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Freedom in Exile by DALAI LAMA

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Seller: Bauman Rare Books
Title
Freedom in Exile
Author
DALAI LAMA
Seller
Bauman Rare Books (United States)
Description
1990. First Edition. Signed. (DALAI LAMA Tenzin Gyatso). Freedom in Exile. The Autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet. (New York): Cornelia & Michael Bessie/HarperCollins, (1990). Octavo, original half black cloth, original dust jacket. $3000.First American edition, signed after the foreword in Tibetan by the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.""Throughout his story, told with great humility, the Dalai Lama reveals his obligation both to address the time-honored spiritual needs of his people and to help them deal with the practical considerations of their disrupted lives. Anyone wanting to understand Tibet today will do well to read this priest-king's tale of coping with the ancient and modern worlds that have shaped him"" (Chicago Tribune). Preceded by the British first edition of the same year. Tiny scuff to front board, otherwise a fine signed copy.
Discorso Sopra la Fabrica e Uso delle Nuove Verghe Astronomiche

Discorso Sopra la Fabrica e Uso delle Nuove Verghe Astronomiche by Lupicini, A - INSTRUMENTS

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Seller: Palinurus Antiquarian Books
Title
Discorso Sopra la Fabrica e Uso delle Nuove Verghe Astronomiche
Author
Lupicini, A - INSTRUMENTS
Seller
Palinurus Antiquarian Books (United States)
Condition
Good with some erratic spotting and toning; backstrip wanting.
Description
Florence: G Marescotti, 1582. First Edition.. Modern linen over boards.. Good with some erratic spotting and toning; backstrip wanting.. Small 4to, 53, [1 - printer's device & privilege]. The book is illustrated throughout. Lupicini was a military engineer who as early as 1552 had been involved in the sieges of Montalcino and Monticchiello. He also worked as a hydraulic engineer for the city of Venice. The book offered here is his explanation of a new astronomical staff devised by him. It could be used for various surveying problems or as a geometrical quadrant, and cross-staff. The instrument also included a magnetic compass (Breman) and the text discusses its application to ballistics and cartography. This is the only printing of the treatise. Adams, L-1723; Breman pp. 212 - 213; Riccardi II, 59; H-L #2741; Sphaera Mundi, #35.
John Thomson: A Window to the Orient

John Thomson: A Window to the Orient by WHITE, Stephen and John Thomson

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Title
John Thomson: A Window to the Orient
Author
WHITE, Stephen and John Thomson
Seller
Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9780500541128
Description
New York: Thames & Hudson, 1986. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 200 pages. Features a preface by Robert A. Sobieszek and text by Stephen White. Includes 173 illustrations of which 161 are duotone plates. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.
AMERICAN SONNETS

AMERICAN SONNETS by Stern, Gerald

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AMERICAN SONNETS
Author
Stern, Gerald
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Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9780393050844
Condition
Fine
Description
NY: W.W.Norton, 2002. First edition, first prnt. Signed by Stern on the title page. Publisher's promotional bookmark laid in as issued. Weak bump bottom of front board; otherwise, an unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.The images are of the book described and not stock photos,.
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HYDROLOGIC EFFECTS OF FLOODWATER-RETARDING STRUCTURES ON GARZA - LITTLE ELM RESERVOIR, TEXAS by WSP 1984 -- Gilbert, C.R. and Sauer

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HYDROLOGIC EFFECTS OF FLOODWATER-RETARDING STRUCTURES ON GARZA - LITTLE ELM RESERVOIR, TEXAS
Author
WSP 1984 -- Gilbert, C.R. and Sauer
Seller
Hoffman Books (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
Washington, D.C.: GPO. Very Good. 1970. Softcover. USGS 1970. Wrappers, very good condition (rubber stamp on cover) Complete with all maps and plates. .