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Cabell, James Branch Some of Us: Cabell, James Branch Some of Us Hardcover. New York: Robert M. McBride and Co. 1930. 1st Edition. Fine. First edition, one of 1295 copies signed by the author. Near fine with very minor toning to spin

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Tyler, Anne: Tyler, Anne. Searching for Caleb. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976. First edition, in original dust jacket. Near-fine. Free shipping for this item within the continental US.

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1812 Newspaper Federal Republican Baltimore: January 24, 1812 issue of "Federal Republican & Commercial Gazette" issued at Baltimore. Interesting ads and US financials inside. Also brief on earthquake near St. Louis. Fine, folio. Reserve: $20.00

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Huckleberry Finn, near fine first edition: Heading: Author: Twain, Mark Title: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade) Place Published: New York Publisher:Charles L. Webster Date Published: 1885 Description: <

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NOUVELLES RECREATIONS PHYSIQUES ET MATHEMATIQUES– GUYOT: Paris. 1769. Chez Gueffier. 4 volumes. 1st Edition. Bound in marbled boards with calf leather spine and tips. Illustrated with 74 folding plates – most beautifully hand-colored. A near fine copy wit

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Title: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Author: Mark Twain Edition: First Edtion/Mixed State Publishing Info: Charles L.Webster Subject: Condition: Near Fine Reserve: $1,750.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat

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Faulkner, William The Town: Faulkner, William The Town Hard Cover. New York: Random House, 1957. First Edition. Near Fine / Dust Jacket Included. First edition, limited issue of 450 numbered copies. Signed by Faulkner on the lim

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William Faulkner at Nagano, with Photos: FAULKNER AT NAGANO. EDITED BY ROBERT A. JELLIFFE. Tokyo: Kenkyusha, 1956. 1st edition (stated.) 7.25" x 5". viii, 206, [1] pp. + 4 photographic plates. Hardcover in jacket. Book Near Fine, jacket with

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Cather, Willa The Professor's House: Cather, Willa The Professor's House Hard Cover. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1925. Limited. Near Fine. First edition, limited issue. One of 185 (225 total) numbered copies signed by the author. Publishe

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Faulkner, William Notes on a Horsethief: Faulkner, William Notes on a Horsethief Calbert, Elizabeth. Hard Cover. Greenville, MS: The Levee Press, 1950. Limited. Near Fine. Decorations by Elizabeth Calvert. First edition, only printing, limit

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To Kill a Mockingbird Signed by Harper Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird Signed by Harper Lee 1999. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Signed on a bookplate provided by the Los Angeles Library Foundation Awards Dinner in 1995 on the occasion of the p

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Easton Press collectors two volume set of "The Works of John Adams": 1992 Easton Press, two volume collectors edition of "The Works of John Adams" second president of the U.S. Volumes are in near mint condition, leather bound with gold gilt pages and decoration.

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U.S. Navy Dive and Torpedo Bombers of World War II: SKU #: 033144 Title: U.S. Navy Dive and Torpedo Bombers of World War II (First Edition) Description: With their stout airframes, innovative airbrake designs and near-vertical dive capabilities, U.S. N

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Ulysses S. Grant Personal Memoirs; Two Volumes: Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, two bound volumes. Pub. Charles L. Webster & company New York, 1885 Inscribed: " These volumes are dedicated to the American Soldier and Sailor. U.S. Grant, New York Ci

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Native Flowers & Ferns of the U. S. - near fine in

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The Native Flowers and Ferns of the United States in Their Botanical, Horticultural and Popular Aspects – Series II, Volume I by Thomas Meehan. Pub. 1880 by American Nat. History Publishing Co. and Volume II pub. 1879 by L. Prang and Company – first edition thus. A landmark set containing 96 collectible full-page botanical chromolithographs. Art Print retailers currently list chromolithographs from this same set anywhere from $30 to $95 each. This is a premiere, original set in full decorative leather with fine bindings that feature five raised bands on the spine and gilt dentelles on both the outside and inside covers. The books feel as though they’ve never been open. Only evidence of use is a small amount of scuffing on the tips and a few points along bottom edges and spine extremities. 7.75 x 10.5 - 196 and 200 pp. including Index.

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