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1872 GILT LEATHER Rude Stone Monuments in all Countries Their Age and Uses (History, Rare Books; Illustration, Architecture; Statue)

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1905 LEATHER The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, Dr. Johnson (Samuel Johnson; Philosophy, Scholarly; Old Books, Fine Binding)

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1897 GILT LEATHER The Children by Alice Meynell (Philosophy, Essays; Fine Binding, Old Books; Rare Books, Antique Books; Criticism)

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c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized; Plays, Classics; Old Books, Rare Books, Vintage Books, Gift for Reader)

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1872 GILT LEATHER Rude Stone Monuments in all Countries Their Age and Uses (History, Rare Books; Illustration, Architecture; Statue)

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c. 1880 GILT LEATHER Samuel Pepys Memoirs Diary & Correspondence (Fine Binding, London Edition; Biography, History; Rare Books, Old Books)

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1853 PARODY A (Comic) History of New York: From the Beginning of the World to the End... (Washington Irving; History; Old Books; Antique)

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1954 ORNATE Lives of the Saints, John J. Crawley (Illustrated, Fine Binding; Spirituality, Philosophy; History, Scholarly; Antique Books)

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1892 GILT LEATHER Marianela by Galdos, B. Perez (Classic Books, Spanish Author; Old Books, Rare Books; Fine Binding, Antique Books)

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1905 LEATHER The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, Dr. Johnson (Samuel Johnson; Philosophy, Scholarly; Old Books, Fine Binding)

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Original Price $55.00 (10% off)

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1897 GILT LEATHER The Children by Alice Meynell (Philosophy, Essays; Fine Binding, Old Books; Rare Books, Antique Books; Criticism)

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1886 MARBLED My Study Windows by James Lowell (History, Biography; Old Books, Rare Books; Fine Binding, Antique Books; Classic Books)

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1923 FIRST EDITION The Poet and Communication by John Drinkwater (Philosophy, Essays; Old Books, Rare Books; Criticism, Essays; History)

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1897 FIRST EDITION Correspondence Between John Sterling and Ralph Waldo Emerson (1800s, Philosophy, Old Books, Rare Books, Fine Binding)

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1875 VICTORIAN Longevity: Means of Prolonging Life, John Gardner (Health & Wellness; Medicine,Science;Fine Binding,Old Books;Antique Books)

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1873 VICTORIAN Children's Song Book "Farm Ballads" by Will Carleton (Children's Book, Illustrated; History,Old Book; Fine Binding,Rare Book)

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1888 SONG-BOOK Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground, Stephen Collins Foster (Music, Poetry; Illustrated, Old Book; Vintage Book; Decorative)

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1959 VINTGE A Revision to Demand Theory, Sir John Richard Hicks (Economics, Finance; J.R. Hicks; Old Books, Rare Books; Academia, Antique)

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1929 VINTAGE The Sources of English Literature, Arundell Esdaile (History & Literary Criticism; Academia, Fiction; Old Books Vintage)

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1884 CHRISTMAS Harper's New Monthly Magazine, December (American History; Essay, Fiction, Poetry; Old Books; Magazine, Periodical)

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1910 JUNE Harper's Monthly Magazine (American History; Essay, Fiction, Poetry; Old Books, Rare Books; Magazine, Periodical, Quarterly)

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1903 FIRST EDITION Centenary of the Birth of Ralph Waldo Emerson as Observed in Concord (Philosophy, American History, Art, Spirituality)

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SIGNED 1st EDITION Donald Hall, Seasons at Eagle Pond with Slipcase (Classic Books, Poetry; Rare Books, Autographed; Gift, Poets)

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c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized; Plays, Classics; Old Books, Rare Books, Vintage Books, Gift for Reader)

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1893 GILT LEATHER Harper's New Monthly Magazine, June - November (Essays, Poetry, Philosophy, History; American History; Old Books)

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c.1880 GILT Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays First Series (Philosophy, American History; Nature, Spirituality, Art; Old Books, Rare Books)

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1891 GILT Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays Second Series (Philosophy, American History; Nature, Spirituality, Art; Old Books, Rare Books)

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1889 FIRST EDITION Emerson in Concord: Memoir Written for the Social Circle (1800s, American History; Old Books, Rare Books, Fine Binding)

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1892 GILT LEATHER Charles Lamb, The Best Letters (United Kingdom, Criticism; Old Book, Rare Book; Philosophy, Biography; Fine Binding)

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1867 MARBLED Cometh Up as a Flower, Rhoda Broughton (Fiction, Novel; Women Author; Old Books, Rare Books; Fine Binding, History)

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1899 VICTORIAN Recent Economic Changes, David A. Wells (Economics, Finance; Industrial Revolution;Old Books,Rare Books;Antique;Fine Binding)

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Full Set ILLUSTRATED Colonial Furniture in America, Luke Lockwood (

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1895 VICTORIAN Shakespeare's Midsummer-Night’s Dream & King Henry the Fifth (Classics, Plays) (Rare Books, Old Books, Ornate Books)

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c. 2000 GILT SET The Shakespeare Library in Ten Volumes (Complete Set, Boxed)

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FIRST EDITION Arthur C. Clarke, The Fountains of Paradise (Sci-Fi) (Rare Books) (Science Fiction)

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SIGNED 1st EDITION Harold Bloom, Where Shall Wisdom Be Found (Literary Criticism; Academic, Professor; Philosophy, Classic Books)

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FIRST EDITION Passions Within Reason, Robert H. Frank (Philosophy, Psychology; Social Science, Intellectual History; Vintage Book, Academia)

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Three Buck Books! | Philosophy, Classics, Science Fiction, Contemporary Nonfiction

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Alexandra on Jan 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely beautiful and adorable little book, and in perfect condition. It also arrived wayy faster than expected! I actually just bought a second one for a friend. ❤️

Brian responded on Jan 23, 2023

Wonderful to hear, Alexandra! I'm glad these little books are going to a good home. Thanks!

c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized; Plays, Classics; Old Books, Rare Books, Vintage Books, Gift for Reader)

c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized; Plays, Classics; Old Books, Rare Books, Vintage Books, Gift for Reader)
James on Jan 15, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Part 2 of this order: I have no complaints about this seller or the book I received. Thanks!

Brian responded on Jan 20, 2023

Glad to hear it, James!

Three Buck Books! | Philosophy, Classics, Science Fiction, Contemporary Nonfiction

Three Buck Books! | Philosophy, Classics, Science Fiction, Contemporary Nonfiction
James on Jan 15, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Of the two books I ordered one had lots of underlined passages with black ink. When I called attention to this problem in the earlier version of this review, the seller immediately responded and gave me a refund for the book with underlining. Though I did not pay a lot for the books, I appreciated the seller's conscientious response, and I would buy from him again. Cheers!

Brian responded on Jan 20, 2023

That's great to hear. Thanks, James!

Three Buck Books! | Philosophy, Classics, Science Fiction, Contemporary Nonfiction

Three Buck Books! | Philosophy, Classics, Science Fiction, Contemporary Nonfiction
Danny on Nov 17, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Product was just as described. Shipping was faster than expected. Thanks!

Brian responded on Jan 20, 2023

Glad to hear it, Danny! Thanks

c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized) (Old Books) (Rare Books)

c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized) (Old Books) (Rare Books)
Peggy on Jan 13, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great book--still reading it and will go back to it many times as I continue writing novels and short stories for publication.

Brian responded on Jan 20, 2023

Wonderful to hear, Peggy. Bloom is quite the critic!

CLEARANCE* FIRST EDITION Harold Bloom, How to Read and Why (Rare Books) (Literary Criticism) (Books About Writing) (Philosophy)

CLEARANCE* FIRST EDITION Harold Bloom, How to Read and Why (Rare Books) (Literary Criticism) (Books About Writing) (Philosophy)
William Mobley on Dec 29, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Item matched description. satisfied with the experience. would buy again.

Brian responded on Jan 20, 2023

Great to hear, William! Hope to see you back.

1883 FINE LEATHER Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays Second Series (Antique Book) (Rare Book) (Ornate Book) (Beautiful Book)

1883 FINE LEATHER Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays Second Series (Antique Book) (Rare Book) (Ornate Book) (Beautiful Book)
Deborah on Dec 15, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Very quick and just as advertised!

Brian responded on Jan 20, 2023

Glad to hear it, Deborah! Enjoy your Twain book. :)

1899 Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad (Rare Book) (Gift for Readers) (Gift for Writers)

1899 Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad (Rare Book) (Gift for Readers) (Gift for Writers)
Rachel on Dec 8, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing! The book arrived promptly and was well-packaged. The book’s quality was perfectly described and there were no surprises there. I would not hesitate to purchase from this seller again!

Brian responded on Jan 20, 2023

Wonderful! Thanks, Rachel.

1906 FIRST EDITION Upton Sinclair, The Jungle (Rare Books) (American History) (Vintage Book)

1906 FIRST EDITION Upton Sinclair, The Jungle (Rare Books) (American History) (Vintage Book)
bpizzle1 on Jan 28, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

1906 MINIATURE Shakespeare Vol. 1 (Tempest, Two Gentlemen, Merry Wives, Twelfth Night, Much Ado, Measure, Midsummer Night's, Love's Labor)

1906 MINIATURE Shakespeare Vol. 1 (Tempest, Two Gentlemen, Merry Wives, Twelfth Night, Much Ado, Measure, Midsummer Night's, Love's Labor)
Grace on Jan 15, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Brian responded on Jan 20, 2023

Enjoy your book! :)

c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized) (Old Books) (Rare Books) (Gift for Reader)

c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized) (Old Books) (Rare Books) (Gift for Reader)

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1872 GILT LEATHER Rude Stone Monuments in all Countries Their Age and Uses (History, Rare Books; Illustration, Architecture; Statue)

1905 LEATHER The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, Dr. Johnson (Samuel Johnson; Philosophy, Scholarly; Old Books, Fine Binding)

1897 GILT LEATHER The Children by Alice Meynell (Philosophy, Essays; Fine Binding, Old Books; Rare Books, Antique Books; Criticism)

c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized; Plays, Classics; Old Books, Rare Books, Vintage Books, Gift for Reader)

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1872 GILT LEATHER Rude Stone Monuments in all Countries Their Age and Uses (History, Rare Books; Illustration, Architecture; Statue)

c. 1880 GILT LEATHER Samuel Pepys Memoirs Diary & Correspondence (Fine Binding, London Edition; Biography, History; Rare Books, Old Books)

1853 PARODY A (Comic) History of New York: From the Beginning of the World to the End... (Washington Irving; History; Old Books; Antique)

1954 ORNATE Lives of the Saints, John J. Crawley (Illustrated, Fine Binding; Spirituality, Philosophy; History, Scholarly; Antique Books)

1892 GILT LEATHER Marianela by Galdos, B. Perez (Classic Books, Spanish Author; Old Books, Rare Books; Fine Binding, Antique Books)

1905 LEATHER The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, Dr. Johnson (Samuel Johnson; Philosophy, Scholarly; Old Books, Fine Binding)

1897 GILT LEATHER The Children by Alice Meynell (Philosophy, Essays; Fine Binding, Old Books; Rare Books, Antique Books; Criticism)

1886 MARBLED My Study Windows by James Lowell (History, Biography; Old Books, Rare Books; Fine Binding, Antique Books; Classic Books)

1923 FIRST EDITION The Poet and Communication by John Drinkwater (Philosophy, Essays; Old Books, Rare Books; Criticism, Essays; History)

1897 FIRST EDITION Correspondence Between John Sterling and Ralph Waldo Emerson (1800s, Philosophy, Old Books, Rare Books, Fine Binding)

1875 VICTORIAN Longevity: Means of Prolonging Life, John Gardner (Health & Wellness; Medicine,Science;Fine Binding,Old Books;Antique Books)

1873 VICTORIAN Children's Song Book "Farm Ballads" by Will Carleton (Children's Book, Illustrated; History,Old Book; Fine Binding,Rare Book)

1888 SONG-BOOK Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground, Stephen Collins Foster (Music, Poetry; Illustrated, Old Book; Vintage Book; Decorative)

1959 VINTGE A Revision to Demand Theory, Sir John Richard Hicks (Economics, Finance; J.R. Hicks; Old Books, Rare Books; Academia, Antique)

1929 VINTAGE The Sources of English Literature, Arundell Esdaile (History & Literary Criticism; Academia, Fiction; Old Books Vintage)

1884 CHRISTMAS Harper's New Monthly Magazine, December (American History; Essay, Fiction, Poetry; Old Books; Magazine, Periodical)

1910 JUNE Harper's Monthly Magazine (American History; Essay, Fiction, Poetry; Old Books, Rare Books; Magazine, Periodical, Quarterly)

1903 FIRST EDITION Centenary of the Birth of Ralph Waldo Emerson as Observed in Concord (Philosophy, American History, Art, Spirituality)

SIGNED 1st EDITION Donald Hall, Seasons at Eagle Pond with Slipcase (Classic Books, Poetry; Rare Books, Autographed; Gift, Poets)

c.1920s MINI Leather Shakespeare Books (Knickerbocker, Pocket-Sized; Plays, Classics; Old Books, Rare Books, Vintage Books, Gift for Reader)

1893 GILT LEATHER Harper's New Monthly Magazine, June - November (Essays, Poetry, Philosophy, History; American History; Old Books)

c.1880 GILT Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays First Series (Philosophy, American History; Nature, Spirituality, Art; Old Books, Rare Books)

1891 GILT Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays Second Series (Philosophy, American History; Nature, Spirituality, Art; Old Books, Rare Books)

1889 FIRST EDITION Emerson in Concord: Memoir Written for the Social Circle (1800s, American History; Old Books, Rare Books, Fine Binding)

1892 GILT LEATHER Charles Lamb, The Best Letters (United Kingdom, Criticism; Old Book, Rare Book; Philosophy, Biography; Fine Binding)

1867 MARBLED Cometh Up as a Flower, Rhoda Broughton (Fiction, Novel; Women Author; Old Books, Rare Books; Fine Binding, History)

1899 VICTORIAN Recent Economic Changes, David A. Wells (Economics, Finance; Industrial Revolution;Old Books,Rare Books;Antique;Fine Binding)

Full Set ILLUSTRATED Colonial Furniture in America, Luke Lockwood (

1895 VICTORIAN Shakespeare's Midsummer-Night’s Dream & King Henry the Fifth (Classics, Plays) (Rare Books, Old Books, Ornate Books)

c. 2000 GILT SET The Shakespeare Library in Ten Volumes (Complete Set, Boxed)

FIRST EDITION Arthur C. Clarke, The Fountains of Paradise (Sci-Fi) (Rare Books) (Science Fiction)

SIGNED 1st EDITION Harold Bloom, Where Shall Wisdom Be Found (Literary Criticism; Academic, Professor; Philosophy, Classic Books)

FIRST EDITION Passions Within Reason, Robert H. Frank (Philosophy, Psychology; Social Science, Intellectual History; Vintage Book, Academia)

Three Buck Books! | Philosophy, Classics, Science Fiction, Contemporary Nonfiction

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