Nancy Atherton

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Washington

"Imagine a scene of rural serenity, a night scene. Above the mountains surrounding this faraway place, the stars are a menagerie of silver flickering motes. Imagine a solitary ranch, a man and a woman asleep. It would be hard to fathom a purer vision of people at peace in the natural world. Who could foresee that this tranquility would be so brutally shattered by the night visitors?" "When Grant hears of the campaign of malice being waged against his only living relatives, he abandons Rome and a crumbling marriage to do what he can to help them. His brash confidence is quickly bruised as the night visits escalate in violence, and the death of Giovanni Trentas, a dear family friend found mutilated in a gorge above the ranch, takes on new meaning. When his aunt presents him with Giovanni's legacy - an old cigar box filled with letters, photos, and seemingly random knick-knacks - Grant finds himself in possession of a puzzle that might hold the answers to much more than Giovanni's death. Grant's unfolding passion for Giovanni's daughter, Helen, forces him to choose between loyalty and love as the night terrors come to their catastrophic end."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Aunt Dimity's Good Deed

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Venturing to a sprawling mansion in Cornwall--led by the ghost of Aunt Dimity--Emma Porter puts aside her broken heart to restore a once-glorious chapel garden, where she overhears rumors about the near-death of a beautiful family cousin. 15,000 first printing.

Aunt Dimity and the Duke

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Poppy Alexander

#romance #England #fiction #library #PoppyAlexander #paperback 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Romance Novel

A heartwarming literary-themed novel about a woman who turns an ordinary red phone box into the littlest library in England and brings together a struggling town.

A little red telephone box full of stories, a chance to change her life...

Jess Metcalf is perfectly content with her quiet, predictable life. But when her beloved grandmother passes away and she loses her job at the local library, Jess' life is turned upside down.

Determined to pick up the pieces, Jess decides it's time for a new beginning. Unable to part with her grandmother's cherished books, she packs them all up and moves to a tiny cottage in the English countryside. To her surprise, Jess discovers that she's now the owner of an old red phone box that was left on the property. Missing her job at the local library, Jess decides to give back to her new community--using her grandmother's collection to turn the ordinary phone box into the littlest library in England.

It's not long before the books are borrowed and begin to work their literary magic--bringing the villagers together... and managing to draw Jess' grumpy but handsome neighbor out of his shell.

Maybe it's finally time for Jess to follow her heart, let go of her old life, and make the village her home? But will she be able to take the leap? 

The Littlest Library

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Vintage History of England by Thomas Macaulay Volume 2 Sully and Kleinteich 1899. Book is in good vintage condition with spine having some issues. cxx#hardcover #hardcover #england #history

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Virginia

Vintage History of England by Thomas Macaulay Volume 2 Sully and Kleinteich 1899

Nick Cave

Ohio

King Ink II

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Ingrid Seward

Introduction to the British Royal family! Learn about the childhoods of Queen Elizabeth II, her husband, and sister, King Charles and his siblings, Princess Diana, Princes William and Harry, and more! 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Pennsylvania

Royal Children

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This is just a book about the history of the Notre-Dame! It was bought in Europe and is in good condition. No flaws.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

North Carolina

Notre-Dame

A Novel

"An atmospheric and spectacular novel where one woman's life is transformed by the arrival of a Victorian circus of wonders"--

Circus of Wonders

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Condition: The pages, binding, and pages are in excellent condition. 

Publisher	‎Little Brown & Co; Reissue edition (January 1, 1990)
Language	‎English
Paperback	‎672 pages
ISBN-10	‎0316103934
ISBN-13	‎978-0316103930
Item Weight	‎1.64 pounds
Dimensions	‎1.4 x 5.5 x 8.1 inches

 #paperback #history #law #england #queenelizabethI #kingjames #edwardcoke #british #nonfiction 

California

The Life and Times of Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634)

Sir Edward Coke was perhaps the pre-eminent jurist during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and King James of England. He was the prime author of the Petition of Right, so this biography is simultaneously the story of the roots of our form of free government. But the man who rose to be the Chief Justice of England was eventually dismissed from the bench in disgrace.

The Lion and the Throne (Shipping Included)

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Classic tale of Robin Hood. This is a 1989 edition of a 1904 edition 

Louisiana

Robin hood

Michigan

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

STANLEY MILLS HAGGART COMPANY

Book still in good condition considering age comes with a small map 
Has some writing 


Social Studies

England and Scotland, 1991

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Philip Kaplan

Rex Alan Smith

Excellent reminder of one part of WWII and the Eighth Air Force

Florida

A Sentimental Journey to the Eighth Air Force Heavy Bomber Bases of World War II in England

"This beautifully illustrated and sensitively designed volume returns to now-long-abandoned U.S. Army Air Force bases in England, melding photographs from World War II with recent views of overgrown runways, rusting Nissen huts, and crumbling, ghostly control towers".--American History Illustrated. 250 illustrations, 100 in color.

One Last Look

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This is an extremely rare find. It was printed in 1868 as the XV book in Charles Dickens collection with a forward by Dickens. A Child’s History of England is a non fiction recounting of England’s history as told from Charles Dicken’s 19th century view point. The binding and pages on this copy are still intact. There is a little bit of wear on the binding and the pages are delightfully a little discolored from age. I’m not thrilled to part with this masterpiece of my collection but am hoping to find someone else who will love it as much.

New Jersey

XV in a set - extremely rare find

1868 printing of A Child’s History of England

This book by Susan Doran covers the history, art, and writings about the the Tudor family, England's once-most powerful ruling family, from King Henry VII to Queen Elizabeth I. Has some damage to the back, but otherwise kept in Excellent condition. 

New York

1485-1603

The Tudor Chronicles 

Set in the 12th century in feudal England and the building of a Gothic cathedral. A story of a stonemason and his family who find a child abandoned on the woods. Looking for work Tom (mason) and his family come to Kingsbridge where a new cathedral is to be built. Along the way adventure, torture, deception, and brutality are all experiences the cast of characters have to contend with.

Ken Follett is known worldwide as the master of split-second suspense, but his most beloved and bestselling book tells the magnificent tale of a twelfth-century monk driven to do the seemingly impossible: build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known. Everything readers expect from Follett is here: intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance. But what makes The Pillars of the Earth extraordinary is the time—the twelfth century; the place—feudal England; and the subject—the building of a glorious cathedral. Follett has re-created the crude, flamboyant England of the Middle Ages in every detail. The vast forests, the walled towns, the castles, and the monasteries become a familiar landscape. Against this richly imagined and intricately interwoven backdrop, filled with the ravages of war and the rhythms of daily life, the master storyteller draws the reader irresistibly into the intertwined lives of his characters—into their dreams, their labors, and their loves: Tom, the master builder; Aliena, the ravishingly beautiful noblewoman; Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge; Jack, the artist in stone; and Ellen, the woman of the forest who casts a terrifying curse. From humble stonemason to imperious monarch, each character is brought vividly to life. The building of the cathedral, with the almost eerie artistry of the unschooled stonemasons, is the center of the drama. Around the site of the construction, Follett weaves a story of betrayal, revenge, and love, which begins with the public hanging of an innocent man and ends with the humiliation of a king. At once a sensuous and endearing love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age, The Pillars of the Earth is without a doubt Ken Follett's masterpiece.

The Pillars of the Earth

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The Book Of The Royal Wedding by Colour Library Books Ltd. Vintage 1986. In excellent pre-owned condition.

The Book Of The Royal Wedding

Marie Borroff

Reading & Language Arts

A Stylistic and Metrical Study

Here, at last, a finely sensitive translation gives us the poem itself, not just a translator's impression, for Marie Borroff's translation successfully preserves the formulaic character of the language, reflects the diction of the original poem, and reproduces the metrical variety of the original and its cumulative momentum or 'swing.'

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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This is the 1953 edition of Dunstable’s anthology of scores from Musica Brittanica. See contents in pictures above. The book cover and binding is in poorer condition with rips and fraying, but the scores are intact and still bound together. The contents of the book are complete. There are also some small annotations on the cover and title page. Otherwise, no other markings exist. 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

New Mexico

A National Collection of Music VII

Musica Britannica: John Dunstable Complete Works (1953)

Discover the captivating story of Oliver Cromwell, England's remarkable leader, and Protector during the 17th century. This fascinating book titled "Life of Oliver Cromwell” or “England's Great Protector" provides a gripping account of his life and legacy.



Published in 1856, this antique piece is a rare and collectible item that any history enthusiast would be delighted to own. Immerse yourself in the world of 17th-century England and learn about the man who shaped the course of the country's history.

Foxing on the inside of the front and back covers. Pages within are clean and clear, no writing within except for behind the front and back end covers. Binding is straight and tight; all pages are present and intact. Nice book for its age.

Rhode Island

Life Of Oliver Cromwell Or England’s Great Protector Henry Herbert 1856

Some obvious shelf wear on the jacket. A few bends. Bulky paperback that puts a lot of strain on the binding, but still in good shape. Pages are crisp and clean. Low mileage. No dog ears or scribbles. Please see photos for reference.

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Marlborough: His Life and Times, Book One

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Alec Clifton-Taylor

With enthusiasm and learning Alec Clifton-Taylor leads us through nine centuries of English cathedral architecture and decoration, from their Norman beginnings through the flowering of Gothic to the concrete and metal structures of the twentieth century. 'He brilliantly explores and analyses (by period and style) the evolving pattern of our medieval cathedrals - "the supreme expression of English architecture". The result is the most enjoyable and stimulating introduction to the subject that I have yet encountered' (The Daily Telegraph) 'His characteristically personal approach, with its strongly held and strongly expressed opinions, blows a lot of cobwebs off a subject that might seem to have been over-explored already' (The Times Literary Supplement) 'Clifton-Taylor has long nursed a deep love for cathedrals and the text is informed and enthusiastic' (The Architectural Review) Thames and Hudson

History

More than two hundred photographs and text trace the development of cathedral design from its Norman beginnings through the flowering of Gothic to the new Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool.

The Cathedrals of England

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Lochithea

The Rarest of Princes

Be calm good wind, blow not a word away for this is a meticulous account of Sir Francis Bacon's lifetime, written as journal entries, and with his style: I have no more made my book, than my book has made me: 'tis a book consubstantial with the author, of a peculiar design, a member of my life, and whose business is not designed for others, as that of all other books.

Sir Francis Bacon's Journals

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#hardcover #fiction #england #fantasy #historicalfiction #magic #magical #firstedition

English magicians were once the wonder of the known world, with fairy servants at their beck and call; they could command winds, mountains, and woods. But by the early 1800s they have long since lost the ability to perform magic. They can only write long, dull papers about it, while fairy servants are nothing but a fading memory. But at Hurtfew Abbey in Yorkshire, the rich, reclusive Mr Norrell has assembled a wonderful library of lost and forgotten books from England's magical past and regained some of the powers of England's magicians. He goes to London and raises a beautiful young woman from the dead. Soon he is lending his help to the government in the war against Napoleon Bonaparte, creating ghostly fleets of rain-ships to confuse and alarm the French. All goes well until a rival magician appears. Jonathan Strange is handsome, charming, and talkative-the very opposite of Mr Norrell. Strange thinks nothing of enduring the rigors of campaigning with Wellington's army and doing magic on battlefields. Astonished to find another practicing magician, Mr Norrell accepts Strange as a pupil. But it soon becomes clear that their ideas of what English magic ought to be are very different. For Mr Norrell, their power is something to be cautiously controlled, while Jonathan Strange will always be attracted to the wildest, most perilous forms of magic. He becomes fascinated by the ancient, shadowy figure of the Raven King, a child taken by fairies who became king of both England and Faerie, and the most legendary magician of all. Eventually Strange's heedless pursuit of long-forgotten magic threatens to destroy not only his partnership with Norrell, but everything that he holds dear. Sophisticated, witty, and ingeniously convincing, Susanna Clarke's magisterial novel weaves magic into a flawlessly detailed vision of historical England. She has created a world so thoroughly enchanting that eight hundred pages leave readers longing for more.

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Vintage History of England by Thomas Macaulay Volume 2 Sully and Kleinteich 1899

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The Lion and the Throne (Shipping Included)

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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One Last Look

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1868 printing of A Child’s History of England

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The Tudor Chronicles

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Colour Library Books Ltd.

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Musica Britannica: John Dunstable Complete Works (1953)

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Life Of Oliver Cromwell Or England’s Great Protector Henry Herbert 1856

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Marlborough: His Life and Times, Book One

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