The Corsair Vo. 3 No. 2
Albany: Teral Garrett, 1943. Softcover. Octavo; VG; softcover; white spine; covers have minor shelfwear, minor rubbing on spine, two folding creases running horizontally; NOTE: Shelved in Room G. 1300252. Full-priced Rockville.
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Rags No.2
Antarctic Press, 2018. Limited Printing Virgin Variant. Saddle-stitched. VF/NM with wear to spine (stress marks) and minor creasing to cover; Limited Printing (200 copies). 1353051. Special Collections.
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1893, L'EUROPE DE PEINTRES
Paris: Musée d'Orsay / Réunion des Musées Nationaux, 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarto, 381 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine off-white with red and black lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Sunning to spine. Tearing to dust jacket at head of spine. General shelf wear to boards. Textblock clean. Shelved in European Art. 1411134. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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Voyage d'un Francois en Italie, fait dans les annees 1765 & 1766 [Tome VI]
Paris: Chez Desaint, 1769. Hardcover. Small leatherbound octavo. G+ condition. Brown leather spine with gilded text on red/yellow spine labels. Boards strong, binding strong, general shelfwear, rubbing to corners; Textblock slightly darkened from age, occasional foxing, otherwise clean. 439pp. 1321178. Shelved Rockville Bookstore.
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ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF THE LOAN EXHIBITION OF ENGLISH DECORATIVE ART AT LANSDOWNE HOUSE, FEBRUARY 17TH-28TH, 1929
London: The Collector, 1929. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Quarto; xx, 112 pages, 102 plates; VG-; Bound in brown cloth with gilt text; Covers have mild edgewear and shelfwear, bumping to corners, bending along spine edges; Textblock has age toning, foxing to most pages, sticker on front pastedown, slight writing in pen on front endpaper; #119 of 750 copies; Shelved Front Table. 1367173. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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SIGNED MAT FROM ‘THE TENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARIES OF STATE’ (1993) SIGNED 5x
1993. Signed mat from 'The Tenth Annual Report of the Secretaries of State', hosted by Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS) on 01-08-1993. Signed by: William Rogers, Edmund Muskie, Alexander Haig, George Shultz, and Edwin Newman. Dimensions: PW Consignment. w 18.5 in x h 19.5 in. TW023u. 1378865. Special Collections.
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RULES AND ORDERS TO BE OBSERVED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS FROM THE YEAR 1814
Boston: Russel, Cutler and Co, 1814. Disbound pamphlet; 40 pages; G-; Age toning, chipping along edges, bottom corner of front cover missing, large open tear along tail edge of front cover and spine, bottom string binding missing, marking in pencil on both covers, bending to top corner of rear cover; RW; Shelved Room A. 1356689. Special Collections.
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Report of a Special Committee of the American Institute, on the Subject of Cash Duties, The Auction System, &c
New York: J. M. Danforth, 1829. Other. Disbound pamphlet; 14 pages; G-; top corner of front cover missing, front cover partially separated from rest of textblock, age toning to pages, foxing to pages, marking in pencil to front cover; RW; Shelved Room A. 1358252. Special Collections.
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THE SOMME (ILLUSTRATED MICHELIN GUIDES TO THE BATTLEFIELDS, 1914-1918) [Two volumes]
Clermont-Ferrand: Michelin & Cie, 1919. Hardcover. Octavo, Two volumes. In Good minus condition. Spines are tan with brown print. Boards in tan cloth with brown print. Light wear to spine caps and corners, spine tail torn away and creased front panel on second volume, title page of first volume has inked out copyright statement, peripheral toning. Text blocks have spotting to top edge. Illustrated: b&w photographs, maps. CONTENTS: Vol. 1. The First Battle of the Somme, 1916-1917 :... Read More
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CERTAIN ANCIENT TRACTS CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF LANDED PROPERTY. REPRINTED
London: C. Bathurst, 1767. Reprint. Hardcover. Octavo. Paginated 1-82, 1-120, 1-100. In Very Good condition. Bound in brown leather with gilt text on dark brown spine label. Boards show moderate edgewear and shelfwear, bumping and heavy rubbing to corners, and wear to joints. Textblock has age toning, foxing to pages, bookplates on front pastedown, and heavy toning to pastedowns. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office, Case #4. 1368657. Special Collections.
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A CORONATION EXHIBITION OF ROYAL, HISTORICAL, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL GLASSES COMMEMORATING EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH CENTURY IN ENGLISH HISTORY
London: Arthus Chruchill Ltd, 1937. Hardcover. Octavo, 30 pages; VG; ivory 3/4 bound spine with black text; no jacket; cloth has slight soiling to exterior; strong boards; text block has mild wear to exterior edges; profusely illustrated; shelved in Antiques and Collectibles. 1321341. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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ORIGINAL HANDPAINTED THANGKA
Tibetan thangka, hand-painted on canvas. In Very Good condition with mild scratches to surface and light wear along edges and corners. Measures 20.5 in. x 27.5 in. Shelved at Dupont. 1399422. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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УНЕСКО У СРБИЈИ [transliteration: UNESKO u Srbiji] = UNESCO IN SERBIA
Novi Sad: Pravoslavna Reč, 2007. Hardcover. Quarto, 452 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket in a Very Good minus slipcase. Slipcase in brown glossy illustrated paper. Spine is brown with white print. Boards in brown cloth, blind stamped title on front. Illustrated: color. Text in Serbian (Cyrillic) and English. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates].... Read More
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PHOTO FROM ‘THE NINTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARIES OF STATE’ (1991) SIGNED 6x
1991. Black and white photograph of 'The Ninth Annual Report of the Secretaries of State', hosted by Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS) on 10-18-1991. Signed by: George Shultz, Edmund S. Muskie, William P. Rogers, Henry A. Kissinger, Alexander Haig, and Edwin Newman. Dimensions: w 19.5 in x h 18.5 in. PW Consignment. TW048u. 1378858. Special Collections.
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All the Funny Folks
New York: The World Today, 1926. Hardcover. Quarto; Fair+ Hardcover; Green spine with Black text; Boards shaken, moderate edgewear, moderate shelfwear, fraying and open tears along spine edges, bumping and rubbing to corners, open tears along spine, color fading to rear cover, black marks on rear cover; Textblock has light age toning, split hinge between front endpaper and pastedown, closed tears to front endpaper patched with tape, paper remnants on front endpaper and pastedown, split hinge between rear endpaper... Read More
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ALBERT OEHLEN: PAINTER OF LIGHT
New York: Luhring Augustine, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Oblong quarto, 22 pages. In Very Good condition. Bound in publisher's blue paper. Spine blue with no lettering. Light rubbing to boards. Interior text block clean. Shelved on the Front Table. 1408017. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CODE, THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A CODE OF LAW FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA" (CHAPTER 854, 31 STAT. 1189) APPROVED MARCH 3, 1931, AS AMENDED UP TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 7, 1924 AND CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE ACTS RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OF GENERAL INTEREST TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1925. Hardcover. Thick Octavo, v, 711 pages. In Good condition. Bound in the publisher's beige cloth bearing silver lettering to the spine. Boards have moderate plus some soiling, slight foxing to the spine and slight rubbing to the edges/joints. Text block has modest wear including moderate age toning to the edges. Partial cracking to the hinges. Previous owner's information to the front pastedown and slight age toning to the interior. Ex-library with few instances of... Read More
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THE BIG RED ONE : FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION IN VIETNAM. VOLUME I: JULY 1965-APRIL 12-1967
Hardcover. Quarto, Volume I only: 272 pages. In Very Good condition. Spine is blue with red print. In clear plastic sleeve.Boards in blue cloth, gold print. Illustrated: b&w and color photographs. Lacking publisher name and date. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex in quarto column. 1409949. FP New Rockville Stock.
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THE OLD TESTAMENT [with] THE NEW TESTAMENT
Boston: Thomas and Andrews, 1805. Hardcover. 12mo, unpaginated. In Good minus condition. Bound in full brown leather. Spine has cracking to the front tail joint corner, mild worming, and chipping throughout. Boards are warped, have significant scuff marks, rubbing wear, discoloration, and chipping to the rear head edge. Bumping to corners, in some cases exposing the board corners. Textblock begins on A2, lacking all preceding pages including title page. Textblock has significant age toning, stains and foxing on some... Read More
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UNITED STATES OFFICIAL POSTAL GUIDE SECOND SERIES VOL. IV, NO. 1 JANUARY 1882
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1882. Hardcover. Octavo, 815 pages. In Good minus condition. Bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering. Boards have tail edge of spine chipped off, tearing to head edge of spine, splitting to front joint, exposed boards at corners, and moderate edge and shelf wear. Textblock has mild age toning and writing in pencil on several forward pages. Shelved Room A. 1380981. Special Collections.
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THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS, AND OTHER CEREMONIES OF THE CHURCH, ACCORDING TO THE USE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND; TOGETHER WITH THE PSALTER OR PSALMS OF DAVID, POINTED AS THEY ARE TO BE SUNG OR SAID IN CHURCHES
London: Henry Hills, 1731. Hardcover. Octavo, unpaginated. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in contemporary full green morocco with gilt tooling to spine, boards, board edges, and turn ins. Binding shows light plus rubbing and wear to corners and edges of boards and to head and tail of spine. Spine sunned to brown, with minor cracking at front joint. All text block edges gilt. Bookplate of Vivian de Sola Pinto to front pastedown. Ownership inscription of Eleanor Sowdon, dated... Read More
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ORIGINAL 19th CENTURY "WASHINGTONIAN SOCIETY" CERTIFICATE
1846. Engraved certificate on paper with manuscript signatures, featuring ornamental typography and a central vignette of a classical allegorical figure in a landscape. The heading reads "Washingtonia Societas Literaria" with the subtitle "Collegii in Patria," and the Latin text records the society's purpose and membership beneath printed officer titles. Issued September 1846, the document retains its original silk ribbon attachment, suggesting a ceremonial or commemorative function. Measures 17 x 20 in. In Very Good condition with age toning, scattered... Read More
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HE DID IT : SWAMI CHINMAYANANDA, A LEGACY (THE MANANAM SERIES) (CHINMAYA BIRTH CENTENARY CELEBRATION SERIES)
Piercy: Chinmaya Publications, Chinmaya Mission West, 2011. First edition. Softcover. Octavo, xii, 475 pages. In Very Good condition. Spine is pink with white and black print. Cover is illustrated. Illustrated: b&w and color photographs. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column R. 1397709. FP New Rockville Stock.
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17th CENTURY ENGLISH INDENTURE ON PARCHMENT [Signed]
England, 1689. In Very Good condition with age-toning and random brown stains. Signed by John Smith with original seal partially degraded. Measures 26 in. x 14 in. Signatures of witnesses on the reverse. DM Consignment. Shelved at Rockville PS1101. 1400128. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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HARVARD COLLEGE CLASS OF 1898 : QUINDECENNIAL REPORT, JUNE 1913
1913. Softcover. Octavo, xxi, 532 pages. In Fair minus condition. Spine is blue with black print. Cover is blue with black print. Lacks rear panel, edge wear, toning to spine, peripheral toning, creasing to spine, shelf wear. Text block has intermittent spine breaks, curling to fore corners. Illustrated: b&w plates (portrait photographs). NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column R. 1396402. FP New Rockville Stock.
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