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Ramses II: The Pharaoh and His Time "Statue of a Queen" Exhibition Poster
Provo Utah: Brigham Young University 1985. SCARCE exhibition poster for Ramses II: The Pharaoh and His Time - 25 Oct. 1985- 5 Apr. 1986 at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah. Originally held at Palais de la Civilization Montreal Jun.1 - Sept. 29 1985. Photo by Kenneth S. Graetz. High gloss poster on thick paper well suited for framing. Near Fine bottom corner crease. Will be shipped loosely rolled in sturdy mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 25 3/4" h x 17 3/4"w. Brigham Young University books
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By a Lady
The New London Cookery and Complete Domestic Guide
London: G. Virtue nd c.1827. First Edition. Hardcover. Half Bound leather with marbled boards. Good. 838 pages. 21 x 14 cm. Engraved frontispiece title-page and ten plates illustrating trussing carving and bills of fare. Heavily foxed front hinges cracked but holding. Boards rubbed. Owner's signature on front free end paper. CAGLE 632. <br /> G. Virtue hardcover books
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Robertson William
Robertson's Works: The History of the Reign of Emperor Charles V; The History of America; The History of Scotland; An Historical Disquisition concerning The Knowledge which the Ancients had of India
London: Printed By A. Strahan for T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies in the Strand 1802. Contains: The History of the Reign of Emperor Charles V. In four volumes with engraved frontispieces and 8 engraved plates ninth edition 1798. The History of America. In three volumes with engraved frontispieces and 9 engraved plates eighth edition 1800. The History of Scotland. In three volumes with engraved frontispieces and 6 engraved plates. fifteenth edition 1797. An Historical Disquisition concerning The Knowledge which the Ancients had of India. In one volume fourth edition 1802 no plates. There are no maps any any of the volumes. Bound in contemporary full polished calf floral gilt backs Very Good toning to end papers from binder's glue light edge wear to boards A handsome little set easy to the hand for reading. . Fourth Edition. Polished Calf. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Printed By A. Strahan for T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies, in the Strand Hardcover books
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D'Israeli I.saac
Commentaries on the Life and Reign of Charles the First King of England. Five Volumes
London: Henry Colburn 1828. RARE last seen at auction 1953. Five volumes I-III published 1828 IV 1830 V 1831 in contemporary straight-grain calf the backs gilt with black morocco labels ribbon markers plain blue end papers. Near Fine prior owner name in pencil light edge wear a quite handsome and RARE set. xxxi 355 ii 346 x 473 v 548 v 475 1 p. adverts. Isaac D'Israeli's most important work a defense of the reputation King Carles the First who was beheaded for high treason in January 1649. A heavy set additional postage required for priority and international mail orders. Please inquire. . First Edition. Straight - Grain Calf . Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Colburn Hardcover books
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Walpole Horace; Edited by Peter Cunningham
The Letters of Horace Walpole Fourth Earl of Orford. Nine Volumes Complete
Edinburgh: John Grant 1906. With sixty-four steel engravings. Nine volumes in publisher's black cloth gilt decoration front boards of the Walpole crest with motto "Fai Quae Sentiat" top edges gilt. Near Fine the usual slight toning at end papers a few corners mildly bumped period small bookseller's label rear past downs. A quite handsome set. Due to weight and volume will require additional postage fro priority and international orders- please inquire before ordering. . Later Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John Grant Hardcover books
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Guicciardini Francesco; Translatyed by Chevalier Austin Parke Goddard
The History of Italy Written in Italian By Francesco Guicciardini a Nobleman of Florence. Twenty Books Bound in Ten Volumes
London: Printed by John Towers in Piccadilly 1753. First Edition published 1753-1756. Twenty books bound in ten volumes in late 19th- early 20th c. fine bindings of half polished calf over marbled boards backs gilt a quite lovely set and uncommon in such lovely bindings. Near Fine Volumes I & II lacking title pages light scattered toning. small rubs at a few of the corners. Guicciardini's masterpiece covering the years 1490-1534 originally published 1537-1540. . First Edition. Half Calf. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed by John Towers, in Piccadilly Hardcover books
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Kitchin G. W.
A History of France. Third Edition Revised. In Three Volumes
London: Oxford at the Clarendon Press 1892. From the personal library of Edward Robeson Taylor his bookplate and SIGNED by him in pencil front end page of Vol. I. Edward Robeson Taylor 1838-1923 was an author and poet physician lawyer and 28th Mayor of San Francisco1907-1910. Three volumes in contemporary fine bindings of half polished calf over merbled boards the backs richly and intricately gilt marbled end papers 26 maps in text many of them folding numerous tables. Near Fine very light rubbing at edges. A lovely set. . Third Edition Revised. Half Polished Calf. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Oxford at the Clarendon Press Hardcover books
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Henry Lord Brougham
Historical Sketches of Statesmen Who Flourished in the Time of George III. To Which Is Added Remarks on Party and an Appendix. First and Second Series in Four Volumes
London: Charles Knight & Co. 1845. Four volumes in contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards gilt backs Very Good marbled boards rubbed spines a bit darkened prior owner names and small bookstore stamp at end pages bindings tight and sound a handy size for reading uncommon in 16mo size. . New Editio Corrected by the Author . Quarter Calf. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Charles Knight & Co. Hardcover books
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Hallam Henry
View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages. In Three Volumes
London: John Murray 1872. Three volumes in lovely English prize binding of full polished calf the backs intricately gilt marbled end pages and edges front covers with gilt stamped emblem featuring a sheath of wheat and an open book with the motto "Read & Reap". Second blank end page states "Frank Henry Glanville Devon County School West Buckland Prize. First Class Honours as a Junior at the Cambridge Local Examination 1873 2nd in England in 6th in England in English Prize Day Sep. 13 1874" signed with initials. Near Fine light soiling to boards top edges darkened boards lightly rubbed at tips. . New Edition. Full Polished Calf. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. John Murray Hardcover books
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Colby Charles
The Diamond Atlas. With Descriptions of all Countries: Exhibiting Their Actual and Comparative Extent and Their Present Political Divisions Founded on the Most Recent Discoveries and Rectifications. The Western Hemisphere
New York: Samuel N. Gaston 1857. In publisher's red morocco ornately embossed in gilt all edges gilt with 55 hand water colored maps including maps of all the states as of 1850 and rare maps of the Western Territories as well as maps of Canada Mexico Central and South America. Very Good the end papers darkened illegible prior owner name in pencil front end page dated Sept. 2nd 1857 Troy Miami Co. Ohio a handful of pages loose from binding rubbing at edges and corners joints and hinges sound. . First Edition. Embossed Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Samuel N. Gaston Hardcover books
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NASA; Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong Michael Collins and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.
Set of 22 NASA Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 Moon Flight Photographs 11" x 14"
Waltham UK: National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA 1969. A collection of 22 Apollo 11 and 12 photographs 20 color and 2 black and white. 2o of the photographs Near Fine to Fine 2 are Very Good with moderate toning. With one of the 2 original mailing envelopes. An UNCOMMONLY large collection of these iconic NASA photographs suitable for framing. . First Thus. Photograph. Near Fine. 11" x 14". National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Paperback books
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Bolitho William; With a foreword by Alexander Woollcott
Twelve Against the Gods; The Story of Adventure
New York: The Press of The Reader's Club 1941. First Reader's Club Edition 1941. With Foreword by Alexander Woollcott and Author's Introduction. First published 1929 by Simon and Schuster. Near Fine light toning to end pages and spine in a Near Fine dust jacket Reader's Club promotional and ordering card tipped to front flap as issued and very light edge wear. SCARCE in either edition in dust jacket particularly so in one so lovely. The twelve subjects are Alexander the Great. -- Casanova. -- Christopher Columbus. -- Mahomet. -- Lola Montez. -- Cagliostro and Seraphina. -- Charles XII of Sweden. -- Napoleon I. -- Lucius Sergius Catiline. -- Napoleon III. -- Isadora Duncan. -- Woodrow Wilson. William Bolitho Ryall 18911930 died a year after the publication of this book at the age of 39."We are born adventurers and the love of adventures never leaves us till we are very old; old timid men in whose interest it is that adventure should quite die out. This is why all the poets are on one side and all the laws on the other; for laws are made by and usually for old men." Introduction to Twelve Against the Gods p. 14. First Reader's Club Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Press of The Reader's Club Hardcover books
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{Arthur H. Clark Co.} Pigafetta Antonio
Magellan's Voyage Around the World; With Portraits and Facsimiles of the Original Maps and Plates Vol. I Vol. II and Index
Cleveland: The Arthur H. Clark Company 1906. The original text of the Ambrosia MS with English translation notes bibliography and index by James Alexander Robertson. Three volumes 8vo bound in publisher's original red cloth tops gilt other edges rough. Near Fine tape shadows at end pages most likely from old mylar covers since removed. First Separate Edition. One of only 350 copies printed in an unnumbered edition. Also issued as Volumes 33 and 34 of Blair & Robertson's 55 volume History of the Philippine Islands. SCARCE. A copy sold at auction 2013 previous copies seen at auction in 1950s. . Limited Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition. The Arthur H. Clark Company Hardcover books
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Friends of Nicaraguan Culture
Political poster Breaking the Blockade of Ideas. December 2 - Palace of Fine Arts S.F.
San Francisco: Friends of Nicaraguan Culture 1989. RARE original poster for this program featuring authors Ernesto Cardenal and Alic Walker poet and playwright MIchael McClure David Clennnon actor from MISSING Mayor of Berkeley Gus Newport and music by Los Peludos. Design by Malaquias Montoya printed at Inkworks Press.The poster icludes a quote from Cardenal's "Luces" in Vuelos de victoria/ Flights of Victory 1985 that reads "It's against the darkness this revolution . and the beginning of everything that was to come". Near Fine faint creasing. Offset lithograph poster featuring a strong graphic image in red and black on a white background. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 24 3/8" x 17 5/8". Friends of Nicaraguan Culture books
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Political Protest poster Remember Viet Nam STOP THE AIR WAR Support the FMLN/FDR El Salvador Will Win !
San Francisco: Fireworks No date circa 1984. Silkscreen original poster 23" h x 17 1/2" w in protest of the U.S> dropping napalm bombs on El Salvador. Very Good old tape mend top edge corner creases light creasing overall. Script at top reads "U.S. planes are dropping napalm and white phosphorus bombs over Salvadorean villages daily." . First Printing. Poster. 23" x 17 1/2". Fireworks books
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Commons John R.; Lescohier Don D.; Brandeis Elizabeth; Perlman Selig; Taft Philip
History of Labour in the United States. In Four Volumes
New York: The Macmillan Co 1941. Volumes I and II are fifth printings published 1940 and 1941. Vols. III and IV First Printings 1935. RARE as the complete set and and in lovely dust jackets plus with a unique American labor provenance. Near Fine stamps of "Federation of Glass Ceramic & Silica Sand Workers of America Jan. 22 1943" front and back end pages each volume light soiling at edges. In Very Good Plus to Near Fine dust jackets a few small chips prices either clipped or obscured on flaps.The fourth study in Contributions to American economic history. A heavy set additional postage will be required for international orders. . Fifth Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Macmillan Co, Hardcover books
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Voting rights- Original poster Politicos no lo oyen si Ud. no vota. Politicians Don't Hear You if You Don't Vote
No Place: No Publisher No date. Image taken from 1987 poster originally published by Midwest Voter Education Registration Project. titled "Destino '87". Printed on thick cardstock Near Fine a few faint creases at edges. May have been printed as a placard or a sign to carry in a march or at an event. Features a photograph of four men wearing dark suits and with their bcks turned. As topical and relevant today as it was then. Will ship flat. . Poster. Near Fine. 16" x 20 1/2". No Publisher books
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National Anti Apartheid Committee
Political protest- Original Poster No U.S. Ties To South Africa - Freedom in Our Lifetime - Solidarity with All Political Prisoners - Free Nelson Mandela - One Person One Vote - National Day of Protest
Berkeley CA: Manoprints 1985. RARE. Original poster distributed during National Week of Action protests at UC Berkeley with listed events for Oct. 11-13. Red and white screenprinted poster with strong graphic image. Near Fine a few small creases at edges. Well suited for framing. Will be shipped loosely rolled in mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 23" x 17 1/2". Manoprints books
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Voting- Social Justice- Original poster Vote Yes on Prop H Police Accountability Responsibility Reform
San Francisco: Printed By Allied Printing of Northern California No Date 2003. Passed Nov. 4 2003 Proposition H made San Francisco the first city in the nation in which every stage of the police complaint process - from the investigation of the complaint to disciplinary decisions - is controlled by civilians. SCARCE. Near Fine small corner creases. Well suited for framing will be shipped loosely rolled in mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 12" x 18". Printed By Allied Printing of Northern California books
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Lord MacAulay Thomas Babington Macaulay; Edited By His Sister Lady Trevelyan Hannah More Macaulay
Miscellaneous Works of Lord MacAulay. In Five Volumes
New York: Harper & Brothers No Date circa 1880. Five volumes in fine binding stamp-signed "Bound by Ringer for A.C. McClurg & Co.". Half dark blue morocco over marbled boards the backs with ornate gilt decorations marbled end papers top edges gilt the nautical bookplates of Frank Philip Crandon. Near fine small rubs at edges Thomas Babington Macaulay 1800-1859 English Whig politician and historian is best known for his "History of England" in five vol. 1849-1861. These Miscellaneous volumes contain critical and historical essays in Vols. I-III biographies Indian penal code contributions to Knight's Quarterly Magazine lays of ancient Rome and miscellaneous poems inscriptions etc in Vol. IV and speeches in Vol. V. A quite handsome set it will require additional postage charges due to weight and volume- please inquire before ordering. . American Edition. Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Harper & Brothers Hardcover books
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Doran Dr. John
The Book of the Princes of Wales Heirs to the Crown of England
London: Richard Bentley 1860. SCARCE. Handsomely bound in unsigned half red calf over marbled boards the back gilt marbled end papers and edges the bookplate of C. Morrison Hampworth Lodge Downton with clan Morrison motto Pretio Prudentia Praestat In Price Prudence Predominates front paste down. Very Good front hinge showing wear corners rubbed toning from frontispiece engraving to title page. Contains all the Princes of Wales from Edward of Caernarvon to George Augustus Frederick of St. James 17 in all. 539 pages interior clean and bright. . First Edition. Half Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Richard Bentley Hardcover books
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Campbell Thomas Edited and with an Introduction by
Frederick the Great His Court and Times Four Volumes
London: Henry Colburn 1842. Four volumes bound in unsigned contemporary half dark brown morocco over marbled boards the backs in six compartments with four featuring richly gilt tooled crown in field of flowers end papers and edges marbled. Near Fine small rubs at corners rubbing to marbled boards small prior owner name label at title pages handful of pages with corner creases in Vol. II. Portrait and Index xxx 420 viii 427 vi 394 vi 488 pp. . First Edition. Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Colburn Hardcover books
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Saint Beuve C. A.; Translated by Katherine P. Wormeley; with a Critical Introduction by Edmond Scherer
Portraits of the Eighteenth Century Historic and Literary Two Volumes
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1905. Two volumes bound in contemporary signed Charles E. Lauriat bindings of half green straight-grained morocco over marbled boards the backs with gilt rules and lettering marbled end papers the tops gilt. Prior owner bookplate in Vol. II period gift inscriptions both. Near Fine the spines sunned to brown internally clean and bright a handsome set. Portraits include Rousseau Frederick the Great Marie-Antoinette Louis the XV Voltaire and the lone American represented Benjamin Franklin. Engraved portrait with each chapter. . First American Edition. Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. G. P. Putnam's Sons Hardcover books
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All - Ah - Wee; Volume 1 Number 2
St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands : All - Ah - Wee 1975. High school cultural magazine 67 1 pages in pictorial stapled covers ' Written and Produced in the U.S. Virgin Islands by Young People who Love Them " supported in part by grant from: Virgin Islands Council on the Arts. Near Fine light soiling to covers inked inscription at p. 38 identifying the author of that article as "Geraldine's son". Numerous black and white photographs. RARE< OCLC locates 2 copies held in the Virgin Islands. . First Printing. Pictorial Stapled Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. All - Ah - Wee Paperback books
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Stanley Henry M.
In Darkest Africa or the Quest Rescue and Retreat of Emin Governor of Equatoria . In Two Volumes
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1890. Two steel-engraved portrait frontispieces one hundred fifty illustrations three folding maps in pockets. Small postage stamp of Protective Association Publishers & Booksellers rear end page. In publisher's deluxe half pebbled brown morocco over marbled boards the backs intricately tooled in gilt marbled end papers tops gilt. Near Fine scant rubbing at the tips corners rubbedi interiors clean and bright. The maps are Near Fine a few small tears at fold creases and some toning verso of map Vol. I. With laid in 4" x 6 1/2" trade card with portrait of Stanley published by Wolfson Spice Co. Toledo Ohio. Verso of card with Stanley bio and offer to receive portrait litho. Card dated 1890 is Very Good small edge tears. . First American Edition. Half Pebbled Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Charles Scribner's Sons Hardcover books
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Strickland Agnes
Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest; with Anecdotes of Their Courts Now First Published from Official Records and Other Authentic Documents Private as Well as Public; 12 Volumes Complete
London: Henry Colburn 1841. Volumes I - III Second Editions with corrections and additions published 1841. Vols. IV - XII First Editions published 1842-1847. Handsomely bound in contemporary unsigned half morocco over marbled boards with matching end papers and edges the backs ornately gilt. Near Fine bit of scattered toning mainly at end pages light rubbing at edges. Prior owner name in ink 2nd title page Vol. XI. Three facsimile signatures in text Each volume with a frontispiece portrait and illustrated title page and a second printed title page. A heavy set will require additional postage charges for priority and international mail shipping. Please inquire before ordering. Free media mail shipping. . Second Edition. Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Colburn Hardcover books
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Lacroix Paul
The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions Customs and Costumes. France 1700-1789; Manners Customs and Dress During the Middle Ages; Military and Religious Life if the Middle Ages; The Arts in the Middle Ages; Science and Literature in the Middle Ages
London: Bickers & Son 1878. Five volumes the complete set and uncommon thus in contemporary signed Stikeman & Co. bindings of half red morocco over marbled boards matching marbled end papers the backs with gilt tooled floral decorations all edges gilt. From the collection of noted art collector M.C.D. Borden his bookplate front paste downs. Known as "the Calico King" for his fabric printing empire Borden's art collection included works by Frans Hals Van Dyck Rembrandt Constable Gainsborough J.M.W.Turner Corot Delacroix &c. "The Eighteenth Century" published by Scribner Welford and Armstrong New York 1876. The other four volumes published by Bickers & Son London "Science and Literature" dated 1878 "The Arts" and "Manners Customs." state "Fourth Thousand" with no date and "Military and Religious Life" has no date. Each volume with chromolithograph plates and hundreds of engravings on wood. The set Near Fine rear joint on "The Arts" repaired scant edge wear. a quite lovely and beautifully bound five volume set. A heavy set will require additional postage charges for priority and international mail shipping. Please inquire before ordering. Free media mail shipping. . Fourth Thousand . Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Tall 8vo. Bickers & Son Hardcover books
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Walpole Horace; Edited with Notes by Dr. Doran
Journal of the Reign of King George the Third from the Year 1771 to 1783. Now First Published From The Original Mss. In Two Volumes
London: Richard Bentley 1859. SCARCE and especially in lovely contemporary signed binding by Riviere & Son. Two volumes in red straight-grained morocco gilt rules and lettering back deep blue end papers with wide gilt ruled dentelles tops gilt. Near Fine tiny rubs at corners. A quite handsome set. Covers the period of the American Revolutionary War with much information regarding that subject. A heavy set will require additional shipping charges for priority or international shipping. Please inquire before ordering. . First Edition. Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Richard Bentley Hardcover books
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Carlyle Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle. Charles Richard Sanders and Clyde De L. Ryals Editors
Collected Letters of Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle ; The First Twelve Volumes
Durham North Carolina: Duke University Press 1970. The first 12 volumes published 1970-1985. The first four volumes in publisher's slipcase the slipcase is Fine. All twelve volumes are Fine As Issued. Pristine white cloth. A set worthy of a scholar collector or institution. A heavy set will require additional shipping charges for priority or international shipping. Please inquire before ordering. . First Edition. Cloth. Fine as Issued/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Duke University Press Hardcover books
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Bandelier Ad. F.; Editor: Translated from His Own Narrative by Fanny Bandelier
The Journey of Alvarez Nunez Cabeza De Vaca and His Companions from Florida to the Pacific 1528-1536
New York: A. S. Barnes & Co. 1905. Near Fine tiny rubs at corners top dusty. Map frontispiece. Publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering. "Together with the report of Father Marcos of Nizza and a letter from the Viceroy Mendoza." The Trail Makers Series A Library of History and Exploration edited by Prof. John Bach MacMaster. . First Trail Makers Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A. S. Barnes & Co. Hardcover books
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Brougham Henry Lord
The Life and Times of Henry Lord Brougham. In Three Volumes
New York: Harper & Brothers 1871. Three volumes bound in contemporary half calf over marbled boards pale orange and green morocco labels with gilt lettering back end papers and edges marbled. Near Fine staining at edges of end papers most likely happening during the original marbling process. A lovely clean and unmarked set and SCARCE THUS. Henry Lord Brougham 1778-1868 was a Scottish lawyer education pioneer co-founder of the Edinburgh Review and Whig statesman who became Lord Chancellor in 1830. He was also a noted anti-slavery reformer. Additional postage required for international orders- please inquire. . First American Edition. Half Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Harper & Brothers Hardcover books
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James G. P. R.
A History of the Life of Richard Coeur-De-Lion King of England. In Four Volumes
London: Saunders and Otley 1842. Four volumes in contemporary full polished calf the backs with gilt decorations and black and red morocco labels plain grey end papers. Very Good light rubbing at corners light soiling to boards scattered toning. spots at end papers corner chip to Vol. red label Vol. IV. With the bookplates of Sir Richard Henry Charles Rycroft 3rd Baronet. Each volume with a gift inscription dated March 7th 1852 "Henry Richard Roycoft from his affec. Father and Mother on his 11th birthday. Richard H.C. Roycroft Charlotte A. Roycroft". Sadly Henry Richard Roycroft died two years later in 1854. A SCARCE history in fine contemporary binding. This set will require additional shipping charges for priority and international mail- please inquire. . First Edition. Polished Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Saunders and Otley Hardcover books
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Gairdner James editor
The Paston Letters 1422-1509 AD. A Reprint of the Edition of 1872-5 which contained upwards of Five Hundred Letters etc. till then unpublished to which are now added Others in a Supplement after the Introduction Four Volumes
Edinburgh: John Grant 1910. Four volumes in original buckram backed paper boards tops gilt frontispiece portraits with tissue guards. Very Good Plus light soiling and corner bumps/ light wear. end papers uniformly toned. A handsome set the Edinburgh edition rather uncommon. . Later Edition. Buckram Backed Boards . Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John Grant Hardcover books
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Carlyle Thomas
Critical and Miscellaneous Essays: Collected and Republished. In Four Volumes
London: Chapman & Hall 1866. Four volumes finely bound in contemporary full vellum with beveled edges red morocco labels with gilt lettering and black morocco tail labels marbled end papers with red edges Near Fine moderate toning mainly at end papers light soiling to vellum. The bookplates of noted New Testament scholar William Sanday Christ Church to front paste downs. A quite handsome and well-bound set with distinguished provenance. Extra postage charges will be requested for international orders. . Later Edition. Full Vellum. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Small 8vo. Chapman & Hall Hardcover books
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Long George
The Decline of the Roman Republic. In Five Volumes
London: Bell & Daldy 1872. SCARCE. Five volumes published 1864-1874 In signed Root & Son fine bindings of half dark brown crushed crushed morocco over marbled boards the backs with gilt rules and lettering including tail dates marbled end papers tops gilt ribbon markers. Very Good Plus light wear at joints and edges. A handsome set and a SCARCE title. This 5 vol. set will require additional postage charges for priority and international mail - please inquire. Vol. 1. --1864. --XXVII-490 p. --Vol. 2. --1866. --XIII-480 p. -- Vol. 3. --1869. --XXV-482 p. --Vol. 4. --1872. --XXXII-449 p. --Vol. 5. --1874. --XXXV-495 p. First Edition. Half Morocco. Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bell & Daldy Hardcover books
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Thornbury Walter; Walford Edward
Old and New London: a Narrative of Its History Its People and Its Places. In Six Volumes
London Paris & New York: Cassell Petter & Galpin 1889. Vols. I - II by Walter Thornbury Vol. II dated 1889 title page. Vols. III-VI by Edward Walford. Vols I and III-VI undated. Six volumes bound in contemporary half pebbled morocco over marbled boards black morocco labels with gilt lettering back marbled end papers tops gilt ribbon markers. The bookplates of George Clifford Thomas American golf course architect botanist and author front paste downs. Numerous illustrations some full-page of maps plans portraits views buildings etc. Very Good Plus morocco rubbed at corners and edges bump to fore edge rear board Vol. I. A quite handsome set in lovely bindings. Additional shipping charges will be requested for international and priority mail due to weight and volume of this set. Please inquire. . New Edition Revised and Corrected . Half Pebbled Morocco. Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. Imperial 8vo . Cassell, Petter & Galpin Hardcover books
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Muhammad Elijah et al.
Muhammad Speaks. August 29 1975 Vol. 14 No. 51
Chicago: Muhammad's Mosque No. 2 Publisher 1975. "The Mark of the Beast - Ramadan" issue. 32 pp. Very Good Plus uniform age toning a few small edge tears center fold as issued. . First Printing. Newsprint. Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 15" h x 11 3/4" W. Muhammad's Mosque No. 2, Publisher Paperback books
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Lobeck A. K.
A Physiographic Diagram of the United States Small Scale Edition. Map with Accompanying Text
New York: The Geographical Press Columbia University 1950. SCARCE. 8 pp 6 with text and 2 page map printed verso pages 1 and 8 19" h x 12" w closed map 19" h x 24" w open. Near Fine centerfold as issued prior owner name top edge front page light foxing bottom margin front page with text. Scale 1/9000000 or about 150 miles to 1 inch. . 18th Printing. Map. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 19" h x 24 " W. The Geographical Press, Columbia University Paperback books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008260
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Wraxall Nath William
THE HISTORY OF FRANCE Under the Kings of the Race of Valois from the Accession of Charles the Fifth in 1364 to the Death of Charles the Ninth in 1574. The Third Edition with Very Considerable Augmentation. Complete Set in 2 Volumes
London: Rinted for J. Mawman in the Poultry 1807. Two volumes in contemporary half vellum over marbled boards the bookplate of Hugh Penfold Wyatt front paste downs. Very Good the vellum back evenly darkened light scattered toning to end papers small chip to marbled boards edges a bit rubbed binding tight interiors clean. . Third Edition. Half Vellum. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Rinted for J. Mawman, in the Poultry Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008188
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Smyth William
Lectures on History Second and Concluding Series; on the French Revolution. In Three Volumes
London and Cambridge : William Pickering: J.& J.J. Deighton 1840. Three volumes finely bound in 20th century quarter crushed brown morocco over marbled boards morocco labels with gilt lettering and rules. A Fine and quite handsome set. . First Edition. Quarter Morocco. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. William Pickering: J.& J.J. Deighton Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008207
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By the Translator of "Vidocq' H. T. Riley
Memoirs of Madame Du Barri
London: H. S. Nichols 1896. One of an unnumbered limited edition of 500 copies. Four volumes in publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering rules and fleur-de-lys decorations black end papers. Near Fine small rubs at tips scattered light toning at end papers. Translated from the French. Jeanne Bécu Du Barry 1743-1793 was the Louis XV of France. She was a victim of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution executed 8 December 1793. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international and priority mail orders. Limited Edition. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition. H. S. Nichols Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008213
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Froissart Sir John; Translated from the French Editions with Variations and Additions from Many Celebrated MSS. by Thomas John
Chronicles of England France Spain and the Adjoining Countries from the Latter Part of the Reign of Edward II to the Coronation of Henry IV. In Two Volumes
London: William Smith 1839. With a Life of the Author An Essay on his Works and a Criticism of his History. Two volumes in contemporary half calf over dark brown buckram boards the backs ornately gilt marbled end papers edges dyed red. The Arts and Crafts bookplates of Warren Olney noted conservationist and founding member of the Sierra Club. From 1903 to 1905 he served as the 34th Mayor of Oakland California. Very Good prior owner name in addition to Olney's signature top corner Vol. II with PON cut out scattered light toning at end pages only interiors clean and bright. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international and priority mail orders. Later Edition. Half Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. Tall 8vo. William Smith Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008214
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Catherine Charlotte Lady Jackson
The Old Régime; Court Salons and Theatres. In Two Volumes
London: Richard Bentley and Son 1880. Two volumes finely bound in contemporary half polished calf over marbled boards the backs ornately gilt with two morocco labels edges and end papers marbled the armorial bookplates of Harry C. Jenkins to paste downs. Near Fine small chips to labels light wear at edges of boards. Each volume with three portrait illustrations. . First Edition. Half Polished Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Richard Bentley and Son Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008224
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Freer Martha Walker
Henry III King of France and Poland: His Court and Times. From Numerous Unpublished Sources including MS. Documents in the Bibliotheque Impe´riale and the Archives of France and Italy Etc. In Three Volumes
New York: Dodd Mead & Co. 1888. Three volumes finely bound in contemporary chocolate crushed morocco gilt lettering and tops marbled end papers wide gilt inner dentelles. Near Fine slight rubbing to morocco at edges interior quite clean and bright. The American edition quite SCARCE. A heavy set additional postage will be requested for priority and international orders. Please inquire before ordering. . First American Edition. Crushed Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dodd, Mead & Co. Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008223
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C. Plini Secundi Pliny the Elder; recognovit atque indicibus Instruxit Ludovicus Janus
C. Plini Secundi Naturalis Historiae Libri XXXVII Vols. 1-6 Libri I - XXXVII and Indices
Lipsiae Leipzig : B. G. Teubneri 1870. Volume II edited by Carolus Mayhoff the rest by Ludovicus Janus. . Vol. I Libri I-VI. --1870; II. Libri VII-XV. -- 1875; III. Libri XVI-XXII. --1857; IV. Libri XXIII-XXXII. --1858; V. Libri XXXIII-XXXVII. --1860 ; VI. Indices 1865. Six volumes bound in contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards five raised bands with red morocco labels lettered in gilt stylized initials at heads of spines in gilt and gilt tail dates marbled end papers. Very Good Plus light rubbing to marbled boards pages uniformly browning. Text in Latin. A quite handsome and well bound set. Bibliotheca scriptorum graecorum et romanorum Teubneriana. . First Thus. Quarter Calf. Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. B. G. Teubneri Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008134
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Duke of Manchester
Court and Society from Elizabeth to Anne. Edited from the Papers at Kimbolton . In Two Volumes
London: Hurst & Blackett Publishers 1864. Two volumes finely bound in contemporary half polished calf over marbled boards the backs with intricate gilt tooled decorations and red and brown morocco labels end papers and edges marbled. Very Good light rubbing to calf at edges and corners. . First Edition. Half Polished Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hurst & Blackett, Publishers Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008165
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Schiller Frederick Friedrich; Goethe Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The Works of Goethe & Schiller. Complete in 17 Volumes.
London: George Bell and Sons 1882. RARE. Published 1882 - 1883. Three of the Schiller volumes and two of The Goethe with frontispiece portrait engraving. Seventeen volumes handsomely bound in contemporary polished black calf over marbled boards the backs gilt marbled end papers and edges. Near Fine prior owner name one volume front joint starting to open from bottom end yet holding nicely one volume of Schiller light rubbing at corners.some spotting associated with the engravings marbled covers light rubbing. SCARCE in the complete 17 volume set and in lovely contemporary bindings. Bohn's Standard Library. Translated from the German. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . Later Edition. Half Polished Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. George Bell and Sons Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008164
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Mazzini Joseph
Life and Writings of Joseph Mazzini. A New Edition. In Six Volumes
London: Smith Elder and Co. 1890. Published 1890-91. Six volume bound in contemporary red polished calf over red buckram boards five raised bands with gilt lettering and decorations back marbled end papers tops gilt signed binding by Birdsall Northampton. Vols. I III and V: Autobiographical and Political. Vols. II IV and VI: Critical and Literary. Near Fine slight rubbing to calf at spine ends and corners. Giuseppe Joseph Mazzini 1805-1872 was an Italian writer and political activist who played a large part in helping to found a unified democratic republic of Italy. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . New Edition. Half Polished Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Smith, Elder and Co. Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008185
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Ainscough Thomas M.
Notes from a Frontier
Shanghai: Kelly and Walsh Ltd. 1915. RARE.Worldcat shows only The British Library with a holding. In original printed beige paper wrappers illustrated with 10 black and white photographs. Good spine and rear wrapper missing last signature loose from binding front wrapper with edge wear all contents present interior clean and unmarked most pages uncut. iv 90 pp. Britain and Tibet 1765-1947 3223. . First Edition. Printed Wrappers. Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Paperback books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008059
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Tacitus P. Cornelius; Delz J. Editor
The Works of TACITUS. with Political Discourses Upon That Author By Thomas Gordon Esq. The fourth edition corrected. In Five Volumes
London: Printed for J. and F. Rivington L. Davis L. Hawes W. Clark and R. Collins W. Johnston T. Longman T. Cadell J. Dodsley and Richardson and Richardson 1770. SCARCE Fourth Edition Corrected of the Gordon translation. Five volumes bound in contemporary full calf five raised bands with red leather labels gilt the armorial bookplates of Thomas Smith to paste downs. Very Good the calf lightly rubbed lettering dulled yet quite legible some early worm holes along bottom margins Vols. I-IV not affecting text. Interiors clean and bright. Cornelius Tacitus was a senator and a historian of the Roman Empire and is considered one of the greatest Roman historians. xvi 317 288 xxiii 359 356 384. pp. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . Fourth Edition Corrected. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Printed for J. and F. Rivington, L. Davis, L. Hawes, W. Clark and R. Collins, W. Johnston, T. Longman, T. Cadell, J. Dodsley, a Hardcover books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 008077
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