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Hardcover with slipcase, published by Heritage Press, 1947. Originally published in 1824, this is the first Heritage Press edition. How Hajji Babba a barber, who travels from his hometown of Ispahan to Istanbul, having numerous adventures in the bazaars and the royal courts along the way. Includes the Preface by Sir Walter Scott, Introduction by E.G. Browne. Illustrated by Honore Guilbeau. 498 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/4", sewn binding. Sturdy illustrated cover boards, with the title and author name imprinted on the spine within a black field. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, there is a small scuff mark to the title field on the spine - about the size of a sesame seed, at the lower left corner of the black box. The outer slipcase box is intact, the corners are intact, a couple dots of edge wear to the open side of the box. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Heritage Press editions were not issued with dust jackets. Not a…
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The Adventures of Hajji Babba
by J.J. Morier
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The Beach of Falesa
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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Hardcover with slipcase, published by The Heritage Press, 1956. Originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1892, and then included in the short story collection 'Island Nights' Entertainments'. The story of John Wiltshire, a sea faring trader of copra, who finds himself arranged to be married to Uma, a native of the South Pacific island of Falesa. Illustrated by Millard Sheets. 156 pages, sewn binding, 7-1/8" X 10-1/2". Includes the slipcase box. Outer slipcase box is intact, all corners are intact, very little wear to the box. Red-brown cloth covered cover boards, with a South Pacific style design and the title imprinted on the spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. Not a library discard, not a remainder. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.
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The Chronicle of The Cid
by Robert Southey
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Heritage Press edition, with slipcase box, published 1958. The oldest intact Castilan epic poem. Based on the true story of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as 'El Cid', the eleventh century knight and warlord. This is the English prose translation by Robert Sothey, Introduction by V.S. Pritchett. Illustrated by Rene ben Sussan, with 16 full page full color and 11 black and white drawings. 196 pages with Glossary. 8" X 11-1/2", sewn binding. Cloth covered cover boards with a Spanish inspired design, title imprinted in gold on the spine panel within a red panel. Includes the Heritage Press newsletter, 'Sandglass', which provides further information about the book and publication. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Spine panel is slightly sun faded. Edges of the text block are relatively clean, with one small smudge mark to the bottom edge. Dark red top-stain does not appear to be faded. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a…
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The Deerslayer
by James Fenimore Cooper
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Hardcover with slipcase, published by Heritage Press, 1961. First published in 1841, this is the first Heritage Press edition from 1961. The classic story about Natty Bumppo, a young man who had grown up among the Delaware tribe of Northern New York. Here he has a variety of adventures as he tries to find his place in the world. 7" X 10-1/4", illustrated with thirty drawings by Ed Wilson. Includes the 'Sandglass' newsletter that Heritage Press used to provide further information on the book and printing. Heritage Press editions were not issued with dust jackets. This is not a library discard copy. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sturdy wheat colored cloth covered boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold within a green colored field, and an illustration applied to the front cover board. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No edge wear, the sewn binding is tight and square. One small spot of age tanning to the top edge.…
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The Georgics
by Virgil
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Hardcover with slipcase box, published by The Heritage Press, 1953. Classic ancient poem in four parts, each part somewhat based on the agricultural season of the year. This is the first Heritage Press edition. This version of the poem was translated in English verse by John Dryden. Introduction by George Whicher, and illustrated by Bruno Bramanti. 7" X 10-3/4", sewn binding, decorated cover boards. This copy includes the Heritage Press newsletter, 'Sandglass', which provides further information on the book and this edition. The cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Title and author printed on the spine in gold within a black field. All design elements on the cover boards and spine are intact and not rubbed or worn. Dark blue edges to the text block. There is a former owner's book plate on the first flyleaf page - a label pasted to the page - about 3" X 4". No further writing or marks besides that though. This is not a library discard copy. The outer slipcase box is intact,…
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Kenilworth
by Sir Walter Scott
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Hardcover with slipcase, published by The Heritage Press, 1966. Originally published in 1821, this is the 1966 Heritage Press edition. Classic story of the secret marriage of Robert Dudley, First Earl of Leicester, and Amy Robsart, daughter of Sir Hugh Robsart. Only by keeping his marriage secret can Robert receive the Queen's favor and continue his rise to power. Illustrations by Clarke Hutton. 541 pages, 6" X 9-1/4", sewn binding. Bright red cloth covered cover boards. Author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold within a red field, and a gold and red crest on the front cover board. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a library discard. The slipcase is included and the corners are intact. Slipcase only shows a few spots of rubbing wear. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.
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Madame Bovary
by Gustave Flaubert
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Hardcover with slipcase, published by The Heritage Press, 1950. First published n 1856, this is the first Heritage Press edition. Classic. Madame Bovary, always searching for happiness, will it always remain out of her reach? 348 pages, 6-3/4" X 10-1/4", sewn binding. Includes the 'Sandglass' newsletter that provides further information on the book and on the printing. Translated by J. Lewis May, illustrated by Pierre Brissaud and Theo Schmied. A total of twenty illustrations. Sturdy deocarted cover boards, with bright purple cloth covered spine, the title is imprinted on the spine in gold. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. This is not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. There is a crease mark to the top right corner of the text page from 340 through the end of the text block - about 1/2" X 1" diagonal crease at the top corner. Crease is not very visible, photo attached. Slipcase box is intact, a…
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The Prisoner of Zenda
by Anthony Hope
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Hardcover with slipcase box, published by The Heritage Press, 1966. Originally published in 1894, this is the Heritage Press edition. Classic adventure tale of an English gentleman on holiday in Ruritania, who is persuaded to temporarily impersonate the King. 188 pages, 7" X 10, sewn binding. Brick-red cloth covered cover boards, with the title imprinted on the spine and a decorative crest design on the front cover board. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. The spine panel does not appear to be sun faded. The light mustard colored top-stain on the top edge of the text block does not appear to be faded. No former ownership marks, though there are a four small spots of residue on the inside front cover from where a former owner's bookplate was removed. The Heritage Press 'Sandglass' newsletter is included - which includes interesting details on the book and the details of this edition. Illustrations by Donald Spencer. The slipcase box is intact, all corners are…
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Tales of The Gold Rush
by Brett Harte
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Hardcover with slipcase, published by The Heritage Press, 1944. A collection of Harte's short stories set in California during the 'Gold Rush'. Thirteen short stories, including; The Luck of Roaring Camp, Outcasts of Poker Flat, Poet of Sierra Flat, The Apostle of the Tules. 6-3/4" X 10-1/4", 224 pages. Illustrated by Fletcher Martin, Introduction by Oscar Lewis. Marbled design cover boards, with off-white cloth covered boards, the title imprinted on the spine in dark brown. Cover boards show some dots of edge wear to the top and bottom edges and tips of the corners. Spine panel has some age tanning, so that it is a bit darker than the remainder of the cloth covered spine area. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. The outer slipcase box is intact, all corners are intact, there are some dots of edge wear to the open side - with some exposure to the edges and corners on that side. Not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in…
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Using Wayside Plants
by Nelson Coon
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SIGNED Copy. Hardcover with dust jacket, a third edition copy, published by Hearthside Press, 1960. How to identify and use wild plants for food, medicine, and crafting. Includes chapters on useful trees, shrubs, lichens, flowers, herbs, and also a chapter on poisonous plants to avoid. 254 pages with Index and Bibliography, a section of black & white photos, and illustrations throughout the book. Bright yellow cloth covered boards, with the title and author name imprinted on the spine in dark green. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped, very little edge wear. Some spots of age tanning to the cover boards. Dust jacket is intact and not price clipped, original price of $3.95 printed on the front flap. Jacket has edge wear, some short closed tears to the edges, some chipping with the largest being a 1/2" X 1/4" chip on the top front edge. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Some dots of age tanning to the edges of the text block. Signed by the author for the former owner…
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