Dorothy Robinson Antiques  
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The Emerald Whaler, William Laubenstein, Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1960, 237 pages. A little edgewear to dustjacket, d.j. now in Brodart protective cover, book itself in very good condition. A slightly fictionalized account of the voyage of the whaling ship Catalpa to Fremantle, Australia, to rescue six Fenians still in prison there in 1875. Of the books written about the rescue of six Fenian prisoners in Western Australia this is perhaps my least favorite, but even so there are things in here tha... Click for details

Richards Antiques  
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An intriguing architectural element reflects the Roman social order. Pisciculture -- the process of raising fish -- held a lasting fascination for the people of ancient Rome. Whether bred for household consumption, cultivated for sale at market, or simply kept in confinement for reasons of aesthetic appreciation, fish remained an important commodity and prominent cultural symbol throughout the periods of the Roman Republic and early Empire. Roman pisciculture reached its greatest level of sophis... Click for details

Richards Antiques  
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Signed presentation copy of Millie's Book As Dictated to Barbara Bush. Pasted on the half title page is a book plate with gift inscription and signature (see photograph). This is a stated first edition, 4th printing. It is in very good condition. There is a crease at the top corner of the front flap of the dust wrapper as well as a bit of curl at the top of the wrapper. There is a small raised area at the top of the first two pages left by a paper clip that was once attached there.

Richards Antiques  
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This is the Reagan Inaugural commemorative catalog for the sale of the Codex Leicester by Leonardo da Vinci at Christie's on 12 December 1980. The codex was purchased by Armand Hammer and lent to the Presidential Inaugural of Ronald Reagan. Pasted on the title pages is a label reading: "Nancy and I are very pleased that this major work, Leonardo's The Codex Leicester, has been made available to our Presidential Inaugural celebration enabling so many Americans to share in his diverse genius. Sinc... Click for details

Cheshire Cat Gallery  
LEprisonBk   $150

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"Life and Death in Rebel Prisons" by Robert H Kellogg, Sgt-Major 16th Regiment Conn. Volunteers, prepared from his daily journal is this "...complete history of the inhuman and barbarous treatment of our brave soldiers by rebel authorities, inflicting terrible suffering and frightful mortality, principally at Andersonville, GA and Florence, SC. Published in 1867 by L. Sterbins, Hartford, Conn. Illustrated throughout, the book is in good antique condition with expected flocking and general agi... Click for details

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LSyearbook   $295

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Published in 1862, this book is a record documenting the first year of the Civil War. Written by Edward A. Pollard, author of "Black Diamonds", this is the 2nd edition "Revised and Corrected". 406 pages of text, the book is paper bound. The back cover is detached, both front and back covers are faded due to age, all else excellent condition and a fascinating read.

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LEtactics   $750

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Rare Confederate Civil War "Rifle and Infantry Tactics" manual used and carried by Captain W. H Powell during the war. There are water marks in the same location thought the book, but all the type is legible and clear. Blank pages have some signatures and doodling. This is considered to be a rare book. Published in 1862 by the order of the Governor for the use of the North Carolina Troops and written by Brig. Gen. W. J. Hardee, C. S. Army. About 70 pages of text with blank pages in the back... Click for details

Richards Antiques  
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A scarce and interesting book on the setting, arrangements and customs of the English dinner table during the years from 1400 to 1900. Loads of illustrations, details. Book is like new. Published 1969 by Archon Books. Dimensions are 10 inches by 8 inches, 144pp.

Richards Antiques  
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This is a scarce booklet on the subject published as a special issue of Historical New Hampshire, Volume XXXVIII, Number 1, Spring 1983, by the New Hampshire Historical Society. The author is David Ruell. It catalogs the bird's eye views of the state's towns as well as the publishers and artists. 88 pages. This is a brand new copy we purchased from the Historical Society.

Richards Antiques  
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This is an advance proof of Murray B. Levin's interesting study of the 1962 campaign in Massachusetts in which Edward M. Kennedy, then a totally inexperienced candidate barely eligible by age to serve in the United States Senate, defeated an experienced State Attorney General, also from a powerful political family. This is "an uncorrected proof" with final revisions yet to be made. The text shows some editing had already been done as there are excisions and paste-ins. The book was published in S... Click for details

Brandywine Militaria  
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No matter what anyone thought of Frank Rizzo, nobody was of little opinion and his years as mayor of Philadelphia were extremely interesting. Rizzo, who graduated step by step from beat cop to mayor, was known for his toughness and one famous photograph showed on his way from a full dress function to a prison riot with a billy club tucked into his tuxedo. This book is a guaranteed good read. Priced half of cover price.

Brandywine Militaria  
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This is a very important item. While it is not a particularly rare book, it has three separate identifying plates reading 'Hauptarchiv der NSDAP Nr. 2,66' which basically states the book is from the Head/Main Archives of the Nazi party. These are located on the bottom corner of the back cover, inside the front cover and on the page with publisher information. Also inside the front cover is a signed dedication from when it was given and a stamp labeling the book as surplus from the Library of Con... Click for details

Big Foot Cat's Collectibles  
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Gunships-A Pictorial History Of Spooky is the real title of this vintage book and will probably be sought by those that were part of this group or those collectors of information about war machines. This hard to find hard covered text, with a pictorial front and rear dust cover, is 64 pages in length. With more than 160 photographs (some in color) this book portrays a look at one of America's deadliest weapons. They were first used late in WW11 and Korea but really came into age during Vietnam. ... Click for details

Big Foot Cat's Collectibles  
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This very vintage text is available from our inventory of quality books, magazines and records. Published in 1952 by Grosset & Dunlop, Signature Series (Catalog Card No. 52-11067) it is a hard cover(no D/J) and is 178 pages in length. Nicely illustrated in B&W by C. B. Falls our copy is in GOOD+++ condition. There is very light shelf wear to the cover; the interior pages are only very lightly browned; there is no foxing; all else in the interior is free of any marks, creases or tears. The only ... Click for details

Richards Antiques  
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"Captain Bligh" is a cliche of our times for the extravagant and violent misuse of power. In fact, William Bligh was one of the least physically violent disciplinarians in the British navy. That paradox inspires the author to ask why, then, did Bligh have a mutiny? Its answer is to display the theatricality of naval institutions and the mythologizing power of history. Mr Bligh's Bad Language is an anthropological and historical study of the mutiny on the Bounty, and its role in society and cultu... Click for details

Richards Antiques  
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In the fourth volume of the acclaimed Hinges of History series, Thomas Cahill brings his characteristic wit and style to a fascinating tour of ancient Greece. The Greeks invented everything from Western warfare to mystical prayer, from logic to statecraft. Many of their achievements, particularly in art and philosophy, are widely celebrated; other important innovations and accomplishments, however, are unknown or underappreciated. In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, Thomas Cahill explores the lega... Click for details