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Walk Together Children Black American Spirituals selected and illustrated by Ashley Bryan signed third printing hardcover. Atheneum (1977)

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Prized copy-we are excited to list this music book! Ashley Bryan has chosen a group of songs that show the diversity of subject, mood, rhythm, and depth.

Redpoll On A Broken Branch by Susan Hauser signed first edition signed softcover

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 "There is a quiet power in these poems that asks us to sit with them a while and share their meditations."

Dream Songs and Ceremony by Lapena, Frank signed first edition hardcover

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Paintings, poetry, and text by the artist. Magnificent gift copy. As of this listing, no other available copies have the ORIGINAL SLIPCASE.

Corvette 1972 Assembly Manual Publisher believed to be General Motors/Chevrolet (1972)

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An "essential part" of any Corvette 1972 collector's "kit". Quite unusual to find what we believe to be an authentic manual in such lightly-used condition.

May the Best Man Win Sport, Masculinity, and Nationalism in Great Britain and the Empire, 1880-1935 by Patrick F McDevitt first edition hard cover Palgrave MacMillan (2004)

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The author roams across South Africa, India, Australia, the West Indies, and Ireland collecting data on the topic.

How Character Develops A Psychological Interpretation by Fritz Kunkel and Roy E Dickerson signed Hard cover.

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Possibly first edition of this publisher-date on title page. Published by Scribners (1947)

Ojos De Sur South Eyes by Ares. signed staple bound. Pablo de la Torriente, Cuba

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Award-winning Cuban cartoon artist encapsulates political commentary with exaggeratedly large/small human figures.

Sesshin Das Fest der Aufnahme des Herzens by Michael Vetter first edition trade paperback photomechanical reproduction

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Title roughly translates:  "The celebration of the reception of the heart"  Subtitle roughly translates:  "Thirteen lectures held on the occasion of the annual turn of the year 1990/91 edited with the collaboration of the author by Marie-Anne Bruderer

A History of the Groveland Community Services District by Mark V Thornton first edition, trade paperback

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 "Founded in 1953, the Groveland Community Services District is among the oldest community services district in California."

Water Margin by Shih Nai-an Marked Volume One-Two as shown. Trade paperback. Paragon Book Reprint, NY (1968) Translated by J.H. Jackson

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Marked Volume One-Two as shown.  Trade paperback. Paragon Book Reprint, NY (1968)  Translated by J.H. Jackson Believed to be written in the 13th Century A.D. Library of Congress Number: 67-31568.

The Poetry of Architecture and Awakening Human Sensibilities to Survive Climate Change by Michael N. Corbett first edition trade paperback

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 "We find ourselves without an education that adequately prepares us for the complexities of today's world."

Lavengro and the Romany Rye by George Borrow Trade paperback Reproduction of an historic copy.

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The story follows the journey of a learned young man living with Romanies; a philosophical adventure story of sorts.

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys signed first edition hard cover

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An 18-year-old visiting Spain under the rule of dictator Francisco Franco connects with a woman through his passion for photography, and through that connection learns about the darkness of life under the dictator.

Alaska Quake of Good Friday, March 27, 1964, 5: 36 P.M. first edition

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The dramatic photo journalist presentation of this monumental event.

The Gallant Five by Siksek, Henrietta first edition

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The author "is known in her home country of Jordan as a writer and storyteller." The illustrator "who has done sensitive drawings of Arabian horses that appear throughout The Gallant Five, spent her girlhood in the Kentucky bluegrass region." 

Total Love by Swami Venkatesananda Second Edition paperback

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The author "brings the richness of his understanding, wisdom and humor.

Detroit Its Trolleys and Interurbans including Washington Boulevard Trolley Schedule edited by William H Henning

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Fascinating survey of the trolleys and interurbans that once served Detroit, including the horsecars, Citizens Railway, the Fort Wayne and Belle Island Railway, Detroit United Railways, the takeover by the city and the creation of a municipal system.

Mr. T The Man with the Gold: An Autobiography by Mr. T first edition

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The full life history of  "The World's Greatest Bodyguard."

Fermata Cellars by Gwen Clayton signed first edition

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This book "tells the story of a young marketing director who grew up as the son of a migrant farmworker in the vineyard. "An engrossing, tautly written novella combining mystery, religion, and the supernatural.

The Great Journey The Peopling of Ancient America by Brian M Fagan signed first edition

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"The author has written by far the best book yet about the first Americans and early America."    

The Letters from Non How Hypnosis Helped One California Grandmother to Recognize and Accept Her Varied and Unusual Life Experiences with Hu by Aura Edwards first edition

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The author "has lectured all across the state of California on dreams / reincarnatons / UFOs and related New Age subjects."

Banished & Embraced The Chinese in Fiddletown and the Mother Lode by Elaine Zorbas first edition

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This book "focuses on Fiddletown and the residents of the Chew Kee Store, while examining Chinese life and culture in that broader context."  

Yourowquains, a Wyandot Indian Queen The Story of Caty Sage by Bill Bland signed first edition hardcover

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This is the "story of Caty Sage, a white woman born in 1787 into a pioneer family who lived on Cripple Creek in Southwestern Virginia. Caty lived to be 66, and all but the first five of those years she lived as a Wyandot Indian." What History Says “Of all the savage allies of Great Britain in the West, the Wyandots were the most powerful. This arose not so much from the number of their warriors, as from their superior intelligence. Their long association with the French at Detroit, and, after that post fell into the possession of Great Britain, with its later occupants, had advanced them in many respects over the surrounding nations.”  Butterfield, C. W. An Historical Account of the Expedition Against Sandusky Under Col. William Crawford In 1782. Cincinnati: Robert Clarke & Co, 1873. print. (164-5) Follow this link to learn more about the Wyandot Indian Nation.

Spring Creeks by Mike Lawson foreword by Thomas McGuane first edition hardcover

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Excellent gift copy. Pristine. Written by "one of the most revered fly fisherman in the business."

Fly Patterns of Umpqua Feather Merchants: The World's 1, 500 Best Flies by Randall Kaufmann second edition

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15 famous fly designers describe in detail their favorite flys.

Poul Jorgensen's Favorite Flies and how to tie them by Poul Jorgensen first edition

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From the back cover: "... full-color, step-by-step photos and recipes for more than 150 patterns ... intended for tiers of all skill levels ..."

Classic Salmon Fly Materials The Reference to All Materials Used in Constructing Classic Salmon Flies from Start to Finish by Michael D Radencich signed first edition

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From the dust jacket: "A gallery of classic salmon fly materials features Radencich's stunning photography of the feathers used in the art of fly-tying."

Tying Emergers A Complete Guide by Jim Schollmeyer and Ted Leeson signed first edition

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From the back cover: "217 emerger patterns, each with an individual fly plate and recipie; over 2,200 step-by-step photos."

Cambria Treasures Interviews with Noteworthy Cambrians by Darren Westlund signed first edition

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From the introduction: "How did I become a Journalist of the Soul? ...who could get an interview with a publishing tycoon like William Randolph Hearst? ...For a time while the Cambria Independent was in existence, I was its Creative Director..." Notables include: William Randolph Hearst, Warren Leopold, Art Beal, Warren Talcott, Jean Brody, Henry Tewksbury, Phoebe Palmer, Peter Fels, Paul and Louise Squibb.

The Dry Fly and Fast Water by George M L La Branche first edition

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This book was "written to fill a need by the cominng of the brown trout to America."

Selective Trout Revised and Expanded by Doug Swisher and Carl Richards

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This book was "hailed as the most revolutionary trout-fishing imitation of the twentieth century." 

In the Ring of the Rise by Vincent C Marinaro

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 "A startling and penetrating look at trout behavior and riseforms with brilliant, practical insights into approach and presentation."

Fishing Atlantic Salmon The Flies and the Patterns by Joseph D Bates, Jr. and Pamela Bates Richards

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The ultimate reference to Atlantic Salmon fishing featuring instructions for tying more than 500  classic and contemporary  patterns. .

The Dry Fly: New Angles by Gary LaFontaine

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  Expert angler Gary LaFontaine provides the reader with his insights into matching & fishing dry flies

Tying the Classic Salmon Fly: A Modern Approach to Traditional Techniques edited by Michael D Radencich, first edition

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Highly detailed tome on the techniques of creating salmon flys.

The Angler's Bamboo by Luis Marden, first edition

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   "The classic bamboo rod is the angler's and collector's treasure, and this book is the first definitive treatment of this rod's basic component-Tonkin bamboo."

A Wisp in the Wind: In Search of Bull Trout, Bamboo, and Beyond by Jerry Kustich, signed first edition

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  "If split cane fly rods are the spiritual height of fly fishing,  then the R.L. Winston bamboo rod shop approaches a mystical place." 

Trout Hunter: The Way of an Angler by Rene Harrop, first edition

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Fine gift copy.  Introduction by Andre Puyans Foreward by John Randolph  This is the first collection of provocative magazine articles  penned by Native American Rene Harrop,  one of the world's foremost fly tyers and fly-fishing guides.

Trout Fishing in the Catskills by Ed Van Put and Introduction by John Merwin, signed first edition

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  This historical section is quite extensive.

A Master's Guide to Building a Bamboo Fly Rod by Everett Garrison and Hoagy Carmichael

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  Gift copy for a highly skilled Master Craftsman

The Lenten Covenant: A Devotional Commentary on the Triodion of the Orthodox Church by Contos, Leonidas C. first edition

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Quite scarce.

Campus Unrest: Hearings before the Special Subcommittee on Education by House of Representatives signed first edition

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  Signature on the front cover as shown is Leo McClatchy, prominent newspaper reporter/owner, and one of the testifiers at this House of Representatives Hearing April and May of 1969.  Copies are quite rare. The photo is specific to this listing.

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John Wooden They Call Me Coach as told to Jack Tobin by John Wooden and Jack Tobin

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RARE copy Inscribed by John Wooden 3rd printing 1973  Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket Learn more . Browse our online inventory 24/7.

Track and Field Triangular Meet, Southern California vs Stanford, Southern California vs Oregon, Oregon vs Stanford, April 18, 1959

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Stanford Stadium Saturday, April 18, 1959 Learn more .  Browse our online inventory 24/7.

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Maruba: Tales of the Mojave Road by Maude Morrow Sharp author signed

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 "Through our Tales of the Mojave Road, many aspects of the early phases of East Mojave history have been documented."

Nature of Man by Alan Watts

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