Brookfield, IL & Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press, Circa 1940s. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine. Text in Czech. 94pp; illus from photographs. This World War II-era "end of days" Christian work uses action photos and the Bible to make its point. Chapter heads refer to the US role in the coming world order, current and past struggles for power, the eventual dominance of the Church, etc. 8" x 5.25 Laid in are two issues of "Radostne Poselstvi" [Good News], circa 19... more information

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NY: Henry J. Wehman , Circa 1870s. Early edition. Good. Broadside, decorative borders. Contains words only, three verses and a chorus, beginning: "We shall meet, but we shall miss him; There will be one vacant chair...." Age-tanned, lightly chipped without text loss. 9.5" x 5.75 Wolf, American Song Sheets, #2447 credits this song to Henry S. Washburn and cites various editions.... more information

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Philadelphia: George W. Jacobs, 1898. First Edition. Pictorial cloth. Very Good. 361pp; frontispiece, 100+ illus from photographs. In the publisher's silver-stamped binding with a colorful dragon on the cover. 8.5" x 5.75 Taylor describes his three-month tour, "supplemented by camera and sketchbook," giving many details of life and society in the Hawaiian Islands and Japan as well as the sights, traditions, foods, dress, customs, etc. [Smith, American Travellers Abroad, T18.] ... more information

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New York, 1882. Original manuscript. Very Good. One page. Printed at the Institution and accomplished by hand. 3" x 5.75 The Bearer, Miss Lambertson, a Pupil in this Institution, has leave of absence till the opening of the Fall Term which will begin on September 6th, 1882. Parents or friends are requested to see that the Pupil returns Punctually at the time specified. Return this permit with the Pupil." William Porter, M.D., was Superintendent. ... more information

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NY: Century, 1913. Second Edition. Pictorial cloth. Very Good. pp: xv, 502; 100+ illus from photographs. 9" x 6 After graduation from the University of Michigan, the author took a year "to wander through as much of the world as possible." Here he describes his adventures in Palestine, Egypt, Syria, India, Ceylon, China, Japan, and the Malay Peninsula as well as Europe.... more information

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NY: American Historical Co., 1944. First Edition. Pictorial Cloth. Very Good. pp: viii, 36; frontispiece, one plate. "All that Valley Forge means to the people of the U.S. comes to the surface in times of emergency and crises." Written during the War, this book has sections on Gold Star Mothers, Boy Scout pilgrimages, the Roll of Honor, DAR Dedications, "War Work at the Chapel," etc. 9.25" x 6 ... more information

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Chicago: Herbert S. Stone, 1900. First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. 255pp. 7.75" x 4.75 Holdsworth (1860-1917) was born in Jamaica to missionaries who worked among the freed slaves. This novel is set in the Alps. ... more information

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NY: Century Music, 1910. Decorative cover. Very Good. By Auguste Frederic Durand. 8pp. "Edited Edition." 12.25" x 9.25". ... more information

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Secaucus, NJ: Warner Bros., 1971. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 144pp. Contains words and music to 35 Van Morrison songs, including: And It Stoned Me; Crazy Face; Domino: Jackie Wilson Said; Moondance; Wild Night; and 29 more. 12" x 9 ... more information

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Aurora, Illinois: Richards-Wilcox, Circa 1930. Original edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 24pp; illus throughout from photos and drawings. This trade catalog contains detailed descriptions, pictures, and prices. 10.5" x 8 There is not a flat, apartment or house of any pretensiousness anywhere that would not be made more modernly convenient by the installation of vanishing doors.... more information

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San Juan, PR: Manuel Pareja, Barcelona, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 54pp, colophon. 7.75" x 5.5 This is a presentation copy, inscribed and signed by Agrait on the leaf opposite the title-page.... more information

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s.l.: s.n., Circa 1950s. Original edition. Spiral-bound Wraps. Very Good. 416pp, words and music. 11" x 8.5 Contains lyrics and piano music, with the names of all notes in large type [see image], to 202 songs that have become standards.... more information

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NY: Oxford University Press, 1915. First Edition. Decorative cloth. Very Good. pp: (x), 232; frontispiece, 10 plates from photographs. 7.75" x 5 The authors examine early colleges for women in America, providing a detailed history of Vassar College.... more information

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NY: M. Witmark & Sons, 1925. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Fine. 6pp, words and music, in part: "Come love, the night descends; Enchantment lends its splendor...." 12" x 9 The decorative cover includes an inset photo of "The Silver Masked Tenor, feature soloist with B.F. Goodrich Silvertown Cord Orchestra from W.E.A.F.... more information

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NY: Joe Davis, 1930. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. 6pp, words and music, in part: "You're guilty in the first degree, of the charge of loving me; The court of love within my heart found you guilty from the start...." Prior owner's name on cover. 12" x 9 The cover by Barbelle depicts a judge handing down a ruling to a young woman. Inset is a photo of Rudy Vallee who introduced this song.... more information

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Napoli: Vincenzo Carcavallo , Circa 1950. Original edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine. Ten unused postcards of b&w views from photographs. 3.75" x 5.75 ... more information

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Vermont: Perley A. Gilmore, 1929. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 24pp; 10 illus from photographs. 9" x 5.75 Includes photo-views of Smugglers' Notch, the Lake Champlain Bridge, Mount Mansfield, etc.--all subjects of the poems herein. ... more information

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Paris: Etablissements Papeghin, 1920. Original Wraps. Very Good. 24 postcards, removable from book: sepiatone photo-views on front, address blanks on back. 3.5" x 6 ... more information

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NY: Leo Feist, 1905. First Edition. Decorative cover. Good. 35pp. Contains piano music to popular waltz and two-step hits of the day, arranged by Meacham, including: Karama; Uncle Sammy; In the Valley of Kentucky; and seven more. Some edge wear as usual. 12" x 9.25 ... more information

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NY: Leo Feist, 1906. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Good. 32pp. Contains piano music to popular waltz and two-step hits of the day, including: Arcadia; In Starlight; Yankee Grit; and seven more. Some edge wear as usual. 12" x 9 ... more information

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