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... perhaps in its history or in that of the man who wrote it , or in the special circumstances which give it an importance and a place upon his shelves . Don Vincente , a priest of Barcelona , outbidden in a competition for a rare volume ...
... perhaps in its history or in that of the man who wrote it , or in the special circumstances which give it an importance and a place upon his shelves . Don Vincente , a priest of Barcelona , outbidden in a competition for a rare volume ...
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... perhaps needs to be reminded occasionally that there is such a thing as trade in books , and that there are plenty of genuine book - hunters who will without compunction send whole rows of life's companions to the block . Such as they ...
... perhaps needs to be reminded occasionally that there is such a thing as trade in books , and that there are plenty of genuine book - hunters who will without compunction send whole rows of life's companions to the block . Such as they ...
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... perhaps often thought . Each pursue different paths : they part almost at the outset of a literary life and meet afterwards only occasionally , and then in competition for some long - coveted volume which both would like to have ...
... perhaps often thought . Each pursue different paths : they part almost at the outset of a literary life and meet afterwards only occasionally , and then in competition for some long - coveted volume which both would like to have ...
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... perhaps against his reason , to judge as he knows the vast majority of his fellows would judge under similar circumstances . It is this unison of thought which controls the market and makes it possible to survey its ups and downs ...
... perhaps against his reason , to judge as he knows the vast majority of his fellows would judge under similar circumstances . It is this unison of thought which controls the market and makes it possible to survey its ups and downs ...
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... but to those who will some day read , or perhaps even be compelled to sell , what he has accumulated with such energy and toil . It is to these that the following pages appeal . CHAPTER II . THE GOLDEN DAYS . HE quality of MONEY AND BOOKS .
... but to those who will some day read , or perhaps even be compelled to sell , what he has accumulated with such energy and toil . It is to these that the following pages appeal . CHAPTER II . THE GOLDEN DAYS . HE quality of MONEY AND BOOKS .
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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.