere
* Mixed Drinks by the Bar-Fan
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Light stains on the front cover, clean back cover and spine. Tight binding. No cracks. No loose pages. The pages are in very good condition - mostly clean with no writing and only a small stain at the bottom edge of "Salad Recipe" page and some small foxing spots to the end papers; small tears at the top and bottom edges of the front blank end paper, and a 1" tear at the bottom edge of the half title page. The Royal Flush illustration page is attached, but separated from the spine half-way up from the bottom. There are a few small paper tears at the hinge between the front pastedown and end paper. Overall the book is in very good condition.
* Rules of Poker by the Banker
* Recipes by Many Friends
* Toasts from Everywhere
* Mixed Drinks by the Bar-Fan
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Light stains on the front cover, clean back cover and spine. Tight binding. No cracks. No loose pages. The pages are in very good condition - mostly clean with no writing and only a small stain at the bottom edge of "Salad Recipe" page and some small foxing spots to the end papers; small tears at the top and bottom edges of the front blank end paper, and a 1" tear at the bottom edge of the half title page. The Royal Flush illustration page is attached, but separated from the spine half-way up from the bottom. There are a few small paper tears at the hinge between the front pastedown and end paper. Overall the book is in very good condition.
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- Publisher The Reilly & Britton Co.
- Place of Publication Chicago
- Date Published 1907
- Keywords wm rhoads, poker smoke other things, gambling, cards, mixed drinks, cocktails, bartenders guide, smoking, man cave, mens interest, cookbook, recipes, food
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Speeches and Forensic Arguments: Complete in 3-Volumes
by Daniel Webster
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Kunstgeschichte In Bildern: Art History in Pictures
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This is a complete 5-volume set of art history books from Germany (the volumes are written entirely in German) - "Kunstgeschichte in Bildern" (Art History in Pictures) published in 1900 by E.A. Seemann in Leipzig and Berlin. "The systematic presentation of the development of fine art from classical antiquity to the end of the 18th century." Each volume is profusely illustrated. The contents of the volumes are as follows (translated): VOLUME I - Das Altertum (Antiquity) * Precursors * The Classical Art * Architecture * Plastic * Painting VOLUME II - Das Mittelalter (The Middle Ages) * Early Christian Art * Byzantine Art * The Architecture of the Roman Style * Plastic and Painting in the High Middle Ages * The Architecture of Gothic Style * Plastic and Painting in the Late Middle Ages VOLUME III - Die Renaissance in Italien (The Renaissance in Italy) * Architecture * Churches * Halls and Courtyards * Palaces * Villas of the High Renaissance * Decoration * Plastic * Painting * Early Renaissance * High…
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State Papers and Publick Documents of the United States: From the Accession of George Washington to the Presidency, Exhibiting a Complete View of Our Foreign Relations since that Time; Including Confidential Documents
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This is a historically significant lot of 11 volumes (of 12) from the 1819 3rd edition of "STATE PAPERS AND PUBLICK DOCUMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES" - From the Accession of George Washington to the Presidency, Exhibiting a Complete View of Our Foreign Relations since that Time"; "Including Confidential Documents." Published in 1819 by Thomas B. Wait in Boston. Some of the volumes feature a presidential frontispiece portrait. Volume IX contains an Index of contents for volumes I-IX; Volume XII contains an Index of contents for volumes XI and XII. The collection contains important and interesting papers and letters from the first few decades of the early United States government from George Washington's administration up to the administration of James Monroe (to the year 1818), including the inaugural addresses of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison, George Washington's letter to Congress regarding the death of Benjamin Franklin, the "Louisiana Acquisition" (Louisiana Purchase),…
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The History of the Puritans in England and The Pilgrim Fathers
by W.H. Stowell, D. Wilson
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"The History of the Puritans in England" (by W.H. Stowell) and "The Pilgrim Fathers" (by D. Wilson) - complete in one volume. Three-quarter leather binding with marbled boards and marbled end papers; gilt top edge. The red ribbon page marker is present (but detached). With 2 frontispiece illustrations. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.From the Preface:"This volume is intended to compress, within narrow limits, the story of the English Puritans, by weaving into the tissue of the general narrative some biographical details respecting the men who bore that name. The writer has spared no pains in consulting the best authorities on both sides of the great controversy of which Puritanism was the result. He can conscientiously present the history to the public as authentic; and he hopes it will not be condemned by any intelligent and candid reader as wanting in fairness towards the opponents of the Puritans."Condition:Some rubbing and light scratches to the marbled boards; scuffs to…
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THE GEORGIAN ERA: Memoirs of the Most Eminent Persons, Who Have Flourished in Great Britain, from the Accession of George the First to the Demise of George the Fourth
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Handsome, fine-binding edition of "THE GEORGIAN ERA: Memoirs of the Most Eminent Persons, Who Have Flourished in Great Britain, from the Accession of George the First to the Demise of George the Fourth." The volumes are dated 1832, 1833 and 1834; Vizetelly, Branston and Co.; London. Complete in four volumes. Three-quarter leather bound with marbled covers, page edges and end papers. Each volume contains a frontispiece portrait. The volumes contain dozens of biographical sketches of prominent English men and women including Adam Smith, Isaac Newton, Jonathn Swift, Robert Burns, Thomas Paine, Captain James Cook, Daniel Defoe, Thomas Gainsborough, etc. The contents are grouped into the following categories:VOLUME I: The Royal Family, The Pretenders and Their Adherents, The Church, The Senate, DissentersVOLUME II: The Army, The Navy, Jurisprudence, Medical ScienceVOLUME III: Voyagers and Travellers, Science, LiteratureVOLUME IV: Political Economists, Rural and Domestic Economists, Painters, Sculptors,…
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Geer's Hartford Directory: MARK TWAIN and SAMUEL CLEMENS Listings
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This is an antique directory for the city of Hartford, CT - "Geer's Hartford Directory" for July 1883 to July 1884. This edition contains listings for "Samuel Clemens" as well as his pen name, "Mark Twain"; he is listed as "author" with his address. A unique item for the Twain collector!The directory contains beautifully illustrated ads (printed on a variety of colored paper) with an Index, an Index to Illustrations, a Calendar, a Guide to Location and Numbers of Streets and Avenues, a fold-out Map of Connecticut, Abbreviations and Explanations, Geer's Hartford City Directory (containing the listings for both "Samuel Clemens" and "Mark Twain"), a "List of Persons who have Removed," Necrology of Hartford, Geer's Comprehensive Business Directory, Geer's History of Hartford...and much, much more.Condition:Pea-sized stain spot on the front cover; a few tiny white stain spots on the back cover; bright gilt lettering on the spine; sharp corners. Tight binding. No cracks. No loose pages. The interior of the…
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Kunstgeschichte In Bildern: Art History in Pictures
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This is a complete 5-volume set of art history books from Germany (the volumes are written entirely in German) - "Kunstgeschichte in Bildern" (Art History in Pictures) published in 1900 by E.A. Seemann in Leipzig and Berlin. "The systematic presentation of the development of fine art from classical antiquity to the end of the 18th century." Each volume is profusely illustrated. The contents of the volumes are as follows (translated): VOLUME I - Das Altertum (Antiquity) * Precursors * The Classical Art * Architecture * Plastic * Painting VOLUME II - Das Mittelalter (The Middle Ages) * Early Christian Art * Byzantine Art * The Architecture of the Roman Style * Plastic and Painting in the High Middle Ages * The Architecture of Gothic Style * Plastic and Painting in the Late Middle Ages VOLUME III - Die Renaissance in Italien (The Renaissance in Italy) * Architecture * Churches * Halls and Courtyards * Palaces * Villas of the High Renaissance * Decoration * Plastic * Painting * Early Renaissance * High…
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The History of the Puritans in England and The Pilgrim Fathers
by W.H. Stowell, D. Wilson
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"The History of the Puritans in England" (by W.H. Stowell) and "The Pilgrim Fathers" (by D. Wilson) - complete in one volume. Three-quarter leather binding with marbled boards and marbled end papers; gilt top edge. The red ribbon page marker is present (but detached). With 2 frontispiece illustrations. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.From the Preface:"This volume is intended to compress, within narrow limits, the story of the English Puritans, by weaving into the tissue of the general narrative some biographical details respecting the men who bore that name. The writer has spared no pains in consulting the best authorities on both sides of the great controversy of which Puritanism was the result. He can conscientiously present the history to the public as authentic; and he hopes it will not be condemned by any intelligent and candid reader as wanting in fairness towards the opponents of the Puritans."Condition:Some rubbing and light scratches to the marbled boards; scuffs to…
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Trilby, Social Pictorial Satire
by George du Maurier
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Unique find for the du Maurier fan! This is a custom-made, three-quarter leather bound book that contains the complete serialized 1st Edition (first appearance) of "TRILBY" in eight Parts. The eight Parts were taken from individual issues of Harper's New Monthly Magazine (beginning in the January 1894 issue and concluding in the August 1894 issue) and bound as one complete book. With illustrations by the author. Also included in this book in serial form is du Maurier's work "SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE" in two Parts (beginning in the February 1898 issue of Harper's New Monthly Magazine).Condition:Clean covers with no stains; worn corners and heads of spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. The pages are in terrific condition - clean and white with no writing, stains, foxing or tears found.
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The Knightly Soldier: A Biography of Major Henry Ward Camp, Tenth Conn. Vols. - A Record of College, Field and Prison
by H. Clay Trumbull
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"THE KNIGHTLY SOLDIER" - A Biography of Major Henry Ward Camp; Tenth Conn. Vols. by H. Clay Trumbull. 1865 1st Edition; Nichols and Noyes; Boston. "A Record of College, Field, and Prison." The book contains a frontispiece portrait of Camp, as well as 4 illustrated plates; also included is the "Description of Plates" sheet.From the Preface:"This book is not an attempt to prove that Henry Camp was brave, accomplished, and upright in all the course of his beautiful life here, or that he was fully prepared for the future to which God so early called him. It simply shows him as he was, grouping the memorial sketches of those who knew him best in the various relations of student, soldier, and Christian; with copious extracts from his own letters, written in all the freedom of family correspondence."The chapter are as follows:I. Childhood and SchooldaysII. College LifeIII. Teacher - Law-Student - SoldierIV. Roanoke and NewberneV. Camp-Life and CampaigningVI. The First Charleston ExpeditionVII. James Island…
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)
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- 9780373482474
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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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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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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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John Wayne America: Why I Love Her
by Liebert, Billy and Mitchum, John
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1977 - collectable 1st edition ("1" present) Photographs and stories for each piece of music. Words and sheet music arranged for piano and guitar from John Wayne's best-selling record album... Sheet music for: Why I love Her The Hyphen My Roots Are Buried Here The People An American Boy Grows Up Face the Flag The Good Things The Pledge of Allegiance Why Are You Marching Son? Taps book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked - dj: very good - not price clipped - some tears/chipping at top of dj have been repaired with archival tape - some overall toning from age - dj wrapped in protective 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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More Than Forever
by McLean, Jay
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- 9781505999471
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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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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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