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New York, NY: Standard Magazine, Inc.. Very Good. 1955. Magazine. Cover Art; This is a trade sized magazine. The magazine is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The cover has fading and wear. There are also several small spots of foxing. The text pages are clean and bright. Included are: Too Late for Eternity by Bryce Walton, Dark Destiny by WIlliam Morrison, Double Date by Winston Marks, Nanny by Philip K. Dick, Wayfarer by Roger Dee, Miss Stardust by Richard Matheson, and The Box by Arthur Porges. .
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"Nanny," by Philip K. Dick, (Found in Startling Stories Combined with Thrilling Wonder and Fantastic Story) Spring, 1955; Vol. 33, No. 1
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The Pacific Coast Third Reader Revised Edition
by A. L. Bancroft & Company
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San Francisco, CA: A. L. Bancroft & Company. Good. 1874. Revised Edition. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; School text book. This book is in Good condition. The covers have toning, spotting and rubbing, along with edge wear, nicking and rubbing. There are two chips missing from the rear spine joint - one of them is approximately two inches long. The text pages are generally clean and bright, though there is some light foxing - also torn pages and earl. The front and rear endpapers are lacking. The last page of text has a three inch tear up from the bottom edge of the page. .
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"Three Lines of Old French," by A. Merritt and "The Smoking Land," by George Challiss (Frederick Faust) Found in A. Merritt's Fantasy Magazine Ferbuary 1950; Vol. 1, No. 2
by A. Merritt's Fantasy
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New York, NY: Popular Publications, Inc.. Good. 1950. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Magazine. This is a larger than trade sized magazine. The magazine is in Good only condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping, rubbing and wear. There is a two inch tear to the top front spine joint (a two inch length of tape was carefully removed, leaving a faint bit of sunning to this area). The text pages are clean and bright. Included are: The Smoking Land by George Challis (Frederick Faust) , Three Lines of Old French, by A. Merritt, The Seal Maiden by Victor Rousseau, The Science of Time Travel by Ray Cummings, and more. .
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Cosmic Encounter
by A. E. Van Vogt (Alfred Elton Van Vogt )
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New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1980. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0385112777 . This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good- dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. There is some very beginning rubbing to the bottom spine end of the book cover. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is in mostly clean and bright, but has two very shallow chips: one to the top front, the other to the top spine end. "Van Vogt systematized his writing method, using scenes of 800 words or so where a new complication was added or something resolved. Several of his stories hinge on temporal conundra, a favorite theme. He stated that he acquired many of his writing techniques from three books: Narrative Technique by Thomas Uzzell, The Only Two Ways to Write a Story by John Gallishaw, and Twenty Problems of the Fiction Writer by Gallishaw. He also claimed many of his ideas came from dreams;…
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The Book of Ptath
by A. E. Van Vogt (Alfred Elton Van Vogt )
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Herts, England: Panther. Good. 1975. Trade Edition. Paperback. 058602753X . This is a mass market paperback. The book is in Good condition. The book covers have edge wear, bumping and rubbing, especially the bottom spine end. The text pages are generally clean and bright, though there is some generalized toning to the pages. "Van Vogt systematized his writing method, using scenes of 800 words or so where a new complication was added or something resolved. Several of his stories hinge on temporal conundra, a favorite theme. He stated that he acquired many of his writing techniques from three books: Narrative Technique by Thomas Uzzell, The Only Two Ways to Write a Story by John Gallishaw, and Twenty Problems of the Fiction Writer by Gallishaw. He also claimed many of his ideas came from dreams; throughout his writing life he arranged to be awakened every 90 minutes during his sleep period so he could write down his dreams. " (from Wikipedia) .
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Hayduke Lives! A Novel
by Abbey, Edward
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New York, NY: Little, Brown & Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 1112842411 . Cover Art; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. .
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Rollo At Work Or the Way to be Industrious
by Abbott, Jacob
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New York: T. Y. Crowell & Co.. Very Good-. 1855. New Edition; Revised by the author. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good- condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have bumping, rubbing, several small edge tears and fraying. There is a light slant to the spine of the book. The text pages are generally clean, though there are spots of foxing and finger dirt. The front endpaper has been removed by a former owner. The front pastedown page has the remnants of a previous owner's ink stamped bookplate (which has been partly removed) . Several text pages have been dog-eared. "The origin of the Rollo Series is in some ways similar to the origin of Dicken's Pickwick Papers. A publisher is looking for text to accompany illustrations. In this instance in 1835, T. H. Carter, a Boston book publisher and agent, had 24 diverse illustrations that he…
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The Life And Literature Of The Ancient Hebrews
by Abbott, Lyman
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Boston, MA: Houghton, Mifflin and Company. Very Good. 1901. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. This book is in Very Good condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some bumping, rubbing and edge wear, along with beginning fraying and nicking. The text pages are mostly clean and bright. There is a previous owner's inked previous owner's gift notation on the front endpaper. "Lyman J. Abbott (December 18, 1835 October 22, 1922) was an American Congregationalist theologian, editor, and author." "From 1881 Abbott was editor-in-chief of The Christian Union, renamed The Outlook in 1893; this periodical reflected his efforts toward social reform, and, in theology, a liberality, humanitarianism and nearly unitarian. The latter characteristics marked his published works also. Abbott's opinions differed from those of Beecher. Abbott was a constant advocate of social reform, and was an advocate of Theodore…
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What's New April 1945, Number 91
by Abbott Laboratories
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Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories. Very Good-. 1945. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Magazine. Cover Art; This is an oversized magazine. The magazine is in Very Good- condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The covers of the magazine have some light bumping and rubbing. The text pages are generally clean, though there are spots of rippling to several pages, and the last three pages of the book have spots of discoloration. The contents include: The Role of Vitamins in Menorrhagia, Bacterial resistance to Penicillin, Agranulocytosis..., Army Medicine in Pictures by distinguished American Artists, by John Steuart Curry, and more. .
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The History Of The Civil War In America; Comprising A Full And Impartial Account Of The Origin And Progress Of The Rebellion Of The Various Naval And Military Engagements, Of The Heroic Deeds Performed By Armies And Individuals. Touching Scenes in the Field, the Camp, the Hospital, and the Cabin
by Abbottt, John S. C. & John Stevens Cabot
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New York: Ledyard Bill. Good. 1863. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; This is a two volume set. Full Leather book covers. The books are in Good Only condition and were issued without dust jackets. The leather spine of Volume One has come off, and is currently laid-in the volume. The leather on both Volume One and Volume Two is worn and cracking. The text pages are generally clean, though there are occasional spots of foxing throughout. The front several pages of both volumes have come free, but are laid-in as well. The volumes have been illustrated throughout with images of important figures in the war. The endpapers of both volumes are marbled. All edges of the text block are marbled as well. Generally, this is a solid copy of the set. "Owing to the success of his work, The Mother at Home, he devoted himself from 1844 onwards, to literature. He was a voluminous writer of books on Christian ethics, and of popular histories, which were credited with…
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The Dream Thief
by Abe, Shana
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New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0553804936 . This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Shana Abé was born in Texas. She spent much of her childhood living in Colorado, with a brief stint in Mexico as a foreign exchange student, and, at age seventeen, lived in Japan as a model. Throughout her childhood, Abé wrote, completing what she calls "The Silliest Romance Novel Ever" during her free time during modeling shoots. [1] Her writing focused on romance, as those were the types of books that she most enjoyed reading. She later attended college in Los Angeles, graduating with a degree in drama. Her second novel, also a contemporary romance, took third place in a writing contest. She sent the book to several prospective agents, many of…
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Queen of Dragons
by Abe, Shana
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New York: Bantam. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0553805282 . This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. .
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To The Top Of The Mountain The Life of Father Umberto Olivieri, Padre of the Otomis
by Abeloe, William N.
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Hicksville, NY: Exposition Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1976. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0682485586 . B&W Illustrations; SIGNED EDITION. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. There is some beginning bumping and rubbing to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright . This copy has been signed by the author , with a short inscription on the half title page. "The Otomi traditionally worshipped the moon as their highest deity. Even in modern times, many Otomi populations practice shamanism and hold prehispanic beliefs such as Nagualism. Like most sedentary Mesoamerican peoples, Otomis traditionally subsisted on maize, beans and squash, but the maguey (century plant) was also an important cultigen used for production of alcohol (pulque) and fiber (henequen). Although the Otomi Indians rarely eat what Westerners would consider a…
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Swami Vivekananda And His Work
by Abhedananda, Swami
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Calcutta, India: Ramakrishna Vedanta Math. Very Good-. 1968. 3rd Edition; 3rd Printing. Stapled wraps. B&W Photograph; This book is in Very Good- condition and has a self cover. This book is a trade sized paperback book. The book cover have some edge wear, rubbing, nicking and edge wear. There is a small patch of sticker glue to the front cover. The text pages are clean and bright. The text pages are clean and bright, though there is some generalized light toning. "Swami Vivekananda (/'sw? ? Mi ? V? Ve? 'k? ? N? Nd? /; Bengali: [? Ami bibekan? Ndo] (listen) ; 12 January 1863 4 July 1902) , born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher and author. He was a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Influenced by Western esotericism, he was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian darsanas (teachings, practices) of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to…
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Le Roman D'un Brave Homme (the Story Of An Honest Man)
by About, Edmond (Edmond François Valentin About)
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Paris, France: Librarie Hachette Et Cie. Very Good+. 1906. Reprint. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; This book is entirely in FRENCH. The book is in Very Good+ condition and was likely issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The decorated covers have gilt, black and red embossing. The gilding has dulled a bit, especially on the spine. The text pages are clean, but noticeably toned due to the acid content of the paper used." Edmond François Valentin About (14 February 1828 16 January 1885) was a French novelist, publicist and journalist.... During the next few years, he wrote novels, stories, a play (which failed) , a book-pamphlet on the Roman question, many pamphlets on other subjects of the day, innumerable newspaper articles, some art criticisms, rejoinders to the attacks of his enemies, and popular manuals of political economy, L'A B C du travailleur (1868) , Le progrès (1864). His more serious…
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"Rescue Room," by Martin O'Hearn (Found in Galaxy Science Fiction) September 1978
by Abramson, Arnold E. (Publisher)
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New York, NY: UPD Publishing Corporation. Very Good. 1978. Magazine. Cover Art; This is a smaller than trade sized magazine. The magazine is in Very Good condition. The magazine covers have some edge wear, rubbing and light bumping. The text pages are generally clean, but have some light, generalized toning throughout. Included are: Rescue Room by Martin O'Hearn, THe Breath of the Lily by Timothy P. Lewis, Fearn by Tappan King, The Dalmation of Faust by Charles Sheffield, THe Stars in Shroud Part III of III by Gregory Benford, and more. .
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The Fabulous Riverboat (part 1) /worlds Of If Magazine Vol. 20, No. 11 (May-June 1971)
by Abramson, Arnold E. (editor) Worlds Of If
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New York: UPD Publishing Corp. / Worlds of IF. Very Good-. 1971. Magazine. This is a trade sized paperback magazine. The magazine is in Very Good- condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book covers have some generalized rubbing and scuffing. There is one small tear to the bottom front spine joint. The text pages are clean, but darkened / toned due to the acid content of the paper. The contents also include: Easy Way Out by John Brunner , Battleground by Greg and Jim Benford, The Right to Revolt and The Right to Resist by Keith Laumer, Fallen Spaceman by Lee Harding, and more. .
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"gateway (part i of iii) " by frederik pohl in galaxy science fiction: november 1976
by Abramson, Arnold E. (Publisher)
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New York, NY: UPD Publishing Corporation. Very Good-. 1976. Magazine. B&W Illustrations; This is a smaller than trade sized magazine. The magazine is in Very Good- condition. The magazine covers have some edge wear, rubbing and light bumping. The text pages are generally clean, but have some light, generalized toning throughout. Included are: Gateway (part one of three) by Frederik Pohl, THe Children of the State (part three of three) by Larry Niven, Xanadu by Kein O'Donnell, Jr. , Lovelife of the Leglorn by Craig Strete, Guardians at the Gate of Morpheus by Thomas Wylde, Inaugural by Barry Malzberg and Bill Pronzini, Designing a Dyson Sphere by Jack Williamson, and more. .
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Preventing World War III A Realistic Grand Strategy
by Abshire, David M.
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New York, NY: Harper & Row, Publishers. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1988. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0060159863 . This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean with the exception of some noticeable fading to the spine. "In 1962, Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke founded the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). In 1988, as President of CSIS, he merged the Hawaii-based Pacific Forum into his organization to give it more input from the Asia-Pacific region. Dr. Abshire served as Assistant Secretary of State for Congressional Relations from 1970 to 1973 and later as Chairman of the U. S. Board of International Broadcasting (197577). He was a member of the Murphy Commission (197475) , the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (19811982) , and the…
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The Girls Of The Fem Force Limited Edition Portfolio
by AC Comics
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New York: AC Comics. Near Fine. 1991. Limited Edition. Other. B&W and Color Illustrations; Limited edition. This portfolio contains ten 8 1/2" x 11" plates in both black and white and full color in an envelope. The portfolio is in Near Fine condition -- the plates are Fine, but there is some light wear and one small tear to the top edge of the envelope. "Femforce is a comic book published by AC Comics that began publication in 1985, detailing the adventures of the titular team: the "Federal Emergency Missions Force" or "Femforce", some of them original creations, while others originated in the 1940s and 1950s, lapsing into public domain by the time Femforce was published. [1] The team are, as their name implies, all female superheroes, and are the first and the longest running all-women 'super-team'. The series has passed 150 issues, a significant milestone for an independent comic book company." (from Wikipedia) .
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