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Gifted Sinners, the : Complete and Unabridged

By: Ham, Roswell G. Jr.

Price: $17.00

Publisher: Avon Books: 1954

Seller ID: 20255

Condition: Very Good+

191 pages; 16mo (6.5") 17 cm; Red and gold paperback, 191 pages, list of characters, all edges inked yellow. ; Avon T-139. Copyright 1952. This is 1st paperback edition, complete and unabridged, 1954. One of the classic raunchy novels of the 1950s. ; Spine very slightly creased. Otherwise appears unread. ; Avon Books T Series; Vol. 139
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Album : Cherished Friendships

By: Hart, Mary W.

Price: $65.00

Publisher: J. C. Riker: 1854

Seller ID: 19189

Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket

120 pages; 12mo (7.75") 20 cm; Hardcover, 6.1 x 7.7 inches, 154 x 194 mm, red leather over spine, gilt decor and 'Album' on spine, yellow textured boards, all edges gilt, about 120 unnumbered pages. ; This is an amazing unique item with 28 original poems in honor of one Mary W. Hart, written 1850s by various residents of Huntington county and Wabash county, Indiana. Some are quite extensive, with rich imagery and clever rhymes. Book also includes 6 decorative b/w engravings, as issued. ; Includes original poems by M. W. Ridgway, New Holland, Wabash county, Indiana, 1854; Viola Ridgway, New...
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English Journal, The, Volume 18, Number 2, February 1929 : Official Organ of the National Council of Teachers of English

By: Hatfield, W. Wilbur

Price: $16.00

Publisher: University of Chicago Press: 1929

Seller ID: 20985

Condition: Good+

88 pages; 8vo (9.5") 25 cm; Orange softcover, 88 pages numbered 105-192, 2 short poems, 5 articles by various experts. ; Topics include: Sir J. M. Barrie by J. B. Priestley. The Ubiquious Placement Examination by Rufus A. Coleman. The High School Annual [Yearbook] by Charles H. Butler. The Problem of Standard Speech by Kemp Malone. Plus book reviews, letters to the editor, bibliography of plays for children, more. ; Exterior lightly sunned. Small chip to spine affecting the word Journal. Interior clean, binding tight.
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Backwash, Number 10

By: Hatzman, Marc, and Fly Frankie

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Marc Hartzman: 1997

Seller ID: 10806

Condition: Very Good+

44 pages; 8vo (8.5") 22 cm; Softcover, red illustrated cover featuring Jerry Springer, 44 pages, tons of b/w photos. Issue number 10. Xerographically printed. ; Bizarre pop culture fanzine. Interview with Rob Swift of the X-ecutioners. CD reviews. Snarky humor aimed at Cleopatra Jones, Green Lantern, Peanuts, Pinocchio, Jerry Springer, Bob Barker, Richard Dawson, Facts of Life, breakdancing, etc, etc. Strong language. ; Just a touch of exterior wear. No marks or flaws. ; Backwash Series; Vol. 10
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Mosses from an Old Manse : American Classic Series

By: Hawthorne, Nathanial

Price: $24.00

Publisher: David McKay, Publisher: 1893

Seller ID: 21168

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

472 pages; 12mo (7.5") 19 cm; Hardcover, dark red cloth, gilt rules and lettering, 470 + 2 pages, top edge gilt, 25 short stories by the master of psychological drama and allegory. ; Originally published 1846. This very nice edition 1893. ; A touch of wear to heel and crown. Name in pen and ink on front endpaper in a very small hand. No other marks. Cloth on rear has a few very slight wrinkles, apparently a manufacturing error. Interior clean, binding tight. ; American Classic Series
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Cosmic Graffiti

By: Hepp, Barry

Price: $16.00

Publisher: Barry Hepp: 2005

Seller ID: 20571

Condition: Near Fine

44 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; White softcover booklet, 44 pages numbered to 41; Original poetry, commentary, epigraphs and bizarre humor from longtime Detroit cab driver. ; Author lightly penciled his name and phone number inside rear cover. Otherwise book is pristine. Scarce.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Year Book, The

By: Holmes, Oliver Wendell

Price: $17.00

Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin & Company: 1894

Seller ID: 20859

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

190 pages; 16mo (6.75") 17 cm; Small hardcover, green cloth, gilt lettering and decor, all edges inked green, green endpapers, frontispiece b/w photo of author, about 190 unnumbered pages, one poem for each day of the year. ; Copyright 1889, 1894. ; Superb collection of short poems and poetic excerpts from the pen of the great Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr, a pioneer physician and rare humorist. ; Old gift note penciled on front blank page. No other defects. Appears unread. ; Laid in: two tiny clippings, each with one very droll joke.
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Tenderloin : The Shadow World of Prostitutes, Pimps and Penny Ante Grifters (Paperback Original, 1968)

By: Holt, Aram

Price: $22.00

Publisher: Dominion Publishing Company: 1968

Seller ID: 13050

Condition: Very Good+

190 pages; 12mo (7") 18 cm; Full subtitle on front cover: 'Exploring the Seamy Side of Life, A Shadow World of Prostitutes, Pimps and Penny Ante Grifters'. ; Dominion Fact Book TNC 130. Reads like fiction. Publisher catalog in rear listing dozens of similar sexploitation titles. ; Light wear to edges of covers. Pages yellowed from age but not brittle. Otherwise clean and square, appears unread. Quite rare in any condition. ; Dominion Fact Book Series; Vol. 130
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Poetical Works of Thomas Hood, the : Enlarged and Revised Edition (Humorous and Epic Poems, 1886)

By: Hood, Thomas

Price: $18.00

Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell: 1886

Seller ID: 5416

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

608 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; For lovers of old-time humor. Poetical Works of Thomas Hood, Enlarged and Revised Edition, published by NY: Thomas Y. Crowell. Very attractive original full green cloth, black decor and gilt lettering. Dark green endpapers. Exterior states Thomas Hood's Poems. ; One of the most popular poets of his day. Includes Plea of the Midsummer Fairies, dedicated to Charles Lamb, and about 30 other epic and dramatic poems, plus about 80 humorous poems. ; Light exterior wear. No date but 'My daughter, Christmas 1886, Pontiac Mich' penned in old ink on front blank page. Pages...
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Mississippi Bubble, 1e, First Edition, 1902 : How the Star of Good Fortune Rose and Set and Rose Again, by a Woman's Grace, for One John Law of Lauristan, a Novel

By: Hough, Emerson; Illustrated by Henry Hutt

Price: $21.00

Publisher: Bowen-Merrill Company: 1902

Seller ID: 8219

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

452 pages; 12mo (7.75") 20 cm; Hardcover, dark gray-green ribbed cloth, striking silver lettering and decor. 6 glossy b/w illustrations including frontispiece. 17-page publisher catalog at rear. ; Same date, no other printings. Based on true events. Complete subtitle: 'How the Star of Good Fortune Rose and Set and Rose Again, by a Woman's Grace, for One John Law of Lauristan, a Novel'. ; Front endpaper notation dated Dec 25, 1902. Laid in: old strip of paper, on which is written in old ink, 'Love to mamma for a very happy birthday'. One blank rear page corgorbled. Book shows light edgewear...
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Register, the : Farce

By: Howells, William Dean

Price: $22.00

Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin & Company: 1893

Seller ID: 9292

Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket

91 pages; 24mo (5.25") 14 cm; Small hardcover (3.75 x 5.25 inches) 95 x 135 mm, dark green cloth decorated in black and gilt, all edges orange, 91 pages, ads for authors other books on endpapers. ; Copyright 1893 and 1884. Title page date 1893. ; Satirical dialogues set in boarding house on imaginary Melancthon street, Boston. William Dean Howells lived 1837-1920, poet, dramatist, literary critic, author of Rise of Silas Lapham and other popular books; columnist for Harper's Magazine 1900-1920, active Unitarian. ; Gift note penned on front blank page in old ink ('Three I love I say, Wells ...
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Man of Sorrows, The, a Little Journey to the Home of Jesus of Nazareth : Being a Sincere Attempt to Sketch the Life, Times and Teachings, and with Truth Limn the Personality of the Judean Prophet

By: Hubbard, Elbert

Price: $20.00

Publisher: Roycrofters: 1904

Seller ID: 15318

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

150 pages; 12mo (7.75") 20 cm; Published in November, 1904, by Roycrofters, an amazing publishing house where paper was made by hand, printing was by handpress, bindings were handsewn, and books were beautiful. This edition is bound in rich gray-brown suede leather with yapp edges, gilt title on front, pale gray moire-cloth liners, 150 heavy-duty pages, b/w decorations on title page, b/w decorative initials. ; Complete title: 'The Man of Sorrows, A Little Journey to the Home of Jesus of Nazareth : Being a Sincere Attempt to Sketch the Life, Times and Teachings, and with Truth Limn the Pers...
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So Here Cometh White Hyacinths : Being a Book of the Heart Wherein is an Attempt to Body Forth Ideas and Ideals for the Betterment of Men, Eke Women, Who Are Preparing for Life by Living

By: Hubbard, Elbert; Illustrated by Jules Gaspard

Price: $35.00

Publisher: Roycrofters: 1907

Seller ID: 15321

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

161 pages; 12mo (7.25") 19 cm; Published in the year 1907, by Roycrofters, an amazing publishing house where paper was made by hand, printing was by handpress, bindings were handsewn, and books were beautiful. This edition is bound in rich brown suede leather with yapp edges, title and decor stamped in black on front, dark brown moire-cloth liners, 161 heavy-duty pages, brown page-marker ribbon, monochrome decorative initials and headers. ; Frontispiece b/w portraits of Elbert Hubbard and Alice Moore Hubbard by Jules Gaspard. ; A book of wisdom and advice from one of the most well-known fr...
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Markham Affair, the : (1e, 1st Edition, 1925)

By: Hyatt, Stanley Portal

Price: $20.00

Publisher: Edward J. Clode: 1925

Seller ID: 21349

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

310 pages; 12mo (7.75") 20 cm; Hardcover, olive green cloth, gilt lettering, 310 pages. ; 1st edition, 1925. Same date. Mystery thriller. ; Best known as author of The Old Transport Road and Diary of a Soldier of Fortune, Stanley Portal Hyatt (1877-1914) was famed English-born African trader and adventurer. ; Almost no wear. Spine slightly faded but still readable. Very small old book label (Stewart Kidd, Booksellers and Stationers, Cincinnati) on rear endpaper. Lacks jacket. Scarce in any condition.
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Celtic Fairy Tales : Enchanting Fairy Tales from the Celtic Tradition

By: Jacobs, Joseph; Illustrated by John D. Batten

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing: 2014

Seller ID: 21619

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

1629142271 267 pages; 4to (10.25") 26 cm; Sturdy hardcover, green boards, green endpapers, [xvi] + 267 glossy pages, endnotes, illustrated decorative initials, 48 wonderful b/w illustrations including 8 full-page illustrations, 24 Celtic fairy tales from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cornwall. ; Originally published 1892. This is a beautiful facsimile reprint, 2014. ; Only a touch of exterior wear. No marks or major defects. Lacks jacket.
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A Living

By: Kaloustian, Heidi

Price: $14.00

Publisher: Heidi Kaloustian: 2010

Seller ID: 17580

Condition: Near Fine

0998356417 17 pages; 8vo (8.5") 22 cm; Green soffcover, 20 textured pages numbered to 17, 5 full-page color illustrations. ; A beautiful short story written and illustrated by Heidi Kaloustian, 2010. 'My father made his living gutting houses.' ; No defects. Scarce.
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Hypatia : Or, New Foes with an Old Face

By: Kingsley, Charles

Price: $16.00

Publisher: A. L. Burt Company: 1899

Seller ID: 21064

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

0554329859 444 pages; 12mo (7.5") 19 cm; Hardcover, green cloth, [xviii] + 444 + 2 pages, lengthy preface. ; Originally published 1853. This edition not dated but we assume 1899. ; Historical fiction set in 5th century CE and featuring the famous pagan astronomer-philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria who was the first well known woman philosopher in western history. ; Very minor shelfwear. Owner name and 1899 in old faded fountain pen on front endpaper. No other marks. Pages tanned from age but not brittle. Binding tight and square. ; Cornell Series
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Knickerbocker's a History of New York : From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, Author's Revised Edition, Complete in 1 Volume

By: Knickerbocker, Diedrich (Washington Irving)

Price: $30.00

Publisher: David McKay Company: 1870

Seller ID: 19736

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

414 pages; 12mo (7.5") 19 cm; Hardcover, tan leather over spine and corners, marbled boards and endpapers, top edge gilt, 414 pages, fake footnotes throughout, foreword by 'Seth Handaside'. 2-page publisher catalog in rear. ; Humorous fiction skewering pompous historical style of the era. Originally published 1818. This is 2nd edition, 1848, later printing, about 1870. ; Subtitle concluded: 'Containing, among many surprising and curious matters, the unutterable ponderings of Walter the Doubter, the disasterous projects of William the Testy, and the chivalric achievements of Peter the Heads...
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Moonlit Mind, the : (Limited Edition, Signed)

By: Koontz, Dean

Price: $125.00

Publisher: Charnel House: 2012

Seller ID: 18625

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

102 pages; 8vo (8.75") 22 cm; Hardcover, handbound in handmade black rose petal paper (actual rose petals are affixed to boards) with gilt spine lettering (no title on spine, just numbers and symbols) black laid endpapers, 102 pages. Includes small red and black ornamental illustrations here and there. ; Originally published in 2011 as isbn 9781469243900. This edition is 2012 with isbn 0927389657 or 9780927389655. Limited edition of 326, of which 300 are numbered and 26 are lettered, stated. This is numbered 92 and SIGNED on limitation page by Dean Koontz. Book designed by Joe Stefko. ; On...
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They Shall Run : Harriet Tubman Poems (Signed)

By: Lansana, Quraysh Ali

Price: $17.00

Publisher: Third World Press: 2004

Seller ID: 21644

Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket

088378257X 56 pages; 8vo (9.25") 23 cm; Hardcover, black boards, [viii] + 56 pages, 2 b/w photos, 40 original poems. Inscribed and SIGNED by author on title page. ; No defects to book or jacket.
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Category: Literature & Fiction