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>>Biography, Autobiography, Memoir | - 140 items found in your search |
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Adams, Henry History of the United States of America During the Administrations of Thomas Jefferson
Library of America 1986 0940450348 / 9780940450349 Sixth Printing Full-Leather Near Fine with no dust jacket
Beautifully produced copy of Henry Adams' first volume in his 9 volume "History of the United States" series. In full bonded leather covers; this work produced with lavishly decorated endpapers, bright gilt stained top edge, satin ribbon bookmark, and is printed on high-quality paper. First few pages very slightly crinkled; remainder of vol appears to be untouched. No slipcase present. This series has been highly praised as a 'neglected masterpiece' by Garry Wills; this volume examines Mr. Jefferson's two terms in office. Author was the great-grandson of President John Adams and grandson of President John Quincy Adams. ; Library of America; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1308 pages
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29.00 USD
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Adams, Henry The Education of Henry Adams
New York The Modern Library Hardcover Good+ in Good dust jacket
Scholars have embraced this autobiography by grandson of John Quincy Adams; first published in 1907. In full grey cloth with some very light cloth rippling, front & back covers; interior clean and unmarked. Date not specified [possibly published 1963]. DJ chipped at head & tail of spine, has creasing at extremities; square portion of flap clipped & removed; in clear mylar removable protector. ML #76 ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall
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12.00 USD
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Ambrose, Stephen E. To America Personal Reflections of an Historian
Simon & Schuster 2002 0743202759 / 9780743202756 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Near Fine
Slight frt cover corner bump; otherwise undamaged. Beloved late historian's last work, reminiscing on his long career and his ruminations on America. In great shape; w/full number line publisher's page. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 288 pages
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9.50 USD
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Angle, Paul M. (Editor) The Lincoln Reader
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A. Rutgers University Press 1947 Book Club (BCE/BOMC) Hard Cover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
A look at Lincoln's life in the form of letters, essays & biographical sketches by a host of authors, including Mr. Lincoln himself. In dandy shape, with numerous b&w photos. B-O-M-C flyer on book laid in. ; 50401; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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7.75 USD
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Ayres, Alex The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain
Harpercollins 1987 0060157836 / 9780060157838 Sixth Printing Hardcover Very Good
Collection of Twain witticisms arranged in alphabetical order by subject. In nice shape, with original $25 price present on dust jacket flap but inked over. W/inked presentation remarks front pastedown. Stated 6th prtg. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 276 pages
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12.90 USD
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Baum, Dan Citizen Coors
New York, NY New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers, 2000 2000 0688154484 / 9780688154486 First Edition Hard Cover Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fascinating account of Coors family's quirks. Stated first edition, first printing. W/original $27.00 price unclipped.; 50318; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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8.00 USD
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Berg, A. Scott Lindbergh
New York, NY, U.S.A. Penguin Putnam, Incorporated 1998 0399144498 / 9780399144493 Fifth Printing Hard Cover Good+ in Good dust jacket
Decent copy of Berg's biography of Charles Lindberg was a big seller when new. Lots of pictures. Presentation remarks & owner's rubber stamp end paper; DJ priceclipped. ; 31131; 8vo 8" - 9" tall
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5.00 USD
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Bernstein, Leonard Findings
New York Simon & Schuster 1982 0671429191 / 9780671429195 Hard Cover Very Good with no dust jacket
Famed conductor/composer's life in words and photos. Nice solid tight copy, tiny bruise frt. cover.; 50360; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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9.50 USD
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Boswell, James; Pottle, Frederick A. (editor) Boswell's London Journal 1762-1763
New York Mcgraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. 1950 Book Club Edition Hardcover Very Good in Fine dust jacket
18th century journal updated in 20th by Yale Univ. Professor. In good shape, w/maps of old London, endpapers. In navy half cloth and light blue paperboard covers. Interior clean and bright; inked name front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked. DJ very torn & chipped but 90% intact and in removable mylar protector. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Bowen, Catherine Drinker Francis Bacon: The Temper of a Man
Boston Atlantic-Little Brown 1963 BCE Hardcover Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
Someone spilled a little coffee on the DJ and outer edge of the last 1/4 of the volume, but the damage doesn't extend to the inner portion of any of the pages. No wrinkling, etc. Else in good shape. ; LK41463; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
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Bowen, Catherine Drinker John Adams and the American Revolution
Boston Little, Brown & Co. 1950 Book Club Edition Hard Cover Good+ with no dust jacket
Detailed, extensive bio. Of U. S.' s second President in a nice solid copy. With maps of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts frt. And rear pastedown/end papers. In full green cloth, gilt lettering and designwork spine & cover. Small tears to cloth, head of spine; minor staining, covers. Interior clean and unmarked. BOMC flyer on this work laid in. ; 50624; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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7.00 USD
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Bowen, Elizabeth A Time in Rome
New York Knopf 1960 Third Printing Hardcover Very Good
Author's account of a Roman excursion in a good copy. Covers & spine decorated in bright gilt; small bookplate remnant front free endpaper. Pencil mark, title page. Otherwise in good shape in full dark red cloth covers. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 242 pages
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18.00 USD
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Braestrup, Kate Here If You Need Me A True Story
Boston Little, Brown and Company 2007 0316066303 / 9780316066303 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Woman unexpectedly finds herself to be a widow and moves on with her life. In a good copy, newish and tight. Front free endpaper has inked line, otherwise shape. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 224 pages
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Branch, Taylor Pillar of Fire America in the King Years 1963-65
Simon & Schuster 1998 0684808196 / 9780684808192 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Very Good in Good dust jacket Signed by Author
Author's 2nd volume in his 3 volume life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Signed by author on title page. In decent shape, with inked 'placemarks' here and there; stains on edges. DJ good, with retailer's "Autographed Copy" sticker, front cover and minor smudges. 1st edit with full number line, publisher's page. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 768 pages; Signed by Author
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