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1850réf. List1315Britton and Rey 1850. Single sheet measuring 8 ¼ x 10 ¾ inches on blue wove paper. Small chip to corner not affecting image some older tape repairs verso at margins else fine very good plus overall and quite attractive. Very Good. A series of four illustrations telling the story of a mining party that heads out with a pack mule only to fail to find gold and lose their mule before returning to a new prospect with their clothes in shambles. This is entry 209 in Baird’s California’s Pictorial Letter Sheets in which he sets the publication date as being prior to 1855. The series possibly illustrates scenes from a song. A particularly fine example on the classic blue wove paper of the period. unknown books
réf. 01-085816th Century . Bartsch XV no. 2. Engraving. 133 x 154 mm. 16th Century unknown
réf. 251229Melbourne: E.W. Cole: 1900 A stylish art nouveau decorated cloth that is hard covers pp. iv 62 162 x 110 mm. Frontispiece. Cole published only two novels by women. One of them was this novella A Question of Taste by Esther Hacknay author of Thistledown serialised in 1899 in The Adelaide Observer. Immediate doubt is thereby cast on the spelling of the authors surname on the cover and title page of this Cole publication since Thistledown is attributed to the much more likely Esther Hackney. A very good copy. hardcover
1989129 pages. Black and white illustrations. Takes descendants through 7 or 8 generations in both the male and female branches to the mid-1960s. John McIntosh was a colonist and Revolutionary War patriot. Author, who passed away in 2002, was a genealogist for Clan Mackintosh of North America. "His contributions to his Scottish heritage and to Clan Mackintosh of North America were highly significant." - Larry Young, FSA Scot. Clean and bright. Some names underlined and highlighted else unmarked. Lightest wear. Excellent copy. Book
1995This is a very good softcover copy with only light wear. Very clean inside and out. Text in English and Chinese. This brochure was prepared to accompany the exhibition at the Taipei Gallery in the early fall of 1995. Essay by Wu Ching. Chronology. Fully illustrated in color with 15 reproductions of Wu Ching's gold sculptures inspired by the world of ants. 11" high X 8" wide, about 15 pages. This book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking.
réf. 003385Cambridge Massachussetts: John Wilson and Son 1899. Soft cover. Good. Octavo. 70pp. Original wrappers loose and torn. In a protective envelope. Wroth's or Streeter's copy. Although there are no ownership inscriptions this item came from a large collection of bibliographical items belonging to Lawrence Wroth along with items from A.N.L. Munby and Thomas Streeter's collections. Ex-library copy. 0 Cambridge, Massachussetts: John Wilson and Son, 1899. paperback
Madrid, La Novela Teatral, 1921. 4to; 20 pp. sin numerar a doble columna. Cubiertas originales de Tovar.
1795réf. 21236SERMON CLAIMING REPUBLICANISM DIVINELY INSTITUTED first edition 8vo. in fours 4 5-42 2 blankpp. large ornamental headpiece on p.5 later half dark tanned roan marbled sides smooth spine direct lettered in gilt small closed tears or cuts no loss at upper margin of the first two leaves repaired on versos joints little rubbed very good fresh copy. ESTC w29303 locating copies only in BL and O outside of the U.S.A. Forbes 1742-1812 was the Pastor of the church in Raynham President pro-tem of Brown University and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He seems to have specialised in sermons on public occasions; in 1784 he preached at the execution for burglary of one John Dixon. This sermon reflects a key moment in the politics of the young Republic and the special political character of Massachusetts. George Washington who was in the middle of his final term as President was attempting to hold the balance between two political forces the Federalists who had created the Union and the Democratic- Republicans led by Thomas Jefferson who stressed states' rights and libertarian principles. Behind the disputes about domestic issues lay important philosophical disagreements. The Federalists were distinctly lukewarm about the French Revolution and the whole idea of democracy; their opponents accused them of being aristocratic and royalist in their aspirations. In foreign policy this led the Federalists to sympathise with England against France while the Democratic- Republicans held the reverse view. Washington while officially non-partisan was psychologically drawn to the Federalist position and went over openly to them after his Presidency ended. This led to bitter criticism of him by Jefferson and his party. Massachusetts was the strongest centre of Federalism indeed the Party survived there long after it had collapsed in the rest of the country. The Governor Samuel Adams a cousin of the 2nd President John Adams was a Federalist. His career illustrates that revolutionary fervour against English rule was not necessarily associated with social radicalism. He was one of the earliest separatists and drafted the Massachusetts constitution and the Bill of Rights. He was an organiser of the Boston Tea Party. Fobes' sermon takes as its text 2nd. Peter 11 10 & 12 'They despise government - are not afraid to speak evil of dignataries - and things they understand not'. He strongly criticises those who 'speak evil' of governors an obvious reference to the Democratic- Republicans and the idea that government can be carried on if not based on the Christian religion - a specific attack on French influences Deism and Tom Paine. However he qualifies this by referring to the light of liberty kindled in America now shining in France and by claiming that Republicanism is the form of government enjoined by the Bible. This is an interesting aspect of the Sermon. There are any number of sermons which proclaim that Monarchy is the Divinely instituted form of government but few which claim this for Republicanism. In France the Republican ideal was associated with the rejection of Christian doctrines and in Ireland the division within the camp of democracy was between those inspired by French ideas and the upholders of legislative independence under the English crown. In Ireland the American and French Revolutions had very different effects - the triumph of the Volunteers in 1782 and the defeat of the United Irishmen in 1798. This sermon with its innate conservatism helps to cast useful light on the ideological gulf which separated these revolutions which in historical writing have been closely associated. Printed at the Mercury Press by Young & Minns hardcover
réf. 048322829X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1904réf. 1150721.04The Burrows Brothers Company Cleveland 1904. Ltd. edition: one of 27 copies on Imperial Japanese Vellum of which 24 are for sale: this is no. 23. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo hardcover no dj. Bound in original maroon cloth w/ gilt decoration and title lettering paper spine label. Vg condition. Ex-library copy w/ 3 stamps on front endpaper partial stamp on fore-edge barely visible rear pocket neatly removed. Contents lightly & uniformly age-toned otherwise clean no foxing or brittle to pgs binding & hinges firm. Slightest bit of fraying at spine ends & lower board corners browning & small edge-chipping to paper spine label; outer gilt remains quite sharp & bright. 70 p. Reprinted from the original edition of 1831 in the library of the Wisconsin State Historical Society with new Introduction. Contains facsimile of original title page: "A short biography of John Leeth giving a brief account of his travels and sufferings among the Indians for eighteen years. Together with his religious exercises from his own relation by Ewel Jeffries. Lancaster Ohio. Printed at the Gazette office Main St. 1831." The Burrows Brothers Company, Cleveland hardcover
1693réf. 14396London: Printed by S. Roycroft for W. Bentley 1693. First edition. Hardcover. fair. 12mo. 32312pp. Original calf. Raised bands. Top and bottom part of spine crudely repaired with cello-tape. Scuffing rubbing and some staining to boards and spine. Wear to edges and corners. Pencil writing to front endpapers. Signature of previous owner on title page. Minor age browning to pages not affecting text. According to Cushing Querard Halkett and Laing Gabriel d'Emilliane is the pseudonym of Antonio Gavin Gauin. D'Emillianne was born in Spain became a secular priest in the Church of Rome and in 1715 was appointed minister of the church of England. Binding in fair interior in good condition. Printed by S. Roycroft for W. Bentley hardcover
1693réf. 14396London: Printed by S. Roycroft for W. Bentley 1693. First edition. Hardcover. fair. 12mo. 32312pp. Original calf. Raised bands. Top and bottom part of spine crudely repaired with cello-tape. Scuffing rubbing and some staining to boards and spine. Wear to edges and corners. Pencil writing to front endpapers. Signature of previous owner on title page. Minor age browning to pages not affecting text. According to Cushing Querard Halkett and Laing Gabriel d'Emilliane is the pseudonym of Antonio Gavin Gauin. D'Emillianne was born in Spain became a secular priest in the Church of Rome and in 1715 was appointed minister of the church of England. Binding in fair interior in good condition. Printed by S. Roycroft for W. Bentley hardcover books
1813réf. 157227London: W. Faden Geographer To His Majesty and To His Royal Highness The Prince Regent 1813. Second Edition. Hardcover. Good. 125 p. 23 cm book in leatherette box. Chart pp. 4-10. One fold-out distance table. Book has brown cloth spine with grey paper boards the latter looking like original publisher's wraps. Worn extremities. Small tear in paper on front board. Front free endpaper loosening. Ink signature on title. Second edition first was 1799 of the earliest published topographical description of the young province of Upper Canada prepared by its first surveyor-general. Smith 1764-1837 originally came to Upper Canada in 1793 serving as a quartermaster in a British regiment stationed at Niagara. That same year he was appointed to the position of surveyor-general by Gov.-Gen. Simcoe. Advertisement following the title states that the notes and gazetteer were drawn up at Simcoe's request to illustrate a separately issued map of the colony. This second edition was revised corrected and updated by Lt.-Gov. Francis Gore to accompany a new map compiled in the surveyor-general's office and published under his direction. Casey I 983. Lande 2208 with map. Morgan p. 353. Sabin 85205. TPL 736. W. Faden, Geographer To His Majesty, and To His Royal Highness The Prince Regent hardcover
1813réf. elala1132London: Published By W.Faden Geographer To His Majesty 1813. 1813. 8vo. pp. 2 p.l. 123. folding table. contemorary half calf extremities bit rubbed. armorial bookplate of General Aylmer. Second Edition. First published in 1799 this was the earliest published topographical description of the young province of Upper Canada prepared by its first surveyor-general. Smith who had originally come to Upper Canada in 1792 serving as a quartermaster in a British regiment stationed at Niagara was appointed to the position of surveyor-general of the province in 1793 by Governor-General Simcoe. The advertisement following the title states that the notes and gazetteer were drawn up at Simcoes request to illustrate a separately published map of the colony and that this second edition was revised corrected and updated by Lieutenant-Governor Francis Gore to accompany a new map compiled in the surveyor-generals office and recently published under his direction. Casey I 983. Lande 2208 with map. Morgan p. 353. Sabin 85205. TPL 736. DCB VII pp. 811-13. London: Published By W.Faden, Geographer To His Majesty , 1813. unknown
1799réf. 43706London: Published by W. Faden Geographer to His Majesty 1799. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 23.6cm first edition second issue with postscript 11661p. complete with half title in the original paper backed blue paper boards untrimmed some slight wear on the board edges and slightly age worn faint ink stamp on the title else very good to fine sound copy rare in boards - with contemporary presentation on the title page date Upper Canada Lande 2207. T.P.L. 734. Sabin 85205. Casey I:853. This is the first published topographical description of Upper Canada. The work is in two parts: the first being the topography of the principal lakes rivers and land formations in the province: the second being a gazetteer of place-names in 18th century Upper Canada. Smith came to Upper Canada in 1792 and serving as quartermaster in the 5th regiment of foot at Niagara he was selected by Simcoe in 1793 to act as first surveyor-general of the new province. This post he filled till his return to England in 1799. The text was written on Simcoe's request to accompany the following map "A Map of the Province of Upper Canada describing all the New Settlements Townships &c. with the countries adjacent from Quebec to Lake Huron. . Published by W. Faden, Geographer to His Majesty hardcover
1988réf. 74499Oxford University Press USA. New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- 238 pp. With 118 ills. 32 col. . 30 x 22 cm. -- with a bonus offer--; Studies in Jewish History . 1988. 0195056191 . Oxford University Press, USA paperback
1988réf. 013490New York Oxford: The New York Public Library and Oxford University Press 1988. This volume edited by Dr. Gold was four years in the making. It accompanied the exhibition of Hebrew works at the New York Public Library-October 151988 to January 14 1989. The exhibit drew from the extensive holdings of the Library as well as loans of important manuscripts and printed books from other collections in the US Europe and Israel.Illustrations throughoput the catalogue many in color. Four small brown spots on final page may be binder's glue. Otherwise a clean crisp copy. 224pp. First Edition. Color Illustrated Wrappers. Nearly Fine/No Jacket. Quarto. The New York Public Library and Oxford University Press Paperback books
1905réf. RO60004739Punch Publications. 23 august 1905. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 17 pages. Très nombreuses illustrations noir et blanc in et hors texte par différents illustrateurs.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
1991276 pages including index. "A mine of information... well-organized and clearly written. For the pediatric psychologist or other clinicians who might need a compilation of research findings for a grant proposal, the book does indeed serve as a sourcebook of accurate and detailed information." - Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Solid unmarked copy moderately worn. Book
1980réf. 016762Ames Associates Inc. 1980. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8-1/2 x 11 Spiral-Bound Softcover; 159pp; Covers clean & bright text unmarked binding is tight VG condition. Program plan for the Columbia River Gorge urban outreach prepared in March 1980. Illustrated with photos & color foldout maps. Ames Associates, Inc. paperback
réf. 1330731778.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1901réf. h42324New York: Street & Smith 1901. Wraps. Good. 7.25 x 5 inches softcover pulp dime novel good with light general wear and soil to covers contents tanning. Copyright is 1893 but ad on rear cover references Paris Exposition of 1900. 192 pp. Very likely the work of Frederick van Rensselaer Dey. In 1891 Street & Smith hired him to continue the series begun by John R. Coryell on the adventures of Nick Carter. Most of his Nick Carter stories appeared under the pseudonyms "A Celebrated Author" and "The Author of 'Nick Carter." He wrote over a thousand Nick Carter novelettes comprising over forty million words all written longhand. In 1922 Dey committed suicide. This book is rare in the trade and only a few copies found in institutions of any edition. Street & Smith unknown
1893réf. 21365London: T. Fisher Unwin 1893. Hardcover. Near Fine. Hardcover. FIRST EDITION very uncommon. American author Pearl Craigie 1867 - 1906 published several novels including this one in Fisher Unwin's Pseudonym Library series. She was a popular socialite kept company with Aubrey Beardsley and was the lover of author George Moore. Near fine in original beige cloth with green title to spine and front board. Minor foxing to end pages else the interior is clean. Top edge in gilt. Nice condition. 249 pages plus 8 pages of ads. LIT/012109. T. Fisher Unwin hardcover
1893réf. 21365London: T. Fisher Unwin 1893. Hardcover. Near Fine. Hardcover. FIRST EDITION very uncommon. American author Pearl Craigie 1867 - 1906 published several novels including this one in Fisher Unwin's Pseudonym Library series. She was a popular socialite kept company with Aubrey Beardsley and was the lover of author George Moore. Near fine in original beige cloth with green title to spine and front board. Minor foxing to end pages else the interior is clean. Top edge in gilt. Nice condition. 249 pages plus 8 pages of ads. LIT/012109. T. Fisher Unwin hardcover books
réf. 98101501Canton 1860-80's Cheungqua. A group of 7 pith or Tongcao color paintings usual minimal issues mostly clean & solid sold "as is" as a collection with the typical chips & a few fox spots else very good clean examples. A RARE GROUP ! . . . . A SUITE OF 7 FINE CHINESE COLOR PITH PAINTINGS . . . SHOWING BEAUTIFULLY DRESSED CHINESE WOMEN . . . PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS . . . EXECUTED IN STUNNING & BRILLIANT COLORS . . . AKA: CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS . A group of typical "trade paintings" executed by Chinese native artists for foreign traders visiting Canton or Macao during the early to mid-19th century. . A SUPERB SUITE OF FABULOUS COLOR PITH PAINTINGS: A stunningly beautiful group of hand-painted color pith paintings depicting a woman playing a musical instrument. . "GOLDEN LOTUS" or "LOTUS FEET" BOUND FEET Chanzu: This like most illustrations of the period show the women with bound feet. Chanzu bound feet was an erotic obsession and fetish in ancient China. The erotic ramifications are outlined in the references below. . The paintings illustrate Chinese women in a domestic scene with furniture playing musical instruments. Subjects are: . a. Yue1in Ruan Moon Guitar Moon Zither 4 stringed . b. Yanqin Chinese Dulcimer . c. Sanxian three-stringed Chinese lute . d. Drumming on the back of a Chinese ceramic bowl . e. Dizi Chinese bamboo flute . f. Huqin Chinese violin . g. Tong Luo Chinese Brass Gong . DESCRIPTION OF THE PAINTING ART WORK AND CONDITION: . Each painting is in brilliant vivid and stunning colors. Each is skillfully painted with a fine hand delicate fine-point brush with great detail incredible reality texture and appeal. . As usual the set paintings were tipped to a contemporary backing period Each painting is backed with a contemporary stiff paper or a more current back card. . Items "a" & "b" are matted see cover.jpg & title.jpg photos posted to our website. . Each painting is approximately 21 x 34 cm. most have a blue silk ribbon border partial border or border lacking chipped and the like on has restorations on the verso in the margin only. . Each painting has some chips parts missing on the edges or with small holes here and there 'e' by and large the images are complete but some may have usual and often typical age-related cracks or splits a touch of fox spots on "c." . Suitable for framing & display. Please review photographs posted to our website for details. . "RICE PAPER" PAINTINGS: Several authors refer to this name rather than the proper name "Pith" paper paintings also can be called "Tung Tsao." . THE CANTON ARTIST OR 'SCHOOL' OF CHEUNG QUA: Cheung Qua was an export watercolor painter in Canton. He and followers of his school produced various single and albums of these paintings which were sold from his studio. . Often his in-house artists began painting on their own thus replicating the techniques subjects and essence of their masters. Because these paintings were rarely signed the one and only identification ever found was occasionally on the album cover or spine with the studio name. . Often these paintings were sold in various shops in Macao the main resting and gathering place of foreigners during part of the year. . REFERENCE: . CLUNAS Craig.: CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS. This entire book is devoted to Pith or Rice paper paintings. For musical instruments see color plates on pp.50-53 especially plates on pp.66-67 plates 39 & 40 are particularly similar to our examples that is to say by the same or an artist who was in the same house of Cheungqua or that school. CHU Arthur. et al.: ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES: A GUIDE pp.62-66. THE CHINESE PITH PAINTING COLLECTION AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA: An Annotated Guide. Crossman Carl L. The decorative arts of the China trade : paintings furnishings and exotic curiosities. LEVY Howard S.: CHINESE FOOT BINDING: The History of a Curious Erotic Custom. . --. THE LOTUS LOVERS: The Complete History of the Curious Erotic Custom of Foot binding in China. JACKSON Beverly.: SPLENDID SLIPPERS: A THOUSAND YEARS OF AN EROTIC TRADITION. . . unknown
