THE SECOND WORLD WAR
(1948-1952)
Finely bound set of first editions of the complete history of World War II by one of its central players.
History
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POSTHUMOUS HUMANITY: A Study of Phantoms
1887
Rare first edition in English of this investigation of life after death, seeking to explain scientifically phantoms, lycanthropes, vampires, and Doubles by reference to "magnetic fluid" and the mesmeric ether.
HOME LIFE IN TURKEY
1909
First edition of this historical overview and contemporary portrait of social, religious, and domestic life in Turkey of the early 20th century.
SYRIAN HOME-LIFE
1874
First edition of this book of collected writings by the American Presbyterian missionary, regarding 19th-century Syrian customs and his dedicated efforts to interfere with them.
L'ÉPOPÉE DU COSTUME MILITAIRE FRANCAIS
[1898]
First edition of this lavishly produced history of French military campaigns and costumes, with emphasis on Napoleon and the Grand Imperial Army.
OXFORD
1914
A history of Oxford University by the academic and folklorist.
THE ORIGINS OF CHEMISTRY
(1966)
First US edition of this in-depth history of chemistry's beginnings as a science, from classical antiquity through medieval alchemy and on through the 17th century. Part of the Watts History of Science Library series.
THE MORNING OF THE MAGICIANS
(1964)
First US edition of the French cult classic of "fantastic realism."
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