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# AUTEUR: Gardner H.W.
# TITRE: Fort Wayne Indiana 1913 A presentation of her resources achievements and possibilities
# AUTEUR: Gardner H.W. # ÉDITEUR: Fort Wayne news # ANNÉE ÉDITION: 1913 # COUVERTURE: souple cartonnée - cordon tressé - titre brun # DÉTAILS: In 8° oblong broché 117pp. An authentic compilation of the city's industrial and civic activities compiled by H.W.Gardner. Envoi et tampon ”the Paris school of french C.Miichelon”. Edition originale. # PHOTOS visibles sur www.latourinfernal.com
Bookseller reference : 2679
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# AUTEUR:
# TITRE: The letters of JUNIUS -A new edition with notes and general index
# AUTEUR: # ÉDITEUR: Baudry & Lance - Paris # ANNÉE ÉDITION: 1819 # COUVERTURE: Plein cartonnage vert bouteille Bradel - dos à faux nerfs dorés - pièce de titre maroquin rouge - titre doré # DÉTAILS: Deux volumes petit in 8° reliés XXVIII + 237pp. 251pp + 2ff (catalogue). Pages de titre illustrées. # PHOTOS visibles sur www.latourinfernal.com
Bookseller reference : 1843
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'Ann Bridge', pseudonym of Mary Ann Dolling Sanders O'Malley (1889-1974), also known as Cottie Sanders, English novelist and fri
'Anne Bridge' pseudonym of the novelist Mary Ann Dolling Sanders O'Malley. Typed Letter Signed 'Ann Bridge' to her admirer 'Miss Cond' Eileen M. Cond .
On letterhead of 27 Charlbury Road Oxford. 13 February 1970. 1p. 4to. She thanks her for her letter and agrees to inscriber her bookplate. 'I am so glad that you have got "The Malady in Madeira"; I do hope you will enjoy it especially as you know Madeira. I think it was rather fun and the plot really up-to-date.' She thanks her for advertising her books as well as buying them calling her 'the perfect fan!' The letter concludes: 'I don't in the least mind being classed with all the ladies you mention though I am ashamed to say I have never read a word of any of them.' Apparently 'Eileen Cond was a book collector who sent out her bookplate to her favorite authors many of whom signed and returned them to her.' On letterhead of 27 Charlbury Road, Oxford. 13 February 1970. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20679
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'B R P' [Bessie Rayner Parkes] [The Ladies' Sanitary Association; The English Woman's Journal, London] [women's suffrage; Victor
Female suffrage; printed pamphlet. The Ladies' Sanitary Association. From the "English Woman's Journal."
The Ladies' Sanitary Association. London: Published at the Office 14a Princes Street Cavendish Square. Printed by Odell & Ives 18 Princes Street Cavendish Square. Undated 1859. 15pp. 8vo. In good condition lightly-aged no wraps disbound. No copy on COPAC or on OCLC WorldCat. [The Ladies' Sanitary Association.] London: Published at the Office, 14a Princes Street, Cavendish Square. [Printed by Odell & I paperback
Bookseller reference : 16215
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'Baron Maseres' [ Francis Maseres ] (1741-1824), English lawyer, Attorney-General of the Province of Quebec:
Francis Maseres lawyer. Autograph Letter in the third person from 'Mr: Baron Maseres' to the printer Robert Wilks regarding the disposal of copies of his 'Scriptores Logarithmici'.
London. 5 March 1807. 1p. landscape 12mo. In fair condition lightly aged with central spike hole. Addressed on reverse 'For Mr: Wilks printer in Chancery Lane'. Having received a letter from 'Dr: Mackay' he gives instructions regarding copies of the fifth volume of the book 'which he proposes to be sent to Newcastle and Inverness and other places in Scotland'. If Wilks has not received copies from the bindery he should 'take the said six copies back from Mr: Maseres's chambers'. He also asks for a copy to be sent to Dr Aikin. [ London. ] 5 March 1807. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17979
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'Barry Cornwall' [Bryan Waller Procter (1787-1874)], English poet and friend of Charles Lamb [William Jerdan, editor of the Lite
'Barry Cornwall' Autograph Note to Jerdan.
Date and place not stated London; circa 1820. On upper half of a piece of quarto paper unevenly torn to make a piece roughly 11 x 18.5 cm. Fair: on aged paper. Part of address from previous letter to 'W. Jerdan <.> 267 Strand <.>' on reverse which is docketed 'Procter Miss Proby Cornwalls poems'. Reads 'I inclose you a note left here for you George says he will review the book for you next week - in the meantime give a flourish in your notice - 'The time does not admit of doing just to the vol. &c &c We are all a Party in this success -'. Jerdan acquired the premises at 267 Strand with his purchase of 'The Satirist' from George Manners and retained them during the early days of his editorship of the 'Literary Gazette' beginning circa 1819. Date and place not stated [London; circa 1820?]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 8144
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'Benny Hill' [Alfred Hawthorne Hill] (1924-1992), English comedian famed for his television series 'The Benny Hill Show', and hi
Benny Hill English comedian famed for his television series ‘The Benny Hill Show’. Signed Autograph Inscription to black and white publicity photograph with Autograph Note Signed on reverse.
No date or place but the portrait of Hill apparently dating from the 1960s or early 1970s. Despite criticism for his supposedly sexist humour Hill’s work was admired by men from the novelist Anthony Burgess to Michael Jackson and Burt Reynolds. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. In good condition lightly aged with light traces of glue from mount on reverse. An 8.5 x 14 cm photographic print carrying an 8.5 x 10.5 cm black and white head and shoulders shot of a smirking Hill staring fixedly at the viewer in black top. Inscribed in light ink in the blank patch beneath the image: ‘To Eric / Cheers! / Benny Hill’. Autograph Note Signed with initials on reverse in darker ink: ‘ “Ta†for the cutting. / B. H.’ See Image of photo. No date or place, but the portrait of Hill apparently dating from the 1960s or early 1970s. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26315
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'Capt Lahrbush' [Frederick Lahrbush] (d 1877), English fraudster, Australian convict, New York confidence-trickster and pretende
‘The most barefaced case of pretended centenarianism’: Frederick Lahrbush confidence-trickster and pretended centenarian. Signed Autograph Inscription claiming that he was ‘born March 9th. 1766.’
In another hand: ‘Written Oct 7. 1870.’ New York. During Lahrbush’s lifetime William John Thoms in his ‘Human Longevity’ 1873 described his claim to have been born in 1766 as ‘the most barefaced case of pretended centenarianism which has ever come under my notice’. ‘Capt. Lahrbush’ who claimed to have been born in 1766 ended his days in New York. He also claimed to have guarded Napoleon in St Helena and to have obbained a lock of Bonaparte’s hair there. In fact he was court-martialled for fraud in 1818 and sent as a convict to Australia. See Roberts and Roussac ‘Authenticating a Lock of Napoleon’s Hair: The Bizarre and Dubious Career of Frederick Lahrbush’ ‘The Gazette’ 2002 and the article on the Rollins College Archive website ‘Enough Hair to Carpet Versailles’ On 11.5 x 5 cm slip of paper laid down part of leaf from an album. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. In a remarkably bold hand reads ‘F: Lahrbush / born March 9th. 1766.’ Beneath this in a small contemporary hand: ‘written Oct. 7. 1870.’ See image. In another hand: ‘Written Oct 7. 1870.’ [New York.] unknown
Bookseller reference : 24123
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'Clemence Dane' [pen name of Winifred Ashton (1888-1965)], English novelist and playwright:
‘Yes I suppose the name did come from the Church’: ‘Clemence Dane’ pen name of Winifred Ashton English novelist and playwright. Typed Letter Signed ‘Clemence Dane’ to ‘Mrs. Bagnall’ thanking her for her kind words regarding ‘Broome Stages’.
15 September no year. On letterhead of Hunthay near Axminster Devon. See her entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p landscape 12mo. In fair condition lightly aged with curling to inner edge. Central vertical fold. She thanks her for writing about ‘Broome Stages’ and is glad she enjoyed it. ‘You are quite right it is a pleasure and an encouragement to hear that a book makes friends.’ She concludes ‘Yes I suppose the name did come from the Church: it gave me the idea but it was pure chance there is no association.’ 15 September [no year]. On letterhead of Hunthay, near Axminster, Devon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26286
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'Eric Broad' (Frederic E Wright), English poet [W Kineton Parkes; John Ruskin; William Marwick; the Ruskin Reading Guild]:
'Eric Broad' Frederic E. Wright poet Three Autograph Letters Signed two 'Eric Broad/Frederic E Wright.' and one 'Frederic E Wright/Eric Broad.' to W. Kineton Parkes assistant editor of the journal of the Ruskin Reading Guild 'Igdrasil'
20 and 22 January and 3 March 1890; all from Scarsdale Great Malvern. All three items in very good condition. Interesting series of letters by an obscure 1890s poet. Letter One 12mo 7 pp: Although he realises that some are 'rather poor' he is sending through his brother possibly the artist Alan Wright 1864-1959 'all the lyrics I have by me': 'I have not had time to "weed" yet being veryy busily engaged writing lyrics for a Comedy-Opera 'Ethelinda or a Philanthropic Fad' 1890 on which he collaborated with Hamilton O. Wylde - & a libretto for Operetta; also been trying my hand at very sensational prose'. He has 'quite forgotten' the poem 'Yesterday': 'There is a lyric in the brown-paper-covered book "But Yesterday" - but I do not know if that is the one.' He will 'submit a Sonnet or something to "Igdrasil" shortly'. He misses 'Comus' a magazine edited by Parkes 1888-9: 'as there was always something to attract one in it - more than can be said for most mushroom-papers do forgive the epithet - it was not intended of this era'. He has been 'rather shakey' 'suffering with nicotine poisoning of the lower lip'. He is sending Parkes the 'last collection of my verses' entitled 'In Idle Hours' no copy on COPAC. 'It is coverless - Pardon that - I trust the inside will gain your favour. It is out of print - & only 12 copies were printed. Three on rough-edged paper - others as this one. It is I regret one of the follies of a year past. Cavil not therefore O Critic - but pity the poor deluded youth!' Letter Two 12mo 1 p: Parkes's 'friend may like to see the enclosed lyrics not present - which I have just written.' Letter Three 12mo 4 pp: Apologises for asking for the return of his lyrics 'safe to hand to night'. 'The Composer I sent to however was hard to please: in fact I was unable to do business with him'. He has a 'little collection of Sonnets . in the press' nothing on COPAC under either Broad or Wright. Wonders whether Parkes will 'put the Sonnet "Igdrasil" in the magazine of that name'. 'I suppose "Comus" will appear again "pro bono publico" - I have been writing short stories lately for which I seem to have a slight gift.' In fact my first was well received by a large firm & I am awaiting further hearing from them.' Hopes he may send 'anything in the poetry-line for insertion in "Igdrasil" as I shall submit nothing but what is worthy of my best attempts'. In a postscript reports that the libretto on which he has been collaborating see above is 'now musically complete' and 'on the eve of printing prior to copyrighting. It is of novel & original plot & action.' 20 and 22 January and 3 March 1890; all from Scarsdale, Great Malvern. unknown
Bookseller reference : 6299
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'F Anstey', pseudonym of the English humorist Thomas Anstey Guthrie (1856-1934) [John Gideon Wilson (1876-1963), proprietor of t
‘‘F. Anstey’ pseudonym of the English humorist Thomas Anstey Guthrie. Autograph Letter Signed ‘Anstey Guthrie’ to J. G. Wilson proprietor of the London booksellers J. & E. Bumpus.
31 October 1931. On letterhead of 24 Holland Park Road Kensington W. London. See the two men’s entries in the Oxford DNB. In good condition on the first leaf of bifolium. There are extensive pencil annotations in a later hand on the second leaf. Very neatly written. Addressed to ‘J. G. Wilson Esqre.’ and signed ‘Anstey Guthrie’. He has ‘much pleasure’ in answering Wilson’s question. ‘‘Shut Out’ is a short story of mine which was published in Longmans Magazine about 1895 or 6 afterwards included in a volume of short stories under the title of “The Talking Horseâ€. I think published by Messrs. Smith & Elder - but now long out of print. “The Talking Horse†is included in “Humour & Fantasy†but not “Shut Outâ€.’ See Image. 31 October 1931. On letterhead of 24 Holland Park Road, Kensington, W. [London] unknown
Bookseller reference : 26201
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'Helen Mathers' [pen name of Ellen Buckingham Mathews (1853-1920); Helen Reeves; Mrs Reeves], English popular novelist:
'Helen Mathers' Autograph Letter Signed 'Helen Mathers. Helen Reeves' to unnamed male correspondent.
1 December 1879; on letterhead of 6 Grosvenor Street London W. 12mo 3 pp. Bifolium. Spike hole through both leaves not affecting text. Fair on aged paper. She states that 'The story would be ready to commence the 2nd. week in March.' She then gives a list of her five 'other works besides Comin' thro the Rye'. The first two in the list are said to have passed through '3 editions' and of the second in the list 'a further is in preparation'. 1 December 1879; on letterhead of 6 Grosvenor Street, [London] W. unknown
Bookseller reference : 8259
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'Kate Carney' [stage name of Catherine Mary Shea, nee Pattinson] (1869-1950), English music hall artiste, known as 'The Cockney
‘Kate Carney’ stage name of music hall artiste Catherine Mary Shea ‘The Coster Comedienne’. Autograph Letter Signed thanking theatre historian W. J. Macqueen-Pope for the ‘nice write up’ and asking for help in finding an editor for her memoirs.
14 March 1949; 60 Christchurch Road Streatham Hill SW2 London. From the Macqueen-Pope papers see his entry in the Oxford DNB. 2pp 8vo. In good condition lightly aged and worn and folded three times for postage. She asks him to send ‘3 or 4 more copies’ of his ‘nice write up in the “Sunday Chronicle†March 13th.’ as she would like to send ‘a copy to Australia Canada & America as there is some talk about my going to America in the near future’. She has ‘tried all over Streatham and Brixton and it seems impossible to get a copy anywhere’ and will be happy to pay the cost. She would ‘also like to ask you if you could put me in touch with anyone who could write up my memoirs for me’. 14 March 1949; 60 Christchurch Road, Streatham Hill, SW2 [London]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24524
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'Max O'Rell' [Leon Paul Blouet] (1847-1903), French author and journalist who wrote in English for British and American markets,
'Max O'Rell' Léon Paul Blouet French author and journalist. Cabinet Card photographic portrait by Taber of San Francisco signed 'Max O'Rell'; with Autograph Letter Signed to his lecture agent E. W. Appleton regarding fees.
Letter to Appleton: 14 December 1885; 2 Lime Grove Uxbridge Road W. London Cabinet Card by Taber 8 Montgomery Street 'opposite the Palace and Grand Hotels' San Francisco; undated. ONE: Cabinet Card: 13.5 x 10 cm photographic head-and-shoulders portrait of Blouet smartly-dressed with glasses and handlebar moustache mounted on 16.5 x 10.5 cm card with printed details of the photographers Taber's printed in gold below the image and an elaborate advertisement for the firm printed in brown on the reverse. In fair condition lightly aged. Inscribed on the base of the print: 'Yours Sincerely Max O'Rell'. TWO: Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mr Appleton' i.e. E. W. Appleton. 1p 12mo. On bifolium. 14 December 1885; 2 Lime Grove Uxbridge Road W. London In fair condition aged and worn with central spike hole. He is enclosing a cheque for £3 9s 6d 'which I believe you will find correct to amount of fees received of me.' In a postscript he asks him on acknowledging receipt of the cheque to 'please say if I can see you on Wednesday at Clifford's Inn at about 2 p.m. M. O'R.' The Woodson Research Centre Rice University Houston has a collection of Blouet's letters to Appleton who acted as agent for his lectures see J. Verhoeven 'Jovial Bigotry: Max O’Rell and the Transnational Debate over Manners and Morals in 19th Century France Britain and the United States' 2012. Letter to Appleton: 14 December 1885; 2 Lime Grove, Uxbridge Road, W. [London] Cabinet Card by Taber, 8 Montgomery Street, 'oppo unknown
Bookseller reference : 22785
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'Mr Flotsam and Mr Jetsam' [Bentley Collingwood Hilliam [born Smailes] (1890-1968), English tenor, pianist and songwriter, and M
‘Mr Flotsam and Mr Jetsam’ musical duo B. C. Collingwood and Malcom McEachern. Autograph Signature with stylized self-portrait of ‘Flotsam’ Bentley Collingwood Hilliam tenor pianist and songwriter.
No date or place. ‘Mr Flotsam and Mr Jetsam’ are regarded as precursors of Flanders and Swan. The present item is on a 14 x 13 cm leaf torn from an album. The high-acidity paper is discoloured otherwise in good condition with no chipping or wear. Entirely blank on both sides apart from the autograph ‘Flotsam’ with diagonal flourish beneath a highly stylized and simplified portrait of flotsam seated at his piano. A nice and unusual item. See Image No date or place. unknown
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'Ralom and Rosa', English clowns ('International Comedy Musicans with Concertinas & Piano') [Walter James Macqueen-Pope (1888-1
‘Ralom and Rosa’ English clown routine. Typed Letter Signed from ‘Rosa’ to theatre historian W. Macqueen-Pope singing the praises of their act and threatening to leave for the continent if they cannot find ‘the right recognition’ in England.
16 December 1956; on letterhead of ‘International Comedy Musicans with Concertinas & Piano / Clown / Ralom and Rosa’ 29 Hibbert Road Leyton London E17. From the Macqueen-Pope papers. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p 4to. On light-blue paper with letterhead in dark-blue and red. Signed ‘Ralom’ with ‘RALOM & ROSA’ typed beneath. In good condition lightly aged. Writing to MP at the Evening News London. ‘There has sic been quite a few remarks passed by critics of the “paucity†of Acts in the Variety profession. My Act which comprises good clean comedy and expert musicianship is one of the most successful Acts from “an audience point of view†in the business to-day and obviously what audiences want.’ MP could ‘ascertain the truth’ of this statement by visiting the forthcoming show at Collins’ Musical Hall. He concludes: ‘Owing to the “paucity†of the right recognition we are contemplating leaving the country shortly to try and find recognition on the Continent.’ 16 December 1956; on letterhead of ‘International Comedy Musicans with Concertinas & Piano / Clown / Ralom and Rosa’, 29 Hib unknown
Bookseller reference : 24556
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'Wee Georgie Wood', ie George Wood (1894-1979), popular English music hall performer: i e
'Wee Georgie Wood' i.e. George Wood music hall performer. Autograph Letter Signed 'George.' to 'C. B.' impressario C. B. Cochran regarding two photographs and a 'cutting from the NY Daily Mirror'.
On letterhead of the Savage Club 1 Carlton House Terrace London SW1. 25 September 1947. 1p. 12mo. In fair condition lightly aged with slight rust staining at head from paperclip. Reads: 'Dear C. B/ Choice of two photographs with pleasure that you so flatter me as to want one. Thought the enclosed cuttings from the NY Daily Mirror would interest you. Dont trouble to retain them. Yours George.' Wood was a screen and stage actor and comedian. A dwarf he usually performed as a child. He wrote a weekly column in The Stage and was a stalwart of the Savage Club. He is mentioned by John Lennon in the Beatles song 'Dig It'. On letterhead of the Savage Club, 1 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1. 25 September 1947. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21111
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( ALBUM PUBLICITAIRE ANGLAIS ANCIEN. TABAC )
SOUVENIR OF HER MAJESTY'S. DIAMOND JUBILEE PROCESSION. JUNE 22. June 22nd 1897. With the compliments of W.D. & H.O. WILLS Ltd
S.l -1897 0 in 8 oblong (14x19,5) 1 plaquette reliure cartonnée de l'éditeur, plat supérieur titré en doré ( et sur le plat inférieur: ''Three Castles'' & ''Capstan'' Navy Cut. Tobaccos & cigarettes. W.D. & H.O. Wills, Ltd, Bristol & London ). 10 planches hors-texte en chromolithographie. Bel exemplaire
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( BIBLE )
THE HOLY BIBLE, containing the old and the new. Transated out of the original tongues testament. Tomes 1-2
Cambridge Printed by John Archdeacon, Printer to the University 1775 in 8 (21;5x14) 2 volumes reliures plein maroquin vert de l'époque, dos lisses ornés de riches caissons dorés, plats ornés d'un encadrement de filets et guirlandes dorées, tranches dorées (contemporary green morocco), non paginé, texte sur 2 colonnes, ex-libris sur pièce rectangle de maroquin vert de John Lawes Clarendon, Jamaïca 1 1779 (à l'intérieur des 2 plats supérieurs) Printed by John Archdeacon and sold by John, Francis, & Charles Rivington, Benjamin White, Edward Dilly and Thomas Beecroft, in London; and T. & J. Merrill in Cambridge. Archdeacon was University Printer from 1766 to 1793. Rare exemplaire à provenance Jamaïcaine. Bel exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request )
Bookseller reference : 052681
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( BIBLE in English )
HOLY BIBLE. 2 vols. in 1
Philadelphia: Ed. Barrington and Geo. D. Haswell 1860 circa. Stereotype Edition. Hardcover. Quarto full brown morocco extra-gilt floral covers light tidal stain at gutter and affecting the rear cover a bit inner dentelles lacks its single clasp a.e.g. with a few pressed flowers too. <br/><br/>Illustrated with steel-plate engravings by Richard Westall and others maps Ed. Barrington and Geo. D. Haswell hardcover
Bookseller reference : 250383
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( BIBLE in English )
HOLY BIBLE.Containing the Old and New Testaments .
Baltimore Boston Hartford New York Cincinnati: Gately 1886. Stereotype Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Quarto; full brown morocco extra-gilt covers two steel clasps new leather at the head of the spine all edges gilt. Presented as a gift from Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel List to Mr. & Mrs. David List with several pages of genealogic notes within and spaces for Family Portraits at the end. <br /> <br /> <br/><br/>With many other Inclusions such as a History of Translations of the Bible a History of all Religious Denominations Apocrypha and Psalms in Metre and over 2000 illustrations and maps on Steel Wood and in Colors. The New Testament here has the old King James' version and the revised version arranged in parallel columns for convenience in reference and comparison. Gately hardcover
Bookseller reference : 26093
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( Bible in English ) Chaim Gross
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH IN THE KING JAMES VERSION
New York: Limited Editions Club 1979. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine/poor. Quarto 121 pages quarter sheepskin cloth; glassine dust jacket lacks the spine; in publisher's slipcase scuffed. <br/><br/>Copy no. 881 of 2000. Illustrated with 11 watercolors by Chaim Gross. Introduction by Franklin H. Littell. Signed by both Chaim Gross and Littell. Handsomely printed with large type by A. Colish. Limited Editions Club hardcover
Bookseller reference : 0010610
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( BIBLE in English ). [ Megilat Ester ]. SOLOMON, Bernard, Translator & Artist
THE BOOK OF ESTHER
Statesboro GA: The Boxwood Press 1992. First Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. In a mahogany and copper scroll case with vertical slot and hidden crank handle; with a protective velvet cloth <br/><br/>Only 16cc.Remarkable bilingual presentation / re-interpretation of this Biblical work placing it in the the Reagan / Bush era. Illustrated with 16 color etchings by Bernard Solomon the translator and etcher. He realized there were remarkable parallels between the Biblical story of Esther and that of Anita Hill Clarence Thomas and the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. This interpretation unfolds sequentially as each leaf is unrolled from the 33 in. high scroll holder. The body of the scroll holder is one of the original copper plates used for the etchings which is why it is limited to an edition of only 16. The top and bottom of the handcrafted minaret-style case is finely shaped and polished mahogany by Anthony V. Mann. Designed with a hidden crank to rewind the scroll into the case. Altogether remarkable! The Boxwood Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : DEMO006065I
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( Bible in English ). Queen Mary Psalter, Holy Bible KJV
THE FRANKLIN MINT FAMILY BIBLE / THE HOLY BIBLE: Containing the Old and New Testaments.
Franklin Center PA: The Franklin Mint 1974 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Quarto 1480 pages sculpted sterling silver covers in velvet chemise in publisher's clamshell paper box scuffed with its quarto Prospectus octavo Supplementary Notes typed letter from the Mint Suggestions for the Care of Your Franklin Mint Family Bible and a special leather bookmark but lacking the silver polishing cloth. Calligrapher's inked name for the original purchaser in the Family Records preceding the Bible. Note: WorldCat cites only one copy of this. <br /><br />This is the very special deluxe edition of the King James Version of the Bible in English in a very special binding containing 12 ounces of sterling silver with a cross on top and bottom on the top are the sculpted images of the Four Evangelists: Mark Matthew Luke and John. The design was done by Barcelona silversmith Oriol Sunyer. The illustrations are reproduced - for the first time in a printed book - from the priceless original manuscript in the British Library which was executed in the mid-14th century. "As the most extensively illustrated of all surviving medieval psalters the Queen Mary Psalter is a unique treasure. . The Queen Mary style is one of the three main styles of English painting in the Middle Gothic period which encompasses the years 1280 - 1380. . Of particular interest in the development of the Queen Mary style is the fact that it can be traced to a single artist the Master of the Queen Mary Psalter." The Franklin Mint hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2021569
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( Bible in English )
THE HOLY BIBLE Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the Original Tongues
Lunenberg MA: Edmund Cushing 1830 1831. New Edition. Hardcover. VG contemp. full calf some light waterstains. Quarto; 929 160 pages full calf head of spine chipped heel of spine has a two-inch tear damstaiin at bottom of gutter affecting the preliminary leaves. <br/><br/>Illustrated with full-page woodcuts. Edmund Cushing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2020525
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( Bible in English )
THE HOLY BIBLE Containing the Old and New Testaments:
Worcester & Boston: Isaiah Thomas 1791. First edition. Hardcover. Good. With two of the 50 copperplate engravings from the folio edition plates 29 & 48. Royal quarto 1310 pages contemporary blindstamped full sheep repaired joints and head and foot spine panels replaced and with new endpapers; The frontispiece has been tipped-in on the new endpaper; rear cover very scuffed foxing and spots throughout edgeworn <br /> <br /> a few minor marginal tears and chips some leaves imperfectly sewn in. The Family Record leaves have extensive handwritten notes of the families of Gen. Joseph Badger Jr. Signed by him of Gilmanton Belmont NH father of Gov. Wm. Badger 1834-36. & Charles Jacobs of Gilmanton. <br/><br/>Isaiah Thomas whom Benjamin Franklin called 'the Baskerville of America' was one of the notable publishers during the early days of the Republic.He made every effort to ensure accuracy of the text by comparing some thirty different editions and having the text carefully examined by several clergymen and others who compared it with eight Bibles - Herbert 1353." The First Illustrated Bible printed in America is the 1791 folio Bible by Isaiah Thomas "The most sumptuous American Bible of the eighteenth century" : thus this quarto-sized version of that work is the Second Illustrated Bible printed in America and the first Royal Quarto Bible in English published in American both editions were announced as "completed" on the same date altho vol. 2 of the folio was still in progress. Rumball-Petre 172; Sabin 5173 variant; O'Callaghan pp. 40-42; Hills 30. Evans 23185 states that some copies were issued with no Concordance and 48 additional plates. This state however has only two copperplates as frontispieces of the 50 copperplate engravings from the folio edition plates 29 & 48 . Included are 200 pages of Tables Apocrypha and Family Records Index etc. The subscription price was $7 but half the price could be paid in wheat rye Indian corn butter or pork! It is believed that 1500 copies of each format were printed. "The two Thomas Bibles of 1791 were without doubt far in advance of any other publications of the same kind that had appeared in America in point of typography excellence of paper binding and general execution - Wright EARLY BIBLES OF AMERICA." Isaiah Thomas hardcover
Bookseller reference : 0005591
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( ENGLISH NUMISMATICS ) F. J. LEES
ENGLISH COINS PLATES (56 plates: frontispiece, 47 plates: I-XLVII, et suppl. 8 plates: I-VIII + 1, by F. J. Lees)
S.L.N.D 0 in 8 (22x14,5) 1 volume reliure toilée bleue ancienne, dos lisse titré: English coins, plates, avec 56 planches gravées en noir et blanc de monnaies anciennes (56 plates: frontispiece, 47 plates: I-XLVII, et suppl. 8 plates: I-VIII + 1, by F. J. Lees). Bon exemplaire
Bookseller reference : 33852
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( HIROSHIGE ) - TEXTE EN JAPONAIS ET ANGLAIS.
" Ukiyo-e Meisaku Senshu Vol. 18, Kamagata Meisho by Hiroshige ".
1968 ( Tokyo, 1968 ) ; in-4°, plein cartonnage de l'éditeur illustré en couleurs sous étui illustré de même; texte illustré de 2 vignettes en couleurs et de reproductions en noir et 19 planches hors texte en couleurs ( dont 3 se dépliant d'un seul tenant).
Bookseller reference : 8236
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( Holy Bible in English ). WILSON, Benjamin
THE EMPHATIC DIAGLOTT:
New York & London: Fowler And Wells / L. N. Fowler & Co. 1896 or earlier. Early Fowler Edition. Hardcover. Good. Duodecimo; 4 419 unpaginated leaves 44 pp. of Alphabetical Appendix To The New Testament in the publisher's black embossed cloth with bevelled boards gilt-stamped spine 186 x 127mm rubber-stamped on front pastedown "Private Library / G. H. Bolick / Hickory N.C." Very Scarce. <br/><br/>Benjamin Wilson was a Campbellite before he became a founder of the Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith and was the editor and publisher of "The Gospel Banner". When not editing that journal he created this acclaimed interlinear word by word translation of the New Testament. It was originally issued in parts during 1863-1864 from his print shop in Geneva Illinois. This is the first New York edition of the completed work. After Wilson's death in 1900 the International Bible Students Association bought the rights to his work and began publishing this text in 1902. It continues to be distibuted today by The Watchtower Society a.k.a. Watch Tower Society guaranteeing its continued influence among Bible students. Herbert HISTORICAL CATALOGUE OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE no. 1950: " Although the Library of Congress has a card covering a first New York edition of 1864 no copy has been located. Only one copy of that Geneva Illinois edition has been cited by the Book Auction Records and that was in 2023 it is slightly incomplete. This copy shows only an 1864 copyright date. This is a bi-lingual text with the Greek with an interlineal translation with a readable English text at the right margin. The address of Fowler And Wells is 27 East 21st New York and and by L. N. Fowler 7 Imperial Arcade Ludgate Circus. Fowler And Wells / L. N. Fowler & Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 230309
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( Holy Bible in English ). WILSON, Benjamin
THE EMPHATIC DIAGLOTT:
New York: Fowler And Wells 1865. First Fowler Edition. Hardcover. Fair. 16mo; 4 419 unpaginated leaves 4 44 pp. of Alphabetical Appendix To The New Testament lacking pp. 39ff - supplied in facsimile; recased with the publisher's cloth boards and a new leather spine title-page chipped some other page wear.Scarce. <br/><br/>Benjamin Wilson was a Campbellite before he became a founder of the Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith and was the editor and publisher of "The Gospel Banner". When not editing that journal he created this acclaimed interlinear word by word translation of the New Testament. The Preface tells that this was originally issued in parts during 1863-1864 from his print shop in Geneva Illinois but no copies are known. This is the first New York edition of the completed work. After Wilson's death in 1900 the International Bible Students Association bought the rights to his work and began publishing this text in 1902. It continues to be distibuted today by The Watchtower Society a.k.a. Watch Tower Society guaranteeing its continued influence among Bible students. Herbert HISTORICAL CATALOGUE OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE no. 1950 . Although the Library of Congress has a card covering a first New York edition of 1864 no copy has been located: whereas this copy IS copyrighted 1864 but lacks the statement "Electrotyped by B. Wilson Geneva Illinois." It was issued by Fowler and Wells in 1865". This copy shows only an 1864 copyright date. Only one copy of that Geneva Illinois first book edition is cited in the Book Auction Records and that was in 2023. This is a bi-lingual text with the Greek with an interlineal translation with a readable English text at the right margin. The address of Fowler And Wells is 389 Broadway. A map of the Holy Land was inserted at page 3 before the Appendix. Fowler And Wells hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2020172
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( HOLY BIBLE ) ( Bible in English )
THE HOLY BIBLE. The Authorized or King James Version of 1611 now reprinted with the Apocrypha.
Litchfield Arizona: The Bible Museum 2008. The Deluxe Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Thick folio full pulpit size in Italian Fiscagomma leatherette; in a sturdy publisher's slipcase with thick coverd boards: the coat-of-arms of King James is embossed into the top cover. Out-of-Print. Note: weighs 30 lbs itself and may require some additional shipping charge. <br/><br/>This handsome facsimile edition of the 1611 King James Version of the Bible in English celebrates the 400th Anniversary Edition. The King James Bible is the most printed book in the history of the world This volume comes with a frameable Genuine 2-page Leaf from an original copy of this KJV Bible not packaged originally by the publisher: it is a leaf from the Book of JUDGES. Note: most of the KJVs published after 1768 have 14 fewer books and have 400 word changes and other editorial changes. The Bible Museum hardcover
Bookseller reference : 230380
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( KIYOCHIKA ) - TEXTE EN JAPONAIS ET ANGLAIS.
" Ukiyo-e Meisaku Senshu Vol. 20, Kiyochika".
1968 Tokyo, 1968 ) ; in-4°, plein cartonnage de l'éditeur illustré en couleurs sous étui illustré de même; texte illustré d'1 vignette en couleurs et de reproductions en noir et avec 19 planches en couleurs hors texte.
Bookseller reference : 8237
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( STORER James Sargant ).
The Antiquarian Itinerary comprising specimens of Architecture, monastic, castellated, and domestic; with other vestiges of antiquity in Great Britain. Accompanied with descriptions.
1815 London, 1815 - 1818 ; 5 volumes in-12° ( sur 7); demi-basane fauve à coins de l'époque; illustrés de nombreux bois gravés dans le texte et de 48 planches hors texte gravées sur cuivre par volume ( 240 pour les 5 volumes) . Tables des gravures dans et hors texte à chaque volume.
Bookseller reference : 7572
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(Addison, Joseph and Richard Steele, Hrsg.)
The Spectator. The Eighth Edition. 8 Volumes (= complete).
London, J. Tonson at Shakespear's Head, 1726. Jeweils ca. 300 SS. und mehrere Seiten Index. 8°, geglättetes Kalbsleder der Zeit, rote, goldgeprägte Rückenschildchen (davon eines teils abgeblättert). Ecken etwas bestoßen
Bookseller reference : 23242
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(Allen Press) (Bible in English)
Book of Genesis
Kentfield CA: The Allen Press 1970. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. Tall 4to. 56 leaves unnumbered. Finely printed by hand by Lewis and Dorothy Allen ion all-rag handmade Umbria paper made in Italy. Printed damp on an 1846 Columbian handpress. Decorative page heading in Hebrew with sentences from the first chapter of Genesis. Asian green endshets and guards for the illustratioms.<br /> <p><br /> Bound in Fortuna cloth in an Iranian design hand blocked in Venice. <br /> <p><br /> 24 illustrations engraved by Blair Hughes-Stanton. Title in green and brown woodcuts printed in brown; green and orange used for highlights in the text. The endsheets are lightly faded from the adhesive else this is a fine copy housed in the original slipcase.<br /> <p><br /> One of 140 copies. <br /> <p><br /> Allen Press Bibliography No. 35.<br /> <p>. The Allen Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23542
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(Anglais), Burkard
Jenseits von Kreml und Rotem Platz. Bilder aus Rubland
Schirmer /Mosel Verlag Gm. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. First Edition First Printing. Published by Shirmer/Mosel 1995. Quarto. Gray cloth boards stamped in white. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with light shelf wear and light scratches on back panel. A fine copy of this book of 122 full-color photographs by German photojournalist Hans-Jurgen Burkand. Text is in German. 192 pages. ISBN: 388814727. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles libraries collections. Message us if you have books to sell! Schirmer /Mosel Verlag Gm hardcover
Bookseller reference : 101833 ISBN : 3888147727 9783888147722
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(Atkinson, William).
CORRECT LIST OF THE NAMES OF AND MONEY SUBSCRIBED BY ALL THE MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE BRIDGE STREET INQUISITION. Sixth Edition.
16 p. 8vo. Disbound. William, Atkinson (1758-1846), was ordained priest in 1782, and in 1784 was appointed lecturer at the parish church of Bradford, Yorkshire. At Bradford he was embroiled in various controversies, poetical and political. He kept a printing press in his home and often issued pamphlets of his own on ecclesiastical and political topics under the name of the Old Inquirer. Between 1794 and 1829 he published a further twenty-five pamphlets, all of which took an increasingly reactionary approach to a variety of political, religious, and economic subjects. A consistent target was dissent; at one time he brought out a small serial called The Looking Glass, in which he bitterly expressed his views on this topic. He engaged in a short pamphlet war with `Vindex' (Edward Parsons) on the loyalty of dissenters. Atkinson was described as a `man of rare scholarly attainment, but of somewhat eccentric character' (Venn, Alum. Cant.). He was said to have been of Herculean build. We suspect that the subscribers' list here and the large sums pledged may be fictitious, and part of Atkinson's pamphlet war with a supposed 'Constitutional Association, for Suppressing Seditious Publications'. This pamphlet is VERY SCARCE. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! ENGLAND BOX 5
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(AUDEN (W. H.)) AUDEN (W. H)
For the time being or Where is Francis?
1945 London, Faber & Faber, 1945. 14,5 x 22,5 cm ,124 pp, good condition, no dust jacket
Bookseller reference : 66328
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(BIANCHI G. H.) - SEEMANN Otto.
The mythology of Greece and Rome, with special refrence to its use in art, from the German of O. Seeman, edited by G. H. BIanchi, late scholar of St. Peter's College, Cambridge…With sixty-four illustrations. New revised edition.
1887 London, Chapman and Hall Limited, 1887 ; in-12 de (2) - 275pp. Vignettes en en-tête, illustré dans le texte et à pleine page de 66 dessins; pleine reliure de basane glacée grenat, double filet maigre doré encadrant les plats, dos à nerfs très finement orné de petits fers et fleurons dorés dans des compartiments de filets ondulés et droit dorés, titre doré sur étiquette de maroquin verts, roulette dorée sur les coupes, tranches marbrées, fer doré poussé au 1er plat avec la devise " Vivat Regina floreat ecclesia Stet Fortuna domus".
Bookseller reference : 12007
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(Bible English)
The Bible: that is the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Old and New Testament. Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke and conferred with the best translations in diuers languages. With most profitable annotations vpon all hard places and other things of great importance
London: Robert Barker 1604. Text in Roman type in two columns. Titles within woodcut borders woodcut illustrations head and tail-pieces. 4 190; 117 i.e. 127; 128-187 i.e 197 omitting 129 as issued and other errors in pagination; 121 11 leaves. Complete with the leaf signed Ai preceding the general title. Bound with preceding the Bible: The Booke of Common Prayer with the Psalter or Psalmes of Dauid. Title in red and black within woodcut border. 46 leaves complete. ESTC S93831. Bound with following the Bible: The Whole Booke of Psalmes. 10 70pp only. Lacking terminal three signatures. 4to. Early mottled calf rebacked brass corner pieces and hinges lacks clasps upper cover detached marbled endpapers gilt edges. Provenance: William James signature and inscription dated 1663 on leaf preceding the general title; Frances Garway inscription on brass plate on covers dated 1701; Thomas Bever armorial bookplate inscriptions on endpaper circa 1748; Francis Hutchinson Synge; Arthur John Snow Paget inscription dated 1851 General Theological Seminary bookplate. Text in Roman type in two columns. Titles within woodcut borders woodcut illustrations head and tail-pieces. 4 190; 117 i.e. 127; 128-187 i.e 197 omitting 129 as issued and other errors in pagination; 121 11 leaves. Complete with the leaf signed Ai preceding the general title. Bound with preceding the Bible: The Booke of Common Prayer with the Psalter or Psalmes of Dauid. Title in red and black within woodcut border. 46 leaves complete. ESTC S93831. Bound with following the Bible: The Whole Booke of Psalmes. 10 70pp only. Lacking terminal three signatures. 4to. An excellent example of the Geneva Bible with Tomson's revised New Testament and Junius' Revelation. The principal Bible of 16th-century Protestantism and the Geneva Bible was used by Shakespeare Oliver Cromwell John Knox John Donne and John Bunyan. This edition contains the famous reading "breeches" in Genesis Chapter III verse 7 which first appeared in 1579. Although Barker's imprint on title of this edition reads "Printer to the Queenes most excellent Majestie" the colophon reads "Printer to the Kings most excellent Maiestie" as James I had ascended in March 1603. Darlow & Moole 209; ESTC S159; Herbert 274; STC 2190 Robert Barker unknown
Bookseller reference : 372251
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(Bible English)
The Holy Bible conteyning the Olde Testament and the Newe
London: Deputies of Christopher Barker 1585. Text in black letter in two columns. General title and calendar printed in red and black titles within woodblock frames woodcut map on leaf following NT NT-O3 woodcut initials. 17 536 137pp. New Testament title page present. Lacks preliminary blank lacks the general title with a 1588 title supplied in its place lacks NT leaf V1 Titus 2:12 through Hebrews 1:10 preliminaries bound out of order. Folio 15-5/8x10-1/2 inches. Nineteenth century dark purple morocco covers blocked in blind marbled endpapers red edges. Repairs to voids in preliminaries and several leaves in the beginning of Genesis general title supplied and mounted restoration to the terminal five leaves with some losses else scattered minor staining and edge tears. Scattered early marginalia including an early female ownership signature on page 536. Bookseller's label on front endpaper J. Whereat Weston Super Mare. Text in black letter in two columns. General title and calendar printed in red and black titles within woodblock frames woodcut map on leaf following NT NT-O3 woodcut initials. 17 536 137pp. New Testament title page present. Lacks preliminary blank lacks the general title with a 1588 title supplied in its place lacks NT leaf V1 Titus 2:12 through Hebrews 1:10 preliminaries bound out of order. Folio 15-5/8x10-1/2 inches. The Bishops' version the translation overseen by Matthew Parker. ESTC S156; Herbert 188; STC 2143. Provenance: General Theological Seminary bookplates Deputies of Christopher Barker unknown
Bookseller reference : 372230
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(Bible English Illustrated:) McCallum, Gilbert (ed); Francis Frith (photographer)
The Holy Bible. The Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the Original Tongues and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised by His Majesty's Special Command. Illustrated with Photographs by Francis Frith. The Queen's Bible especially produced in honor of Queen Victoria and the finest photograpically illustrated bible ever produced With 57 albumin prints.
Glasgow Edinburgh and London: William Mackenzie 1862. Deluxe Edition. Two volumes folio 450 x 330 mm published between 1862 and 1863. 16 1344pp. 57 unnumbered leaves of albumin prints 230 x 160mm mounted on card stock. Crimson morocco over wooden boards elaborately tooled in gilt and blind; edges mounted in brass double brass clasps with thistle motif; covers with a broad blind-stamped border around a recessed central panel with the crowned cipher of Queen Victoria in gilt; gilt tooled spine with 5 raised bands; a.e.g. marbled endleaves with gilt dentelles. Covers with some mild traces of use; single crease in each marbled endleaf partially detached in second volume; occasional light to moderate foxing mostly confined to the plate mounts; albumin prints in fine condition often with foxing extending about 5mm from the edges into the mount. Overall a very good set with a fine series of photographs notable for their technical achievment.<br /> <br /> Deluxe edition one of 170 copies complete with all 57 albumen prints. Produced for the 1862 International Exhibition and dedicated to Queen Victoria then recently in mourning for the death of Prince Albert this work appeared at a time when photography though still a laborious and expensive process was just beginning to become a popular activity. Victoria herself was an amateur photographer and "the royal couple had been enthusiastic supporters of photography in England from the beginning; in 1853 they became founding patrons of the Photographic Society Club" K. Fiedorek. Francis Frith 1822-1898 the devout Quaker whose photographic images grace the present work was one of the best-known photographers to work in the Near East and the most commercially successful photographer of the nineteenth century. Finding his elementary studies tedious Frith left school at the age of ten apprenticed with a grocer and eventually started his own business. He later went into printing sold the grocery business to a competitor at a substantial profit and went on to devote himself to photography. "The growing Victorian interest in the East and its exotic and historic attractions caught the attention of this astute businessman" Perez. Between 1856 and 1860 Frith made three photographic expeditions to Egypt Ethiopia Sinai and the Levant accompanied by the engineer Francis Herbert Wenham who provided technical assistance in mechanics and optics. While Perez notes that Frith's "approach was always a strictly commercial one and his concern was to make truthful and accurate views of the area" he readily concedes that "the technical quality of Frith's photographs is superior." Frith employed the new wet collodion process in which glass plate negatives were sensitized exposed and developed while still wet. While technically demanding the process yielded rich detail and broad tones. "Frith's were the first original wet-plate photographs of Jerusalem and the Holy Land to reach a wide English-speaking audience and his pictures of the small Palestinian towns were most likely the first published anywhere" Nir p.66.<br /> <br /> Perhaps the most novel aspect of this celebrated edition of the Bible and certainly a harbinger of things to come was the way in which the photographer "presented the radical possibility of seeing photographs of the biblical sites alongside related verses of scripture. he sought to defend and promote his faith by conscripting the veracity of science and materialism to his cause and considered photography to be the most effective medium for his campaign" Foster et al. This vision is manifest even in such details as the re-captioning of prints previously offered for sale so that the new descriptions would more clearly reference the King James text. It should be noted that while the printing was still done by hand this was one of the earliest books for which machinery was used for composing. Original publisher's price = 50 guineas. Another version of this work was published at London in 1860-1862 by Eyre & Spottiswoode; sometimes confused with the present work it was issued in 20 parts each containing a single photographic print by Frith.<br /> <br /> K. Fiedorek A Photographic Bible Fit for a Queen NYPL Blog 2014. Foster Heiting and Stuhlman Imagining Paradise pp. 68-69. Gernsheim Incunabula of British Photographic Literature 1839-1875 p.36 no.184. Herbert The English Bible 1940 1217. Y. Nir The Bible and the Image The History of Photography in the Holy Land 1939-1899 esp. chap. 3: "Early Traveling Landscape Photographers". N. Perez Focus East: Early Photography in the Near East 1838-1885 pp.163-165. William Mackenzie unknown
Bookseller reference : 49952
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(Bible in English) Dearden, Robert R, Jr
An Original Leaf from the Bible of the Revolution. And an Essay Concerning It . by Edwin Grabhorn
San Francisco: Printed by Edwin & Robert Grabhorn for John Howell at the Sign of the Open Book 1930. From an edition limited to 580 copies this is one of 515 copies in the "Colonial Edition. Inserted leaf from the Bible printed by Robert Aitken Philadelphia 1782 from Deuteronomy; and 8 illustrations. 34 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original half leather and paper boards spine gilt. Bottom corners and head and foot of spine rubbed. Bookplate on front pastedown. Very good. From an edition limited to 580 copies this is one of 515 copies in the "Colonial Edition" Inserted leaf from the Bible printed by Robert Aitken Philadelphia 1782 from Deuteronomy; and 8 illustrations. 34 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. From an edition limited to 580 copies this is one of 515 copies in the "Colonial Edition" printed for John Howell Books by the Grabhorn Press and containing an essay by Edwin Grabhorn on typography in America in 1776. This volume contains an original leaf from a copy of the Aitken Bible one of the most celebrated American bibles being the first complete English Bible printed in America. During the colonial era the monopoly on printing English bibles belonged to the Royal Printer and the colonies were supplied entirely with bibles printed in England. The only Bible printed in the British colonies in America was the famous Eliot Indian Bible in Algonquian issued in Cambridge in 1661-63 and reprinted in 1680-85. With the Revolution this monopoly naturally ended and the embargo on goods from England acted to create a shortage. Aitken a Philadelphia printer undertook the task producing the New Testament in 1781 and the Old Testament in 1782. On completion he petitioned the Continental Congress for their endorsement and received it in September 1782. Because of this official endorsement and the reasons behind its production the Aitken Bible is often referred to as "The Bible of the Revolution" Grabhorn Bibliography 131 Printed by Edwin & Robert Grabhorn for John Howell at the Sign of the Open Book unknown
Bookseller reference : 253119
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(Bible in English)
Book of Common Prayer . Bound with: The Holy Bible: Containing the Old Testament and the New . Bound with: The Whole Book of Psalmes
London: Robert Barker Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie and by the Assignes of John Bill 1638. A-F8 G4; A-3K8; A-F8 G4. 8vo. Early black morocco tooled in gilt marbled endpapers a.e.g. GTS bookplates at front and rear. Autograph ownership signatures with several additional textual annotations. A few small interior tears with vernacular repairs. 2D2 torn with loss. A-F8 G4; A-3K8; A-F8 G4. 8vo. Includes Robert Barker's 1638 editions of the Book of Common Prayer and the Holy Bible both Old and New Testaments plus Apocrypha along with the 1637 edition of Thomas Sternhold's Whole Book of Psalms printed by G.M. for the Companie of Stationers in London all designated "Cum privilegio." Text in two columns with printed glosses. Three discrete ownership signatures of Richard Jacob are present - two on the versos of the title pages for the Old and New Testaments and one facing the title page for the Whole Book of Psalms - along with several autograph annotations and vernacular repairs. Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie, and by the Assignes of John Bill unknown
Bookseller reference : 371697
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(Bible in English); W Russell Flint
The Book of Tobit and the History of Susanna Reprinted from the Revised Version of the Apocrypha
London: The Haymarket Press 1929. Limited edition. Hardcover. Very good. Illustrated with four color plates by W Russell Flint. Thin 4to. 47pp. One of 100 copies; this is number 8. Limp vellum spine and upper board with title in gilt. General light soil to the vellum and ties else a very good copy.<br /> <p><br /> The extra suite of plates has been mounted on blank pages leaving a small adhesive discoloration on the margin of the plates and on the supporting page.<br /> <p>. The Haymarket Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23537
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(Bible in English) Aitken, Jane, printer; Charles Thomson, translator
The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Covenant . Translated from the Greek by Charles Thomson Late Secretary to the Congress of the United States
Philadelphia: Printed by Jane Aitken 1808. First edition. 512; 490; 444; 472pp. 4 vols. 8vo. Contemporary full black morocco gil likely bound by Jane Aitken minor wear at joints one spine splitting but holding. First edition. 512; 490; 444; 472pp. 4 vols. 8vo. "Charles Thomson 1729-1824 made the first translation of the Septuagint into the English language and the first English translation of the New Testament in the western hemisphere. Thomson spent twenty years in making the translation. The books called Apocrypha which are included in the canon of the Greek Old Testament but not in the Hebrew were omitted in his translation. After copying the manuscript four times he had it published at Philadelphia by Jane Aitken the first woman to print any part of the Holy Scriptures in America and the daughter of the printer Robert Aitken. It is of interest that the name 'Cha. Thomson' appears as the signer of the Congressional resolution in the front of the 1782 Aiken Bible" Hills.<br /> <br /> Charles Thomson emigrated to America from his native Ireland in 1739. On recommendation of Benjamin Franklin he served as a tutor at the College of Pennsylvania later the University of Pennsylvania. He later left teaching for business in which he prospered. "Because of his reputation for fairness and integrity he was chosen by the Indians to keep their record of proceedings at the treaty of Easton 1757 and in the following year he was adopted into the Delaware tribe with a name meaning `man who tells the truth'" DAB. He was an early and ardent supporter of the Revolution and was unanimously elected Secretary to the Continental Congress serving in that post from 1774 to 1789. Thomson "was the very man in Philadelphia with whom John Adams busily probing the minds of all and sundry on the vital questions involved would wish to have as he did have 'much conversation.' 'This Charles Thomson' Adams wrote 'is the Sam Adams of Philadelphia the life of the cause of liberty they say.'" DAB. Thomson resigned his post when he was offered no part in Washington's inauguration ceremonies nor any post in the new administration. He devoted the next twenty years to his monumental translation.<br /> <br /> Jane Aitken continued her father Robert's business after his death in 1802. "She had in 1810 a printing house in Philadelphia. She obtained much reputation by the productions which issued from her press" Thomas. In addition to being one of the first American female printers Jane Aitken was also a bookseller bookbinder businesswoman and employer. The typeface Aitken used for the Thomson Bible was an attractive and utilitarian type developed in 1796 by two Scotsmen Binney and Ronaldson at their Philadelphia type foundry. The Thomson Bible is considered her greatest printing achievement and the first Bible printed by a woman in America.<br /> <br /> This set in a very unusual American full morocco gilt binding likely bound by Aitken's shop. See Spawn Willman and Carol Spawn "The Aitken Shop: Identification of an Eighteenth-Century Bindery and Its Tools" in The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America vol. 57 no. 4 1963 pp. 422-37. Darlow & Moule 1005; Herbert 1514; Rumball-Petre 184; O'Callaghan 1808.2; Wright p.113; Hills 153; Thomas History of Printing in America p.402 Printed by Jane Aitken unknown
Bookseller reference : 354112
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(Bible in English)
The Holy Bible King James Version
London: E.T. For a Society of Stationers 1655. WITH A CONTEMPORARY FORE-EDGE BY LEWIS of flowers centering on a quotation within a wreath "Blessed is he that word faded" and signed Lewis fecit 1656.". 12mo 169 x 115 mm. Contemporary black goatskin elaborately tooled in gilt small central oval onalys of calf at center of a large rectangular onlaid panel spine in 7 compartments with 6 raised bands red morocco lettering piece in one. Laid into full green pebbled morocco drop box. WITH A CONTEMPORARY FORE-EDGE BY LEWIS of flowers centering on a quotation within a wreath "Blessed is he that word faded" and signed Lewis fecit 1656.". 12mo 169 x 115 mm. With a most unusual contemporary watercolor painting on the fore edge of the book displaying a design of flower and acorns surrounding a central green wreath which encloses the following inscription: "March 13 1665 Martha White Order my Aedes in thy Word ps: 119 " According to Webber in 1001 Fore-edge Paintings p. 12 the earliest date on a fore-edge painting by Lewis is a 1651 Bible now in NYPL dated 1653 on fore-edge and similarily depicts flower animals and a motto. VERY EARLY AND RARE<br /> <br /> Signed by the London firm of Stephen and Thomas Lewis the earliest known bindery to paint both the firm's name and a year directly on the fore-edge paintings. Their fore-edges were typical of the time featuring elements from nature such as flowers animals or birds and they incorporated ofdten a wreath as here with a quote from Scriptures. This copy is additionally enhanced by its contemporary ownership by a woman reader. Provenance: contemporary ownership inscriptions of Martha Reyner "Martha Reyner her Booke with the price 0-18" front flyleaf and "Martha Thompson Her Book Ano Domini 1705 et Praetorum huius drawing of a bird." In a fleece-lined green morocco folding case. Rebacked with original spine laid down top headband partly frayed one nick to leather on front cover some slight fading of gilt E.T. For a Society of Stationers unknown
Bookseller reference : 354139
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(Bible in English)
The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New . Issued with: Book of Common Prayer and Whole Book of Psalmes
Cambridge: Thomas Buck and Roger Daniel 1638. Large paper copy. Ruled in red throughout. Roman letter in two columns. Engraved title page within architectural border featuring Biblical characters a vignette of the 'Last supper' and printer's device. 12 642 151 3 202pp. Bound with preceding the Bible: The Book of Common Prayer. 104pp. And with following the Bible: Whole Book of Psalmes. 8 1 2-90 10 pp. Folio 17 x 11 inches. Contemporary black morocco gilt covers panelled with roll tool borders and central arabesque design in gilt flat spine gilt with marching morocco labels gilt edges minor wear at joints lower corners bumped. Provenance:Webb early inscription on the front pastedown; Maggs Brothers item 827 in unidentified mid-20th century catalogue clipping laid in; General Theological Seminary bookplate. Large paper copy. Ruled in red throughout. Roman letter in two columns. Engraved title page within architectural border featuring Biblical characters a vignette of the 'Last supper' and printer's device. 12 642 151 3 202pp. Bound with preceding the Bible: The Book of Common Prayer. 104pp. And with following the Bible: Whole Book of Psalmes. 8 1 2-90 10 pp. Folio 17 x 11 inches. This edition contains the first major revisions of the King James version standardising the use of italics and altering several readings. "This remained the standard text until the publication of Dr. Paris' Cambridge edition of 1762" Herbert.<br /> <br /> A lovely example bound in contemporary English black morocco and measuring 430x280mm is considerably larger than the dimensions cited by Darlow & Moole 402 375x234 mm and Darlow & Moole 403 for a "large thick paper" copy 397x270 mm. Bible: Herbert 520; Darlow & Moule 402 and 403; ESTC S123371; STC 2nd ed 2331. Common Prayer: Griffiths 1638:2; STC 2nd ed. 16410; ESTC S902. Psalms: STC 2nd ed. 2682; ESTC S122380 Thomas Buck and Roger Daniel unknown
Bookseller reference : 371824
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(Bible in English)
The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: together with the Apocrypha
Worcester: Isaiah Thomas 1791. First Edition. 48 engraved plates complete. 1310 2 89 3pp. Separate OT and NT titles. The family register between the Apocrypha and NT unaccomplished. Royal quarto. Contemporary calf covers ruled in gilt spine gilt with raised bands red morocco lettering piece marbled endpapers joints cracked but cords holding worn at extremities spine a bit abraded with some loss at top. Foxing a few leaves with short tears or small voids. Provenance: Ebenezer Byles signature on verso of the OT title. Housed in a blue cloth clamshell box. First Edition. 48 engraved plates complete. 1310 2 89 3pp. Separate OT and NT titles. The family register between the Apocrypha and NT unaccomplished. Royal quarto. Thomas' quarto bible was published in three distinct issues: with 2 copperplates only i.e. frontispieces to the Old and New Testaments; with two copperplates and John Brown's 89-page concordance in the rear; and the rarest and most deluxe form as here with 48 copperplates and the concordance. Of this last issue according to Thomas's catalogue the work was published "in elegant binding." The explanation for the work being complete with 48 plates rather than the 50 plates of the folio Thomas bible of the same year is easily explained: the frontispieces used for the folio bible plates I and XXXIII were too large for the quarto edition and thus were omitted with plates XXIX and XLVIII used as frontispieces of the quarto bible instead.<br /> <br /> A very difficult edition to find in a contemporary unsophisticated binding. Evans 23185; Hills 30; ESTC W4496 Isaiah Thomas unknown
Bookseller reference : 373037
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(Bible in English)
The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: together with the Apocrypha
Worcester: Isaiah Thomas 1791. First Edition of Isaiah Thomas's Folio Bible. 50 engraved plates. 4 460; 2 461-1012pp. Text in two columns. 2 vols. Folio. Contemporary calf panelled in gilt and blind spine with raised bands in six compartments tooled in gilt on either side of each band red and black morocco labels expert repairs. Moderate to heavy foxing repaired tears to text leaves and plates. First Edition of Isaiah Thomas's Folio Bible. 50 engraved plates. 4 460; 2 461-1012pp. Text in two columns. 2 vols. Folio. "The two Thomas Bibles of 1791 were without doubt far in advance of any other publications of the same kind that had appeared in America in point of typography excellence of paper binding and general execution" Wright.<br /> <br /> Dubbed "the Baskerville of America" by Benjamin Franklin Isaiah Thomas issued a folio and a quarto Bible almost simultaneously. Published immediately after the ratification of the Bill of Rights the folio edition arguably his magnum opus opens with a note from Thomas situating it as an important accompaniment to this national development: "The civil authority hath set an example of moderation and candor to all Christians by securing equal privileges to all; and it must be their ardent and united wish independently of foreign aid to be supplied with copies of the sacred Scriptures the foundation of their Religion - a religion which furnishes motives to the faithful performance of every patriotic civil and social duty."<br /> <br /> In preparing the work Thomas compared the language of "not less than eight" significant English Bibles most but not all of which were printings of the King James translation and then had every page of the present edition examined by "the Clergymen of Worcester and . other capable persons." <br /> <br /> In keeping with his patriotism all the plates are by American engravers an expensive undertaking: the majority by Joseph Seymour with others by John Norman Samuel Hill and Amos Doolittle. It is unusual to find complete copies with all fifty plates. The plate list often lacking is present in this copy. The work was issued either in one volume or in two volumes as here the latter including an additional general title page for the second volume bound in as a cancel.<br /> <br /> A celebrated American Bible from one of the young country's most important printers. Evans 23186; Hills 29; ESTC W4497; Sabin 5172; Wright Early American Bibles pages 74-88 Isaiah Thomas unknown
Bookseller reference : 373866
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