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CLEVELAND: THE BURROWS BROTHERS COMPANY, PUBLISHERS, 1890. CLEVELAND: THE BURROWS BROTHERS COMPANY, PUBLISHERS- M DCCC XC (1890). Leather Binding, embossing at front cover, gold gilt all sides. Very good possibility for restoration, it is a beautiful book. FAIR Much shelf wear, spine is compromise, cracked in the middle from improper handling of old book. Top and bottom of spine, shelf wear, corners bumped, back cover soiled front cover bright, clean text, vibrant/NODJ. Illustrated with many drawings. Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a novel by English author Richard Doddridge Blackmore, published in 1869. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in Devon and Somerset, particularly around the East Lyn Valley area of Exmoor. In 2003, the novel was listed on the BBC's survey The Big Read. Blackmore experienced difficulty in finding a publisher, and the novel was first published anonymously in 1869, in a limited three-volume edition of just 500… Read More

ELLIOTT & BEEZLEY Philadelphia and Chicago 1891. Copyright 1891 Elliott & Breezley, 1891. ELLIOTT & BEEZLEY Philadelphia and Chicago 1891. Hard Book brown Boards, embossed cove, beautifully designed, with angel court jester , owl and lady. Gold Gilt on all sides. Gold ribbed in black lettering, spine nicecely designed. VERY GOOD/nODJ as issued. Profusely Illustrated with STEEL PLATES and WOOD ENGRAVINGS. A Vast Collection of Choice Literature of All Ages, Gathered From The World's Greatest Libraries The aim and scope of this work is to condense into one volume the precious life-blood of the master spirits of the literary worls. It desires to introduce all lovers of good literature into that charmed circle of great authors, and asks them to sit down with Homer and Milton and Pope and Addison and Lamb, and drink at the overflowing fountain of their genius; to become guests at the table around which sit Shakespeare and Dante and Johnson and Goethe and Cervantes, and partake of a feast far richer than… Read More

Harper & Row, 1973. NY Harper & Row,First Edition, Publishers 01/1973. Mustard color cloth over boards, red lettering. Very good dust jacket slightly creased on front flap, no clipping, price $10.00. Very Good/Very good slightly creased on front flap, not clipped, price $10.00. Joan Dash was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 18, 1925, graduated from Barnard College, and currently resides in Seattle, Washington, with her physicist husband, Jay Gregory Dash They have three children Tree biographical studies with a single feminist motif How does a successful woman, achieving career eminence in her own right, handle the demands of marriage and children? What sort of man does she marry and how does his male ego assimilate the reflected glory of a more gifted and illustrious mate? Dash pursues this theme in the lives of her three heroines. It is ,by far, one of the most realistic writings of its time portraying the struggle woman faced then ,and still very much apply to today. NY Harper &… Read More

Joan Dash was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 18, 1925, graduated from Barnard College, and currently resides in Seattle, Washington, with her physicist husband, Jay Gregory Dash. They have three children. Three biographical studies with a single feminist motif. How does a successful woman, achieving career eminence in her own right, handle the demands of marriage and children? What sort of man does she marry and how does his male ego assimilate the reflected glory of a more gifted and illustrious mate? Dash pursues this theme in the lives of her three heroines -- Margaret Sanger, the founder-evangelist of the American birth control movement; Edna St. Vincent Millay, the gamine poetess who sang ""a woman's right to love as willfully and capriciously as a man,"" and Maria Goeppert-Mayer, he first woman ever to receive a Nobel Prize in theoretical physics. Dash avoids any semblance of doctrinaire feminism; with great sensitivity her subjects are refracted through the women's lib prism. It is ,by… Read More

Dutton Adult, 1998. Dutton Adulttion First Edition, Stated First Printing 10/01/1998. Tan paper ver boards, brown cloth spinegold lettering. Acid -Free paper. Mint as New/Mint as New. A definitive, intimate, multi-faceted biography of Robert Kennedy examines RFK's family life, political career, private liaisons, lovers, and his dealings with J. Edgar Hoover, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jimmy Hoffa, and other famous figures. 125,000 first printing. First serial, People. Tour. Dutton Adulttion First Edition, Stated First Printing 10/01/1998. Full #no's line 1-10. Mint as New, Tan paper ver boards, brown cloth spinegold lettering. Acid -Free paper. DJ Mint as New, vibrnt,not clipped. 12 pages 0f B/W photos.

1972. Grosset & Dunlap PUBLISHERS, 1972. Beige cloth over boards, brown lettering. Very Good, solid, clean, slight pulling ofspine at top, corners not bumped,spot at top front cover/DJ very good close tear at front top, some shelf wear, not clipped, $7.95 at front flap. Grosset & Dunlap PUBLISHERS, 1972, First Edition, Very Good, solid, clean, slight pulling ofspine at top, corners not bumped,spot at top front cover. Beige cloth over boards, brown lettering. DJ very goodclose tear at front top, some shelf wear, not clipped, $7.95 at front flap.

William Morrow & Co, 1986. William Morrow & Co, Stated, First Edition , First Printing, Jul. White boards, gold lettering to spine, red paste down papers. Near Fine/Near Fine. This biography draws on interviews with the actor, all of his relevant letters, photographs, and documents, and interviews with his colleagues and friends. In his own words, 'I've always been a private person. I've never wanted to write a book, I've never let my house be photographed and I've never let the public know what I really think. Now that's changed----there's a lot I want to say and not too much time left. I want the truth to be told, because it sure as hell hasn't been told before. So I've asked those who know me best----my real friends----to work with Sara Davidson in telling my story.. William Morrow & Co, Stated, First Edition , First Printing, July, 1986. full #'s line 1-10. Near Fine , clean and bright, Spine is in good shape no separation, book ever… Read More

Publisher: Rinehart & Company Date published: 1956-01-01, 1956. RINEHART & COMPANY, INC NEW YORK -TORONTO (1956). Gray cloth over boards, red design on spine, black lettering. slight browning on edge of spine. Very Good/Very Good-. RINEHART & COMPANY, INC NEW YORK - 1956. Very Good, solid no pulling of spine, text clean, no writing, one light spot on front cover. Gray cloth over boards, red design on spine, black lettering. slight browning on edge of spine, DJ relatively good, intact, heavy shelf wear at top and bottom, pictures clean and vibrant. unclipped, price on flap$6.00. RINEHART & COMPANY, INC NEW YORK - 1956. Very Good, solid no pulling of spine, text clean, no writing, one light spot on front cover. Gray cloth over boards, red design on spine, black lettering. slight browning on edge of spine, DJ relatively good, intact, heavy shelf wear at top and bottom, pictures clean and vibrant. unclipped, price on flap$6.00.

Persea Books, 1982. Book in very good condition with good DJ. First edition. Trans. Book in very good condition with good DJ. First edition. Translated by Earl Jeffrey Rrichards/Very Good. The book of the city of ladies / Christine de Pizan ; translated by Earl Jeffrey Richards ; foreword by Marina WarnerChristine de Pizan often used restructured tales from Giovanni Boccacci's Decameron in her work "The Book of the City of Ladies" Uniform titleLivre de la cite?ü des dames English Imaginary conversations Women--History--Early works to 1800 Women--Conduct of life--Early works to 1800 Feminism--Early works to 1800.

30 Selected Stories: This volume contains 30 of Maupassant's classic stories: Boule de Suif; In the Spring; The Graveyard Sisterhood; Madame Tellier's Establishment; A Ruse; An Old Man; Rust; Two Friends; The Jewels; The Conservatory; The Matter with André; My Uncle Jules; A Duel; The Convert; In the Bedroom; Regret; The decoration; The Piece of String; The Model; The Hand; Idyll; Mother Savage; Guillemot Rock; Imprudence; The Signal; In the Woods; The Devil; The Horla; The Mask; and Mouche. A fair selection of the master's short story output.
Franklin Library Edition all have: High quality paper- pages that are sewn not glued into the binding - gold gilded page edges Fine, bound in Leatherette, a coated cloth material, accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges./No dj as issued. Gold gilt on all three sides- raised spine bands that give each book that distinctive antique look.

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Franklin Library, 1983. Franklin Library Edition,1983. The book is in pristine condition and appears to have never been opened. There are no bookplates, markings, or any other signs/No dj as issued. Selected Stories: classic stories: Boule de Suif; In the Spring; The Graveyard Sisterhood; Madame Tellier's Establishment; A Ruse; An Old Man; Rust; Two Friends; The Jewels; The Conservatory; The Matter with Andre My Uncle Jules; A Duel; The Convert; In the Bedroom; Regret; The decoration; The Piece of String; The Model; The Hand; Idyll; Mother Savage; Guillemot Rock; Imprudence; The Signal; In the Woods; The Devil; The Horla; The Mask; and Mouche A fair selection of the master's short story output. Franklin Library Edition all have: High quality paper- pages that are sewn not glued into the binding - gold gilded page edges Fine, bound in Leatherette, a coated cloth material, accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges. No dj as issued Gold gilt on all three sides-… Read More

John de Kuyper and Sons, 1965. First Edition, Good Condition. This is a great little book, really interesting recipes, many recipes for the hholidays. GreatGift./No dj as issued. This is The Complete Guide to Cordials = cordial welcomes, cocktails, cooking deserts, coffees [Illustrated Cookbook and Recipes for Using Liqueurs and Specialty Alcohol drinks].

This is The Complete Guide to Cordials = cordial welcomes, cocktails, cooking deserts, coffees.
[Illustrated Cookbook and Recipes for Using Liqueurs and Specialty Alcohol drinks]

Privately printed for The Navarre Society Limited. London, UK. 1923, 1923. Privately printed for The Navarre Society Limited. London, UK. 1923. IN TWO VOLUMES. Green cloth over boards, gold designs on front covers some light spotting to front and back covers. Spines has light green cloth over boards, extensive gold designs and lettering. VERY GOOD/NODJS. This edition is printed upon laid paper of fine quality specially made for the Navarre Society, and. Is strictly limited. The plates are faithfully reproduced in reduced facsimile from the famous Edition published by Tonson in 1737-1738. The engraved Titles are taken from the First English Edition, 1612-1620 The plot revolves around the adventures of a noble ( hidalgo) from La Mancha named Alonso Quixano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he loses his mind and decides to become a knight-errant ( caballero andante) to revive chivalry and serve his nation, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha. (wiki). Privately printed for The Navarre… Read More

Richard Le Gallienne (1866–1947) produced a verse translation, subtitled "a paraphrase from several literal translations", in 1897. In his introductory note to the reader, Le Gallienne cites McCarthy's "charming prose" as the chief influence on his version.New York: John Lane The Bodley Head, MDCCCXCVII. This Edition consists of 1,250 copies of which this is number 601, signed by Richard De Gallienne.Publicatin; Done into types and printed for John Lane by Will Bradly at the Wayside Press, Springfield, Massachusetts, in November , MDCCCXCVII (1897) stated on last page. 107 pages all in tact, no writing, no tears, clear, bright text. Some yellowing on pacedowns and free end papers, text pages very clean. Cream Boards, one chip on front, spine is solid and intact, top and bottom corners bumped. A perfect copy for restoration.

John Lane The Bodly Head, 1897. First Edition, First Printing. This Edition consists of 1,250 c.. Owner name on front top, free end paper. Cream Boards, one chip on front, spine is solid and intact, top and bottom corners bump/NO dj. Richard Le Gallienne (1866?Çô1947) produced a verse translation, subtitled "a paraphrase from several literal translations", in 1897 In his introductory note to the reader, Le Gallienne cites McCarthy's "charming prose" as the chief influence on his versionNew York: John Lane The Bodley Head, MDCCCXCVII This Edition consists of 1,250 copies of which this is number 601, signed by Richard De GalliennePublicatin; Done into types and printed for John Lane by Will Bradly at the Wayside Press, Springfield, Massachusetts, in November , MDCCCXCVII (1897) stated on last page 107 pages all in tact, no writing, no tears, clear, bright text Some yellowing on pacedowns and free end papers, text pages very clean Cream Boards, one chip on… Read More

Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1925. Houghton Mifflin and Company (1925). Dark Blue paper, over boards, gold design and lettering, gilt top. Very Good/NO DJ. Beautiful poetry by Edna Dean Proctor. Book is very attractive. Foreword by the author's niece and nephew, Grace Ware and Pragg and David Gould Proctor, to whom was entrusted the making of this volume. Copyright, 1871,1890,1899,1900,1905,1913,1916,1918,and 1920 by Edna Dean Proctor' Copyright,1925, by David Gould Proctor. Very Good ++, solid, clean, bright, no foxing. Dark Blue paper, over boards, gold design and lettering, gilt top. No DJ, a good copy great gift.

Foreword by the author's niece and nephew, Grace Ware vav Pragg and David Gould Proctor, to whom was entrusted the making of this volume.
Beautiful poetry by Edna Dean Proctor. Book is very attractive, nice and tight, no writing , some slight spotting on front and back covers.

The Heritage Press, The George Macy Companies, Inc. N.Y., 1968. The Heritage Press, The George Macy Companies, Inc. N.Y. , 1968. Boards a covered with an interesting texture, a burlap pattern in allusion to the wrapping of the plague victims. Near Fine/Very Good+ slipcase. Being Observations or Memorials of the most Remarkable Occurrences, both Public and Private, which happened in London during the last Great Visitation in 1665. And written by a Citizen who continued all the while in London. Now newly Introduced to the Public by James Sutherland, of London & Berkshire, and Embellished with notable Illustrations by Signor Gnoli, of Rome. For A Journal of the Plague Year, Domenico Gnoli created eighth full-page paintings, each of them dominated by a somber, plaque-ridden tone--chartreuse, mulberry, olive, purple-- that captures the horror and madness of that terrible period. The Heritage Press, The George Macy Companies, Inc. N.Y. , 1968. With SANDGLASS. Book Near Fine, Slip Case Better than Very… Read More

Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1988. Franklin Library Edition, Mystery Masterpiece, 1988. Near Mint condition. Quality gift./No dust jacket as issued. .The IPCRESS File is Len Deighton's first spy novel, published in 1962 It was made into a film in 1965 produced by Harry Saltzman, directed by Sidney J Furie and starring Michael Caine The novel, which involves Cold War brainwashing, includes scenes in Lebanon and on an atoll for a United States atomic weapon test, as well as information about Joe One, the Soviet Union's first atomic bomb, although these elements did not appear in the film version. Near Mint condition Bound in a coated cloth material that looks much like leather but is not genuine cow hide High quality paper, acid free paper is 70-pound Franklin Library Vellum White Offset Pages that are sewn not glued into the binding Gold gilded page edges on all three sides Raised spine bands that give each book that distinctive antique look Quality gift.