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The spice of life – 50 recipes collected by one of the world's great food editors – an enjoyable practical way to explore the story of spices

The spice of life – 50 recipes collected by one of the world's great food editors – an enjoyable practical way to explore the story of spices

by Greenberg, Sheldon & Ortiz, Elisabeth Lambert

Mermaid in association with Channel Four Television Company Limited, London, 1984. Reprint. softcover. Very Good Condition. This book tells the extraordinary story of herbs and spices that have shaped the world we live in today. Enhanced by 50 worldwide recipes and over 100 colour illustration this book demonstrates that their absence would quite literally, take the spice out of life. – Paraphrasing the rear panel blurb. There is a recommended reading list, and a list of recipes. The... Read more about this item
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NZ$16.53
The Gods Themselves (SF Masterworks)

The Gods Themselves (SF Masterworks)

by Asimov, Isaac

Victor Gollancz, London, 2013. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Introduction by Ken MacLeod. Colour illustrated paperback binding with yellow, white and pink coloured titles to the front panel and peach and black coloured titles to the back strip. Quoting from the rear panel " ... In the year 2100, the invention of the Electron Pump – an apparently inexhaustible supply of free energy – has enabled humanity to break free of the Earth and establish a foothold... Read more about this item
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NZ$14.02
Journal of the Thomas Nast Society, Vols. 1 - 10

Journal of the Thomas Nast Society, Vols. 1 - 10

by Caulkins, Alice

Morristown, NJ: The Thomas Nast Society. Very Good. 1987. Hardcover. Very Good+ hardcover of ten volumes bound together. There is a previous owner's blind stamp on the front endpaper and on the first page of each separate volume. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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NZ$194.26
Stereoview Photograph Of Home Again! To the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave! New York, U.S.A. By Keystone View of New York City Skyline from the Water, Two City of New York Plant and Structures Boats in the View

Stereoview Photograph Of Home Again! To the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave! New York, U.S.A. By Keystone View of New York City Skyline from the Water, Two City of New York Plant and Structures Boats in the View

by (New York City)

Meadville PA: Keystone View Company A Stereoview image of the city's skyscrapers in the dim distance, structures boats coming in to harbor, water view; no date but circa 1900s; good, fairly clear & detailed image; some light edge, tips wear & soiling to mount card; view No. 26512 of this company's series, with their verbiage explaining the scene on the back in terms of the return from a journey around the world; good condition and a good early 20th century New York City photographic view.... Read more about this item
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NZ$33.78
Berlin, Haupstadt Der DDR Real Photo Postcard

Berlin, Haupstadt Der DDR Real Photo Postcard

by (Berlin)

Berlin Germany: Graphokopie H. Sander Ko., 1969. Used; uncancelled and dated 1969; composite of 5 images of the city; light wear and aging; top left corner crease line; good condition.. Good.
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NZ$8.45
1640-1890 Addresses Delivered at the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Village and Town of Southampton, June 12th, 1890

1640-1890 Addresses Delivered at the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Village and Town of Southampton, June 12th, 1890

by Hedges, Henry P. Et al

Sag Harbor, New York: John H. Hunt, 1890. 104 pages + errata page; engraved black and white portrait illustration of Hedges; other authors include George R. Howell, Wm. S. Pelletreau and the Rev. Sameul E. Herrick, all of some repute as writers and historians of local and New York State history and genealogy; (quoted from the text): "...The Display and sale of memorial medals; the wigwam near at hand constructed by one of the fast vanishing race of Shinnecocks; the residences tastefully decorated... Read more about this item
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NZ$109.80
The Pilgrim Daughters Program - 1942 First Congregational Church

The Pilgrim Daughters Program - 1942 First Congregational Church

by (The Pilgrim daughters)

New York: The Pilgrim Daughters, 1942. 6-page booklet for this organization; giving events and chairpeople, committees for 1942; illustrated with a red white and blue 48-star U.S. flag on the cover; light wear and rubbing; good condition.. Soft Cover. Good.
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NZ$16.89
The Bank of Westbury N.Y. Blotter with Color Illustration By Carl Kahler

The Bank of Westbury N.Y. Blotter with Color Illustration By Carl Kahler

by (Bank of Westbury)

Red Oak, Iowa: T.D.M. Co. Advertising blotter; 3 1/2" x 6" approximate size; for this Long Island banking concern; no date but circa 1920's; "Our First Consideration is Safety for the Funds of Our Depositors"; with the color image of a painting with an equine theme by Carl Kahler entitled 'Late for Supper'; light wear, some dustiness; good condition.. Soft Cover. Good.
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NZ$33.78
Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Female of the Bushman Race

Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Female of the Bushman Race

by (Bushman)

New York: H. Bailliere, 1855. Original hand-colored plate from Prichard and Norris' Natural History of Man; approx. 5 1/2" x 9" size; slight toning, old discoloration at bottom right corner, unobtrusive; very good condition.. Very Good.
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NZ$33.78
Large Image of the House of Commons 1880 - 81 from Contemporary Japanese Publication

Large Image of the House of Commons 1880 - 81 from Contemporary Japanese Publication

by (Japan)

Japan, 1881. A newsheet insert or separate broadside publication, printed one side only; approx.16 1/2" h. x 23" w., about a 1" margin surround; portraits of the British political worthies of the time; Japanese characters at top and bottom margins, with title in English as well; appears to be a lithographic process; corners mounted to a larger paper sheet; edges with some wear and tear, a few old reinforcements at edges; a little darkened, one 1/2" chip at bottom edge; overall, good... Read more about this item
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NZ$422.30
Stereoview Photograph Of A Startling Privilege of the Age - Seeing the World Metropolis From an Airplane, New York City By Keystone View Company

Stereoview Photograph Of A Startling Privilege of the Age - Seeing the World Metropolis From an Airplane, New York City By Keystone View Company

by (New York City)

Meadville PA: Keystone View Company A Stereoview image of the city's skyscrapers, looking north from lower Manhattan island, part of Brooklyn, docking facilities, bridges, East River side and just about the whole of Manhattan Island visible and part of its bordering riverways; no date but circa 1900s; good, fairly clear & detailed image; some light edge, tips wear & soiling to mount card; view No. 26293 of this company's series, with their verbiage explaining the scene on the back,... Read more about this item
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NZ$33.78
Humorous Stereoview Photograph of The Farewell Dinner- Enthusiastic Appreciation of the Class Orator

Humorous Stereoview Photograph of The Farewell Dinner- Enthusiastic Appreciation of the Class Orator

by (humor)

Littleton New Hampshire: Underwood & Underwood, 1901. Depicting the diners falling asleep listening to the speaker at a fancy dinner, African American serving-man looks on; With Underwood credits; good clear image; light wear; very good condition, good humorous photographic view.. Very Good.
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NZ$33.78
Quevedos Wunderliche Traume Umdichtung Von Curt Moreck Mit Den 61 Zeichnungen Leonhard Bramers Nach Den Originalen in Der Graphischen Sammlung Des Bayerischen Staates Zum Erstenmal Herausgegeben Von E.W. Bredt

Quevedos Wunderliche Traume Umdichtung Von Curt Moreck Mit Den 61 Zeichnungen Leonhard Bramers Nach Den Originalen in Der Graphischen Sammlung Des Bayerischen Staates Zum Erstenmal Herausgegeben Von E.W. Bredt

by Bramer, Leonhard

Munchen: Hugo Schmidt, 1919. 66 text pages; Limited edition no. 262 of 500 examples; illustrated with 61 tissue-guarded black and white etchings with a classic, humorous & semi-risque theme illustrating the satirical work of Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Santibáñez Villegas (1580-1645) Spanish nobleman, politician and writer, known for his wit and humor, by Leonhard (Nestelghat) Bramer (1596-1674) Dutch painter, primarily a genre and history stylist, a talented and diligent... Read more about this item
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NZ$211.15
Mountains belong to the people who love them – A South Korean sojourn in verse

Mountains belong to the people who love them – A South Korean sojourn in verse

by Singh, Lesley

Post Pressed, Flaxton, Qld, 2003. First Edition. softcover. Very Good Condition. The book comes from a reviewer, and shows no damage. It is illustrated with some black-and-white photographs. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 61 pages. please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Poetry; Mountains -- Korea (South) -- Poetry; General; ISBN: 1876682442. ISBN/EAN: 9781876682446. Dewey Code: A821.4.... Read more about this item
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NZ$12.02
Garfield Pulls His Weight #26

Garfield Pulls His Weight #26

by Davis, Jim

Ballantine Books Inc, New York, 1994. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Another helping of hilarity, please!Garfield, the lovable feline who never met a lunch he didn't like, dishes up another book full of his heavy hijinx and weighty wit. Garfield's put on a few pounds over the years, but he's not just getting fatter, he's getting better! So keep the comedy and calories coming! Whether he's painting Odie or chowing down on Jon's favorite fern, Garfield proves he's... Read more about this item
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NZ$10.02
Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Man of the Tuda Race

Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Man of the Tuda Race

by (Tuda)

New York: H. Bailliere, 1855. Original hand-colored plate from Prichard and Norris' Natural History of Man; approx. 5 1/2" x 9" size; slight toning; very good condition.. Very Good.
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NZ$33.78
Garfield Let's Party # 33

Garfield Let's Party # 33

by Davis, Jim

Ravette Publishing, Partridge Green, 1996. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Jim Davis. Clean copy, no damage to describe. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Jim Davis. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Humour; Children's; Comics & Graphics; General; ISBN: 0330366688. ISBN/EAN: 9780330366687. Dewey Code: 741.5973. Inventory No: 0269298. . 9780330366687
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NZ$10.02
Pluralising Pasts. Heritage, Identity and Place in Multicultural Societies

Pluralising Pasts. Heritage, Identity and Place in Multicultural Societies

by Ashworth (G.J.), Brian Graham and J.E. Tunbridge

London: Pluto Press, 2007. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Standard paperback binding, illustrated in black and white. An almost " as new" copy. - The heritage industry is big business. From museums and the preservation of old buildings to broader questions of community and identity, heritage is now a political issue. This book explores what heritage means and how it is used to encourage people to identify with particular places and 'traditions'. The authors show how contemporary societies use... Read more about this item
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NZ$42.60
Between glances

Between glances

by Lansdown, Andrew

William Heinemann (Australia), Port Melbourne, Vic, 1993. First Edition. softcover. Near Fine Condition. This copy came from a book reviewer and there is no damage to describe. No Australian poet is so often moved to celebrate as Andrew Lansdown is. His work brims with tenderness, wonder and joy, all qualities which are in short supply in the modern world of which he is an acute observer. This is his sixth and strongest collection. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"... Read more about this item
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NZ$16.53
Reef Village; or, What a Few Can Do

Reef Village; or, What a Few Can Do

by (American Tract Society)

Boston: American Tract Society, 1865. 168 pages; one tissue-guarded color plate frontispiece, a few more black and white plates interspersed within the text; story of a drunken-boat race and the sad consequences; original publishers' cloth, gilt spine titles, dulled; slight edge, tips wear; some foxing; very good condition.. Hard Cover. Very Good.
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NZ$59.12
C. 1880 Cabinet Card Albumen Photograph of a Portrait of Alexander Pope By Stroefer & Kirchner

C. 1880 Cabinet Card Albumen Photograph of a Portrait of Alexander Pope By Stroefer & Kirchner

by (Alexander Pope)

New York: Stroefer & Kirchner, 1880. Photograph of a portrait of Alexander Pope (1688-1744) English poet and satirist, regarded as the epitome of English neoclassicism, member of the Scriblerus Club; part of Bruckmann's Potrait Collection; not dated, circa 1880 albumen process; little wear to tips & edges of mount; approx. 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" overall size; little wear to tips & edges of mount; very good condition.. Photograph. Not Bound. Very Good.
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NZ$33.78
The Scout of Long Island No. 75 Beadle's Frontier Series

The Scout of Long Island No. 75 Beadle's Frontier Series

by Wheeler, R.L

Cleveland Ohio: Arthur Westbrook Company, 1909. 97 pages; a turn-of-the-century pulp fiction tale pitting the Montauk Indians against the white settlers and Manhansetts of Shelter Island, Chief Wyandance, more; some edge, tips wear and chipping to paper wrap covers; approx. 5" x 7" size; paper browned; fair condition and good eastern Long Island ephemeral story of Native Americans.. Soft Cover. Fair.
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NZ$42.23
Language of the icons

Language of the icons

by Saravanamuttu, Dipti 1960 -

Angus & Robertson, Pymble, Sydney, N.S.W, 1993. First Edition. softcover. Very Good Condition. A clean copy, no damage because it comes from a reviewer. Included is a letter from the poet/author to the reviewer apologising for her behaviour in declining an interview on radio. Dipti Saravanamuttu was born in Sri Lanka in 1960, and came to Australia with her family in 1972. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons), and subsequently worked as a scriptwriter,... Read more about this item
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NZ$18.03
The normal debater;  Designed for the use of all common schools,  academics, and colleges, as well as a guide for teachers' institutes and  business meetings in general

The normal debater; Designed for the use of all common schools, academics, and colleges, as well as a guide for teachers' institutes and business meetings in general

by Kinsey, O. P

G.E. Stevens & Co. Good. 1874. Hardcover. Good hardcover has a previous owner's gift inscription on the front endpaper. Spine cloth is beginning to crack and chip, front hinge is cracked but holding. Wear to the board edges and corner tips. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 88 pages .
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NZ$33.78
The Archaeology of Islington

The Archaeology of Islington

by Schwab Irene

London, Great Britain: Inner London Archaeological Unit. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good++. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st edition. C1980. 8vo. 16 pages. This is a detailed account of finds in this fascinating area. well illustrated throughout with black and white photographic plates, a good map and drawings. In original attractive pictorial blue card covers. Very Good++. REDUCED POSTAGE ON THIS ITEM.
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NZ$10.65