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WORLD HISTORY

A great way to learn about different cultures and societies is to delve into their history. From Scotland to Australia to Sweden, the volumes below tell us stories of the development and evolution each nation. There will be a large assortment of books in the World History category available to purchase at our Spring Sale in April.

         

                               Priced from $3.00 to $10.00 each.

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SCIENCE

Whether it is astronomy, ecology, or zoology…our Science Category has something for everyone! From taking care of our world to learning how our planet came into existence, there are books to examine the latest scientific findings on these and more. All volumes will be available this April at our Spring Sale.  

                               Priced from $3.00 to $5.00 each.

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GREAT COURSES

Great courses are video lectures delivered by professors and experts on a variety of topics. Courses cover many categories including history, science, literature, religion, music and more. A wonderful way to enjoy enrichment and learning from the comfort of your own home! Dozens of these courses are available for purchase at our Spring Sale this April.

                     Priced from $4.00 to $8.00 for each DVD Set.

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SELF-HELP

Make 2025 the year to focus on your health and well-being. Our Self-Help category has titles that focus on nutrition as well as mental and emotional wellness. The volumes below are just a sample of what can be found at our Spring Sale. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2025!

                                Priced from $3.00 to $6.00 each.

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COLLECTING- CARS

Car enthusiasts should make sure to stop by our Spring Sale this coming April. The volumes shown below not only give you interesting information, but also beautiful pictures of a wide variety of vehicles. Put the pedal to the metal and get to the Spring Sale early as these won’t last long!

               Priced from $1.50 to $7.00 each. 

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CRAFTS

Let’s get crafty! If you are looking for some new knitting patterns, we have got you covered. Whether it is for apparel or some little animal friends, we have books that will get you there. All these volumes and more will be available for sale this April!

                              Priced from $2.50 to $3.00 each.

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SCIENCE-FICTION & FANTASY 

Looking for something out of this world? Look no further! We have a large selection of Star Wars and Star Trek books to help take you into the next galaxy. These are just a few of the fantasy novels that will be available for sale at our Spring Book Sale coming up in April!

                            Priced from $2.50 to $4.00 each.

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FIX-IT/DIY

Fine Woodworking Magazine focuses on the very best woodworking guidance for all skill levels. It is a valued resource for those looking for step by step technique as well as detailed drawings and plans. If you are looking for inspiration for your next project, check out the volumes available for sale this Spring!  

                                    Priced at $1.00 per volume.

 

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SCIENCE

Birds are an interesting species for many reasons, including their diversity, their role in the ecosystem and their unique characteristics. Many of us like to learn about birds as it helps us connect with nature. We have a number of volumes available at our next sale to enhance your knowledge of these amazing creatures. From hummingbirds to owls, there is something for all bird lovers to enjoy. Come take a look at our Spring Sale coming April 2025!

                                 Priced from $4 to $10 each.                     

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COLLECTING

Dozens of auction catalogs from Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams will be available for purchase at our Spring Sale. The focus for many of the volumes is Islamic, Indian and South East Asian Art. They are interesting finds as is but can also be broken down and used for things like art or educational projects. Published between 1984 and 2024, these catalogs are all in excellent condition with beautiful illustrations. Come take a look this spring at our next sale!

                            Priced from $3 to $6 dollars each.

 

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FINE ART AND COLLECTIBLES ON DISPLAY

Display Case - Fine Art and Collectibles

 

      Don't miss the items currently on display in the George Mason Regional Library lobby.  The display case houses a variety of fine art and collectibles in various price ranges. A list of the items is shown below.

These items will be on sale beginning at our Preview sale ($20 entry) on Wednesday evening, September 25, between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm and throughout the General sale (no fee) starting on Thursday, September 26, through Sunday. September 29—Hours: 10:00 to 5:30 pm daily.

Picasso: Women                             $30.00         

Helene Parmelin

Editions Cercle D/Art, Harry N. Abrams

 

Durer                                 $35.00                                                          

The Complete Engravings, Etchings

And Woodcuts

Karl-Adolf Knappe

Alpine Arts Collection       1988

 

Basic Principles of Design            $30.00

4 Volumes

Manfred Maier

Van Nostrand/Reinhold    1977

 

Piero della Francesca                    $20.00

Birgit Laskowski

Konemann                                       1998

 

The Street                                         $30.00

Drawings by Serge Hollerbach

1987-1997

The Art Press                                   1997

 

American Prints in the                  $25.00

Library of Congress

Karen F. Beall, Compiler

Alan Wolfson, Fine Arts                1991

 

Blake’s                                               $7.50

America: A Prophecy

Europe: A Prophecy

William Blake

Dover Publications, Inc.                1983

 

Japanese Treasure                          $25.00

The Art of Netsuke Carving

Carolyn M. Putney

Toledo Museum of Art                  2000

 

The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji $30.00

Hokusai

East-West Center Press                 1966

 

Missoni, Art Colour                        $60.00      

Fashion and Textile Museum

Skiri Rizzoli                                       2015

 

Women Holding Things                $10.00

Maira Kalman

Harper Design                                 2022

 

Sesshu                                               $20.00

Kodansha Library of Japanese Art

Charles E. Tuttle                              1959

 

Making Faces                                   $40.00

Carl Frederik Reutersward          

National Museum/Lieber             1984

 

Dale Chihuly/Klaus Moje              $50.00

Glasmuseum Ebeltoft Denmark 1991   

                                                                          

                  

 

 

    Telling Stories, Norman Rockwell $15.00 

    Virginia M. Mecklenburg  

     Abrams                                         2010

                                                                                                                                           

The Clouds and the Rain,

The Art of Love in China               $35.00

Hammond, Hammond & Co.      1969

 

The Female Image                         $80.00

20^th Century Prints of Japanese Beauties

ABE Publishing                                2000

 

Flying

Practical Training for Beginners  $15.00

Luca Buvoli

MIT List Visual Arts Center          2000

                                                         

The Holy Land, Jerusalem                   $12.50          

David Roberts, R. A.

Terra Sancta Arts                                1985

 

 

Apocalypse                                            $25.00

Visions from the Book of Revelation

Frederick Van Der Meer

Alpine Fine Arts Collection   1978

 

 Turner                                               $25.00

The Great Watercolours              

Royal Academy of Arts                  2000

 

The Petit Palace Collection          $25.00

Alexandra Bonfante-Warren

Beaux Arts Editions                       2006

 

 

 

 

FALL HIGHLIGHTS:

COOKING

Look no further for unique and interesting cookbooks! These are just a few examples of the amazing selection we will have available at our Fall Book Sale beginning next week.

The naked truth about hot dogs is part travelogue, part culinary history and part of what hot dogs say about America. Hot dogs are a quintessential American food. Author Jamie Loftus, comedian and author, details her 2021 cross country trip focused on “hot dogs” and what they say about our culture. Priced at $8.50.

Have you ever wanted to make pharmacy fountain soda at home? Stephen Cresswell’s cookbook provides easy to follow directions for soda fountain classics as well as some more adventurous brews. Priced at $2.50.

Ginger Minj is a drag queen superstar, actor, singer songwriter, reality TV personality, and a cookbook author. This is a memoir, life manual, and decorating book with recipes all tongue-in-cheek. It is one of the most unique cookbooks in our sale.  Priced at $11.00.

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ART

Malcolm Morley is known for his paintings done as a photorealist and an expressionist. We have two of his volumes which depict paintings of World War II aerial combat that will be available at our Fall Sale. These works include spectacular scenes of dogfights and fighter jets during the war. 

Our Fall Sale is happening beginning September 25th with our evening preview and continuing through Sunday, September 29th. Hope to see you there!

                                      Priced at $15.00 each.

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HOLIDAY

Our Fall Sale will feature a Holiday section filled with items to help you prepare for the most wonderful time of the year! It will include cookbooks, novels, craft magazines, and so much more! Check out the sample of holiday craft books that will be available for purchase. Mark your calendars as the sale is fast approaching...September 25-29!

                           Priced at $3.00 each.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE: COMICS

The Foreign Language category includes not only many languages, but a host of different genres. Check out the selection of Japanese comics that will be available at our Fall Book Sale in just a few weeks. We hope to see you there! 

                          Prices vary; average price $3.00 each.