No author given (Allestree, Richard)

The Whole Duty of Man, Laid Down in a Plain and Familiar Way, for the Use of All, But Especially the Meanest Reader. [... ] with Private Devotions for Several Occasions

London, Printed only for John Beecroft, 1771. Leather. Full leather. Xxi, 471 pp. MISSING all contents pages after page 471. Somewhat recently attributed to Richard Allestree, The Whole Duty of Man was first published in 1658, anonymously, expounded on Anglican traditions, in a Protestant devotional form. This includes sections that adopt a sermon-like tone, as well as several sections of prayers. Richard Allestree was an English Royalist churchman, imprisoned briefly for his views. He published several collections of sermons, and served as provost of Eton College. Provenance: large bookplate indicates this was a gift from Henry Hoare, presumably the English banker of the same name. The name Mary Woolridge is handwritten on the decorative half-title, with the date July 10, 1775. FAIR condition, LACKING the aforementioned contents pages at the end. Heavy scuffing, chipping, and flaking to the leather, with the leather split and peeling along the spine hinges. This includes some minor loss of leather, exposing the boards beneath. Minor soiling and staining to the covers. Extremities scuffed, rounded and worn. Front cover tenuously holding on by strings. Small remains of a bookplate present on top of the Henry Hoare plate. Scattered dampstaining and spotting to the text, with a few larger dampstains in the fore edge margins. Minor scattered soiling. Fair .

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Book number: 017825

Catalogue: Religion/Theology

Keywords: Noisbn

Alley, Rewi

Amongst Hills and Streams of Hunan

Peking, New World Press, 1963. Wraps. Wraps. 130 pp. Black and white photos throughout, with fold out map in the front. An account of the author's travels through the Hunan region of China in the fall of 1962, focusing on the lives of rural people, their use of traditional Chinese ways and the growing influence of China in world affairs. GOOD condition. Wrappers toned, with some soiling and minor staining. Moderate chipping and tiny tears along the extremities. 4 inch split along the lower front cover hinge. Small bump to the lower corner. Good .

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Book number: 012921

Catalogue: Travel

Keywords: Noisbn Asian History Chinese History

Young Socialist Alliance

Nixon Versus the Student Movement. The Administration's Assault on Campus Political Activity. A Young Socialist Truth Kit

New York, Young Socialist Alliance, Publisher. Wraps. no date, circa 1970. Printed wraps. 16 pp. including covers. A brief work highlighting the efforts of Nixon and his administration to undermine, discredit and criminalize actions by college students in the "movement." The work prints J. Edgar Hoover's pearl clutching essay fretting on the "Red University," as well as promotes the YSA. The Young Socialist Alliance was the Trotskyist youth group of the Socialist Workers Party. It held a large influence in student antiwar activities in the late 60s/early 70s, but declined as the 1970s wore on. GOOD+ condition. Small puncture to the piece near the lower center edge. Minor toning. Good .

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Book number: 019768

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Social Movements

Allred, Joel M.

Mormonism Under the Microscope. "Master, the Tempest Is Raging!" Volume One

Salt Lake City, Mountain Press, 2016. First Edition. Cloth. Stated first edition. Brown cloth in unclipped jacket. 592 pp. With a few illustrations. A work critical of some aspects of the Mormon faith, discussing the history of Mormonism and the Mormon Church and criticizing perceived tenets of indoctrination and obedience, as well as the divisiveness in the Church against other faiths. Allred points out that the practitioners of Mormonism are good people, but questions some aspects of its practice. Volume one only. VERY GOOD condition. Minor rubbing and edgewear to the jacket. Light fading to the book. Very Good/Very Good.

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Book number: 013323

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Religion/Theology

Davis, Rebecca Harding; Calkins, Alonzo et al.

The Galaxy. An Illustrated Magazine. May 1, 1867. Vol. IV. No. 1

New York, W.C. and F. P. Church, Publishers, 1867. Wraps. Red and green printed wraps. Pagination runs 5-116 plus ads. With a few illustrations. A single issue of this 19th century literary magazine, featuring fiction and poetry, including work by Rebecca Harding Davis. Also of note is a lengthy article 'Opium and its Victims,' by Alonzo Calkins, discussing the use of opium and its effects on its users, both positive and negative, as well as mentioning the amount of opium then being imported and used in the United States. FAIR/GOOD condition. Moderate to heavy browning to the wraps, with heavy browning along the spine. Light dampstaining present along the hinges, with darker dampstaining along the lower edge. Mostly minor soiling, a bit heavier to the rear cover, with rather heavy soiling along the top edge. Moderate to heavy chipping along the extremities, especially the fore edge, with some loss. A 3 inch tear present along the lower hinge. Scattered minor soiling in the interior. Heavy offsetting to pages 28/29 from paper having been laid in. Fair .

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Book number: 007168

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: Noisbn Opium Drug Use

Alper, N.D; Brazell, T.L. (editors)

Our Common Wealth. July 1, 1937. Vol 1. No. 5. Official Publication of the San Francisco-East Bay Chapters of the Henry George Fellowship

San Francisco, Henry George Fellowship, presumed Publisher, 1937. Wraps. Pamphlet style magazine, approximately 8 by 6 inches. 12 pages. A single issue of this work devoted to economics, social science and topics related to Henry George and his single tax theory. This includes mentions of various scheduled events, discussions on economic theory, etc. With the printing of a short speech 'The American Republic,' given by Henry George on July 4, 1877, in San Francisco. Devoted to the work of Henry George, an American economist and philosopher who expounded on a single tax theory regarding distribution of wealth. His work was influential in 19th century politics, earning him many adherents and admirers, even into the 20th century. GOOD condition. Name stamp and postage stamp on the rear cover, that of C. Le Baron Goeller. Heavy browning to the paper, which is rather brittle. Minor soiling and a large faint yellowish stain to the front page. Light edgewear. Good .

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Book number: 010025

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Economics

Alper, N.D; Brazell, T.L. (editors)

You Name It (Our Common Wealth). May 1, 1937. Vol 1. No. 3. Official Publication of the San Francisco-East Bay Chapters of the Henry George Fellowship

San Francisco, Henry George Fellowship, presumed Publisher, 1937. Wraps. Pamphlet style magazine, approximately 8 by 6 inches. 8 pages. A single issue of this work devoted to economics, social science and topics related to Henry George and his single tax theory. This includes mentions of various scheduled events, discussions on land, rent and price, etc. Contest for naming the magazine also discussed. Devoted to the work of Henry George, an American economist and philosopher who expounded on a single tax theory regarding distribution of wealth. His work was influential in 19th century politics, earning him many adherents and admirers, even into the 20th century. GOOD condition. Name stamp on the front cover, that of C. Le Baron Goeller. Fold creases present. Heavy browning to the paper, which is rather brittle. Minor soiling and a few small stains. Minor chipping, tearing, creasing and loss along the extremities. Good .

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Book number: 010026

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Economics

Alpert, Michael

Darkwood

Orono, Maine, U.S.A. Puckerbrush Press, 1982. First Edition. Wraps. One of 200 copies, with composition and presswork done by hand. Wraps, in glassine jacket. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper, with his signature on the copyright page. 43 pp. VERY GOOD condition. Minor fading. A few small tears and chips to the glassine jacket. Very Good .

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Book number: 009768

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Noisbn

Alt, Otmar (artist)

Die Kinguine

Berlin, Verlag Galerie Schmucking, Publisher, 1968. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps in glassine jacket, housed in orange cloth clamshell case. #12 of a presumed edition of 100 examples that contain extra illustrations, with another 400 issued not containing the extra illustrations. Signed by the artist on the colophon, as well as on the extra illustrations. 11 color linocut illustrations (including cover) in the book, plus the same 11 color illustrations in larger form, laid in loose, as issued, in the clamshell case. All text in German. An artist's style book of color illustrations by German artist, Otmar Alt, known for his color paintings and sculpture reminiscent of work by Miro and Klee. VERY GOOD+ book in a good+ slipcase. Minor curling to the covers of the book. Minor bumping to the corners of the loose illustrations. Slipcase dented along the spine, with uneven fading and a few small stains. Very Good .

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Book number: 014376

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: Noisbn Artists' Books

Altieri, Radames A.

La Gramatica Yunga de F. De la Carrera. Estudio Bibliografico, Con Todos Los Modernos Vocabularios. Publicacion No. 257

Tucuman, Instituto de Antropologia, 1939. Wraps. Printed wraps. 26 pp. ALL TEXT IN SPANISH. A short analysis and critique of the work of F. de la Carrera in compiling a grammar for the Yunga, or Mochica, language, a language once spoken in northwest Peru. With several lists of words and some apparent linguistic comparison/analysis. GOOD condition. Moderate foxing to the covers, with minor soiling, staining and uneven fading. Small spot of ink on the center front cover. Interior clean and solid with a few stray tick marks in pencil. Good .

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Book number: 006008

Catalogue: Linguistics

Keywords: Noisbn Linguistics

Alvarez, Desiree

Devil's Paintbrush. Poems

Peterborough, NH, Bauhan Publishing, 2016. Wraps. 81 pp. Signed and dated by the author on the title page. A collection of poetry by this award winning poet and painter. This book won the 2015 May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize. NEAR FINE with a hint of wear. Near Fine .

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Book number: 019804

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Noisbn

D'Amarix, Paul. Lebrau, Jean (preface)

Transparences. Poemes

Paris, Collection de L'Ermitage, Publisher, 1927. Wraps. #220 of 220 copies printed on papier velin d'Arches. Stiff wraps. 30 pp. All text in French. A collection of 19 short poems, preceded by an introduction. GOOD condition. Heavy browning, minor spotting, staining and soiling to the wrappers. Extremities bumped, with splitting along the hinges. Lengthy handwritten poem in French on the first endpaper. Text block weak and very toned. Good .

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Book number: 012330

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Noisbn

Ambrose, J.W.

Clericy and la Pause Map-Areas Quebec. Canada Department of Mines and Resources Mines and Geology Branch Bureau of Geology and Topography. Geological Survey Memoir 233

Ottowa, Edmond Cloutier, Printer, 1941. First Edition. Original Wraps. First edition. Original wraps. 86 pages. With 4 fold out maps in the rear pocket, as called for. A technical look at the geology of the aforementioned title area, as well as a description of the many mines operating in that area. In GOOD condition with moderate to heavy soiling to the covers, moderate uneven darkening and fading, some scuffing along the extremities and a few minor creases. Price in pencil on the upper front cover, as well as a small pencil notation. Interior clean and solid with some darkening to the pages. All maps appear to be in nice shape, with no apparent tears. Good .

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Book number: 002546

Catalogue: Science

Keywords: Canadian Mining Geology

UMWA (United Mine Workers of America)

From Harlan County to the National Coal Strike-We'Re Still Fighting for a Contract. Umwa Handbill/Flier

San Francisco, UMWA/Miners Strike Labor-Community Support Coalition. Unbound. no date, perhaps 1978. Single sheet, 8 ½ by 11 inches. Two columns, with the left being a photo depicting miners in cart like vehicles. A flier raising awareness for a February 24th rally (at Plumbers Hall in San Francisco) in support of coal miners, as well as raising awareness for the union. Presumably related to the Bituminous Coal Strike of 1977-78. While a contract was negotiated, it included unfavorable stipulations for the workers, including having to start paying for health care for the first time in 30 years. VERY GOOD condition. Light toning and wrinkling. Very Good .

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Book number: 017863

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Labor Fliers

[Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, AAPI]

We Demand the Hotel Back. Fight for the I-Hotel. Demandamos Que Nos Regresan El Hotel! Lucha Por El Hotel Internacional. Demonstration/Awareness Flier. Monday, Aug 15 3: 30 Pm

San Francisco, International Hotel Support Committee, Publisher. Unbound. no date, presumed late 1970s. Single sheet, legal sized, light pink paper. Printed on both sides, with bilingual text: Spanish on one side, English on the other. A flier for a demonstration to stop evictions at the International Hotel in San Francisco. Given that the last tenants were evicted in August, 1977, it appears this demonstration may have been a last ditch effort. The flier describes public support for the cause, and gives a list of four demands The International Hotel was a hotel located in the Manilatown section of San Francisco, and provided low income housing to mostly elderly Filipino residents. Beginning in the late 1960s, developers sought to evict its residents in order to build a parking garage. Students, residents and city activists organized and protested for years against the eviction efforts, including poet Al Robles. GOOD condition. The English side has a strip of white paper glued along the top edge, obscuring some of the large captions. The paper bears a partial handwritten note that doesn't appear related to the flier. Minor wrinkling/creasing. Good .

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Book number: 019138

Catalogue: Fliers

Keywords: Noisbn Social Movements