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1739ref. 12979London: Printed for T. Cooper 1739. 30 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. A very good copy with some minor browning to a few pages. Former owner's inscription in margin of title page. Modern half blue morocco gilt over marbled boards. 30 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Printed for T. Cooper unknown
1739ref. 12979London: Printed for T. Cooper 1739. 30 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. A very good copy with some minor browning to a few pages. Former owner's inscription in margin of title page. Modern half blue morocco gilt over marbled boards. 30 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Printed for T. Cooper unknown books
ref. 3733449See description; condition for all items overall in general is very good or better. Thirteen items kept by the Cope sisters while attending or affiliated with Philadelphia’s Normal School for Girls in the late 19th century viz. 1. Seventy-First Term Annual Commencement Girls’ Normal School. Wednesday June 17 1891. 14 2pp. Oblong booklet wrappers present but detached. 4½ x 6 inches. 2. Girls’ Normal School Programme. Class of ’91. Class Day June 15th 1892. Phila. Craig Finley & Co. 1892. 25 1pp. Oblong wrappers with raised gold lettering gold yellow binding tie. 7 x 9 inches. Several illustrations. Various stories poems class history and much humor. 3. Report of the Committee on Qualifications of Teachers on the Examination of the Sewing Classes of the Girls’ Normal School for the term ending June 30 1892… Phila. Burk & McFetridge Printers 1892. 10 2pp. Printed wraps. 4. List of Graduates of the Girls’ Normal School to Which Teachers’ Certificates were issued. July 12 1892. Phila. Burk & McFetridge Printers 1892. 31 1pp. Printed wraps. 5. 1893. Board of Directors of the Public School of the Thirty-Third Section Philadelphia. Stiff card 4-pages. 6 x 3½ inches. 6–7. 1893 and 1895. Two brief ALsS sent to Mary Cope regarding her teaching positions. 8–9. 1888 and 1892 Two small groupings of 12th grade Term Examinations. For drawing language writing geography hygiene etc. as kept by Katie Cope. 10. Catalogue of Pupils 1888 and 1889. Philadelphia Normal School for Girls. Rules Governing their admission Promotion Graduation etc. Phila. Burk & McFetridge Printers 1889. 8vo. 70 2pp. Printed wraps. 11. Catalogue of Pupils 1889 and 1890. Philadelphia Normal School for Girls. Rules Governing their admission Promotion Graduation etc. Phila. Burk & McFetridge Printers 1889. 8vo. 65 3pp. Printed wraps. 12. Catalogue of Pupils 1890 and 1891. Philadelphia Normal School for Girls. Rules Governing their admission Promotion Graduation etc. Phila. Burk & McFetridge Printers 1889. 8vo. 67 1pp. Printed wraps. 13. Catalogue of Pupils 1891 and 1892. Philadelphia Normal School for Girls. Rules Governing their admission Promotion Graduation etc. Phila. Burk & McFetridge Printers 1889. 8vo. 70 2pp. Printed wraps. Founded in 1848 Philadelphia High School for Girls also known as Girls’ High holds the distinction of being the first municipally supported secondary school for girls in the United States. Initially established to train teachers for Philadelphia’s common schools the institution underwent a division in 1893. The Normal School relocated to a new site while the high school remained at Seventeenth and Spring Garden Streets adopting the name “Philadelphia High School for Girls” during this transition. Presently it continues to use this name and serves as a public college preparatory magnet high school exclusively for girls situated in Philadelphia. Wikipedia unknown
ref. 3732652Blitar East Java Indonesia. Circa 1890s albumen photograph 8¾ x 10¾ inches on its original card mount 12½ x 15¾ inches with pencil caption titling to photograph. Old glue stains along edges of mount. Save for light fading along edges of photograph a clean clear image. Circa 1890s photograph showing the Javanese ceremony “rampok macan” rampokan a ritualized big cat fight typically occurring at the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the Muslim new year. In a gladiator-like setting this public spectacle pitted men against tiger and it likely contributed to the population decline and eventual extinction of the Javanese tiger. We find one example of this image at the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam. See Wessing Robert. “A Tiger in the Heart: The Javanese Rampok Macan.” Bijdragen Tot de Taal- Land- En Volkenkunde 148 no. 2 1992: 287–308. unknown
1887ref. 9506Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles Éditiuon Jouast 1887. One of 15 numbered copies this begin No. 15 printed on Japan Vellum and printed with an extra suite of the vignettes. Avec Notes et un Glossaire par D. Jouaust et une Preface de Louis Ulbach 15 etched vignette headpieces by Ad. Lalauze. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Three quarter citron morocco and marbled paper boards green leather spine label raised bands gilt spine compartments with green morocco onlays. One of 15 numbered copies this begin No. 15 printed on Japan Vellum and printed with an extra suite of the vignettes. Avec Notes et un Glossaire par D. Jouaust et une Preface de Louis Ulbach 15 etched vignette headpieces by Ad. Lalauze. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Librairie des Bibliophiles, Éditiuon Jouast unknown
1887ref. 9506Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles Éditiuon Jouast 1887. One of 15 numbered copies this begin No. 15 printed on Japan Vellum and printed with an extra suite of the vignettes. Avec Notes et un Glossaire par D. Jouaust et une Preface de Louis Ulbach 15 etched vignette headpieces by Ad. Lalauze. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Three quarter citron morocco and marbled paper boards green leather spine label raised bands gilt spine compartments with green morocco onlays. One of 15 numbered copies this begin No. 15 printed on Japan Vellum and printed with an extra suite of the vignettes. Avec Notes et un Glossaire par D. Jouaust et une Preface de Louis Ulbach 15 etched vignette headpieces by Ad. Lalauze. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Librairie des Bibliophiles, Éditiuon Jouast unknown books
ref. 3733866New York: Printed by George F. Hopkins at Washington’s Head No. 118 Pearl Street 1803. Octavo signed in fours. 1–3 4–56 2pp. Heavily foxed removed from a nonce volume; a good sound copy. First American edition and reasonably scarce to commerce. Born into a military family in Queen’s County Ireland Edward Marcus Despard 1751–1803 joined the British Army as an ensign in 1766 and quickly rose through the ranks distinguishing himself as a military engineer and gaining recognition for his efforts during the capture of Fort San Juan from Spain in 1779. ODNB Despard’s career took a controversial turn when he became involved in revolutionary activities upon his return to Britain. He became affiliated with radical groups such as the London Corresponding Society and the United Irishmen ultimately leading to his arrest in November 1802 for allegedly plotting a coup against the government. At his trial in February 1803 Despard was found guilty of treason despite efforts to paint him as a victim of government conspiracy. He was executed on 21 February 1803 leaving behind a legacy marked by both his military service and his radical political ambitions. ibid Shaw & Shoemaker; 4076. unknown
ref. 52411JUVENILE. ANON. The Young Child's A B C; or First Book. Original printed wrappers. New York: Samuel Wood & Sons 1820. Early edition. Near fine. Samuel Wood published editions in 1806 1811 1816 and 1820. All are virtually identical the primary difference being the woodcut illustration on the front wrapper. due to the edition of the Baltimore imprint of Samuel S. Wood & Co. This copy was most likely produced in 1816 or 1820. Contains 26 well-executed woodcuts in addition to those on the title page and wrappers. unknown
1787ref. 95793Philadelphia: Joseph Crukshank 1787. First Edition. Hardcover. Poor. Original calf binding. Front board is detached but present. Rear board is missing. Title is visible on spine but spine is split. Paper is tanned with some light spotting but not very much. Biographies of deceased Quakers "in Pennsylvania New Jersey and Parts adjacent from nearly the first Settlement thereof to the Year 1787 with some of the last Expressions and Exhortations of many of them." Preface signed A.N. Alphabetical index in front. 8vo. 439 pp. Joseph Crukshank hardcover
1840ref. 46883Providence: H.H. Brown and A.H. Stillwell 1840. Scarce first edition. A rapidly-spreading fire broke out on the . Providence: H.H. Brown and A.H. Stillwell 1840. Scarce first edition. A rapidly-spreading fire broke out on the "Lexington" as she steamed from New York to Stonington. The engines could not be stopped and life boats could not be launched. "Only four survived of the 126 on board; they had floated on cotton bales and wreckage. One account claimed that a sloop could have saved many of those in the water but that the captain feared to lose the tide and made his home port."See Huntress 305C. Occassional tanning and foxing throughout. Handsomely rebound in modern black calf over marbled boards with leather title panel inset into front board. Original wrappers which show some paper repairs are bound in. 13 x 22.5 cm. 32 pp. b/w wood engraved frontispiece. . H.H. Brown and A.H. Stillwell hardcover
1840ref. 46883Providence: H.H. Brown and A.H. Stillwell 1840. Scarce first edition. A rapidly-spreading fire broke out on the . Providence: H.H. Brown and A.H. Stillwell 1840. Scarce first edition. A rapidly-spreading fire broke out on the "Lexington" as she steamed from New York to Stonington. The engines could not be stopped and life boats could not be launched. "Only four survived of the 126 on board; they had floated on cotton bales and wreckage. One account claimed that a sloop could have saved many of those in the water but that the captain feared to lose the tide and made his home port."See Huntress 305C. Occassional tanning and foxing throughout. Handsomely rebound in modern black calf over marbled boards with leather title panel inset into front board. Original wrappers which show some paper repairs are bound in. 13 x 22.5 cm. 32 pp. b/w wood engraved frontispiece. . H.H. Brown and A.H. Stillwell hardcover books
1860ref. 12979Philadelphia: Weik & Weik 1860. Handsome print of a Macaw and a Toucan sitting on a tree branch. From the rare "Album of the Finest Birds of all Countries" published ca. 1860 in Philadelphia. The album consists of 25 hand-coloured lithographed plates with the plates hand-coloured in Germany. The species are arranged by continent. 10 x 14" beautiful condition. Weik & Weik unknown
1950ref. 47888The Delphic Press 1950. hardback. near very good condition in boards with a cloth spine- the covers are rubbed moderately dirty and shelfworn. There are a few tape marks on the front end pages. The Delphic Press hardcover
1943ref. 77-1778Berlin Leipzig: Nibelungen Verlag 1943 1943. 80p. Kriegsfreivilliger. Printed boards. Paper toned. Some cracks at the top and bottom of spine. Very Good Copy. Hardcover. Very Good. Nibelungen Verlag, 1943 Hardcover
1961ref. 3461Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1961. Softcover. Green wraps perfect bound many fold-outs. This original report is uncommon in the trade. ; 6" x 9"; v 445 pp; Worn at corners spine top and bottom first few pages show light corner wear pages clean and unmarked. . U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
1838ref. 041582Amsterdam: S. de Grebber 1838. Later Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Original paper wraps worn covers detached spine degraded. Internally very good with slight foxing generally quite bright. Attractive frontispiece of a kitchen scene a few notes in margins. The two plates illustrating carving are torn but complete. A later edition of one of the classic texts of 18th century Dutch cuisine. Scarce. Cagel 1098 earlier ed. Size: Octavo 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking Wine & Dining; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 041582. S. de Grebber unknown
1861ref. 21474Civil War Eleven Star Confederate Flag. No place: No publication information 1861 Printed envelope 14 x 8 cm. Unused. Very good. An unusual example featuring an 11-star version of the First Confederate National flag more commonly known as the "Stars & Bars" with its stars arranged in a diamond pattern. The flag's 11 stars represent the 11 states that would initially secede from the Union: South Carolina Mississippi Florida Alabama Georgia Louisiana Texas Virginia Arkansas Tennessee and North Carolina.
1737ref. 49953London: C. Rivington 1737. King Charles was executed in 1649. The monarchy was abolished and the Commonwealth of England was established as a republic. The . London: C. Rivington 1737. King Charles was executed in 1649. The monarchy was abolished and the Commonwealth of England was established as a republic. The monarchy would be restored to Charles's son Charles II in 1660. Contents as listed on title page - "1.The complete Tryal of King Charles the First; 2.The Loyal Martyrology; 3. An Historical Register; 4. The Loyal Confessors." These events signaled the foundation and short life of "The Commonwealth of England." "Sixth edition very much enlarged." The 18th century text is bound in later 19th century half calf over marbled boards with spine label. Very good condition and scarce. 19 cm. xxxi 1 308 4 publisher's ads pp. b/w engraved frontispiece. . C. Rivington hardcover
1737ref. 49953London: C. Rivington 1737. King Charles was executed in 1649. The monarchy was abolished and the Commonwealth of England was established as a republic. The . London: C. Rivington 1737. King Charles was executed in 1649. The monarchy was abolished and the Commonwealth of England was established as a republic. The monarchy would be restored to Charles's son Charles II in 1660. Contents as listed on title page - "1.The complete Tryal of King Charles the First; 2.The Loyal Martyrology; 3. An Historical Register; 4. The Loyal Confessors." These events signaled the foundation and short life of "The Commonwealth of England." "Sixth edition very much enlarged." The 18th century text is bound in later 19th century half calf over marbled boards with spine label. Very good condition and scarce. 19 cm. xxxi 1 308 4 publisher's ads pp. b/w engraved frontispiece. . C. Rivington hardcover books
1896ref. CAT0009971896. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Half leather shaken and spine separating fine internally. Two dated recipes in the collection 1896 and 1906 and the rest apparently a similar time frame. 8" x 7" over 300 pages; an extensive cookery with many recipes attributed A nice lunch cake Madeira cakes curried calves feet mutton puffs marbled veal calf's foot jelly rhubarb preserves fillet of mackerel chutney cowslip wine rhubard champagne. A wide ranging middle class collection of recipes. Size: 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT000997. hardcover
1740ref. 047394Paris: Jean Desaint 1740. Hardcover Half Leather. Very Good Condition. Attractively rebound in half leather over marbled boards modest browning a bit heavier early on a few creased page edges. 4 568 lxxii pp. Size: Octavo 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Music. Inventory No: 047394. Jean Desaint hardcover
1895ref. CAT0010241895. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Contemporary cloth ca. turn of the century. A carefully kept middle class cookery with recipes in German - a worldly cookery with a variety of continental recipes. 264 pages including a comprehensive index. Most pages with 2-4 recipes. Size: 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT001024. hardcover
1847ref. 78-2078NY: Nafis & Cornish 1847. 1847. NAP. 256p. Frontis and Half title hand colored. Several other illustrations uncolored. Original light brown embossed cloth with gilt decorations. Pencil doodles on margins of title page. Top of spine damage. Owner's name. Good Copy. 1st. Hardcover. Good. Book. Nafis & Cornish, 1847. Hardcover
ref. CAT000720Hardcover. Good Condition. Two German language manuscript cookbooks one 12mo and half cloth the other 4to in worn cloth backed boards. Undated both ca. late 19th century. 143 used pages second half blank lots of meat recipes braten fricandeau in the smaller a little faint in spots but in very good condition. the second with 161 numbered pages almost all filled up water stains to bottom edge not really affecting legibility but a tight small script with a number of recipes on most pages. A few signatures loose but complete as per the numbering. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT000720. hardcover
1925ref. 0069221925. Wraps. Near Fine. Eighteen mounted black and white sepia toned photographs of a replica model of King Ludwig II's castle Neuschwanstein. 12mo. 18 by 13.5 cm. The model was constructed between November 20 1924 and May 1 1925 by an unknown artist. The replica was done with meticulous attention to detail -- it is very impressive. The model looks like one of the elaborate confections made from Lego blocks but the model predates Lego which began in 1932. The photos show the model from different angles and ranges with both panoramic and close-up photos. The photos are mostly near full page with two smaller photos sharing a page. The ink writing on the cover is in a cursive now long in disuse and so we aren't able to decipher it in its entirely unfortunately. unknown
