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1820pp. vi, (2), 5-356. Old damp stain and browning. 12 mo. Worn original leather backed marbled boards. Contemporary manuscript ownership of Gorham Parsons. First Edition. "William Tudor (1779-1830) was an American merchant, Massachusetts legislator, U.S. consular officer (Lima and Rio de Janiero), founder and first editor (1815-17) of the North American Review, and one of the founders of the Boston Athenaeum. He was also famous as the creator of the and established the ice trade with the West Indies. A keen critic of contemporary manners, in this his best-known work he publishes the text sixteen actual letters he wrote to various individuals around the country." He covers subjects such as: Politics; Religion; Commerce; Literature; Fine Arts; On the Relative Ranks of Americans; Character and Condition of Women; Agriculture; Manufactures; Harvard University; Genius; Characters and Manners of the Inhabitants of Boston; the Future state of the Indians; funeral ceremonies; and more. Howes T405; Sabin 97407; S&S/AI 2241. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W145 Rear
1997This is a very good softcover copy with light cover wear. Soft crease to lower corner of back cover. Spine creased but binding firm. Completely clean inside and out. Text in ENGLISH. Artemide, the Italian lighting design manufacturer was founded in 1959 by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza. These master catalogs contain all the designs that are still being produced. This catalog covers the work of 32 designers including Mario Botta, Enzo Mari, Angelo Mangiarotti, Richard Sapper, and Santiago Calatrava among others. Illustrated throughout in color. Also all technical specifications for each lighting design: size, materials, etc. Alphabetical model index. 11" high X 8" wide, 259 pages. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
1871[156] p. Numerous decorative and illustrated advertisements; with comic / satiric illustrations by Edward S. Jones, captioned by quotations from Shakespeare. 16mo. 15 cm. Original yellow printed paper wraps. The advertisements are quite exceptional and cover a broad range of businesses (large and small) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Please let us know if you are looking for a particular company or product. There are a few very curious illustrated ads showing croquet-like games. This first (and only?) edition was supposedly printed in 5,000 copies, but we can locate very few in American libraries today. ". the introduction of illustrations insures the book being carefully looked through, so that each advertisement is sure to be read; and instead of being thrown away, as is often the case with advertising books, it will be retained by those who receive it, that they might show it to their family and friends" - From the Preface of 'The Shakespearian Advertiser'. **PRICE JUST REDUCED!
1958Economic survey of Greek resources ,businesses and productivity in 1958."A special edition on the export potentialities of Greece" In 3 distinct parts : [1] Activities of the Greek Economy pages 11-103. [2] Firms representative of Greece's production pages 1-64. [3] Export firms registered at the Hellenic Chambers of Commerce and Industry pages 1-103p. A snapshot of the Greek economy in the decade after the Civil War. index. [ 2 copies found in WorldCat] Book
1974112 p. Color frontis & illustrations. Oblong 4to. Gilt blue cloth. Limited edition. A wonderful illustrated study in American craft and folk art.Science Press Limited edition.**PRICE JUST REDUCED!
1894pp. xiv, 150; viii [Index]; xiii [List of Subscribers] + 90 Illustrative with explanations on facing pages. Large 8vo. Original full cloth binding, soiled. Mildly XLib. First edition of a great American taxidermy classic. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W138
This is a near fine softcover copy with virtually no wear. Completely clean inside and out. Includes a signed letter from the company, on de Grisogono letterhead, to an American retailer who has requested information. Also includes a folded sheet 'de Grisogono Instrumento No. Uno Price List', which shows specifications and prices for watches N1 through 12, and S1 through 12. The book itself is promotional literature for de Grisogono. Brief text in English. 71 pages, with oversize color photographs of watches on half of them. On facing pages are the technical drawings and specifications. The covers are black with gilt titles on a heavy stock paper (French fold). 13" high X 10" wide, 72 pages. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
190924 p. Numerous drawings of horses, carriages and harness. Descriptions and prices. Some age stain. 245 mm. Original pictorial wraps half the width of text block. Inside wraps printed with testimonials, references and drawings of the factories in Elkhart, IN. Very good condition. Scarce original trade catalogue. HORSES BX 1
1855136 p. Small 12 mo. 140 mm. Age stained, but quite legible. Disbound. A rare French manual on the manufacturing and use of Apple Brandy and related liquors. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! FR-VOYAGE 3RD FL
1948Very Good Turkish, Ottoman (1500-1928) Original three autograph letters. 1+1+1 p. 'Ismail Pirge Biçak, Destere ve Tarak Imal ve Satis Yeri' letterhead. Signed by Ismail Pirge, who was the most important Turkish knife and pocketknife craftsman and manufacturer in Bursa city, third of six generations. They are two kind request letters. Written to Osman Bey. Dated 1948. In Ottoman script. One is written by a pencil, another is by a fountain pen with a black ink. Between the years 1877-1878 the Ottoman - Russian War (93 Harbi) after the Turks from the Balkans migrated to Anatolia, there was also a knife master Ismail Bey. In 1879, he started to work in Yahya Usta's shop (Yesilyayla Biçakçisi) in Okçular Çarsisi (one of famous bazaar which means 'Archery Bazaar' in Bursa city which still has touristic crafts) and started to produce knives and agricultural tools. When he died at a young age in 1885, his son Mehmet (Pirge) continued to do the affairs of Ismail Usta. The art of knives was thus passed on from father to son. In 1934, Mehmet Bey received the surname "Pirge" with Turkish Surname Law which means 'master who trained masters'. Ismail Pirge was son of Mehmet Pirge. At Okçular Bazaar, he and his craftsmen produced knives and accelerated trade with manufacturing. Thus, he began sending his products to a large part of Turkey, Iraq and Egypt in the 1970s. These autograph letters shed light on early history of this art comes from Ottoman tradition.
1857pp. 226, (6) [Index]. Small woodcut illustrations. Age stained. 16mo. Original full publisher's cloth binding, worn and soiled. Text includes a list of domestic medicines and receipts, for example, Lunar Caustic, "very useful in curing bites of rabid dogs." **PRICE JUST REDUCED! AG BX 1
1887pp. 98; v, 70 (Advertisements - most nicely illustrated. Frontis chipped and detached. Lacks the original front wrapper, and the map which appears in some copies. Last leaf quite worn. Other minor defects. A wonderful record of Lancaster, PA and its businesses in the late 19th century. This original edition is quite scarce and very difficult to find. PA 84
1983pp. xiii, 310 + Plus 25 photographs and a large folding map. Map slightly foxed. Endpapers foxed. Small 4to. Original full green paper binding, some wear. Hardbound. Very scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! INDIA BOX 1
1840Three Volumes. Illustrated with 82 maps and about 1100 other wood engravings. Also a color folding map of the United States in Volume III. Early manuscript ownership of Martin Buckhart and A. B. Burkhart, 1895 in all three volumes. 4to. 260 mm. Original full leather bindings. Original leather spine labels. Spine of volume III worn with loss at tail. Hardbound. Very good. Title continues: 'Physical, Statistical, Civil, And Political; Exhibiting Its Relation To The Heavenly Bodies, Its Physical Structure, The Natural History Of Each Country, And The Industry, Commerce, Political Institutions, And Civil And Social State Of All Nations.' S&S/AI 40-4803. Handsome set. PALIB 4
1861Complete title: The Painter, Gilder, and Varnisher's Companion: Containing Rules and Regulations in every thing relating to the arts of Painting, Gilding, Varnishing, and Glass-staining : Numerous useful and valuable receipts : Tests for detection of adulterations in oils, colours, etc. : And a statement of the Diseases and Accidents to which painters, gilders, and varnishers are peculiarly liable : with the simplest and best methods of prevention and remedy. pp. 216; 24 (Publisher's Catalog). 12mo. 180 mm. Original full cloth binding. Hardbound. Very Good. An excellent example. This Civil War era guide was meant to be a practical pocket manual for craftsmen. It is especially interesting that it includes a section on occupational health issues in these trades. Nice copies are very uncommon, as they were usually used very hard. PA 30
1935This is a good only reference softcover copy of this trade catalog, with light wear to the covers and some pencil notations and drawings inside. Also laid-in are 2 price lists and two lists of the pieces in the plates. Sections of the catalog are loose. About 30 plates in both color and black & white, showing individual pieces and room settings. Oblong folio, 9' high X 12" wide. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
1923Title page has closed tear near top corner (~2cm). In brown buckram with slightly faded gilt lettering to front board. Small knock along edge of front board. ; Thesis: submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy in classics in the Graduate School of the University of Illinois, 1923. ; 136 pages
1862133 p. 8vo. 225 mm. Disbound. Very Good. 37th Congress, 2d Session. House. Report. 137. Includes also: Report of the Commissioner of Public Buildings, 1854 (U.S. Office of Public Buildings)./ Submitted by Mr. Sargent. Laid on the table, and ordered printed July 10, 1862. A wonderful accounting of the: architecture; construction work; and costs of the U.S. Treasury Building and the U.S. Capitol. We note that laborers were paid under $1.25 per day; teamsters $1.33 per day; and the Engineer $2.00 per day. Brick and stone masons and cutters could earn as much as $2.50 per day. Documents such as this deserve more study by economic and social historians. GEOLOGY 2
192164 p. + Inserts, including: a typed letter from WSS Treasurer, Geo. W. du Pont to Raymond C. Lauer (1888-1973), 9/14/1921; and a self mailer promotional stock order form. Thin 12 mo. 200 mm. Flexible faux leather binding. Signed by Du Pont. This is essentially a promotion for a stock purchase / investment plan. Aside from pushing the firm itself, certain companies are especially touted: The Texas Company (Texaco); White Motors (Cars and Trucks); Philadelphia Company (Gas & Electric); Southern Pacific (Railroad); Stewart-Warner (Speedometers). They also push: General Motors; Lee Tires; Middle State Oil; Pennsylvania Railroad; and Pond Creek Coal. Surely this portfolio made money (at least up until the crash of 1929). A cool artifact of the pre-crash investment era. ECON 1 / 3
1929Former owner's name on ffep. Wear to head of spine. Light foxing to prelims. ; 92 pages
1990Text is clear and bright throughout. Cover shows only minor marking. There is some marking on the spine, where library sticker has been removed. There are stamps to the f.e.p. Last few pages have minor edgewear to the top edge. Ex-Library
1902128 pages. Black and white illustrations in text. "Comprising an unusual collection of money-making, money-saving, and health-giving prescriptions, receipts, formulas, processes and trade secrets secured at considerable expense from a multitude of thinkers and workers in practical affairs." - subtitle. Appears to be a reprint of the 1889 First Edition. Prior owner's name in light pencil upon first blank leaf, otherwise unmarked. Front hinge just starting. Above-average wear to decorated red cloth-covered boards. Binding somewhat shaken but intact. A worthy vintage copy of this fascinating and informative work. Book
1942227 pages including index. Lengthy author's inscription and signature upon half-title page. This copy presented to author's good friend Harry M. Graham. "It is a curious fact that most Canadians know almost nothing about one-third of their country, and what little information they pick up is at least partly incorrect." - from Chapter 1. This book was an attempt to correct this situation. Chapters include: Geography; Exploration; Furt Trade; Missions; Administration; Transportation and Communication; Oil, Gold and Radium; Yellowknife; Farming and Stock Raising; Tourist Traffic; Civilization; Literature and the Arts. Above average wear. Moderate lean to spine. Light yellowing to contents. Includes a good number of interesting black and white photographic plates. Book
2004xxx, 540 pages. Index and extensive footnotes. "Examines the role of print in the political, religious, intellectual, and cultural life of the colonies that eventually became Canada." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Appears unread. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A superb copy. Book
1998Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. 376 pages. "Compiles 190 of the author's selected columns from beef industry periodicals over a twenty-three-year period. Readers will find most of these columns as relevant today as when they were written." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Moderate wear. A sound copy. Book