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Brussel I. R.; Graham Pollard Introduction; Lord Esher Introduction
Anglo-American First Editions 1826-1900 East to West Describing First Editions of English Authors Whose Books Were Published in America Before Their Publication in England
London / New York: Constable & Co. Ltd. / R. R. Bowker 1935. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Near Fine condition. Covers lighted rubbed at the edges but less than usual with this book. Hinges are perfect. Corners are NOT bumped. NO owner's name or bookplate. Clean and unmarked. 1935. First Edition. Limited to 500 copies. No. 9 of the Bibliographica Series. This important bibliography demonstrates the dangers of the "Follow the Flag" convention. Brussel describes in detail more than 200 first editions by 26 English authors such as Arnold Barrie Carlyle Collins De Quincey Dickens Gaskell Grahame Haggard Hardy Kipling Macaulay Marryat Meredith Reade Shaw Stevenson Thackeray Trollope Wilde etc. Each book described was published first in America not in England. Useful introduction by Graham Pollard with much on piracy and copyright history. Illustrated with title page and book cover reproductions. Bound in the original marbled paper-covered boards with cream-color parchment spine stamped in bright gold. First Edition Limited 500 copies. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No dust jacket. 8vo. xvi 170pp. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. Constable & Co., Ltd. / R. R. Bowker Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 022259
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BRUSSEL SMITH Bernard 1914 89
Signed First Day Cover
One of America's leading wood engravers known for his scenes of the urban working classes in the 1940s and '50s. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Buffalo New York on 1977 August 4 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "United States & Canada Peace Bridge 1927-77" stamp at upper right and handsome ArtCraft engraved cachet at left. Near the center in blck ballpoint Brussel-Smith signs. A classy example of this artist's virtuoso wood engraving technique -- and an uncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25205
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Brustein Robert
Dumbocracy in America: Studies in the Theatre of Guild 1987-1994
New York NY: Ivan R. Dee 1994. A nice reading copy. Pages are clean and bright. Binding is tight. Book and jacket show some shelfwear. Boards are bowed. First Edition 1st printing. Hard Cover. Good/Good . Ivan R. Dee Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 88095 ISBN : 1566630606 9781566630603
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Bruton Eric
Clocks & Watches
Paul Hamlyn 1968. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Paul Hamlyn Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 031838
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BRUTON ERIC
CLOCKS & WATCHES
PAUL HAMLYN 1969. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. SECOND PRINT. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. PAUL HAMLYN PUB. 1969 2ND IMPRESSION. 140 PPS. PROFUSELY ILL. IN COLOR & B & W. HARDCOVER BOOK AND DUST JACKET ARE CLEAN AND SECURE WHITE SPINE ON DUST JACKET. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. PAUL HAMLYN Hardcover
Bookseller reference : N989 ISBN : 0600006425 9780600006428
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Bruton Eric
Clocks & Watches 1400-1900
Arthur Baker Ltd. London 1967. 208 VG/good hardcover marker on front flyleaf. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Arthur Baker Ltd. London Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 004188
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Bruton Eric
Clocks and Watches 1400-1900
New York: Frederick A. Praeger. Nearly fine copy in very good dust jacket. 1967. 1st. hardcover. 8vo 209 pp. . Frederick A. Praeger hardcover
Bookseller reference : BOOKS089497I
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Bruton Eric.
Clocks and Watches 1400-1900
Arthur Barker Limited. London 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover. Cloth out of print 206 pages illustrated. Very good condition in very good dust jacket. Arthur Barker Limited., London hardcover
Bookseller reference : 980112.15
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Bruton Eric
Diamonds Second Edition
Radnor Pennsylvania U.S.A.: Chilton Book Co. 1978. Book. Very Good . Hardcover. 4to - over 9� - 12" tall. 532 pp. Black faux-leather covers minor corner wear. Spine not quite square. Name and date on ffep. B&W photographs and illustrations. Illustrated black dj minor shelf wear a mylar cover. Heavy may need additional postage. Chilton Book Co. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : jb010442 ISBN : 0801967899 9780801967894
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Bruton Eric
DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES
Bonanza. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Light scuffing sunning on DJ spine. 1958. Hardcover. 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Bonanza hardcover
Bookseller reference : 52345
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Bruton Eric
Dictionary Of Clocks And Watches
NY: Bonanza Books. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1963. Third Printing. Hardcover. Cover has light wear - there is some edge discoloration from age/handling - text is not marked. Dust jacket has some edge wear chipping and some discoloration. DJ improved with new clear Brodart mylar cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 201 pages . Bonanza Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 30330
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Bruton Eric
Dictionary of Clocks and Watches
New York: Bonanza 1963. 201pp bibliography bw ills & diags. Or yellow cloth in jacket. Gift notation of front free endpaper. Jacket rubbed with chips 2 tears and creases spine faded. Comprehensive dictionary of terms dealing with all aspects of watches and clocks both for collectors and repairers. Fifth Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo. Bonanza Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002814
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Bruton Eric
Dictionary of Clocks and Watches
Bonzana Books 1963 1963. VG/Fair; foxing on top/bottom edges; owner's name/address and store label on FFEP; DJ chipped corners torn piece missing from top of rear DJ moderate shelfwear. Bonzana Books, 1963 unknown
Bookseller reference : 1652
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Bruton Eric
The History of Clocks and Watches
New York: Rizzoli International Publications 1979. HEAVY. 287 pages illustrated with color and b/w photos line drawings glossary bibliography index. Black cloth boards in price-clipped dust-jacket with illustrated slipcase. The author traces the history of timepieces from the simple shepherd's dial made of clay through heavy iron Gothic turret clocks the invention of the pendulum in the mid-17th century to the perfection of the escapement. Accompanying this history ar the stories of the men who revolutionized principles of timekeeping in their day men such as Sully Le Roy Greguet Tompion and Harrison. The book also covers clock cases beautiful examples of the jeweller engraver enameller and woodcarver. There is a special chapter on the great clocks and watches of the world which includes Stonehenge as well as Jens Olsen's 20th-century masterpieces of precision. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to. Rizzoli International Publications hardcover
Bookseller reference : 023106 ISBN : 0847802612 9780847802616
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Bruton Eric
The History of Clocks and Watches
NY: Crescent Books 1982. 1st printing thus reprint of 1979 edition. VG/VG dust jacket. 288 p. color frontis color/bw photos/illus biblio index 4to; Crescent Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 43718 ISBN : 0517377446 9780517377444
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Bruton Eric
The History of Clocks and Watches
New York New York U.S.A.: Crescent Books 1982. 287pp/profusely illustrated in colour and b&w . Glossary bibliography index. An excellent history of time and timepieces delving back into the earliest of times to those prehistoric scientists who first set up sticks to note the passing of the seasons and bringing the reader up to date with the latest of atomic clocks. DJ scratched. Clean. 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Crescent Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 005438 ISBN : 0517377446 9780517377444
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Bruton Eric
The History of Clocks & Watches
Topsfield Massachusetts U.S.A.: ORBIS PUBLISHING COMPANY 1979 first edition book is tight with no markings minor rubbing to dj . First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Book. ORBIS PUBLISHING COMPANY hardcover
Bookseller reference : 005476 ISBN : 0856130796 9780856130793
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BRUTON ERIC
THE HISTORY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES
NY: CRESCENT BOOKS 1979. HARDCOVER. VG/VG. CRESCENT BOOKS
Bookseller reference : 000268 ISBN : 0517377446 9780517377444
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Bruton Eric
The Longcase Clock
New York: Praeger 1968. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 2nd printing 1969; light foxing to top edge of text block dust jacket price-clipped with foxing to exposed area of flaps. <p>With illustration on 22 black and white plates. 26 figures accompany the text.</p> <br/> <br/> Praeger hardcover
Bookseller reference : 10807
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Bruton, Eric
Antique Clocks and Clock Collecting
96 pages including index. Abundantly illustrated. Written especially for the ordinary collector, this book shows that one does not have to be rich to enjoy starting and building up a collection of clocks. 95 illustrations, 30 in colour. Moderate wear to unmarked book. Average wear to illustrated, price-clipped dust jacket which bears light beige discolouration at top edge of front panel. Solid copy. Book
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Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner Staff
Bruun Rasmussen: Vejle Auktion No. 105; Kunst og Design 24-26 Januar 2006
Copenhagen Denmark: Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner 2006. Text in Danish language. Paperback auction catalogue with lightly bumped spine ends and lightly creased front upper leading corner. One closed tear on spine body. Pages are clean binding is sound and text remains clear throughout. T. paperback. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Used. Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner Paperback
Bookseller reference : 418715
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Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner Staff
Bruun Rasmussen: Vejle Auktion No. 86; Kunst og Indbo 10-14 Marts 2003
Copenhagen Denmark: Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner 2003. Text in Danish language. Paperback auction cataloge with bumped and nicked spine ends and lightly creased leading corners. Pages are clean and tight throughout. T. paperback. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Used. Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner Paperback
Bookseller reference : 418714
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Bruyer Georges Shakespeare William
Paire d'estampes sur satin pour le gardes de Hamlet de William Shakespeare illustrations de Georges Bruyer.
Paris: Auguste Blaizot et Ren� Kieffer 1913. Livre. Illus. by Georges Bruyer. Tr�s bon. En Feuilles. Ed. originale. Paris Auguste Blaizot et Ren� Kieffer 1913. "Collection eclectique". Paire d'estampes tir�es sur satin 28 x 19 cm pour les gardes des exemplaires confi�s � la reliure. Rare. Ces estampes tir�es � part �taient utilis�e par Ren� Kieffer pour les gardes des exemplaires de ce livre qu'on lui donnait � relier. Bel �tat. MONOD 10286. Auguste Blaizot et Ren� Kieffer Paperback
Bookseller reference : 1731
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Bruyere M. De la
Les Caracteres ou les Moers de ce ciecle NouveeEdition augmentee de la Deense de M. De la Bruyere t ces caracteres par M.Coste Tome Premier
Amsterdam: Changuion 1754. Ganzlederband etwas berieben anfangs etwas fleckig Text nicht beschaedigt LR 2 4 Changuion unknown
Bookseller reference : 80694
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Bryan C. D. B.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 100 Years of Adventure and Discovery
New York: Harry Abrams. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0810913763 . Very Good with no dust jacket; All edges gilded ; Color and b/w Photographs; 484 pages . Harry Abrams hardcover
Bookseller reference : 10886 ISBN : 0810913763 9780810913769
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BRYAN CDB. C. D.
THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 100 YEARS OF ADVENTURE & DISCOVERY
New York NY U.S.A.: ABRAMS 1987. Book. New. Hardcover. First EDITION. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. BRIGHT YELLOW DUST JACKET ON HARDCOVER BOOK. HARRY N. ABRAMS. 1987 FIRST EDITION. 484 PPS. PROFUSELY ILL. BOOK IS CLEAN BRIGHT AND SECURE UNREAD. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. ABRAMS Hardcover
Bookseller reference : N798 ISBN : 0810913763 9780810913769
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BRYAN Charles W. 1867 1945
Signature and Salutation
The younger brother of perennial presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan served twice as Nebraska governor 1923-25 1931-35 twice as mayor of Lincoln Nebraska 1915-17 1935-37 and in 1924 was Democratic vice presidential candidate together with presidential candidate John W. Davis. Large bold "yours truly / Charles W. Bryan" in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 42560
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Bryan Paul G. Editor
El Rodeo 1935 Yearbook Of The University Of Southern California
California: The Associated Students of the University of Southern California 1935. First Edition . Brown Cloth. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 12 1/4" Tall. Photographs. 439 Pages Clean <br/> <br/> The Associated Students of the University of Southern California hardcover
Bookseller reference : 040108
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Bryan William Jennings editor
"THE COMMONER"; Vol. 4 Nos. 15 & 16 Whole Nos. 171 & 172 April 29 & May 6 1904
Lincoln Nebraska: William J. Bryan 1904. Original editions. Original self-wraps. Very Good. Two issues of Bryan's weekly tabloid 16 pages each containing his political views and news of the day that supported his political views. 14.5" x 10.75" <br/><br/> William J. Bryan paperback
Bookseller reference : 031347
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BRYAN William Jennings Jr. 1899 1978
Autograph Note Signed
The only son of the famed politician and orator was a noted attorney U.S. District Attorney in Arizona 1915-20 and Collector of Customs for the port of Los Angeles 1938-53. ANS 1p 7�" X 10�" n.p. 1931 December 4. Addressed to Henry T. Rainey 1860-1934 Illinois congressman. Very good. Paper clip stain at upper left else clean and nice. On personal letterhead Bryan notes "I was much interested in the enclosed clipping from one of our local papers. Especially in what you have said regarding silver and the tariff question. You may be interested in the enclosed copy of a speech I have been making on these subjects." Alas neither of these mentioned enclosures is present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31414
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Bryan G. McLeod
Whither Africa
Richmond Virgnia: John Knox Press 1961. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 12ni 157 pages. Hardcover with a white and brown dust jacket. Jacket is rubbed and worn with edge tears and creases and with a chip at the headcap of the spine. The book is sound with secure inner hinges. Endpapers foxed; text is clean. Appears to be signed by Bryan. Inscription on the front flyleaf reads "To Selma and Wade North Carolina's contribution to Louisiana Bryan WFC 1963". The initial before "Bryan" could be a G an F a T an F. Bryan was a professor at Wake Forest College in North Carolina. <br/> <br/> John Knox Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 023119
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Bryan Nelson
The Bass and Its Seabirds
Privately Published 2000. Book condition: VG with very faint marks to cover; slight browning original price sticker to rear. 48 pages; illustrated. Inscribed verso title page: "Best wishes/Bryan Nelson/Aug. 2000". A bright copy. Signed by Author. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Privately Published
Bookseller reference : 006163
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Bryan Richards Creator and Artist
Sedona Vortex Tarot
Sedona AZ: Bryan Richards 1996. CAME FROM THE ESTATE SALE OF A SMOKER! Very Good cards in Good box with small staple bound manual. Some tanning to card edges but overall in real nice shape. Number of Cards: 78 . <P><BR>We go through all of our Tarot and oracle items to be sure All Cards are included. All the cards are put into exact order by suits and Major Arcanum so there can be no mistake of there being a missing card. If a card is missing we do not offer the item for sale. </P><P><BR> The Sedona Vortex Tarot has drawn its inspiration in imagery and titling from the Sedona area in Arizona. The art is a colourful collage of illustrations photographs and scenery. . Card Deck. Very Good. Bryan Richards Paperback
Bookseller reference : 16105
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BRYANT ALURA
SONGS FOR CHILDREN
AMERICAN BOOK CO 1927. Book. Illus. by EUNICE HOLMES STEPHENSON RUTH M. HALLOCK WINIFRED BROMHALL. Good. Hardcover. PROBABLY FIRST. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. ORANGE BOARDS W/BLACK LETTERING. AMERICAN BOOK CO. 1927 PROBABLY FIRST EDITION . 80 PPS. ILL. INCLUDES WORDS AND MUSICAL NOTES. BOOK IS CLEAN BRIGHT AND SECURE. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. AMERICAN BOOK CO Hardcover
Bookseller reference : N1275
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Bryant Arthur
King Charles II
Longmans Green 1936. Hardcover. Used; Good. No dust jacket. Foxing throughout. Previous owners inscription. Wear to extremities. Printed date 1949. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2956567</p> Longmans Green hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2956567
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Bryant Arthur
The age of elegance 1812-1822
Collins 1950. Fifth Impression. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. Dust jacket torn. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2802901</p> Collins hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2802901
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Bryant Barry Et Al; Martingale & Co
COLLECTOR'S COMPASS; '60s AND '70's DECOR
Woodinville WA: Martingale 2001. 128pp. Indexed. Glossary. Book list. Color and black & white illustrations. Soft Cover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Martingale Paperback
Bookseller reference : 19783 ISBN : 1564773787 9781564773784
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Bryant Barry Et Al; Martingale & Co
COLLECTOR'S COMPASS; '50s DECOR
Woodinville WA: Martingale 2000. 128pp. Indexed. Glossary. Book list. Color and black & white illustrations. Soft Cover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Martingale Paperback
Bookseller reference : 19786 ISBN : 1564773469 9781564773463
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Bryant Billy
Children of Ol' Man River: The Life & Times of a Showboat Trouper
Chicago: R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company / The Lakeside Press. Fine with no dust jacket. 1988. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full brown cloth gilt lettering on spine gilt medallion on cover t.e.g. Illustrated with numerous color and B&W photographs and maps. This volume is in perfect pristine condition unmarked unread tight square and clean. AS NEW. . The Lakeside Classics Series. Color and B&W Illustrations. 16mo 6" - 7" tall. lxix 360 pp . R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company / The Lakeside Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 19921
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Bryant Billy
Children of Ol' Man River: The Life & Times of a Showboat Trouper
Chicago: The Lakeside Press / R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1988. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full brown cloth gilt lettering on spine gilt medallion on cover t.e.g. Illustrated with numerous color and B&W photographs and maps. Gilt on spine is slightly faded else fine; unmarked tight square and clean. NEAR FINE. . The Lakeside Classics Series. Vol. 86. Color and B&W Illustrations. 16mo 6" - 7" tall. lxix 360 pp . The Lakeside Press / R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 17894
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Bryant Billy
CHILDREN OF OL' MAN RIVER
Chicago: R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company / The Lakeside Press. New with No dust jacket as issued. 1988. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full brown cloth gilt lettering on spine gilt medallion on cover t.e.g. Illustrated with numerous color and B&W photographs and maps. The life of a family on a showboat on the Mississippi River. . The volume is in perfect pristine condition unmarked tight square and clean still in its original shrink-wrap. AS NEW. . The Lakeside Classics Series. Vol. 86. Color and B&W Illustrations. 16mo 6" - 7" tall. lxix 360 pp . R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company / The Lakeside Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2548
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Bryant David
Wooden Clock Cases
Mechanicsburg PA: Stackpole Books 1995. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Dark red color pictorial wraps. Minor shelf/handling wear. 159 pp. illus. Firm binding with minor lean. 1st ptg. complete number line. Stackpole Books Paperback
Bookseller reference : 047539 ISBN : 0811725979 9780811725972
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BRYANT EDWIN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES THE BEAR QUEST OF CALIFORNIA
HURST & CO 1999. Book. Fair. Hardcover. LATER PRINT. 16mo - over 5�" - 6�" tall. HURST & CO. THE BEAR CONQUEST OF CALIFORNIA. 452 PPS. PAGES DARKENED. NOT DATED 1800'S. . LIGHT GREEN BOARDS. TEXT IS SECURE. PLEASE NOTE THIS BOOK DOES NOT HAVE A DATE. A DATE WAS ADDED TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM ONLY. 16mo - over 5�" - 6�" tall. HURST & CO Hardcover
Bookseller reference : N295
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Bryant Ernie
Making Space: Remodeling for More Living Area
Blue Ridge Summit: Tab Books 1992. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st edn VG 220pps index ill. Tab Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 91246
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Bryant HB. & HD. Stratton & SS. Packard H. B. H. D. S. S.
Bryant & Stratton's Counting House Book-Keeping
New York: Ivison blakeman Taylor & Co. 1863. Civil war era book. From fep: "Containing a Complete Exposition of the Science of Accounts in its Application to the Various Departments of Business; including Complete Sets of Books in Wholesale and Retail Merchandising Farming Settlement of Estates Forwarding Commission Banking Exchange Stock Brokerage etc. with full explanations and appropriate remarks on the customs of trade; and examples of the most important business forms in use. Genealogists and family historians: the name in the book is S.A. Walker from Pembroke Decorative bluish cloth sunned and faded with decorative embossing on covers and spine. Chipped head and heel of spine and some tears and a small chip on spine. Significant edgewear bumped and worn corners and some small stains on ink spots on covers. Stain on inside cover; name on fep name in beautiful antique script on blank page following fep. There is some intermittent foxing mostly in the margins and we note a tiny ink stain on outside pages and in margin of pages 367 - 373. There are also marks perhaps fingermarks of ink stains in the margins of some pages. Overall pages are quite bright. Please see our photographs for sample pages. Names inside back cover. Last stitch on bottom cover is missing slightly shaken; front cover is partly disbound missing the top half of stitches. We also note a light waterstain in the margin of fep through page 9. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning. . First. Decorative Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Ivison, blakeman, Taylor & Co. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001546
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BRYANT J.
Amongst Other Things Antiques
N.p.: J. Bryant 1987. Paperback. 8vo. Stiff pictorial tan wrappers. 126pp. Illustrations. Near fine. Probable sole edition of this self-published memoir by an English antiques dealer. J. Bryant paperback
Bookseller reference : 6198
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Bryant J. H. Signature Of Participant Olive Percival
Anniversary Exercises On The Birthdays Of William Cullen Bryant Nov. 3 1881 And Henry W. Longfellow Feb. 27 1882 By The Sheffield Public Schools. Ownership Signature And Rare "Yellow Bouquet" Bookplate Of The Califonia Writer Olive Percival One Of The Presenters Here
Princeton Illinois: Sheffield Public Schools / Republican Print / Republican Book And Job Printing House 1882. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 14 Pp. Printed Brochure Tipped Into A Binding Of Flexible Boards With Green Patterned Design Probably By Percival. Ownership Signature Of California Writer Olive Percival Who Is Listed As "Ollie Percival" The First Presenter In The Longfellow Program And With Her Note Of The Principal's Name Mrs. Joseph A. Mercer Also With Her Handwritten Label "Sheffield School - 1881 And 1882-" On Front Cover. Also With Her Square Bookplate An Illustration Of A Bouquet Of Yellow Flowers With Green Stems And Initials O P At Sides. Very Scarce; Worldcat Shows Only One Institutional Holding At The Lincoln Presidential Library In Springfield. Light Wear And Browning. <br/> <br/> Sheffield Public Schools / Republican Print / Republican Book And Job Printing House paperback
Bookseller reference : 033213
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BRYANT John Howard 1807 1902
Autograph Quotation Signed
The younger brother of poet William Cullen Bryant was an Illinois poet farmer politician and newspaper editor; his books of verse include "Poems Written from Youth to Old Age 1824-1884" 1885 and "The Life and Poems of John Howard Bryant" 1894. AQS 1p 5" X 8" Princeton Illinois 1895 May 20. Very good. Faint bit of age toning. Stanza from a poem handsomely penned in brown ink in old age: "There is no breath of common air / No ray of light from Star or Sun / No Shade of beauty anywhere; / But whispers of the Almighty One" nicely signed in full. Bryant does not identify it but this is the penultimate stanza from his poem "The Streams of Life" which appears on pages 227-28 of the "Life and Poems" volume published the year before he penned this excerpt. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27014
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Bryant John H.; Harold NCones N. Co
The Zenith Trans-Oceanic The Royalty of Radios: The Royalty of Radios A Schiffer Book for Collectors
U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd 1995. Inscribed by Bryant inside the front cover very clean tight and bright soft cover. Signed by Author. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Schiffer Pub Ltd Paperback
Bookseller reference : 015164 ISBN : 0887407080 9780887407086
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Bryant Sir Arthur Robert Lacey Margaret Laing Michael L. Nash James Munson.
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. ROYAL WEDDING: Special Number.
London: ILN and Sketch Ltd 1981. Illustrated by Colour plates. First edition. Publisher's card intact. Stiff wraps. 4to. pp. 63 11. Very Good. Light wear and soil. London: ILN and Sketch Ltd, 1981. paperback
Bookseller reference : OWBILL112719
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