North Saanich Horticultural Society by Various - March 1928: First Minute Book, March 7, 1928

[26 ad]+282+[2 ad] pages. Small octavo (7 3/4" x 4 3/4") bound in original stiff boards with spine label in black lettering. (Hagedorn: 3. 1817) First American edition.This is the third chess book published in the United States and was not noted by Fiske in his bibliographical work. A revised edition was also published in 1817. Fisk first notes this in 1824, as a reprint of the London 1806 edition and notes that it was reprinted in England in 1809, 1813, 1819 and at other times. The name of the compiler has never been made public. The miscellaneous collection of anecdotes, essays and poems at the end is not without interest.Condition:Corners bumped and rubbed, paper hinges cracked, spine rubbed, former owner's label on front paste down else a good to very good copy of a very scarce chess item.

1962. Very rare community craft book. Undated, privately printed. Circa 1962 based on reference in text. Spiral bound 191 bright, white pages. Patterned cardstock cover with black and white illustration. Black and white illustrations throughout. Light soil to covers. A book of how-to crafts and hobbies. Contents include: knitting, gifts, things for children to make, decorating for the holiday, decorating and redecorating the home. Rare. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.

New York: Sanford J Durst, 1978. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. numbered limited edition of 1000. slight shelf rubs. [ref. ASt.009].

Limassol: J. Bendon, 1994. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. light rubs to dustjacket, light spine bump. 82pp + ads. [ref. ASt.024].

Villefranche en Beaujolais: Jean Guillermet, 1929. First Edition. Signed with a dedication by the author to the front end paper. Recent rebind in green half leather, with marbled boards and gilt titles. Covers are in excellent condition. Original soft covers are bound into the front. A little chipping and creasing the corners of the soft cover. Otherwise in excellent condition. Colour frontis. Folding map of region to the rear. Very attractive photographic plates of vineyards throughout. xx, 202 pages. 230 x 140 mm (9 x 5½ inches). Première édition. Signé d'une dédicace de l'auteur sur le premier papier. Reliure récente en demi cuir vert, plats marbrés et titres dorés. Les couvertures sont en excellent état. Les couvertures souples originales sont reliées sur le devant. Un peu d'écaillage et de plis aux coins de la couverture souple. Sinon en excellent état. Frontis de couleur. Carte dépliante de la région vers l'arrière. Plaques photographiques très attrayantes de vignobles partout.… Read More

[26 ad]+282+[2 ad] pages. Small octavo (7 3/4" x 4 3/4") bound in original stiff boards with spine label in black lettering. (Hagedorn: 3. 1817) First American edition.This is the third chess book published in the United States and was not noted by Fiske in his bibliographical work. A revised edition was also published in 1817. Fisk first notes this in 1824, as a reprint of the London 1806 edition and notes that it was reprinted in England in 1809, 1813, 1819 and at other times. The name of the compiler has never been made public. The miscellaneous collection of anecdotes, essays and poems at the end is not without interest.Condition:Corners bumped and rubbed, paper hinges cracked, spine rubbed, former owner's label on front paste down else a good to very good copy of a very scarce chess item.

hardback. good/fair. Please see photos for the best description of the condition.

Gaddis, Thomas E.: Birdman Of Alcatraz, The Story of Robert Stroud .1955 Random House 1st. Edition. BIOGRAPHY. True crime, Ornithology. Stated First Printing Thus Exlib. Good- condition. Spine is a bit cocked. No Dust jacket is included. "The fantastic true story of the prisoner with the longest record of solitary confinement in the United States – who became a leading authority on birds." The original source material for the gripping American film starring Burt Lancaster. Will ship from Oregon.

Black boards with Gold lettering on spine and facing cover . No Dust jacket but does have inset order form with description of book. Price 2 British pounds and 2 pence .In Good condition. No Marks inside ,slight scuffing of bottom of boards and wear at the bottom of the spine. Tight spine .Full of black and white photography and text on gates and history of the craft.

1698 Book of SECRETS Health & Beauty Perfumes Makeup Fashion Arts Medicine RARE
'Recueil de Secrets' is a rare, late 17th-century collection of 'self-help' secrets. Equivalent to the modern-day 'life hacks', this book contains hundreds of entries on important topics including health and beauty tips – (perfume making, artificial pearls jewelry, using makeup, etc.), arts, sciences, and even treatment and care of animal diseases.
Item number: #18457
Price: $750
BOUDE, J.
Recueil de secrets divisé en deux parties, la première concernant la conservation de la santé & de la beauté. La seconde, concernant les arts & les maladies des animaux
A Toulouse : Chez la veuve de J.J. Boude, 1698.

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Collation: Complete with all pages – 2 parts
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Part I – [12], 120
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Part II – [4], 150
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Language: French
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Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15.5cm x 9.5cm)
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