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Hantvest of Charte Chronyck vande Landen van Oud-Batavien, Oud-Vriesland, Oud-Francenland. by HOEVE, Matthiis - 1636

by HOEVE, Matthiis

Hantvest of Charte Chronyck vande Landen van Oud-Batavien, Oud-Vriesland, Oud-Francenland. by HOEVE, Matthiis - 1636

Hantvest of Charte Chronyck vande Landen van Oud-Batavien, Oud-Vriesland, Oud-Francenland.

by HOEVE, Matthiis

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Leyden [Leiden]: Maire, 1636. First edition. Two volumes in one. Separately published in 1636 and 1638. Full vellum binding. Firm and attractive, with just a touch of bowing to the boards. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with woodcut vignettes to the each of the two title pages. Three woodcut illustrations of military equipment to volume I. Four historiated initials to vol I. and 5 to volume II. Complete. Slight weakness to the rear hinge on the binding. End papers are of cheaper paper, and have a little edge wear. An early account of the Provinces of the Netherlands and Flanders. [viii] 190, [iv], 452pp. 325 x 210 mm (12¾ x 8¼ inches).
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  • Publisher Maire
  • Place of Publication Leyden [Leiden]
  • Date Published 1636
  • Keywords historiated initials, Netherlands, woodcuts, Nederland, Vlaanders, Flanders,
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Fancies Free.

by SHUTE, Edith Letitia

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London & New York: Frederick Warne & Co., 1892. Scarce First Edition. Victorian illustrated children's verse book [1892]. In pictorial boards, with cloth spine. Beautiful colour and duo tone illustrations by the author - including a half title page, and a frontispiece entitled 'Good Morning'. Has a neat 1894 owner's name in ink to the front endpaper. Some fading to the spine cloth, and some rubbing / light soiling to the boards. Minimal foxing to inside pages, mostly to prelims. Overall a very nice copy. [32] pp. 230 x 185 mm (9 x 7¼ inches).
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Picturesque China.
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Picturesque China.: Architecture and Landscape. A Journey through twelve provinces.

by BOERSCHMANN, Ernst

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London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1925. Scarce in original dust jacket. First UK edition. In hardback red cloth boards with gilt title. The front of the dust jacket has some marks, small tears / nicks to edges, a small surface loss, and a stain. Cloth boards are faded to the bottom and the boards are slightly warped. Neat bookseller label to the front of the dust jacket from La Librairie Francaise Peking - Tientsin. The bookshop was in the lobby of the Grand Hotel de Pekin and had a branch in Tientsin. Text and sepia reproductions of photographs taken by Ernst Boerschmann, documenting his journey in the 12 provinces: Zhili, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Szechuan, Hupei, Hunan, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang. Boerschmann was the first Westerner to systematically document Chinese religious architecture. Captions in English, German, French and Italian. xxvi, 288 pp. 315 x 245 mm (12½ x 9¾ inches).
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Le Mont Saint-Michel et ses abords.
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Le Mont Saint-Michel et ses abords.: Dix eaux-fortes originales par Mayeur avec Introduction et bois originaux du même auteur

by MAYEUR, Arthur

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Paris:: A. and M. Vernant, Typographie Ecole municipale Estienne, 1926. A beautiful copy of this limited edition in slipcase. Signed by Mayeur with a dedication to Monsieur & Madame Maréchal. This is example #49/100 copies on Van Gelder paper. Ten beautiful etched plates. Each numbered and signed by Mayeur. Softback, with cream covers. Glassine cover which is somewhat darkened. There is a small nick to glassine only to the spine. Small label to spine with copy number written. Also included is a card from Mayeur, with a handwritten note on it wishing the recipient best Christmas wishes for 1931. The plates are in perfect condition. Loose in gathers as issued. Held in what appears to be the original slipcase. In very good condition, blue cloth and marbles sides, with just a little rubbing. 395 x 395 mm (15½ x 15½ inches). Un bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée sous étui. Signé par Mayeur avec une dédicace à Monsieur & Madame Maréchal. Il s'agit de l'exemple #49/100 exemplaires sur papier… Read More
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An Impartial History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England
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Cambridge: R. Walker & T. James, 1745. Two Volumes, first thus. This is the two volume re-issue of this work by Walker, in 1745. It was longer than the earlier edition (extending to 1234 pages rather than 1109), but it was not issued with the engravings. This copy conforms to ESTC T154531 with pages up to Y4 the same as the earlier issue, those after differing. In this copy, Y4 is not a cancel. Half contemporary leather bindings, with marbled boards (now significantly faded) gilt volume number but no titles to each spine. Leather is a little cracked, but binding is holding well. Vol. 1 has a modern cutting with a portrait of Cromwell pasted to the inside front board. Title page is a little darkened. Rest of the work is in good clean condition, with a few pages a little dirty. To volume II, the rear paste down is covered in pencil page references. The last text page has a repaired tear, with a corner of loss (not affecting text.). (viii) 1-716, 721-1234. pp. 110 by 170mm (4¼ by 6¾ inches).
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Cyrano de Bergerac. Comédie héroïque en cinq actes en vers.
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Cyrano de Bergerac. Comédie héroïque en cinq actes en vers.

by ROSTAND, Edmond

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Orléans: Maurice Rouamn, 1947. First edition with illustrations by Dubout. Printed on vélin de Rives blanc BKF. In original loose-leaf format in hardcover folder binding, inside matching original slipcase. Slipcase in good condition, with a little rubbing. Folder and book in very good, clean and bright condition. 274 pages. 340 x 270 mm (13½ x 10¾ inches). Edition originale illustrée par Dubout. Imprimé sur vélin de Rives blanc BKF. Au format original à feuilles mobiles dans une reliure cartonnée, à l'intérieur de l'étui d'origine assorti. Etui en bon état, avec un petit frottement. Chemise et livre en très bon état, propre et lumineux. 274 pages. 340 x 270 mm
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Fancies Free.

by SHUTE, Edith Letitia

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London & New York: Frederick Warne & Co., 1892. Scarce First Edition. Victorian illustrated children's verse book [1892]. In pictorial boards, with cloth spine. Beautiful colour and duo tone illustrations by the author - including a half title page, and a frontispiece entitled 'Good Morning'. Has a neat 1894 owner's name in ink to the front endpaper. Some fading to the spine cloth, and some rubbing / light soiling to the boards. Minimal foxing to inside pages, mostly to prelims. Overall a very nice copy. [32] pp. 230 x 185 mm (9 x 7¼ inches).
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Idylles, Romances, et autres Poesies.
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Idylles, Romances, et autres Poesies.

by BERQUIN

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Paris: Chez Ant. Aug. Renouard, 1903. A beautiful copy of this First Edition. Bound in an Arts & Crafts style in 1903 by AR. In full leather with decoration and titles in gilt. The binding is in a good, strong condition. To the front end paper, is a large ink ownership inscription. This shows the owner was one Fanny Crozier. She was of Westhill, in the Isle of Wight, and married to a prominent Justice of the Peace in the county. The books contains a frontis engraving and 39 beautiful engravings. Complete. Text in French. A number of poems. Curiously, the final poem is in English - The Hermit by Oliver Goldsmith. 215 pages. 140 x 85 mm (5½ x 3¼ inches). Bel exemplaire de cette Première Edition. Relié dans un style Arts & Crafts en 1903 par AR. En plein cuir avec décor et titres dorés. La reliure est en bon état solide. Sur le papier frontal se trouve une grande inscription de propriété à l'encre. Cela montre que le propriétaire était une Fanny Crozier. Elle était de Westhill, dans l'île… Read More
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La Grande Ombre.
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La Grande Ombre.

by LEGRAND, Andre

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Paris: Vaugirard, 1907. A lovely copy of this first edition, with lengthy gift inscription and unrecorded poem. Attractive red half leather binding with marbled boards. Attractive gilt decoration to the spine. There is cracking / splitting to the top edge of the front board, and it is in danger of becoming detached. Marbled endpapers and ex libris of Yves Refoule. Legrand has inscribed a 12 line poem and gift inscription to his friend Refoule. In addition, there are a few handwritten annotations and corrections to the text of the poems. It would appear that these were corrections made by Legrand. 30 pages. Music hall administrator, critic and historian, a specialist in circus and music-hall performances between the wars, Legrand collaborated closely with Jean-Marcel Chabrier and they produced many works as Andre Legrand Chabrier. Bel exemplaire de cette première édition, avec une longue inscription de cadeau et un poème non enregistré. Jolie reliure demi-cuir rouge à plats marbrés. Jolie… Read More
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An Impartial History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England
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Cambridge: R. Walker & T. James, 1745. Two Volumes, first thus. This is the two volume re-issue of this work by Walker, in 1745. It was longer than the earlier edition (extending to 1234 pages rather than 1109), but it was not issued with the engravings. This copy conforms to ESTC T154531 with pages up to Y4 the same as the earlier issue, those after differing. In this copy, Y4 is not a cancel. Half contemporary leather bindings, with marbled boards (now significantly faded) gilt volume number but no titles to each spine. Leather is a little cracked, but binding is holding well. Vol. 1 has a modern cutting with a portrait of Cromwell pasted to the inside front board. Title page is a little darkened. Rest of the work is in good clean condition, with a few pages a little dirty. To volume II, the rear paste down is covered in pencil page references. The last text page has a repaired tear, with a corner of loss (not affecting text.). (viii) 1-716, 721-1234. pp. 110 by 170mm (4¼ by 6¾ inches).
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Cyrano de Bergerac. Comédie héroïque en cinq actes en vers.
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Cyrano de Bergerac. Comédie héroïque en cinq actes en vers.

by ROSTAND, Edmond

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Orléans: Maurice Rouamn, 1947. First edition with illustrations by Dubout. Printed on vélin de Rives blanc BKF. In original loose-leaf format in hardcover folder binding, inside matching original slipcase. Slipcase in good condition, with a little rubbing. Folder and book in very good, clean and bright condition. 274 pages. 340 x 270 mm (13½ x 10¾ inches). Edition originale illustrée par Dubout. Imprimé sur vélin de Rives blanc BKF. Au format original à feuilles mobiles dans une reliure cartonnée, à l'intérieur de l'étui d'origine assorti. Etui en bon état, avec un petit frottement. Chemise et livre en très bon état, propre et lumineux. 274 pages. 340 x 270 mm
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)

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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Bloody Sunrise
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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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More Than Forever
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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
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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
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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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A Million Miles from Boston
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A Million Miles from Boston

by Day, Karen

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9780385738996
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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… Read More
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The Republic Of Plato
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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
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint

by Elizabeth Harrison

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4th
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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
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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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Beautiful Leaved Plants
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Beautiful Leaved Plants

by Perry, Frances

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First U.S. Edition
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1980 - 1st United States ed - 64 full-page plates - "This unusual book about indoor plants is based on plates first printed from 1861 to 1891 by Benjamin Fawcett, who developed a technique of colour printing from multiple engraved wood blocks which in its richness and depth of tones gives a result unsurpassed by other nineteenth-century printers in colour." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked - moderate edge wear on the boards - dj: normal edge wear for age - toning of the white background throughout but this makes it look nicely aged for the beautiful colour prints - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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