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186718050301Boston: Lee and Shepard 1867. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Nast Thomas. Duodecimo size 299 pp. The popular work of ironic fiction written by journalist and political commentator David Ross Locke 1833-1888. Locke's greatest influence was through his satirical writings as "Petroleum Vesuvius Nasby". The Nasby letters harshly ridiculed the plight of peoples in the Confederate states and the complicity of Northern politicians. Both Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant recognized Nasby as a significant source of support for their presidencies. <br/><br/>Thomas Nast 1840-1902 eventually heightened the work with his illustrations and was also credited by Lincoln for inspiring people to support the war effort. His work marked an important shift in shift in political cartoons which had before relied mainly on text rather than imagery. "Swinging Round the Cirkle" is made up of some of the most weighted of Nasby's moral statements especially concerning the plight of African Americans. The letters were composed in response to a comment by Andrew Johnson on an "uninspired" tour of the country.<br/><br/>___DESCRIPTION: Original pebbled green cloth with blind-stamped panels to both boards and gilt decorations on backstrip frontis and seven additional plates with captions; duodecimo size 7 5/8" by 5 1/8" 1-4 5-299 pp. first edition. <br/><br/>___CONDITION: A very good copy; covers clean other than a few minor spots on the back board a strong text block with solid hinges complete with all plates the only prior owner marking being a very small plate to the front free endpaper; minor rubbing to edges and corners foxing throughout though plates are still bright; overall a very good copy.<br/><br/>___CITATION: BAL 11820.<br/><br/>___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard shipping charge does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.<br/><br/>___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Lee and Shepard hardcover books
18626qzuhLondon 1862 1862. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Printed by William Nichols. 5th thousand stated 1862. Publication of 506 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a touch edge worn. There is foxing on the first and last pages little within the body of the book. There are minor pen and pencil underlining's and a few annotations. The text is legible. The spine has neatly been repaired. In good condition for the age of the book 1862. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. London 1862 hardcover
189810761BGotha:, Perthes., 1898. 129 S. Leinwand der Zeit mit Rückentitel, schöne florale Vorsätze. Einband stärker berieben. Titel mit kleinem Eckausriss, sonst innen guter Zustand.
1825000286London: Vários Editores 1825. Inteira de Pele/Full -Leather. Bom / Good / Bon. In 12. H. Corbould. 1 Vol. de 240-4 pp. Encadernação da época com uma pasta solta e com falta de um fragmento na lombada com ferros a ouro e seco nas pastas e na lombada. Contém duas gravuras finamente executadas em chapa de aço <br/> <br/> Vários Editores hardcover
181880196London: J. Walker. 1818. 16mo pp. xii 262 b/w frontis few ink notes front endpapers pencil notes endpapers and occasionally to text margins few marks and foxing spots throughout pages uncut and many unopened rear board almost detached original papered boards very worn and water damaged browned with numerous stains much of spine chipped away edges bent and rubbed. Reading copy only. Works of the British philosophers with a brief biographical sketch. Papered Boards. J. Walker hardcover
1801758HARDBACK "TEXTURED LEATHER BOARDS" SHIPPED FROM THE UK Edition: Reprint. Date of Publication: 1825 1818 Publisher: F.C. and J. Rivington and 15 other Named London Booksellers. Printed by T Davison Whitefriars. Binding and cover condition: Black textured leather boards with impressed frame and oval design to front and rear gilt title & decoration to spine only. Considerable rubs to edges corners and spine. Gilt decorated edges to inside of boards. GD. Jacket condition: No dust wrapper. ND Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Pale yellow end papers. All edges gilt in bright condition. Neat but faded ink owners name to title page. Clean crisp and bright with light reading wear a few slight fox-marks to text front hinge slightly shaken otherwise no visible faults. VG Illustrations: A single tissue-guarded plate to frontis showing John Locke & design showing fallen angels from Bacons Essays to title page. Pages: 262 pp. text. Description: This copy is printed on light paper. As well as the two main works often printed together they are complemented by sketches of the Lives of Locke and Bacon. A NEAR VG copy with some age and wear reducing it to GD. No dust jacket. F.C. And J. Rivington And 15 Other Named London Booksellers hardcover
1891biblio37073<p>Boston: Lee and Shepard / New York: Charles T. Dillingham 1891. IV465 pages Ads. Fine Hardcover Maroon cloth Gilt spine title no dj. No Wear. Clean No Marks. Perfect binding and hinges. 7.5"x5.25"x1.2". be26783.</p> Lee and Shepard / Charles T. Dillingham hardcover
181853870Philadelphia: printed for the author 1818. 8vo pp. 63 1; copper-engraved frontispiece 13 wood engravings in the text; removed from binding wrappers wanting; very good. The wood-engravings which appear here for the first time have been attributed to William Mason said to be the first wood engraver in Philadelphia; one signed 'G' on p. 32 is thought to be the work of Mason's student George Gilbert. The first edition was published in 1812 under title God's Revenge Against Drunkenness. See Sabin 102467; American Imprints 46749; Hamilton American Book Illustrators 1019. printed for the author unknown
18181710Philadephia: For the author 1818. Octavo-sized pamphlet x cm. 63 pages. FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION overall the Sixth Improved Edition. With an engraved frontispiece possibly by William Charles depicting a drunken rider felled by a low hanging branch. Thirteen woodcuts in the text by William Mason. The rare wrapper here with the front panel present only contains yet another woodcut likely also by Mason. A temperance tract by the famous Parson Weems inventor of the George Washington cherry tree incident. A series of well written cautionary tales often quite humorous. "As the wan countenance of the lust-worn harlot becomes still more dark and dismal at the sight of a young female fresh and blushing in all the charms of virgin innocence so does the soul of a filthy drunkard experience a quickened hell at the site of a gentleman well drest and breathing the cheerful air of cleanliness and sobriety." The pamphlet is worn with a small one-eighth inch hole in the engraved frontispiece and one page torn through the text due to a careless page separation. The illustrated wrapper panel is worn but the text and illustrations are unscathed. In all a decent survival. Shaw & Shoemaker 46749 MWA PPL; Hamilton 1019; Sabin 102467; American Imprints 46751. For the author unknown
181853870Philadelphia: printed for the author 1818. 8vo pp. 63 1; copper-engraved frontispiece 13 wood engravings in the text; removed from binding wrappers wanting; very good. The wood-engravings which appear here for the first time have been attributed to William Mason said to be the first wood engraver in Philadelphia; one signed 'G' on p. 32 is thought to be the work of Mason's student George Gilbert. The first edition was published in 1812 under title God's Revenge Against Drunkenness. See Sabin 102467; American Imprints 46749; Hamilton American Book Illustrators 1019. <br/><br/> printed for the author unknown books
18181710Philadephia: For the author 1818. Pamphlet octavo 63 pages. Sixth improved edition and the first illustrated edition. With an engraved frontispiece possibly by William Charles depicting a drunken rider felled by a low hanging branch. With thirteen woodcuts in the text by William Mason. The rare wrapper here with the front panel present only contains yet another woodcut likely also by Mason. A temperance tract by the famous Parson Weems inventor of the George Washington cherry tree incident. A series of well written cautionary tales often quite humorous. "As the wan countenance of the lust-worn harlot becomes still more dark and dismal at the sight of a young female fresh and blushing in all the charms of virgin innocence so does the soul of a filthy drunkard experience a quickened hell at the site of a gentleman well drest and breathing the cheerful air of cleanliness and sobriety." The pamphlet is worn with a small one-eighth inch hole in the engraved frontispiece and one page torn through the text due to a careless page separation. The illustrated wrapper panel is worn but the text and illustrations are unscathed. In all a decent survival. Shaw & Shoemaker 46749 MWA PPL; Hamilton 1019; Sabin 102467; American Imprints 46751. For the author unknown books
1849r5340London: Shaw & Sons. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed. Spine faded. 1849. Third Edition. Brown hardback embossed cloth cover. 190mm x 120mm 7" x 5". lxxx 210pp index & ads. . Shaw & Sons hardcover
1896845G0862USA: Granite Monthly Company. Good. 1896. First Edition. Paperback. 98 pages plus ads. Printed on glossy stock. Numerous black and white photos; Features: Newport - a model New England year; The American and English Sanbornes with a notice of Rev. Stephen Bachiler concluded; A Trip to Western Texas; Orphean Music; Dr. J. Alonzo Greene; Rest; The Legend of John Levin and Mary Glasse; Esther's Defense; The Sunset Land; The Doctor's Thanksgiving Story; "Wahlspruche" for the New Year from the German; Educational Department; New Hampshire Necrology; The Prize Stories. Chipping to periphery of covers and some pages. Back cover loose but present. Contents in quality condition. A worthy reference copy.; Magazine; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Granite Monthly - A New Hampshire Magazine January 1896 Newport - a model New England year; The American and English Sanbornes with a notice of Rev. Stephen Bachiler concluded; A Trip to Western Texas; Orphean Music; Dr. J. Alonzo Greene; Rest; Th . Granite Monthly Company paperback
180946917Philadelphia: Printed for the Author 1809. Very Good. Philadelphia: Printed for the Author 1809. Eighth Edition -- Greatly Improved. 12mo; contemporary calf with faint gilt ruling to spine; leather title label detached and laid in; 228pp. Seven plates including frontispiece and Washington portrait collated complete. Wear and scuffing to boards; chipping and shallow loss to base of spine; cracked along bottom of joints; corners bumped; front board bowed towards fore-edge; binding sound; toning and minor chipping to pages; larger chip and brief loss of meaning to bottom corner of pp. 83-84; Good to Very Good. <br /> <br /> Notably this copy bears three ownership signatures of Nicholas Van Rensselaer who in his obituary in 1848 is noted as a "venerable relic of the Revolution" and is described as being with Montgomery at the storming of Quebec at Ticonderoga Fort Miller and conveying the intelligence of the surrender of Burgoyne to Albany. A lovely association copy of the first biography of Washington which Weems revised and republished for several years after its initial publication circa 1800. Weems is responsible for many apocryphal stories surrounding Washington such as the "I cannot tell a lie" quote and the cherry tree tale. <br /> <br /> Sabin 102486. Printed for the Author unknown
1829106390<p>4to period full calf stamped in gilt with the arms of George M. Fortescue raised spine bands morocco lettering pieces marbled endpapers all edges gilt engraved frontispiece portrait of Locke; engraved facsimile plate of his handwriting xi 1 407 1 pp. Spine rubbed covers less so; foxing to the plates and adjacent leaves including title signature and inscription of previous owner on front endpaper; otherwise very good. Locke 1631-1704 was an important English philosopher whose writings contributed significantly to modern political liberalism. He is believed to be the inspiration for both the Enlightenment and the Constitution of the United States. His writings addressed the importance of the "social contract between citizens and the importance of religious tolerance. This is a presentation copy inscribed on the half-title "To the Honble. Geo. Fortescue from the author." First edition of the first full-scale separately published life of John Locke also containing the first publication of any portion of Locke's manuscript papers all of which were bequeathed to Locke's heirs. King was a direct descendent of Locke and was related by marriage to George Fortescue the recipient of this copy. Britannica online website. ODNB.</p> Henry Colburn,
1852107598Philadelphia J. Allen 1852. 1852 edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Minor scattered marginal foxing. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. ; 252 pages; Description: vi 7-252 p. 6 pl. incl. Front. 20 cm. Subjects: Marion Francis 1732-1795 . Philadelphia, J. Allen hardcover
1839WRCAM49829Philadelphia 1839. vi7-252pp. plus illus. 12mo. Contemporary three-quarter roan and cloth. Corners and spine rubbed. Very light scattered foxing. Good. A later edition after the first of 1809 about which Howes comments "no copy known." "General Horry furnished the facts Parson Weems the rhetoric; so much of it that Horry became indignant and disclaimed all connection with the book. Unabashed Weems continued its publication through many editions" - Howes. This is the 20th edition listed by Ford. HOWES H650. SABIN 33045. hardcover books
1824WRCAM49827Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son 1824. 251pp. plus six plates. 12mo. Contemporary calf leather label spine gilt. Boards rubbed and hinges repaired with leather strips at spine. Front hinge cracked corners bumped. Modern bookplate on rear pastedown 19th-century armorial bookplate on front pastedown. Very light scattered foxing toning throughout. Good. Self-styled seventh edition. General Francis Marion "The Swamp Fox" was one of the leading American commanders in the Revolution in the South. His brillant operations in the Carolinas kept thousands of British troops tied down and contributed immensely to ultimate American victory. Plain and unassuming he was widely beloved by his contemporaries and after his death this book began the process of his ascent to legend. Horry his second-in-command for part of the war supplied many of the facts although he was allegedly disgusted by Weems' flowery passages and disclaimed any connection with the book. What he disliked others embraced and the book went through many editions. This edition not in Howes or any other standard sources. <br> <br> This copy with the ownership signature and bookplate of J.K. Paulding on titlepage and front pastedown. Paulding was a writer and U.S. Secretary of the Navy from 1838-1841. HOWES H650. M. Carey & Son hardcover books
185464050Philadelphia PA: Joseph Allen 1854. Reprint of a later 1824 edition first published in 1809. 12mo. 252 pp. Illustrated from wood engravings 6 plates foxed. Though published as a popular historical biography Weems's "Francis Marion" has been long known to have been largely compromised by liberties he took with the manuscript and might now be looked upon as an example of early American historical or romantic fiction. Owner's ink signature on the title page endpapers with some ink and pencil markings scattered foxing; still a good solid copy. Rebound in brown buckram spine faded gilt spine title. 10474. <br/><br/> Joseph Allen hardcover books
1822WRCAM49826Philadelphia: M. Carey & Sons 1822. 251pp. plus six handcolored plates. 12mo. Modern calf leather label spine gilt by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Modern bookplate on rear pastedown. Contemporary ownership signature and bookplate on front flyleaf. Light to moderate foxing and toning. Very good. Self-styled eighth edition. The plates have what appears to be contemporary color added. General Francis Marion "The Swamp Fox" was one of the leading American commanders in the Revolution in the South. His brilliant operations in the Carolinas kept thousands of British troops tied down and contributed immensely to ultimate American victory. Plain and unassuming he was widely beloved by his contemporaries and after his death this book began the process of his ascent to legend. Horry his second-in-command for part of the war supplied many of the facts although he was allegedly disgusted by Weems' flowery passages and disclaimed any connection with the book. What he disliked others embraced and the book went through many editions. This edition not in Howes. SHOEMAKER 11389. HOWES H650. M. Carey & Sons hardcover books
18111264744Philadelphia: Printed for M. Carey 1811. Eleventh Edition. 12mo. 227pp.; G; bound in brown leather red label; spine and boards moderately scratched and cracked bumped; writing in ink on endpapers; frontispiece gas minor water damage to corner the part touching the frontispiece itself is white space; title page missing bottom inch below the publishers information including part of publishers information; lacking map; age marks throughout;boards beginning to loosen; stated eleventh edition; shelved case 1. 1264744. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Printed for M. Carey unknown books
1829106390<p>4to period full calf stamped in gilt with the arms of George M. Fortescue raised spine bands morocco lettering pieces marbled endpapers all edges gilt engraved frontispiece portrait of Locke; engraved facsimile plate of his handwriting xi 1 407 1 pp. Spine rubbed covers less so; foxing to the plates and adjacent leaves including title signature and inscription of previous owner on front endpaper; otherwise very good. Locke 1631-1704 was an important English philosopher whose writings contributed significantly to modern political liberalism. He is believed to be the inspiration for both the Enlightenment and the Constitution of the United States. His writings addressed the importance of the "social contract between citizens and the importance of religious tolerance. This is a presentation copy inscribed on the half-title "To the Honble. Geo. Fortescue from the author." First edition of the first full-scale separately published life of John Locke also containing the first publication of any portion of Locke's manuscript papers all of which were bequeathed to Locke's heirs. King was a direct descendent of Locke and was related by marriage to George Fortescue the recipient of this copy. Britannica online website. ODNB.</p> Henry Colburn, books
185230702New York: Bunnell and Price 1852. First hardcover edition and first printing of this text. Foxing to end papers a few stains to text block corners and spine ends with slight rubs and bumps a nearly fine copy 30702. 12mo pp. 1-3 4-143 144: blank flyleaves at front and rear original decorated black cloth front and rear panels stamped in blind spine panel stamped in gold and blind. This work prepared by a close acquaintance of Locke provides a biographical sketch of Locke; anecdotes about the reception of Locke's report; appendices presenting an authentic description of the Moon; and the text of Locke's successful hoax perpetrated in the NEW YORK SUN in August 1835 which pretended to reveal a discovery that men and animals existed on the Moon. The revelations supposedly reprinted from the actually defunct EDINBURGH JOURNAL OF SCIENCE were so cleverly wrought that for a short time the report was given credence in scientific circles in the United States and Europe. The report was soon denounced as a hoax by the public press and Richard Adams Locke 1800-1871 a reporter for the SUN was identified as the perpetrator of the "ingenious astronomical hoax." Interest in the lunar discoveries increased the SUN'S circulation to more than nineteen thousand the largest of any daily of that time. According to William Gowans who reprinted the story in 1859 Locke's account created such public interest that the owners of the SUN published sixty thousand copies of it in pamphlet form. The pamphlet was published in September 1835 and every copy was sold in less than a month. Nevertheless the 1835 printings are rare and only a handful of copies survive. Reference: See Anatomy of Wonder 1976 1-23; and 1981 1-137. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 1348 and 1349. Clute and Nicholls eds The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction 1993 p. 728. Howgego Encyclopedia of Exploration: Invented and Apocryphal Narratives of Travel L44. Locke A Spectrum of Fantasy p. 142. Locke Voyages in Space 130. Bleiler 1978 p. 125 citing earlier editions. Reginald 09129B. Wright I 1704a citing an earlier undated 11-page edition probably published in 1835. Bunnell and Price unknown
18215359New Haven Conn.: A. H. Maltby and Co. 1821. Hardcover. Good. Rare American imprint by a publisher active from about 1819-1850 who began publishing the Yale Literary Review; book first published in 1709. This title is often confused with a book published in 1836 in France by Baron von Holbach; Holbach's book is anti-organized religion and Trenchard's is not; Trenchard was a former Quaker who theorized that 'transports' etc. attributed to God are owing to natural causes. Title page mistakenly attributes this title to John Locke the reason for this is unknown; we found a list of books misattributed to Locke in a Locke bibliography but this is not on it. This is a chapbook about 3in x 5in recently bound in nice leather with marbled endpapers; new binding is near fine the chapbook only good original covers discolored stained rubbed and chipped; chip and tear to side edge of chapbook front cover closed with non-acidic Filmoplast P; many pages have been turned down and most have worn creased corners; pages stained and darkened; stain to top edge and foreedge; foreedge stain mostly visible on p51-52; corners of rear blank flyleaf torn off; 52pp. <br/> <br/> A. H. Maltby and Co. hardcover
187588523Boston: White Smith & Company 1875. Sheet_music. Near Fine. Sheet Music. 6-pages. Pictorial front cover. 2nd page blank. Song on pages 3-5. Advertisements for other sheet music on back cover. 36cm. A couple of modest brown spots on front cover. Minor browning along edge of interior leaf. Cover illustration of a ramshackle poorly roofed cabin with four circular vignettes around the edge giving sentimental glimpses of life in and around that cabin. White, Smith & Company unknown
