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... imperfect , in the original binding or in the best style of Rivière or Bedford , these books never fail to sell at a price which seems to be increasing every day . This result might indeed have been anticipated a hundred years ago , for ...
... imperfect , in the original binding or in the best style of Rivière or Bedford , these books never fail to sell at a price which seems to be increasing every day . This result might indeed have been anticipated a hundred years ago , for ...
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... imperfect copies . If these can be procured at a greatly reduced price , they might be accepted , but not if the edges of the leaves have been cut down by the binder . Such works are dear at any price , and will never be of any greater ...
... imperfect copies . If these can be procured at a greatly reduced price , they might be accepted , but not if the edges of the leaves have been cut down by the binder . Such works are dear at any price , and will never be of any greater ...
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... imperfect copies of the " Book of St. Albans , " printed by an unknown typographer in 1486 , was sold to a pedlar for 9d . when the library at Thorneck Hall was weeded of its superfluous volumes . The pedlar sold it to a chemist at ...
... imperfect copies of the " Book of St. Albans , " printed by an unknown typographer in 1486 , was sold to a pedlar for 9d . when the library at Thorneck Hall was weeded of its superfluous volumes . The pedlar sold it to a chemist at ...
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... imperfect , or , what is worse , have been rebound and cut down in the process . These for the most part bear date between the years 1616-80 , and sell for a few shillings each . The best book for collectors of old Bibles to study is ...
... imperfect , or , what is worse , have been rebound and cut down in the process . These for the most part bear date between the years 1616-80 , and sell for a few shillings each . The best book for collectors of old Bibles to study is ...
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... imperfect editions of standard works without end . Among all this chaff a single ear of wheat is sometimes dis- covered , and that is all there is to remind us of the days when the threshing - floor was piled high with golden grain . As ...
... imperfect editions of standard works without end . Among all this chaff a single ear of wheat is sometimes dis- covered , and that is all there is to remind us of the days when the threshing - floor was piled high with golden grain . As ...
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Page 3 - An invaluable book on a subject of the highest importance." — ENGLISH INDEPENDENT. Vandervell and Witham. — A SYSTEM OF FIGURESKATING : Being the Theory and Practice of the Art as developed in England, with a Glance at its Origin and History. By HE VANDERVELL and TM WITHAM, Members of the London Skating Club. Extra fcap. 8vo. 6s.
Page 3 - AQUARIA, BOOK OF. A Practical Guide to the Construction, Arrangement, and Management of Fresh-water and Marine Aquaria ; containing Full Information as to the Plants, Weeds, Fish, Molluscs, Insects. &c., How and Where to Obtain Them, and How to Keep Them in Health.
Page 9 - Rabbit, Book of The. A Complete Work on Breeding and Rearing all Varieties of Fancy Rabbits, giving their History, Variations, Uses, Points, Selection, Mating, Management, Ac., Ac.
Page 4 - Bookbinding for Amateurs: Being descriptions of the various Tools and Appliances Required, and Minute Instructions for their Effective Use. By WJE CRANE. Illustrated with 156 Engravings. In cloth gilt, price 2/6, by post 2/9. Breeders' and Exhibitors' Record, for the Registration of Particulars concerning Pedigree Stock of every Description.
Page 4 - ... most suitable Sailing Boats and Yachts for Amateurs, and Instructions for their Proper Handling. Fully Illustrated with Designs and Working Diagrams. By ADRIAN NEISON, CE, DIXON KEMP, AINA, and G.
Page 10 - The Book of the Rabbit " and " The Guinea Pig for Food, Fur, and Fancy.
Page 9 - PIG, BOOK OF THE. The Selection, Breeding, Feeding, and Management of the Pig; the Treatment of its Diseases; the Curing and Preserving of Hams, Bacon, and other Pork Foods ; and other information appertaining to Pork Farming. By PROFESSOR JAMES LONG. Fully Illustrated with Portraits of Prize Pigs, Plans of Model Piggeries, &c.
Page 6 - DOGS, BREAKING AND TRAINING : Being Concise Directions for the proper education of Dogs, both for the Field and for Companions. Second Edition. By "PATHFINDER.
Page 4 - Cactus Culture for Amateurs : Being Descriptions of the various Cactuses grown in this country ; with Full and Practical Instructions for their Successful Cultivation. By W. WATSON, Assistant Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Page 5 - COOKERY FOR AMATEURS; or, French Dishes for English Homes of all Classes. Includes Simple Cookery, Middle-class Cookery, Superior Cookery, Cookery for Invalids, and Breakfast and Luncheon Cookery. By MADAME VALERIE.