Moments In Time
Book116   $12.00

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This is a vintage book published by Whittlesey House of New York and London. The book has a 1945 copyright. This is a third printing.

The book includes information on how to select, outfit and handle small sail and power craft for in-shore and off-shore cruising. Included in the book are 55 photographs and 11 line drawings.... Click for details

Everyday Things
M-4613   $34.00

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This 1972 book was printed before Oxmoor Press was established and began publishing the Southern Living & Progressive Farm books. This is from the Favorite Recipes, Inc. publishing company. There are no rips, tears or writing on the pages. I am not a book seller and it is very difficult, for me, to rate a book in an accurate manner. What I can do is photograph the problem areas and you should be able to get a good idea of the condition. I believe this is a first edition. If you have any que... Click for details

Moments In Time
Book115   $11.00

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This book is titles "American Caesar - Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964)" by William Manchester. Little, Brown and Company published the book that has a 1978 copyright. This is a First Edition - eighth printing.

This is a very interesting book on the life of General Douglas MacArthur. There are many pictures and maps throughout the book. From... Click for details

Everyday Things
M-4586   $5.00

I am not sure if this is a handbook to go with a cooking class, but it is the Spring, 1983 issue. The book shows little wear other than the natural aging of paper. Any questions or if you would like more information on the publishers, just email. I need your zip for postage calculations. Photo soon.

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PC232   $374

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THIS NATURE BOOK, FRIENDS IN FEATHERS, by Gene Stratton Porter is really an ENLARGED edition of WHAT I HAVE DONE WITH BIRDS which was published 10 years earlier. Her work photographing birds received high praise for the excellence and text is made up of an account of the experiences while obtaining these pictures. This FIRST EDITION was published by Doubleday, Page and Company in 1917 and has 335 pages with many black and white pictures. The book size is 7" X 10" and is in GOOD CONDITION. I ... Click for details

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PC231   $43

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THIS SONG OF THE CARDINAL IS A beautiful story about a red bird, and this nature book by Gene Stratton Porter catches your eye as a decorator item. It is the New and Revised edition, 1903, 1906, 1915, Grosset and Dunlap with gray hard cover and an amazing dust jacket that is nearly mint. On the inside of the dust jacket are lists of other authors (Zane Grey, Ralph Connor, etc,) and their books. There are also five pages of other authors books in back of this book. Gene has written passages of re... Click for details

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PC230   $479

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THIS IS ANOTHER RARE BOOK BY GENE STRATTON PORTER, sharing her vast knowledge of nature and the Bible, and early skill at photographing nature. Copyright 1909 by Jennings and Graham, 409 pages. The cover is green TEXTURED looking, and has a little wear on the ends of the spine, as well as the front edge. The cover is just beginning to be loose at the front edge. This would be an AWESOME addition to your Gene Stratton Porter collection.

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PC229   $465

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THIS RARE GENE STRATTON PORTER BOOK, LET US HIGHLY RESOLVE, is unique for her in that it is a collection of short ARTICLES in the informal conversational style that is very characteristic of the author. It has insight into everyday affairs of the household, education, and religion. There is a lot of common sense in these short pieces, much of it more relevant to those times. This is a FIRST EDITION by Doubleday, Page, and Company, 1927. There are 366 pages and the book is 5" X 7 1/2". I have... Click for details

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PC228   $345

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ANOTHER LOVELY FIRST EDITION ORIGINAL NATURE NOVEL by Gene Stratton Porter, this MAGIC GARDEN, is also enjoyable to read. The Publisher says that it is a sweet love story, starting when Amaryllis was a small child of 5 and ending when she is grown up, and still in love with John Guido, who introduces her to the Magic Garden. The cover is pale green and all the beautiful decorative art work on the front pages is also. It also says FIRST EDITION on the copyright page. The book itself is in very go... Click for details

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PC227   $259 Offers Considered

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THE LIFE STORY OF THE LADY OF THE LIMBERLOST told by her daughter, THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF GENE STRATTON PORTER, is an interesting picture of a woman whose life was full to the brim. Incorporated is this book are many letters received by Gene by her readers. It was published in 1928 by Doubleday, Doran and has 369 pages. The cover is dark green with some wear on the corners. The edges of the pages on the bottom are stamped Camp Kohonka Wolfeboro, - N.H. (and also in the front of the book.) CO... Click for details

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PC 226   $39 plus shipping

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ANOTHER STORY BY GENE STRATTON PORTER that is set in the usual northern Indiana country, near the Limberlost, and it offers the usual appeal of nature. Some reviews criticized the realism of Michael, a "newsie" small boy with a big, common sense, street philosophy of life, and an Irish wit. But, again it was Gene's way of incorporating nature into fiction and thus sharing her vast knowledge of the Limberlost. This copy was published by Grosset and Dunlap in 1916 and has a gray hard cover as well... Click for details

Admiral Ale's Book Depot
HB00185   $10.00

Published in New York by the Syndicate Publishing Co. in 1913. It has a Pictorial Cover, and is in Good condition with No Jacket wear at the spine and edges. PO name on inside. This song book has so many songs that the Index is on two pages in small print. Photos of the then famous singers of the these songs.

Hyacinth House Antiques and Collectibles
1000414   $4

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Islands of the South Pacific, an illustrated travel guide from the editors of Sunset Magazine, 1966. Includes many B&W photos and commentary on tropical locales, including: Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samoa and other islands. Large format softcover book, 96 p., published by Lane Books. Good condition.

Hyacinth House Antiques and Collectibles
1000406   $7

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Barlowe's Guide to Extra-Terrestrials, with an introduction by Ian Summers, first printing, first edition, 1979. Wayne Douglas Barlowe, an accomplished sci-fi book cover artist, illustrates great aliens from science fiction literature. Hardcover large format book, 146 p., published by Workman Publishing. Dust jacket is dirty and has several small tears, but the book is in good condition with minor typical wear.

Moments In Time
Book104   $18.00

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If you love daffodils, then this is the perfect book for you. This vintage book is titled "The Romance of Daffodils" by William C. Brumbach. Greenwich Book Publishers of New York published the book that has a 1959 copyright. This is a First Edition.

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Moments In Time
Article5   $6.00

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This item is an article titled "From The Halls Of Montezuma." The photographs are by Richard H. Stewart. The article is from a National Geographic dated February 1944. There is no text other than that under the pictures. The article has some wonderful vintage pictures of Mexico and her people!

The article is in very good condition – no wr... Click for details

Moments In Time
Article4   $4.75

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This item is an article titled "The Faces Of Easter Island." The photographs are by Martini. The article is from a National Geographic dated February 1944. There is no text other than that under the pictures.

The article is in very good condition – no writing or dog-ears. I designed and printed the cover. The pages are GBC bound. The arti... Click for details

Moments In Time
Article3   $10.00

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This item is an article titled "The Civil War" by Ulysses S. Grant 3rd, Major General U.S.A. (Retired). He was also the Chairman of the National Civil War Centennial Commission at the time this article was written. The article is from a National Geographic dated April 1961. The article includes many interesting pictures and illustrations.

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This item is an article titled "Around The World With The Salvation Army" by Evangeline Booth, Commander of the Salvation Army. The article is from a National Geographic dated April 1920.

The article includes many interesting pictures. Among them are vintage pictures of people in India, native boys in Java, Zulu tribesmen in South Africa ... Click for details

Al's Past Treasures
COM314   $20.00

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DC Comics House of Secrets No.103 Dec.1972 issue. A hard to find issue in fine condition. This is a 20 cent comic. Bookmark my page as I will be continually adding more issues. All my comics are enclosed in a clear plastic envelope with a cardboard backing. Shipping to anywhere in the U.S.A. will be $2.50. Insurance is extra if requested. See all my many other great listings.