Latin America: A Cultural History - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
by Arciniegas, German (translated by Joan MacLean)
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good- in Good dust jacket. 1967. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first American edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with soiling to boards and deckled page edges, bookplate on pastedown in a price-clipped chipped dust-jacket with a previous owner's inscription dated July 14, 1978 on the inside of the dust-jacket. Red publisher's top stain; This book provides a comprehensive cultural history of Latin America from pre-Columbian times... Read More
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The Twilight's Last Gleaming - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arden, Leon
New York: Crown. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A Fine first printing of the first edition in Near Fine dust-jacket; In the aftermath of World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union are vying for control of Europe. In the fictional country of West Germany, the military is divided between the Americans and the Soviets, with Generaloberst Alfred Jodl representing the German military. Jodl is in... Read More
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Predictably Irrational: the Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
by Ariely, Dan
New York: Harper. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. Seventh Printing. Hardcover. 006135323X . A Later Printing that is Fine in an also Fine dust-jacket ; Predictably Irrational is the latest book by Dan Ariely and it examines how irrational behavior affects our decisions. Ariely looks at a wide range of topics, from gambling to tax filing, and shows how often our preconceptions, emotions, and instincts get in the way of our rational thinking. The... Read More
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The View From Highway 1. Essays On Television - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arlen, Michael
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A Near Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; This book is a collection of essays on television, written by Arlen. He discusses how television has changed over the years, and how it has affected society. He also offers his thoughts on the current state of television, and what it could be become.; 8vo;... Read More
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The View from Highway 1: Essays on Television - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arlen, Michael J.
New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0374283710 . A Handsome first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condition in a scuffed Near Fine dust-jacket; The View from Highway 1: Essays on Television is a book of essays about television. The essays cover a variety of topics, from the history of television to reviews of television shows.; 8vo; 293 pages .
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A Legacy of Vengeance - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Armistead, John
New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786700599 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unrear Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; In the tradition of Hatchet and The Outsiders, Armistead's stunning new novel is the story of a family cursed by bloodlust. set in the haunted Appalachian Mountains of the 1920s, this intense and suspenseful tale is a brilliantly written and powerful exploration of... Read More
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Hummel: An Illustrated Handbook and Price Guide
by Armke, Ken
Radnor, PA: Wallace-Homestead Book Company. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1995. 0870697285 . Near Fine condition with minor edgewear in a scuffed Very Good+ dust-jacket; Reference to more than 450 Hummel items; 4to ; 295 pages; 52272: four volume set .
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To Love And Let Go - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arms, Suzanne
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394503198 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition, seemingly unread, 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; An intimate view of the anguish and joy that is at the heart of every adoption, and... Read More
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Mambo - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Armstrong, Campbell
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060162856 . First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with damp staining to rear board in alike price clipped dust-jacket with laminate separation to front and water damage to back; and Marshall tells the story of Emmett, a young man who is trying to find his place in the world. He is a talented musician, but... Read More
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The Truth about Jesus - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Armstrong, Donald (editor)
Grand Rapids, Michigan/cambridge, U. K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802838553 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition that has an embossed stamping on the title page in a like dust-jacket with the same stamp, some inserts from the publisher are laid in; This book is a compilation of essays by scholars and theologians who explore the life, teachings, and resurrection of Jesus... Read More
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History of God: the 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
by Armstrong, Karen
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. Third Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679426000 . A Later Printing with mildly bumped corners in otherwise Fine condition and housed in a dust-jacket that has very mild soiling, else Near Fine ; The History of God is the story of how three of the world's largest religions-Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-developed their beliefs about God. Spanning 4,000 years, the book examines the origins and development... Read More
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Through the Narrow Gate
by Armstrong, Karen
New York: Book-Of-The-Month Club. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1981. Book Club Edition. 1/4 Cloth. An unblemished edition in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket with some wear to the edges and light soiling; The story follows the journey of a young woman who is sent to a convent in order to save her soul. She is warned by her priest that the convent is a difficult place, but she is determined to make it through. She... Read More
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In the Beginning: a New Interpretation of Genesis - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Armstrong, Karen
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679450890 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition that has an embossed stamp on the title page in a like dust-jacket that is negligibly scuffed and sports the same stamping; In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis argues that the Bible's creation story is not only historical, but also represents an ancient Near Eastern cosmology. Karen Armstrong... Read More
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In the Beginning: a New Interpretation of Genesis - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Armstrong, Karen
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679450890 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in an equally Fine dust-jacket, there is a previous owner's library stamping on the front flyleaf and front dust-jacket cover; The book, In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis, provides a new perspective on the origins of the universe and humanity. The book argues that the biblical account of creation is... Read More
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Trelawny
by Armstrong, Margaret
New York: MacMillan Company. Fine. 1940. Hardcover. An edition that bears some slight foxing toward the spine and discoloration of fabric on the hardback but otherwise in fine condition. The silver title and name of author stand out against the red fabric; ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 379 pages .
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The Indomitable Baptists: a Narrative of Their Role in Shaping American History - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Armstrong, O. K. and Marjorie M. Armstrong
Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first Printing of the First Edition that has some fraying to the edges of the boards and a previous owner's gift inscription, otherwise Near Fine in a scuffed soiled and edgeworn Very Good+ dust-jacket that also has a few chips to the edges; The Armstrongs' book tells the story of the Baptist church and its... Read More
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200 Years Of American Sculpture - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Armstrong, Tom, Wayne Craven, Norman Deder, Barbara Haskell, Rosalind E. Krauss, Daniel Robbins, and Marcia Tucker
New York: David R. Godine. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0879231858 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in 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. Laid in business card of publisher's president David Godine and presentation card; 200 Years of American Sculpture is... Read More
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Arnold's Chart of Paul's Journeyings
by Arnold, C. E.
Very Good. Hardcover. A Very Good edition that is generally worn ; This book tells the story of Paul's journeyings from Jerusalem to Rome. It includes maps and illustrations. .
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Francis: A Call to Conversion
by Arnold, Duane W.H.
Grand Rapids, MI: Cantilever Books. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. Hardcover. 0310520606 . Very Good+ condition with some shelfwear and a date inked on the front flyleaf in a Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear and scuffing; The spirit of Francis of Assisi emerges as a guide to help the church make its way into the 21 century; 8vo; 143 pages; FSA .
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A Night of Watching - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arnold, Elliott
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with light rubbing to extremities and ownership stamp to half-title page in alike dust-jacket with a two inch closed tear to lower spine (front board) and two inch closed tear to upper spine (rear board); In this book, Elliott Arnold tells the story of his evening spent watching a movie. The... Read More
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A Night of Watching - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arnold, Elliott
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition in alike dust-jacket. Bottom of spine is rolled. Dust jacket has minor chipping top and bottom small closed tear to upper back; If there is one thing that Elliott Arnold knows how to do, it's watch. From his perch in the rafters of his childhood home, he's watched the sun set... Read More
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Code Of Conduct - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arnold, Elliott
New York: Scribner's. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1970. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. Neat mend to price-clipped jacket verso; Elliott Arnold’s Code of Conduct is a novel that tells the story of two high school seniors, Max and Katie, as they try to navigate the complicated world of teenage relationships. The novel explores the challenges and tensions that arise when young people form close relationships, and it is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and... Read More
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Daughters of Memory - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arnold, Janis
Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0945575688 . An attractive first edition/first printing with remainder mark, else in Fine, seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket; Author's first book; Remainder; 12mo ; FSA .
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Excuse Me for Asking - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arnold, Janis
Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1565120574 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine, seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket; Excuse Me for Asking is a story of a family that is struggling to keep their heads above water. The family is dealing with the death of the father, the mother's addiction to drugs, and the kids trying to figure out... Read More
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Wildmen, Warriors, and Kings: Masculine Spirituality and the Bible - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Arnold, Patrick M.
New York: Crossroad. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0824511050 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Patrick M. Arnold's book, Wildmen, Warriors, and Kings: Masculine Spirituality and the Bible, is a detailed and scholarly exploration of how masculine spirituality is found throughout the Bible. He takes a holistic approach to examining how the Bible speaks to both the spiritual needs of men and the... Read More
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