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THE TEMPLE OF NATURE , or The Origin of Society: A

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Darwin, Erasmus. Temple of Nature: Darwin, Erasmus. THE TEMPLE OF NATURE; OR, THE ORIGIN OF SOCIETY: A POEM, WITH PHILOSOPHICAL NOTES. London: for J. Johnson, 1803. 11" x 8.5". [4], 174, [2], 124 pp. + 4 engraved plates, including fron

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1888 Pythian Knighthood Masonic Origin Secret Society: 1888 Pythian Knighthood Masonic Origin Secret Society Indians Color Illustrated Founded and popularized in the United States, the Knights of Pythias is an important secret society that was the first t

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NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY NATURE PROGRAM: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY NATURE PROGRAM

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Authentic 3 Lb. Shot Civil War Cannonball On Base: DESCRIPTION: Three pound cannonball from the American Civil War mounted on a wooden base finished with a brass plaque marked with details about its nature and origin. Cannonball weighs 6 lbs. 5.6 oz.

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Robert Kinglake, "A Dissertation on Gout": A Dissertation on Gout, Exhibiting a new view of the origin, nature, cause, cure, and prevention of that Afflicting Disease; illustrated and confirmed by a variety of original and communicated cases,

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A collectible silver coin Zhigulevsky Nature reserve: Series: Nature Reserves of Russia Name: Zhigulevsky Nature reserve Origin: Hong Kong Issuer: Mega Power Hong Kong Group Limited Made by: Mega Power Hong Kong Group Limited Designer: Iren Ter Sarkisyan

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US Civil War 10 Second Paper Fuse In Case: DESCRIPTION: Ten second paper fuse from the American Civil War marked with a sticker labeled "10 Second Fuze" and housed in a padded box with a paper explaining piece's nature and origin. CIRCA: 1860s

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SET OF 6 WU GUOZHEN BOOKS: Five (5) pcs. Books: THE CHINESE HERITAGE, A New and Provocative View of the Origins of Chinese Society, by K C Wu. Crown Publishers, Inc. New York (1982), First Edition, BIG FAT Hardcover, 9 1/2" x 7

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SEVENTEEN FOLIO SOCIETY BOOKS ON NATURE & TRAVEL: Collection of seventeen The Folio Society hardcover books on nature and travel comprising, Richard F. Burton, "A Secret Pilgrimage To Mecca And Medina", 2004, Bruce Chatwin, "The Songlines", 2010, Jos

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BOOK, THE AESTHETIC MOVEMENT AND THE CULT OF JAPAN: Soft cover 56 pp. Dozens of illustrations. #JapaneseArt #AestheticMovement ##CommodorePerry #Kutani Issued: 1972 Dimensions: 8.5"L x 11.75"W Manufacturer: Fine Art Society Country of Origin: England

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Miniature Softcover Book, The Two Lambs: An Allegory: 24 page religious short story with beautiful illustrations. Issued: 1823 Dimensions: 3"W x 5"H Manufacturer: American Tract Society Country of Origin: United States

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MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE ART BY JOHN HAY: 48 pages of achievements of China's artist and craftsmen. Artist: John Hay Issued: 1974 Dimensions: 12.5" L Manufacturer: New York Graphic Society Country of Origin: United States

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Robert Thornton, The Temple Of Flora, The Folio Society: Robert Thornton, The Temple Of Flora, The Folio Society London. Reads "The Temple of Flora has been reproduced from a copy of the first edition in the possession of The Folio Society... Reproduced and

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A CARVED FOLK ART MODEL BRIHADEESWARE TEMPLE: The cased model of Brihadeeswara Temple in India bears a paper label that reads 'The Pith Workers Co-Op Society, Tiruturaipundi, Tanjor. Dt. Temple is 11 x 15.5 x 6, case measures 19.25 x 22 x 9.5 inc

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Balinese Temple Carving, Dragon Boat W/ Dancers: This gorgeous temple carving is of Balinese origin. Colorful double dragon boat with eight dancers with with sun burst headdress. Multiple bright colors on front with solid black on back. One piece an

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1914 The Science of Eugenics and Sex Life, Natural Law: The Science of Eugenics Illustrated

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THE TEMPLE OF NATURE , or The Origin of Society: A

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THE TEMPLE OF NATURE , or The Origin of Society: A Poem. DARWIN, Erasmus; New York: Printed & sold by T. & J. Swords, 1804; 256pp. 8vo., 1st American Edition. Beautiful crotch mahogany grained boards & spine, spine having simple gilt line decoration & dark brown band w/"TEMPLE OF NATURE" gilt stamped. The bottom right opposite spine dents, of book has predominent water staining from covers inward also causing "the dents", I believe like bottom corner was set in water, Spine side is fine, very slight foxing, Scarce, G