PUIG, Maneul.
The Buenos Aires Affair. A Detective Novel.
New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1976. First edition. Signed by the author. Spine faded o/w very good in a near fine d/w.
New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1976. First edition. Signed by the author. Spine faded o/w very good in a near fine d/w.
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(PULP). CARTER, Ralph.
Sin Island. A Love Novel. New York: Croyden Publishing, (1953). First edition. 8vo., orig. pictorial paper wrappers, 127, (1)p.ads. Cheap paper browned as usual, diagonal crease on lower portion of the upper wrapper but o/w a very nice copy of this pulp novel. With the usual lurid tag-line on the upper wrapper, this one reading 'Raging passions of a lusty beauty enslaved on Sin Island.'
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PUTNAM, George Palmer.
The Southland of North America. Rambles and Observations in Central America during the Year 1912. New York: Putnam's, 1914. Second impression. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth, xiv, 425pp. A near fine copy. Travels through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and Antigua.
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PYM, Christopher.
Mistapim In Cambodia. London: Travel Book Club, (1960). Cloth, 192pp. Fine in d/w. Pym's travels in Cambodia.
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PYNE, J.B.
Lake Scenery Of England. Drawn On Stone By T. Picken.
London: Published by Day & Son, nd. (1859). First edition under this title. (first published in 1853 as "The English Lake District.") Sm. folio, orig. green blindstamped cloth with gilt decoration on the upper coer and spine, bevelled edges, A.E.G., A fine copy.
This edition published in 1859 under a different title, contains the same views as those published in the 1853 edition titled "The English Lake District." However, it this later edition the order and titles of the plates differ from the earlier edition.
London: Published by Day & Son, nd. (1859). First edition under this title. (first published in 1853 as "The English Lake District.") Sm. folio, orig. green blindstamped cloth with gilt decoration on the upper coer and spine, bevelled edges, A.E.G., A fine copy.
This edition published in 1859 under a different title, contains the same views as those published in the 1853 edition titled "The English Lake District." However, it this later edition the order and titles of the plates differ from the earlier edition.
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(QUEEN VICTORIA). GREY, Hon. C.
The Early Years Of His Royal Highness The Prince Consort, Compiled, Under The Direction of Her Majesty The Queen, By........
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1867. First U.S. edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth, xxiii, 371, (12)pp.ads. Rubber stampe on top of first page of "contents" o/w a fine copy.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1867. First U.S. edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth, xxiii, 371, (12)pp.ads. Rubber stampe on top of first page of "contents" o/w a fine copy.
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(QUILLER-COUCH, Arthur).
The Mayor of Troy. Written by "Q" (pseud.)
Toronto: William Briggs, (1906.) First Canadian edition. (from English sheets). Some minor rubbing to spine ends o/w a near fine copy.
Toronto: William Briggs, (1906.) First Canadian edition. (from English sheets). Some minor rubbing to spine ends o/w a near fine copy.
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QUINN, D.B. (ed).
The Hakluyt Handbook.
Cambridge: Hakluyt Society, 1974. In two volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with a pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper board, xxvi, 331, xiii, (335)-707pp. Signature of historian A.P. Thornton on the e/paper, spines slighty faded o/w fine.
A reference guide to the works of Richard Hakluyt: part one is a series of essays on his significance for historians and geographers; part two is an analysis of the quality of selections in his Principal Navigations by geographical area; part three is a chronology of his life and times; part four and five analyze the contents and sources of the Divers Voyages, Principall Navigations, followed by a detailed bibliography of the works with which he was associated, and a critical bibliography of secondary works and of the publications of the Hakluyt Society 1846-1973.
Cambridge: Hakluyt Society, 1974. In two volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with a pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper board, xxvi, 331, xiii, (335)-707pp. Signature of historian A.P. Thornton on the e/paper, spines slighty faded o/w fine.
A reference guide to the works of Richard Hakluyt: part one is a series of essays on his significance for historians and geographers; part two is an analysis of the quality of selections in his Principal Navigations by geographical area; part three is a chronology of his life and times; part four and five analyze the contents and sources of the Divers Voyages, Principall Navigations, followed by a detailed bibliography of the works with which he was associated, and a critical bibliography of secondary works and of the publications of the Hakluyt Society 1846-1973.
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QUINN, David Beers. (editor).
The Roanoke Voyages 1584-1590 Documents To Illustrate The English Voyages To North America Under the Patent Granted To Walter Raleigh In 1584. Edited by...
London: Printed for the Hakluyt Society, 1955. In two volumes. Second Series ,Vol. CIV and CV. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with a pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper board, xxxiv, 496; vi, 497-(1004). Some light rubbing o/w near fine.
London: Printed for the Hakluyt Society, 1955. In two volumes. Second Series ,Vol. CIV and CV. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with a pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper board, xxxiv, 496; vi, 497-(1004). Some light rubbing o/w near fine.
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RACINE, M. (Jean).
La Religion, Poeme. Nouvelle Edition. Paris: Chez J.B. Coignard.....Jean Desaint, 1742. New edition. (same year as the first edition). 8vo., full cont. calf, raised bands, gilt compartments, leather spine label, xvi, 219, (3), xxii, 79, (2)pp. Some rubbing o/w a near fine copy. Also present are "Judgement de M. Rousseau sur le poeme de la religion," "Epitre de M. Rousseau a M. Racine," and Reponse [de la M. Racine] a l'epitre de M. Rousseau, contre les esprits forts." Also bound in at the rear is Racine's poem, "La Grace, Poeme" No place, no publisher, no date. This copy matches that held in the University of California library system.
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RAE, Edward.
The Land of the North Wind Or Travels Among the Laplanders and the Samoyedes. London: John Murray, 1875. First edition. 8vo., orig. blue/green cloth with pictorial dec. in gilt on upper cover, (xviii), 352pp. Rubber stamp on dedication and first page of text, inner hinges cracked o/w a near fine copy. "......two pleasant journeys to unfrequented regions, and all who read his interesting book will follow him from beginning to end with unmixed pleasure..."
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RALEY, George H.
A Monograph of the Totem-Poles in Stanley Park Vancouver, British Columbia. (cover title reads: Our Totem-Poles. A Souvenir of British Columbia).
Vancouver: (Printed by the Lumberman Printing Company), March, 1945. Fifth edition, so stated (first published 1937). Signed by the author on the title-page. Tall 8vo., orig. wallet edge pictorial wrappers, 24pp. Illustrated. Additional signature on the title and upper wrapper, wallet edge wrappers have some nick and an additional chip out out of the upper edge of the rear wrapper o/w very good.
Vancouver: (Printed by the Lumberman Printing Company), March, 1945. Fifth edition, so stated (first published 1937). Signed by the author on the title-page. Tall 8vo., orig. wallet edge pictorial wrappers, 24pp. Illustrated. Additional signature on the title and upper wrapper, wallet edge wrappers have some nick and an additional chip out out of the upper edge of the rear wrapper o/w very good.
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RAMSAY, Charles.
The Travels of Cyrus. To which is annexed, A Discourse Upon The Theology and Mythology of the Pagans.
London: Printed by James Bettenham..... 1763. The ninth edition. 12mo., full cont. calf, raised bands, gilt compartments, xxiv, 358,(2)pp.ads. Front hinge cracked but holding, a good copy.
London: Printed by James Bettenham..... 1763. The ninth edition. 12mo., full cont. calf, raised bands, gilt compartments, xxiv, 358,(2)pp.ads. Front hinge cracked but holding, a good copy.
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RAMSAY, E.B.
Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character.
Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1874. "Eighty-Fifth Thousand." 8vo., orig. dec. paper boards, l, 270pp Boards rubbed with wear along the spine o/w a very good copy in this delicate format.
Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1874. "Eighty-Fifth Thousand." 8vo., orig. dec. paper boards, l, 270pp Boards rubbed with wear along the spine o/w a very good copy in this delicate format.
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RANKIN, Ian.
Complete Short Stories. A Good Hanging. Beggars Banquet & Atonement.
(London): Orion, (2005). First of this Omnibus Edition. Fine in d/w.
(London): Orion, (2005). First of this Omnibus Edition. Fine in d/w.
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RANKINE, W. Henry.
A Hero of The Dark Continent. Memoir of Rev. Wm. Affleck Scott.
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1896. First edition. 8vo., orig. pictorial rust cloth, (xii), 313pp. Bookplate o/w an about fine copy.
Story of Scott's experiences as a missionary in Africa.
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1896. First edition. 8vo., orig. pictorial rust cloth, (xii), 313pp. Bookplate o/w an about fine copy.
Story of Scott's experiences as a missionary in Africa.
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RAPPOPORT, Angelo S.
Royal Lovers and Mistresses The Romance of Crowned and Uncrowned Kings and Queens of Europe.
London: Greening and Company, 1908. First edition. Tall 8vo., cont. dark green half calf, cloth, raised bands, single gilt decoration in compartments, 316pp. A nice copy.
London: Greening and Company, 1908. First edition. Tall 8vo., cont. dark green half calf, cloth, raised bands, single gilt decoration in compartments, 316pp. A nice copy.
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RASHLEIGH, Ralph.
The Adventures of Ralph Rashleigh A Penal Exile in Australia 1825-1844. With an Introduction by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Birkenhead. London: Jonathan Cape, (1929). First edition. Tall 8vo., cloth, (350), (2)pp.ads. Near fine in the d/w with a piece out at the top of the spine but still very good. ".....relates the real adventures of a man transported to Australia at the beginning of the last century. It reveals, through the sufferings and vicissitudes of a single convict transported to New South Wales for burglary, a clear and vivid picture of the conditions under which the penal code was administered less than one hundred years ago....."
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RASK, Erasmus.
A Grammar of The Anglo-Saxon Tongue, With A Praxis, By .......A New Edition, Enlarged and Improved by the Author. Translated from the Danish By B. Thorpe.
Copenhagen: Printed by S.L. Moller, 1830. A new edition. With the bookplate of Stillman Drake. Tall 8vo., orig. cloth backed boards, paper spine label, lx, (6), (1)-224pp. Inner hinges cracked, soem wear to the spine ends, loss to the spine label but certainly a very good copy.
Copenhagen: Printed by S.L. Moller, 1830. A new edition. With the bookplate of Stillman Drake. Tall 8vo., orig. cloth backed boards, paper spine label, lx, (6), (1)-224pp. Inner hinges cracked, soem wear to the spine ends, loss to the spine label but certainly a very good copy.
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RATCLIFFE, Francis.
Flying Fox and Drifting Sand. The Adventures of a Biologist in Australia. Sydney: Angus and Robertson, (1951). Reprint. Cloth, x, 332pp. A nice copy in a very good d/w/. part of the book describes an expedition in 1929-31 to the eastern coast to study the giant fruit eating bats known as flying foxes; the other part describes the outback of central Australia.
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