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Davidson, Basil
African Awakening, The
Imprint: London, Jonathan Cape, 1955
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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Inscription: Former Owner Signature
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A scholarly history of African nationalism and resistence to European colonial rule, creating dissent and upheavals throughout the various colonies and territories throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Has much information on the pre-colonial history of these regions, the advent of colonialism, the demographic changes taking place and their political import, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, references, indexed, 262pp., d.j. shows wear to edges and corners. A nice copy overall, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Very rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good
Stock number: 00016104.
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Davidson, Joy, Ph.D.
Agony of it All, The : The Drive for Drama and Excitement in Women's Lives
Imprint: Los Angeles, Jeremy P. Tarcher Inc. : St. Martin's Press, 1988
Edition: First Edition (stated).
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Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An examination of the biological drive the author identifies as 'sensation seeking' and the cultural constraints modifying women's behavior and activities within that context, with a presentation of numerous case histories and individual psychological profiles; contains appendices. Hardcover with dust jacket, 270pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine
Stock number: 00010706. ISBN: 0874774454
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Davidson, Sara
Loose Change : Three Women of the Sixties
Imprint: Garden City, Doubleday & Co. Inc., 1977
Edition: First Edition (stated).
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The interesting true story of the clashing life courses taken by three different women from the turbulent 1960s - seemingly alike at first but soon diverging, one becoming successful in the New York art world, another an ex-radical turned mainstream, the third becoming a successful writer, revealing much about the 60s values or pseudo-values and how individuals mature out of them once making their way in the real world. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 367pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00015075. ISBN: 0385036302
$US 25.00 |
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Davidson, Edited By Basil; Adenekan Ademola
New West Africa, The
Imprint: London, George Allen and Unwin, 1953
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
Inscription: Former Owner Signature
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A grouping of scholarly essays offering a factual, critical account of changes occurring in Nigeria and the Gold Coast of Africa in the earliest years of decolonialisation and African national independence of those two states in British West Africa, with much information on the pre-colonial and colonial history of these areas and the many tribes and their characteristics which populate them. Hardcover with dust jacket, map, indexed, 184pp., d.j. shows light wear and fading to spine. A nice copy overall, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Very rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good
Stock number: 00016103.
$US 35.00 |
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Davidson, James Dale
Plague of the Black Debt, The : How to Survive the Coming Depression
Imprint: Baltimore, Strategic Investment Limited Partnership : Agora, Inc., 1983
Edition: First Paperback Edition.
Binding: Softback
FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. .A conservative warning of coming financial catastrophe, inevitable due to America's spiraling out of control national debt and reliance on creditors hostile to the United States and its interests - what all this portends for the individual citizen, and what each individual can do to protect one's interests and future survival. Softcover, 114pp. A nice copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Soft cover
Stock number: 00015953.
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Davidson, Bill R.
To Keep and Bear Arms
Imprint: New Rochelle, Arlington House, 1969
Edition: First Edition.
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An excellent, landmark study of the origins of America's Second Amendment to its Constitution, guaranteeing the right of citizens to possess and carry firearms, both for self-defense, national defense as the citizenry collectively comprises the 'militia', as well as to defend their freedoms and liberties from intrusive and tyrannical government - and to be able to overthrow such government as an when it arises. Has much information on the Founding Fathers and their intentions, the different uses of firearms, legislation and other attempts to muzzle this freedom, much more, as well as the philosophy of this fundamental right and how it applies to everyone and to a free society. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, appendices, indexed, 302pp., book shows staining to pagination ends, d.j. shows edgewear with chipping. A good reading and working copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair
Stock number: 00016249. ISBN: 0870000640
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Davidson, Roger H. ; James P. Pfiffner ; Editors
Understanding the Presidency
Imprint: New York, Addison Wesley Longman Inc., 1997
Edition: First Paperback Edition.
Binding: Softback
FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A fine collection of scholarly essays on the nature and history of the American presidency, its political evolution, its sharing and balancing of powers with the congress and supreme court, its interrelationship with national security issues, much more. Softcover, charts, references, endnotes, 454pp. Rare in this early edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Soft cover
Stock number: 00012423. ISBN: 0673998991
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Davies, Pete
Inside the Hurricane : Face to Face with Nature's Deadliest Storms
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt and Company, 2000
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A discussion of the nature of hurricanes, the author visiting actual disaster sites and experiencing these massive storms, detailing how they form, where they are most likely to occur and why, the tremendous damage they do, the difficulties in predicting and tracking them, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendices, glossary, selected resources, 264pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00007955. ISBN: 0805065741
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Davies, Pete
Inside the Hurricane : Face to Face with Nature's Deadliest Storms
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt and Company, 2000
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A discussion of the nature of hurricanes, the author visiting actual disaster sites and experiencing these massive storms, detailing how they form, where they are most likely to occur and why, the tremendous damage they do, the difficulties in predicting and tracking them, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendices, glossary, selected resources, 264pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00007956. ISBN: 0805065741
$US 21.00 |
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Davies, Pete
Inside the Hurricane : Face to Face with Nature's Deadliest Storms
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt and Company, 2000
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A discussion of the nature of hurricanes, the author visiting actual disaster sites and experiencing these massive storms, detailing how they form, where they are most likely to occur and why, the tremendous damage they do, the difficulties in predicting and tracking them, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendices, glossary, selected resources, 264pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00007957. ISBN: 0805065741
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Davies, Pete
Inside the Hurricane : Face to Face with Nature's Deadliest Storms
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt and Company, 2000
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A discussion of the nature of hurricanes, the author visiting actual disaster sites and experiencing these massive storms, detailing how they form, where they are most likely to occur and why, the tremendous damage they do, the difficulties in predicting and tracking them, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendices, glossary, selected resources, 264pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00008071. ISBN: 0805065741
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Davies, Pete
Inside the Hurricane : Face to Face with Nature's Deadliest Storms
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt and Company, 2000
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A discussion of the nature of hurricanes, the author visiting actual disaster sites and experiencing these massive storms, detailing how they form, where they are most likely to occur and why, the tremendous damage they do, the difficulties in predicting and tracking them, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendices, glossary, selected resources, 264pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00008072. ISBN: 0805065741
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Davies, A. Powell
Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls, The
Imprint: New York, Mentor : New American Library NAL, 1960
Edition: Tenth Printing
Binding: Softback
A survey of the discovery and meaning of the world-famed Dead Sea Scrolls, the scholarly research on them, the impact of the work on the belief systems of many around the world, how new interpretations on them continue to evolve, much more. Wraps, contains illustrations, references, appendix, 137pp., covers show very light wear. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Wraps
Stock number: 00009168.
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Davies, Robertson
Murther & Walking Spirits
Imprint: New York, Viking : Penguin Group, 1991
Edition: First Edition.
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Novel of an entertainment editor finding himself immersed in a strange but powerfully realistic film festival which takes him through generational odyssels in history. Has a photo card of the author laid-in. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 357pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine
Stock number: 00010628. ISBN: 0670841897
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Davies, Paul
Other Worlds : A Portrait of Nature in Rebellion - Space, Superspace and the Quantum Universe
Imprint: New York, Simon and Schuster, 1980
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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Inscription: Former Owner Signature
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fascinating exposition on the nature of the universe and the possibility of parallel universes, as predicated or discussed within the context of quantum theory, the author offering logical new insights into our understanding of space and time and his view of the 'hair-raising' ultimate destination where we are all headed. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, indexed, 207pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine
Stock number: 00003315. ISBN: 0671422278
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Davies, Paul
Other Worlds : A Portrait of Nature in Rebellion - Space, Superspace and the Quantum Universe
Imprint: New York, Simon and Schuster, 1980
Edition: Sixth Printing.
Binding: Softback
A fascinating exposition on the nature of the universe and the possibility of parallel universes, as predicated or discussed within the context of quantum theory, the author offering logical new insights into our understanding of space and time and his view of the 'hair-raising' ultimate destination where we are all headed. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, indexed, 207pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Soft cover
Stock number: 00011900. ISBN: 0671422278
$US 12.00 |
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Davies, L. P.
Twilight Journey
Imprint: New York, Doubleday, 1967
Edition: SFBC
Binding:
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A spell-binding sci-fi tale which portrays a frightening path the protagonist hero must take in his attempt to save mankind from the terrifying potential of his time-travel invention. Hardcover with dust jacket, 191pp, d.j. shows a small penned 'x' on spine and the same tiny 'x' inside front board. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine
Stock number: 00002294.
$US 12.00 |
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Davis, Clyde Brion
Anointed, The
Imprint: New York, Farrar and Rinehart Inc., 1937
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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A beautifully written, quiet little tragedy about a sailor's personal search for the secret of life. Endorsed by John Steinbeck, T.S. Stribling and Josephine Johnson. Hardcover with dust jacket, 277pp., d.j. shows light edgewear/shelfwear with several small closed tears, tape reinforcement/repairs. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Good-
Stock number: 00004300.
$US 12.00 |
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Davis, Bertha
Crisis in Industry : Can America Compete?
Imprint: New York, Franklin Watts, 1989
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A survey of the changes to American industry and its international trade under the impetus of strong foreign competition - especially from Japan - and what measures are being taken both in the boardroom and in the factories to make America more efficient and competitive - and the prospects to the United States and its workers if this is not done. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, glossary, source notes, indexed, 144pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00012636. ISBN: 0531106594
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Davis, Joel
Defending the Body : Unraveling the Mysteries of Immunology
Imprint: New York, Atheneum, 1989
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A readable, interesting discussion of the nature of the human immune system and how it functions, the science of immunology and the gradual increase of our knowledge in that field, the nature of illness, bacteria, viruses, etc. and how this system combats them, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains glossary, indexed, 250pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00006337. ISBN: 0689119461
$US 21.00 |
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Davis, Kenneth C.
Don't Know Much About History : Everything You Need to Know About American History But Never Learned
Imprint: New York, Avon Books, 1995
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Softback
A survey through six centuries of American history, exploding numerous myths and misconceptions, focusing on aspects and facts that are important but usually disregarded or minimized by 'educators' and 'historians', and presenting the vital human side to American affairs. Softcover, selected readings list, 479pp., book shows light general wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover
Stock number: 00012460. ISBN: 0380712520
$US 12.00 |
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Davis, Maggie
Far Side of Home, The
Imprint: New York, Macmillan, 1963
Edition: BCE
Binding:
Hardback
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A moving novel about the ordinary men and women who fought for and served the Confederacy during the US 1861-1865 Civil War. Hardcover with dust jacket, 314pp., d.j. shows one small closed edgetear. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine
Stock number: 00000996.
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Davis, Patty
House of Secrets, A
Imprint: New York, Birch Lane Press : Carol Publishing Group, 1991
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A quasi-fictional novel by the estranged daughter of American President Ronald and Nancy Reagan, describing a dysfunctional upbringing within a highly successful family albeit an internally destructive one with many dark secrets and emotional and psychological cruelty and humiliations - and a young woman ultimately coming to terms with her many shocking and disturbing experiences. Hardcover with dust jacket, 239pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00015074. ISBN: 1559720824
$US 15.00 |
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Davis, Richard C.
How to Talk to Birds : and Other Uncommon Ways of Enjoying Nature the Year Round
Imprint: New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1972
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A both serious and amusing exploration of nature for the average individual new to this pastime - learning to love a swamp, attracting birds to one's doorstep and then how to recognize them, raising moths in one's bedroom, indoor gardening all through the year, provisioning a feeder, attracting deer for viewing, understanding field guides, teaching children how to love wildlife, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, 242pp., d.j. shows several tiny closed edgetears. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+
Stock number: 00014008. ISBN: 0394472799
$US 25.00 |
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Davis, William C.
Rich, The : A Study of the Species
Imprint: New York, Franklin Watts, 1983
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A study of the world's rich, how they acquired their wealth, how they live, their habits, those who pander to their every whim, their diverse pleasures and ego trips, their battles with tax collectors, their fears, how they outsmart others, much more. With review slip laid in. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, further reading list, indexed, 267pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine
Stock number: 00012232. ISBN: 0531098931
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Davis, William C.; Time-Life Editors
Time-Life Civil War Series : Brother Against Brother : The War Begins
Imprint: Alexandria, Time-Life Books, 1993
Edition: Fifth Printing
Binding:
Hardback
The first volume in the acclaimed Time-Life 'Civil War' series, this volume studying the varied origins of the conflict and the initial battle at Fort Sumter. Beautifully illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in soft vellum covers. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, maps, bibliography, indexed, 176pp. A nice copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover
Stock number: 00007947. ISBN: 0809447002
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Davis, William C.; Time-Life Editors
Time-Life Civil War Series : Brother Against Brother : The War Begins
Imprint: Alexandria, Time-Life Books, 1993
Edition: Fifth Printing
Binding:
Hardback
The first volume in the acclaimed Time-Life 'Civil War' series, this volume studying the varied origins of the conflict and the initial battle at Fort Sumter. Beautifully illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in soft vellum covers. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, maps, bibliography, indexed, 176pp. A nice copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover
Stock number: 00007948. ISBN: 0809447002
$US 15.00 |
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Davis, William C.; Time-Life Editors
Time-Life Civil War Series : Brother Against Brother : The War Begins
Imprint: Alexandria, Time-Life Books, 1984
Edition: Third Printing (Revised).
Binding:
Hardback
The first volume in the acclaimed Time-Life 'Civil War' series, this volume studying the varied origins of the conflict and the initial battle at Fort Sumter. Beautifully illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in soft vellum covers. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, maps, bibliography, indexed, 176pp., rear board shows a small staine and several tiny indentation marks. A nice copy overall. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover
Stock number: 00007949. ISBN: 0809447002
$US 14.00 |
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Davis, William C.; Time-Life Editors
Time-Life Civil War Series : Brother Against Brother : The War Begins
Imprint: Alexandria, Time-Life Books, 1983
Edition: Second Printing.
Binding:
Hardback
The first volume in the acclaimed Time-Life 'Civil War' series, this volume studying the varied origins of the conflict and the initial battle at Fort Sumter. Beautifully illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in soft vellum covers. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, maps, bibliography, indexed, 176pp. A nice copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover
Stock number: 00007950. ISBN: 0809447002
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Davis, William C.; Time-Life Editors
Time-Life Civil War Series : First Blood - Fort Sumter to Bull Run
Imprint: Alexandria, Time-Life Books, 1983
Edition: Second Printing.
Binding:
Hardback
This volume in this wonderful series studies the early months of the conflict, from the Union attack on Fort Sumter, held by the Confederates, through the Confederate victory over Union forces near the capital of Washington D.C. known as 'Bull Run' or 'Manassas'. Beautifully illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in soft vellum covers. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, maps, bibliography, indexed, 176pp. A very nice copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover
Stock number: 00007951. ISBN: 0809447045
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Davis, William C.; Time-Life Editors
Time-Life Civil War Series : First Blood - Fort Sumter to Bull Run
Imprint: Alexandria, Time-Life Books, 1984
Edition: Third Printing (Revised).
Binding:
Hardback
This volume in this wonderful series studies the early months of the conflict, from the Union attack on Fort Sumter, held by the Confederates, through the Confederate victory over Union forces near the capital of Washington D.C. known as 'Bull Run' or 'Manassas'. Beautifully illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in soft vellum covers. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, maps, bibliography, indexed, 176pp. A very nice copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover
Stock number: 00007952. ISBN: 0809447045
$US 15.00 |
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Davis, Shelley L.
Unbridled Power : Inside the Secret Culture of the IRS
Imprint: New York, HarperBusiness, 1997
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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A fascinating, and somewhat frightening, exposure of the deceit and corruption within the US government department tasked to collect taxes from citizens - the Internal Revenue Service - and its failure to cooperate with its own government, its continued abuse of citizens, incompetence, arrogance, bad technology adopted, it's bloated bureacracy, it's huge and continued wastage of public funds (drawn from the very taxes it collects), secret schemes, illegality gone unpunished, documented cases of the worst abuse of citizens, much more; contains source notes, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 284pp. A beautiful copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00003816.
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Davis, Elizabeth; Leonard, Carol
Women's Wheel of Life, The : Thirteen Archetypes of Woman at Her Fullest Power
Imprint: New York, Viking Arkana, 1996
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A book on feminist thought and spirituality, and related issues and experiences unique to women. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains notes, indexed, 240pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00007055. ISBN: 0670862274
$US 30.00 |
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Davis, Kenneth S.
Years of the Pilgrimage, The
Imprint: Garden City, Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1948
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
Novel set in the small towns of Kansas, reflecting bygone mores and lifestyles. Hardcover, 372pp., boards show some fraying to head of spine. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket
Stock number: 00014326.
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Davis, Julie
Young Skin for Life : Your Guide to Smoother, Clearer, More Beautiful Skin - At Any Age
Imprint: Emmaus, Rodale Press Inc., 1995
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
The complete guide to skin care, discussing factors that damage or age skin, dealing with dry skin, dull complexions, sensitive skin, circles and puffiness, cellulite, stretch marks, varicose veins, hives, eczema, psoriasis and many other issues and problems and how to handle them. Hardcover, indexed, 296pp. A nice cpy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket
Stock number: 00012077. ISBN: 0875962408
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Dawin G. U.
Neues Deutschland : Bekenntnisse in Gedichten
Imprint: Berlin-Leipzig, Verlag von Julius Betz in Langenfalza
Edition: First Edition (?).
Binding: Softback
A Nazi German publication lauding the 'New Germany' under National Socialism, presented in the form of a series of poems by various Nazi and patriotic poets. First page shows Nazi stormtroopers parading through some town with swastika flag. Presumed first. Publication date not given. Softcover, 31pp., covers missing, damage along spine, some discoloration along top of first page, interior pagination mostly clean and bright throughout. A very rare collectible. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Poor. Binding: Soft cover
Stock number: 00011024.
$US 25.00 |
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Daws, Gavan
Prisoners of the Japanese : POWs of World War II in the Pacific
Imprint: New York, William Morrow & Company Inc., 1994
Edition: Seventh Printing
Binding:
Hardback
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The now classic account of the imprisonment of Allied prisoners of war by the Imperial Japanese, surveying the various camps and the attitudes held by the Japanese, the general mistreatment of the prisoners, their poor living conditions, withholding of proper food and medical treatment, those beheaded or otherwise murdered, the 1942 'Bataan Death March', the few instances of decency and kindness, and related matters including the postwar fate of those who survived as well as the fate of the worst war criminals responsible for so many deaths. Author contends the mistreatment was due to cultural attitidunal issues inherent in the Japanese as well as simple incompetence and unpreparedness; contains maps, illustrations, sources, notes, index. This is the 7th printing of the First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket, 462pp. A very nice copy, unused and unread. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00004736.
$US 18.00 |
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Day, Clarence
Life with Father
Imprint: Pleasantville, Reader's Digest Association, Inc., 1993
Edition: Later Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
A humorous, touching, autobiographical account of the author's upbringing, his parents and family, the circumstances of his time, more. Hardcover, illustrations, 196pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustr.: Mick Ellison. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket
Stock number: 00012639.
$US 12.00 |
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Day, Clarence
Life with Father & Mother : Including God and My Father, Life with Father, Life with Mother
Imprint: New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1943
Binding:
Hardback
Inscription: Former Owner Inscription & Signature
The author's popular 'Life with.' series, collected together in one volume, reflecting upon his early life and religious upbringing, the strong Faith and influence of his parents, his and their spiritual values and philosophical outlook, much more. Hardcover, 374pp.,No dust jacket. Former Owner signature and inscription. boards show mild general wear, binding firm, pagination clean and bright. A good reading copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket
Stock number: 016959.
$US 12.00 |
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Day, Laura
Practical Intuition : How to Harness the Power of Your Instinct and Make it Work for You
Imprint: New York, Villard Books, 1996
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A practical guide for the individual in how to become productively intuitive, to develop that 'sixth sense' of understanding people, situations, and events, in order to live a more fulfilling and happier life. Hardcover with dust jacket, 190pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00008304. ISBN: 0679449329
$US 20.00 |
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Day, Laura
Practical Intuition : How to Harness the Power of Your Instinct and Make it Work for You
Imprint: New York, Villard Books, 1996
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A practical guide for the individual in how to become productively intuitive, to develop that 'sixth sense' of understanding people, situations, and events, in order to live a more fulfilling and happier life. Hardcover with dust jacket, 190pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00016068. ISBN: 0679449329
$US 20.00 |
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Day, Richard
How to Build Patios and Decks
Imprint: New York, Popular Science : Harper & Row, 1976
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A detailed, easy to read guide to the construction and maintenance of patios and decks, with attention given to selecting sites, financing issues, 'solar orientation', the use of the right tools and materials, step by step tips and techiniques, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, glossary, indexed, 181pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustr.: Carl J. De Groote. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine
Stock number: 00009818. ISBN: 0060110287
$US 15.00 |
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Dayan, Moshe
Breakthrough : A Personal Account of the Egypt-Israel Peace Negotiations
Imprint: New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1981
Edition: First American Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
FIRST PRINTING of the First American Edition (stated). The famous Israeli general and major participant of the 1967 Mideast 'Seven Day' war presents his account of the long-sought peace accords between Egypt and Israel, his personal history, the security situation of Israel, much more. Hardcover, contains appendices, maps, indexed, 368pp. A nice copy sans jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket
Stock number: 00001338.
$US 14.00 |
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De Angelis, Barbara, Ph.D.
What Women Want Men to Know : The Ultimate Book About Love, Sex, and Relationships for You - and the Man You Love
Imprint: New York, Hyperion Books, 2001
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The popular writer-speaker on relationships issues discusses her perceptions of the true nature of women, what they want and need, how men should listen, act, react, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 372pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00012034. ISBN: 0786866950
$US 25.00 |
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De Camp, L. Spraque
Hostage of Zir, The
Imprint: New York, Berkley : Putnam, 1977
Edition: SFBC
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
A 'future history' sci-fi novel of the palnet Krishna opening itself up to tourists from Earth, the visitors then caught up in a witches' rebellion there. Hardcover with dust jacket, 180pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine
Stock number: 00001770.
$US 12.00 |
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De Dillmont, Therese
Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework, The
Imprint: Philadelphia, Running Press Inc., 1974
Edition: Fifth Printing
Binding: Softback
A complete and detailed guide to needleworking, with instructions for many fine stitches, patterns, designs, tips, techniques, skills of all kinds, discussing materials, equipment, much more. Wraps, illustrations, 787pp., some creasing to spine, very light general wear. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Wraps
Stock number: 00009200. ISBN: 0914294008
$US 12.00 |
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De Heredia, S. J., C. M.
Quest of Ben Hered, The : Memoirs of a Reporter in the Time of Christ
Imprint: Milwaukee, Bruce Publishing Company, 1947
Edition: First Edition (?).
Binding:
Hardback
Inscription: Bookstore Stamp
Translated from the Spanish, the famous Mexican Jesuit priest's novel-like surveying of events in antiquity at the time of Christ. Edition and printing not given. Hardcover, 324pp., boards show general light wear with one small stain to bottom of front board, staining to inside boards, front blank endpaper excised. Good reading copy. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket
Stock number: 00004962.
$US 12.00 |
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De Massy, Baron Christian ; Charles Higham
Palace : My Life in the Royal Family of Monaco
Imprint: London, Bodley Head, 1987
Edition: First Edition.
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The memoirs of the nephew of Prince Rainier of Monaco and Princess Grace - the former Hollywood actress - describing his many illustrious ancestors and their lives, his own interests and activities and marriages, the various scandals and infighting between his relatives and their own marriage problems, the many ceremonies and events he attended, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, 299pp., d.j. rear panel shows a number of odd tiny light scratchlike indentations. A very nice copy overall. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+
Stock number: 00013139. ISBN: 0370310691
$US 15.00 |
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De Riencourt, Amaury
Soul of China, The - An Interpretation of Chinese History : Revised Edition
Imprint: New York, Harper Colophon Books : Harper & Row Publishers, 1965
Edition: First Paperback Edition (thus).
Binding: Softback
A scholarly study of Chinese history, along wtih much information on its contacts with the West, the origins and development of communism there, the strands of its culture and values, feelings, beliefs, the Chinese outlook on the world, much more. Wraps, contains notes and references, bibliography, indexed, 308pp., covers show light edgewear and some creasing along spine. A good reading and working copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Wraps
Stock number: 00009164.
$US 12.00 |
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De Rosis, Helen ; Pellegrino, Victoria Y.
Book of Hope, The : How Women Can Overcome Depression
Imprint: New York, Macmillan, 1976
Edition: BCE
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
A survey of depression and what women afflicted by it can do to reduce or even eliminate it, with checklists of remedial steps and remedies, self-tests to peform, and a full program of exercises proven in alleviation. Hardcover with dust jacket, 299pp., d.j. shows light general edgewear. A nice copy overall. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good
Stock number: 00001695. ISBN: 0025310402
$US 12.00 |
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