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Michaelis Minidicionario Ingles Portugues / Portugues Ingles (English-Portuguese Dictionary)

By: N/A

Price: $10.00

Publisher: São Paulo, Brazil, Melhoramentos: 1993

Seller ID: 60043

ISBN: 850603437X

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

A compact Portuguese-English and English-Portuguese dictionary; ideal for the traveler to Brazil or Portugal. Includes pronunciation keys, lists of irregular verbs, tables of English and American measures. A sound, tightly-bound copy measuring 3" wide x 4.4" tall.; 60043; 32mo - over 4" - 5" Tall; 665 pages
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The Modern Art Journals, Numbers 1 - 24 (Bound together, entirely in Korean language)

By: N/A

Price: $19.50

Publisher: [South Korea], Unknown Publisher: 1979-1983

Seller ID: 84601

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

A collection of 24 journals bound together in a hardcover volume, all sharing a common theme of discussing the arts in South Korea. The journals depict various people or artistic creations. With dozens of black & white photos, and a few in color, as well as a few color ads. The journals bear dates from 1979 to 1983. Written entirely in the Korean language, with the exception of the title "The Modern Art" to several issues, and the names of certain Western institutions, such as Chicago's Art Institute. --- In full brown cloth-covered boards with titling in Korean script to cover and spi...
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Neues Braunschweigisches Gesangbuch nebst einem kurzen Gebetbuche zum ffentlichen und hauslichen Gottesdienste (Approximate translation: New Braunschweig Hymns along with a short prayer book to the public and domestic services)

By: N/A

Price: $20.50

Publisher: Braunschweig, Germany, Drud und Verlag der Hofbuchdruckerei: 1840

Seller ID: 84702

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good in Poor dust jacket

An 1840 hymnal and book of prayers in the German language, presented in Gothic (Fraktur) typeface. Musical notations are not present. --- In embossed black leatherette covers; featuring last supper scene on front and Christ on the Cross to back, all edges gilt. With gilt frames to front and back, and gilt titling to spine; green endpapers. Jacket in same heavy green paper (inside) and marbled in reddish-brown and black on the outside. --- With a full front endpage of handwritten notations in Fraktur font, prior owner's signature to rear paste-down and with rubbing to front cover. Interior of v...
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Romans picaresques espagnols (Picaresque Spanish Novels, in French language)

By: ANONYMOUS; ALEMAN, Mateo; de QUEVEDO, Francisco

Price: $76.00

Publisher: France, Bibliothèque de la Pléiade / NRF / Éditions Gallimard: 1968

Seller ID: 83436

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket

A collection of Spanish picaresque novels in a handsome French language edition in the series by the Bibliothêque de Pléiade. The stories include the anonymously-written "The Life of Lazarus of Tormes and His Fortunes and Adversities". Also included are Mateo Aleman's "The Life of de Guzman d'Alfarache" and Francisco de Quevedo's "The Life of the Adventurer Don Pablos de Ségovie". With introduction, chronology, bibliography by M. Molho; rendered into French from the Spanish by M. Molho and J. F. Reille, who also supply notes and a glossary. --- In pebbled brown leath...
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Junggesellenwirtschaft ("A Bachelor's Establishment")

By: BALZAC, Honoré de

Price: $16.50

Publisher: Hamburg, Rowohlt Verlag:

Seller ID: 84226

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ in Good dust jacket

A compact German-language edition of Honoré de Balzac's story, featuring the rather out-of-control Philippe Bridau. Part of a larger series of the works of Balzac. Titled "Un Ménage de Garçon" in French. Rendered into German from the French by Franz Hessel; printed in Roman typeface. --- An undated, compact copy, measuring 3.5 in. wide x 6 in. tall. In full blue cloth-covered boards with titling and decorations in gilt to spine and on red spine block; sewn-in red satin ribbon bookmark. Printed on very thin leaves, with faint pale yellow staining to textblock edges. Volume in tan jac...
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Unvergängliches Deutschland: Ein Buch von Volk und Heimat

By: BLOEM, Walter

Price: $12.50

Publisher: Berlin, Neufeld & Henius Verlag: 1933

Seller ID: 83033

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket

A tour of Germany showing notable buildings, scenic sights, monuments and people. In German language, with entries in "gothic" (Fraktur) blackletter typeface. With over 150 black & white photos by J. B. Malina. --- In linen cloth-covered boards with cover and spine titling in black. Volume has no dust jacket. --- A solid copy: clean and tightly-bound, though with inked inscription to front free endpaper, a little looseness to front cover and small tears to paper at front and rear gutters.; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); 129 pages
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Schwäbische Romanik: Baukunst und Plastik im württembergischen Raum. Ein Kapitel Kulturgeschichte in Bildern (Architecture of Swabia in German language)

By: BOCK, Emil

Price: $20.00

Publisher: Stuttgart, Verlag Urachhaus: 1973

Seller ID: 82612

ISBN: 3878381646

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket

A German language guide to the Romanesque buildings and architectural highlights of this region of southwestern Germany. With dozens of black & white photos showing these features. --- In olive cloth-covered boards with titling in gilt to cover and spine. Dust jacket features color photos to covers. --- An excellent copy: clean, bright and tightly bound. Jacket with a little chafing to edges.; Small Quarto (9 to 11 in. tall); 319 pages
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Collins Spanish Gem Dictionary, Spanish-English : English-Spanish

By: BROWN, R. F.

Price: $10.00

Publisher: London, Collins: 1962

Seller ID: 79904

Binding: Flexible vinyl

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

1962 reprint of the 1957 edition of the reliable Collins Gem Spanish dictionary. Measuring 3 in. wide x 4.5 in. tall, it is an ideal size for pocket or purse. --- In flexible brown softcovers. With creases to a leaf or two and minor chafing to covers, else a solid, fully functional copy.; 32mo (4 to 5 in. tall); 768 pages
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Récits tirés du théâtre grec (Stories of Greek Theatre)

By: CHANDON, G. (adaptor)

Price: $18.00

Publisher: Paris, Fernand Nathan, Éditeur: 1963

Seller ID: 83435

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good- with no dust jacket

A collection of stories from Greek theatre, in an illustrated French language edition. The stories are adapted by G. Chandon from notable Greek authors such as Sophocles, Euripedes, and Aristophanes. Includes color and black & white illustrations by Clifton Dey. --- In pictorial hardcovers, with color Dey image of a Greek soldier confronting a woman. Volume has no dust jacket. --- A sound copy, unmarked and tightly bound, but with some separation of cover's clear outer skin from underlying paper and a little soiling to covers.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; 256 pages
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Retrospective of Choung Za Kim

By: Choung Za Kim (artist); Si Hwa Chung (introduction)

Price: $44.50

Publisher: [Seoul], South Korea, Yekyong Publications Co.: 1994

Seller ID: 84602

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket

A representative portfolio of the paintings of Korea's modernist artist Choung Za Kim. She is a Professor Emeritus of Art at Seoul National University and is credited with bringing American modernism into Korea. The wide variety of works presented in this volume include watercolors, oils and acrylics, as well as woodblock prints, lithographs, serigraphs and goaches. Artworks presented in full color (one in a multi-page fold-out) and in black & white. Text is presented in both Korean and English, and with an introduction by Si Hwa Chung. --- In full olive cloth-covered boards with author signat...
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Harper Collins Robert French College Dictionary: Fourth Edition (French-English / English-French Dictionary)

By: CLARI, Michela; BACK, Martyn (editorial directors)

Price: $15.00

Publisher: New York, HarperCollins Publishers / Dictionnaires Le Robert: 2001

Seller ID: 84208

ISBN: 0060956909

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket

A comprehensive French-English and English-French dictionary with over 340,000 entries and translations. Text is printed with key words in blue for easy reading. A 61-page section at mid-book offers tips for using both languages in action. Dust jacket states third edition, but fourth edition is referenced on copyright page. --- In blue linen-finish paper-covered boards with gilt titling on cover and spine; thumb indexed. Jacket in red, blue and white. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy though with some light dusty soiling to cloth. Unclipped dust jacket in nice shape, though with retailer...
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Contes Choisis de Daudet (Selected Tales by [Alphonse] Daudet, in French language): With Grammar Reviews and Exercises

By: DAUDET, Alphonse; BROUSSARD, Jas. F. (editor)

Price: $11.00

Publisher: New York, Charles Scribner's Sons: 1919

Seller ID: 84427

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket

An exercise volume of stories by Alphonse Daudet in the French language for the English-speaking student who is learning French. With questions (in French), grammar reviews, and English-language notes after each story. Includes vocabulary at rear of volume. With black & white frontis photographic portrait of Daudet. --- In rust cloth-covered boards with titling and decorations in yellow to cover and spine. --- With student's penciled notations throughout, some spots of soiling to covers, otherwise a well-preserved copy.; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; xii, 188 pages
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Corinne, ou l'Italie (in French language)

By: de STAL, Madame (Anne Louise Germaine de Stal-Holstein)

Price: $36.50

Publisher: Paris, Garnier Frres, Libraires-diteurs: [c.1870s-1940s]

Seller ID: 84458

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+

A romantic novel, in the French language, by Anne Louise Germaine de Stal-Holstein (17661817), writing in her Madame de Stal identity. First published in 1807, the story takes the form of a tour through Italy. The influential author was a witness to events of the French Revolution and later opposed Napoleon, causing her to seek exile in Germany and elsewhere. --- An attractive copy in red cloth-covered boards backed in red leather, with decorations in blind to covers, titling and decorations in gilt in six spine compartments and attractive brown/violet/red/yellow marbled endpapers. All edges g...
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Karlstein: Das Rätsel um die Burg Karls IV (in German language)

By: ESCHBORN, Michael

Price: $30.00

Publisher: Stuttgart, Verlag Urachhaus: 1971

Seller ID: 82593

ISBN: 3878381468

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket

A German-language guide to Karlstein, the castle of Emperor Charles IV (Karl IV) of the Holy Roman Empire. Built in 1348-1367 near Prague, the castle served as a repository for treasures of the Empire such as the crown jewels, artwork and other relics. With multiple black & white illustrations, as well as several color plates tipped onto leaves. --- In vivid red cloth-covered boards with titling in gilt to cover and spine; maroon endpapers. Jacket with color reproductions of paintings. --- A clean, tightly-bound and bright copy. Jacket with light chafing at spine ends, and with mild separation...
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Der Junge Goethe: Eine Lebens- und Entwicklungsgeschichte aufgebaut auf Dokumenten der Zeit (in German language)

By: FLEISSNER, O.S.; MENTZ-FLEISSNER, E. (editors, with notes and vocabulary)

Price: $15.00

Publisher: New York, Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc.: 1932

Seller ID: 82501

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good with no dust jacket

A German language study of the young Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, written for the English-speaking student. Includes English language foreword by the editors. With black & white frontis drawing of Goethe, plus photo plates on rectos and versos of 8 leaves depicting people and scenes in Goethe's life. German-English vocabulary at rear of volume. --- In blue cloth-covered boards with silhouette of Goethe to cover in gilt and gilt-stamped spine titling. Volume has no dust jacket. --- A Good only copy, with tear and creases to cloth at head of spine, general soiling to textblock edges; binding is t...
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Der Stechlin (Manesse Bibliothek der Weltliteratur)

By: FONTANE, Theodor

Price: $20.00

Publisher: Zürich, Manesse Verlag: 1975

Seller ID: 83040

ISBN: 3717515020

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket

A compact German language edition of Theodor Fontane's highly-regarded novel, centered around the author's Dubslav von Stechlin character, an elderly widower as he lives in his rather shabby mansion. An entry in publisher's "Library of World Literature", with entries in Roman-style typeface. Includes afterword by Max Rychner and end notes. --- In red paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling; grey topstain. Dust jacket with drawn portrait of the author to front flap. --- A solid copy: clean, newish and tightly bound. Jacket with minor rubbing, else nice.; 24mo (5 to 6 in. ta...
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Fachwörterbuch der Musik: 5000 Stichworte, 220 Notenbeispiele, 250 Illustrationen [German-language musical dictionary]

By: GERICK, Herbert

Price: $12.00

Publisher: München, Keysersche Verlagsbuchhandlung: [c.1970s]

Seller ID: 81808

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket

A German-language illustrated dictionary of musical terms. With 220 musical notations and 250 black & white illustrations. Undated, possibly published c.1970s. --- In black cloth-covered boards with silver-stamped spine titling. Jacket with drawings of instruments on cover. --- A clean, unmarked copy but with some tanning to leaves. Dust jacket with light rubbing, else nice.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 214 pages
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Théâtre

By: GOLDONI, Carlo

Price: $46.50

Publisher: France, Bibliothèque de la Pléiade / NRF / Éditions Gallimard: 1972

Seller ID: 83437

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket

A collection of plays by the acclaimed Italian dramatist Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793) in a handsome French language edition in the series by the Bibliothèque de Pléiade. Goldoni's works won a large audience for their wit and verisimilitude and rely heavily on the author's experiences in his native Venice. Préface by Paul Renucci. Rendered into French from the Italian, with annotations by Michel Arnaud. Notices by Anna Fontes. --- In pebbled blue leather covers with gilt-stamped spine titling and gilt horizontal spine rules. Each volume with two sewn-in blue satin ribbon bookmarks, text printed...
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Die Dog Soldiers der Cheyenne (Cheyenne Dog Soldiers, in German language)

By: HALAAS, David F. et al.

Price: $26.00

Publisher: Wyk auf Foehr, Germany, Verlag fr Amerikanistik D. Kuegler: 1998

Seller ID: 84793

ISBN: 3895100552

Binding: Stapled wraps

Condition: Very Good

A German language guide to the Cheyenne Indian band known as Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. The band was noted for their ferocity and effectiveness as they fought ever-increasing groups of white settlers who encroached on the high plains areas that the Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribes considered their own. With several articles by David F. Halaas, Andrew E. Masich, Dianna Litvak and others. With tribal drawings on cavalrymen's notebooks, plus other photos and drawings. Originally published by the Colorado Historical Society in English, then translated into German by Wolfgang Neuhaus and others. --- A soft...
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Goslar (German-language edition with 66 plates)

By: HILLEBRAND, Werner

Price: $13.00

Publisher: Munich, Deutscher Kunstverlag: 1972

Seller ID: 81216

ISBN: 3422000860

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket

In this German language work, scenes and buildings in the historic German town of Goslar are displayed and described. With 64 black & white plates with photos by Helga Schmidt-Glassner. 38 pages of text describe the images which follow, text adorned with a few black & white illustrations and with a couple of color plates tipped onto leaves. Map of town at rear endpapers. --- In full black cloth-covered boards with image of fierce-looking bird in white on cover; spine titling in white. Jacket with color photo of the town's market fountain on cover. --- A clean, firm, bright copy lacking apparen...
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Märchenhafte Deutschlandreise: Städte und Landschaften alter Märchen, Sagen und Legenden

By: JEPSEN-FÖGE, Mi

Price: $12.50

Publisher: Düsseldorf, Econ Verlag: 1975

Seller ID: 83035

ISBN: 3430127076

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

An apparent tour of various actual locales in Germany, which serve as the sites for notable fairy tales and legends. In German language, with entries in Roman typeface. With 15 pen and ink illustrations by Peter Thoms. --- In textured navy paper-covered boards with spine titling in yellow. Volume has no dust jacket. --- A solid copy: clean and tightly bound.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 308, (4) pages
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Das fähnlein der sieben Aufrechten (The Banner of the Upright Seven)

By: KELLER, Gottfried

Price: $11.00

Publisher: Leipzig, Verlag von Philipp Reclam jun.: [c.1900-1950s]

Seller ID: 84225

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good with no dust jacket

A German-language edition of Gottfried Keller's short novel, the title of which translates into English as "The Banner of the Upright Seven." Presented entirely in Fraktur typeface. --- A compact copy, in tan paper-covered boards, with a dust jacket. --- With a few tears along upper part of spine, and with inked gift inscription to front free endpaper, else a sound copy.; 24mo - 5 to 6 in. tall; 90 pages
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Salomos Urteil Zweite Instanz: Neue Satiren

By: KISHON, Ephraim

Price: $15.00

Publisher: München, Albert Langen - George Müller Verlags: 1972

Seller ID: 80346

ISBN: 3784414850

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket

A later printing of this German language work offering satirical humor (as near as this non-German speaker can determine). --- In light blue cloth-covered boards with titling on white spine block. Jacket features humorous cover drawing of quizzical King Solomon-like figure after slicing the globe in half. --- A clean, bright copy lacking noticeable damages. Bright jacket with chipping and small tears, otherwise in good shape.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 286 pages
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Langenscheidt's Pocket Dictionary of the English and German Languages -and- Langenscheidt's Taschenwörterbuch Der Englischen und Deutschen Sprache [English-German and German-English]

By: KLATT, Edmund; ROY, Dietrich

Price: $11.00

Publisher: Berlin, Langenscheidt Publishers, Inc.: 1983

Seller ID: 50727

ISBN: 3468111231

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

A detailed Englisch-Deutsch and Deutsch-English translator, presenting translations going both ways but intended for use by the German speaker. English to German section bears ISBN 346810121X; German to English section 3468101279. Back matter in each with lots of reference material such as list of proper names, listing of prime numbers, etc. German entries in Roman typeface. --- In flexible yellow vinyl covers, with red topstain. --- A clean, unmakrd, tightly-bound copy in excellent condition.; 24mo (5 to 6 in. tall) ; 1342 pages
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Deutschland deine Hessen: Dumm Gebabbel auf dem Prüfstand

By: KRÄMER-BADONI, Rudolf

Price: $12.50

Publisher: Hamburg, Hoffmann und Campe Verlag: 1968

Seller ID: 83042

ISBN: 3455040209

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

A German-language book of humor, with entries in Roman-style typeface. Illustrated by Angela Hopf. --- A softcover edition with illustration of jocular women to cover. --- A clean, bright copy though with a little cover rubbing.; Square 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); 184 pages
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Ganz Deutschland lacht! 50 deutsche Jahre im Spiegel ihrer Witze

By: LENTZ, Michael; THOMA, Dieter

Price: $12.50

Publisher: München, Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag: 2000

Seller ID: 83041

ISBN: 3423241713

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

Fifty years of laughs and jokes, told by German people on themselves. In German language with entries in Roman-style typeface. Includes contributions by Chris Howland. --- A softcover edition with flaps, bearing impish gnome-like figure smoking a huge hand-rolled something-or-other. --- A clean, newish copy, lacking damages other than a back cover retailer's sticker.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall) ; 235 pages
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Les Russes ["The Russians"] (Number 11 in Bibliothêque Générale Illustrée)

By: LOUKOMSKI, G. K.

Price: $30.00

Publisher: Paris, Les Éditions Rieder: 1929

Seller ID: 83630

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

A French-language introduction to Russia and the Russian people. Topics covered include the land, people, government, art, architecture, etc. With a 60-page section of black & white photos at rear of volume. Entry number 11 in publisher's series "Bibliothêque Générale Illustrée." --- In pale olive paper-covered boards, backed in tan cloth; with gilt-stamped titling and publisher's archer device to cover; spine titling in green. Volume has no dust jacket. --- With prior owner's signature to front free endpaper, slight tanning to leaves, else a tightly-bound, sound copy.; 12mo - 7 to...
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Wenn es Krieg gibt, gehen wir in die Wüste (When There is War, We Go into the Desert) in German language

By: MARTIN, Henno

Price: $14.00

Publisher: Windhoek, Namibia, Verlag der Namibia Wissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft: 1995

Seller ID: 80148

ISBN: 0949995258

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

German language. A softcover edition of the author's account of his experiences in present-day Namibia during World War II. German nationals Henno Martin and partner Hermann Korn, were working geologists in the former German colony of South-West Africa (now Nambia). When war broke out, they decided to wait it out in a remote desert canyon area to avoid internment. This work with plenty of black and white photos and a fold-out map of the areas in which they worked. --- With faint soiling to covers, else a clean, bright, newish copy. ------ Ein softcover Ausgabe des Autors Konto seiner Erfahrung...
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A New Illustrated Dictionary of the French and English Languages: Adapted from the Dictionaries of Prof. Alfred Elwall

By: MASSON, Gustave

Price: $20.00

Publisher: New York, Hurst & Company: 1891

Seller ID: 84270

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket

A 19th century translator, with both French-English and English-French translations. First published in 1873, this 1891 edition by American reprint publisher Hurst & Company adapted from dictionaries of Prof. Alfred Elwall. Includes a section of black & white illustrations of various flora, fauna, nautical or mechanical devices and other commonly-seen items at rear of volume with French and English names of the item displayed. --- In silky navy cloth-covered boards backed in black leather, with titling gilt-stamped to spine. Page edges of English-French section in red. Volume has no dust jacke...
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Musikinstrumente der Welt: Eine Enzyklopdie mit ber 4000 lllustrationen (Musical Instruments of the World, with Over 4000 Illustrations)

By: MIDGLEY, Ruth (editorial manager)

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Gtersloh, Germany, Bertelsmann Lexikon-Verlag: 1979

Seller ID: 84767

ISBN: 3570055760

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket

A German-language work describing a very wide range of worldwide musical instruments. Loaded with drawings and photos, the instruments are described in detail. Translated from the English by Dr. Alfred Baumgrtner. --- In brown textured paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket with color photo of representative instruments. --- An excellent copy: clean, tightly-bound, bright but with mildly rounded cover corners. Jacket with a few tape-repaired tears but mostly intact and wrapped in new removable archival mylar protector.; Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; 319 pages
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Frankfurter Winter-bichelche

By: MÜLLER, H. P.

Price: $12.50

Publisher: Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Heinz P. Müller: 1978

Seller ID: 83038

ISBN: 3921978068

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+

A collection of lighthearted stories, jokes and humorous illustrations, apparently sharing happy times in Frankfurt am Main in winter. In German language, with entries in Roman-style typeface. --- In pictorial paper-covered boards with color illustrations to covers. Volume has no dust jacket. --- A solid copy: clean and tightly bound but with a little rubbing.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 144 pages
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Frankforter Ebbelwei-Bichelche: Aepfelwein, Aeppelwoi, Eppelwein, Appelwoin, Äppelweu

By: MÜLLER, H. P.

Price: $12.50

Publisher: Frankfurt am Main, Germany, H. P. Müller: 1978

Seller ID: 83039

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

A collection of lighthearted stories, songs, jokes and humorous illustrations, apparently sharing happy times in Frankfurt am Main drinking their popular local "Aepfelwein", or apple wine. In German language, with entries in Roman-style typeface. --- In pictorial paper-covered boards with color illustration to front cover. Volume has no dust jacket. --- A solid copy: clean and tightly bound but with a little rubbing, sticker removal evidence to back cover.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 114 pages
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Burgen der Kreuzritter im Heiligen Land, auf Zypern und in der Ägäis (Crusader castles in the Holy Land, Cyprus and the Aegean Sea, in German language)

By: MÜLLER-WIENER, Wolfgang (text); KERSTING, A. F. (photos)

Price: $20.00

Publisher: München, Deutscher Kunstverlag: 1966

Seller ID: 82611

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket

A German language guide to the remains of various crusade-era castles that survived to the 20th century. The first half of the book provides descriptions and plans of the castles which are presented in the latter half on black & white plates depicting the castle remnants and statues that survive. With color frontis photo of Marqab castle in present-day Syria tipped in. Map of eastern Mediterranean area to rear endpapers. --- In white cloth-covered boards with titling in grey to cover and spine. Dust jacket repeats the image of Marqab. Book protected in stapled slipcase. --- An excellent copy: ...
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Neue Musikgeschichte der Welt [New Music History of the World in German language]

By: PAHLEN, Kurt

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Zürich, Orell Füssli Verlag: 1978

Seller ID: 81809

ISBN: 3280009464

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket

A hefty German-language illustrated history of world music. With 262 black & white illustrations. --- In light brown cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket with color photo of an operatic scene on cover. --- A clean, bright, newish copy. Jacket with a hint of spine sunning, otherwise very nice. (Due to the considerable weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); 624 pages
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Getting Along in Spanish: A Holiday Magazine Language Book

By: PEI, Mario; VAQUERO, Eloy

Price: $16.00

Publisher: New York, Harper & Brothers: 1957

Seller ID: 41006

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good in Good dust jacket

Stated first edition. A compact work for the English-speaking traveler to Spanish speaking lands and areas. With translations of common phrases from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English, basic Spanish grammar and a simple list of words and translations. Includes a world map with Spanish speaking areas highlighted. An entry in publisher's series: "A Holiday Magazine Language Book." --- In orange and black cloth-covered boards with titling stamped in either black or orange to cover and spine. --- A clean, bright, tightly-bound copy. Unclipped jacket with small chips and cre...
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Geschichte der Musik [History of Music in German language]

By: RENNER, Hans

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Stuttgart, Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt: 1985

Seller ID: 81810

ISBN: 3421062447

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket

A hefty German-language illustrated history of music. With 186 illustrations in text, 103 musical notations and 119 additional illustrations on plates. --- In dark brown cloth-covered boards with white titling on brown spine block. Jacket with color painting of a musical scene on cover. --- A clean, bright, newish copy. Bright jacket with slight rubbing, otherwise very nice. (Due to the considerable weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); 704, (8) pages
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Das Ludwig Richter Album: Sämtliche Holzschnitte, Volumes 1 and 2 (The Ludwig Richter Album: All Woodcuts)

By: RICHTER, Ludwig; STUBBE, Wolf (editor)

Price: $39.50

Publisher: Herrsching, Germany, Manfred Pawlak Verlagsgesellschaft mbH: [c.1970s]

Seller ID: 84222

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket

A two-volume set offering the complete wood-engraved illustrations of Ludwig Richter (1803-1884). Mr. Richter was also a painter and etcher. His work was widely published in Germany, typically showing domestic scenes of family or country life; also accompanying well-known works such as the Bible or writings of Goethe, Schiller or the Brothers Grimm. This work is in the German language, including all captions for the approximately 2600 woodcuts displayed. With an introduction by Wolf Stubbe. --- In textured red paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Volumes wrapped in dust jacket...
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Knock: Ou le Triomphe de la Médecine (The Century Modern Language Series, in French for the English speaking student)

By: ROMAINS, Jules (author); MENUT, Albert Douglas & CHAPMAN, Dwight Ingersoll (editors)

Price: $16.00

Publisher: New York, D. Appleton-Century Company: 1927

Seller ID: 83421

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good- with no dust jacket

A French language edition, for the English-speaking student, of the play by Jules Romains. The play is an example of the author's Unanimism literary movement. With English-language introduction, notes, and vocabulary by the editors. --- In blue cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped titling and decorations on red cover and spine blocks. Volume has no dust jacket. --- With discreet penciled notations in several locations, otherwise a bright, clean, sound copy.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; xxvii, 109 pages
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Der Wunderdoktor: Heitere Verse (German language poems)

By: ROTH, Eugen

Price: $15.00

Publisher: München, Carl Hanser Verlag: 1970

Seller ID: 80343

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good in Good+ dust jacket

A German-language collection of poetry which the jacket flap promises will serve as an effective medicine for heart pain and imagined ailments. --- This slim volume in light green cloth-covered boards with titling in darker green. Jacket features image of an elderly physician in a bottle. --- A clean, unmarked copy but with slighly splayed boards. Bright jacket with some rubbing and small tears, otherwise intact.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall) ; 96 pages
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Das Neue Eugen Roth Buch (The New Eugen Roth Book, in German language)

By: ROTH, Eugen

Price: $12.50

Publisher: München, Carl Hanser Verlag: 1970

Seller ID: 83036

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ in Good dust jacket

A collection of poems by Eugen Roth in German language in Roman-style typeface. The author was known for his humorous verse and lyrics. --- In mustard-yellow cloth-covered boards with spine titling in navy on white spine block. Jacket features photographic portrait of the author to front flap.--- A solid copy: clean and tightly bound. Jacket with a few tears (some tape-repaired), otherwise intact.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 384 pages
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