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Scranton, PA: International Textbook Company, 1905. Book. Hardcover. Early handbook with the foundations and basics of plumbing, some info on fixtures of the era but mostly highly technical info still useful today. Many diagrams, tables, illustrations. Chapters on " Boilers", " Blower Systems", " Automatic Flush Tanks", etc. This is a hanbook so it is a small, 48mo, cloth covered boards. Some minor wear to edges, owner signature on front endpaper, and a pencil diagram on rear endpaper, yet a NEAR FINE COPY, BRIGHT GILT LETTERING on spine and cover, SCARCE in this condition, great for a gift..

Knopf, 2004. Book. Hardcover. The sixth novel by the acclaimed British writer of literary mysteries. The story of an artist, bohemian, British couple and the dynamics of their life when they relocate to the seedy Port Mungo in the Honduras of the 1950's along with the husband's sister. AS NEW, SIGNED BY MCGRATH, FIRST PRINTING on the title page..

Wiley and Sons, 1931. Early book on Astronomy with much information. Soft leather covers, VERY GOOD COPY, THIRD EDITION, THIRD PRINTING.. Soft Cover. Book.

Omni Magazine, 1992. Book. Illus. by Bleck, Cathie. Original Wraps. An OMNI Magazine, special pull-out story insert. A Beowulf Shaeffer story. SIGNED by Niven and Bleck. FINE COPY..

Dial Press, 1934. Book. Very Good. Williams was Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Boston College. This is his extensive study while in Jamaica. FIRST PRINTING, VERY GOOD COPY, INSCRIBED by Williams " Donald J. McPherson a remembrance..." He covers Jamaican Witchcraft, Beliefs in Ghosts, Funeral Customs, Poltergeist among much more. Some foxing to front and rear endpapers, text is bright and unmarked. Rare book especially signed. .

Simon and Schuster, 1927. Book. Hardcover. Schnitzler (1862-1931) was born in Austria and was well known for his novels and dramas of contemporary Vienna. This book tells of an aging Cassanova's return to Venice, the City of his early youth. This book was the inspiration for Stanley Kubrick film, "Eyes Wide Shut". FIRST EDITION, no dustjacket, there is some minor scraping on the front endpaper where the book opens, and a 1930 owner inscription, some fading of letters on the spine, but this is still a VERY GOOD, BRIGHT COPY, with no marking in the text..

Sorensen, 2001. Book. Trade Paperback. Self published by Sorensen, a collection of her alternative comic strip with absurdist humor. FIRST PRINTING, NEAR FINE COPY..

Konemann, 1995. The classic tale by stevenson along with a few of his stories. NEAR FINE COPY.. Hardcover. Book.

Scholastic, 1972. Book. Trade Paperback. Amusing, Amazing and Offbeat Moments In Baseball History. FIRST PRINTING SCHOLASTIC BOOKS stated, VERY GOOD COPY, some wear to covers but still very good especially for a children's book, illustrated with photos..

Willey Books, 1938. A review of Rowlandson's work, 24 black and white plates and approx. 6 in color. FIRST PRINTING, VERY GOOD COPY, DJ is worn and has approx. 3" piece missing, still very good copy.. Hardcover. Book.

2009. Book. Trade Paperback. Detailed info on past life regression, chapters include "Rising Through The Rainbow", "Sacred Spaces", "Karma". NEAR FINE COPY, FIRST PRINTING..