Autobiography/Biography from Old Books and Such, LLC

Over a century after the death of Alexandra Feodorovna (1872- 1918) the last Empress of Russia as the consort of Emperor Nicholas II, her story still has the power to astound and intrigue. The granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdon, she like her grandmother, was one of the most famous royal carriers of hemophilia – which played a… Read more about this item

Joan of Arc (c1412 – 1431) became a military leader who transcended gender roles and gained recognition as a savior of France, becoming the patron saint of France. Executed at about nineteen years old her story has lived on for centuries with her life being one of the most studied from the Middle Ages, partly because her two trials provided… Read more about this item

Hardcover decorative paper boards with illustration and red text to spine are protected by a beautiful decorative, unclipped, dustjacket that is in near perfect condition. The spine, boards, and or corners, are in near fine condition with all corners sharp and with no blemishes or wear. The binding is straight and tight, hinges are firmly attached with no cracking to… Read more about this item

Beautiful navy-blue boards with gold gilt text on the cover and spine. The spine has a slight slant and slight wear at the top and bottom of the back strip, but title is bright and readable. There is little edge wear to the front or rear boards, but the corners are all bumped with a tiny bit of wear at… Read more about this item

Hardbound bright orange cloth boards with black text on both the spine and front board. Boards are in very nice condition with only wear at the top and bottom of the back strip. Corners are all sharp with only light wear. Spine has a slight slant, but is firmly attached to the text block, with no cracking to the endpapers.… Read more about this item

A Gold Star Family complies a Family Memorial to honor "An American Aviator in the Great War 1917- 1919". Included with the book is a letter attached to the front free endpaper to William H. Fries of the Detroit University School from Henry Russel, along with his calling card. Both have a Gold Star in the upper left corner denoting… Read more about this item

Decorative dustjacket shows tears, chips, wear, large pieces missing from spine and has sun fading, but is not price chipped. Light teal cloth boards with blue text on the front board show no edgewear and corners are sharp with no bumping but there is sun fading to the top edge. The back strip of the spine shows damage and edgewear… Read more about this item