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Princesses: The Six Daughters of George III by: Fraser, Flora
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Princesses: The Six Daughters of George III by: Fraser, Flora

Hardcover. US, Knopf, 1st US, 2005-04-05, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 478 pages. Light edgewear to dust jacket, else a clean, tight copy. Record # 462398
Price: $12.00 

Queen Victoria's Other World by: Underwood, Peter
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Queen Victoria's Other World by: Underwood, Peter

London, Harrap, Ltd., 1986, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, Hardcover. 210 pages. Tail of spine bumped. Dust jacket with edgewear. Record # 507702
Price: $12.00 

Refuge and the Fortress, The : Britain and the Flight from Tyranny by: Seabrook, Jeremy
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Refuge and the Fortress, The : Britain and the Flight from Tyranny by: Seabrook, Jeremy

Softcover. US, Palgrave Macmillan, 2nd printing, 2008-12-23, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 259 pages, b&w photos. Light edgewear to wrappers, else a clean, tight copy. Record # 464240
Price: $12.00 

Return To Camelot, The: Chivalry And The English Gentleman  by: Girouard, Mark
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Return To Camelot, The: Chivalry And The English Gentleman by: Girouard, Mark

Hardcover. New Haven CT, Yale University Press , reprint, 1985, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 312 pages. Hardcover. Black & white photographs and illustrations. Gilt titles on spine. Small portion missing from rear end paper. Foxing to dust jacket interior. Otherwise clean, tight copy. Record # 613597
Price: $12.00 

Return To Camelot, The: Chivalry And The English Gentleman  by: Girouard, Mark
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Return To Camelot, The: Chivalry And The English Gentleman by: Girouard, Mark

Hardcover. New Haven CT, Yale University Press , reprint, 1985, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 312 pages. Hardcover. Reprint. Black & white photographs and illustrations. Gilt titles on spine. Dust jacket price clipped. Tear to front dust jacket cover, otherwise clean, tight copy. Record # 613598
Price: $12.00 

Romance and Reality of the Puritan Coast by: Garrett, Edmund H. (pictures), Illust. by: Edmund H. Garrett
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Romance and Reality of the Puritan Coast by: Garrett, Edmund H. (pictures), Illust. by: Edmund H. Garrett

Hardcover. Boston, Little Brown & Co., 1st, 1897, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 221 pages. Illustrated by Edmund H. Garrett with 80 b/w drawings (including frontispiece and title page), some in-text and some full page. A vivid journey through picturesque landscapes and historic towns of the North Shore, the heartland of the Puritans. Previous owner's name on front flyleaf. B/W frontispiece and illustrated title page. Top edge gilt. Pages lightly age toned. green cloth with gilt decoration, pictorial, and lettering on front and spine. Minor edgewear and wear to top and bottom of spine. Corners very lightly rubbed and bumped. Record # 803243
Price: $50.00 

Russia's First World War: Social and Economic History by: Gatrell, Peter
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Russia's First World War: Social and Economic History by: Gatrell, Peter

Softcover. Harlow, England, Pearson Education Limited, 1st, 2005, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 318 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. The story of Russia's First World War remains largely unknown, neglected by historians who have been more interested in the grand drama that unfolded in 1917. This book shows that war is itself revolutionary in that it ruptures established social and economic ties, but also creates new social and economic relationships, affiliations, practices and opportunities. Clean copy. Record # 33976
Price: $25.00 

Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII by: Starkey, David
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Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII by: Starkey, David

Hardcover. US, HarperCollins, 1st, 2003-07-08, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 852 pages, illustrations in color anmd b&w. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to dust jacket. Record # 462162
Price: $12.00 

Soldiers: Fighting Men's Lives, 1901-2001 by: Ziegler, Philip
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Soldiers: Fighting Men's Lives, 1901-2001 by: Ziegler, Philip

Hardcover. US, Knopf, 1st, 2002-02-26, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 331 pages. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to dust jacket. Record # 466420
Price: $12.00 

Sphere History of Literature: English Poetry and Prose 1540-1674 by: Ricks, Christopher (ed.)
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Sphere History of Literature: English Poetry and Prose 1540-1674 by: Ricks, Christopher (ed.)

Hardcover. London, Sphere Reference, Reprint, 1986, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 468 pages. Maroon cloth, gilt. Very good color dust jacket has partial sticker markings. Record # 604529
Price: $12.00 

Structural Study of Myth and Totemism (A.S.A. Monographs 5) by: Leach, Edmund (Editor)
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Structural Study of Myth and Totemism (A.S.A. Monographs 5) by: Leach, Edmund (Editor)

Softcover. London, England, Tavistock Publications, Reprint, 1971, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 185 pages. Softcover. Wrapper has some tanning/spotting from age. Back cover has previous bookstore label (see image). Some tanning/foxing to edges, pages clean. Binding good. Record # 33441
Price: $12.00 

That Noble Cabinet: A History of the British Museum by: Miller, Edward
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That Noble Cabinet: A History of the British Museum by: Miller, Edward

Hardcover. Athens, Ohio, Ohio University Press, 1st, 1974, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 400 pages, Illustrated in b&w. Ex-library with usual markings and stamping. Gutter starting to open at page 64-65. Dust jacket very good. Record # 510428
Price: $12.00 

The Connecticut River by: Hill, Evan, Illust. by: Stekl, William F.
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The Connecticut River by: Hill, Evan, Illust. by: Stekl, William F.

Hardcover. Middletown, CT, Wesleyan University Press, 2nd pr., 1972, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 142 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in fair condition, with chipping to the top and bottom of the spine. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography throughout. This book is about the history of the Connecticut River, from its headwaters in northern New England to its end in Long Island Sound. Informative yet entertaining, the book provides a tour of the area while describing its long history and its importance in the story of New England. This is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34199
Price: $12.00 

The History of Amelia by: Fielding, Henry
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The History of Amelia by: Fielding, HenryThe History of Amelia by: Fielding, Henry

The History of Amelia by: Fielding, Henry

Hardcover. Glasgow, George Routledge and Sons, Early Reprint, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 406 pages plus ads, hardcover. Covers are in good condition for their age despite some minor staining and edge wear. Interior pages are mostly clean and bright, but the outside edge of the pages have a slight damp stain. B&W illustrations throughout. This is a satirical novel about the life and adventures of a young woman, Amelia, and her fortunes in love and business. The story is set in 18th century England and follows Amelia's journey from a naive and innocent girl to a mature and independent woman. Previous owner stamped their name and placed a sticker on the front end pages, otherwise clean copy. Record # 33938
Price: $15.00 

The Landscape of Community: A History of Communal Forests in New England by: McCullough, Robert
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The Landscape of Community: A History of Communal Forests in New England by: McCullough, Robert

Hardcover. Hanover NH, University Press of New England, 1st, 1995, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 403 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. New England's tradition of forested communities stretches unbroken to the 17th century, when the earliest settlers worked common wood lots or set aside timbered public lands to support residents, churches, and schools. The history of these reserves offers insights into the debate over the benefits of preservation over economic development. Clean copy. Record # 33687
Price: $18.00 

The Manston Spitfire TB752 & Pilot's Notes for Spitfire IX, XI & XVI by: Deal, Lewis E.
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The Manston Spitfire TB752 & Pilot's Notes for Spitfire IX, XI & XVI by: Deal, Lewis E.The Manston Spitfire TB752 & Pilot's Notes for Spitfire IX, XI & XVI by: Deal, Lewis E.

The Manston Spitfire TB752 & Pilot's Notes for Spitfire IX, XI & XVI by: Deal, Lewis E.

Softcover. Rochester, England, North Kent Books, 2nd Revised, 1986, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 142 pages Manston Spitfire, and 41 pages Pilot's Notes. These two volumes on the British Spitfire are both bound in paper wrappers without dust jackets. Covers and interior pages are both also clean and bright. Bindings are solid. Contains B&W photography throughout. "The Manston Spitfire TB752" offers a detailed account of one particular iconic aircraft flown by the Royal Air Force during World War II. Alongside captivating images, readers will find a wealth of information, including technical specifications, operational history, and personal anecdotes from those who piloted and maintained this particular Spitfire. "Pilot's Notes for Spitfire," is a fascinating 3rd edition (1947 reprint) created by the Air Ministry in order to quickly train pilots on these remarkable flying machine. Clean copies. Record # 34060
Price: $15.00 

The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States: Volume 1: Trucial States and United Arab Emirates, 1951-1980 by: Yates, Athol Lord, Cliff
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The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States: Volume 1: Trucial States and United Arab Emirates, 1951-1980 by: Yates, Athol Lord, Cliff

Softcover. Warwick, England, Helion & Company, Ltd., 1st, 2019, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 64 pages, soft cover. Covers are slightly warped, but are still in very good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography throughout. This book is a part of the "Middle East @ War" series, itself being volume No. 16. This book presents the history of the military and police forces in the Middle East. Clean copy. Record # 34502
Price: $12.00 

The Needle's Eye: Woman and Work in the Age of Revolution by: Miller, Marla R.
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The Needle's Eye: Woman and Work in the Age of Revolution by: Miller, Marla R.

Softcover. Amherst, MA, The University of Massachusetts Press, 1st, 2006, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 302 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography throughout. This book illuminates the significance of women's work in the clothing trades of the early Republic. Drawing on diaries, letters, reminiscences, ledgers, and material culture, it explores the contours of working women's lives in rural New England, offering a nuanced view of their varied ranks and roles. Clean copy. Record # 34092
Price: $28.00 

The New England Primer by: Harris, Benjamin
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The New England Primer by: Harris, Benjamin

Softcover. Boston, Ginn & Company, Reprint, 1904, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Unpaginated, soft cover. Covers and interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. This book was the first reading primer designed for the American colonies. It became the most successful educational textbook published in the 17th century United States, and was the foundation of most schooling before the 1790s. This reprint is a tiny edition, only about 4 inches tall. Clean copy. Record # 33864
Price: $20.00 

The Progressive Yankees: Republican Reformers in New Hampshire, 1906-1916 by: Wright, James
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The Progressive Yankees: Republican Reformers in New Hampshire, 1906-1916 by: Wright, James

Hardcover. Hanover, NH, University Press of New England, 1st, 1987, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 261 pages, hardcover. Black cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography and tables throughout. This book is a political history of the progressive movement in New Hampshire, and discusses the reforms made during the administration of Governor Robert Perkins Bass. Clean copy. Record # 34234
Price: $20.00 

The Road to Wigan Pier by: Orwell, George
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The Road to Wigan Pier by: Orwell, George

Softcover. NY, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1st thus, 1958, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 232 pages, soft cover. Covers have some minor scuffing and edge wear, but are in overall good condition. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. The first part of this book vividly documents the shocking poverty, unemployment, and grim, dangerous conditions of the working class in industrial northern England during the 1930s, focusing on miners and dilapidated housing. In the second part he presents a critical analysis of socialism, defending it as a necessary solution while criticizing the middle-class intellectuals who champion it, arguing for a more relatable commonsense approach rooted in justice and liberty to unite society against fascism. Contains some markings by the previous owner in blue pen throughout. Record # 34217
Price: $12.00 

The Savoy: The Romance of a Great Hotel by: Jackson, Stanley
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The Savoy: The Romance of a Great Hotel by: Jackson, StanleyThe Savoy: The Romance of a Great Hotel by: Jackson, Stanley

The Savoy: The Romance of a Great Hotel by: Jackson, Stanley

Hardcover. NY, E. P. Dutton & Co., 1st, 1964, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 318 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is significantly worn, with a mix of open and closed tears. Pink cloth covers underneath are clean and bright, as are the interior pages. Binding is solid. This book chronicles the history and glamour of the iconic Savoy Hotel in London, from its opening in 1889 through the book's publication in 1964. B&W photography throughout. Clean copy. Record # 33735
Price: $15.00 

The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero by: Kalush, WilliamSloman, Larry
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The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero by: Kalush, William Sloman, Larry

Hardcover. NY, Atria Books, 1st thus, 2006, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 592 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. This biography draws on newly uncovered archives and the co-author's expertise in magic to reveal Houdini's secret work as a spy for the United States and England. It includes his post-war efforts to expose the fraudulent activities of spiritualist mediums, and the plot organized by Arthur Conan Doyle to have him murdered. Clean copy. Record # 33737
Price: $18.00 

The Story of the Renaissance by: Hudson, William Henry
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The Story of the Renaissance by: Hudson, William HenryThe Story of the Renaissance by: Hudson, William Henry

The Story of the Renaissance by: Hudson, William Henry

Hardcover. London, England, George G. Harrap & Company LTD., Reprint, 1928, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 268 pages, hardcover. Navy covers with gilt are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Minor bumping to the top and bottom of the spine. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography throughout. This book is a condensed history of the renaissance in Europe, primarily focussing on the stories of Italy, France, Germany, and England. Paste-in with previous owner's name is present on inside front cover, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34074
Price: $12.00 


  
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