Befiehl Dem Herrn Deine Wege!

New York, Kunstdruck und Verlag von Ernst Kaufmann, n.y. Hardcover. Small 8vo. Glossy pictorial paper over boards with black cloth spine. (23pp). 6 full-page chromolithographs. Very good. Faint binding edgewear, else internally near fine. Tight and attractive slim title appears to have been published without title page; front cover title translates "Commit Your Destiny to God!" Consists of several brief Biblical lessons, entirely in German. Lower left corner of front board notes "No. 1913," suggesting this is part of a lengthy series of Biblical lessons for juveniles. Undated, but apparently of turn-of-the-century (1900) vintage. Handsome and charming, with fun front board graphic. .

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Book number: 40567

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Keywords: Religion German Language

Bei Dem Himmlischen Kind. Ein Biblisches Bilderbuch I.

Milwaukee, Geo. Brumder, n.y. Paperback. Small 4to. Brown cloth spine and stiff pictorial card stock. (19pp). 8 full-page chromolithographs. Very good. Binding a bit edgeworn and faintly soiled. A tight and nice undated (ca. late 19th century) edition of this nifty gathering of superb images and text about the birth of Christ, entirely in German. Title translation: "By the heavenly Child: A Biblical Picture Book I. .

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Book number: 40411

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Keywords: Religion German Language

Bellingrath Gardens and the Bellingrath Home: A Pictorial Story in Color of the "Charm Spot of the Deep South" Near Mobile, Alabama

N.p. The Bellingrath-Morse Foundation, 1958. Hardcover. 8vo. Black cloth, pictorial dust jacket. (Ca. 75pp). Extensive color illustrations, map. Near fine/very good. Mild jacket edgewear, with some rubbing and a few tiny edge chips. A tight and nice first edition of this tour of the noted manse and grounds. .

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Book number: 32649

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Keywords: Natural History Americana

The Best of Sunset: Recipes from the Magazine of Western Living

Menlo Park, CA, Lane Publishing Co, 1987. Hardcover. 4to. Pictorial paper over boards, pictorial dust jacket. 288pp. Numerous color illustrations. Near fine/near fine. Handsome first edition of this recipe anthology culled from over 50,000 recipes that have appeared in "Sunset" magazine in six decades. .

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Book number: 5147

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: Cooking

Better Homes & Gardens Barbecue Book

Des Moines, Meredith Publishing Company, 1958. Hardcover. 4to. Blue leatherette. 162pp. Numerous color illustrations. Very good. Later (4th) printing, tight and clean. .

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Book number: 4147

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Keywords: Cooking

Better Homes and Gardens Vegetable Cook Book

New York, Meredith Press, 1965. Hardcover. 4to. Color pictorial cloth. 160pp. Numerous illustrations (some color), decorative endpapers. Very good. Archivally repaired tear to one text page. Early (not first) printing, tight and attractive. .

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Book number: 8798

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Keywords: Cooking

Betty Crocker's Party Book

New York, Golden Press, 1960. Hardcover. Illustrations by Anne Rockwell and Harlow Rockwell. Small 8vo. Orange pictorial paper over boards with metal spiral binding. 176pp. Extensive line drawings and color illustrations. Near fine. A tight and outstandingly handsome first edition of this period piece. Notes the front board, "More than 500 recipes, menus and how-to-do-it tips for festive occasions the year 'round." Superb copy of a title often found worn. .

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Book number: 36701

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Keywords: Cooking

Betty Crocker's New Boys and Girls Cook Book

New York, Golden Press, 1965. Hardcover. Illustrations by Gloria Kamen. Small 4to. Pictorial paper over boards with metal spiral binding. 156pp. Numerous illustrations. Very good. Mild edgewear along spine. A tight and nice first edition of this cookbook for kids. .

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Book number: 43860

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Keywords: Cooking Children's

Bibliography of the American CIVIL War

New York, New York & Pennsylvania Co. Inc, 1962. Paperback. Foreword by Bruce Catton. Oblong 8vo. Stiff grey wrappers. 18pp. Illustrations. Fine. An interesting, still-useful list of Civil War books in print as of 1962, organized by subject. Laid in is a press release and letter to Arnold Gates from the publisher. NEVINS II, 23. .

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Book number: 566

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Keywords: CIVIL WAR Civil War

Bibliophile's Bookruler

Galena, IL, Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, 2012. NOT a book, but a unique 18" beveled wooden ruler with metal edge. Inch measurements printed in black and every book size from "Miniature" to "Folio" printed in bold red for instant identification. Varnished for durability. Tired of guessing whether that book or document you're holding is 64mo or 48mo? What's the difference between quarto size and small quarto? Whether writing or reading book or autograph catalogs, the "Bibliophile's Bookruler" will save tiresome leafing through glossaries. If ordering 6 or more rulers, call for quantity discount. New .

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Book number: 35699

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: Bibliography & Books About Books Odds & Ends

Biennial Report of the State Treasurer of Missouri to the Fifty-Third General Assembly of the State of Missouri

Jefferson City, The Hugh Stephens Press, 1925. Hardcover. Small 4to. Burgundy cloth. 116pp. Tables. Very good. Minor cloth discoloration. Detailed collection of tables outlining the state's expenditures. .

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Book number: 1519

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Keywords: WESTERN AMERICANA Western Americana

Bildergeschichten Für Kleine Kinder. 12 Farbige Bilderseiten Nebst Sinnigen Kindlichen Reimen

Eklingen, Germany, Verlag von J.F. Schreiber, n.y. Hardcover. 4to. Quarter red cloth with glossy pictorial paper over boards, decorative dust jacket. 13pp (rectos only). Numerous chromolithographs, decorative endpapers. Very good/good-. Binding faintly edgeworn, but overall tight and bright; jacket heavily edgeworn, with numerous edge tears and small edge chips, showing (on verso) many expert archival mends -- thus overall quite presentable. A lovely and quite tight example of Number 31 of this publisher's children's tales, exceptionally bright and attractive. Though not dated, apparently turn of the century, circa 1890-1910. The many color chromolithographs are outstanding, and the dust jacket, despite heavy wear, is a rare survivor. Title translated as "Picture Stories for Small Children: 12 Color Pictures with Clever Children's Rhymes. .

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Book number: 49050

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Keywords: Children's German Language

A Bill to Provide Additional Clothing and Privileges to Troops in the Field

N.p. N.p. 1864. Paperback. Small 4to. Self-cover. 2pp (single leaf). Good. Dampstaining and some irregular, chipped edges. House Bill No. 311, a Confederate motion dated 30 December 1864 providing (among other things) "That the non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates.. shall be provided each with one complete set of uniform clothing.. as an expression of the gratitude of the nation for their gallantry, their sacrifices and their unflinching devotion to the country." PARRISH 762. .

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Book number: 13482

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Keywords: Civil War

Billy Buffer the Express Puffer

N.p. The Saalfield Publishing Co, 1964. Paperback. Wide 24mo. Pictorial wrappers. (10pp). Numerous color illustrations. Very good. A tight and attractive copy of this charming children's tale about a runaway train -- #521 in a series, and surprisingly clean and nice for such a slim, lightweight production. This publisher does not indicate edition in a consistent, verifiable manner. .

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Book number: 35633

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Keywords: Children's

Biographical Anecdotes of the Founders of the French Republic, and of the Eminent Characters Who Have Distinguished Themselves During the Progress of the Revolution

Philadelphia, Matthew Carey, 1803. Hardcover. 16mo. Rebound in grey cloth. iv, 210pp. Binding (new) fine, original text block good plus. Minor corner chipping to first couple pages, else handsome and with minor average age toning. Nice biographical dictionary, and a nifty little edition from the noted Philly publisher. .

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Book number: 18810

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: Odds & Ends