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ASHTON, Hugh.
The Basuto. A Social Study of Traditional and Modern Lesotho. London: Oxford University Press, 1967. Second edition. Cloth, 359pp. Fine in an about fine d/w. First published in 1952, this book is based on the author's own studies and experiences when living in the village of a Basuto chief, and provides a systematic and comprehensive account of the Basuto people and their changing culture.
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ASHTON, John.
Social England Under The Regency.
London: Ward and Downey, 1890. In two volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth with a pictorial decoration on the upper cover, xii, 388; (xii), 377pp. Inner hinges of volume one have been professionally reinforced o/w a near fine copy.
London: Ward and Downey, 1890. In two volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth with a pictorial decoration on the upper cover, xii, 388; (xii), 377pp. Inner hinges of volume one have been professionally reinforced o/w a near fine copy.
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ASPINALL, James).
Liverpool A Few Years Since. By "An Old Stager." (pseud.)
London: Whittaker and Co., 1852. 8vo., orig. blue cloth, gilt decoration, A.E.G., vii, 159pp. Spine slightly darkened with a small tear at the top of the rear spine gutter o/w near fine.
London: Whittaker and Co., 1852. 8vo., orig. blue cloth, gilt decoration, A.E.G., vii, 159pp. Spine slightly darkened with a small tear at the top of the rear spine gutter o/w near fine.
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ASTON, W.G.
Nihongi, Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697. Translated from the Original Chinese and Japanese by...... In: Transactions of The Japan Society, London: Supplement I, Volumes I and II. (1896).
London: Published for the Society by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1896. Tall 8vo., bound in the original printed wrappers, which have been laid into publishers cloth covers, xxii, 407, 443pp. The most of the spine of the original wrapper of volume one has been chipped away, the spine of volume two in mostly present however the string holding the pages together has broken so it has separated into two part, there has been a tear in the top of the spine of the cloth cover of volume I repaired, rubber stamps on the prelims and upper wrappers, o/w a very nice copy of a scarce item.
London: Published for the Society by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1896. Tall 8vo., bound in the original printed wrappers, which have been laid into publishers cloth covers, xxii, 407, 443pp. The most of the spine of the original wrapper of volume one has been chipped away, the spine of volume two in mostly present however the string holding the pages together has broken so it has separated into two part, there has been a tear in the top of the spine of the cloth cover of volume I repaired, rubber stamps on the prelims and upper wrappers, o/w a very nice copy of a scarce item.
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ATCHISON, Charles.
A Winter Cruise In Summer Seas "How I Found" Health. Diary of a Two Months' Voyage in the Royal Mail, Steam Packet Company's s.s. Clyde, From Southampton, Through the Brazils To Buenos Aires and Back.......Profusely Illustrated with Photographs, and Sketches by Walter W. Buckley.
London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, 1893. "New and Cheaper Edition." (so stated) Tall 8vo., orig. green pictorial cloth, (xxx), 369pp. Inner front hinge cracked, a few dents on rear board, some rubbing and a bit of wear to foot of the spine but certainly a very good copy.
The author travels to St. Vincent, Bahia, Rio, and other places en route giving details of the scenery, inhabitants and their customs.
London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, 1893. "New and Cheaper Edition." (so stated) Tall 8vo., orig. green pictorial cloth, (xxx), 369pp. Inner front hinge cracked, a few dents on rear board, some rubbing and a bit of wear to foot of the spine but certainly a very good copy.
The author travels to St. Vincent, Bahia, Rio, and other places en route giving details of the scenery, inhabitants and their customs.
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ATHERTON, Gertrude.
A Whirl Asunder.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, (1895). First edition. 12mo., orig. yellow cloth, 192pp. Some soiling o/w a very nice copy.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, (1895). First edition. 12mo., orig. yellow cloth, 192pp. Some soiling o/w a very nice copy.
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ATHERTON, Gertrude.
Before The Gringo Came.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, (1915). Third printing. 8vo., orig. red cloth, 369pp. A fine copy.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, (1915). Third printing. 8vo., orig. red cloth, 369pp. A fine copy.
| $45 | Book Number: 18342 | Order / Enquire |
ATHERTON, Gertrude.
Life in the War Zone. Published for the benefit of Le bienetre du Blesse, Societe Franco-American pour nos Combattants.
NP: NP; 1916. First edition. Signed by the author. Tall 8vo., vellume spine and corners, paper boards, 24pp. Spine soiled, some staining on spine and rear board, a good copy.
NP: NP; 1916. First edition. Signed by the author. Tall 8vo., vellume spine and corners, paper boards, 24pp. Spine soiled, some staining on spine and rear board, a good copy.
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ATHERTON, Gertrude.
Senator North.
New York: John Lane: The Bodley Head, 1900. "Seventh Edition." 8vo., orig. green pictorial cloth, 367, (2)pp.ads. Inner front hinge cracked o/w very good.
New York: John Lane: The Bodley Head, 1900. "Seventh Edition." 8vo., orig. green pictorial cloth, 367, (2)pp.ads. Inner front hinge cracked o/w very good.
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ATHERTON, Gertrude.
The Aristocrats.....
London/New York: John Lane, 1901. Second edition, so stated on verso of title. 8vo., orig. blue cloth with gilt decoration on upper cover, (309)pp. Name on half title, a couple of pages opened carelessly, some rubbing o/w a very good copy.
London/New York: John Lane, 1901. Second edition, so stated on verso of title. 8vo., orig. blue cloth with gilt decoration on upper cover, (309)pp. Name on half title, a couple of pages opened carelessly, some rubbing o/w a very good copy.
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ATHERTON, Gertrude.
The Conqueror Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton.....
New York: Macmillan, 1902. Reprint. Very good.
New York: Macmillan, 1902. Reprint. Very good.
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ATHERTON, Gertrude.
The Gorgeous Isle.
New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1908. First edition. 8vo., orig. rust cloth, (vi), 223pp. With illustrations. A couple of small marks on rear board o/w near fine.
New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1908. First edition. 8vo., orig. rust cloth, (vi), 223pp. With illustrations. A couple of small marks on rear board o/w near fine.
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ATHERTON, Gertrude.
The White Morning A Novel of the Power of the German Women In Wartime.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, (1918). First edition. 8vo., orig. purple/brown cloth with a pictorial paper panel on the upper cover, 195pp. A fine copy.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, (1918). First edition. 8vo., orig. purple/brown cloth with a pictorial paper panel on the upper cover, 195pp. A fine copy.
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ATKINSON, J.C.
Memorials of Old Whitby Or Historical Gleanings From Ancient Whitby Records. London: Macmillan and Co., 1894. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth, (xx), 332pp. A fine, bright copy.
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ATKINSON, Thomas Witlam.
Oriental And Western Siberia: A Narrative of Seven Years' Explorations and Adventures In Siberia, Mongolia, The Kirghis Steppes, Chines Tartary, and Part of Central Asia. London: Hurst And Blackett, 1858. First edition. Sm.4to., cont. half calf, cloth, (xii), 611pp. Some scattered foxing in the margins of some plates, the large linen backed map is foxed on the rear with splitting to some folds without loss, binding rubbed but certainly a very good copy.
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ATKINSON, Thomas Witlam.
Travels In The Regions of the Upper and Lower Amoor and the Russian Acquisitions on the Confines of India and China. With Adventures among the Mountain Kirghis; and the Manjours, Manyargs, Toungouz, Tousemtz, Goldi, and Gelyaks: the Hunting and Pastoral Tribes.
London: Hurst & Blackett, 1860. First edition. Tall thick 8vo., recently rebound in half calf, marble boards, xiii, 570, (3)pp.ads. Piece torn from top of the half title, blind-stamp on one leaf, map neatly repaired at verso of one fold, o/w a fine copy.
The author gives an account of his trip through Central Asia, from the Caspian Sea to the Pacific, taking in the area from Cashmere and Pekin in the south, to Siberia in the north. His observations of the various areas, the caravan routes, the political and religious tensions of the peoples, and the natural history of the regions are detailed and well described. The appendices list the mammals, birds and flora of the various regions.
London: Hurst & Blackett, 1860. First edition. Tall thick 8vo., recently rebound in half calf, marble boards, xiii, 570, (3)pp.ads. Piece torn from top of the half title, blind-stamp on one leaf, map neatly repaired at verso of one fold, o/w a fine copy.
The author gives an account of his trip through Central Asia, from the Caspian Sea to the Pacific, taking in the area from Cashmere and Pekin in the south, to Siberia in the north. His observations of the various areas, the caravan routes, the political and religious tensions of the peoples, and the natural history of the regions are detailed and well described. The appendices list the mammals, birds and flora of the various regions.
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ATTENBOROUGH, David.
Journey's To The Past. Travels in New Guinea, Madagascar, and the Northern Territory of Australia. Guildford: Lutterworth Press, (1981). First edition. Tall 8vo., cloth, 384pp. Fine in d/w.
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ATTENBOROUGH, David.
Quest Under Capricorn. London: Lutterworth, (1964). Second impression. Cloth, 162pp. A nice copy in a near fine d/w. A description of four months in the Northern Territory of Australia, about equally divided into descriptions of the flora and fauna or the region, and of the Aborigines and their traditions.
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ATTENBOROUGH, David.
Zoo Quest To Guiana. London: Reprint Society, (1958). First of this edition. Cloth, 210pp. Fine in d/w.
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(AUDEN). BRECHT, Bertoldt.
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. Translated by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1975. First edition. Fine in d/w.
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