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L'art architectural en France depuis Fran©ʹois Ier jusqu'© Louis XVI : motifs de d©♭coration int©♭rieure et ext©♭rieure, dessin©♭s d'apr©·s des mod©·les ex©♭cut©♭s et in©♭dits des principales ©♭poques de la Renaissance comprenant lambris, plafonds, voutes, chemin©♭es, portes, fen©♭tres, escaliers, grilles, stalles, chaires a pr©♭cher, autels, confessionnaux, tombeaux, vases, cand©♭labres, etc., etc.

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1863 1863

by Rouyer, Eug©·ne, 1827-1891; Darcel, Alfred, 1818-1893; Sauvageot, Cl. (Claude), 1832-1885, engraver; Guillaumot, Auguste Alexandre, 1815-1892, engraver; Sellier, P., engraver; Sellier, H., engraver; Chappuis, Adolphe, engraver; Ribault, engraver; Drouart, printer of plates; Hennuyer, printer; Lamoureux, printer of plates; Noblet et Baudry, publisher

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Contains 178 full and 16 double plate engravings; signed by Boullay, Sauvageot, A. Guillaumot, H. Sellier, P. Sellier, A. Chappuis, Ribault; plates signed at bottom: Drouart Imp., Paris or Lamoureux, Paris
Topics: Architecture, Renaissance, Decoration and ornament, Architecture

The general history of Polybius.

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1773 1773

by Polybius; Hampton, Mr. (James), 1721-1778; Metcalf, Henry B., 1829-1904, former owner. MMeT

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Often found with octavo issue of vol.1-2, 3rd. edition, 1772
Topics: Polybius, History, Ancient

1,533 1.5K

Whose body?

1923 1923

by Sayers, Dorothy L. (Dorothy Leigh), 1893-1957

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252 pages ; 20 cm
Topics: Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious character), 1890- -- Fiction, Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious...

Copper alloy type book, comprising newspaper, book, and display types, borders and ornaments : also brass rules, dashes, etc

1,860 1.9K

1901 1901

by Pettingill & Co

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"A handy type book for the newspaper publisher."
Topics: Printing, Book ornamentation, Type and type-founding

Mundus subterraneus, in XII libros digestus : qvo divinum subterrestris mundi opificium, mira ergasteriorum naturae in eo distributio, verbo [pantamorphon] Protei regnum, universae denique naturae majestas & divitiae summa rerum varietate exponuntur, abditorum effectuum causae acri indagine inquistae demonstrantur, cognitae per artis & naturae conjugium ad humanae vitae necessarium usum vario experimentorum apparata, necnon novo modo & ratione applicantur. Ad Alexandrum VII. pont. opt. max.

11,518 12K

1678 1678

by Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680

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Mundus Subterraneus is the most geological of Kircher's works. This book is notable for containing early plates of the Earth's interior, and views of spectacular eruptions of Mt. Vesuvius and Mt. Etna. Plato's Atlantis is represented as an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Kircher also examines water and fire cycles--providing detailed explanations of hydrophylacia (modern aquifers) and pyrophylacia (modern magma chambers). Furthermore, this is one of the first books dealing with...
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Topics: Science, Geology, Natural history

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1896 1896

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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers

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1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

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News from nowhere:

1893 1893

by Morris, William, 1834-1896

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305 p. 21 cm
Topic: Utopias

Russian folk-tales : (translated from the Russian)

3,720 3.7K

1916 1916

by Afanasʹev, A. N. (Aleksandr Nikolaevich), 1826-1871; Magnus, Leonard A. (Leonard Arthur), translator

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"These stories have been translated direct from the Russian of Afanášev."--Introduction
Topic: Folklore

Costume design and illustration

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1918 1918

by Traphagen, Ethel, 1884-

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"Artists whose work has bearing on period fabrics or costume": pages [185]-187
Topics: Costume design, Fashion drawing

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1833 1833

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v. : 24 cm

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1893 1893

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First lessons in Tamil, or, A full introduction to the common dialect of that language : on the plan of Ollendorf and Arnold : for the use of foreigners learning Tamil and of Tamulians learning English

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1856 1856

by Pope, G. U. (George Uglow), 1820-1908

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Includes indexes
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Topic: Tamil language

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1876 1876

by Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor

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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries

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1884 1884

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The age of fable, or, Stories of gods and heroes

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1855 1855

by Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867

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Includes index
Topic: Mythology, Classical

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Rake knitting patterns

1923 1923

by Thompson, Bertha, 1882-

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69 pages including frontispiece, illustrations, diagrams 23 cm
Topic: Knitting

The general history of Polybius : in five books

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1761 1761

by Polybius; Metcalf, Henry B., 1829-1904, former owner. MMeT; Maverick, P. R. (Peter Rushton), 1755-1811, engraver; Hampton, Mr. (James), 1721-1778

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Tisch Library Special Collections copy: Imperfect ; missing engraved maps
Topics: Polybius, History, Ancient

Homer's Odyssey : edited with English notes, appendices, etc.

1,491 1.5K

1886 1886

by Homer; Merry, W. W. (William Walter), 1835-1918; Riddell, James, 1823-1866

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Text in Greek

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1918 1918

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1882 1882

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Real-encyklopädie für protestantische theologie und kirche. In verbindung mit vielen protestantischen theologen und gelehrten

1,646 1.6K

1854 1854

by Herzog, J. J. (Johann Jakob), 1805-1882

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Vols. 2-9 have imprint, Stuttgart und Hamburg, R. Besser; v. 10-22, Gotha, R. Besser
Topics: Theology, Protestantism, Religion, Theologians, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, genealogy

1,752 1.8K

1904 1904

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Title from cover

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1892 1892

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1907 1907

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1879 1879

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Title from cover

Medford past and present;

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1905 1905

by Medford Publishing Company

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170 p. 29 x 24 cm
Topic: Medford (Mass.)

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1899 1899

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Posthumous works of Frederic II. King of Prussia

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1789 1789

by Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786; Holcroft, Thomas, 1745-1809

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Half title. Each volume has also special t.p
Topic: Seven Years' War, 1756-1763

Disquisitions relating to matter and spirit. To which is added, the history of the philosophical doctrine concerning the origin of the soul, and the nature of matter; with its influence on Christianity, especially with respect to the doctrine of the pre-existence of Christ

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1777 1777

by Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804

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xxxix, 356 p. 22 cm
Topics: Materialism, Soul, Philosophy and religion, Free will and determinism

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1898 1898

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1,683 1.7K

1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

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1876 1876

by Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor

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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries

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1895 1895

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M[arci] T[ullii] Ciceronis epistolarum ad Atticum, ad Brutum, ad Quintum fratrem, libri XX

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1513 1513

by Cicero, Marcus Tullius; Manuzio, Aldo, 1449 or 1450-1515, printer; Torresanus, Andreas, de Asula, 1451-1529, printer; Atticus, Titus Pomponius. Epistolae. 1513; Brutus, Marcus Junius, 85 B.C.?-42 B.C. Epistolae. 1513; Welch, Walter F., former owner. MMeT

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Imprint from colophon
Topic: Cicero, Marcus Tullius

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1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

Historia antitrinitariorum, maxime socinianismi et socinianorum : quorum auctores, promotores, coetus, templa, ministri, scholae, praeceptores, officinae typographicae, bibliothecae, colloquia, synodi, sectae, pacificationes, studia irenica, indoles, disputationes, fata prospera et adversa, typis expressa pariter atque inedita, nec non opera illis opposita, ex fontibus, magnamque partem monumentis et documentis msscctis recensentur

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1774 1774

by Bock, Friedrich Samuel, 1716-1786; Hartung, Gottlieb Lebrecht, 1747-1797, publisher

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Tome. 1:pars 1: xxx, [2], 556 p. -- Tome. 1:pars 2: xiii, [3], [557]-1092, [24] p. -- Tome 2: xxiv, 850, [26] p
Topics: Socinianism, Trinity, Antitrinitarianism

The history of Hindostan; : from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar;

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1768 1768

by Firishtah, Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī, author; Dow, Alexander, -1779, translator; Taylor, Isaac, 1730-1807, engraver; T. Becket and P. A. de Hondt, publisher; Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress) DLC

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Tisch Library Special Collections re-bound: 2 volumes as 1
Topic: India -- History -- 1000-1765 -- Early works to 1800

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1852 1852

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The American fruit book : containing directions for raising, propagating, and managing fruit trees, shrubs, and plants, with a description of the best varieties of fruit, including new and valuable kinds : embellished and illustrated with numerous engravings of fruits, trees, insects, grafting, budding, training, &c. & c

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1863 1863

by Cole, S. W. (Samuel W.), 1796-1851

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At head of title: A book for everybody
Topics: Fruit-culture, Fruit

3,370 3.4K

1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

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1863 1863

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v. : 24 cm

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1875 1875

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Anatomical tables of the human body

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1796 1796

by Cheselden, William, 1688-1752

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p. cm
Topic: Human anatomy

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Letters

1768 1768

by Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745

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Vol. 4-6 t.p. reads: Collected and revised by Deane Swift. 3d ed. London, C. Bathurst, 1769

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The pilgrim's progress

1844 1844

by Bunyan, John, 1628-1688; Scott, Thomas, 1747-1821; Conder, Josiah, 1789-1855

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554 pages : 24 cm
Topic: Bunyan, John, 1628-1688

Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c. : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820

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1821 1821

by Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842

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"With numerous engravings of portraits, costumes, antiquities, &c."
Topic: Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842

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1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

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1921 1921

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The foundation of the Ottoman empire;

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1916 1916

by Gibbons, Herbert Adams, 1880-1934

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3 p. 24 cm
Topics: Turkey -- History -- 1288-1453, Turkey -- History -- Bayezid I, 1389-1403

Galignani's new Paris guide for 1853 : compiled from the best authorities, revised and verified by personal inspection, and arranged on an entirely new plan

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1853 1853

by A. and W. Galignani and Co

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Includes indexes
Topic: Paris (France) -- Guidebooks

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1876 1876

by Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor

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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries

Hours with the mystics : a contribution to the history of religious opinion

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by Vaughan, Robert Alfred, 1823-1857

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Tufts Special Collections
Topic: Mysticism

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1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

The origin of building, or, The plagiarism of the heathens detected : in five books

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1741 1741

by Wood, John, 1704-1754

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Each book has special t.p
Topic: Architecture

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1830 1830

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v. : 24 cm

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1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

The official hand book for boys

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1914 1914

by Boy Scouts of America

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"Profusely illustrated."
Topic: Boy Scouts

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1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

1,086 1.1K

1876 1876

by Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor

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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries

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1897 1897

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Poésies de André Chénier.

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Apr 18, 2022 04/22

by Chénier, André, 1762-1794.; Latouche, Henri de, 1785-1851

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"Œuvres Posthumes."
Topic: French poetry

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1885 1885

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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel

A marriage proposal : comedy in one act

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1914 1914

by Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904; Baukhage, Hilmar R. (Hilmar Robert), 1889-1976, translator; Clark, Barrett H. (Barrett Harper), 1890-1953, translator

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18 pages ; 20 cm
Topic: Marriage proposals

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1886 1886

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The microscope : its history, construction, and application, being a familiar introduction to the use of the instrument, and the study of microscopial science

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1867 1867

by Hogg, Jabez, 1817-1899

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xx, 752 p. 21 cm
Topics: Microscopes, Microscopy, Natural history

Journal of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers

1,899 1.9K

1920 1920

by Boston Society of Civil Engineers

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Vols. 1-35, 1914-1948. 1 v.; vols. 36-55, 1949-1968
Topics: Civil engineering, Engineering

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1839 1839

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v. : 24 cm

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1914 1914

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1878 1878

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1894 1894

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The scriptural history of the earth and of mankind : compared with the cosmogonies, chronologies, and original traditions of ancient nations : an abstract and review of several modern systems; with an attempt to explain philosophically, the Mosaical account of the creation and deluge, and to deduce from this last event the causes of the actual structure of the earth, in a series of letters, with notes and illustrations

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1797 1797

by Howard, Philip, -1810

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Caption title: Thoughts on the structure of this globe
Topics: Bible and science, Cosmology, Creation, Deluge, Religion and science, Religion and Science

Annales mvslemici arabice et latine

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1789 1789

by Ab¿± al-Fid♯ơ Ism♯♯±l ibn Al♯±, 1273-1331; Reiske, Johann Jacob, 1716-1774; Suhm, Peter Frederik, 1728-1798; Adler, Jacob Georg Christian, 1756-1834

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t. 1. Res gestas a Mvhammede vsqve ad excidivm chalifarvm Ommiadarvm continens -- t. 2. Continens res gestas svb chalifis Abbasidis, et Ommiadis in Hispania, vsqve ad a. CCCC -- t. 3. Continens res gestas ab a. CCCCI ad finem dynastiae chalifarvm Fatemidarvm a. DLXVII -- t. 4. Continens res gestas ab anno fvgae CCCCI ad finem anni DCLX -- t. 5. et vltimvs Continens qvidqvid restat de opere Abvlfedae et indices
Topics: Islamic Empire, Arabian Peninsula -- History

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