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Great Britian, England, UK.: Sphere Books Limited., 1977. Book. Illus. by Painted Cover Art. FINE+, Near New. Soft cover. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed.. *** CANADA BUYERS; (This is a THICK BOOK, thus can only be shipped by Expedited Mail in CANADA; Standard Pre-Set Postage Rates ONLY APPLY in Manitoba & Saskatchewan; Other Canadian Provinces will Need to pay EXTRA Shipping Charges); *** 316 pages with 17 B&W photo pages. "The was one of the most scandalous secrets of the reign of Louis XIV. Scorces of the alchemist-necromancers and perfumer-poisoners operating in Paris were arrested and began to denouce ever more exalted members of the aristocracy as their clients. Before the end of the affair 300 people had been seized, tortured or put to death, and scandal had touched the highest in the land." Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

London, England, Great Britain, UK: Sphere Books Limited., 1972. 155 pages. "This novel explores Anne's sheltered childhood inthe German castle of the Swans; her betrothal to the now-obese Henry; the disappointment of the King when his German Princess failed to match the flattering portrait by Holbein; the dramatic effect on Anne's life of the two neglected daughter, Mary & Elizabeth; and the divorce. She emerges an unsophisticated but supremely generous figure, the only woman to emerge unscathed from her encounter with Henry."; >>> Name written on inside front cover; >>> Rubber stamp at Top of front endpage; . PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by HAYES Painted Cover Art.. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall.. Mass Market Paperback..

New York, NY, USA.: W.W. Norton & Company., 1985. Book. Illus. by Winslow Homer Painted Cover.. Very Good to Fine. Soft cover. Third Edition.. 216 pages (185 grams); "Living with the dual burdens of racism and sexism, slave women in the plantation South assumed roles within the family and community that contrasted sharply withtraditional female roles in the larger American society. In this ground-breaking book, Debroah Gray White explores the situation of these women, comparing the myths that sterotypes them with the realities of their lives." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

USA.: Pocket Books., 1964. Book. Illus. by Jan Nielsen Painted Cover art!. Very Good to Fine. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 211 pages with 8 B&W photo pages. "The extraordinary story of America's super-prison for super-criminals - its notorious inmates, merciless guards, hidden scandals, and ingenious escapes." Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

California, USA.: A Collector's Publication, 1968. Book. Illus. by PHOTO Cover. Very Good. Soft cover. TRUE FIRST Edition MAGAZINE Format Thus.. "A collection of articles on Robert Kennedy, presented in magazine format, first published June 7, 1968. ">>> weight = 155 grams. >> Staining to bottom edge; wear to bottom left corner Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Great Britian: Penguin Books Special, 1939. Book. Very Good to Fine. Soft cover. TRUE FIRST EDITION.. 212 pgs. "Subject is, In the last analysis, nothing less than the disintegration of civilization going on before our eyes, that civilization which seems to drift helplessly more & more under the domination of the forces of evil, of sadistic cruelty, ruthless terror. - Sir norman Angell"! The lessons of the last World War in relation to preperations for the next! RARE book! Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

Great Britian: Penguin Books Special, 1939. Book. FN+, Near New. Soft cover. TRUE FIRST EDITION.. 212 pgs. "Subject is, In the last analysis, nothing less than the disintegration of civilization going on before our eyes, that civilization which seems to drift helplessly more & more under the domination of the forces of evil, of sadistic cruelty, ruthless terror. - Sir norman Angell"! The lessons of the last World War in relation to preperations for the next! RARE book! An Un-read copy, in scarce Original Dust Jacket! Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

USA: Mentor Book., 1989. Book. Illus. by PHOTO Cover. Very Good to Fine. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. *** CANADA BUYERS; (This is a THICK BOOK, thus can only be shipped by Expedited Mail in CANADA; Standard Pre-Set Postage Rates ONLY APPLY in Manitoba & Saskatchewan; Other Canadian Provinces will Need to pay EXTRA Shipping Charges); *** 312 pages. "Covering over thirty years and told throught the vivid personal histories of Jews and blacks in the movement, shows how and why this changee occurred - and what it means for us all as we face the future." >> Minor creaisng to front cover; small paper pull to back cover Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

Great Britian, England, UK.: Pan Books Limited, 1966. Book. Illus. by Tayler Painted Cover!. FINE+, Near New. Soft cover. 8th Edition by this publisher.. 221 pages with 12 B&W photo pages of sections of Knossos, Mycenaean and burned out Trojan ruins and early art depicting these cultures. Brings achaeology to life. >> Very Nice copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

USA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1987. Book. Illus. by Sofonisba Anguissola.. Good to Very Good.. Soft cover. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed.. >>>> Over 500 grams >> Because these are very HEAVY, no overseas orders without contacting us first., as extra postage will be needed. Thank-you >>> 578 pages. (755 grams) "They directed our questions about women in the historical context toward the origins of inequality, the sources of women's awareness of injustice, and the prospects for a better future." >> Cover wear; edges of covers show wear; minor staining to first page Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Canada: Methuen, 1985. Book. Illus. by Brant Cowie (art plus). FINE+, Near New. Cloth. First Edition By This Publisher.. 216 pages (weight = 540 grams) "April 14, 1971 happening of eventful riot at Kingston Penitentiary and 'Bingo' was the code word for riot among the prisoners. Roger Caron, a prisoner there at the time, writes of his experiences during that time as a spokesman for the prisoners to the media." * CONDITION = BOOK = Pen to front end page; .DUSTJACKET = Shelf wear, cover rubbing; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Canada: Methuen, 1985. Book. Illus. by Brant Cowie (art plus). Near Fine.. Cloth. Signed by Author(s). First Edition By This Publisher.. Autographed by author on front end page with black pen "Roger Caron Smile" >>216 pages (weight = 540 grams) "April 14, 1971 happening of eventful riot at Kingston Penitentiary and 'Bingo' was the code word for riot among the prisoners. Roger Caron, a prisoner there at the time, writes of his experiences during that time as a spokesman for the prisoners to the media." * CONDITION = BOOK = Spine slant; .DUSTJACKET = Shelf wear, cover rubbing; edge wear to top edge of backcover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.: Heartland Publications;, 2001. Book. Illus. by Amanda Dow Art; Shereen Ramprashad (icon illos) >> Photo's By = Dennis Fast & Francis Lepine. As New. Cloth. FIRST Edition Hardcover.. 108 pages. (350 grams) "Contains two complete stories of young heroes of Canada. "Blackships: Two brothers, sons of the noted Iroquois leader Donnacona, are taken to France by Jacques Cartier in 1534. They learn French, are present at court and return to save Cartier's men. But disaster looms." Thandelthur: In 1716, when her companions are exdhausted and afraid to continue, a young Dene teen strikes out on her own across the tundra, determined to make peace between two warring nations.". Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Great Britain, United Kingdom: David & Charles., 1972. Book. Good. Cloth. 208 pages (420 grams) "How the office of emperior changed. Orignially the holders, while wielding great power, were seen as high officers in a republican form of society." >> EX-LIBRARY Copy with Usual Markings; (Still great as a Reading Copy); >>BOOK = Heavy paper pull to interior covers; Many stamps; . DUSTJACKET = Sticker on spine; Price clip to inner front flap Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, NY, USA.: International Collectors Library Viking Press Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. INVENTORY = B ; 555 pages (665 grams); **** [ INTERNATIONAL {Non-USA & NON-Canada} ORDERS = SURFACE ONLY Please; SORRY, NO overseas AIRMAIL Orders will be accepted on this HEAVY Book];CERVANTES - Don Quixote Hardcover; Gold Embossed cover design; International Collectors Library Viking Press; Circa 1970's; Issued without DJ;.

USA: Bantam Books., 1972. Book. Illus. by PHOTO Cover!. Very Good. Soft cover. 4th Edition By Publisher.. *** CANADA BUYERS; (This is a THICK BOOK, thus can only be shipped by Expedited Mail in CANADA; Standard Pre-Set Postage Rates ONLY APPLY in Manitoba & Saskatchewan; Other Canadian Provinces will Need to pay EXTRA Shipping Charges); *** 433 pages with 32 B&W photo pages.>> Crease to spine; cover rubbing; stamp to interior front cover; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

USA.: Quercus Corp., 1986. Book. Illus. by Rae Eclund. Fine. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 112 pages. "Cleopatra ruled Egypt andother lands at a time when women ruled very little. A bright, strong-minded woman, she won the hearts of two great Roman leaders. Beginning when she first ruled Egypt as a teenager, this action-filled book brings Cleopatra to life." >>> Includes; Caesar, Rome, Anthony, Tarsus, Egypt, Marriage, War, death, Octavian, Final days. SCARCE title. Initials written on cover! Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

Great Britian: New English Library, 1974. Book. Fine. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 220 pgs. Story of Vasco Nunez Balboa (Discoverer of the Pacific) "Tiba, great lord, Warrior of the sun" noble explorer & his savage Spanish invaders! Edition, made for UK market! Scarce in paperback edition! 2 black lines on bottom of book. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

USA.: Ballantine Books, 1962. Book. G to VG. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher,.. 192 pgs. " It is the story of that mighty tide in human history. Here are men whose names lash like steel - Richard the Lion-hearted, Saladin, the legendary Prester John. And here are the anonymous thousands - knights, beggars, lords and priests - men who jioned the crusades out of religious zeal, or the ambition to carve out a private kingdom inthe east, or simply to share in the rape and pillage that followed victory." [Part of the similar series with Daniel Mannix books!] Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall..

Montreal Canada., 1932. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 19th Printing By Publisher.. 116 pages (weight = 120 grams) " Château Ramezay is one of the oldest and most characteristic of the French seigneurial mansions in Canada. It was built in 1705 by Claude de Ramezay (1657-1724)." >> CONDITION = Covers creased; Blue covers with Gold title on front cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.