Hardcover. Hanover, N. H., University Press of New England, 1st, 1997, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 198 pages, review slips laid in, very clean, tight copy. Record # 800744
Softcover. London, England, Thames & Hudson, 1st thus, 2013, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 319 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains gorgeous full-color photography throughout. This book aims to supply a broad survey of the textiles produced today and in the past in the Islamic world, putting them in their social and historical context, and sorted by country. This is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Previous owner signed their first name in black sharpie at the top right corner of the front cover, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34400
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
Hardcover. NY, Reynal & Company, 1st, 1958, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 186 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has a few tiny chips near the spine, but has otherwise been well protected by a plastic cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. In this book, a nightclub musician tells of his love affair with a young girl whose maternal feelings for a platonic friend considerably complicate all three lives. Clean copy. Record # 33829
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
Hardcover. Southfield, England, Merrick & Day, 1st, 2nd Impression, 1998, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 240 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. This book is a comprehensive guide to curtain-making. Contains full color photography and B&W illustrations throughout. This is a large-form book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 33947
Hardcover. Hanover, N.H., University Press of New England, 1st, 1999, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 80 pages, review slips laid in, very clean, tight copy, like new. Record # 800717
Softcover. Piermont, NH, Bunker Hill Publishing, 1st, 2011, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 224 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains full-color photography throughout. This book is designed and written in a practical, no nonsense comprehensive style, providing low-cost, beautiful, and Earth-friendly ways to green your landscapes and supply an adequate habitat for a whole variety of declining species. Clean copy. Record # 34410
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
Hardcover. Rutland VT, Charles E. Tuttle Company, 2nd Print, 1981, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 222 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in fair condition. Cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. B&W and color photographs throughout. This book includes sections on the technical aspects of ceramics, pottery making in New England, the Nortons of Bennington, production of the Norton kilns, as well as comparisons to the production process of other kilns. Appendices include: glossary, genealogical chart, description of marks. Clean copy. Record # 33674
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
Hardcover. London, England, William Stange, 1840 Edition , 1840, Book: Poor, Dust Jacket: None, 486 pages, hardcover. Marbled leather covers are in poor condition, both boards have separated from the binding, and the spine has been laid on top. Interior pages have some foxing throughout, but all text blocks are legible. This volume is in need of rebinding. Robinson Crusoe is the classic tale of an English sailor marooned on a desert island for nearly three decades. An ordinary man struggling to survive in extraordinary circumstances, he wrestles with fate and the nature of God. Defoe's popular story, initially published in 1719, is one of the most widely published books in the world. This is an uncommon William Strange edition of the novel which contains a biographical a memoir of the author, and is embellished with numerous illustrations by J. J. Grandville, engraved on wood by George Dorrington. The previous owner's name is written in pen on front end page, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34062
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hardcover. Lebanon, NH, University Press of New England, 1st, 2002, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 249 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in good condition. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Short inscription by the author on the title page, to a fellow writer. The relocation of a historic round barn in northern Vermont forms the backdrop against which a cast of unusual characters struggle to realize their frustrated desires. A first novel. Clean copy. Record # 33799
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
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
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
Hardcover. London, England, Studio Editions, Ltd., 1st thus, 1994, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, Unpaginated, hardcover. Dust jacket has some edge wear and wrinkling, but is still in good condition overall. Burgundy cloth boards have one spot of damage along the top edge of the rear cover. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains over 150 finely detailed B&W copperplate engravings throughout. This book is a facsimile edition of the Birmingham-based firm of Timmins & Sons' tools pattern book. Clean copy. Record # 34352
Hardcover. London, U.K., Oxford University Press, Reprint, 1968, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 327 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has some edge wear, and chipping is present on the rear. Blue cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W tables and graphs throughout. This book uses historical documents to chronicle Edward I's methodical reduction of Welsh independence, which he achieved through many years of building strategic castles, conducting "scorched earth" sweeps, and establishing loyal local nobles. Clean copy. Record # 34226
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