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ref. 16356Italy: n.p. n.d. Ruled manuscript notebook with engraved frontispiece. Preface and discourse in two parts. Contemporary black roan and preserved in a black roan-backed box. The text is very clean. A handsome copy. With the bookplate of Roberto Gabbani engraved by Costante Costantini. A discourse in the form of a mock-address to an educated and learned public of women. The author is inspired to write this praise after he had accidentally stepped onto a pile of excrement. He addresses the ladies and in the first part theorizes the ancient and noble origins of defecation from the beginning of time with Adam and Eve. The object of his ode is universal and unites all peoples of the world. The second part is devoted to the usefulness and benefits of excrement: it’s healthy nourishes the trees and the soil and provides work to those that transport it from cities to villages. The author ends his tribute talking to ### directly inviting her/him not to blame humans that don’t appreciate her/him. Costantini Florence 1921-2006 was an Italian engraver illustrator and writer. His talent for drawing was sharpened by his studies and by trips abroad in his youth. In Vienna he became a friend of Kokoshka’s and in Paris he followed courses at the Grande Chaumière Academy. He is noted for his elegant woodcuts and his intaglio prints made from punched metal plates. He was awarded several prizes in both fields. n.p. unknown books
1758ref. 19100The Hague: Vaillant 1758. FIRST EDITION. Contemporary gilt calf-backed pastepaper boards red edges green silk marker. Gift inscription on the front flyleaf. A superior copy. First edition of this anti-Jesuit diatribe. The author trumps up a global conspiracy theory in which Jesuits murdered kings and emperors including an organized plot to kill King Henry IV and the execution of Emperor Kangxi of China by missionaries. The text systematically moves from one country to the next reporting on the supposed crimes that Jesuit residents or visitors committed there: sedition fraud homicide theft and libel. Bibliotheca Brasiliense 1316; see Goldsmiths’-Kress 9442. Vaillant unknown books
1862ref. 20087Paris 1862. Wood engraved illustrations throughout. Modern boards. A very good copy of an ephemeral title. A whimsical illustrated almanac of parlor games. Following a calendar of saints’ days for the year the text lists the rules for 68 games and 59 “penances” for losers. The games are divided into categories: movement attention memory traps and intelligence. The book concludes with a catalog of other game-related books available from the publisher. Not in Grand-Carteret. unknown books
1649ref. 19048Paris: Claude Morlot 1649. FIRST EDITION. Crude woodcut on the title of two hands one holding a globe the other a compass. Recently sewn into old wrappers. Old marginal notations. Fresh. First edition a curiously accurate pamphlet of astronomical predictions. By tracking the movements of 48 constellations reconciled with the ages of the earth’s quadrants the anonymous author predicted the French Revolution the expansion of the Turkish empire the Gold Rush and the rise of the “Two Americas” as a global power. He also warns of a comet “with the head of an elephant and the tail of a dragon” destroying Jerusalem as punishment for wars and idolatry. This title has been overlooked by the standard bibliographies of the Americas. OCLC locates 4 copies in the U.S. BYU Kansas Harvard Newberry. Moreau I: 136 no. 430; Dorbon 157. Claude Morlot unknown books
1826ref. 20055London: Nichols and Son; J. Adlard; Cox Son and Baylis; William Thorne; G. Woodfall; Luke Hanford 1826. FIRST EDITIONS. Printed in red and black; text illustrations throughout. Contemporary calf rebacked with the original spine label. A fine copy. First editions of these entertaining almanacs for the year 1826. Included are a great variety of puzzles enigmas riddles mathematical questions and solutions. One contains arts and sciences for the “Fair Sex”; a number are astronomical almanacs of eclipses tides and information on the moon and stars and ephemera. There are quite a few astrological observations a chronology of remarkable events throughout history calculation of the meridian of London and the meridian and latitude of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Of special interest is the almanac discussing the horrid popish Jacobite plot. Nichols and Son; J. Adlard; Cox, Son and, Baylis; William Thorne; G. Woodfall; Luke Hanford unknown books
1812ref. 20054London: Nichols and Son; J. Adlard; Cox Son and Baylis; William Thorne; G. Woodfall; Luke Hanford 1812. FIRST EDITIONS. Printed in red and black; text illustrations throughout. Contemporary red straight-grained morocco gilt spine and edges. Owner’s not that “Mrs. Donaldson will add this to her stock of Robins from her very affectionate initials.”. First editions of these entertaining almanacs for the year 1812 which as mentioned in all of the printings was a leap year. Included are a great variety of puzzles enigmas riddles mathematical questions and solutions. One contains arts and sciences for the “Fair Sex”; a number are astronomical almanacs of eclipses tides and information on the moon and stars and ephemera. There are quite a few astrological observations a chronology of remarkable events throughout history details of current “inventions” and newsworthy affairs from around Europe as well as a discussion of how climate affects behavior. Of special interest is a long poem on the “modern fine lady.”. Nichols and Son; J. Adlard; Cox, Son and, Baylis; William Thorne; G. Woodfall; Luke Hanford unknown books
1808ref. 20053London: Nichols and Son; J. Adlard; Cox Son and Baylis; William Thorne; G. Woodfall; Luke Hanford 1808. FIRST EDITIONS. Printed in red and black; text illustrations throughout. Contemporary red straight-grained morocco gilt spine and edges. An incredible annotation on the fly-leaf from an owner Stephen Catterell dated 16 February 1864 noting where he was born with a follow-up annotation indicating a mistake in his date of birth. First editions of these entertaining almanacs for the year 1808 which as mentioned in all of the printings was a leap year. Included are a great variety of puzzles enigmas riddles mathematical questions and solutions. One contains arts and sciences for the “Fair Sex”; a number are astronomical almanacs of eclipses tides and information on the moon and stars and ephemera. There are quite a few astrological observations a chronology of remarkable events throughout history details of current “inventions” and a timeline of Christ’s cruxifiction. Of special interest is the almanack discussing events of international political intrigue. Nichols and Son; J. Adlard; Cox, Son and, Baylis; William Thorne; G. Woodfall; Luke Hanford unknown books
1686ref. 19573Liege but Antwerp: Louis Montfort 1686. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. Eighteenth-century marbled boards later reinforced spine; old library shelf labels on the spine and pastedown. In good condition. Only edition an ethics guide for angry people. The text begins by describing anger and listing its causes then expounds on its effects for the angry person and society in general. For example one who is angry distances himself from God is prone to foolish and irrational behavior and is unable to love others. The anonymous author then offers advice for ridding oneself of anger: recognize your anger as a burden read the Bible curse the Devil etc. The book concludes with a list of prayers to God and the Saints for controlling and eliminating anger. OCLC records no copies outside Europe; STC Netherlands 402258312; not in Barbier. Louis Montfort unknown books
1797ref. 19586Paris: Le Clerc 1797. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. Engraved frontispiece in first volume. Partially printed on blue paper. Contemporary russet calf- backed marbled boards spines gilt marbled endpapers. An excellent copy. First and only edition of this rare treatise on the controversial subject of suicide. The anonymous author hopes to shed more light on this cultural taboo. He begins by providing statistics of suicides that have been announced in France 500 suicides in 6 years or 20000 suicides in the last century which he believes are consistently underreported by families and newspapers due to public and religious shame. The author sets forth examples to support his conclusion that suicides are a systemic problem in French society as illustrated by Madame L’s suicide a woman with a seemingly happy life who drowned herself in the river. He claims her death to be a combination of boredom with life disgust at her needs and mood swings brought on by dramatic novels. Our author disagrees with contemporaneous scholarly and popular opinions on suicides and concludes the first part with a historiographical critique of literature including Dubois Delaunay’s Dissertation sur le Suicide Jean Henri Samuel Formey’s Mélanges philosophiques M. Funck’s commentary on Johan Robeck’s 1672–1739 theological interpretation of suicide and Jean Dumas’s Traité du suicideou du meurtre volontaire de soi-même. The author defines fourteen causes of suicide including disgust at the satedness of life loss of property a feeling of humiliation an unfortunate or ill-fated passion the abuse of the pleasure of the senses envy or jealousness anger guilt of crimes fear and terror belief in suicide as just and deserved punishment madness and cruel fanaticism. A rich section of discursive notes fills the second half of the second volume. Le Clerc unknown books
1643ref. 17509London: Edward Husbands T. Thomas Warren R. Best 1643. FIRST EDITION. Engraved frontispiece of Parliamentary chambers and Charles I title within decorative border with woodcut device and the letters “C V” in contemporary brown ink on either side of the device woodcut initials head- and tailpieces Contemporary full calf possibly repaired at a very early date; interior excellent. From the library of the Birmingham Law Society with the name in gilt on the front cover and bookplate on the paste-down as well as small stamps on title and a few text leaves. First edition. This volume contains the record of all the proceedings between Parliament and King Charles I between the end of 1641 and early 1643. In 1640 Charles established the Long Parliament in order to acquire funds for the Bishop’s War against the Scots. However as soon as the Long Parliament took control they began dismantling the monarchy’s authority by removing the King’s advisors and sympathizers. This text represents a tumultuous period in British history coinciding with the very beginning of the English Civil War making it an important reference source. Edward Husbands, T. [Thomas] Warren, R. Best unknown books
1880ref. 18022England 1880. Manuscript in English in black ink on paper A. Pirie & Sons 25 lines to a full page in one continuous cursive hand. Headings embellished with floral motifs. Contemporary half gilt black morocco over red pebbled cloth all edges gilt. Neat legible fine. An attractive guide for a three-day devotional retreat prior to the renewal of religious vows. To be used by a nun or monk this proscriptive text assigns meditations prayers and exhortations on the vows of chastity poverty and obedience taken by all religious orders. Retreats of this type were common towards the end of the 19th century and are still in practice today. unknown books
ref. 17877France first half of the 15th century. Single column 21 lines of text written in black and red in a beautiful gothic book hand. Illuminated initial in gold red blue green and white; ruled in red rubrics in red an numerous initials in red and blue. Contemporary blind-stamped calf over wooden boards raised bands two brass fore-edge clasps missing. A very beautiful manuscript from the library of antiquary William Henry Blacking and of George Dunn of Woolley Hall near Maidenhead with their 2 bookplates with coat of arms on paste down. A very attractive collection of sermons and homilies preserved in its original panel-stamped binding with tools. Presumably the personal pocket manuscript of a preacher presbyter Johannes Venuto. Venuto is an Italian originally Tuscan name. The note on the front flyleaf is an invocation to the Lord for having the sins forgiven and removed. The big initial was clearly drawn later as it covers the original text. Originally it is assumed that a calendar occupied the first 77 pages and that calendar has been removed. George Dunn 1865-1912 of Woolley Hall near Maidenhead Berkshire was an English bibliophile and keen student of paleography and early printing. Throughout his life he built up an impressive library at Woolley Hall collecting early English law books medieval manuscripts early printed books including volumes from unusual towns and presses. After his death in 1912 his library was broken up and sold off at Sotheby's between 1913 and 1917 realising over £30000. unknown books
1641ref. 17940London: n.p. 1641. FIRST EDITION. Type ornament device on title and woodcut headpiece. Polished calf signed “F. Bedford triple gilt fillet round sides spine gilt a.e.g. From the library of Lord Fairfax of Cameron with his armorial bookplate and the Huth bookplate lot 5630 Sotheby’s sale of July 17 1917. First edition of the very rare satire on the granting of monopolies. The anonymous author piles on the criticism of monopolies and patents granted on goods such as coal soap starch leather wine salt tobacco and butter. By the reign of James I patents had become so numerous and unfairly granted that they were considered oppressive and unjust to certain classes of people especially tradesmen and manufacturers. Except for “novel inventions” the King was finally forced to revoke all existing monopolies and declare that henceforth patents were only to be used for “projects of new invention.” This “Statute of monopolies” enacted in 1624 became the foundation for all later developments in patent law in England and elsewhere. It was a fundamental landmark in the transition of Britain’s economy from the feudal to the capitalist. Unfortunately James’s successor Charles I continued to abuse the patent system and it was only during the Restoration that the abuse was finally curtailed. The present work written during the reign of Charles I bitterly describes the injustices within certain trades and industries. Wing P156; ESTC locates 4 copies in North America Harvard Huntington NYPL McGill. n.p. unknown books
1932ref. 004315S. l.: s. n. 1932. Very good. Photograph n. d. ca 1932; 3 1/4 x 5; black-and-white image; tiny creases to corners and mild yellowing to margins; in very good condition. An unusual photograph of a young African-American man in a rural setting a water tower and low houses in the distance dressed in a natty suit with one leg propped on the running board of what appears to be a 1932 Plymouth Roadster with a cigar jutting out of his mouth. s. n. unknown books
1883ref. 004318Worcester MA: s. n. 1883. Very good. Pamphlet; 8 x 5; pp. 4; old crease lines and several small nicks to edges; a few minor spots; in very good condition. A lovely program and order of service for one of the most prominent churches in Worcester - known for its opulent Gothic Revival-style architecture. Organized in 1836 it would merge with the Salem Street Congregational Church in 1896. s. n. unknown books
1981ref. 82447New York: Star Dist 1981. Paperback. 180p. illustrated with explicit drawings good first printing PBO in camp pictorial wraps. Gay pulp fiction. Rough Trade RT-496. Star Dist paperback books
ref. 004309Paris: L. Kaldor. Near fine. Menu n. d. early-20th century; 8 1/2 x 6; single sheet of cream card stock illustrated with an elaborate Art Nouveau border; text in calligraphic script font; very minor wear - in near fine condition. Larue Restaurant in Paris - one of the most fashionable restaurants in Paris during the Jazz Age - was founded in 1886 by the Duke of Uzes and would become known for its excellent cuisine with a Russian twist. L. Kaldor unknown books
1934ref. 004306S. l.: Platt & Munk Co. Inc. 1934. Very good. First edition n. d. 1934; 8 x 7; pp. 10 including text to wraps verso; pictorial wraps; numerous color and black-and-white illustrations; minor creasing and spotting to wraps; a small rubbed spot to back wrap; in about very good condition. A beautiful retelling of the classic fairy tale the pictures in it were vreated by famed British artist and illustrator Eulalie Minfred Banks 1895 12 November. Platt & Munk Co. Inc. paperback books
1935ref. 4675Buffalo: Pulsam Company 1935. Presumed First Edition. Staplebound. Color illustrated wraps. Good. 40 pages. 21 x 14 cm. This pamphlet a post-Prohibition era publication makes it historically significant among American cocktail guides produces right after alcohol became legal again. Interior very lightly soiled wraps rubbed and lightly soiled. Pulsam Company paperback books
1988ref. 125794New York: Star Distributors 1988. Paperback. 147p. price sticker on cover else a very good first edition PBO in original camp explicit pictorial yellow wraps. Gay pulp fiction. Finland Books FIN-155. Star Distributors paperback books
1940ref. 107036London:: Cambridge University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1940. Hardcover. First edition. Light foxing on top edge else very good in a very good age darkened dust jacket. . Cambridge University Press, hardcover books
ref. 30246Quarto three pages of a four page bi-folium written neatly in ink on a pictorial letter-sheet depicting the View from Near the Ferry House U. S. Side at Niagra Falls small oil stain at lower right hand corner else in very good clean legible condition. Our knowledge both of Czech and consequently its orthography are non-existent the identity of the writer could probably be determined by someone without these constraints. The writer has evidently just returned to Europe from America via New York Havre and thence to Paris. He mentions and presumably describes some of the places he visited in America including Chicago Michigan including Huron Detroit and St. Clair Erie Buffalo Niagra Falls et cetera. An interesting and unusual letter recording a Czech traveler's experiences in America. books
1900ref. 41No place possibly New York City: Fleischmann & Co 1900. Wraps. Fine. 12mo; 14pp; chromolithographed illustrated glazed wrappers with a chick on the front and a bid flying over a wheat farm on the rear wrapper; illustrated throughout in dark green ink; fine. Scarce located in 3 WorldCat libraries. Advertising premium from Fleischmann's Co. Fleischmann & Co unknown books
1725ref. 1400646London: J. Roberts 1725. First Edition. Other. Folio 20 pages. Disbound with textblock only. In Good minus condition. Contained in a brown envelope. Textblock has age toning soiling to some pages throughout and tears on some pages throughout. Shelved in Room A Oversized Ephemera. 1400646. Special Collections. J. Roberts unknown books
1996ref. 609369New York: Random House 1996. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Modest spotting on cloth spine near fine in near fine dust jacket with a faint dampstain at the foot of the spine. Anonymous was later revealed to be author and Newsweek correspondent Joe Klein. Basis for the film featuring John Travolta and Emma Thompson. Random House hardcover books
