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[Signed] [First Edition] The German Occupation in Norway VIGNESS, Paul G. [Used - Fine] [Hardcover] 85.18 CAD inscribed by Vigness, 285pp, duodecimo, hc w/jacket, tight binding, clean pages throughout, clean boards with sharp corners and bright spine titles, complete jacket with mild edge and corner wear and mild darkening to the spine.

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[First Edition] The Cretan Runner. His Story of the German Occupation. Translated from the Greek and with an introduction by Patrick Leigh Fermor, 519.16 CAD First Edition (first printing) of Pyschoundakis' seminal account of the German invasion of Crete and the subsequent Resistance. 8vo. xii, 242pp. Green pebbled cloth lettered in gold at the spine, and with the author's facsimile signature gold-stamped to the upper board. With a double-spread sketch map by E. G. Morton and twenty-seven captioned photographs. Former owner gift inscription dated 1968 inked to the front free endpaper. A virtually fine copy in price-clipped pictorial dust wrapper featuring a splendid design by Anthony Baynes, very slightly dust soiled at the predominantly white rear panel, with a little wear and several tiny fractions of loss to the spine panel ends, and some internal taped reinforcement. A superbly preserved example.

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[Signed] [First Edition] A Little Book of Verse wherein is set forth the pleasant occupation of many hours perhaps thus employed less profitably than 410.18 CAD First edition. Small octavo. Blue cloth gilt. Some modest spotting on the boards, very good or better. Nicely Inscribed by the author on the front fly. A very uncommon title.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Foc's'le and Glory-Hole: A Study of the Merchant Seaman and His Occupation Healey, James C. [Used - Very good] [Hardcover] 188.17 CAD New York: Oxford University Press, 1936. First edition, 1936, with a personalized inscription signed by the author on the front free endpaper. Very good in a faded dustjacket. Dark green cloth lettered in silver gilt, 211 pages, purple dustjacket printed in white. The book looks and feels about new and unread, tight binding, no other names or markings, some foxing to the top edge of the text block. The mylar protected dustjacket is not priceclipped [2.50] and has significant uneven fading and a surface scuff at the upper front edge, a few very minor chips with very little paper loss. Inscribed by The Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Roman Wall, and Illustrations of the Principal Vestiges of Roman Occupation in the North of England Henry MacLauchlan 1134.51 CAD A signed presentation copy from the Duke of Northumberland of the very scarce first edition of Henry MacLauchlan's illustrated survey of Roman remains in northern England. The first edition of this work. With a presentation inscription to a front blank: 'Presented to George Burdon Esq by the Duke of Northumberland' dated 1859. This work is based upon original surveys made by direction of Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland, although the work itself can be credited to Henry MacLauchlan. MacLauchlan was a British military, geological and archaeological surveyor. Illustrated with eleven double-paged maps with partial hand-colouring. Collated, complete. As called for, the second part bears half-title 'The Watling Street', dated 1852. A fascinating documentation of Roman remains in northern England, surveying 'Plans of the Military Works, The Stations, Camps, Ancient Ways, and other remains of the earlier periods'. In a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Boards exceptionally bright. Fading to back strip, with light rubbing to back strip head and tail and joints. Presentation inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with only the odd light handling mark. Very Good Indeed

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[Signed] [First Edition] Edinburgh at the Time of the Occupation of Prince Charles Blaikie, Walter Biggar [Used - Very good] [Hardcover] 166.55 CAD Large hardback in original blue cloth boards, gilt decoration and titles, in Very Good condition. Previous owner's label on front end paper, also SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, and dedicated to the Hon. Ewan Charteris. Presentation copy, three illustrations of Prince Charlie and his currency. SCARCE COPY.

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Romance of Savage Life. Describing Life of Primitive Man, His Customs, Occupations, Language, Beliefs, Arts, Crafts, 403.14 CAD 12mo (tall). Blue cloth binding. Title in gilt on spine. 384 p.p., plus 16 p.p. ads. [26] plates incl. frontispiece. SIGNED by author on half-title page to his wife, "Annie Scott Elliot." Her name is also inscribed and underlined on front board. Spine and edges heavily sunned, with wear spine and extremities. Spine loosened from Headband. Foxing throughout. Some pages and plates creased and bumped at corners. Some dark stains to front and rear board and small chips to spine along joints of rear board but otherwise in very good condition. George Francis Scott Elliot [1862-1934] was a botanist, author, and Fellow at Royal Society of Edinburgh. He wrote extensively on Botany and Natural History, and published two other books under The Library of Romance Series. The Romance of Plant Life (1907) and the Romance of Early British Life (1909).

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Roman Wall, and Illustrations of the Principal Vestiges of Roman Occupation in the North of England Henry MacLauchlan 1134.51 CAD A signed presentation copy from the Duke of Northumberland of the very scarce first edition of Henry MacLauchlan's illustrated survey of Roman remains in northern England. The first edition of this very scarce work. With a presentation inscription to a front blank: 'Presented to Rowland Erington Esq by the Duke of Northumberland' dated 1859. This work is based upon original surveys made by direction of Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland, although the work itself can be credited to Henry MacLauchlan. MacLauchlan was a British military, geological and archaeological surveyor. Illustrated with eleven double-paged maps with partial hand-colouring. Collated, complete. As called for, the second part bears half-title 'The Watling Street', dated 1852. With the bookplate of Mexborough to the front pastedown. A fascinating documentation of Roman remains in northern England, surveying ' Plans of the Military Works, The Stations, Camps, Ancient Ways, and other remains of the earlier periods'. In the publisher's original half morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Significant rubbing to back strip, joints, and board perimeters. Minor losses to back strip head and tail. Joint heads and tails starting, with boards firmly held. Presentation inscription to a front blank. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot or light handling mark to page perimeters. Very Good

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[Signed] [First Edition] Red River Revelations: A Chronological Account of Early Events Leading to the Discovery, Occupation, and Development of the 62.84 CAD Official Publication: Red River Valley International Centennial, 1974-1976. Limited ed. (April 1974). 252pp. Pictorial paper covered boards. Hand stamped #876 and SIGNED by the author on colophon in blue ink. VG clean copy

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[Signed] [First Edition] DREAM CRUISE ; From the Fjords of Norway to the Caribbean Islands Chapman, Brainerd [Used - Fine] [Hardcover] 65.18 CAD SIGNED and Inscribed by Author "Come Aboard." on the front free endpaper; quarto (10 1/4" x 7 1/4"); black cloth with gold gilt lettering on spine; archival polyester-protected color photographic dust jacket (unclipped) with shipboard view of a fjord taken by Martha Chapman; illustrated throughout with photos by Martha Chapman and drawings; [xiv] + 174 pages. Weight: 1 lb. 9.3 oz. Records a bold and far reaching cruise that extended from Norway to the Caribbean, which extended from May, 1977 through March, 1978. INSCRIBED and SUPERIOR COPY with many photos, interesting text, and a bright, cllean dust jacket with a few tiny tears. Inscription: "[Addressee] Come aboard. There's nothing like a good cruise to speed one's convalescence. Bra[i]n Chapman. Snowmass Village / January 28, 1981." Wonderful book for the armchair and experienced sailor.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Admiral Thunderbolt; The Spectacular Career of Peter Wessel, Norway's Greatest Sea Hero, Who in Eight Years of Naval Warfare 260.18 CAD Octavo, xii, 336pp. Green cloth, title printed on spine. Stated "first edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, minimal stains on bottom edge, a touch of sunning to spine, a near fine example. In publisher's dust jacket, price-clipped, sunning on spine, a small amount of chipping and wear on edges, a few small closed tears, a very good example. Signed by U.S. Navy Admiral Alan Goodrich Kirk on front free endpaper, with a note: "from Edith / New York / Xmas 1960." Adamson served in the U.S Air Force as an army captain and later a colonel. He spent twenty-four days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after flying off course in a heavy bomber and running out of fuel. Adamson was rescued along with the surviving crew on November 13, 1942. Alan Goodrich Kirk served in the U.S. Navy during both World War I and World War II. He was a commander in 1942 and 1943 during the Allied invasions of Sicily and Italy, and the senior U.S. naval commander on D-Day, June 1944. In retirement, Kirk became a U.S. diplomat, serving in Belgium, the Soviet Union, and Taiwan.

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[Signed] [First Edition] The History of Norway [Maine, USA]: Comprising A Minute Account Of Its First Settlement, Town Officers, The Annual 138.89 CAD First Edition, Privately Printed, v + 215pp, hardcover bound in original embossed cloth, gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered, very good condition with no markings or annotations, Provenance: author's presentation copy toa Mrs. Marshall, Privately published by the author, Norway (Maine, USA), 1852, Colophon: George W Millett. * SCARCE

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Pennsylvania German Fraktur of The Free Library of Philadelphia WESIER, Frederick S. and Howell J. Heaney [Used - Fine] 85.18 CAD First trade edition. Two volumes. Oblong small quartos. Fine. With a color print laid in, originally included in the limited deluxe edition. Inscribed by Richard Ellis (the designer) as well as the two authors. Also Signed by Millard E. Gladfelter, who wrote the foreword.

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[Signed] [First Edition] I Was a German: the Autobiography of Ernst Toller. Toller, Ernst [Used - Very good] [Hardcover] 635.17 CAD Tan cloth first American edition (first English language edition. ) Presentation copy inscribed to the ffep by Toller to Paul Muni, American Academy Award winning actor as follows: "To Mrs. And Mr. Paul Muni with all good wishes Ernst Toller, Santa Monica March 8th '37. " Cloth lightly soiled; tight and square; few folded page corners. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author

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[Signed] [First Edition] Modjeska, Sienkiewicz and Salvator: The Polish and German speaking writers of Los Angeles and Orange County from 1870 to 1910 160.17 CAD Modjeska, Sienkiewicz and Salvator: The Polish and German speaking writers of Los Angeles and Orange County from 1870 to 1910 by Stephen Gould Sun Dance Press limited edition numbered 59/60 signed by author 1st illustrated edition BBS

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[Signed] [First Edition] Das Oxforder Buch Deutscher Dichtung; Published by H.G. Fiedler, Professor of German Language and Literature at the 1685.18 CAD Octavo, xii, [596]. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine and front cover. Light rubbing to boards, faint stain on front panel. Text block is stable and clean. Bookseller's label on front endpaper. This copy is signed Theo Seuss Geisel on the front pastedown endpaper, and dated "Oxford. January 1926." An exceptional piece from one of the best-selling children's authors in history. Geisel was the grandson of German immigrants and was fluent in German. He recalled to biographers that he used to play language games with his siblings, where he learned the rhythms of the poetry. After graduating from Dartmouth, Geisel entered Lincoln College at Oxford to pursue a Doctorate of Philosophy in English Literature. At Oxford he met his wife, Helen Palmer, who encouraged Geisel to become an illustrator, not a teacher. He did not finish his degree at Oxford, and returned to the United States in 1927.

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[Signed] [First Edition] History of the Voyages and Discoveries Made in the North. Translated from the German of John Reinhold Forster and Elucidated 6635.18 CAD ***SUPERB*** THE MOST COMPLETE AND BEAUTIFULLY BOUND COPY I SEE FOR SALE. History of the Voyages and Discoveries Made in the North. Translated from the German of John Reinhold Forster and Elucidated by Several New and Original Maps. With the provenance of Eric Gerald Stanley, distinguished professor at the University of Oxford and close friend of J.R.R. Tolkien*** Condition: VG, collated and complete. IMPORTANCE Cornerstone work by Forster (chief naturalist for the Resolution on Cook's second voyage), chronicling the history of northern hemispheric exploration and the search for both a Northwest and Northeast passage. Includes chapters on the voyages of principal seafaring countries from 1497 to 1780. BOOK INFO Published in London by G.G.J. and J. Robinson in 1786. True first edition in English. This magnificent copy was bound by hand by world-famous bindery Bayntun-Riviere of Bath, England using the same antique tools and refined craftsmanship that it has since the Victorian age--over 130 years ago. It is an example of some of the finest, most luxurious binding that Bayntun offered in the latter half of the 20th century. In stunning full Levant rich brown morocco fine binding: boards with an exceptionally large crushed grain pattern and single gilt filet paneling; spine features five gilt bordered raised bands with two gilt lettered morocco spine labels and gilt tooled clipper ship emblems in the other compartments; all edges marbled; turn-ins tooled with a single gilt filet. Signed by Bayntun on front blank flyleaf. Quarto, 11.5" x 9.25". Collated and impressively complete, including blanks, half-title, errata and publisher ads (often lacking one or more of these pages): [viii], xvi, 489, [19]. Includes all three engraved folding map plates as called for. Beautifully wide margins (bottom margin and fore-margin measure 2"). The first English edition of this foundational work documents the search for the north-west and north-east passages from the earliest recorded explorations to 1780. The explorations include those of Cabot, Verazzano, Frobisher, Davis, Weymouth, Hudson, Fox, James, Cartier, Cook, Clerke, and others. PROVENANCE Oxford University Professor Eric Stanley (1923--2018) was born in Germany and moved to England with his family in 1934 to escape Nazi persecution. He was appointed Oxford's Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor in 1977, a post he held for 15 years before being elected to emeritus status, succeeding his good friend JRR Tolkien in that role. Over his career he had more than 600 pieces of work published and played a key advisory role in the revision of the Oxford English Dictionary and was considered a towering figure in Medieval literature. CONDITION REPORT VERY GOOD. Refreshed endpapers and blanks. Frontispiece bound at rear. Exterior and Binding: FINE. Square spine, firm hinges and joints, sharp corners. Leather is supple, glossy, rich in color, unfaded and vibrant. Presents beautifully on the shelf. Trivial rubbing....

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[Signed] [First Edition] TEXAS: Germans and Texans: Commerce, Migration, and Culture in the Days of the Lone Star Republic (signed first printing) Str 530.18 CAD University of Texas Press. Austin. 1996. 261 pages. First Edition stated; first printing. Signed and inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Mr. Struve suffered from Parkinson's and his inscription may be evidence of such as it seems a bit shaky: For ___, A special nurse/Walter. Book is fine; tight, crisp and clean in seemingly unread condition. Mr. Struve illustrates the Republic of Texas (1836-1845) when 10k+ Germans emigrated to Texas; many of which became farmers who settled the Texas Hill Country, while the others helped settle Galveston and Houston. This is their story. A superb copy; rare in hardcover, and signed by the author. Fine.

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[Signed] [First Edition] German Poetry in the Age of Enlightenment From Brockes to Klopstock by Robert Browning, Published by Pennsylvania State 77.18 CAD This book is "German Poetry in the Age of the Enlightenment From Brockes to Klopstock" by Robert M. Browning. It was published by Pennsylvania State University, University Park, (1978). This is the author's (Professor Browning) own personal copy with his signature in ink on the front fly-leaf. (Any marginalia are the author's own - and there are a few in light pencil, which are mostly small textual corrections) From the dust-jacket write-up: "New light is cast on German intellectual and literary history in the 18th century though this critical analysis of poets usually neglected - unjustly so, in the Professor Browning's view. The emphasis is on lyric and didactic poetry. Among the poets discussed between Brockes and Klopstock are Haller, Gellert, Gleim, Uz, Gotz, Ewald Von Kleist, Gottfried Arnold, Tersteegen, Zinzendof and Pyra." TITLE : German Poetry in the Age of the Enlightenment From Brockes to Klopstock AUTHOR : Robert M. Browning (1911 - 2000) [ Robert Browning was a distinguished Professor Emeritus of German at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.] IMPRINT : Pennsylvania State University Press PLACE : University Park and London DATE : (1978) EDITION : First Edition SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES : The author's own copy with his signature and with various small marginalia, consisting of penciled corrections to the text. PHYSICAL DETAILS : Academic hardcover published for the trade; Contains the author's Preface, generous notes, a Bibliography and an index; approximately 5 /12" x 8 1/2"; black cloth with title in gilt on spine; [xii] + 336 pages; printed dust-jacket. CONDITION - VERY GOOD - Clean and presentable - This is the author's own copy, which he has used and in which he has penciled a few scattered penciled marginalia, mostly corrections to the text. the dust-jacket and the cover are both nice and clean with but mild wear. The interior is clean, as is the dust-jacket.

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Battle of Hamburg, Allied Bomber Forces against a German City in 1943 (Signed copy, inscribed to Norman Scrivener, 83 84.96 CAD First edition, first printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 22 × 14cm, 424pp. This copy signed and dedicated by Martin Middlebrook to Norman Scrivener "For S/Ldr Norman Scrivener, DSO, DFC. who flew in the Battle of Hamburg with 83 (Pathfinder) Squadron, best wishes, Martin Middlebrook." Norman Scrivener (who is mentioned on page 164) flew over sixty raids over Germany with the RAF in the Second World War. He started with 97 Squadron, became a pilot officer and was one of the first navigators to use the developing radar systems. He then flew with Guy Gibson with 106 Sqn on his last raid before forming the Dambusters 617 Squadron. He then moved to the elite 83 Pathfinder Sqn and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Distinguished Flying Order. This book studies the air raids on Hamburg by the RAF and the USAF in the summer of 1943, the most sensational aspect of which was the deadly "fire storm". The book contains interviews with surviving combatants and victims, both military and civilian. Illustrated with photographs. Condition: The book is in very good condition, there is some light edgewear to the wrapper and some minor spotting to the page edges but is otherwise in very good order.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Summer Lies. Stories. Translated from the German of 'Sommerlügen' by Carol Brown Janeway (SIGNED) BERNHARD SCHLINK 69.75 CAD The first English edition, this being one of 400 copies signed by the author to a tipped-in colophon sheet which precedes the title page. 8vo. 229pp. Red cloth lettered in gold at the spine. In fine state with fine non-price-clipped dust wrapper. Seven stories, the author's second collection of short fiction.

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[Signed] [First Edition] A German Staff Officer in India: Being the Impressions of an Officer of the German General Staff of His Travels Through the 125.06 CAD 8vo., xiv., 340 pp. inc. index. first english edition. , Presentation inscription dated august 1912 signed by the author on front free endpaper. foredges lightly browned endpapers split along gutters front and rear. pages lightly browned, sporadic light foxing, good in original red cloth with gilt titles to spine cloth faded on spine and top of upper board, minor marks, top corner of upper board creased with corresponding split to front pastedown, good (see photos) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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[Signed] [First Edition] Nine Days - Adventure of a Heavy Artillery Brigade of the Third Army during the German Offensive of March 21 - 29 1918f Arthu 90.49 CAD A nice clean tight copy of this account of an intense period of action over just nine days. Size 13 x 19cm 115 pp Inscribed the author on ffep dated 8.4.21. Clean and bright internally with 13 photes 3 drawings and two sketch maps as required.a nice copy of the original edition reasonably priced

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Living Past. The Great Civilizations of Mankind. Signed By Mary Mills Lissner, Ivar. Translated from the German By J. 145.8 CAD From the Library of Sir John Mills and Mary Mills. Signed by Mary Mills. Also with a Christmas gift inscription to Mary Mills "Mary darling - Xmas love from Quayles." Originally published in Germany under the title "So Habt Ihr Gelebt" Size 9¼" x 6", 462 pages including index. Black cloth covered boards with white spine section. With emblems similar to cave paintings along the bottom of the front cover. Black titles and further cave painting/hieroglyphics on the spine. Condition very good, spine grubby, cover slightly grubby, top, rear corner quite rubbed, else fine, contents clean. With 118 black and white photographs, 18 black and white illustrations and maps.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Motoring Sport - Translated from the German ''Das Autobuch'' - with Signatures of Hans Stuck & Malcolm Campbell Stuck, Hans 184.52 CAD Not dated, presumed 1936 1st edition. 206pp. Fair/None. Includes signatures of the author and Malcolm Campbell. Grey cloth boards with minor rubbing to edges/spine, some soiling browning. Contents fairly good with some spotting/browning to first few pages and back endpapers, minor splitting to hinges. B&W photos to centre. Original signatures of Hans Stuck and Malcolm Campbell stuck to title page and foreword page. A collection of experiences, anecdotes and instructional articles contributed by some of the world's most famous authorities on motor sport. famous racing drivers of the day and their cars, including Malcolm Campbell's Blue Bird, and photos of various military tanks. Includes printed examples of the autographs of various famous drivers, and photos of Foreword by Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) after he achieved the Land Speed Record, but a few years before he conquered the Water Speed Record. Hans Stuck (1900-1978), also known as Hans Stuck von Villiez, was a German racing driver who achieved many Grand Prix successes racing for Auto Union in the early 1930s. Later, he dominated hillclimbing racing, earning the nickname 'King of the Mountains'. Ernst Gunther Burggaller (1896-1940) was a German racing driver and fighter pilot who died in a plane crash during WWII.

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Development of the German Public Mind Frederick Hertz [Used - Very good] [Hardcover] 90.49 CAD Published by George Allen and Unwin of London in 1962. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book has been signed by author. Additionally there are two letters enclosed one from the author and one from his wife to the recipient of the book. Book condition: Good to Very Good. Red cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Boards do show signof wear. Inside pages are in good order apart from some marks to the edges of the pages. Dust Jacket condition: Very Good. Price unclipped. See photographs. Dims: 220mm x 140mm x 40mm. 487 pages.

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[Signed] [First Edition] An Account of the German Morality-Play, Entitled Depositio Cornuti Typographici William Blades; Johann Rist 187.29 CAD The signed presentation copy of William Blades's literary critque on a fascinating comedy performed by printing apprentices in Early Modern Germany. The presentation copy of An Account of the German Morality-Play, Entitled Depositio Cornuti Typographici, a literary critique of the play by Johann Rist, written and translated by typographer William Blades. Published by Trübner and Co. in 1885. Signed by Blades.In half paper, half marble boards, with a frontispiece, three facsimiles and three illustrated plates, including one folding plate. Also contains numerous engraved in-text illustrations. Collated complete.This fascinating comedy, performed throughout Germany across the fifteenth to eighteenth centuries, was staged by German printing apprentices who were to become journeymen. The apprentice acted as a fiendish amphibious creature 'Cornute', who partook in mischief and wicked deeds, until baptised by their master, signalling that particular apprentice's induction into the guildOriginally, Blades wished to only give a translation and explanatory notes of this curious play, but his research inspired him to write a thorough literary critique. In half paper, half marble boards. Externally, smart, with slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Fading, heavier to the spine, with signs of wear to the joints. The odd faint spot, heaviest to bottom corner extremities of boards. End papers are bright and clean, with a couple of very faint spots. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the very faint odd spot to extremities of first and final leaves. Very Good

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph envelope signed by German Chancellor, Otto Von Bismarck (1815-1898) to the Emperor of Germany Bismarck, Otto Von 857.95 CAD BISMARCK, Otto von (1815-1898). Autograph signature on a large official envelope addressed to "Seiner Majestät" [His Majesty]. Large envelope, 290 × 310 mm, addressed by Bismarck to "Seiner Majestät", with his bold autograph signature in ink at lower left; original red wax seal with crowned device intact. Old folds and handling creases; minor spotting; seal largely complete. Very good overall. Official forwarding envelope signed by Bismarck in his capacity as Minister-President of Prussia and, from 1871, Chancellor of the German Empire. Large envelopes of this type were used to transmit state papers and memoranda to the sovereign. The form of address, "Seiner Majestät", without further territorial designation, would in normal administrative practice refer to the reigning German Emperor, almost certainly either Wilhelm I (r. 1861-1888 as King of Prussia; German Emperor from 1871) or Wilhelm II (r. 1888-1918). Otto von Bismarck, architect of German unification and dominant figure in European diplomacy in the later nineteenth century. Signed official envelopes, especially in large format and retaining their wax seals, to the German Emperor from Von Bismarck are decidedly uncommon.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Deutsches Echo/The German Echo: A Faithful Mirror of German Conversation Wolfan, Ludwig [Sean T. O'Ceallaigh / Sean T. 130.85 CAD Original cloth, a bit spotted on upper cover, but generally a very good solid copy. Signature of 2nd Irish President Sean T. O'Ceallagh on front end paper, a noted linguist, participant in the Easter Rising and associate of De Valera. Contents clean and unmarked, an older pencil inscription to front adverts.

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Growth of Industrial Economies. Translated from the German by W. O. Henderson and W. H. Chaloner. Hoffmann, W(alther) 92.58 CAD XIII, 183 S., zahlr. Tab., Ln., OU. m. Lagersp. u. kl. Randläs., WaV., tls. Anstr. -- "Stadien und Typen der Industrialisierung." (Jena 1931) Mit mehrzeiliger handschriftlicher Widmung von (Walther Hoffmann) für Lutz (Hoffmann).- [ Wirtschaftswissenschaft Volkswirtschaft Wirtschaftsgeschichte SpracheEN J 1958 N Walther Hoffmann 56461 ]

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CaskCartel.com Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition German Pinot Noir Finish Scotch Whisky 700ML 539.27 CAD Whiskey: Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition German Pinot Noir Finish Scotch 700MLThe Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition German Pinot Noir Finish is a special edition of Tamnavulin single malt Scotch whisky.Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! Featured in ROLLING STONE MEN'S JOURNAL US WEEKLY NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.Size: 700MLProof: 80 (40% ABV)Origin: ScotlandDistillery: Tamnavulin distilleryThe Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition German Pinot Noir Finish is a special edition of Tamnavulin single malt Scotch whisky that has been aged in European oak casks that were previously used to mature German Pinot Noir. The whisky is bottled at 40% ABV and features a deep red hue and a unique flavor profile that includes notes of dried fruits, spices, and toasted oak. The finish is smooth and creamy, with a lingering hint of red wine.Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition German Pinot Noir Finish Scotch Whisky 700ML Tasting NotesNose: Aroma is very pleasant.Palate: A rich, complex, and smooth taste.Finish: Quite rich and lovely smooth texture.

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[First Edition] Beggar to King: All the Occupations of Biblical Times Walter Duckat [Used - Very good] [Hardcover] 55.18 CAD First Edition, First Printing. Published by Doubleday & Company, 1968. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with light shelf wear. No dust jacket.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

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[First Edition] A Good Life, Extracted from the True Plan of a Living Temple, or Man Considered in His Proper Relation to the Ordinary Occupations 175.18 CAD maroon/purple colored cloth with a jig saw like pattern with fading gilt title on spine solid square binding with only trace wear on edges all edges gilt neat gift inscription on ffep light foxing throughout near fine condition

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[First Edition] The Battle of Buena Vista; With The Operations Of The "Army of Occupation" For One Month Carleton, James Henry [Used - Very good] 485.18 CAD Octavo, vii, 238, [2], 8pp ads. Brown cloth, title stamped in gilt. Fraying of cloth at heel of the spine, 2cm loss at head of the spine. Solid text block. Even toning throughout, faint foxing, limited impact to text. Complete with two folding maps, including the "Plan of the Battle of Buena Vista," and "Map of the Country of Buena Vista." Bookplate of "T.L. Alexander / U.S. Army" on the front pastedown. (Sabin 10905). Col. Thomas L. Alexander (1807-1881), a veteran of both the Black Hawk and Mexican wars, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1830 and entered the United States Army as a second lieutenant in the 6th Infantry. His long career included frontier service, combat against the Sac Indians in the Black Hawk War (Battle of Bad Ax), service in the Florida Indian campaigns, and distinguished action in the Mexican War at Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Churubusco, for which he received a brevet promotion to major for gallantry. Rising to lieutenant colonel, Alexander later served in senior administrative roles as Deputy Governor of the Military Asylum at Harrodsburg, Kentucky, and for six years as lieutenant governor of the Soldiers' Home near Washington, D.C. He retired from active service in 1863. He was a founding member of the Aztec Club of 1847, along with future presidents Franklin Pierce and Ulysses S. Grant. His wife was a longtime friend of Mary Todd Lincoln, often sharing correspondence and visiting the Lincoln's at the White House in 1864.

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[First Edition] Come as a Conqueror;: The United States Army's Occupation of Germany, 1945-1949 franklin davis [Used - Very good] [Hardcover] 67.18 CAD This book shows minimal sign of wear to the cover, binding, or pages. Dust jacket condition is Very Good. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. This copy is the First Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

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[First Edition] A History of Scotland from the Roman Occupation - complete four volume set Andrew Lang [Used - Very good] [Hardcover] 208.03 CAD A very good complete set of this title which was published over 8 years between 1900 and 1907. Volume 1 is the third edition dated 1903, Vol 2 the third edition dated 1907, Vol 3 and Vol 4 both first editions, dated 1904 and 1907 respectively. All in uniform blue cloth binding with gilt decoration/letters, black endpapers. External wear is minor, though there are some marks on the front cover of volume 4. Internally contents are very sound and clean, some pages are uncut. All maps, illustrations and folding pedigrees are present and in good order, with just some minor foxing to the frontispieces caused by endpapers/tissue guard.

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[First Edition] A Model for Men of Business, or, The Christian Layman Contemplated Among his Secular Occupations. STOWELL, HUGH (1799 -1865) Rector, 65.6 CAD STOWELL, HUGH (1799 -1865) Rector, Christ Church, Salford, Canon of Chester. A Model for Men of Business, or, The Christian Layman Contemplated Among his Secular Occupations. New York : Carter & Phillips for the Tract Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1855. 8vo. First US edition. 322 pp. First British printing was 1854. Original black cloth covers. Rubbed and pealing. Spine missing at top with only one word of title. But solid. Contents clean, crisp and unmarked. Just need some work on the spine to make a nice volume. Uncommon first US edition. In these lectures we have the evangelical spirit, the earnest feeling, and the clear, direct, and popular styles of expression characteristic of the author. Great practical questions come up in the course of these discussions . . . the author's dogmatic method of dealing with them is sounds and healthful. ? The British Quarterly Review. "The author does not attempt a full exposition, but aims at furnishing a plain, practical handbook for men of business and others whose time is limited. He gives fourteen good, sensible lectures on the Book." - C.H. Spurgeon.

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[First Edition] Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway Snorri Sturluson [Used - Very good] [Hardcover] 110.18 CAD First printing. 8vo. xxvi, 854 pp. Black cloth. Very Good. Some wear to boards, corners slightly bumped. Faint smoky odor. Translated with an introduction and notes by Lee M. Hollander.

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[First Edition] The Land of the Midnight Sun: Summer and Winter Journeys through Sweden, Norway, Lapland, and Northern Finland (two vols) Du Chaillu, 367.05 CAD hardback, two volumes complete, octavos. Bound in half-calf gilt, contrasting green and gilt morocco titles to the spines. marbled boards, edges and endpapers. Frontispiece to both volumes, one of which folding, b&w plates and illustrations, large folding map which has a short closed tear. Mildly rubbed to the extremities, the bindings tight and the contents free of markings, other than for the ownership name in pencil of the artist, John Simmons, of 41 Gordon Square.

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[Signed] [First Edition] The German Occupation of Norway VIGNESS, Paul G. [Used - Very good] [Hardcover]

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