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Physical education and the preservation of health by WARREN, John C.

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Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts
Title
Physical education and the preservation of health
Author
WARREN, John C.
Seller
Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
Boston: William D. Ticknor & Company, 1846. FIRST EDITION. Preceding the title page is a 4-page publisher’s catalogue. Original flexible cloth, author and title in gilt on front cover. An excellent copy with the presentation signature of the author to M.B. Parkman. First edition; a second edition was published the same year. Originally a lecture given in 1830, he stresses the value and importance of exercise, a sound diet, and healthful habits for individuals of all ages. Of particular interest is his advice for physicians: “. . . a bad constitution in a professor of the healing art, keeps him at variance with all his duties. How can he heal others, in whom the springs of health act feebly and imperfectly?” His observations on the use of tobacco are surprisingly modern especially when he states that “no one, I suppose, will understand, that I intend to say, that tobacco is a specific for the production of cancer.” Cordasco, 40-1305; Eimas, Heirs of Hippocrates, 1343.
RUSSES ET FRANCAIS

RUSSES ET FRANCAIS

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Title
RUSSES ET FRANCAIS
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Type Punch Matrix (United States)
Condition
Very good.
Description
Nancy: E. Ferry, 1893. Very good.. Satirical novelty pamphlet marking the Russian diplomatic visit to Toulon, France during the formation of the Franco-Russian Alliance, a key development in the lead up to World War I. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, Germany allied with Italy and broke its alliance with Russia, leading Russia to seek an alliance with France. The Franco-Russian Alliance formed after two diplomatic visits, first to Kronstadt and then to Toulon. This book depicts a series of conversations between people commenting on the Russians' arrival at Toulon: a Frenchman and a Russian meeting again after sharing a drink in Kronstadt; a Frenchman swaying with a bottle of wine captioned [in translation], "I celebrated the arrival of the Russians so much that I can no longer stand"; a German bragging to an Italian (with stereotypical names) that "I would eat them in two mouthfuls, the French and the Russians," while the Italian replies, "I'm not that greedy, me, I'd be happy with a plate of macaroni." The face printed on the interior of each wrapper is visible throughout - each leaf has a head-shaped whole cut out so that all the figures are connected with the same face. As shifting alliances created more unease, Great Britain joined the Franco-Russian Alliance, forming the Triple Entente: the famous "entangled alliances" that led to the First World War. Scarce: no holdings recorded in OCLC, and no auction records. 6.75'' x 4.25''. Original side-stiched, hand-colored printed wrappers. Illustrated with hand-colored wood engravings throught. [12] pages, each with a head-size hole as issued. Repaired closed tears on wrappers and one internal leaf, spine subtly repaired. A bit of soiling, but overall clean with vivid coloring.
Anthony and Cleopatra [Limited Letterpress Edition]

Anthony and Cleopatra [Limited Letterpress Edition] by William Shakespeare; Nicholas Brooke [ed.]

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Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
Title
Anthony and Cleopatra [Limited Letterpress Edition]
Author
William Shakespeare; Nicholas Brooke [ed.]
Seller
Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
London: Folio Society / Oxford University Press, 2008. Near Fine. London: Folio Society / Oxford University Press, 2008. First "Letterpress Shakespeare" Edition, Limited to 3750 copies of which this is no. 134. Two volumes; folio and octavo; folio volume bound in three-quarter red Nigerian morocco over marbled paper-covered boards, gilt-lettered spine; top edge gilt; silk ribbon; octavo volume bound in maroon gilt-lettered cloth; the set housed in original maroon cloth clamshell box; 126; 388pp. A few minor scuffs to slipcase; a Near Fine set.
Hidden Pictures [Signed]

Hidden Pictures [Signed] by Meg Wolitzer

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Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
Title
Hidden Pictures [Signed]
Author
Meg Wolitzer
Seller
Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9780395360026
Condition
Very Good
Description
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1986. Very Good/Very Good. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1986. First Edition. Octavo; publisher's cloth-backed boards in white pictorial dust jacket retaining original price ($16.95); [8],294pp. Light shelf wear, tiny closed tear to top margin of upper jacket panel, else a Very Good, sound copy. Signed by the author on half title page.
For Kicks

For Kicks by Dick Francis

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Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA
Title
For Kicks
Author
Dick Francis
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Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
First UK Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. A well preserved copy of this novel, the author's 4th work of fiction, from the master of the horse racing mystery; this title uncommon in collectible condition. This book is in near fine condition with light rubbing to the edges and faint soiling to the text block; housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket that shows mild rubbing and creasing to the ends and edges, and multiple pieces of tape repair to the verso spine ends and flap folds (unobtrusive externally). Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a new sturdy box.
Men's Mode De Luxe Fashions Fall and Winter 1952-53

Men's Mode De Luxe Fashions Fall and Winter 1952-53

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Seller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
Title
Men's Mode De Luxe Fashions Fall and Winter 1952-53
Seller
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
New York: American-Mitchell Fashion Publishers, Inc, 1952. Vol. XVI, No. 2, Section 2. Plastic Spiral. Card stock covers. Near Fine. Folio, 36.5 by 26.5 cm. Front wrap counted in pagination, which goes up to 35, followed by a folded sheet color plate and then two glossy pages. Seventeen plates, nine of which are color plates, including the one double-paged folding plate. Versos of plates are blank but still counted in the pagination. The models are all based on painted artwork -- there are no photographs. All the plates up to the last one, which is the fold-out plate, show one or two elongated men. Their attire includes suits, single and double breasted, more casual sports jackets, formal wear, including tails, and overcoats. In almost all cases the men are wearing or carrying hats. Occasionally there is a sketchy background or prop of some sort to provide atmosphere, but that is in this catalogue very minimal compared to other catalogues of this sort. Also on the page will be a small outline drawing of the back of the piece(s) being showcased. Big surprise: all the men are conventionally handsome, tall, upbeat, etc. This catalogue doesn't have the token husky men or distinguished middle aged or older men. The folding plate shows four drawn women, the men's female counterparts, wearing tailored suits or overcoats. A distinctive feature of this catalogue is that the first and last leaf have concise descriptions of the clothing the drawn models are wearing on the plates within. The last page is a promotion of a book on design by the fashion company's technical director. Condition: There is a small chip on the upper front cover edge. Light wear otherwise.
Seremos Como El Che ("We Will Be Like Che")

Seremos Como El Che ("We Will Be Like Che")

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Seller: Appledore Books, ABAA
Title
Seremos Como El Che ("We Will Be Like Che")
Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good +
Description
Havana: Editorial Gente Nueva, 1977. Stapled wrappers. Very Good +. Uncommon 1977 tribute to Che Guevara, through his writings and an impressive collection of dozens of black-and-white photographs. Issued out of Havana in simple, stapled wrappers. A well-preserved copy to boot. Solid and VG+, with very light creasing throughout and a touch of light spotting at the rear panel. Quarto, 48 pgs.
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PLAYTHINGS OF TIME by Zweig, Arnold

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Title
PLAYTHINGS OF TIME
Author
Zweig, Arnold
Seller
THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY (United States)
Description
PLAYTHINGS OF TIME, Viking, 1935, first American edition, just about fine in vg/vg+ dust-wrapper. A collection of short stories.
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THE CALL OF EARTH by Card, Orson Scott

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Title
THE CALL OF EARTH
Author
Card, Orson Scott
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THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY (United States)
Description
THE CALL OF EARTH, Tor, 1993, first edition, fine in wraps. Uncorrected proof. HOMECOMING #2. Signed by the author.
Byloe. No. 20 (1922)

Byloe. No. 20 (1922)

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Byloe. No. 20 (1922)
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McBlain Books (United States)
Condition
Fair
Description
S-Peterburg, 1922. Paperback. Fair. 318p. Softcover in original wrapper. 27cm. Covers heavily chipped. Contents unopened but browned and brittle because printed on high acid paper. A fragile original copy of one of the post-1917 issues which focused mostly on the early 20th century revolutionary movements in Russia.
Archives of the Chinese Art Society of America. Volume XI (1957)

Archives of the Chinese Art Society of America. Volume XI (1957)

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Archives of the Chinese Art Society of America. Volume XI (1957)
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McBlain Books (United States)
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Very Good
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[New York]: Chinese Art Society of America, 1957. Paperback. Very Good. photos/illustrations, errata slip (heavily pasted on first blank leaf), 109p. Softcover in original wrapper. 31 cm. Backstrip chipped and browned. Modest cover soil. One leaf has been cut out (pages 57/58 -- last leaf in an article on "Kendi." Oriental Art Recently acquired by American Museums, four Brief Notices and five other longer 10 articles, including "A Study of the Nine Dragons Scroll," by Hsien-chi Tseng (pp. 17-39).
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Fragmenta Entomologica, Vol. XXXVIII, Fasc. 1 & 2 (2006)

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Fragmenta Entomologica, Vol. XXXVIII, Fasc. 1 & 2 (2006)
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McBlain Books (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Rome, 2006. Paperback. Fine. Original wrappers. 24cm. Articles in English or other European languages.
Five Items: Remember When, No. 4; Edgar Rice Burroughs A Biblio: Materials Toward A Bibliography of the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs; An Edgar Rice Burroughs Checklist, No. 101; An Edgar Rice Burroughs Checklist, No. 177; Edgar Rice Burroughs: A Bibliography

Five Items: Remember When, No. 4; Edgar Rice Burroughs A Biblio: Materials Toward A Bibliography of the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs; An Edgar Rice Burroughs Checklist, No. 101; An Edgar Rice Burroughs Checklist, No. 177; Edgar Rice Burroughs: A Bibliography

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Five Items: Remember When, No. 4; Edgar Rice Burroughs A Biblio: Materials Toward A Bibliography of the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs; An Edgar Rice Burroughs Checklist, No. 101; An Edgar Rice Burroughs Checklist, No. 177; Edgar Rice Burroughs: A Bibliography
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Second Story Books, ABAA (United States)
Description
Mixed Editions. Softcover. Five Items. In Good condition. Paperback bindings. Covers have moderate wear including some age toning/foxing, slight soiling and slight edge wear. Text blocks has moderate wear including age toning to the edges and interiorly. Item number two has slight foxing to the covers and interiorly. Item number three has some damp staining and foxing throughout. Illustrated. CONTENTS: Five Items: 1. "Remember When", No.4 [8.5 Width x 11 Height, Inches], February 1972, Edited and Published by Nostalgia, Inc., Carrollton, Texas; 2. "An Edgar Rice Burroughs Checklist" No. 101 of 500 limited copies [8.5 Width x 11 Height, Inches], 31 pages, Edited by David George Cummings, First Edition, Savage Press, 1974; 3. "An Edgar Rice Burroughs Checklist" No. 177 of 500 limited copies [8.5 Width x 11 Height, Inches], 31 pages, Edited by David George Cummings, First Edition, Savage Press, 1974; 4. "Edgar Rice Burroughs Biblio: Materials Toward A Bibliography of the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs" [8.5 Width x 11 Height, Inches], Edited by Bradford M. Day, Science Fiction and Fantasy Publications, New York, 1956; 5. "Edgar Rice Burroughs: A Bibliography" [6.25 Width x 9.25 Height, Inches], 45 pages, Edited by Bradford M. Day, Science Fiction and Fantasy Publications, New York, 1962. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Oversized Ephemera Shelf. 1387829. FP New Rockville Stock.
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Zhesty i mimika v Russkoi rechi. Lingvostranovedcheskii slovar (Gestures and Facial Expressions in the Russian Language. A Linguistic, Colloquial Dictionary) by Akishina, A. A.; et al

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Zhesty i mimika v Russkoi rechi. Lingvostranovedcheskii slovar (Gestures and Facial Expressions in the Russian Language. A Linguistic, Colloquial Dictionary)
Author
Akishina, A. A.; et al
Seller
ZH BOOKS (United States)
Condition
Very good
Description
Moskva (Moscow): Russkii iazyk, 1991. First Edition. Very good. First edition; 7 3/4 x 5; pp. [1], 4-144; bright-orange wraps, printed and illustrated in black and red; light wear along edges and tips of spine; minor age-toning to margins of pages; illustrated with numerous drawings; very good condition. A first-of-its-kind dictionary in Russian lexicography, it describes gestures, body movements, and facial expressions and examples of them in literature and everyday life.
George Eastman

George Eastman by Ackerman, Carl W.; Seligman, Edwin R. A

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Title
George Eastman
Author
Ackerman, Carl W.; Seligman, Edwin R. A
Seller
Yesterday's Muse Books (United States)
Condition
Good
Description
Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1930. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. First edition. Spine toned with loss of gilt from titles, top edge of front board foxed. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1930 Hard Cover. xviii, 522 pp. Green cloth, gilt titles. George Eastman (July 12, 1854 - March 14, 1932) founded the Eastman Kodak Company and invented roll film, helping to bring photography to the mainstream. Roll film was also the basis for the invention of the motion picture film in 1888 by the world's first filmmaker, Louis Le Prince, and a decade later by his followers Leon Bouly, Thomas Edison, the Lumiere Brothers and Georges Melies.
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo: Essays on Sex, Authority, & the Mess of Life

What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo: Essays on Sex, Authority, & the Mess of Life by Wypijewski, JoAnn

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Title
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo: Essays on Sex, Authority, & the Mess of Life
Author
Wypijewski, JoAnn
Seller
Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9781788738057
Condition
New
Description
London: Verso, 2020. First edition. Hardcover. New/new. 286pp. [21.5 cm] Black cloth over boards with silver text stamped on spine. Black dust jacket with white text. From the publisher: "From the criminalization of HIV to the frenzy over “pedophile priests,” from unexamined assumptions about the murder of Matthew Shepard to the accusations made against Woody Allen, from Brett Kavanaugh to Abu Ghraib, Wypijewski takes some of the most famous stories of recent decades and turns them inside out. The result is a searing indictment of modern sexual politics. She exposes the myriad ways moral panic and a punitive culture are intertwined, considering along the way the nature of pleasure, censorship, self-deception, memory and much more.
Lu shi ren zou chu lai de

Lu shi ren zou chu lai de by Zhang, Wencang [Steve Jeong]

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Title
Lu shi ren zou chu lai de
Author
Zhang, Wencang [Steve Jeong]
Seller
Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Description
Kaiping, China: Self-published by the author, 2007. Paperback. 120p., wraps, illus., text in Chinese, very good but for crimp in middle of spine. Collected essays and newspaper articles, many reprinted from San Francisco-based publications; includes a photo of him with Ronald Reagan.

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