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THE WORLD OF ICE & FIRE The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of  Thrones

THE WORLD OF ICE & FIRE The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones

by Martin, George R. R. & Elio M. García Jr & Linda Antonsson

Condition
Used - Fine with no dust jacket
Edition
Second Printing
Published
2014
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780553805444
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Bantam. Fine with no dust jacket. 2014. Second Printing. Hardcover. 4to 11" - 13" tall; 336 pages; Extra postage required for priority and international shipping. .
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DC COMICS A Celebration of the World's Favorite Comic Book Heroes

DC COMICS A Celebration of the World's Favorite Comic Book Heroes

by Daniels, Les

Condition
As New
Edition
Third Printing
Published
2003
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9780823079193
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Watson-Guptill. As New. 2003. Third Printing. Softcover. 4to 11" - 13" tall; 272 pages; Extra postage required for priority and international shipping. .
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HEROES FOREVER The Story of the Newport News Victory Arch

HEROES FOREVER The Story of the Newport News Victory Arch

by Kayaselcuk, Mary Laprade (edited by Sue Ellen Massie)

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Used - Good+
Published
1986
Binding
Softcover
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City of Newport News and the Newport News Historical Committee. Good+. 1986. Softcover. Wear to the covers. ; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; 196 pages; Extra postage required for priority and international shipping. .
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH May 1931 Traver's Book Store
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH May 1931 Traver's Book Store

by Knight, Dorothy R. (compiler)

Condition
Used - Very Good
Published
1931
Binding
Stapled wraps
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R. R. Bowker. Very Good. 1931. Stapled wraps. Pages browned. Order form on inside rear cover filled out in pencil. ; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 34 pages .
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THE STORY OF JULIA PAGE Publisher's Promotional Pamphlet
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THE STORY OF JULIA PAGE Publisher's Promotional Pamphlet

by Norris, Kathleen

Condition
Used - Very Good
Published
ca. 1915
Binding
Pamphlet
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Garden City: Doubleday Page & Co.. Very Good. ca. 1915. Pamphlet. Printed both sides, folded once vertically. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .
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GETTING STARTED IN HAND PRINTING AND BINDING

GETTING STARTED IN HAND PRINTING AND BINDING

by Waterford, Van

Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1981
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9780830612925
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Tab Books. Very Good. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 308 pages .
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WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT?  70 University of Virginia Professors Recommend  Readings in History, Politics, Literature, Math, Science, Technology, the  Arts, and More

WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT? 70 University of Virginia Professors Recommend Readings in History, Politics, Literature, Math, Science, Technology, the Arts, and More

by Feldman, Jessica & Robert Stilling

Condition
Used - Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
2008
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9780813927367
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University of Virginia Press. Near Fine. 2008. First Edition. Softcover. Inscribed and signed by one author on half title-page: "Best wishes , Jessica R. Feldman". Short gift inscription above. Like New otherwise. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 282 pages; Signed by One Author .
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ROBERT BURNS The Man and His Work

ROBERT BURNS The Man and His Work

by Hecht, Hans

Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
Reprint
Published
1989
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9780907526513
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Alloway Publishing Ltd. Very Good. 1989. Reprint. Softcover. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 320 pages .
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PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATION Books and Libraries in the Information Age

PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATION Books and Libraries in the Information Age

by Foskett, D. J

Condition
Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1984
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780851573564
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London: Clive Bingley. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 140 pages .
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GEORGE ORWELL'S 1984 A Literary Analysis of the Novel

GEORGE ORWELL'S 1984 A Literary Analysis of the Novel

by Schnabel, William

Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
2017
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9781975645328
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. Very Good. 2017. First Edition. Softcover. Some bending to the book from binder error. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 192 pages .
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WILD THINGS!  Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature

WILD THINGS! Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature

by Bird, Betsy & Julie Danielson & Peter Sieruta

Condition
Used - Very Good in Good+ dust jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
2014
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780763651503
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Candlewick. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. 2014. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed and signed by two authors on title-page: "Lex! So good to meet & talk - thanks for the dinner conversation! Julie Danielson For Lex - Great chatting with you! ~ Betsy Bird". Bottom front of the DJ waterstained. Large corner indentation to rear cover and… Read more about this item
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SHORT STORIES BY STEPHEN KING:  The Body, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank  Redemption, Short Fiction by Stephen King, Riding the Bullet

SHORT STORIES BY STEPHEN KING: The Body, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Short Fiction by Stephen King, Riding the Bullet

by Books LLC

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Used - Very Good
Published
2010
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9781156604533
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Books LLC. Very Good. 2010. Softcover. This is a list of short fiction by Stephen King. This includes short stories, novelettes, and novellas, as well as poems. It is arranged chronologically by first publication. Major revisions of previously published pieces are also noted. In all, 166 works are listed: 113 short stories, 11 novelettes, 17 novellas,… Read more about this item
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THE BOOK COLLECTOR'S HANDBOOK OF VALUES

THE BOOK COLLECTOR'S HANDBOOK OF VALUES

by Bradley, Van Allen

Condition
Used - Good in Good dust jacket
Edition
Fourth Edition
Published
1982
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780399126291
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G. P. Putnam's Sons. Good in Good dust jacket. 1982. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed and signed by author on endpaper: "To Jane D. [R] Best to you! Van Allen Bradley". Not sure what the last name is. Worn and soiled DJ in mylar. Damage to the gutter of pages 564-566, looks like the pages got stuck together… Read more about this item
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