JERRY'S USED BOOKS
USED BOOKS OF EVERY DISCRIPTION
MORE ADDED JAN. 10, 2011
NEW ADDITIONS ARE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
As you may well be aware I have a collecting fetish. This fetish knows no category, bounds nor limits but for some time now books have been the dominant species of my collecting. Their forage has grown scarce and they have begun fighting amongst themselves - so in accordance with the laws of nature it is time to thin the herd. My books are simply over flowing my office, study and various other nooks and crannies of my home. Since my fear of being crushed under a pile of poorly stacked volumes of Bruce Canton is greater than my desire to keep my eclectic pounds of parchment I have decided to offer a few of them for sale. I hope you can find something here that you will enjoy. Books are one of the few things I don't mind passing on as long as they are going to a good home. You will give them a good home will you not?
There is no rhyme nor reason to the way I have them listed. You will find a Civil War era book and listed next will be a World War II followed by a copy of Mad Magazine. There is only one page of used books, one long - long - long page. So scroll till your hearts content. Should you have a question about one of the books please email me, I will be happy to answer any and all.
  
MOTORS 1960 "TRUCK EDITION"
When I was a kid this book was the top of the line in mechanical self instruction. If you could not do it from this book you had to go find an older mechanic and beg him to show you how. Every service station and garage worth their salt had this book (and every edition they could buy) on the shelf. This is the very hard to find "TRUCK" edition and contains all of the information needed to work on any truck motor gas or diesel built between 1952 and 1960. This book deals with damn near every aspect of the vehicle, Not Just the Motor! Even those new fangled automatic transmissions. (they'll never catch on)
MOTORS 1960
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VAMPIRES IN EUROPE 1929
Book Review by Amelia Hill
The Vampire in Europe is Montague Summers's 1929 follow-up to The Vampire: His Kith and Kin. While the latter work has a broad range of subjects - including what vampires are, how to kill them, and an extensive history of vampire fiction - The Vampire in Europe concentrates on vampire legends in ancient Greece and Rome, England and Ireland, modern Greece, and Eastern Europe.
It is important to realize, before reading his works, that Summers is not merely interested in the vampire as a legend. "That a large number of cases of vampirism must be accounted certain only the most prejudiced will deny," he writes in his introduction. He was ordained a deacon in the Church of England and shortly thereafter converted to Catholicism and began writing about the occult from a Catholic (if unorthodox) perspective. In addition to The Vampire: His Kith and Kin and The Vampire in Europe, he published two books on witchcraft, as well as the first English translation of the Malleus Maleficarum (1928), and "The Werewolf" (1933). He believed that such creatures were the work of the devil and strongly advocated the reinstatement of the death penalty for witches.
The Vampire in Europe is meticulously researched, including hundreds of footnotes and quoted passages (most given without English translations, which is downright frustrating for a reader not familiar with Latin, German, Italian, and several versions of Greek). Despite this fact (or perhaps because of it), the book often reads like the ravings of a mad professor. Summers includes unsubstantiated anecdotes, long passages of translation, and even an entire chapter of Varney the Vampire, whenever it seems to occur to him and not in any sort of organized fashion. He rambles from one example to another until the reader loses track of the subject, with some material so off-topic that it seems suited for entirely different chapters, and ends abruptly without much of an attempt to tie the disparate legends together.
Still, if one can manage to plod through the more awkward parts of Summers's writing style, The Vampire in Europe is an abundant resource for those interested in the Occult, European folklore, or the history of vampire legends. Lovers of vampire fiction should read this book, as well as The Vampire: His Kith and Kin (especially the last chapter, "The Vampire in Literature"), to learn about the vampire legend before he became the star of the paranormal romances flooding the market today-and writers, to pick up ideas for how to make your vampires stand out from the crowd. (Did you know, for example, that according to some Eastern European legends a human can protect themselves by tossing a hawthorn branch or spilling grain, which the vampire will be compelled to pick up and thus forget his prey?) One need not believe it all true, as did Montague Summers, in order to find The Vampire in Europe a fascinating study of folklore.
I HAVE THIS BOOK VERY UNDER PRICED! It is ex library and it's condition is a solid "Good" bordering on "Very Good".
VAMPIRES IN EUROPE 1929
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MOSCOW WAR DIARY
Knopf, New York, 1942. Cloth. Book Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First U.S. Edition. An eye-witness account of the first years of World War II on the Russian Front written by the Moscow correspondent for Reuters and The London Sunday Times. "First American Edition" stated on Copyright Page; $3.00 issue price on DJ, 297 pp. Condition is VG+/VG. Dust Jacket, has scalloped chipping up one-quarter-inch in depth at top & bottom of spine, light edge wear in some places elsewhere, along with a few small scuff marks and areas of light soiling; front panel remains vivid, with attractive cover design. Book is bound in green cloth with gold lettering and design motifs on spine and Art Deco-style design motif blind-stamped on front cover; light crimping at top & bottom of spine; a few small scuff marks and light edge wear to covers; ends tanned, with a few small smudges; tightly bound with clean pages throughout. A very nice First Edition of this early account of WWII on the Russian Front. Hard Cover.
MOSCOW WAR DIARY
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FANNY'S PORTFOLIO 1853
"FERN LEAVES from FANNY'S PORT FOLIO",is one of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long time. Written in 1853 it is a collection of short stories that are commentaries on everyday life. A few are sad but most of these stories you will find very funny, poking fun at the accepted norms of the time. A view I have not found in any other book! It is not in the best condition, if your very forgiving it would rate "good" but it is solid enough to handle without undue concern, it won't fall apart on you, all the pages are present and affixed soundly as is the text block to the spine and covers. You can see the tear on the cloth cover of the spine. That's about the worst damage it has. The pages are not dark, there is some mild foxing.
FANNY'S PORT FOLIO 1853
$19.95
SOLD
FOR HOME & COUNTRY
FOR HOME & COUNTRY, a young readers history of the civil war. This is a great book for getting younger folks interested in the American Civil War. It contains lots of great photos and gives just enough information at a glance to make you interested enough to read the whole page. It's a great tool for tricking your kids into enjoying history. This book is a paper back, very good condition containing 98 pages.
FOR HOME & COUNTRY
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THE DARK MOUNTAIN
The dark mountain is a morality tale of a wondering traveler trying to find his way back home. That's about all I can tell you cause I fell asleep while trying to read it. It is a great prop. I can tell you that! Measuring only 4 inches by 6 inches containing 186 pages, written and published in 1858, it is in very good condition, the corners are bumped but that is it. It's other wise sound as a pound. Wrap it in a good period scrap of cloth, tie it with some hemp string and drop it in your haversack. At your next living history when you display your personal items for the public the other re-enactors will be so jealous.
THE DARK MOUNTAIN
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THE CONSOLIDATED GRAIN MILLING CAT. #6
If your a miller or are interested in milling you already know what this book is so I'll just say that it is in good shape. It is the 1945 edition and as far as I can tell there is only one fold out blue print with damage, everything else is fine. There are 562 pages about everything milling related.
THE CONSOLIDATED GRAIN MILLING CAT. #6
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TOAST!
This book is a favorite of mine and I have often turned to it before going to any party or gathering. There are toast from the Revolutionary War period, Civil War, World War One and on and on. There's a laugh on every page.
I drink to your health when I'm with you
I drink to your health when I'm alone
I drink to your health so often
I'm beginning to worry about my own.
TOAST
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KNOW YOUR ANTIQUES
Kovel's books of "Know Your Antiques" have long been the standard, as they have been revised and reprinted many times and are always in demand. General information with references that you will turn to again and again. Markers marks, companies and their dates of production, drawings of styles and how and when they changed. A very helpful book to anyone who wished their impression improved.
KNOW YOUR ANTIQUES
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1854 PATENT BOOK
This 1854 Patent book is in good condition. You can see by the photo that there is a little damage to the spine but it detracts very little from the look or usefulness of this book. This is Vol. II which has all the drawings. It is very useful by itself but even more so when you find a copy of Vol. I which has the descriptions and the person's name and address who filed the patent request. I love having these books around, take a look at the monkey wrench in the top left hand corner of photo # 3. How many times have you heard people discuss whether that style was period correct or not? This book is full of "argument settlers". Every patent accepted for the year of 1854 will have it's official drawing in this book. From firearms to jewelry clips, Farm equipment to cannon it's all here.
1854 PATENT BOOK
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ORACLES OF NOSTRADAMUS
1940 PRINTING
This hard cover 1940 printing of the, "Oracles of Nostradamus" is in very good condition with the exception of a missing blank cover page. No information is lost, you may not have even noticed but I thought it best to point it out. As you can see from the photo the dust jacket is a little on the ruff side but I personally care little for dust jackets. This book is 366 pages in length, the writings of Nostradamus with translations/commentary/explanations by Charles Ward. Also included is a 1981 newspaper clipping regarding Nostradamus and predictions for WW III. Anyone can own a new copy of this book but having a 1940 edition, well that's a little more impressive.
ORACLES OF NOSTRADAMUS
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ROOSEVELTS
Roosevelts, an American Saga by Peter Collier with David Horowitz. Authors of "The Kennedys. This is the 1994, hard bound 542 page in like new condition with dust jacket. I thought I knew a little about the Roosevelts before I read this book. After reading this book I realized just how little I did know. This book is surprising, informative and enjoyable, it's hard to put down.
ROOSEVELTS
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THE SECOND WORLD WAR
"The Second World War", by Winston Churchill and the editors of Time Life. Originally printed in 1960 this is of the second printing in 1966. It is the special edition for young readers, in 1960 that meant add more photos which is exactly what they did. It's the norm today but was quite exceptional for the time. The information, type and text are the same, typical Churchill. In my opinion that's a good thing. 384 pages, no dust jacket, some dirt on a few pages. Good overall condition, tight binding, no loose pages. This book is about 3 times the size of today's books from Time Life series.
THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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CAPTAIN KIDD
"CAPTAIN KIDD & and the War Against the Pirates", Robert C. Ritchie. Printed in 1986, it is in very good condition with the dust jacket. It contains 306 pages. Printed by Harvard University Press. A very good book.
CAPTAIN KIDD
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JOSEPHINE
"Josephine, a Life of the Empress" by Carolly Erickson. Like new condition, hard back with dust jacket. 391 pages printed in 1999 by St. Martin's Press. This book is hard to put down, a very enjoyable and informative read. A must for anyone interested in the period.
JOSEPHINE
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SEA WARFARE
Sea Warfare, published in 1975, hard bound with over 250 pages is in fair condition. I consider this a "coffee table" book in regard to content as the quantity of photos and text are about equal. One of the first of it's kind. It is still a fun and informative book to read and thumb through. Some of the photos are outstanding.
SEA WARFARE
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THE OPERATION, CARE AND REAIR OF FARM MACHINERY.
This JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT book was printed by Deere & Co. It is the 28th edition and dated 1957. It is absolutely filled with photos and diagrams showing you how to set your equipment for each job, showing how to make minor repairs and most maintenance. It list just about every piece of farm equipment that J.D. was making at the time. It contains 279 pages of great information. A must for any J.D. collector. A very neat book that is in solid condition. No missing or loose pages, it's clean with a good cover. The binding is tight. If it was on Ford equipment I'd keep it for myself!
THE OPERATION, CARE AND REAIR OF FARM MACHINERY.
$29.95 SOLD
FABRICS AND DRESS.
This book was printed in 1937. It contains 430 pages of information and instruction on how to properly choose fabrics, size and cut patterns, measure subjects and most importantly sew the garments. It contains page after page of photos and diagrams showing you the best way to accomplish the goal of making quality garments. If your a costumer you will find this book indispensable. Not only is it valuable for it's instructions which are timeless but it also gives you a great look at fashion, styles and the mind set of the ladies of the pre WWII era.
The book is solid, no missing or loose pages, overall it's clean. The binding is tight so you can handle it without fear of damage.
1937 FABRICS AND DRESS.
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KNIGHTS OF THE AIR.
This book is from the Time Life series. It is in like new condition. A very good book for anyone interested in early aviation or WWI in general.
KNIGHTS OF THE AIR.
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THE REVOLUTION OF NIHILISM
This copy of, "THE REVOLUTION OF NIHILISM" was first printed in 1939, this book is of the 15th printing in 1940. Written by Hermann Rauschning (former president of the Danzig senate) as a warning to the west of just what Hitler was up to. Mr. Rauschning, a former Nazi himself is giving us the inside story as well as what we can expect. His predictions were already coming true just months after the book was first published. A 300 page book, the dust jacket is worn and torn but the book is in very good condition.
THE REVOLUTION OF NIHILISM
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1940 KALEIDOSCOPE
I'm not sure where this thing came from. Like an orphan it just showed up on my door step one day. It's a 1940 annual from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. If you were enrolled there in 1940 your probably in the book. This book once belonged to Charles B. Lovelace Jr. Class of 43. It's in good condition. No rips, tears or stains. The binding is sound with no loose pages.
1940 KALEIDOSCOPE
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LAUDERDALE COUNTY TENN.
A 1957 history of LAUDERDALE COUNTY TENN. from the earliest times. An intimate and informal account of the towns and communities, it's families and famous individuals. 377 pages of an excellent history, every county wishes they something that would compare with work! The book is still in very good condition. It's a rare find. The white strip you see on the front cover is tape residue, it should clean right off.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY TENN.
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I FOUND NO PEACE
This is a 332 hardback authored by Webb Miller and published by The Literary
Guild, Inc. in 1936. The complete title is, I FOUND NO PEACE - The Journal of A
Foreign Correspondent. Webb Miller (1891-1940) was an American journalist and
war correspondent. He covered the Pancho Villa Expedition, WW I, the Spanish
Civil War, the Italian invasion of Ethiopia, the Phoney War, and the
Russo-Finnish War of 1939. He was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for his
coverage of the execution of the French serial killer Henri Desire Landru
("Bluebeard") in 1922. His reporting of the Salt Satyahgraha raid on the
Dharasana Salt Works was credited for helping turn world opinion against British
colonial rule of India. Webb Miller was born "Cub Webster Miller" in Pokagon,
Michigan in 1891. His father was a tenant farmer. He attended high school in
Dowagiac, where he was a track and field runner, football player and reporter
for the school newspaper. A very enjoyable and exciting read!
I FOUND NO PEACE
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HISTORY'S TRICKIEST QUESTIONS
450 questions that will stump, amuse and surprise. A very fun book, 291 pages in good condition, paper back.
HISTORY'S TRICKIEST QUESTIONS
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APRIL 1865
April 1865, the month that saved America, by Jay Winick. Brand new condition w dust jacket, 461 pages. This is the 2001 printing. Most of the criticism regarding this book has had to do the the statement, "The month that saved American", not with the books accuracy regarding details. It's a pretty good book all and all.
APRIL 1865
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RIDABOCK & CO. MIITARY GOODS CATALOG
This is a reproduction of the 1880s RIDABOCK & CO. MIITARY GOODS CATALOG, formally the J.H. McKenney Co. A 48 page catalog of all the "latest" military goods for officers. If your a military collector this little book can be a great help dating equipment. It's amazing just how much of the stuff still being sold at the time of this catalog is the exact same as Civil War Era! Some of the changes are unexpected and extreme. This book is very similar in substance to the Shuyler, Hartly and Graham catalog but not as large. There is a small amount of police and train conductor gear shown.
RIDABOCK & CO. MIITARY GOODS CATALOG
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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JEFFERSON DAVIS
The Life and Death of Jefferson Davis, Ex-president of the Confederate States. This book contains the complete history of his eventful life and death, funeral services, comments of the press both north and south with illustrations. Edited by A. C. Bancroft.
This book contains 256 pages. It is a reprint of the original which was printed in 1889. It is brand new.
This book is a brand new paper back, no dust jacket.
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JEFFERSON DAVIS
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UNDER FIRE
Under Fire, an American Story by Col. Oliver L. North with William Novak. The explosive autobiography of Col. North. For the first time Col. North tells the story of his life in a candid, revealing book, the man who has been at the center of the controversy called "Iran contra" details what he did and why he did it. With a cast of characters that includes William Casey, Ronald Reagan, Bud McFarlane, John Poindexter, and George Bush, Under Fire is an astonishing look at how Washington's wheels of power turn. Very good reading, I recommend it highly.
This book is in like new condition with dust jacket.
UNDER FIRE
ITEM # UB013 $4.95 BUY NOW!
CALEB PETTENGILL U.S.N.
CALEB PETTENGILL U.S.N. by George Fielding Eliot, published in 1956.
A marvelous yarn concerning young Mr. Caleb Pettengill of New England who commands a vessel in the Union Navy during the Civil War, whose flamboyant charm is irresistible to women, and who believes passionately not only in the Union cause but also in the revolutionary new uses of steam, ironclad ships, explosive shell and rifled guns. In this impetuous and ambitious young officer, George Fielding Eliot has created a personality that stands, with Captain Horatio Hornblower, as one of the strongest and most appealing characters of historical fiction. A lusty and exciting sea story that brings vividly to life, through the experiences of one man and his ship, the birth pangs of the steam Navy and the trials of the men who manned it during an era that has never ceased to fire the imaginations of American readers.
This is a fictional account, not history but a good story.
This book is in good condition with no dust jacket.
CALEB PETTENGILL U.S.N.
ITEM # UB015 $4.95 BUY NOW!
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
Army of the Potomac by Bruce Catton: Glory Road, Published 1952. In those critical months between the autumn of 1862 and midsummer of the following year, the eventual outcome of the Civil War was determined by the Army of the Potomac. After a bloody massacre at Fredericksburg, an aimless and muddy march up and sown the banks of the Rappahannock, and a catastrophe of confusion at Chancellorsville, this army took a firm stand on the hills of the west of a small Pennsylvania town called Gettysburg and finally turned the fortunes of war against the Confederacy.
Very good reading.
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC NO DUST JACKET
ITEM # UB016 $6.95 BUY NOW!
ECHOES OF ANDERSONVILLE
Historical Fiction. Sometimes survival is more than just staying alive. Set during the turbulent years of the American Civil War, Echoes of Andersonville is the compelling story of Andy Parker, a young patriotic boy from Rhode Island who runs away from home to join the Union Army in 1861. After months of serving as the regimental drummer, Andy picks up a rifle and joins the ranks of fighting men, convinced that killing rebels is the only way to avenge the death of his older brother Robert.
This book is a paper back in very good condition.
ECHOES OF ANDERSONVILLE
ITEM # UB024 $3.95
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WAR TORN VALLEY
War Torn Valley by Joyce Miller. Published in 1990. A fictional account of a Mennonite family in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia during the American Civil War and the hardships they face as one after one the male family members are drafted in the Confederate Army.
Good story but it applies more to the general population. Mennonites, Quakers etc. etc. were exempt from military service in the Confederacy if they could produce a deacon or elder to vouch for them. That really doesn't take away from the story. This book is for younger readers.
This hard bound book is in good condition as is it's dust jacket.
WAR TORN VALLEY
ITEM # UB029 $3.95 BUY NOW!
OPERATION TORCH
Operation Torch, the Gamble to invade North Africa, by William B. Breuer, Illustrated with 70 photographs. "As desperate a venture as has ever been undertaken by any force in the world's history." General George S. Patton.
The hastily mounted invasion of French Northwest Africa in November of 1942 was a remarkable gamble, exposing American inexperience - from President Roosevelt on down - when half trained men were pitted against Vichy France and didn't know whether to expect open arms or open fire. Based on first hand accounts. Damn good book.
This hard bound book is in good condition as is it's dust jacket.
OPERATION TORCH
ITEM # UB030 $5.95 BUY NOW!
BIG RED
THREE MONTHS ABOARD A TRIDENT NUCLEAR SUBMARINE
The Trident nuclear submarine is the most complex war machine the United States Navy has ever produced, a $1.8 billion marvel crammed with more modern military technology than any other vessel in the world. it is an 18750 ton steel monster taller in length than the Washington Monument and wider than a three lane highway at it's center. Deep beneath the ocean, it can sail silently for months, practically impossible to detect by the enemy. And the twenty four ballistic missiles on board just one of these subs have enough strategic nuclear warheads to unleash twice the explosive energy detonated by all the conventional weapons used in World War II. and here's you ticket inside. See what her crew does day in and day out. Go on patrol with them and feel the tension, the nerves and the pride.
This hard bound book is in very good condition as is the dust jacket.
BIG RED
ITEM # UB033 $5.95 BUY NOW!
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