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Book Collecting 2000: A Comprehensive Guide
by Ahearn, Allen; Ahearn, Patricia
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- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
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- First Edition First Printing
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- 2000
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780399145742
- Quantity Available
- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 27.38
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2000. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. The owners of the Quill and Brush Bookstore in Maryland are back with a completely revised & updated version of their landmark guide to the estimated market values of over 5000 books.Adding another 1000 books to include the work… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 27.38
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The Chronicle of the Fountain Pen: Stories within Stories
by Martins, Joao Pavao; Leite, Luiz; Gagean, Antonio
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- Used - Fine
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- Fine
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- First Edition First Printing
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- 2007
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780764326165
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- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 136.92
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Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2007. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Sumptuously illustrated history of the fountain pen places its design & evolution within the social & political context of different eras. Over 3000 pens are depicted, in 351 pages with 606 full-color photos, together with vintage advertisements & promotional materials through the decades.A FIRST EDITION,… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 136.92
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Parker Duofold
by Shepherd, David; Zazove, Dan; Parker Pen Company
- Condition
- Used - Fine
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- First Edition First Printing
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- 2006
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- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780954687526
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- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 547.68
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Brighton, England: Surrenden Pens Ltd, 2006. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Fine. Two renowned pen collectors & experts chronicle the history & evolution of the Parker Pen Company's "Duofold" model, said to "rival the beauty of the scarlet Tanager." In 362 pages, lavishly illustrated with duotone & full-color photos throughout. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 547.68
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The Standard Catalogue of British Order Decorations & Medals with Valuations
by Joslin, E.C.; Spink, David F. (Foreword)
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition First Printing
- Published
- 1969
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- Soft cover
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- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 20.54
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London, England: Spink & Son Ltd., 1969. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Very Good. The first authoritative guide to a wide array of orders, decorations, & medals issued in England & the Commonwealth from 1348-late 1960s, including campaign, coronation & jubilee, long service, & miscellaneous medals. A FIRST EDITION, First printing from 1969, in 114 pages… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 20.54
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African Tribal Images: The Katherine White Reswick Collection
by Fagg, William; Rewsick, Katherine White (Preface)
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good+
- Edition
- First Edition First Printing
- Published
- 1968
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- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 164.30
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Cleveland, Ohio: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1968. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Good+. SIGNED First Edition from 1968 documenting 283 diverse & unique pieces of art--masks, bronzes, wood carvings, decorative pieces, clothing & adornments--created by a wide variety of indigenous tribal peoples across Africa, collected by Katherine White Reswick since the late 1940s & now housed at… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 164.30
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Hawaiian Shirts: Dress Right for Paradise
by Schiffer, Nancy N.
- Condition
- As New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
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- First Edition First Printing
- Published
- 2005
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780764321436
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- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 47.92
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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2005. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. As New/As New. Lavishly illustrated tribute to the art of the Hawaiian shirt, tracing its history, key manufacturers (with a guide to different labels), with 1000+ full color photos throughout the 208 pages. Also includes a price guide. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 2005,… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 47.92
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The Oz Scrapbook
by Greene, David L.; Martin, Dick
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition First Printing
- Published
- 1977
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780394410548
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- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 17.80
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1977. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Lavishly illustrated compendium of all things Oz, from the original books & their varied illustrators to the assorted memorabilia & collector items, games, dolls, to images from the numerous film & stage adaptations. 182 pages with over 250 pictures, including 16… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 17.80
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American Firearms: The Colt Supplement
by Van Rensselaer, Stephen
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition First Printing
- Published
- 1948
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- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 19.17
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Watkins Glen, New York: Century House, 1948. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good. Companion to the author's earlier book, "American Firearms: An Histology of American Gunsmiths, Arms Manufacturers & Patentees with Detailed Descriptions of their Arms" (see our listing #016022), focusing here on just Colt & their guns. In 95 pages, well illustrated. A FIRST EDITION,… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 19.17
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English Children's Books - 1600 to 1900
by Muir, Percy
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First British Edition, Later Printing
- Published
- 1985
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780713407198
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- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 30.12
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London, England: B.T. Batsford Ltd., 1985. First British Edition, Later Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Lavishly illustrated overview of children's books published in England over these three critical centuries. In 256 pages with Index & 100+ illustrations throughout text. Both scholarly & of value to collectors! Contains the new preface to the Third Impression, which updated much… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 30.12
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The Collector
by Fowles, John
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition Later Printing
- Published
- 1963
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- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 30.12
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Boston, Massachusetts: Little Brown & Company, 1963. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Author's first novel, a classic tale of erotomania & sexual obsession featuring a timid butterfly collector, Frederick Clegg. A FIRST EDITION, Fourth Printing, this hardcover octavo has orange tweed cloth-covered boards with publisher's embossed seal to front cover & black/gilt title box… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 30.12
The Collector's Book of Children's Books
by Quayle, Eric
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Published
- 1971
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- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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La Mesa, California, USA
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SGD 41.08
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1971. First American Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Munro, Gabriel. Brilliantly illustrated guide to collectible children's books from the 16th century through the 1960s by a recognized expert bookman & collector himself. Heavy emphasis on 19th-early 20th-century books. In 144 pages, with full-color & black-and-white illustrations throughout by Gabriel… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 41.08