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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 34 pages. 10.00x8.00x0.09 inches. In Stock.

HARDCOVER. Hardcover edition. reprint edition, 341pp, octavo in glossy boards. From the library of Dale W. Rice, famed writer/researcher/collector of natural history, and founder of the Dale W. Rice Memorial Library in Seattle, WA. light spot of printing glue top and bottom page edges, tight binding, Dale Rice bookplate, clean throughout, Very Good-.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 404pp. Tiny page edge stain, one note of maginalia. B8.

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Read Books LTD, 2011. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Softcover. Zustand: Used - As New. None. As new. Spine, binding and covers all fine and contents very clean throughout. 271 pages.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. First reprinted in 2019. Reprint of original documents concerning the Salem Witchcraft trials of 1692. 282 pages plus brief modern introduction. Very slight crease bottom of front cover. Otherwise it would be near fine. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least £6.60.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Reprint. 30 pages. soft covers near fine, no creases or marks. Contents clean and tight, no inscriptions, no foxing. A near fine copy. Size: 8vo. Book.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9781446520284.

Zustand: Very Good.

Original publisher's black cloth hardback, silver lettering spine, pictorial dustjacket, large 4to: illustrated endpapers, frontispiece, 192pp. hunderds plates & illustrations, introduction, table of contents chateaux, index. Dustjacket some light wear.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book will teaches children about.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the esteemed bartender of the St. Louis Country Club, Tom Bullock, this fascinating volume is a collection of vintage cocktail recipes, popular in the Golden Age of Mixology. First published in 1917, this curated recipe book features pre-prohibition American cocktails and celebrates the timeless tradition of refined libations. Offering a wealth of mixological knowledge, Tom Bullock's The Ideal Bartender is the perfect volume for both novice and seasoned bartenders. Explore over one hundred cocktail recipes in this meticulous collection. Vintage Cookery Books presents this new edition featuring introductory excerpts by William Schmidt and George Winter.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1925 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Haircut' is a dark satire about moral blindness. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his first semester. In 1907, Lardner obtained his first job as journalist with the South Bend Times. Six years later, he published his first successful book, You Know Me Al, an epistolary novel written in the form of letters by 'Jack Keefe', a bush-league baseball player, to a friend back home. A huge hit, the book earned the appreciation of Virginia Woolf and others. Lardner went on to write such well-known short stories as 'Haircut', 'Some Like Them Cold', 'The Golden Honeymoon', 'Alibi Ike', and 'A Day with Conrad Green'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris was born in London, England in 1834. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy genre, being a direct influence on authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien. As well as fiction, Morris penned poetry and essays. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This early work on Indian Slipper making is a fascinating read for any shoemaking enthusiast or historian. Comprising a step-by-step illustrated guide to making Indian slippers, it is a thoroughly recommended title for the cobbler's shelf. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The classic Middle Eastern story of Aladdin is presented here in this modern edition, beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane. The famous tale is part of the widely-known collection 'One Thousand and One Nights', added in the 18th century by Frenchman Antoine Galland. It tells the story of an impoverished young man called Aladdin who, with the help of a magic lamp that he finds, becomes rich and powerful beyond his wildest dreams. An exciting an charming tale, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' is perfect bedtime reading material for children. Walter Crane (1845 - 1915) was an English book illustrator and artist considered as being among the most prolific and influential children's book producers of his generation. Crane also played a significant role in the Arts and Crafts movement, producing many illustrations, paintings, children's books, and more. Some notable books Crane illustrated include: Edmund Spenser's 'Faerie Queene' (1894-1896), 'Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales' (1910), and 'A Fairy Garland' (1929). Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This antiquarian volume contains an accessible and concise guide to pruning, with information on the correct methods for pruning rose trees, fruit trees, ornamental trees and shrubs, and many other plants commonly found in the garden. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this text will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in gardening, and it would make for a great addition to collections of gardening literature. Although old, the information contained within its pages is timeless, and will be of as much service to modern readers as it was when first published. We are republishing this vintage text now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book contains Mahatma Gandhi's 1943 work, 'Conquest Of Self'. This inspiring text would make for a worthy addition to any personal library, and will be of special interest to fans and collectors of Mahatma Gandhi's seminal work. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 - 1948) was the most significant leader in the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. He championed non-violent civil disobedience, civil rights, and personal freedom for all people. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The classic Middle Eastern story of Aladdin is presented here in this modern edition, beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane. The famous tale is part of the widely-known collection 'One Thousand and One Nights', added in the 18th century by Frenchman Antoine Galland. It tells the story of an impoverished young man called Aladdin who, with the help of a magic lamp that he finds, becomes rich and powerful beyond his wildest dreams. An exciting an charming tale, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' is perfect bedtime reading material for children. Walter Crane (1845 - 1915) was an English book illustrator and artist considered as being among the most prolific and influential children's book producers of his generation. Crane also played a significant role in the Arts and Crafts movement, producing many illustrations, paintings, children's books, and more. Some notable books Crane illustrated include: Edmund Spenser's 'Faerie Queene' (1894-1896), 'Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales' (1910), and 'A Fairy Garland' (1929). Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Fine. leichte Gebrauchsspuren / minor wear---. nein.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This vintage text contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to cleaning and repairing clocks. Complete with simple step-by-step instructions and a plethora of detailed, useful illustrations, this timeless text is ideal for anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-digest guide pertaining to watch repair. Although old, the information contained herein will still be of considerable utility to the modern reader, and it would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: How a Simple Clock Works, Clock Repairers' Tools and Materials, General Repairs to Escapements, Recoil Escapements and their Repair, Dead-beat Escapements and their Repair, Cleaning Simple Clocks, Cleaning Dutch Clocks, etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Conquest of Bread' is an 1892 work by Peter Kropotkin. Kropotkin outlines what he believes are the main problems with both feudalism and capitalism, and explains why they require and encourage poverty and scarcity through the description of a future society based on liberty, equality and fraternity. A must-read for those with an interest in anarchy, communism, or libertarianism. Contents include: 'Our Riches', 'Well-Being for All', 'Anarchist Communism', 'Expropriation', 'Food', 'Dwellings', 'Clothing', 'Ways and Means', 'The Need for Luxury', 'Agreeable Work', 'Free Agreement', 'Objections', 'The Collectivist Wages System', 'Consumption and Production', 'The Division of Labour', etc. Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin (1842-1921) was a Russian writer, activist, revolutionary, economist, scientist, sociologist, essayist, historian, researcher, political scientist, geographer, geographer, biologist, philosopher and advocate of anarcho-communism. He was a prolific writer, producing a large number of pamphlets and articles, the most notable being 'The Conquest of Bread and Fields, Factories and Workshops' and 'Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution'. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an excerpt from 'Comrade Kropotkin' by Victor Robinson.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Chronicles of Avonlea' - A collection of short stories set in the sweet and beautiful town of Avonlea, where a certain 'Anne of Green Gables' grew up. In these twelve magical tales we find new characters to get aquainted with and new adventures to thrill us.This early work by Lucy Maud Montgomery was originally published in 1912 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30th November 1874, New London, in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Clara Woolner (Macneil), died before Lucy reached the age of two and so she was raised by her maternal grandparents in a family of wealthy Scottish immigrants. In 1908 Montgomery produced her first full-length novel, titled 'Anne of Green Gables'. It was an instant success, and following it up with several sequels, Montgomery became a regular on the best-seller list and an international household name. Montgomery died in Toronto on 24th April 1942.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is volume II of 'Coral Gardens and Their Magic', dealing with Kilivila terms related to gardening and agriculture. Kilivila is the language spoken on the Trobriand islands, a group of islands off the east cost of New Guinea. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in anthropology and Trobriand culture, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: 'Language as Tool, Document, and Cultural Reality', 'The Translation of Untranslatable words', 'The Context of Words and the Context of Facts', 'Th e Pragmatic Setting of Utterances', 'Meaning as Function of Words', 'The Sources of Meaning in the Speech of Infants', 'Gaps, Gluts and Vagaries of a Native Terminology', etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.…