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Ancient Maya : The Rise and Fall of a Rainforest Civilization

By: Demarest, Arthur

Price: $13.00

Publisher: Cambridge University Press: 2006

Seller ID: 22422

ISBN: 0521533902

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

373 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; Green softcover, [xvi] + 373 pages, index, extensive bibliography, 154 b/w figures, photos, diagrams, site plans, maps, etc, with captions. ; Copyright 2004. This is 3rd printing, 2006. ; Topics include: Central themes in Maya archaeology. Geography. Chronology,. Theoretical perspective. Civilizations of Mesoamerica. History of Maya archaeology. Highland Maya. Lowland Maya. Classic Maya. Settlement and subsistence. Maya economics. Beliefs and rituals. Collapse and decline. More. ; Only a touch of shelfwear. ; Case Studies in Early Societies Series; Vol. 3
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Miracle at Your Doorstep : Picture Story of a Great American Newspaper

By: Detroit News

Price: $18.00

Publisher: Detroit News: 1960

Seller ID: 20288

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

32 pages; 24mo (5.5") 13 cm; Oblong softcover, tan covers, 32 pages, chronology, 79 b/w photos and illustrations with detailed captions. ; History of Detroit News, founded in 1873 by James E. Scripps, and its amazing successes in journalism, editing, photography, wire service, typesetting, printing, pioneering radio and television divisions, more. ; Clean, no marks, no defects. Quite scarce.
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Man's Venture in Culture : Some Inventions Underlying Civilization in Illinois of Today

By: Deuel, Thorne

Price: $8.00

Publisher: State Museum: 1955

Seller ID: 20805

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

40 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; Black softcover booklet, nicely designed covers printed in silver and dark red, 40 pages, bibliography, footnotes, endnotes, 26 b/w illlustrations. ; Originally published 1950. This is 2nd printing, 1955. ; Brief overview of major inventions in civilization. Topics include: Earliest tools. Farming. Waterwheel. Pottery. Merchant trade. Writing. Printing. Public engineering. Electricity. More. ; A touch of wear to lower tip. Small pricesticker inked out on rear. No other defects. ; Story of Illinois Series; Vol. 6
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Surgeon with Custer at the Little Big Horn, a : James DeWolf's Diary and Letters, 1876 (signed)

By: DeWolf, James Madison, with Todd E. Harburn and Paul Andrew Hutton

Price: $30.00

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press: 2017

Seller ID: 20415

ISBN: 0806156945

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket

257 pages; 8vo (9.25") 23 cm; Hardcover, brown and blue cloth, [xxvi] + 257 pages, index, bibliography, extensive endnotes, 3 appendixes, 2 small maps, 40 b/w figures and photos with captions. Title page SIGNED by editor, Todd E. Harburn, who also inscribed and SIGNED half-title page. ; Diaries of Dr. James Madison DeWolf, surgeon, joined 7th US Cavalry in 1875 and died at Little Big Horn in 1876, edited and with annotations by Todd E. Harburn, foreword by Paul Andrew Hutton.
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Legacy, the : Honor Flight Michigan

By: Downey, Timothy W. with Melissa Downey, Catherine Kavannaugh, Gabe Downey; Illustrated by Brad Ziegler

Price: $22.00

Publisher: C Moon Publishing: 2011

Seller ID: 19849

ISBN: 0578077760

Binding: Softcover

Condition: As New

128 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Oblong softcover, [xvi] + 128 pages, several lists of participants, hundreds of full color photos. ; Tells the story of Honor Flight Michigan, an organization founded in 2006 to bring Michigan veterans of World War 2, at no charge, to see WW2 memorial and other memorials in and around Washington DC. ; Written by Timothy W. Downey, Melissa Downey, Catherine Kavannaugh, Gabe Downey. Photos by Brad Ziegler and Nate Strong. Foreword by Carol Ann Fausone. ; No defects. Appears unread. Quite scarce.
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Old Boston Taverns and Tavern Clubs : New Illustrated Edition

By: Drake, Samuel Adams, with Walter K. Watkins

Price: $23.00

Publisher: Singing Tree Press: 1971

Seller ID: 20322

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

124 pages; 12mo (7.25") 18 cm; Hardcover, dark red cloth, 124 pages of text + about 20 unnumbered plates, appendix, 37 b/w illustrations including several small maps and, in rear, large fold-out map of Boston as it was in 1722. ; Originally published 1917. This is an unabridged high-quality facsimile reprint, 1971. ; Main text by Samuel Adams Drake. Appendix by Walter K. Watkins. ; Complete subtitle: 'Also a List of Taverns, Giving the Names of the Various Owners of the Property, from Miss Thwing's Work on the Inhabitants of the Estates of the Town of Boston, 1630-1800, in the Possession of th...
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Lost Chronicles of the Maya Kings, The

By: Drew, David

Price: $7.00

Publisher: University of California Press: 1999

Seller ID: 22260

ISBN: 0520234588

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

450 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; Thick softcover, 450 pages, index, bibliography, endnotes, appendixes, 2 b/w maps of Maya region, numerous b/w line illustrations in text, 34 b/w and 21 color photos on glossy plates. ; Topics include: Origin of Maya civilization. Divine kingship. Chronology of kings. Nature of Maya religion. Deities. Warfare. Human sacrifice. Deciphering Maya hieroglyphs. Agriculture. Tikal and other major sites. Much more. ; A touch of shelfwear only.
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Confederate Infantryman 1861-1865 : Weapons, Armour, Tactics

By: Drury, Ian; Illustrated by Gerry Embleton

Price: $9.00

Publisher: Osprey Publishing: 1998

Seller ID: 20872

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

64 pages; 8vo (9.75") 25 cm; White softcover, 64 glossy pages, 54 b/w photos and illustrations, 12 full-page color illustrations depicting men, officers, weapons, equipment, battles, etc. ; Isbn 1855324016. Copyright 1993. This is 2nd printing, 1998.; Minor edgewear only. ; Warrior Series; Vol. 6
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Bourbonnais, Le : History of Bourbon, France

By: Dussourd, Henriette

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Editions Volcans: 1975

Seller ID: 17544

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

278 pages; 8vo (9.5") 25 cm; FRENCH language throughout. Hardcover, tan cloth, brown lettering, 278 pages, color brick-patterned endpapers, 72 photos, illustrations and facsimiles, including several in full color on glossy plates. ; Isbn 2852600335. History of Bourbon, France, with many photos and illustrations of its unusual and outstanding old architecture. ; Small spot to cloth otherwise exterior is clean. 4 pages have a great deal of ballpoint underlining or margin notes. Otherwise interior is clean and unmarked. Binding tight.
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Harpers Ferry : A Place in History

By: Eastern National Park and Monument Association

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Government Printing Office: 1959

Seller ID: 18718

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

24 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Softcover booklet, 24 pages including covers, color photo on front cover, 22 b/w photos and illustrations including diagram map of town. ; Published on behalf of Eastern National Park and Monument Association. ; Only a touch of shelfwear. Appears unread.
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Pocket Money Book, the : A Monetary Chronology of the United States, Economic Education Bulletin Volume 34, Number 7, July 1994

By: Economics

Price: $10.00

Publisher: American Institute for Economic Research: 1994

Seller ID: 17637

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

70 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; White softcover, 70 pages, index, 3 b/w charts. ; Issn 04242769. Economic Education Bulletin Volume 34, Number 7, July 1994. 'A brief chronology of some of the major events in our monetary history; including the abysmal failure of the nation's monetary officials to stem the very rapid debasement of the currency since 1971.' ; Only a touch of shelfwear. ; Laid in: Economic Education Bulletin for November, 1995, with Cost-of-Living Guide, 4 pages, folded. ; Economic Education Bulletin Series
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Russian Imperialism and Messianism : Their Sources, Forms and Consequences

By: Ehret, Joseph

Price: $18.00

Publisher: Lithuanian National Foundation: 1984

Seller ID: 18953

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

30 pages; 8vo (8.25") 21 cm; White softcover, 32 pages numbered to 30. English throughout. ; Author, a Lithuanian, describes history and background of Russian ideology of expansion and world domination. ; A touch of sunning to covers. Small crease to lower rear tip. No other defects. Scarce. ; Laid in: Catholic Lithuania 600 Years, by Philip Skabeikis, 24 pages, 12 b/w illustrations, 1987.
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Xhosa, the : And Their Traditional Way of Life

By: Elliott, Aubrey

Price: $6.00

Publisher: Struik Publishing Group: 1995

Seller ID: 21647

ISBN: 0869775405

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

24 pages; 4to (11") 28 cm; Tall softcover booklet, 24 glossy pages, 70+ full-color photos. Some nudes (exposed breasts) ; Copyright 1987. This is 6th printing, 1995. Photos by author. ; Small sticker from distributor (South Africa Museum) on rear. No other defects. ; Colour Guides for Southern Africa Series
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Ndebele, the : Art and Culture

By: Elliott, Aubrey

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Struik Publishing Group: 1995

Seller ID: 21648

ISBN: 086977798X

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

24 pages; 4to (11") 28 cm; Tall softcover booklet, 24 glossy pages, 1 b/w diagram, 73 full-color photos. Amazing house paintings, artwork, beadwork, clothing, etc. Some nudes (exposed breasts) ; Copyright 1989. This is 2nd edition, 1993, 3rd printing, 1995. Cover photo by Waler Knirr. Other photos by author. ; Slight thumb creases to covers. No other defects. Scarce. ; Colour Guides for Southern Africa Series
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Battle-Fields of the South, from Bull Run to Fredericksburgh : With Sketches of Confederate Commanders, and Gossip of the Camps

By: English Combatant

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Time-Life Books: 1984

Seller ID: 22304

ISBN: 0809443910

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

517 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Hardcover, dark blue-black leather, 517 pages, image of marching soldiers embossed on front, all edges gilt, red silk page-marker ribbon, marbled endpapers, footnotes, 2 fold-out b/w sketch maps (Seven Pines, Fredericksburg) ; Part of Collector's Library of the Civil War. Originally published 1864. This edition 1984. Written by "A Confederate Lieutenant of Artillery on the Field Staff." ; Crisp, no marks, no sign of use. ; Time Life Collector's Library of the Civil War Series; Vol. 20
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First Maya Civilization, the : Ritual and Power before the Classic Period

By: Estrada-Belli, Francisco

Price: $27.00

Publisher: Routledge: 2011

Seller ID: 22381

ISBN: 0415429943

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

176 pages; 8vo (9.25") 23 cm; Brown softcover, [xvi] + 176 glossy pages, index, endnotes, bibliography, 86 b/w photos, maps, site plans, diagrams, etc, with captions. ; Excavations, antiquities, architecture, social structure, etc, of the early Mayans of Peten, Guatemala. ; Almost no wear but lightly creased.
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Indestructible Abbey, the : L'Abbazia Indistruttibile, Parallel Text Edition

By: Evans, Bradford A.

Price: $34.00

Publisher: Cassino: 1994

Seller ID: 21955

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

414 pages; 8vo (9.5") 25 cm; White softcover, [xvii] + 414 glossy pages numbered to 207, 2 b/w photos, color photo on front. Text in parallel English and Italian throughout. ; Translated by Arcangelo Evangelista, Agostino Saccomanno, Germano Savelli. ; Detailed history from 6th to 20th century of famous Abbey of Monte Cassino (Montecassino) Italy, written by American aviator who bombed it in 1944. ; Spine very slightly rolled. Small crease to rear upper tip. No other defects. Quite scarce.
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Military Bands and Their Uniforms

By: Fabb, John, and Jack Cassin-Scott

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Blandford Press: 1978

Seller ID: 20294

ISBN: 0713708956

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket

157 pages; 8vo (9.5") 25 cm; Hardcover, red boards, color illustrated endpapers, 157 pages, index, discography, over 100 b/w photos and drawings, dozens of vintage illustrations in color. ; Mainly focused on British military bands from 1700s to present but has brief info on other European military bands. Chapters include: Instruments. Drum and fife. Drum major. Drum horses. Buglers. Pipers. More. ; Book shows almost no wear. Boards slightly bowed. GIft note on front blank page. No other marks. Jacket clipped, one very small closed tear near crown, otherwise intact. Scarce.
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Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual 1931-1932 (Michigan Manual 1931)

By: Fitzgerald, Frank D.

Price: $38.00

Publisher: State of Michigan: 1931

Seller ID: 17028

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

781 pages; 8vo (9.25") 24 cm; Large heavy hardcover, red cloth, gold lettering, index, 68 glossy pages with portrait photos of every state official + 713 pages of text, brief bios of every official, tables of election results, taxes, members of previous legislatures, etc, 42 monochrome fold-out maps, much more. ; Front endpaper SIGNED and inscribed 'Compliments of William F. Turner, State Senator, 25th district' (whose bio appears on pg 654) in fountain pen. ; Book shows light edgewear and a touch of foxing. No other defects. Scarce. ; Michigan Manual Series
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Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual 1933-1934 : (Michigan Manual 1933)

By: Fitzgerald, Frank D.

Price: $38.00

Publisher: State of Michigan: 1933

Seller ID: 17029

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good with no dust jacket

814 pages; 8vo (9.25") 24 cm; Large heavy hardcover, red cloth, gold lettering, index, 68 glossy pages with portrait photos of every state official + 746 pages of text, brief bios of every official, tables of election results, taxes, members of previous legislatures, etc, 42 monochrome fold-out maps, much more. ; Book shows light edgewear. No marks. Both hinges have play but textblock is intact. ; Michigan Manual Series
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Category: History