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TRANSATLANTIC SKETCHES

TRANSATLANTIC SKETCHES by James, Henry Jr.

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Seller: Sumner & Stillman
Title
TRANSATLANTIC SKETCHES
Author
James, Henry Jr.
Seller
Sumner & Stillman (United States)
Description
1875. Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1875. One preliminary page undated ads. Original green cloth, beveled. First Edition of Henry James's second book, which consisted of either 1500 (per E&L) or 1578 (per Blanck) copies. Published in the same year as his first (A PASSIONATE PILGRIM), this is a collection of travel sketches from his journeys around Europe in 1872-1874. This copy is in the first binding state, with "J.R. Osgood & Co." at the foot of the spine (later copies read "Houghton, Osgood & Co." and then "Houghton, Mifflin & Co."). The cloth color is green; other copies were in purple or terra-cotta, without priority. It is a near-fine copy (minor rubbing at the corners, rear endpaper cracking but tight). Supino 2.2.0; Edel & Laurence A2a; Blanck 10530.
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Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest with a few Observations by Dobie, J. Frank

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Seller: Argonaut Book Shop
Title
Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest with a few Observations
Author
Dobie, J. Frank
Seller
Argonaut Book Shop (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Austin: University of Texas Press, 1943 Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. First edition. 111pp. Frontispiece, numerous text illustrations. Gray wrappers printed in black on front cover. Covers just slightly toned, light wear to the yapped edges, but a fine copy. The author takes various Southwestern subjects and lists, for each subject, appropriate histories and bibliographies. This work was originally mimeographed for distribution to the author's students. The book is not a true bibliography but an excellent check list with comments on many western books" (Six-Guns). [Adams Herd: 692; Adams, Six-Guns: 602; Cook: 22; McVicker: A10a (1)]..
1903 "Flip Flap" Coaster Novelty Badge

1903 "Flip Flap" Coaster Novelty Badge

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Seller: Eclectibles
Title
1903 "Flip Flap" Coaster Novelty Badge
Seller
Eclectibles (United States)
Condition
Very good. Light dust soiling.
Description
Atlantic City, New Jersey: Young's Million Dollar Pier, 1903. Very good. Light dust soiling.. A fun novelty badge produced in 1903 for lovers of the "Loop the Loop", a.k.a. the "Flip Flap Railway", in Atlantic City, New Jersey. An early example of the roller coaster, it was designed and built in 1901 by Edward A. Green and Edwin Prescott for Atlantic City's "Young's Million Dollar Pier". There are two components to the badge, secured together with a brass grommet. The front features a photo of the coaster, with a rebus message reading "[Eye]'m a Regular Member"; the back reads, "of Flip Flap Meets Every Day on Young's Pier Atlantic City Initiated 1903". The coaster closed in 1912. Badge measures approx. 3" by 3" including both components.
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The American Heritage Book of the Presidents and Famous Americans by AMERICAN HERITAGE, Editors of

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Seller: Argosy Book Store
Title
The American Heritage Book of the Presidents and Famous Americans
Author
AMERICAN HERITAGE, Editors of
Seller
Argosy Book Store (United States)
Condition
very good
Description
New York: Dell Publishing, 1967. First. hardcover. very good. Many Illus., mostly in color. 12 volumes. Thin 4to, pictorial cloth, many of the volumes are very lightly rubbed on the spine ends and bottom edge of corners. New York: Dell Publishing, (1967). Very good Biographies of the Presidents from George Washington to Lyndon Johnson.
Mr. Justice Maxell

Mr. Justice Maxell by Wallace, Edgar

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Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books
Title
Mr. Justice Maxell
Author
Wallace, Edgar
Seller
Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
Condition
Very Good/Near Fine
Description
London: Ward, Lock & Co. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine/Near Fine. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. No Date but likely c.1930, #37 in the Shilling Copywrite Novels series, reprinting the Ward, Lock true First Edition from 1922, (Hubin p.411). Sharp, 1st Printing, tight and solid throughout. Very mild wear to spine ends. Offsetting to endpapers and foxing to the first few pages. Beautiful bright and attractive unclipped wrapper, (though price is of 1/- net is on the front and panels), has some mild edge-wear and some tiny chips from the heel but quite fresh with no tears or creasing Protected with an archival-quality mylar cover. A gorgeous collectable copy of a quite uncommon book.
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Hus i Norge en Forste Hjelp til Forstaelse av var Byggeskikk by BROCHMANN, Odd

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Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts
Title
Hus i Norge en Forste Hjelp til Forstaelse av var Byggeskikk
Author
BROCHMANN, Odd
Seller
Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
Oslo: H. Aschehoug, 1944. 4to. 117 pages, including a number of illustrations. A very good copy in original printed paper wrappers.

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