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ADAMS, JAMES TRUSLOW  The March of Democracy / History of the United States Volume 4 - America and World Power { Volume Four of the Set }
New York, Charles Scribner's Sons , 1952. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No dust Jacket. Later Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, dark blue textured cloth bindings, gilt spinal titles. borders, and Liberty Bell illustration, the front cover features an American Eagle motif, light tip wear. An excellent presentation of American history, presidency's, society, politics, economics, events, campaigns, politics, wars, and progress from 1892 to 1932. Well illustrated in b&w. 347 pages + the rear photo section.
USD 15.42 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 | £UK 9.5 | JP¥ 1326] Book number: 576386
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ADAMS, JAMES TRUSLOW  The March of Democracy / History of the United States Volume 5 - A Record of 1933-1941, First Part of the Annual Chronicle { Volume Five of the Set }
NY, Charles Scribner's Sons. 1952, Later Printing. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, dark blue textured cloth bindings, gilt spinal titles. borders, and Liberty Bell illustration, the front cover features an American Eagle motif, minor end and tip wear. An excellent presentation of American history, the presidency, society, politics, economics, events, campaigns, politics, relief, the Depression, recovery, pre WWII, Pearl Harbor, America's Declaration of War, war strategies, defense production, Allied Treaties, Conferences, the war in China and Europe, German, Italian, and Japanese conquests, and critical issues from 1933 to 1941. Well illustrated in b&w. 364 pages + the rear photo section. Very Good/No Dust Jacket.
USD 14.95 [Appr.: EURO 10 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1286] Book number: 576411
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ADAMS, JAMES TRUSLOW  The March of Democracy / A History of the United States Volume 6 - A Record of 1942-1948, Second Part of the Annual Chronicle { Volume Six of the Set } VI
NY, Charles Scribner's Sons. 1952, Later Printing. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, dark blue textured cloth bindings, gilt spinal titles. borders, and Liberty Bell illustration, the front cover features an American Eagle motif, minor end and tip wear. An excellent presentation of American history, the presidency, WWII campaigns and battles, postwar issues, labor, American society, politics, economics, events, politics, Conferences, Communist influence and power brokering, World Peace, and critical issues from 1942-1948. Well illustrated in b&w. 352 pages + the rear photo section. Very Good/No Dust Jacket.
USD 14.95 [Appr.: EURO 10 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1286] Book number: 576413
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ADAMS, JAMES TRUSLOW  The March of Democracy / A History of the United States Volume 3 - Civil War and Aftermath {Volume Three of the Set } III
NY, Charles Scribner's Sons. 1952, Later Printing. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, dark blue textured cloth bindings, gilt spinal titles. borders, and Liberty Bell illustration, the front cover features an American Eagle motif, minor edge and tip wear. An excellent presentation of American history, presidency's, society, politics, Civil War battles, actions, military leadership and campaigns, economics, events, critical issues, politics, and progress from the late 1850's to post-Civil War Reconstruction. Well illustrated in b&w. 312 pages + the rear photo section. Very Good/No Dust Jacket.
USD 14.95 [Appr.: EURO 10 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1286] Book number: 576414
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ADAMS, JAMES TRUSLOW  The March of Democracy / History of the United States Volume I - The Rise of the Union { Volume One of the Set }
NY, Charles Scribner's Sons. 1952, Later Printing. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, dark blue textured cloth bindings, gilt spinal titles. borders, and Liberty Bell illustration, the front cover features an American Eagle motif, minor tip wear. An excellent presentation of early American history, early explorations, Colonial idealism, life, and settlements, early conflicts with France and England, how England's war with France affected the Colonies, the American Revolution, the post-Revolutionary Era, changing society, politics, economics, events, critical issues, and progress from the Colonial Era to after the American Revolution. Well illustrated in b&w. 306 pages + the rear photo section. Very Good/No Dust Jacket.
USD 14.95 [Appr.: EURO 10 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1286] Book number: 576415
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VAN DOREN, CARL  Benjamin Franklin
US: Franklin Library. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No dust Jacket. 1983, Franklin Library Edition. Pulitzer Prize Winner for Biography in 1939. Brown ribbed leather gilt trimmed boards, light rubbing on cover and bottom page trim. A well done biography of America's Premier Citizen.
USD 35.42 [Appr.: EURO 23.5 | £UK 21.5 | JP¥ 3046] Book number: BQ3213
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SEATTLE WORLD'S FAIR  Official Guide Book / Seattle World's Fair 1962
First American Edition. Seattle, WA: Acme Publications, Inc. 1962. Trade Paperback. Very Good/ Tight/Bright copy, light edgewear with small cover hinge creases, unmarked text. With the Exhibits, Maps, Facilities, Themes, Sponsors, Arts and Entertainment, Concepts and Forums of The World's Fair, and also information on entertainment, dining, commerce, tours, lodging, and tourism in the area including Seattle, Regional Washington State, British Columbia, Alaska, The Yukon Territory, Oregon, Portland, and more. Filled with pictorial ads for local and national businesses such as: An unusual large production on Seattle's Show Street featuring a large Adult's Only Peep Show Advertisment, Olympic Stain, Alaska Railroads Streamliner AuRoRa, Greyhound Racing, Al Sheehan's Aqua Follies, Hamm's Beer, Ore-Ida French Fried Potatoes, Boeing Jets, the Empirebuilder Streamliner Train, Vespa Scooters, a picture of GM's Firebird III concept car, and the Monte-Copter Company of Seattle, fishing cruises, major alrlines, a unique picture of the Triphibian jet propelled vehicle made to use on Land, Sea and in the Air, and more, color covers, b&w interior ads and illustrations. 191 pages..
USD 11.37 [Appr.: EURO 7.75 | £UK 7 | JP¥ 978] Book number: 901115
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GOLDSTEIN, JEROME  Recycling / How to Reuse Wastes in Home, Industry, and Society
NY: Schocken Books. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 1st Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1979, Light edgewear. An illustrated reference of how to reuse wastes in home, industry, and society. The book covers all aspects of pollution and understanding the positive social and environmental effects of waste management and reuse, conservation, and waste treatment.
USD 8.92 [Appr.: EURO 6 | £UK 5.5 | JP¥ 767] Book number: 575951
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GOLDSTEIN, JEROME  Recycling / How to Reuse Wastes in Home, Industry, and Society
NY: Schocken Books. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 1st Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1979, Light edgewear. An illustrated reference of how to reuse wastes in home, industry, and society. The book covers all aspects of pollution and understanding the positive social and environmental effects of waste management and reuse, conservation, and waste treatment.
USD 8.92 [Appr.: EURO 6 | £UK 5.5 | JP¥ 767] Book number: BQZ775V
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HALACY, D.S. JR.  Encyclopedia of the World's Greatest Events: 1936
NY: Monarch Select Books, 1963. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Paperback. Very Good. 1st Printing. Bright/tight copy, light edgewear. A handy reference book and guide to one of history's most important years. Here are the highlights of that important year, covering the whole panorama of the times from the big stories of the year to the happenings in art, aviation, crime, disasters, business and entertainment.
USD 8.41 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 | £UK 5.25 | JP¥ 723] Book number: 573404
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HIGBY, CLINTON  The Government of Pennsylvania and the Nation
Boston, MA,, D.C. Heath & Company. 1908. Hard Cover. Textbook, Tight/Bbright copy, light spot soiling, minor age tanning. Pennsylvania Colonial Commonwealth history, laws, early government, courts, State Constitution, governmental organization ,influences on the country, and etc. 246 pages. Very Good/No Dust Jacket.
USD 24.95 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 | £UK 15.25 | JP¥ 2146] Book number: BQB627
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HOFFMAN JACK, SIMON DANIEL  Run Run Run,
NY: Tarcher Putnam. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade Paperback. 1994, Remainder stamped bottom endpages, minor cover rubs, light end edgewear, the copyright page has been removed. A very personal look into the life of a modern legend who was a free thinker, radical, and the voice of the subculture. 380 pages.
USD 8.42 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 | £UK 5.25 | JP¥ 724] Book number: 575415
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MILLER, JOSEPH; EDITED BY HENRY J. ALSBERG  Arizona / A Guide to the Grand Canyon State - New and Completely Revised Edition
NY, Hastings House Publishers. 1959, Later Printing. Hard Cover, 5.5" Wide x 8.5" Tall. Tight copy, brown cloth bindings, black titlesminor edge rubbing, lightly cornertip edge bumped cornertips, a blank white sticker is affixed to the blank rear of the half-title page, unmarked text, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket is missing most of the mid to lower spine, with upper spinal pieces rubbed and nicked, with a neatly taped mid panel tear and fold creases. A detailed history and tour guide to Arizona. With Native American Indian Tribes, Culture, Folklore, Arts & Crafts, with past Indian War Chieds and Leaders. Also featuring NationalPparks, Monuments, and the Grand Canyon, Mountains, Natural Histories, Tours and famous Trails, Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Resources, Notable Personality's, State Heritage,Archaeology, and etc. 632 pages. Very Good/Good.
USD 19.67 [Appr.: EURO 13.25 | £UK 12 | JP¥ 1692] Book number: 903081
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NASH, GARY B. ; JULIE ROY JEFFERIES, JOHN R. HOWE, PETER F. FREDERICK, ALLEN F. DAVIS, ALLAN M. WINKLER (EDITORS)  The American People / Volume One to 1877 / The American People Series
Boston, MA, U.S.A.: Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated, 1998. Large Softcover. Very Good. 4th Edition. Textbook. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Bright/Tight clean and unmarked copy. Light edgewear to cornertips. "Used" stamped and labeled. Light usage wear. A detailed study of American history, colonization, economics, international politics, wars, statehood, the westward movement, and etc. 573 pages + the rear reference sections.
USD 16.95 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 | £UK 10.25 | JP¥ 1458] Book number: 569998
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PETTENGILL, SAMUEL B.  The Yankee Pioneers / A Saga of Courage
Rutland, Vermont: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1972. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good-. 2nd Printing. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Bright copy, neat previous owner name on the upper first front freepage, the Brodart covered dust jacket has a small closed edgetear on the spinal heel. The deeds, observations, and dangered faced by those that tamed the harsh and savage wilderness to settle in Vermont and New Hampshire. Many b&w illustrations. 175 pages.
USD 10.42 [Appr.: EURO 7 | £UK 6.5 | JP¥ 896] Book number: 570061
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DIEHL / LANDAU / PETTIT  How To Become A Citizen Of The United States
US: Landau Books. Very Good+. Stapled Softcover. 1954, small Softcover , 64 pages, pricing mark on the cover. An immigrant's guide to how to file a Declaration of Intention to reside in the United States, immigration requirements and regulations,Immigration Exam practice questions and answers, the Oath of Allegiance, important dates in American history, knowing the declaration of Independence, a list of Presidents, and more.
USD 7.71 [Appr.: EURO 5.25 | £UK 4.75 | JP¥ 663] Book number: BQZ8014
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POTTS, RALPH BUSHNELL  Seattle Heritage
Seattle,Washington: Superior Publishing Company, 1955. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good-. Limited Edition / #1144. Signed by Author. Tight/Bright copy, clear Brodart covered dust jacket has minor edgewear, a chip near the cover's upper front corner, sever al short closed edgetears, and a closed tear at the rear jackets upper corner. The detailed history of Seattle, Washington. Early pioneers, settlement, commerce, development, war's impact, major business & industry, growth, notable events & citizens, and etc. 192 pages!.
USD 20.42 [Appr.: EURO 13.75 | £UK 12.5 | JP¥ 1756] Book number: 561817
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STEINBACHER, JOHN  Bitter Harvest / "The Time of Terror is Upon Us...."
Whittier, Ca. Orange Tree Press, Inc. 1970, 1st Printing / Preview Edition. Paperback, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Tight/Bright copy, light edgewear, light spinal and cover reading creases, some notations and underlining. Here is drama of human conflict, here are the generals, the lieutenants, the cannonfodder and the secret, unseen forces behind the war of the vineyards. Bitter Harvest records a revolution that could not happen here, but did!!!....210 pages with photos and newspaper articles starting on page 165. Very Good.
USD 17.70 [Appr.: EURO 11.75 | £UK 10.75 | JP¥ 1522] Book number: 101205
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WUNDRAM, BILL  The Best of Bill Wundram
Davenport, IA, Quad-City Times. 1990, First Edition. Trade Paperback, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Magazine Format, Tight/Bright and clean copy, unmarked text. A wonderfull collection of favorite columns from Davenport, Iowa's Quad-City Times. Social Commentary, Celebrirty Visits, Humor, Reflections, Critical Observations, Lifestyles, Memorials, Traditions, Oddly Enough Tales, and more. 160 pages. Illustrated in b&w.. Very Good+.
USD 19.95 [Appr.: EURO 13.25 | £UK 12.25 | JP¥ 1716] Book number: 901460
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