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T Smollett; John Thurston; George Wragge; David Hume
The History of England from the Revolution in 1688 to the Death of George II: Designed as a continuation of Hume. Embellished with engravings on copper and wood from original Designs. Six Volumes
London: Printed for R. Scholey . Vernor Hood and Sharpe . B. Crosby & Co. . London ; and J. Ballantyne & Co. Edinburgh 1810. 1810-1811. Printer named in colophon ; v. 1-2 5-6 printed by Ballantyne v. 3-4 by Thomas Davison London. V. 3-4 have different titlepage including the information "from Thurston's designs."Worldcat. Scholey's large-type edition large paper Russia extra with engravings on copper and wood. A RARE edition finely bound in contemporary diced calf the backs with two ornate gilt cross decorations and two polished calf labels gilt the covers with double gilt rules bordering blindtooled arabesques that bordering intricate gilt stamped floral decorations and four blindtooled floral decorations in corners marbled end papers and edges. Overall Near Fine small rubs at corners and spine tips some toning associated mainly with plates and at end pages the interiors lovely and clean. A quite readable set delightfully bound. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . First Edition Thus. Diced Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for R. Scholey ... Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe ... B. Crosby & Co. ... London ; and J. Ballantyne & Co. Edinburgh Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 008080
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Riefenstahl Leni
Schönheit im Olympischen Kampf Important Association Copy in Year of Publication
Berlin: im Deutschen Verlag 1937. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR at half-title page - " Arthur Kiekebusch su wiedersehen 1937 herrlich Leni Riefenstahl". Arthur Kiekebusch was a German production manager and director best known for the 1920 silent film "The Woman in the Dolphin" starring Bela Lugosi. He was the assistant production manager with responsibility for all cameras and lenses on Riefenstahl's film "Olympia" from which the photographs in this book were taken. He also worked with Leni on her 1935 film "Triumph of the Will" as unit manager and head cameraman. The First Edition book is Very Good Minus boards bowed cloth rubbed at corners and spine ends prior owner name and US address front end page hinges starting lacking the dust jacket . Regardless given their close working relationship an important and historic association copy in German film making. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Minus/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Association Copy. im Deutschen Verlag, Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 008082
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Heberden William
The Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero to Titus Pomponius Atticus in Sixteen Books. Two Volumes
London: Printed for Payne and Foss 1825. SCARCE. 2 vols. xvi 494; 4 540pp. Each volume with an engraved folding map. Maps are Near Fine small edge tear map in Vol. I. Bound in contemporary half calf over marbled boards backs with black morocco label and gilt decorations edges dyed red. Very Good spines sunned edges a bit rubbed small period prior owner name labels. Interiors clean and bright overall a handsome set and uncommon thus. . First Edition. Half Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for Payne and Foss Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 008032
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Grote George
Binding Fine - W. Nutt A History of Greece. In Twelve Volumes
London: John Murray 1846. Published 1846-1856. First Edition of Grote's celebrated history of Greece illustrated with frontispiece portrait in Volume XII and with numerous engraved maps and plans 14 folding bound at rear; Vol. I 1 Vol.II 2 Vol. V. 1 Vol. VIII 2 Vol. VIIII 2 Vol X 5 Vol. XII 1 with several hand-colored in outline. Twelve volumes in contemporary W. Nutt fine binding of full polished calf the backs with intricate floral designs in gilt red and black morocco labels marbled end papers and edges gilt inner dentelles. A lovely set Near Fine light soiling to calf minor rubbing at edges. A SCARCE set in lovely binding and condition. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . First Edition. Polished Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John Murray Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 008034
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W. S. Browning Esq.
The History of the Huguenots During the Sixteenth Century in Two Volumes
London: William Pickering 1829. RARE last auction sale 1933 Rare Book Hub. Rebound in 20th c. quarter polished calf over brown buckram boards green and black morocco labels lettered in gilt five raised bands new end papers in white. xii 384 395pp. Near Fine widely scattered spots of toning to edges and margins. A quite handsome set. . First Edition. Quarter Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. William Pickering Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007979
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Macaulay Thomas Babington
The History of England from the Ascension of James the Second Copyright Edition Eight Volumes
Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz 1849. Published 1849-1855 eight volumes in contemporary quarter morocco over marbled boards the backs with five raised bands and gilt lettering with gilt tooled floral decorations marbled end papers ribbon markers. Near Fine small rubs at corners. Frontispiece portrait of Macaulay located in Vol. IV. A quite pleasing and well-bound set of this classic history. Collection of British Authors Vol. CLXXII. . Copyright Edition. Quarter Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Bernhard Tauchnitz Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007981
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Coxe William
History of the House of Austria from the Foundation of the Monarchy By Rhodolph of Hapsburg to the Death of Leopold the Second: 1218 to 1792 in Three Volumes
London: Henry G. Bohn 1847. Three volumes in contemporary full polished calf the backs sumptuously tooled in gilt green and tan labels gilt marbled end papers and page edges. xvi 528 xii 522 viii 592 pp. frontispiece engravings of monarchs each volume. Near Fine light rubs to calf. From the collection of Henry John Coke British explorer and author best remembered for his book about his trip across North America ending in California in time for the Gold Rush titled "A Ride over the Rocky Mountains" 1852 his ownership signature all three volumes. signature Vol.I dated 1857. Third Edition. Full Polished Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Henry G. Bohn Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007991
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Saxton LC. Luther Calvin L. C.
Fall of Poland Containing an Analytical and a Philosophical Account of the Causes Which Conspired in the Ruin of That Nation Together with a History of the Country from Its Origin in Two Volumes
New York: Charles Scribner 1851. RARE. Not found in Sabin. Last copy sold at auction 1916 Rare Book Hub. Two volumes frontispiece portraits one portrait in text Vol. I one fold-out map Fine. x paginated 18 - 563 v pag. 7- 621 pp. Bound in contemporary half calf over marbled boards backs ornately gilt with brown morocco labels gilt marbled end papers and page edges. A Fine and RARE set beautifully bound. First Edition. Half Calf. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Charles Scribner Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 008000
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Thomson Richard
An Historical Essay on the Magna Charta of King John
London: Printed for John Major and Robert Jennings 1829. Tall 8vo half crushed red morocco over marbled boards matching marbled end pages top edge gilt small bookplate of Frances Evelyn Paton front paste down pencil signature of David Paton 2nd free front end page. Very Good front joint starting to open at bottom edge top corners bumped moderate toning to frontis illustrated page only rest of pages clean and free of toning. A quite handsome copy of one of the standard works on the Great Charter and rather uncommon in the first edition. . First Edition. Half Morocco over Marbled Boar. Very Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Tall 8vo. Printed for John Major and Robert Jennings Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007860
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M. De Bourrienne Napoleon's Private Secretary
Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte. To Which are Now First Added an Account of the Important Events of the Hundred Days of Napoleon's Surrender to the English and of His Residence and Death at St. Helena with Anecdotes and Illustrative Notes
London: Richard Bentley 1836. Second and preferred edition with many additions and illustrations four volumes finely bound in full grey polished calf the backs sumptuously tooled in floral gilt decorations with red morocco labels lettered in gilt silk markers armorial bookplates of John W. Thomas front paste downs. Near Fine very light rubbing at raised bands. Fold-out map in Vol. I is Fine. A quite handsome set well suited for a gift. . Second British Edition. Full Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Richard Bentley Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007881
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Richard Head & Francis Kirkman
The English Rogue: Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon a Witty Extravagant Being a Compleat History of the Most Eminent Cheats of Both Sexes
London: Henry Marsh 1665. Four volumes bound in late 19th c. by Gelber Lilienthal San Francisco their labels rear paste downs. Date of publication title page of Vol. I given as 1665 Vol. II 1671 Vol. III 1674 and Vol. IV 1680. The final three volumes publisher was Francis Kirkman. Clearly the late 19th c. facsimile edition due to the quality of the paper often given the publication date of 1874. Near Fine in half polished calf over marbled boards very slight rubs at edges scattered light toning to end papers only. A SCARCE book in either edition and a quite handsome set. . Later British Edition. Half Calf Over Marbled Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Henry Marsh Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007875
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Dearborn MI Branch Ford Dealers
AMERICAN LABOR IS FREE . Let's Keep it That Way ! OUR Work Will Win or Lose the War World War II Propaganda Poster
Detroit: U.A.W.- C.I.O Labor-Management Committee RARE World War II propaganda poster " Distributed by Dearborn Branch Ford Dealers: Approved by U.A.W.-C.I.O. Labor Management Committee" No Date circa 1941-1945. Small union label botto edge indicates printed in Detroit. Near Fine a few tiny edge nicks. Strong colors and an even stronger image of an American worker's hands bound in handcuffs with Nazi emblem. No listings at Worldcat not in Smithsonian no results in Google image search. Well suited for framing will be shipped loosely rolled in mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 28 1/2" w x 34 1/2" h. U.A.W.- C.I.O Labor-Management Committee books
Référence libraire : 007884
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Green J. R. edited by Mrs. J. R. Green and Miss Kate Norgate
Binding Fine A Short History of the English People; Illustrated Edition Four Volumes
London: Macmillan and Co. 1892. Inscribed at front end page to "John V. MacMillan from his tutor C. L Eton Election 1895". Sumptuously bound in full vellum backs with red and brown morocco labels gilt lettering ornate floral gilt tooled decorations double gilt rules to covers marbled end papers all edges stained red a glorious set befitting the occasion and the recipient a scion of this set's publisher. John V. MacMillan 1877-1950 was the son of Alexander MacMillan the co-founder in 1843 of MacMillan Publishing. John did not enter the publishing business instead deciding on an ecclesiastical career and eventually becoming the Bishop of Dover the fifth in the modern era. Profusely decorated throughout with vignettes and full page illustrations many in color. Four volumes Near Fine slight toning to end pages a few pages small top corner creases boards light soiling fold-out of London Bridge Vol. III Near Fine with a few small creases top edges a bit dulled a few small corner bumps. A heavy set please inquire before ordering for additional shipping charges particularly outside the US. . Illustrated Edition. Vellum. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Macmillan and Co. Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007900
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Bundy McGeorge
The Strength of Government The Godkin Lectures at Harvard 1968
Cambridge MA: Harvard Univ Press 1968. Association Copy SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR at half-title page -" To Jim Armsey with the deep appreciation of his friend. McGeorge Bundy February 11. 1969". James Armsey 1918-2008 who was the Ford Foundation executive who oversaw grants to universities and colleges in the 1960s with the only requirement that they had to raise matching funds from other sources. At his urging the Foundation added the requirement that the colleges and universities could not bar black students. This change caused a number of them including Duke University Vanderbilt University Emory University Tulane University and several major private colleges to admit black students for the first time. At the time of publication McGeorge Bundy was the President of the Ford Foundation. He also served both Presidents Kennedy and Johnson from 1961-1966 as Special Assistant for National Security Affairs. Fine Armsey's name and initials front paste down and end page hidden by front flap. In a Near Fine dust jacket small corner creases at flaps. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Association Copy. Harvard Univ Press Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007907
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The Rolliad in Two Parts Probationary Odes for the Laureatship; and Political Eclogues and Miscellanies; with Criticisms and Illustrations. Revised Corrected and Enlarged By the Original Author . The Twenty - Second Edition
London: Printed for James Ridgway 1912. Handsomely bound in contemporary full polished calf the back ornately gilt double gilt rules to covers matching marbled end papers and edges. Near Fine scattered light toning covers rubbed a bit at tips. . Later Edition. Polished Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for James Ridgway Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007918
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Voltaire; Selected and Translated from the French by Mary Julia Young
Voltairiana. In Four Volumes Four Bound in Two
London: Printed by D. N. Shury for J. F. Hughes 1805. RARE. Twelvemo printing 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" four volumes bound in two. In contemporary half vellum over marbled boards the backs with red morocco labels lettered in gilt and richly ornate gilt tooled decorations marbled end papers top edges gilt. Very Good Plus 3/8" chip to top edge of rear cover Vol. I & II light soiling to vellum. Bindings tight interiors clean and fresh. . First Edition. Half Vellum. Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Printed by D. N. Shury for J. F. Hughes Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007926
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Pepys Samuel; Edited by Henry B. Wheatley FSA. F. S.
The Diary of Samuel Pepys 10 Volumes- Fine Binding by Zaehnsdorf
London: George Bell and Sons 1893. "The Diary of Samuel Pepys M.A. F.R.S. Clerk of the Acts and Secretary to the Admiralty; transcribed by the Rev. Mynors Bright from the shorthand manuscript in the Pepysian Library at Magdalene College Cambridge with Lord Braybrooke's notes; edited with extensive additions by Henry B. Wheatley F.S.A." Complete in ten volumes in fine signed Zaehnsdorf binding of black morocco five raised bands with gilt lettering top edges gilt woven paper end pages. Fine tiny rub at head of spine of the Index with all fold-out maps and charts Fine. Eight volumes of Pepys' diary covering the years 1659-1669 with Index and Pepysiana volumes published 1893-1899. An excellent set. 10 heavy volumes will require additional charges for international shipping. . First Complete Edition . Morocco. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. George Bell and Sons Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007940
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Erickson Gladys A. ; Introduction By Joseph E. Ragen Foreword By Harry Reutlinger ; Illustrated with Photographs
Warden Ragen of Joliet ; Famous Warden of One of the World's Toughest Prisons
New Yo K: E. P. Dutton 1957. SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHOR Gladys A. Ericson and Warden Joseph Ragen and with collectible dust jacket SCARCE THUS. Near Fine prior owner name in pencil bit of shelf rubbing rear end page bottom corner creases. In a Very Good dust jacket light edge wear. . SIGNED BY AUTHORS. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. E. P. Dutton Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007839
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Sterne Laurence
Voyage Sentimental en France. Nouvelle edition. Premiere partie. Seconde partie.
Paris and Bruxelles : B. Le Franq 1786. Two volumes 5 5/8" x 3 3/8" each with a frontispiece engraving by Charles Eugene Duponchel. 3 168 pp 118 pp 5. Handsomely bound in contemporary full calf back with black calf labels lettered in gilt and gilt rules ribbon markers. Near Fine small tear bottom margin frontispiece Vol. II a very few spots of toning at end pages the pages clean and bright a quite lovely set. RARE - Worldcat shows only 2 institutional holdings. . New Edition. Full Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. B. Le Franq Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007814
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Gilbert Burnet Bishop of Salsbury
Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time; from the Restoration of Charles II to the Treaty of Peace at Utrecht in the Reign of Queen Anne. a New Edition with Historical and Biographical Notes and Fifty - One Portraits. In Two Volumes
London: William Smith 1840. Two volumes handsomely bound in contemporary unsigned American full calf backs ornately gilt and with two morocco labels with gilt lettering and gilt tail date covers double gilt ruled borders with gilt ruled edges marbled end pages and page edges the armorial bookplates of John G. Watmough and David Milne. Near Fine shelf rubbing bottom edges small rubs at raised bands and corners joints showing light wear the engravings moderately toned. 51 engravings. . Later British Edition. Full Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Large 8vo. William Smith Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007821
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"W. M. " William Moore
The Extraordinary North Brition Weekly Periodical Nos. 1-90 Published May 12th 1768 - Jan. 20th 1770 Bound with Four Pamphlets by William Moore
London: William Moore 1768. No. 1 "An Extraordinary North Briton" is 5th Edition all later numbers are titled "The Extraordinary North Briton" No.3 is 4th Edition Nos. 4 and 5 are 2nd Ed. No. 6 3rd Ed. Nos. 2 and 7-90 are First Editions. Four pamphlets by Moore bound at rear each 6 pp. titled "A Further Account of the Proceedings of the Infamous Tools of Sir William Beauchamp Proctor" dated Weds. Feb. 12 1769; "The Infamy of Justice Kelynge Justice . and John Broughton Bruiser: or The Transactions of Sir Wm. Beauchamp Proctor's Secret Committee from the 20th of Dec. Last to This Day" Tues. Jan 31 1769; " Murder No Crime in the Great; or The Massacre at Brentsford on Thurs. the 8th of Dec in the Halcyon Days of George the Third.1768"; and "A Paper on the Late Extraordinary Proceedings and the Miraculous Device and Determination of the Butcher's Company" Weds. Mar. 22 1769. Nos. 1-90 540 6 pp. 6 pp. 6 pp. 6 pp. Finely bound in early 20th c. quarter polished calf over marbled boards five raised bands with red morocco label and gilt lettering. the pages lightly and evenly toned. A violently anti-government publication that was especially opposed to the administration of Lord North. This copy contains Nos. 88-90 counterfeited under the same title by Moores former printerT. Brayne lacking No. 91 . Cf. No. 89 of The Extraordinary North Briton ESTC. Quite uncommon and a particularly handsome copy. . Quarter Calf. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. William Moore Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007770
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Cunningham Peter; Binding By Riviere & Son
The Story of Nell Gwyn; and the Sayings of Charles the Second Related and Collected
London: Bradbury & Evans 1852. Finely rebound in signed Riviere & Son caramel morocco back ornately gilt top edge gilt marbled end pages. Original cloth covers and back bound in at rear. Near Fine light foxing to end pages. scattered light toning. Illustrated. A quite handsome copy. . First Edition. Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bradbury & Evans Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007773
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Attributed to Robert Mudie
Binding Fine A Historical Account of His Majesty's Visit to Scotland
Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd 1822. The Third Edition 1822 complete with five fold-out plates 338 pp. In handsome unsigned contemporary fine binding of black Levant gilt crown of King George IV center of both covers and with blind-tooled border inside double gilt rules then fine intricate floral decorations in gilt bordered by double gilt rules back with larger gilt floral decorations and gilt lettering and tail date all edges gilt edges of covers with double gilt rules gilt inner dentelles marbled end papers. The binding Near Fine small rub at head of spine. Internally Near Fine with moderate toning mostly to plates and adjacent pages. A superior copy fit for a King's library. . Third Edition. Levant Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Oliver & Boyd Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007775
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DENNIs George
The Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria; in Two Volumes
London: John Murray 1848. RARE in the 1848 First Edition. Near Fine in contempoary half calf over buckram edges of spines in gilt top edges gilt marbled end pages.End pages uniformly browned light rubbing at edges small bookseller's label front paste down bottom edge. c 530 pp errata publisher's ad xiv 555 pp. errata. Each volume with 5 maps 2 fold-outs in Vol. I one in Vol. II all maps are Fine. Color frontispiece Vol. II. Both volumes profusely illustrated with wood engravings. With 2 pages of errata and a page of advertisements. RARE Worldcat shows 12 institutional holdings all in Europe. Rare Book Hub shows no First Editions have been auctioned. . First Edition. Half Calf Over Buckram Boards . Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John Murray Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007782
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Hazlitt W.illiam Carew
Binding Fine History of the Venetian Republic: Her Rise Her Greatness and Her Civilisation in Four Volumes
London: Smith Elder and Co. 1860. Finely bound in contemporary full vellum the binding unsigned red morocco title labels and black morocco tail labels lettered in gilt marbled end pages all edges stained red a beautiful four volume set of this SCARCE history includes a foldout map in each of Vols. I and II frontispiece engravings in Vols.III and IV. Near Fine light soiling to vellum with armorial bookplates of Howard Leonard Douglas Galton front pastedowns and decorative bookplates of John M. Cameron front end pages light foxing mainly at end pages. The maps are lightly foxed Else Fine. xvi 466 viii 464 xii 450 Errata2 vi 2 435. . First Edition. Vellum. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Smith, Elder and Co. Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007794
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Caulfield James
Portraits Memoirs and Characters of Remarkable Persons from the Revolution in 1688 to the End of the Reign of George II. Collected from the Most Authentic Accounts Extant. In Four Volumes Fine Regency Binding
London: H. R. Young & T. H. Whitely 1819. Volume I and II published 1819 III and IV 1820. Collated xii 171 vi 235 iv 260 iv 292 lacking the plate for William Carstairs in Vol. I at p.87 and William Ellis at p.94. In handsome Regency period bindings of black morocco the covers intricately and completely blind tooled with gilt border the backs stamped in gilt all edges gilt plain gray end papers. Very Good shelf rubs and light rubbing at joints some offsetting throughout each volume due to the plates. A total of 155 of the 157 plates called for there being double plates in Vol. III for John Collington and John Stone at p. 189 and Samuel Goodere and Mahoney & White at p. 250. A marvelous compendium of portraits of some of the famous and notorious Brits who lived between 1688 and 1760. . First Edition. Morocco. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. H. R. Young & T. H. Whitely Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007797
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Hearn Lafcadio
Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan in Two Volumes
London: Kegan Paul Trench Trubner & Co. Ltd. 1905. Uncommon in a lovely contemporary fine binding of half polished calf over marbled boards spine with gilt lettering on red morocco label gilt decorations top edges gilt marbled end pages the binding unsigned. Near Fine light rubbing to calf at edges uniform browning at end pages only. Vol. I xii 342 pp Vol. II paginated 343-699 including Index. Vol. II with a few illustrations in text. . Later British Edition. Half Calf Over Marbled Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Ltd. Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007801
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Madame Campan Jeanne Louis Henriette Campan; Edited by M. Maigne
The Private Journal of Madame Campan Comprising Original Anecdotes of the French Court; Selections from Her Correspondence Thoughts on Education Etc. Etc.
London: Printed for Henry Colburn 1825. SCARCE in the British First Edition. iii-v vi-viii 12-440 pps. Bound in contemporary diced calf bordered by double gilt rules back divided into 6 compartments with central blind-stamped ornaments flanked by gilt rules gilt lettering marbled page edges. Binders's signature "S & S" stamped bottom edge rear paste down. Very Good Plus corners rubbed offsetting to front end pages scattered light toning to end pages only interior quite clean and bright. Madame Campan was Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette and her journal provided a valuable historical source on life at court during the reign of Louis XVI. First Edition. Diced Calf . Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for Henry Colburn Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007805
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Hone William; Illustrated by George Cruikshank and Others
Hone's Works Four Volumes The Every-Day Book and Table Book; or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements Sports Pastimes Ceremonies Manners Customs and Events in Three Volumes. with The Year Book of Daily Recreation and Information; Etc.
London: Printed for Thomas Tegg and Son 1838. All four volumes published 1838 bound in unsigned contemporary half polished calf over brown pebbled cloth backs with five raised bands red morocco labels lettered in gilt decorations stamped in gilt matching marbled end pages and page edges a handsome and quite well-bound set. Near Fine scant toning to end pages only small rubs to calf at tips. Vols. I - III with 436 engravings Vol. IV. with 114 including frontispiece engraving each volume. viii 1720 viii 1712 4 888 2 1646. SCARCE in the 1838 printing and in such lovely condition. . Later Edition. Half Calf Over Buckram Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for Thomas Tegg and Son Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007806
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Froude James Anthony
The Spanish Story of the Armada and Other Essays
London: Longmans Green & Co. 1892. SCARCE in the First Edition and in a fine contemporary binding. Handsomely bound in half calf over marbled boards the back with five raised bands and richly gilt page edges marbled to match boards the binding unsigned. Armorial bookplate and 1892 Christmas gift bookplate of Henley front paste down. Near Fine tiny rubs at top corners end pages only are lightly foxed interior quite clean and fresh. . First Edition. Half Calf Over Marbled Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Longmans, Green & Co. Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007811
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Jr Lee A. Wallace
3rd Virginia Infantry
Lynchburg VA: H.E. Howard Inc. 1986. Limited and Numbered Signed 1st Edition #757 of 1000 copies printed and SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Near Fine 6 pages with stains in margins not affecting text. No dust jacket. . SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Limited and Numbered Signed 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. H.E. Howard, Inc. Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007666 ISBN : 0930919238 9780930919238
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Gautier Leon; Translated by Henry Frith
Binding Fine -Bayntun CHIVALRY
London: George Routledge & Sons 1891. RARE First Edition in English finely bound by Bayntun of Bath in half crimson morocco over marbled boards spine with five harp decorations with gilt borders marbled end pages all edges gilt. xii 499 pp. with fifty-seven wood engraved illustrations including frontispiece and 23 plates. Near Fine spine sunned light rubbing to marbled boards internally clean and bright. Gautier's classic work on chivalry in which he set out the "Ten Commandments of Chivalry" of course hundreds of years after the time of medieval chivalry. "Thou shalt be everywhere and always the champion of the Right and the Good against Injustice and Evil". . First Edition. Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. George Routledge & Sons Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007675
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Alexis de Tocqueville; Translated by Henry Reeve with an Original Preface and Notes by John C. Spencer
Democracy in America in Two Volumes Fine Binding
New York: Henry G. Langley 1845. Fourth Edition revised and corrected from the Eighth Paris Edition. Title page date Vol. I 1845; Vol. II 1843 and Vol.II further states Fifth Edition in addition to the Fourth Edition etc. statement. Both volumes Near Fine a few scatterred small spots of toning to end pages only. In a quite handsome unsigned fine binding of half dark brown crushed morocco over marbled covers five raised bands with 4 gilt devices and gilt lettering marbled end papers top edges gilt. An early American edition of one of the towering works of the Nineteenth Century in excellent condition and beautiful binding. . Fourth American Edition . Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry G. Langley Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007726
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Bryce James
The American Commonwealth in Two Volumes
London and New York: Macmillan & Co. 1889. Volume I The National Government - The State Governments. Volume II The parity System - Public Opinion - Illustrations and Reflectione - Social Institutions. Bound in half calf over marbled boards ornate gilt back with two brown leather labels marbled end papers top edge gilt. Fold-out map in volume 1 is Fine. A Near Fine set small bumps and rubs at corners small rubs at edges. . Second Edition Revised. Half Cloth Over Marbled Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Macmillan & Co. Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007741
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Bankes Henry
The Civil and Constitutional History of Rome from Its Foundations to the Age of Augustus in Two Volumes Fine Binding
London: John Murray 1818. SCARCE First Edition 1818. Finely bound in unsigned contemporary half vellum over marbled boards gilt rules to covers back ornately gilt with red morocco title label and black morocco tail date label with all lettering in gilt matching marbled end pages and page edges. Very Good Plus shelf rubs bottom edges end pages moderately foxed with only the occasional scattered spot of toning throughout the text. Excellent provenance with the bookplates and ownership signatures of Mr. Sharon Turner noted British historian and author of the important "History of the Anglo-Saxons published 1799-1805. SCARCE Worldcat shows only 7 institutional holdings last copy at auction in 2002. . First Edition. Half Vellum . Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John Murray Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007749
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Pennell Joseph Artist
World War I Poster: Provide the Sinews of War; Buy Liberty Bonds
New York: Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co. 1918. World War I lithograph print by Joseph Pennell of a ship in naval yard surrounded by rigging and with biplanes in the sky poster size 21" w x 22" h mounted to mat board size 23" w x 22" h. Listed in Monthly catalog of United States goverment publications April 1918 p. 588 as issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Publicity Bureau.Worldcat. Near Fine 1" tear bottom left corner 1/2" tear bottom edge. Printed "Joseph Pennell Del " lower left signed in plate lower right "J. Pennell". One of the truly iconic posters of WWI in the collections of several museums. Ready for framing will be shipped flat as it is mounted to mat board. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 21" w x 22" h. Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co. books
Référence libraire : 007366
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Reproduction Map Plan of the Harbour Town & Forts of Porto Bello
No Place: No Publisher Bottom right states " By permission of the British Library" Map Number 83670 2 Plan of the Harbour Town & Forts of Porto Bello. Near Fine folded once horizontally twice vertically. The greatest British success in the War of Jenkin's Ear fought against the Spanish. Nicely suited for framing will be mailed folded. . Reprint. Map. Near Fine. 24 3/4" w x 18 3/4" h. No Publisher Paperback books
Référence libraire : 007368
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World War I Recruitment Poster: Do Your Duty Join the U. S. Marines Help Them Defend America on Land and Sea Apply at 22 Tremont Row Boston Mass.
No Place: United States Marines 1918. World War I U.S. Marine Corps recruitment poster showing marines firing artillery from the deck of a ship. 18" w x 27 1/4" h mounted to canvas sized 20" w x 29 1/2" h. no date circa 1914-1918. Fine as issued. An excellent original poster well suited to and ready for framing. Will ship loosely rolled in sturdy mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Fine. 18" w x 27 1/4" h. United States Marines books
Référence libraire : 007367
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Martin Luther King Jr.; Photograph by Bob Fitch/ Black Star
Memorial Poster: KING
Atlanta Georgia: American Library Association 1985. RARE 1985 poster published by the American Library Association featuring a Bob Fitch/Black Star portrait photograph of Dr. King with an extended handwritten quote provided by the Martin Luther King Centre Atlanta lower right corner that begins "Hence the forging of priceless qualities of character is taking place.". Near Fine a small faint crease. Well suited for framing will be shipped loosely rolled in a mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 15" x 23". American Library Association books
Référence libraire : 007384
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Bradsher Earl L.
Mathew Carey Editor Author and Publisher; A Study in American Literary Development
New York: Columbia University Press 1912. Very Good Plus in original red cloth gilt lettering and devices top edge gilt 144 pp publishers ads. light rubbing to cloth at the tips bottom corners small bumps small faint spot front paste down contents are clean tight and unmarked. . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Columbia University Press Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007416
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Andrews Charles M.
The Colonial Period of American History Four Volumes
New Haven: Yale University Press 1935. From the collection of noted historian John K. Alexander his inked signatures and of Bartlett Arkell a noted industrialist and philanthropistand early financial supporter of Augusta National golf course his bookplates. Vol. 1 2nd Printing 1935; Vols 2-4 First Printings 1936-1938. Vol. 4 with bookplate and other markings of The Teachers College of the City of Boston Library. Overall a Very Good set educated pencil underlinings and notations scattered throughout light wear to cloth. Volume 1 was a winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1935. A heavy 4 volume set if not using media mail please inquire for added shipping charges. . Second Printing. Cloth. Very Good/No Jackets. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Yale University Press Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007417
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Jean Francois de Galaup de la Perouse; John Dunmore Editor
The Journal of Jean-François de Galaup de la Pérouse 1785-1788 Vol. 1 Hakluyt Society Second Series No. 179
London: The Hakluyt Society 1995. Two volumes published 1994 and 1995 Fine in Near Fine dust jackets light edge wear with 1/2" closed tear at bottom front flap fold of Vol. I Vol. II 1" closed tear bottom edge front panel. . First Edition Thus. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Hakluyt Society Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007423 ISBN : 0904180387 9780904180381
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Edmond Halley; Edited by Norman J. W. Thrower
The Three Voyages of Edmond Halley in the Paramore 1698-1701: Two Volumes Series II Volume 156
London: The Hakluyt Society 1981. Volume I Fine in Near Fine dust jacket light edge wear Volume II with 3 maps Fine in Near Fine dust jacket maps are Fine. . First Edition Thus. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Hakluyt Society Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007420 ISBN : 0904180026 9780904180022
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BARR William and Glyndwr Williams editors.
Voyages to Hudson Bay in Search of a Northwest Passage 1741-1747. Volume I: The Voyage of Christopher Middleton 1741-1742. Volume II: The Voyage of William Moor and Francis Smith 1746-1747. Hakluyt Society Second Series Volumes 177 and 181.
London: The Hakluyt Society 1995. Two volumes published 1994 and 1995 Fine in Near Fine dust jackets light edge wear. . First Edition Thus. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Hakluyt Society Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007422
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Michael A. Hoare Editor
Resolution Journal of Johann Reinhold Forster 1772-1775 Hakluyt Society FOUR VOLUMES
London: The Hakluyt Society 1982. Complete 4 volume set Fine in Near Fine dust jackets with light edge wear. Please use media mail option priority mail and international orders please email for additional shipping charges. . First Edition Thus. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Hakluyt Society Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007421 ISBN : 0904180107 9780904180107
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Edited by Gillian T. Cell
Newfoundland Discovered: English Attempts at Colonisation 1610-1630 Hakluyt Society Second Series
London: The Hakluyt Society 1982. Fine in a Near Fine dustjacket lightly rubbed. . First Thus. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Hakluyt Society Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007425 ISBN : 0904180131 9780904180138
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Andrew Wawn Editor
The Iceland Journal of Henry Holland 1810 Hakluyt Society Second Series
London: Hakluyt Society 1987. Fine in an ever-so-lightly rubbed Near Fine dust jacket. . First Thus. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hakluyt Society Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007428 ISBN : 0904180220 9780904180220
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Martin Luther King Jr.
The Papers of Martin Luther King Jr.: Promotional Poster
The University of California Press 1992. SCARCE. Publisher's promotional poster 17" w x 22" h featuring a six photograph montage of Dr. King promoting the publication of his papers in six volumes. Distributed in limited numbers at the ABA trade show in 1993. Near Fine faint creases and a few small rubs in right margin. Well suited for framing. Will be shipped loosely rolled in a mailing tube. First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 17" w x 22" h. The University of California Press books
Référence libraire : 007460
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Newman Earl Artist
Plows Not Guns for Vietnam: Hand Silkscreened Anti-War Poster
No Place: Earl Newman RARE. No place Venice California no date 1963 original and powerful Earl Newman anti-Vietnam War poster. Near Fine faint creasing 2' area of discoloration around "G" in Guns. Well suited for framing will be shipped loosely rolled in a mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 23" x 35". Earl Newman books
Référence libraire : 007562
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Froissart Sir John
Binding Fine The Chronicles of England France and Spain Etc. Etc.
London: George Routledge & Sons No date circa 1883 according to date front end page from the library of noted Biblical scholar Henry St. John Thackeray his ownership signature and election to Eton dated 1883. Finely bound in contemporary full vellum with decorative gilt-patterned spine and maroon leather title labels. All edges stained red. Marbled endpapers. 511 pp. Very Good Plus spine a bit darkened light soiling to boards light foxing to end pages. . Standard Edition . Vellum. Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. George Routledge & Sons Hardcover books
Référence libraire : 007622
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