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1855290014851855. Letter folds. A single fold circular for W. H. Disbrows Riding School 5th Ave. Cor. 39th St. Adorned with a deeply embossed cameo imprint of a woman riding a horse bordered by the name and location of the school. Includes terms for Lessons Exercise Riding and special events and information. "Evening parties of Ladies and Gentleman for pleasure riding only on Tuesday.with MUSIC to enliven the scene". The inside is blank. The back page provides an overview of the riding academy and the "Rules". Measures 8" x 5". <br/><br/> unknown books
1899246396Washington: The Academy. Very Good. 1899-1911. Complete in 13 volumes 1899-1911 some with several parts ; most in original wrappers with vols 4 5 6 & 7 bound in maroon cloth. In 1911 the name was changed to "Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences" with a new vol. 1 no. 1 issued on July 19 1911. . The Academy hardcover books
185840060Baltimore: John Murphy & Co. 1858. may18. 67 44 pp. <br /><br />An early edition of these regulations. Cover title reads "Regulations U.S.N. Academy. 1855" which may have been the first publication. Worldcat shows only one library holding a copy of this 1858 edition. Bound in original government cloth. Covers and text waterstained. John Murphy & Co. hardcover books
1865717New York: Baldwin & Jones printers 1865. 12mo. 29 3 pp. <br><br>Begins with Board of Visitors lists Academic and Medical Staff then gives information about the cadets: date of admission state of residence age at admission class rank and in a separate section a roll of merit. At end is information on applying for admission. Sewn as issued original wrappers. Slight dog-earing. Dusty. Small stamp of the New-York Historical Society dated 1865. Baldwin & Jones, printers unknown books
1872723New York: John F. Baldwin 1872. 12mo. 30 pp. 1 f. <br><br>Begins with Board of Visitors lists Academic and Medical Staff then gives information about the cadets: date of admission state of residence age at admission class rank and in a separate section a roll of merit. At end is information on applying for admission. Sewn as issued original wrappers. Ex-historical society with stamps and markings in ink. John F. Baldwin unknown books
18812525Poughkeepsie NY: A.V. Haight 1881. 12mo. 39 1 pp. <br><br>Begins with Board of Visitors lists academic staff then gives information about the cadets: date of admission state of residence age at admission class rank and in a separate section a roll of merit. Following the curriculum is information on applying for admission. Good. Blue cloth over pasteboards front cover gilt-lettered. Library label affixed to front cover. Covers and endpapers with light soiling and browning edges of some pages bumped. A.V. Haight hardcover books
1886720Poughkeepsie NY: Haight & Dudley printers 1886. 12mo. 31 1 pp. <br><br>Official reprint of the 1869 edition. Begins with Board of Visitors lists Academic and Medical Staff then gives information about the cadets: date of admission state of residence age at admission class rank and in a separate section a roll of merit. At end is information on applying for admission. Sewn as issued original wrappers. Ex-historical society with stamps and markings in ink. Haight & Dudley, printers unknown books
1871722New York: John F. Baldwin 1871. 12mo. 30 pp. 1 f. <br><br>Begins with Board of Visitors lists Academic and Medical Staff then gives information about the cadets: date of admission state of residence age at admission class rank and in a separate section a roll of merit. At end is information on applying for admission. Sewn as issued original wrappers. Ex-historical society with stamps and markings in ink. John F. Baldwin unknown books
1867718New York: Baldwin & Jones printers 1867. 12mo. 29 3 pp. <br><br>Begins with Board of Visitors lists Academic and Medical Staff then gives information about the cadets: date of admission state of residence age at admission class rank and in a separate section a roll of merit. At end is information on applying for admission. Sewn as issued original wrappers. Slight dog-earing. Dusty rear wrapper chipped and one corner missing. Baldwin & Jones, printers unknown books
1870721Washington: Government Printing Office 1870. 12mo. 32 pp. <br><br>Begins with Board of Visitors lists Academic and Medical Staff then gives information about the cadets: date of admission state of residence age at admission class rank and in a separate section a roll of merit. At end is information on applying for admission. Sewn as issued original wrappers. Ex-historical society with stamps and markings in ink. Government Printing Office unknown books
185815569Jamaica L.I.: Union Hall Academy 1858. A single long sheet printed one side only by "Democrat Print" Jamaica L.I.; black on yellow stock with ornamental surround; approx. 5 3/4" x 19" in size; listing the events of the exhibition players actors in skits teachers John N. Brinckerhoff & Henry Onderdonk Jr.; giving the full names of students and their towns of origin; light wear & old fold lines; in very good condition and an interesting Long Island educational history broadside announcement. Very Good. Union Hall Academy unknown books
185554428Montgomery AL: Office of the Southern Military Academy Lottery 1855. Broadsheet 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches on blue paper the letter on recto printed in italic and signed in type "Sam'l Swan Manager" the scheme on verso announcing 1000 prizes including a top prize of $20000 the scheme printed in a variety of sizes and styles of type. Accompanied by a ticket for the lottery 2 5/8 x 6 7/8 inches printed in black and shades of green small chip in top edge other edgewear for the 8 November 1855 drawing advertised on the broadsheet title across the center "Lottery in Aid of the Southern Military Academy." Also accompanied by a 1939 letter from an owner of the ticket to Alabama collector Peter Brannom in whose collection it wound up informing him of its existence. All folded as for mailing but a very good lot of three items. Founded in 1851 the Southern Military Academy operated in Fredonia Chambers County Alabama until "closed by the civil strife of the 1860s." By special act of the Alabama legislature a bill was passed in 1854 providing for a lottery to be held to raise funds for the school. It was a rousing success as all of the tickets were sold and $60000 in prize money was distributed leaving $25000 for the school. The broadsheet is apparently not recorded on OCLC. 1597. <br/><br/> Office of the Southern Military Academy Lottery unknown books
1897177047London/New York: The Studio/The International Studio 1897. Hardcover. VG overall wear to boards corners bumped age toning to end pages and edges of pages but text and illustrations are clear. Green cloth boards with tan title block on front cover with gilt lettering and illustration 63 64 48 48 pp profusely illustrated in bw. Title on front cover "Art at the Royal Academy New Gallery Paris Salons 1897". Title page: Art at the Royal Academy of London 1897. With this is bound: Art at the New Gallery London 1897 Art at the Salon Champs Elysees Paris 1897 Art at the Salon Champ de Mars Paris 1897. The Studio/The International Studio hardcover books
1872181178London: William Clowes and Sons 1872. Softcover. Fair heavy soiling slight chipping pencil markings throughout. Tan wraps with black lettering 31 pp. Third Year 1872. Includes lists of five galleries. Also includes an index on pp 29-31. William Clowes and Sons unknown books
187634000Santiago: Imprenta de la Republica 1876. Offprint. Stitched paper wrappers. Wrappers soiled and somewhat edge worn else a very good unopened uncut copy. 47-69 pp. Sm. 4to. Jacinto Nuñez ed. Not in OCLC. Imprenta de la Republica unknown books
181542259Madrid: Ibarra Impresor de Cámara de S.M. 1815. First edition. Paper wrappers. Rear wrapper detached else a very good copy institutional blind stamp on title some old erasures and scuffing spine chipped at ends contents clean. 14 iii-xliv 4 x 162 xvi 231 1 pp. Folio. The best edition of this compilation. Palau 95528. Ibarra, Impresor de Cámara de S.M. unknown books
188789783Exeter NH: Printed by William B. Morrill; The News-Letter Press 1887. Paperback. Good. 32p. Softcover in original wrapper. 21cm. Cover chipped and rather worn but still attached. Two light vertical creases. <br/><br/> Printed by William B. Morrill; The News-Letter Press paperback books
1892170313Philadelphia: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 1892. Paperback. G chipping to edges minor tears tanning. Gray paper wraps with black lettering and illustration. 65 pp. BW illustrations. Includes biographical information about all featured artists include Charles Wilson Peale Benjamin West John Neagle William T. Richards and others. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts paperback books
1876181982Philadelphia PA: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 1876. Softcover. VG- left bottom corner dog-earred; fading on covers some marks also. Paper wraps. 22 pages. Inauguration of the new building of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts founded 1806 : 22 April 1876. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts unknown books
1884181983Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 1884. Softcover. G covers chipped along edge; rubbing/soiling. Pages have slight fade on edges and soil spot at top of first few pages. Salmon linen paper wrappers. 11 1 pages. Not a reprint. Weekly schedule guidelines for poses lectures. etc. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts unknown books
1884181984Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 1884. Softcover. G covers chipped along edge; rubbing/soiling. Pages have slight fade on edges. Tan linen paper wrappers. 14 1 pages. Not a reprint. Weekly schedule guidelines for poses lectures. etc. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts unknown books
1884181987Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 1884. Softcover. G covers chipped along edge; rubbing/soiling. Pages have slight fade on edges and title page has black mark in gutter area. Green linen paper wrappers. 12 pages. Not a reprint. Weekly schedule guidelines for poses lectures. etc. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts unknown books
1829689Philadelphia: Printed by Russell and Martien 1829. 8vo. 200 x 140 mm. 8 x 5 ¼ inches. 19 pp. Stitched as issued; some soiling to the title-page and edges a bit fragile. Exhibition catalogues featuring the paintings and sculpture by American and European masters with an emphasis on the works of Academy members. The catalogue is organized geographically by spaces in the Philadelphia Academy. There is a statement at the beginning of the catalogue which states that "those numbers marked thus are to be disposed of." This is the first time I have seen a catalogue listing items to be deaccessioned. Printed by Russell and Martien unknown books
1860WRCAM26231Philadelphia: Collins Printer 1860. 24pp. Dbd. Internally very good. Set of regulations regarding the establishment of this museum. Includes directions for the schools information on how the shares of stock are to be handled and instructions for a general executive hierarchy including an exclusive "Board of Academicians." Collins, Printer unknown books
181534714Philadelphia 1815. 12pp. Disbound<br/> <br/>Rare early American art exhibition catalogue including works by Thomas Birch.<br/> <br/>The pamphlet lists the exhibits including the Antique Saloon and Gallery together accounting for over 160 individual drawings engravings prints sculptures and paintings. Among the paintings hanging in the gallery are several by Thomas Birch including one titled "View of Market Street Bridge." Birch along with his father was responsible for the first American color plate book The City of Philadelphia fifteen years earlier. Birch also curated this exhibition according to the list of officers printed at the beginning of the text. There was also a statue of Washington carved in wood by William Rush and portraits by Sully and Stuart. A rare work with only digital copies listed in OCLC over six records and a useful source for provenance research into early Pennsylvania artworks.<br/> <br/>Shaw & Shoemaker 23666. unknown books
