Andrew Peterson

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness : The Wingfeather Saga Book 1

This is a great adventure book for a young reader of 8 to 12 years of age.  It's book one of a 4 book series.
This has been adapted into an animated series on Angel Studio
This book is in good clean condition, it has a former owners name written inside, otherwise it has no marks or tears.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Ohio

Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby experience many fantastic adventures while looking for a lost treasure.

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

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Treasury of Christmas Tales
This lovely holiday story book is richly illustrated throughout the book.
Its a great read aloud book with plenty of beautiful illustrations every time you turn the page
This book will be a family treasure you will want to bring out every holiday.

384 pages
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Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Vintage 1999 Treasury of Christmas Tales  Padded Hardcover,  Illus, Gilded Edges

THE WORLD Of ANIMALS,  A Treasury of Lore, Legend, and Literature By Great Writers and Naturalist from the 5th Century B.C. To The Present
Compiled by Joseph Wood Krutch, HC 1st Print 1961
Illustrated with drawings, woodcuts, prints, and paintings. 
Ex library with the marks and stamps typical of library books.
Binding is solid, pages are in good condition with no rips or crimping 
There is an area on the  front cover board's top right edge that has some sun fade damage
There is what appears to be a small liquid stain on the front page edges
509 pages
Great book for anyone who loves animal lore and legends, you'll recognize some of the writer names such as Samuel L Clemens, Thoreau, John Muir, Ernest Thompson Seton and many more.
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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

THE WORLD Of ANIMALS,  Compiled by Joseph Wood Krutch, HC 1st Print 1961, ex Lib

The Thousand And One Nights, Harvard Classics
Very good condition, no marks or tears
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The Thousand And One Nights, Harvard Classics 1969 Deluxe Registered Edition

The Life of the Bee by Maurice Maeterlinck 
This book was purchased at a Mennonite charity sale and the former owner took excellent care.  
The book has no corner bumps or spine pulls, the binding is tight, no end paper separation.
The original paper dust jacket is protected under plastic book protector.  
There is an owner signature on the back cover.
You can tell someone treasured this book and was careful to protect it.
No tears or dog ears.
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The Life of the Bee by Maurice Maeterlinck 1920 HC - Very Good w/ Original DJ

Hallmark Halloween Peanuts It's the Great Pumpkin Lighted Pop-Up Book

This is a great book in excellent condition.  
Published in 2015 
Each page is a pop up with a light to illuminate the picture.  I tried to show you picture examples but the pages didn't photograph well in the darkened room.
Operates on 3 button batteries and there is an easy access on the back cover to change the battery when needed so this book can last you for many years!

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Hallmark Halloween Peanuts It's the Great Pumpkin Lighted Pop-Up Book

No Man in Eden by H.L. Myra 1975 Word Books, 1970s Christian Sci-Fi
This is an out of print hard to find book 
Its a book that pays homage to predecessors like C.S. Lewis, Ray Bradbury and others as inspiration
It was written in the late 1960's / 1970's at a time when Christian Sci-Fi and Fantasy was a very rare item.
It is a bit outdated in it's references to cultural relationships but its references to items like black & white TV vs color TV etc.
Quaint but interesting.  Imagine a human relating who Christ is/was to aliens.
An interesting book and it will remind you at times of C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy.

The book is paperback and has some condition issues.  The pages are yellowed with age as many paperbacks become over time.
There is a liquid stain on the bottom of the pages, mostly visible in the last 25 percent of the book (see photos)
The binding is secure, the cover has some crinkles and someone wrote the date they read the book on the cover on the face.

Anyone who enjoys early sci-fi will enjoy this book and appreciate the chance to obtain a rare hard to find copy

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

No Man in Eden by H.L. Myra 1975 Word Books, 1970s Christian Sci-Fi, Rare HTF

Archaeological Studies in the Willamette Valley Oregon
Edited by Melvin Aikens
University of Oregon Anthropological Papers, No. 8, 1975

A study of the prehistory of 113 Upper Willamette Valley Sites detailing excavation and artifacts found.
225 page reprint of the original 1975 papers.
Manuscript - staple bound.  
Clean and free from marks.  There is a small approx one inch separation of the tape that binds the edge of the bottom spine which can be easily taped but I'll leave that to the buyer if they choose.  See last photo for close up of the area

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Archaeological Studies in the Willamette Valley Oregon, U of O Anthropological

The Almanac of Rural Living by Harvey C. Neese 1976 Illustrated Do-it Yourself

A good reference book for anyone who has an interest in self sufficiency.  
Published in 1976, this is a paperback book with sturdy binding.  The pages are very mildly age toned.  
There are 483 pages of information from raising animals to creating an underground cellar for food or safety.  Tips on agriculture and preserving your own seeds, etc

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The Illustrated Do-It-Yourself Library of Rural Living 

The Almanac of Rural Living by Harvey C. Neese 1976 Illustrated Do-it Yourself

Drawing The Easy Way; How To Become an Artist 
Written and Illustrated by Cobb (Conrad) X Shinn
Cobb is the artist of very collectible post cards of the early 1900's
After he returned from WWI the postcard market for his artwork was dwindling compared to what it once was.
He later used his talent to create an instruction book on drawing.

If you are a collector of his postcards you will also enjoy owning this instruction book.
This book is free of any marks or tears and the binding is tight.
Clean book from a smoke free home
Please be aware, this is a vintage book and some of the drawing lessons have outdated norms and could be considered offensive
in todays society. 

123 pages

Drawing the Easy Way 

How To Become An Artist 

Cherry Ames, Private Duty Nurse by Helen Wells 
Book 7 in series
Book conditions is good, the boards and binding are strong.  No corner bumps or spine pulls.
There are some stains on the top page edges that look like liquid splatter, but does not affect the interior pages.
Dust jacket is a bit raggedy but intact.

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Cherry Ames, Private Duty Nurse by Helen Wells -  Book 7- HC with DJ.  1946

A Gift For Genghis Khan By Francis Jacobs Alberts, Hard Cover with library style dust jacket
Ex library with typical library stamps and card pocket
Illustrated by Rafaello Busoni
Published in 1961
Solid binding and end papers, cover has residue from the tape used on the dust jacket, see photo.
The back flap of the dust jacket is no longer taped to the book.

There are very few copies of the book available for sale.  Most are later prints, I think this may be first edition.

A Gift For Genghis Khan By Francis Jacobs Alberts, Illus Rafaello Busoni HC DJ

Michael Crichton Book Lot. 2 HC 1st Edition Excellent w/DJ, One Paperback Good

There are 3 books in this lot.  Two are first edition hard covers with dust jacket and in excellent condition.
One of the books is a paperback that is in great condition except someone wrote a recipe on the last page, opposite the cover.
(I think its for peach pie)

The 2 main books are the 1st edition hard covers.  Both are excellent without any marks, tears or crimped pages.  Someone took great care of these 2 books.  

Titles:
-Dragon Teeth, Hardcover published in 2017 
-Next, Hardcover published in 2006
- Micro, Paperback published in 2011

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Michael Crichton Book Lot. 2 HC 1st Edition Excellent w/DJ, One Paperback Good

George Rodrigue

Blue Dog Man HC 1st Edition 1st Printing by George Rodrigue 1999 
The book is in great condition and the former owner took very good care of it.
The binding is excellent, no marks or tears
Hard cover with felted Blue Dog cutout
The book includes its postcards, a punch out mask and fold out, all intact.

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At long last, the Blue Dog Man, as Rodrigue calls himself, sheds light on his creation as he guides us through this remarkable collection of over sixty new Blue Dog paintings. Rodrigue takes us on an unprecedented narrated journey into the heart of a new Blue Dog generation, tracing the evolution of Blue Dog from her beginnings in Louisiana legends to her myriad forays into the dazzling, multi-chrome modern world. Blue Dog Man is more than a collection of Blue Dog tales; It is a moving account of the spiritual evolution of an artist and an enlightening commentary on today's changing world. "Blue Dog," says Rodrigue, "is nothing if not a journey." This book is an invitation to longtime fans and newcomers alike to join the Blue Dog in her exciting and most unusual odyssey. Book jacket.

Blue Dog Man HC 1st Edition 1st Printing by George Rodrigue 1999 Very Good Cond.

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Great book for car enthusiasts!
Richly illustrated coffee table size book.
216 pages 
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Classic American Convertibles

Two books with Roller Coaster themes.
Great books for a coaster enthusiast.
Books are like new.
-Roller Coaster; Wooden and Steel Coasters, Twisters, and Cordskrews by David Bennett
-White Knuckle Ride; The Illustrated Guide to the Worlds Biggest and Best Thrill Rides by  Mark Wyatt

Both books are coffee table size and richly illustrated.  
Hard cover books with dust jackets
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Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

Lot Of 2 Roller Coaster Themed Books, HC with Dust Jackets, Excellent Condition

Charles H. Wendel

Great American Farm Tractor by Charles H. Wendel
Wonderfully illustrated coffee table size book
Pictorial history of the American Farm Tractors.

This would be an excellent gift book for anyone who just enjoys farm machinery. 

Excellent condition with dust jacket.  No marks or tears, like new condiition.

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Great American Farm Tractor

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Floating Dragon by Peter Straub
Book club edition in very good condition.
Clean book, no marks
Dust jacket has scuffing but is intact with no rips.

This is a classic horror story that takes place in Hampstead Conn.  
Sure to keep you up at night.

544 pages

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Floating Dragon by Peter Straub 1983 HC Book Club Edition, good condition 

Adventures in Geography is authored and illustrated by Gertrude Alice Kay (1884-1939)
Gertrude Alice Kay was a prolific illustrator in the earlier part of the 20th century. Her illustrations appeared on magazine covers and she illustrated books by other authors.
She authored and illustrated at least 10 books.  
This is a nice book for a collector who appreciates her artwork.
The book is in very good condition, the pages are clean and free from any tears or creases.  Whoever once owned this took very good care of it.
The binding and endpapers are sturdy, the cover is clean and free from corner bumps and spine pulls.

The story itself is of a young boy who travels around the world on a steamship with his uncle on a 5 month adventure.  Sure to spark the imagination of a young reader with a desire to experience a trip to learn about other people and cultures.

157 pages

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Adventures In Geography written and illustrated by Gertrude Alice Kay, VTG HC

Les Roberts

The Ashtabula Hat Trick A Milan Jacovich Mystery  by Les Roberts, First Printing

Over all the condition is good, but if you are a collector of first print books be aware there are some minor issues
such as a stain and a couple warped pages, see last photo.

This is an ex library book and has the stamp along the top edge and sticker on the the dust jacket cover.

If you are a fan of Les Roberts then you may want to add this hard cover to your collection of Milan Jacovich Mysteries.

243 pages 

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A Milan Jacovich Mystery

#18 in the Milan Jacovich mystery series. When Milan's beau--and Cleveland homicide detective--Tobe Blaine is tasked to investigate the first-ever murder in nearby Queenstown, Ohio, the two head to rural Ashtabula County--and an unfriendly reception. After another affluent citizen turns up dead, they discover that this small town has big secrets.

The Ashtabula Hat Trick

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The Bonfire Of The Vanities (1987) Tom Wolfe 1st Edition 1st Printing 
Near fine condition, binding is strong, boards are clean and tight.  No corner bumps or spine pulls.
Dust jacket is in great condition without tears, and price is not clipped. (19.95)
The previous owner has name on interior title page corner with an embossing tool.
The book has a slight lean that may be able to be corrected with opposite pressure over time.
Very good book for a collection of first edition, first print books.  
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The Bonfire Of The Vanities (1987) Tom Wolfe 1st Edition 1st Printing HC Book DJ

John Deere Tractors and Equipment, 1837-1959 Vol 1
Great book for everyone who loves farm equipment and tractors, particularly John Deere.
Clean book without marks, tears, or creased pages
illustrated throughout
Oversize, coffee table size book
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Published in 1988
391 pages 

John Deere Tractors and Equipment, 1837-1959 Vol 1, Don Macmillan, Russell Jones

Those Not So Sweet Boy by Yoko Nogiri
Manga graphic novel 
Books 1 and 2 of the series
pre-owned in good condition
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Those Not So Sweet Boys, Yoko Nogiri Books 1 and 2 

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
Beautifully illustrated coffee table size book that will be enjoyed by both young and old readers.
Green Cover with gold illustrations and gold gilded page edges gives this book a rich display on the shelf or end table.

Anyone who enjoys wildlife on land and sea will enjoy this book.  It has beautiful artwork and interesting facts about the life and habitat of each creature.

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Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 7-9.

The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it's where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions.

This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there's an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 7-9 to love and explore for hours on end. 

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:

- Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of animals around the world 
- Reveal fun facts and myths about a wide range of animals 
- Uncover more than 100 animals, each with stunning images and captivating information.

This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. 

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: 

-Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges
-Stunning photography & illustrations inside
-A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure 
-A quality gift to be passed down through the generations

More in the Series

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

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Andrew Peterson

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

Carolyn Quattrocki

Vintage 1999 Treasury of Christmas Tales Padded Hardcover, Illus, Gilded Edges

Joseph Wood Krutch

THE WORLD Of ANIMALS, Compiled by Joseph Wood Krutch, HC 1st Print 1961, ex Lib

Edited by Charles W Eliot

The Thousand And One Nights, Harvard Classics 1969 Deluxe Registered Edition

Maurice Maeterlinck

The Life of the Bee by Maurice Maeterlinck 1920 HC - Very Good w/ Original DJ

Charles M Schulz

Hallmark Halloween Peanuts It's the Great Pumpkin Lighted Pop-Up Book

H.L. Myra

No Man in Eden by H.L. Myra 1975 Word Books, 1970s Christian Sci-Fi, Rare HTF

C Melvin Aikins, editor

Archaeological Studies in the Willamette Valley Oregon, U of O Anthropological

Harvey C Neese

The Almanac of Rural Living by Harvey C. Neese 1976 Illustrated Do-it Yourself

Cobb X Shinn

How To Become An Artist

Helen Wells

Cherry Ames, Private Duty Nurse by Helen Wells - Book 7- HC with DJ. 1946

Francis Jacobs Alberts

A Gift For Genghis Khan By Francis Jacobs Alberts, Illus Rafaello Busoni HC DJ

Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton Book Lot. 2 HC 1st Edition Excellent w/DJ, One Paperback Good

George Rodrigue

Blue Dog Man HC 1st Edition 1st Printing by George Rodrigue 1999 Very Good Cond.

James M Flammang

Classic American Convertibles

Mixed authors

Lot Of 2 Roller Coaster Themed Books, HC with Dust Jackets, Excellent Condition

Charles H. Wendel

Great American Farm Tractor

Peter Straub

Floating Dragon by Peter Straub 1983 HC Book Club Edition, good condition

Gertrude Alice Kay

Adventures In Geography written and illustrated by Gertrude Alice Kay, VTG HC

Les Roberts

The Ashtabula Hat Trick

Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities (1987) Tom Wolfe 1st Edition 1st Printing HC Book DJ

Don Macmillan, Russell Jones

John Deere Tractors and Equipment, 1837-1959 Vol 1, Don Macmillan, Russell Jones

Yoko Nogiri

Those Not So Sweet Boys, Yoko Nogiri Books 1 and 2

Ben Hoare

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals

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