A New Turn In The South - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Acheson, Hugh
New York: Clarkson Potter/Publishers. As New. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307719553 . An attractive first edition/first printing in As New condition; Hugh's menus, like his restaurants and this cookbook are a lot like Hugh; every-changing yet consistent, with nuances and surprising flourishes, intense yet laid back, simple yet serious, never stuff or pretentious or fussy. - Bertis Downs, Manager of REM; Color Photographs; 8vo; 299, [5] pages .
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Inside the Army of the Potomac: The Civil War Experience of Captain Francis Adams Donaldson - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Acken, J. Gregory [Editor]
Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0811709019 . A handsome first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket; Californian Francis Adams Donaldson was 20 years old when he enlisted in the 1st California Regiment, thus becoming part of the Army of the Potomac. He participated in all the major campaigns and battles in the East through late 1863. The astonishingly honest letters he... Read More
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Sabres & Pistols: the Civil War Career of Colonel Harry Gilmor, C. S. A. - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Ackinclose, Timothy
Gettysburg, PA: Stan Clark Military Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1879664305 . This Fine/Fine 1st edition/1st printing is in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket; Using Colonel Gilmor's memoirs, Ackinclose has penned a scholarly and well-written biography of one of the Confederacy's most gallant cavalry commanders, a true Confederate horse soldier. Gilmor served as a partisan in the Shenandoah Valley and as an officer under ... Read More
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English Music - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Ackroyd, Peter
Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. As New. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition preceding the trade edition in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap. SIGNED by author Peter Ackroyd directly on the limitations page; When Timothy is a child, Clement Harcombe frequently takes his young son to Hackney Square to see the monuments of John Bunyan and William Blake. When faced with separation from his father... Read More
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Chatterton
by Ackroyd, Peter
New York: Grove. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First American Edition. Hardcover. This book follows the life of Thomas Chatterton, an Englishman who became famous for his self-created poems and paintings.; 8vo; $7.00 .
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Illuminations - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Aczel, Tamas
New York: Pantheon. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in just about dust-jacket; This book is an exploration of mathematics and its many facets. Aczel explores the beauty and power of mathematics through examples and case studies. He also provides a historical perspective on mathematics, highlighting its many developments and influences.; 8vo; $7.00 .
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John Garner Cartoons
by Adair, A. and W. W, Newcomb, Jr. [editor]
Texas Memorial Museum Publication. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1958. Anniversary Edition. Hardcover. Anniversary edition signed by the editor W. W. Newcomb Jr. And A. Garland Adair directly on the title page; A special publication commemorating the ninetieth birthday of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Vice President, John Nance Garner.; 4to; 207 pages; Signed by Editors .
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The Pilgrims' Way: Shrines and Saints in Britain and Ireland
by Adair, John
[s. L. ]: Thames and Hudson. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. c1978. Hardcover. 0500250618 . A charming edition in Very Good+ condition with some rubbing around the edges in a Near Fine dust-jacket with minimal soiling. There is a previous owner's bookplate is on the front flyleaf; In this book, John Adair takes readers on a pilgrimage from the shrines and saints of Britain and Ireland. He describes the history and significance of these... Read More
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The Pilgrim's Way: Shrines and Saints in Britain and Ireland
by Adair, John
New York: Thames and Hudson. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1978. Hardcover. 0500250618 . Edition in Near Fine condition in like dust-jacket with some slight edgewear ; The Pilgrim's Way: Shrines and Saints in Britain and Ireland is a travel guide to the sacred sites of England and Ireland. Along with detailed descriptions of each site, the book includes tips for pilgrims on how to make the most of their visit.; 8vo; 208 pages;... Read More
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Ants on the Melon: A Collection of Poems
by Adair, Virginia Hamilton
New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0679448810 . A handsome first edition/later printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in red stamped black paper-covered boards; This book of poems by Virginia Hamilton Adair celebrates the beauty and mystery of ants. The poems are written in a nature-inspired style, and they explore the ways that ants interact with their environment.; 8vo; FSA .
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Unholy Trinity - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adam, Paul
London: Little, Brown & Company. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316648795 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Paul Adam directly on the title page; and DavePaul Adam, and Dave introduce readers to the unholy trinity of addiction, codependency, and compulsivity. The three writers share their personal stories and offer readers a wealth of information and advice... Read More
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Shadow Chasers - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adam, Paul
London: Litttle, Brown and Company. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316851876 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Paul Adam directly on the title page; Shadow Chasers is the story of two friends, Adam and Paul, who embark on a thrilling adventure in search of a creature that has been terrorizing the small town of Haven. With the help... Read More
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Beautiful Girl - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394427378 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in spine sunned, slightly rubbed albeit Very Good+ dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on the front paste down; Addie is a beautiful girl and ... Read More
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Caroline's Daughters - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394568257 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped corners in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Caroline's Daughters is a novel about four generations of women who live on a small family farm in the mid-nineteenth century. The women are strong and determined, and they each face challenges and tribulations in their own way. The... Read More
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Return Trips - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394536339 . A nice first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down; Alice Adams.Return Trips is a collection of short stories about people who take... Read More
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Caroline's Daughters - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394568257 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; In Caroline's Daughters, Alice Adams tells the story of four generations of women in the fictional town of West Egg on Long Island in the 1920s. The women are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives, and they all grapple with the expectations and traditions of their ... Read More
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Superior Women - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Remainder mark neatly removed from top edge, dj slightly faded; This book is about the author's journey of self-discovery, which led her to discover the superior women within herself. She shares her story of how these women have helped her become the woman she is today.; Remainder; 8vo; $6.00 .
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Almost Perfect - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679423982 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; In this coming-of-age novel, Alice is an average girl trying to figure out who she is and where she fits in the world. Through her relationships with her family and friends, Alice discovers that she has a great sense of humor and is capable of great... Read More
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Superior Women - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; This book is about the lives and accomplishments of nine remarkable women. Adams does an excellent job of profiling each woman and explaining the factors that led to their success. The book is well-written and provides interesting insights into the lives of these women.; 8vo; $10.00 .
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Second Chances - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394568249 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cracked spine and damp staining to bottom edge in Very Good+ dust-jacket with damp staining and edgewear; When Jane's mother died, she was only six. Jane never learned to love her father, but she does love her little sister. When Jane's sister is killed in a car... Read More
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Medicine Men - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679454403 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Alice Adams directly on the title page; Adams's Medicine Men is a powerful, poetic novel about a group of Native American men who, over the course of several decades, struggle to maintain their culture and traditions as they face increasing assimilation by... Read More
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Rich Rewards - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Alice
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394511018 . A nice first edition/first printing in unread, about Fine condition with light spotting to top edge in Near Fine, spine faded dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down; In Rich... Read More
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Ansel Adams: an Autobiography
by Adams, Ansel with Mary Street Alinder
Boston: Little, Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. Second Printing. Cloth. 0821215965 . A second printing in Near Fine condition with some fading around the board edges. A gift inscription on the front free end paper in an alike dust-jacket with little soiling and edgewear, especially around the lower rear; Adams provides a self portrait of his own life of dedication, adventure, achievement, friendships and his art; 4to; 400 pages .... Read More
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Natural-Light Photography
by Adams, Ansel
New York: Morgan and Morgan, Inc.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1971. Second Printing. A second printing in Very Good condition with aging and edgewear to the boards in a price-clipped alike dust-jacket with a price sticker on the front foldover, scuffing and soiling; This book covers the basics of natural-light photography and how to take great photos with available light. The book includes advice on how to compose your shots, how to use... Read More
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A Cycle of Adams Letters: 1861-1865 - 1st UK Edition/1st Printing
by Adams, Charles Francis and Worthington Chauncey Ford (editor)
London: Constable and Company Ltd.. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1921. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A handsome first British edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good+ dust-jacket with mild edgewear, chipping, and light sunning to spines of both volumes. Volume 1: [7] viii-xiv [4], [3] 4-298 [2] pp; Volume 2: [8], [3] 4-281 [282] pp; Charles Francis Adams, Sr. , was the grandson of John Adams and son of John... Read More
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