![[MINIATURE] [CHILDREN'S DEVOTIONAL] JESUS REZO CONTIGO](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/580/618/1614618580.0.m.jpg)
[MINIATURE] [CHILDREN'S DEVOTIONAL] JESUS REZO CONTIGO
Mexico: Publicaciones Paulinas, S. A., 1961. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Miniature [3 1/2 x 2 3/8"], in the publisers' blue cloth with the silhouette of a cherub in gilt to the upper board; 77 pages, followed by [1] Index, with about 22 colored plates; the text with headings printed in red.~~The prayers are: Por la Manana; Por... Read More
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[PRINTMAKING] PRINTS OF JAPANESE PAINTINGS
(10) 10 ½” x 9 ¼” cardboard prints of paintings by Japanese artists Kaneshima Keika (1892-1974), Yokoyama Taikan (1868-1958), and others, encased in faded blue bookshell with string ribbon enclosure. Extensive foxing of box; prints in good condition. c.1980-1990.
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ANCIENT CHINESE IDEOLOGISTS
With paper-cuts and stamps of Confucius, Mencius; Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu; Mosi; and Xunzi. The papercuts are splendid. In Chinese and in English. Paper-covered boards in a printed clamshell box. The binding is Near Fine and the paper cuts are Fine. The clamshell box has a bit of wear but is quite sturdy.... Read More
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FAMILY SKETCHES: ANCESTORS OF J. MCFARLAND WILLIAMS, JR.
Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Boards slightly bowed; scant pencil marginalia in text; blue cloth binding. Very Good binding.
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MAP OF MARSEILLE, FROM MAPS MODERN & ANCIENT
London: Baldwin & Cradock, 1830. A colored map of Marseille. Measuring about 14 x 16.5 in.
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![[MAPS] GAZETTEER OF THE WORLD. THE WORLD: UPON GLOBULAR PROJECTION AND WITH A GAZETTEER OF INFORMATION](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/759/856/1679856759.0.m.jpg)
[MAPS] GAZETTEER OF THE WORLD. THE WORLD: UPON GLOBULAR PROJECTION AND WITH A GAZETTEER OF INFORMATION
Boston; et al.: Home Educator Co, 1907. Very Good binding. Map of the world, with gazetteer; 34 x 39”, folded in black paper covered portfolio, lettered in silver; there is a trace of separation at a couple of the folds.~~Includes Railroad mileage, total wealth, debt. Very Good binding.
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Historical Sketches of the Missions Under the Care of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia: Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church, 1886. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+ binding. Containing much information concerning missions among North American Indians; missions in Africa, Persia, Mexico, Siam, etc. With numerous folding maps. In publisher's maroon cloth, which has had some discreet toning. Titling in gilt. Very Good+ binding.
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REPORT ON STEAM CARRIAGES, BY A SELECT COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS OF GREAT BRITAIN
Washington, [D.C.]: Duff Green, 1832. Printed self-wrappers newly bound in marbelized papers with a linen spine. The British report on steam carriages reprinted by the House of Representatives. From the era when Congress was actively interested in the development of rail transportation in this country.
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![[BOOKS ON BOOKS] [CATALOG] BOOKS FROM CHAPEL HILL. SPRING AND SUMMER 1939](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/851/946/1618946851.0.m.jpg)
[BOOKS ON BOOKS] [CATALOG] BOOKS FROM CHAPEL HILL. SPRING AND SUMMER 1939
Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press. Stapled pamphet, with photographic front cover and "Books About the South" listed on the rear cover; 25 pages, with black and white photographs as illustrations, and sometimes quite comprehensive and useful text regarding the books published in 1939,
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THE HOLY BIBLE, CONTAINING THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS: TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL TONGUES, AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED, BY HIS MAJESTY'S SPECIAL COMMAND. | THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GREEK; AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED, BY HIS MAJESTY'S SPECIAL COMMAND. | THE PSALMS OF DAVID IN METRE. (ONE VOLUME)
Edinburgh: Printed by Sir J. H. Blair and J. Bruce, 1800. Full Leather. Very Good binding. The Old and New Testament of the King James Bible, with a separate issue of The Psalms of David in Metre bound in at the rear, published by the same printer the year after this edition of the Holy Bible. Also with... Read More
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![[AMERICANA] [CAPITOL BLDG.] MORRISON'S STRANGER'S GUIDE AND ETIQUETTE, FOR WASHINGTON CITY AND ITS VICINITY](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/309/523/1376523309.0.m.jpg)
[AMERICANA] [CAPITOL BLDG.] MORRISON'S STRANGER'S GUIDE AND ETIQUETTE, FOR WASHINGTON CITY AND ITS VICINITY
Washington: W. H. and O. H. Morrison, 1864. Sixth Edition. Very Good binding. 24mo in brown cloth in a fine hexagonal grain, over flexible boards; embossed in blind, with titling in gilt to the upper board. Illustrated with 3 folding plans of the Capitol, and 27 plate, 3 of which are folding, [Note: The LOC copy... Read More
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![[MINIATURE] [FOLDING MAP] MAP OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VA. A SOUVENIR OF THE YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL, OCTOBER 18th, 1881](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/447/897/1675897447.0.m.jpg)
[MINIATURE] [FOLDING MAP] MAP OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VA. A SOUVENIR OF THE YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL, OCTOBER 18th, 1881
[Richmond?]: [Not identified], 1881. Soft Cover. Good binding. A folding map, in worn printed wrappers; the wrappers are 3 /18” x 1 7/8”; the map itself when unfolded is 9 1/2” x 14 1/4”; the wrappers are chipped, not affecting any text; the folded map is separated at several of the folds; it has a “Key” in the... Read More
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UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL/TRAINING CENTER. FORT GORDON, GEORGIA: COMPANY F, SECOND BATTALION, 1st REGIMENT
Albert Love Enterprises, 1964. Very Good binding. Illustrated with color photographs throughout. Minor surface loss to the front pastedown, and to the "Dismounted Drill and Manual of Arms" page. Very Good binding.
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HOSTETTER'S ILLUSTRETE FORENEDE STATERS ALMANAK. 1879. FOR KJOBMAND, HAANDVARKSMAND, BJERGMAND, FORPAGTERE, PLANTAGEEIERE, SAMT TIL ALMINDELIGT HUUSBRUG
Pittsburgh, PA: Hostetter & Smith, 1878. Stapled Pamphlet. Very Good binding. A bright copy of an uncommon Norwegian language issue of Hostetter's Almanac for 1879. In the publisher's blue printed wrappers. String tie at the top corner. 36 pp. Very Good binding.
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LAY-BAPTISM INVALID. AN ESSAY TO PROVE, THAT SUCH BAPTISM IS NULL AND VOID, When Administered in Opposition to The Divine Right of the Apostolical Succession
London: Henry Clements, 1712. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Original brown leather boards; new leather spine. No pencil or ink markings in text. Stain at bottom on rear page. Boards lightly soiled. Small chip near bottom corner of front board with small piece of leather missing. Small chips near bottom of rear board with pieces of leather missing.... Read More
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![[SPECIAL PRESS] TYPOPHILIA: AN ASSORTMENT OF PRINTINGS BY AND RELATING TO THE TYPOPHILES CLUB](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/311/485/1606485311.0.m.jpg)
[SPECIAL PRESS] TYPOPHILIA: AN ASSORTMENT OF PRINTINGS BY AND RELATING TO THE TYPOPHILES CLUB
A gathering of imprints by and relating to the Typophiles Club, housed in a bespoke blue cloth covered dropback box, with a morocco label. Included are: ~1. Welcome Fritz Kredel in portfolio: [an impression of the city, by Hans Alexander Mueller;[Greeting from George Salter];Good friends, greetings! -- Fritz Kredel,[Warren Chappell] ; Die Seelenwanderung [by Warren Chappell]; Fritz Kredel :... Read More
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![CHURCHES OF YORKSHIRE. VOLUME I: ABEL, METHLEY, SKELTON, BOLTON PERCY, THIRSK, BIRKIN, BUDWITH [bound with] VOLUME II (partial): PATRINGTON, SKIRLAUGH, ROTHERHAM](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/178/951/1108951178.0.m.jpg)
CHURCHES OF YORKSHIRE. VOLUME I: ABEL, METHLEY, SKELTON, BOLTON PERCY, THIRSK, BIRKIN, BUDWITH [bound with] VOLUME II (partial): PATRINGTON, SKIRLAUGH, ROTHERHAM
Leeds: T. W. Green and Co, 1844. Hard Cover. near Very Good binding. [2], [iv], 38, [2], 18, 16, 18, 16, 16, 16, 73 (Volume I is serially paginated, Volume II, through paginated). Relatively uncommon work. This copy bound with most of Volume II (though no title or contents page); all lithographic plates are present as called by... Read More
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![[SCIENCE] INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATORS. INDEPENDENT WIRELESS TELEGRAPH COMPANY](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/426/329/1693329426.0.m.jpg)
[SCIENCE] INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATORS. INDEPENDENT WIRELESS TELEGRAPH COMPANY
New York: Independent Wireless Telegraph Company, 1930. 8vo; in green cloth binding; with titling stamped in gold; the staples holding the book together have worn through the cloth and are rusted; a bit of the titling has worn away but is still legible.~~A blank log book with instructions for operating the wireless telegraph. With two folding charts. The Independent... Read More
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LIVRET DE DETAIL DE L'OFFICIER COMMANDANT DE COMPAGNIE
Metz: Chez Veronnai, Imprimeur-Libraire pour les Troupes de tourte Armes, 1828. Full Leather. Entries in French from the late 1820's and 1830 citing infractions of various officers and the punishment (mutations, punitions). The officer's partially filled out Dance Card (contredances and valses) is to be found in the pocket. In wallet binding. The title page is present... Read More
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LIST AND DIRECTORY, OFFICERS OF THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS, U. S. ARMY. JULY 15, 1921
Washington, D. C.: Office, Quartermaster General, 1921. Stapled Pamphlet. Good binding. The list of Officers for the Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army, July 15, 1921. Responsible for the general supply of the Army, as well as material distribution and other support services, the Quartermaster Corps is crucial to the effectiveness of the US Army throughout its history.... Read More
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NEW JERSEY: Past and Present 1524 - 1896
M. C. Spaulding. Hard Cover. near Very Good binding. Previous owner's name written at top of title page. No pencil or ink markings in text. Maroon cloth binding with gilt lettering. Boards are soiled. Small tears and closed tears at top and bottom of spine with fraying of cloth at top of spine. near... Read More
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THE BOUQUET, OR SPIRIT OF THE ENGLISH ANNUALS, FOR 1835
Philadelphia: Thomas T. Ash, 1835. Full Leather. Very Good binding. A gift book from 1835. The Bouquet, or Spirit of the English Annuals. Frontispiece. Lacking endpapers; scattered foxing; personal inscription on the recto of the frontispiece. Embossed calf, with a chipped leather label on the spine. Gilt tooled turn ins. All edges gilt. Ribbon marker laid in. Uncommon,... Read More
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FLAGS AND PENNANTS OF THE CIVIL WAR. PLATE CLXXV. ATLAS TO ACCOMPANY THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION & CONFEDERATE ARMIES 1861-1865
New York: Julius Bien & Co. Lithographers | Government Printing Office, 1891. The large plate showing principal flags and pennants of the United States Army and the Army of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. Lovelycolor lithographs. From the National Flag, the Cavalry and Light Artillery Flag, the division flags, and of course the... Read More
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MINUTES OF THE SECOND ASSOCIATE REFORMED SYNOD OF THE WEST, HELD AT SIDNEY, OHIO, OCTOBER 19th, 1855
Pittsburgh: W. S. Haven, 1855. Quite a scarce item with no copies located in OCLC. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church is one of the old of the theologically and socially conservative denomination in this country. Billy Graham's parents were members of one of the churches of this denomination. Disbount pamphlet.
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![[ENGLAND] THE COMPLETE GAZETTEER OF ENGLAND AND WALES; OR AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE CITIES, TOWNS, AND VILLAGES, IN THE KINGDOM. [COMPLETE IN 2 VOLUMES]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/845/409/1581409845.0.m.jpg)
[ENGLAND] THE COMPLETE GAZETTEER OF ENGLAND AND WALES; OR AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE CITIES, TOWNS, AND VILLAGES, IN THE KINGDOM. [COMPLETE IN 2 VOLUMES]
London: G. Robinson and R. Baldwin, 1775. First Edition. Full Leather. Very Good binding. Two 12mo. volumes in speckled calf with raised bands and crimson morocco labels; cracked at the gutters but boards are holding well; each volume with a contemporary signature "Lucy Herring" on the front endpapers; each volume with title leaf; there is minor loss to... Read More
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