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1825ref. 48222Edinburgh: Waugh and Innes 1825. Edinburgh: Waugh and Innes 1825. "Third Edition with Additions." The "Kent "was a 1350-ton troop ship bound for China with soldiers and civilian families aboard. She caught fire during a storm in the Bay of Biscay. "Apparently 568 out of 637 people were saved." - Huntress 227C. The original narrative was taken from a published letter attributed to Sir Duncan McGregor a major in the regiment aboard the ship. The "Additions" mentioned on the title page constitute a 36-page Appendix which deals with the fate of the 14 men left aboard the burning ship - a graphic account and not a happy one. The account ends ".we can only hope that in such a state of utter despair the sufferings of those wretched beings were not long protracted." Bound in publisher's plain boards with paper spine label. Front hinge weak backstrip cracked and chipped. Text immaculate. 19.5 cm. 113 6 publisher's ads pp. . Waugh and Innes hardcover books
1866ref. 48225London: S.W. Partridge 1866. London: S.W. Partridge n.d. circa 1866. "SS London was a British steamship that sank in the Bay of Biscay on 11 January 1866. The ship was travelling from Gravesend England to Melbourne Australia when she began taking in water on 10 January with 239 persons aboard. The ship was overloaded with cargo and thus unseaworthy and only 19 survivors were able to escape the foundering ship by lifeboat leaving a death toll of 220." - Wikipedia. Worldcat identifies the date of publication as 1866. This is obviously a contemporary account. On the verso of the title page "The Publisher will be glad to receive any additional information from those who had friends or relatives onboard." Bound in publisher's elaborately blind stamped cloth with gold cover and spine decoration. 18 cm. vi 106 16 publisher's ads pp. b/w plates and illustrations in text. . S.W. Partridge hardcover books
1859ref. 1262761859. New York: Harper and Brothers 1859. Sm. 8vo 8 9-381 2 adspp. With a frontispiece and 7 plates by Frank Bellew. Original pebbled brown cloth covers blind-stamped with oval design within a rectangle. A little faded and worn generally a very good copy of a fragile book printed on cheap paper in a cheap cloth binding. § First and only edition excluding modern reprints of a rare and moving plea on behalf of unhoused children in New York echoing Dickens and others of the period. 1859 is often referred to as the golden year of the 19th century book -- Darwin's Origin Dickens's Tale of Two Cities Eliot's Adam Bede Fitzgerald's Omar Khayyam Tennyson's Idylls of the King Mill's On Liberty Smiles's Self Help Goncharov's Oblamov etc. This book almost unknown and held in only 6 libraries per OCLC deserves to be better known. Not in Blanck or anywhere else we can cite except for Hamilton Early American Book Illustrators # 1491. unknown books
ref. 46734Portland ME: L.H. Nelson Company. A tourists booklet of the town of Gloucester. VG copy in paper wraps. . Portland ME: A tourists booklet of the town of Gloucester. VG copy in paper wraps. . 20.5 x 24.5 cm. . L.H. Nelson Company paperback books
1853ref. 467331853. A ship's log and ledger with a first entry dating back to 1853. VG condition. . 1853. A ship's log and ledger with a first entry dating back to 1853. VG condition. . . unknown books
1955ref. 46729Gloucester MA 1955. The yearbook for the Gloucester Master Mariners for the year 1955. Spiral bound in paper wraps in VG condition. . Gloucester MA. 1955. The yearbook for the Gloucester Master Mariners for the year 1955. Spiral bound in paper wraps in VG condition. . . paperback books
1896ref. 46731New York: Mercantile Illustrating Company 1896. A tourists view of the town of Gloucester from the year 1896. Stringbound in paper wraps in VG condition. . New York: Mercantile Illustrating Company 1896. A tourists view of the town of Gloucester from the year 1896. Stringbound in paper wraps in VG condition. 20 x 27 cm. 79 pp. b/w plates. . Mercantile Illustrating Company paperback books
1879ref. 47041Paris: Le Ministre de la Marine et des Colonies 1879. A collection of blueprints of Parisian naval vessels ordered by the Minister of the Navy and the Colonies. A nice copy with loos . Paris: Le Ministre de la Marine et des Colonies 1879. A collection of blueprints of Parisian naval vessels ordered by the Minister of the Navy and the Colonies. A nice copy with loose binding but otherwise VG. . 38.5 x 47.5 cm. b/w diagrams. . Le Ministre de la Marine et des Colonies unknown books
1790ref. 46953London 1790. Highly detailed description of the ranks and duties of all naval personnel from commanders in chief to the lowest seamen schoo . London 1790. Highly detailed description of the ranks and duties of all naval personnel from commanders in chief to the lowest seamen schoolmasters cooks and marines. The large folding table is a sample chart of Observations of the Qualities of His Majestys Ship the. intended for assessing sailing qualities of a particular vessel. Also included in the book are tables of pay and manning rates samples of forms and laws regulating pay labor and stores which amount to a treatise on how ships of this era were provisioned. The level of detail is amazing The beef provided for His Majestys ships is to be cut into four pound pieces and the pork into two pound pieces; and no unusual pieces are to be put up such as leg bones shins of oxen cheeks of hogs ox hearts &c. A closeup look at the workings of the Royal Navy in a vitally important era in its history. Thirteenth edition of this work which was first published in 1731. All editions have become scarce. See Adams & Waters p. 366. Bound in original calf which is scuffed at edges and corners. Leather spine label chipped. Front hinge cracked but holding. Text complete and in good condition. A servicable copy of a scarce book. 19 x 25 cm. 232 pp. b/w engravings. . hardcover books
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
1840ref. 46891Providence Boston Boston: H.H. Brown John H. Eastburn Perkins & Marvin 1840. The famous . Providence Boston Boston: H.H. Brown John H. Eastburn Perkins & Marvin 1840. The famous "Lexington" pamphlet see item #7 is bound with two contemporary sermons also dealing with the tragedy. The loss of life was heavy and there were rumors that many more could have been saved by a passing vessel so there was plenty to sermonize about. See Huntress 306C. for a descritpion of the incident. Also Sabin 40895 for the first title Sabin 42148 for the Lothrop sermon and Sabin 92082 for the Stone pamphlet. Second title has wrappers bound in. Third title ex-libris Boston Public Library with their circular blindstamp on title page. All three pamphlets in very good condition bound in rather worn red cloth. Front free endpapers detached but present. Three pamphlets. 13 x 21 cm. 32 and 24 and 20 pp. b/w engraving of burning Lexington as frontispiece to first title. . H.H. Brown, John H. Eastburn, Perkins & Marvin hardcover books
1960ref. 47341Brighton UK: Allen West & Co 1960. The scintillating saga of . Brighton UK: Allen West & Co. 1960. The scintillating saga of "Fifty years of electric control development." Switches fuses starter motors. Interesting actually to see how primitive this 20th century technology looks today. Fine condition in publisher's full leather with gold decoration. 14 x 20.5 cm. 60 pp. b/w plates throughout. . Allen West & Co hardcover books
1824ref. 47187Philadelphia: Robert Desilver 1824. Pirates John Gow Baker Brous and Peterson and Edward Jordan and wife Margaret are featured here along with 25 other highwayme . Philadelphia: Robert Desilver 1824. Pirates John Gow Baker Brous and Peterson and Edward Jordan and wife Margaret are featured here along with 25 other highwaymen pickpockets sharpers and murderers assembled for us by an anonymous "Friend of Man." Bound in full tree calf. Rebacked to match with original spine label. 10 x 17.5 cm. vi 280 pp. Six b/w engraved plates. . Robert Desilver unknown books
1840ref. 47170Providence Boston Boston: H.H. Brown John H. Eastburn Perkins & Marvin 1840. The famous . Providence Boston Boston: H.H. Brown John H. Eastburn Perkins & Marvin 1840. The famous "Lexington" pamphlet is bound with two contemporary sermons also dealing with the tragedy. The loss of life was heavy and there were rumors that many more could have been saved by a passing vessel so there was plenty to sermonize about. See Huntress 306C. for a description of the incident. Also Sabin 40895 for the first title Sabin 42148 for the Lothrop sermon and Sabin 92082 for the Stone pamphlet. Second title has wrappers bound in. Third title ex-libris Boston Public Library with their circular blindstamp on title page. All three pamphlets in very good condition bound in rather worn red cloth. Front free endpapers detached but present. Three pamphlets. 13 x 21 cm. 32 and 24 and 20 pp. b/w engraving of burning Lexington as frontispiece to first title. . H.H. Brown, John H. Eastburn, Perkins & Marvin hardcover books
ref. 39321Large oblong octavo ca. 175 x 235 mm. 10 pp. Notated in ink on 5 staves per page each voice on both sides of a leaf. Watermark of a small crown and 6-pointed star. Slightly worn and soiled; creased at folds. We have not located any other sources of the present work either manuscript or printed. unknown books
ref. 46011"Its plants animals and natural phenomena. With a historical sketch of Arctic discovery down to the British Polar Expedition 1875-76." A popular history heavily illustrated drawing on contemporary accounts. Corners and spine ends rather worn else very good condition in green cloth with elaborate gilt decoration. 32.5 cm. vii 339 pp. b/w plates and ills. Color map. . hardcover books
1758ref. 46109London: A. Millar 1758. This attack on the French arsenal and dockyard was devised in the aftermath of the Byng scandal by William Pitt who had intelli . London: A. Millar 1758. This attack on the French arsenal and dockyard was devised in the aftermath of the Byng scandal by William Pitt who had intelligence that the land side of the arsenal was practically undefended. The English assembled land forces under Sir John Mordaunt and Admiral Hawke was ordered to provide cover from the sea. As this detailed investigation revealed everything that could have gone wrong pretty much did and the entire operation flopped. As the DNB puts it A very angry public feeling was excited by the news of the failure. Polymath Daines Barrington said to be the anonymous author gave vent to the "angry public feeling." Removed from larger volume text block in very good condition. . 20.5 cm. 116 pp. . A. Millar unknown books
ref. 61542S.i. n.d. ca 1918. No author or imprint; dated from text. Oblong octavo 6" x 10". Gilt-titled blue cloth; 22pp text; 8 inserted photographic plates. Occasional hand-corrections to text. Text has been reproduced from typescript cut and pasted onto leaves. "This book contains photographs of 23 rifles and carbines. The selection is designed to show the regulation weapons of England France Russia Belgium Italy Roumania Japan Austria and Germany.there is also shown three single-loading rifles of 50 years ago which were used in the struggle.2 automatic rifles are pictured which are considered steps toward the rifle of the future.the list showing the varieties of arms captured is made from the personal observation of the writer from the collections at Springfield Armory and Fort Newark Army Base" from the first page of text. Apparently unrecorded. unknown books
1934ref. 61632Carlisle Barracks PA: Medical Field Service School 1934. First Edition. Octavo. Textured thick paper wrappers; 108pp. Conspicuous scuff to lower front wrapper; creasing to covers; Very Good. Unattributed memoir of a German field surgeon in WW1 translated for the use of American students at the American Field Service School. Uncommon. Medical Field Service School unknown books
1800ref. 1237031800. Newark: Charles E. Graham & Co. n.d. c. 1910. Large slim 4to illustrated with sixteen full-page chromolithographs. Weathered brown boards with color print pasted on cover and brown lettering. A bit worn one torn leaf repaired with scotch tape. Two stains on the upper cover not obtrusive. Seemingly very scarce. § A rare ABC not in Cotsen no copy recorded in databases online two copies noted at auction both failed to sell at high estimates. Divided into two parts the first part untitled the second part titled "Object Lessons ABC". Text on the versos of the chromolithographs. unknown books
1851ref. 57711Philadelphia: Troutman & Hayes 1851. A New American from the latest London Edition." Octavo 23.5cm. Modern half black leather with red marbled paper over boards titled in gilt on spine; modern cream endpapers; 456pp. Bookplate of Charles William Gordon. Rebound internally foxed with old dampstain to top edge of pages mostly not affecting text: Good or better. Reprint of a popular cookbook including recipes for food and household needs as well as multiple crafts and trades: the title page mentions calico printing farriery painting pickling tanning and more. Troutman & Hayes unknown books
ref. 43873New York: Dick and Fitzgerald n.d. A handsome instructional manual in gilt and blindtamped cover. Front inner hinge starting minor cover wear very good conditio . New York: Dick and Fitzgerald n.d. A handsome instructional manual in gilt and blindtamped cover. Front inner hinge starting minor cover wear very good condition. 19 cm. 139 pp. 19 pp advertisement for instructional manuals. b/w drawings and diagrams. Dick and Fitzgerald unknown books
ref. 34873Oblong octavo ca. 205 x 275 mm. Decorative copper and green wrappers. 1 title 8 pp. Scored for soprano and alto voices. Second layer of text and notation in black ink to p. 3 with key signature and text but no music. Notated in a single hand in brown ink on 8-stave rastrum-ruled paper. Contains 4 duets for two unaccompanied voices: Pp. 2-3: "Il signuol che vai cercando" in D major in 2/4 time 4-5: "Cari amanti che per prova conoscere cosa e' amore" in F major in 2/4 time 6-7: "Non son io sei tu crudele" in F major in 2/4 time 8: "Tornate sereni begl' astri d'amore" in F major in 3/4 time Wrappers slightly worn creased and creased. Corners slightly creased. In very good condition overall. Apparently unrecorded. unknown books
ref. 34825Oblong quarto ca. 225 x 290 mm. Sewn. 32 pp. Notated in a single hand in black ink on 10-stave rastrum-ruled paper. Movements: No. 1 : Allegro in G minor 3/4 time.5 pp. With "Bolero" at head. No. 2 : Largo in E minor in common time. 7-11 pp. No. 3 : Lento assai in Bb major in common time.13-15 pp. No. 4 : Moderato in Ab major in 3/4 time; Trio in Db major in 3/4 time. 17-20 pp. No. 5 : Introduzione in G major in 2/4 time; Trio in C major in 2/4 time. 21-23 pp. No. 6 : Allegro in G major in 2/4 time. 24-26 pp. No. 7 : Allegro in G major in 2/4 time. 27-28 pp. No. 8 : Allegro in D major in 2/4 time. 29-32 pp. Slightly worn and browned. A charming collection of short parlor pieces. unknown books
1898ref. 41026Salem: A.N. Webb & Co 1898. 1839 - 1898. With a frontispiece plate of the club's interior. Very good condition. . Salem: A.N. Webb & Co. 1898. 1839 - 1898. With a frontispiece plate of the club's interior. Very good condition. 29 3 pp. b/w frontispiece. A.N. Webb & Co unknown books
