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The Complete Angler, or Contemplative Man's Recreation being A Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish and Fishing
London, England L. A. Lewis, 125, Fleet-Street 1839 Various Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Leather binding has been repaired with a complete new leather spine (Dark brown with boards lighter leather). Foxing on some pages and end papers otherwise clean and bright. Engravings and drawings. . Includes notes biographical and explanatory and the lives of the authors. THe epistle dedicatory is to the right worshipful John Offley of Madley Manor, in the county of Stafford, Esq. There is also an epistle to the reader. The descriptive list of the Embellishments (woodcuts and copper plates) contains a detailed description of each "embellishment" including source, artist, etc. Also contains a entensive notes section with" biographical notices of the principal persons mentioned in the complete angler". In addition to the lives of Walton and Cotton the contents include: Chapter I. A conference betwixt an angler, a hunter, and a falconer; each commending his recreation. Chapter II. Observations of the Otter and the Chub. Chapter III. How to fish for, and to dress the Chavender, or Chub. Chapter IV. Observations of the nature and breeding of the Trout, and how to fish for him. And the Milkmaid's song. Chapter V. More directions how to fish for, and how to make for the Trout an artificial minnowandflies; withsomemerriment. Chapter VI. Observations of the Umber or Grayling, and directions how to fish for him. Chapter VII. Observations of the Salmon: With directions how to fish for him. Chapter VIII. Observations of the Luce or Pike, with directions how to fish for him. Chapter IX. Observations of the Carp, with directions how to fish for him. Chapter X. Observations of the Bream, and directions to catch him. Chapter XI. Observations of the Tench, and advice how to angle for him. Chapter XII. Observations of the Pearch, and directions how to fish for him. Chapter XIII. Observations of the Eel, and other fish that want scales, and [directions how] to fish for them. Chapter XIV. Observations of the Barbel, and directions how to fish for him. Chapter XV. Observations of the Gudgeon, the Ruffe, and the Bleak, and how to fish for them. Chapter XVI. Is of nothing; or that which is nothing worth. Chapter XVII. Of Roach and Dace and how to fish for them; and of Cadis. Chapter XVIII. Of the Minnow or Penk, of the Loach, and of the Bull-head, or Miller's-thumb. Chapter XIX. Of several rivers, and some observations of fish. Chapter XX. Of Fish-ponds, and how to oreder them. Chapter XXI. Directions for making of a line, and for the colouring of both rod and line. Part II. being instructions how to angle for a Trout and Grayling in a clear stream. To my most worthy Father and Friend, Mr. Izaak Walton, the elder. To my most honoured Friend, Charles Cotton, Esq. The Retirement: Irregular verses addressed to Mr. Izaak Walton. Chapter I. Conference between a country Gentleman proficient in fly-fishing, and a Traveller who becomes his pupil. Chapter II. An account of the principal rivers in Derbyshire. Viator lodges at Piscator's house. Chapter III. Conference containing a description of Cotton's Fishing-house, with his apology for writing a supplement toWalton'sbook.ChapterIV.Ofangling for Trout and Grayling, divided into three branches. Chapter V. Of Fly-fishing. Chapter VI. Fishing at the top continued--- Further directions for fly-making--- Time when the Grayling is in season--- Rock in Pikepool. Chapter VII. Fishing at the top--- Flies for the months of January, February, March, April, and part of May; including, under May, particular directions how to bait with the Green-drake. Chapter VIII. Fishing at the top, continued--- Flies for the end of May, and for the following months, till December; containing, under May, instructions when to dape with the Stone-fly. Chapter IX. Fly-fishing, in windy weather, best in the still-deeps. Chapter X. Directions how to dress a Trout and Grayling. Chapter XI. Of angling at the bottom for Trout or Grayling--- By hand, with a running line--- With a cork or float--- Various baits. Chapter XII. Of angling in the middle for Trout or Grayling.While not a first printing this is an excellent rebound collectible copy. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.
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Abberger, Nancy Hardy HEART OF THE CITY History of the First Presbyterian Church, Orlando, Florida, 1876-1987.
Orlando, FL First Presbyterian Church 1988 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Near Fine with no dust jacket Signed by Author
Author signed "Best Wishes, Nancy Abberger" on Title page. Blue coverwith gold lettering. Book looks new. Extensive history of this church located in Orlando,Fl. Has extensive name index for genealogial and historical research.This history is an attempt to compile from many sources a narrative account of the churches' past as a congregation. It is not intended as a research volume. The Table of Contents allows for the ease of the reader to go directly to the age period he is most interested in, without there being some ambiguity. A chronology of the life of the church is in the back of the book.Book has plastic cover for protection. Excellent condition. ; 9.25 X 6.25 X 1.50 inches; Signed by Author
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Angle, Paul M. The Lincoln Reader
Rutgers University Press 1947 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Very Good in Fair dust jacket
First Edition. Signed by Paul Angle on endpaper. There is a Phi Beta Kappa bookplate from Philadelphia to a John Barringer of Overbrook High School for "excellence in his studies". Dust has chips around edges but is now in mylar archival sleeve. The Lincoln Reader is a biography of Abraham Lincoln written by sixty-five authors. Paul Angle, the noted Lincoln scholar, selected passages from the works on contemporaries, later biographers, and even Lincoln himself, to form a composite portrait of one of the wisest and most beloved American presidents. These passages, interwoven by Angle's running commentary, blend into a single vivid narrative of Lincoln's life, from his boyhood in Indiana to his assassination and funeral. First published in 1947, The Lincoln Reader has long been considered the most definitive, complete, and authentic retelling of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Fully indexed. We provide delivery tracking. Scarce editor signed copy. ; Photographs; 8.50 X 5.80 X 1.40 inches; 592 pages; Signed by Editor
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Barrett, Walter (Clerk) The Old Merchants of New York City
New York , NY Carleton Publishers 1863 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Good with no dust jacket
Original 1863 printing not a reprint. Book has been repaired with new spine, endpapers, and original boards with some minor damage to edges of original cover. Fully indexed with many surnames. A fascinating accout of various merchants in New York city containing valuable reference materal, family history references, and historical details. Many details about the various businesses and business interest of specific merchants.The first chapters were originally published in the New York Leader and the "unexpected popularity of the papers, and the constantly increasing demand for back numbers, have induced him to revise them and offer them to the reader in present form." Also contains many accounts of the merchants, their businesses and their families.We provide free delivery tracking on US orders. Scarce original printing.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 472 pages
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Buchanan, Pegasus Chestnut Street
Boston, MA Bruce Humphries 1956 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Fine in Fine dust jacket Signed by Author
Green cloth. Dust jacket in mylar protective cover. Inscribed by author "To Rosa Lee Meek, who is the kind of reader I write for, Pegasus Buchanan. " We provide delivery tracking on US orders. ; 8.20 X 5.70 X 0.60 inches; 96 pages; Signed by Author
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Bush, George H. W. All The Best, George Bush (Author Signed) My Life in Letters and Other Writings
Scribner 1999 068483958x / 9780684839585 First Edition; Fifth Printing Hardcover Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket Signed by Author
Signed and inscribed at Kennebunkport July 7, 2000 "To Barbara Ochse, A person who loves books. I hope you like this one! All the Best, George Bush" Dust Jacket now in Mylar Protective Cover. Beautiful scarce collectors grade copy of this book. Though reticent in public, George Bush openly shared his private thoughts in his correspondence throughout his life. Fortunately since the former president did not plan on writing his autobiography, this collection of letters, diary entries and memos, with his accompanying commentaryhelp fill a void. Organized chronologically, the volume begins with the eighteen year-old George's letters to his parents during World War II, where he was one of the youngest commisioned Navy pilot's. Reader's will gain an insight into the highlights in Bush's career and of course his vice-presidency and presidency. They will also observe a devoted husband and father, with letters ranging from the serious to the nutty, this collection provides a surprisingly intimate and insightful portrayal of the forty-first (41st) President of the United States. Scarce if not rare. ; Photographs; 9 X 8 X 1.80 inches; 448 pages; Signed by Author
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Collins, Michael & Martin King The Tigers of Bastogne Voices of the 10th Armored Division in the Battle of the Bulge
Philadelphia PA Casemate 2013 1612001815 / 9781612001814 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover As New in As New dust jacket
First edition with full number line. Signed by both authors (Michael Collins and Martin King) AND a member of the 82nd Airborne Sgt. Don Jakeway and a member of the 101st, Jim "Pee Wee" Martin. The gallant stand of the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne has long become part of historical and media legend. But how many students of the war realize there was already a U.S. unit holding the town when they arrived? And this unit—the 10th Armored Division—continued to play a major role in its defense throughout the German onslaught."This is a superb detailed account of a less familiar aspect of a famous battle, often providing platoon by platoon and day-by-day details of the role played by the men of the US 10th Armored Division in the defensive of Bastogne, and thus in the wider Allied victory in the Battle of the Bulge" (History of War), "This book vividly portrays the battle with a series of interviews, medal citations and after action reviews. These are well attributed in the end notes, together with some brief statistics and a list of staff roles. The style should appeal to the general reader as well as military readers and there are good maps and illustrations...Most of the books on their role are out of print so this book is a useful addition on the subject." (ARRSE); Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 296 pages; Signed by Collection of Signatures
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Crawford, Danny J The 2d Marine Division and Its Regiments
Washington, D.C. History and Museums Division Headquarters 1984 Revised Edition; First Impression Paperback Very Good with No dust jacket as issued
1984 printing. The 2d Marine Division and Its Regiments is a narrative of the division and its regiments since its activation in July 1936. This history is based on the official records of the United States Marine Corps and appropriate secondary sources. It is published for the information of those interested in the division and its regiments and the role played and continues to play in adding to Marine Corps traditions and battle honors.This monograph of Marines in action was edited by the History division for publication using photographs, history, command diaries, and chronologies and from interviews. As such the reader will gain excellent knowldege of the subject to use in research and enjoyment of this important military work. ; 11 X 8.50 X 0.19 inches; 82 pages
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Department of Defense, Office of Civil Defense Fallout Protection, What to know and do about Nuclear Atttack
Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office / Department of Defense, Office of Civil Defense 1961 First Edition; Various Paperback Very Good with no dust jacket
Yellow pamphlet with black and white lettering. Looks new. A little book that is a piece of hystory. Very interesting to read and in my opinion a must-have for history fanatics. Published in 1961 in more than 30 million copies was a sort of vademecum of how-to-bahave in case of nuclear attack. There are also schemes and designs of how to built a nuclear shelter.. Let's remember that we were in 1961, one of the hottest period in the cold war.... (a reader) ; 7.60 X 4.90 X 0.30 inches; 12 pages
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Dunning, John Two O'Clock, Eastern Wartime A Novel (Author Signed)
New York Scribner 2001 0743201957 / 9780743201957 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover As New in As New dust jacket Signed by Author
As new condition. Signed on title page with silver ink! "John Dunning, one of the master storytellers of our time, has written a hauntingly evocative tale of suspense. Set during WWII, Two O"Clock, Eastern Wartime transports the reader. The mystery, romance, the music the voices of that era's radio, econ in memory long after the last page is turned." Linda Fairstein, author. This is a collectors grade book! ; 1.58 x 9.46 x 6.31 Inches; 480 pages; Signed by Author
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Harris, Reader Power for Service The Personality and Work of the Holy Spirit
London, England Christian Literature Crusade 1953 Sixth Edition; First Impression Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Rare copy. Very clean. Richard Reader Harris, from the Wheaton College Archives and Special Collections.Richard Reader Harris, from the Wheaton College Archives & Special Collections.Reader Harris (Reader appears to be his Christian name, though occasionally he seems to go by the name Richard Reader Harris) was born in 1847. His father was Chief Constable of Worcestershire. The younger Reader Harris became an engineering apprentice on the railways, but was desperate to travel, keeping a bag packed ready to leave immediately if need be. His chance came when Bolivia required a young engineer to develop their railways, and he spent a year there. On returning to Great Britain, he trained as a lawyer, was called to Gray’s Inn and took silk. In his spiritual journey, he had become an agnostic. However he was increasingly influenced by Christian literature, and was converted in 1884. The moment of his conversion happened, appropriately enough, on a train. He was travelling west through London, and heard the station announcement “Ealing! Ealing! Ealing!” as “Healing! Healing! Healing!” He desired that healing, committed himself to Christ, and missed his stop.; 12mo; 48 pages
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Hubbard, Barbara Burke The World According to Wavelets The Story of a Mathematical Technique in the Making
AK Peters 1997 1568810474 / 9781568810478 First Edition Hardcover Near Fine with no dust jacket
0.75 x 9.5 x 6.5 Inches; 264 pages; Drawing on interviews with leading wavelet researchers in the USA and France, this book tells the story of the rise of the field. It attempts to make the subject accessible to the non-mathematical reader, without sacrificing precision. The material is organized so that the mathematical details can be assimilated at the reader's own pace. The main text is devoid of formulas and relates a story of people and ideas, while separate boxes and appendices contain intricate discussions for the more mathematically minded.
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Macatamney, Hugh Cradle Days of New York
New York NY: Drew & Lewis,(1909) 1909 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Original 1909 printing. Brown cover gold lettering. A compliation of data starting with the "little village" in 1609 the "town" of 1725, and the city of 1825. The origins of present day laws, of present events, have been traced and explained to the reader as of 1909. ; 1609-1825; Illustrated
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Mersky, Peter B. United States. A history of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 321
History and Museums Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps 1991 First Edition; Various Paperback Very Good with No dust jacket as issued
Traces a half century fo active service by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531. Draws from primary sources in command diaries and chronologies and from interviews, base newspapers, published historical works, and valuable information from the files and helpful personnel of the Reference Section at the Marine Corps Historical Center.This monograph of Marines in action was edited by the History division for publication using photographs, history, command diaries, and chronologies and from interviews. As such the reader will gain excellent knowldege of the subject to use in research and enjoyment of this important military work.
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No Author Listed The 3D Marine Division and Its Regiments
Washington, D.C. History and Museums Division Headquarters 1983 Later Printing; First Impression Paperback Very Good with No dust jacket as issued
The 3d Marine Division and Its Regiments is a narrative of the division and its regiments since its activation in Sept.1942. This history is based on the official records of the United States Marine Corps and appropriate secondary sources. It is published for the information of those interested in the division and its regiments and the role played and continues to play in adding to Marine Corps traditions and battle honors.This monograph of Marines in action was edited by the History division for publication using photographs, history, command diaries, and chronologies and from interviews. As such the reader will gain excellent knowldege of the subject to use in research and enjoyment of this important military work. ; 11 X 8.50 X 0.19 inches; 58 pages
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