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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Rachel Joyce · 2014 · Book Haven

NZ$11.50 (€5.76 | $6.35 | £4.81 | ¥1,014)

Black Swan 2014 Paperback, 380pp. When Harold Fry nips out one morning to post a letter, leaving his wife hoovering upstairs, he has no idea that he is about to walk from one end of the country to the other. He has no hiking boots or map, let alone a compass, waterproof or mobil…

Of a Boy

Sonya Hartnett · 2003 · Book Haven

NZ$13.50 (€6.76 | $7.46 | £5.64 | ¥1,191)

Penguin Books Australia 2003 Paperback, 204pp. The year is 1977, and Adrian is nine. He lives with his Gran and his uncle Rory; his best friend is Clinton Tull. He loves to draw and he wants a dog; he's afraid of quicksand and self-combustion. Adrian watches his suburban world, …

Hohe Warte. Halbmonatschrift Zur Pflege Der Künstlerischen, Bildung Und Der Städtischen Kultur. First Editions

Lux, Joseph August (1871-1947), editor. Prof. Cornelius Gurlitt; Arch-Professor Joseph Hoffmann; Professor Dr. Alfred Lichtwark; Professor Kolo Moser; Hermann Muthesius; Prof. Schultze-Naumburg; Oberbaurat Prof. Otto Wagner, contributors · 1904 · Wittenborn Art Books

$2,500.00 (€2,268.23 | £1,892.31 | ¥399,218)

Leipzig und Wien: verlage "Hohe Warte" and R. Voigtländers Verlag, 1904-1908. 3 vols. bound in contemporary red cloth, One cover with waterstains. 4to. 23.7 x 29cm. 3 of the 4 Jahrgangs-Jahregaenge are present. Jahrgang 1 with 416 , VI pages; Jahrgang 2 with VI, 318 pages; Jahrg…

Reminiscences of My Voyage Round the World 1855 - 1858

Jackson, Thomas Hughes · 1834 · Creaking Shelves Books

£130.00 (€155.83 | $171.75 | ¥27,426)

Privately Printed, . Soft Cover. Rare travelogue of Jackson aged 21; 16p no title page (appears as issued. Text inside thick card cream covers with faded patterned paper overlying. Blue quarter bound cloth. Rt. Hon. Thomas Hughes Jackson was born on 26 February 1834 at Liverpool…

Larry: thoughts of youth.

Foster, Larry Larrimore, · 1931 · Crabtree's Collection Old Books

$12.00 (€10.89 | £9.08 | ¥1,916)

NY, Association Press, (1931). 2nd ed. G. A young boy is tragically killed and remembered for his frank espousal of his ideals. Maroon binding (rubbed), gilt lettering. A few days before he was to return home he posed for the frontis then took a ride to watch a beautiful sunset.…

The Maids and Deathwatch: two plays.

Genet, Jean, preface by Jean-Paul Sartre, · 1962 · Crabtree's Collection Old Books

$8.00 (€7.26 | £6.06 | ¥1,277)

NY, Grove, (1962). 20th ptg. G PB. Genet was born in Paris in 1910, an illegitimate child who never knew his parents. He was adopted by a peasant family &. when caught stealing at 10 was sent to a reformatory. Later he joined the Foreign Legion but quickly deserted. For many yea…

Selected Poems Of Francis Thompson

Francis Thompson · 2015 · Book Haven

$15.50 (€14.06 | £11.73 | ¥2,475)

Forgotten Books 2015 Paperback 167 Classic Reprint Series. Francis Thompson, a poet of high thinking, "of celestial vision," and of imaginings that found literary images of answering splendour, died in London in the winter of 1907. His life - always a fragile one - doubtless owe…

The Private Diaries of Stendhal.

Sage. Robert, translated and edited by, · 1962 · Crabtree's Collection Old Books

$14.00 (€12.70 | £10.60 | ¥2,236)

NY, Norton, (1962). G PB. Stendhal was born Msrie-Henri Boyle in Grenoble in 1783. He spent much of his life in Italy and in 1802 he returned to. Paris to study and eventually secured a place in the Commissariat where he served as an officer in Napoleon's armies in Italy where h…

Ph. Will. van Heusde geschetst als geschiedkundige en als paedagoog tot de godgeleerdheid. In twee voorlezingen.

ROYAARDS, H.J., · 1840 · Antiquariaat Goltzius

€28.75 ($31.69 | £23.99 | ¥5,060)

Utrecht, Robert Natan, 1840, XIV + 90 pp. no binding, some soiling.Philip Willem van Heusde (June 17, 1778 in Rotterdam - July 2, 1839 in Geneva) was a Dutch philosopher and educator. He is known for his influence on the founders of the so-called Groningen school of theology. H…

Wie was Philip Willem van Heusde? : eene vraag ten behoeve van belangstellende jonge menschen / beantwoord door J.A.C. Rovers

ROVERS, J. A. C., · 1875 · Antiquariaat Goltzius

€51.75 ($57.04 | £43.17 | ¥9,108)

Utrecht, J. L. Beijsers, 1875. Original wrappers. 127 pp. 8vo. Unopend. l Philip Willem van Heusde (June 17, 1778 in Rotterdam - July 2, 1839 in Geneva) was a Dutch philosopher and educator. He is known for his influence on the founders of the so-called Groningen school of theo…

THE PRICE OF ORANGES

Kress Nancy · 1992 · Fantastic Literature

£12.95 (€15.52 | $17.11 | ¥2,732)

Pulphouse 1st printing. Harry found the doorway to 1937, and travels there all the time. Now he wants his grandaughter to go there, but he can't take yer to 1937, so he brings 1937 to her.. near fine chapbook, Alain Giana cover, 46pp

THE SHADOW HUNTER

Murphy Pat · 2002 · Fantastic Literature

£17.95 (€21.52 | $23.71 | ¥3,787)

Tachyon 1st printing. The Shadow Hunter, is an impressive debut. Its the story of a Neanderthal man who is transported to a future time. Called Sam, he meets people he trusts and others he doesnt fine b-format paperback, Rob Alexander cover

CUCKOO'S EGG

Cherryh C J · 1987 · Fantastic Literature

£5.95 (€7.13 | $7.86 | ¥1,255)

Methuen 1st printing. They named him Thorn. They told him he was of their people, although he was so different. He was ugly in their eyes, strange, sleek-skinned instead of furred, clawless, different. near fine paperback, Michael Whelan cover

STONE TABLES

Card Orson Scott · 1997 · Fantastic Literature

£8.00 (€9.59 | $10.57 | ¥1,688)

Deseret Books 1st edition. The law said he was supposed to die at birth, but he lived. Pharaoh's daughter declared him to be her son, but he chose to be a son of Israel. fine hardcover copy in a fine dustwrapper

Moose, of Course!.

Plourde, Lynn, · 1999 · Crabtree's Collection Old Books

$12.00 (€10.89 | £9.08 | ¥1,916)

Rockport, ME, Down East, (1999). 1st ptg. VG lg sz PB. A persistent young boy tries everythings he can think of to attract a moose but it isn't until he is forced to "do nuthin". that he is successful. Corner crease.

[Antique print, etching and engraving] Portrait of Dutch jurist/lawyer Boetivs ("Boetius", 1529-1599), EPO I.C., pulished 1680, 1 p.

Larmessin, Nicolas de (1632-1694). · 1529 · Antiquariaat Arine van der Steur (NVvA/ILAB)

€72.60 ($80.02 | £60.57 | ¥12,778)

Etching and engraving of Epo Boetius (1529 - 1599), Dutch jurist/lawyer. 250 mm x 200 mm, in good condition, broad margins. Above the text on the left the signature "De L'armessin, scul".Boetius Epo (1529–November 16, 1599) was a lawyer and scholar from the Low Countries. He was…

Mr Gainsford Bruce Qc Dcl Mp; Holborn. Issue 1230. (First Edition Before the Bound Volumes. )

Spy (Sir Leslie Ward, 1851-1922) (Lith.) · 1892 · Wittenborn Art Books

$125.00 (€113.41 | £94.62 | ¥19,961)

London: Vanity Fair, 1892. Original colour lithograph. 40 x 27 cm (15.75 x 10.6 inches). Very Good. Some foxing and toning in margins, not affecting image. Dated May 28, 1892. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son (Lith.). Scarce. Bruce was born in 1835 in Newcastle upon Tyne, the son of th…

Distance.

Thubron, Colin, · 1998 · Gamander Antiquariaat [Psweloveyou]

€7.00 ($7.72 | £5.84 | ¥1,232)

Edward has lost his short term-memory. He hopes it will return when he sees the cottage in which he lives. He recognizes his overcoat on the hook, his books, the double bed. The mystery however, is Naomi. Edward has no recollection of who she is or why she has left him a love le…

God Game

Andrew M. Greeley · 1986 · Porcupine Books

£7.00 (€8.39 | $9.25 | ¥1,477)

Century 1986 First Edition in the UK First Printing . Top front corner and top of spine bumped, pages slightly browned, else Fine book in like Dust Jacket . ''...when lightning strikes his satellite dish... he finds he is manipulating on his screen characters who are real people…

Sir William Tindal Robertson Kt Md Frcp Mrcs Jp Mp; Brighton. Issue 1059. (First Edition Before the Bound Volumes. )

Spy (Sir Leslie Ward, 1851-1922) (Lith.) · 1889 · Wittenborn Art Books

$125.00 (€113.41 | £94.62 | ¥19,961)

London: Vanity Fair, 1889. Original colour lithograph. 40 x 27cm (15.75 x 10.6 inches). Very Good. Quarter inch loss on top left corner, and minor toning. Dated Feb 16, 1889. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son (Lith.). Scarce. Sir William Tindal Robertson (1825 - 6 October 1889), was an …