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Book SEVEN PILLARS Of WISDOM T. E. Lawrence Seven Pillars of Wisdom, A Triumph, by T. E. Lawrence. Paperback; oversized, 700 pages. Publisher: Penguin Books, 1976. Illustrated with black & white photographs, four maps, and line drawings by Eric Kennington. Although Lawrence of Arabia died in 1935, here he chronicles his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Turks in WWI. ''It ranks with the greatest books ever written in the English language. As a narrative of war and adventure it is unsurpassable.'' - Sir Winston Churchill. Condition: Cover has corner creases,...
Circa: 1976
Type: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Books  

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EXPLORING The AMAZON Natl. Geographic Soc. Book, Exploring the Amazon, National Geographic Society. ''Exploring the Amazon'', by Helen and Frank Schreider, published by the National Geographic Society; ©1970. Since the days of the conquistadors, the Amazon has lured explorers and adventurers. Many have left records of their experiences, but few accounts are so filled with the excitement of discovery as is this book. Crammed with numerous color photographs and beautiful maps. Size: 7 x 10¼ inches; 208 pages. Hardback; dust jacket. Book in excellent...
Circa: 1970
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: National Geographic Society  

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Book HUMAN FORM In ART 1926 RARE! Book, hardcover, The Human Form in Art, by Braun. First edition; Bridgman Publishing, ©1926. Cloth boards have soiling; one page is loose (see photos). Pages: 231. A great reference and/or collectible ~ rare and out-of-print! Shipping/handling: if Media Mail option for $4.00 is preferred, please mention that in the 'Comments' section of the order form.
Circa: 1926
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Bridgman Publishing  

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Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 1927: The ART of ARRANGING FLOWERS Japanese IKEBANA
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The ART of ARRANGING FLOWERS Japanese IKEBANA Book, The Art of Arranging Flowers, a Complete Guide to Japanese Ikebana, by Shozo Sato. Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, N.Y.; printed and bound in Japan; 1965. Includes a basic course in the 12 forms of the popular 'Moribana' style of Ikebana, proceeding to more advanced forms. Includes four appendixes (one on plant symbolism), plus index; 366 pages. Book is bound in green and black silk with gilt lettering. There is a pasted on photograph on the front board. Has over 480 color and black and white photos and illustrations, with...
Circa: 1965
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams  

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Book COMMONWEALTH Of ARTS & MAN Humanities The Commonwealth of Arts and Man: Readings in the Humanities; editor: Donald N. Van Ess. Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., New York; ©1973; 433 pages. Illustrated with black & white photographs. Includes an introduction to the arts and a survey of the art periods, as viewed through major works and interpretive essays in literature, the visual arts, and music. Softcover; corners are bumped. Very clean inside and out. THIS ITEM CAN SHIP MEDIA MAIL FOR $3.00 IN THE U.S.
Circa: 1973
Type: Softcover
Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Co.  

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COLLIER'S WORLD ATLAS and GAZETTEER 1940 Book, Collier's World Atlas, ©1940. Has blue cloth boards with gold lettering and pictorial elements. Size: 11¼ x 14½ inches. Has many black & white photos, city street maps, and constellation illustrations. It's fun to look through this book to see how things have changed since then! Binding edges are slightly worn, corners are bumped, page edges lightly foxed, spine is tight, ex libris with original owner's name and date: July, 1940. Shipping/handling: if Media Mail for $5.50 is preferred, please mention it...
Circa: 1940
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: P. F. Collier & Son  

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COLLIER'S World ATLAS and GAZETTEER 1937 Atlas, Colliers. A pre-WWII Collier's World Atlas and Gazetteer. It's interesting to look at the world maps and see how the borders have changed since this book was published. Condition: soil on endpapers, title page and contents page; cover corners bumped; spine intact but worn on the top & bottom. Many black & white photographs of the world; 328 pages. **SOLD**
Circa: 1937
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: P. F. Collier & Son  

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Book MY SEVERAL WORLDS Pearl S. BUCK My Several Worlds, A Personal Record, by Pearl S. Buck. Publisher: John Day Co., New York; ©1954. Possibly a First Edition; no later printings noted. Hardcover of green/blue cloth with gold letters on cover and spine, no dust jacket. Cover has minor scuffs, corners are bumped. Spine is tight and pages are clean and bright. VG+; 407 pages. Shipping/handling: if Media Mail option for $3.00 is preferred, please mention that in the 'Comments' section of the order form.
Circa: 1954
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: John Day Co.  

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY of BEN FRANKLIN ©1903 Book, Autobiography of Ben Franklin, introduction by Nathan Haskell Dole. Publisher, Thomas Y. Crowell Co., New York, ©1903. Has red cloth boards with bumped corners and minor fraying, some scuffing. Pages are very clean. From the Astor Prose Series; 279 pages. Shipping/handling: if Media Mail for $2.50 is preferred, please mention it in the 'Comments' section of the order form.
Circa: 1903
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Co.  

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Book MY LIFE IN PICTURES Charles CHAPLIN Book, My Life in Pictures, Charles Chaplin. Published by Peerage Books, London, 1985. Subtitled: ''The Illustrated Story Of A Comic Genius''. Profusely illustrated with color and b&w photographs, movie stills, and reproductions of vintage movie posters and advertising art. Hardcover with dust jacket; 320 pages. Very good condition with gift inscription in ink on front flyleaf and very minimal loss to cloth boards on front bottom edge. Shipping/handling: if Media Mail option for $4.00 is preferred, please mention that in the...
Circa: 1985
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Peerage Books  

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Book SHIPS A PICTORIAL HISTORY by Ellis Book, A Pictorial History of Ships, Ellis. ''Ships: A Pictorial History from Noah's Ark to the U.S.S. United States'', by C. Hamilton Ellis. ©1974; Peebles Press, New York, 1st Edition. Oversized; illustrated with over 400 drawings, paintings and photographs. Previously published in London as ''A Picture History of Ships''. Condition: VG in VG dust jacket. Shipping/handling: if Media Mail option for $3.50 is preferred, please mention it in the 'Comments' section of the order form. ...
Circa: 1974
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Peebles Press