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169016114New York: Crown 1690. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very good. The amazing career of the most successful Confederate spy". 307 pages index map photos. Light grey cloth boards. Price-clipped dust jacket has a half-inch chip at bottom and two half-inch tears and creases at top but bright and clean. <br/><br/> Crown hardcover
165079659Amsterdam: Typis Ludovici Elzevirii Sumptibus Societatis 1650. Leather. Good reading copy/No Jacket. Leather well worn with small loss to tail of spine; hinges cracked; previous owners inscriptions on endpapers; binding firm; contents sound; engraved illustrated title page; 369p index. Size: 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall <br/> <br/> Typis Ludovici Elzevirii, Sumptibus Societatis hardcover
16639900036712Paris: Thomas Jolly 1663. Leather Bound. pp. 561 21. 12mo. Bound in full contemporary leather; raised bands to the spine. The binding is in poor condition with heavy wear to the boards spine partially gone exposing cords hinges tender but intact contents remarkably clean with only the usual age-toning. Sully 1560-1641 was a Huguenot soldier financier and statesman who became Henry IV's chief minister and under his often autocratic guidance restored stability and solvency to France's affairs. He left a collections of memoirs written in the second person first published in 1634 which are valuable as a history of the times. Our offering is the second volume of these memoirs commencing with chapter 71 and concluding with a comprehensive Table of Contents. Colophon states that this edition was printed at Rouen France on September 28 1663 to be sold in Paris by Thomas Jolly. Thomas Jolly unknown
169942537Ri. Chilwell London 1699. First Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Fair Condition. Size: 12mo <7 3/4". 182 pp. Likely rebound in 19th century. Full leather with gilt decoration to boards and spine. Five raised bands and title piece present. Front board detached. Ex-library with minimal stamps and markings. Covers slightly marked. Contains frontispiece. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; England; Renaissance 16thc to 17thc; Biography & Autobiography. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 42537. . Ri. Chilwell hardcover
1677e9341Paris: Chez Sebastien Mabre-Cramoisy. G: in good condition. Cover marked and darkened. Ink inscription and book-plate to front paste-down. Worming to paste-downs. Staining to page edges. Some mispagination. 1677. Seconde Édition. Brown hardback vellum cover. 160mm x 100mm 6" x 4". xvi 471pp index. B/w engraving of Ville de Rhodes. Text in French. Book-plate of Francis John Davies. . Chez Sebastien Mabre-Cramoisy hardcover
1679950London: s.n. 1679. First Edition First Issue assume. Folded Sheet. Very Good. caption title Small folio 11-3/4 inches 30 cm tall pp. 4 signed "J.B."; toning and light soil lacking self wrappers issue with a comma after Godfrey instead of a period pen notation "Henry Nevill alias Paine" in an old hand at the end of the caption title. Nevill a known Papist was implicated and held for suspicion of involvement in the Popish Plot. Ref. The Manuscripts of the House of Lords 1678-1693 pp. 78 and 154. A pamphlet written and published to help assert Danby's complicity in the Popish Plot. Godfrey a magistrate involved in the investigation of the Popish Plot was found face down in a ditch with a sword run though him "That he was found with his own Sword through his Body;" from p. 3 just under his left breast. Suicide was quickly ruled out by the discovery that he had been strangled to death first - very tidy indeed. Wing B127. Ref. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography; OCLC. s.n. unknown
1679003506London: s.n. 1679. Pamphlet. Near Fine -. 2 12 p.; 30 cm. Signatures: A2 B-C2 D1 folio. Pages are untrimmed. "4" in ink at lower edge of title page. Wing I-78. Published anonymously but attributed to the defendant Charles Cornwallis 3rd Baron Conwallis 1655-1698 who was tried for murder. He and another man Charles Gerrard while drunk and disorderly in the middle of the night threatened a sentinel who was able to defend himself and then two young men who were passing by. Gerrard attacked one of the young men breaking his neck and killing him. Cornwallis was found not guilty of murder although six of his peers found him guilty of manslaughter. In Near Fine- Condition: pages are lightly soiled. s.n. unknown
1692016688London: Printed By R.R. For Ric. Chiswell at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Churchyard 1692. vi 392pp. Contemporary paneled calf gilt/maroon leather title label 4 raised bands to spine. Leather slightly worn at hinges starting to crack but holding firm. Page edges evenly toned narrow strip probably prev owners name cut from top of title page. Lacks rear free endpaper and several notations on last blank leaf and rear pastedown. Temple was a 17th century British diplomat who was instrumental in bring about the marriage of William and Mary. His memoirs edited by Jonathan Swift were published in three voumes. The first volume was destroyed in its entirety by the author and the last published some years after his death. This volume is the only volume of the memoirs written primarily for his son to be published in his lifetime. The first edition is differentiated from the second in part by the use of 'past' in the title rather than the 'pass'd' used in the second. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo. Printed By R.R. For Ric. Chiswell at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Churchyard Hardcover
1637005176Antuerpiæ Antwerp: Ioann. Cnobbarum 1637. Hardcover. Very Good -. 8 278 2 p.: 2 full-page engraved illustrations including portrait; 13 cm. Signatures: 3 dots4 A-712 M8 12mo. Contemporary parchment with blind-stamped decoration; lacking clasps. Engraved title page and initials. Inscribed on front free endpaper: "Presented from Poe Kurz at Shelby October 29th 76." An earlier inscription at lower edge of title page with oval stamp over it of Bibliotheca C.SS. R. Ilchester Maryland. Small embossed stamp on title page verso and last page of text of Bibliotheca St. Alphonsus Esopus N.Y. A biographical work in prose and poetry by Cornelis de Corte 1590-1638 about St. Nicholas of Tolentino c. 1246-1305. Scarce. In Very Good- Condition: parchment is soiled; two holes in the parchment over the front board; lacking clasps; pages are clean and tight. Ioann. Cnobbarum hardcover
16811389698London Brussels: Printed by J. M. for Henry Herringman 1681. Hardcover. 12mo. 62 46 2 82 6 103 1 215 1 29 1 194 2 pages. In Good condition. Rebound 19th century in full blue leather with gilt lettering to spine ruling and heraldic insignia emboss to front and back covers. Boards show moderate plus wear to top and bottom edges and to leather along joints with light plust wear and sunning to leather on spine. Front board and spine separated at front gutter from the text block but attached and intact. Text block has light shelf wear to bottom gilt edge and minor age toning to pages throughout interiorly. 19th-century heraldic ex libris matching device on covers belonging to Hugh Perkins appears on front paste down with some late-19th century pencil annotations from previous seller on free end pages at front. Engraved portrait succeeds title page. Individual title pages and pagination for "The Mistress" "Pindarique odes" and "Davideis". <br> <br> <br /> <br /> Note per ESTC: "M.R. Perkin "Abraham Cowley" says of this edition that "it was clearly not printed in England" and "was most likely piratical but may well have been commissioned in England."<br /> <br> <br> Reference: ESTC R30277<br> <br> Shelved Room G. 1389698. Special Collections. Printed by J. M. for Henry Herringman hardcover
1697244970Francois Halma Utrecht 1697. Hardcover Leder 2. Band. Zustand: keine Beschädigungen keine Eintragungen. Rücken Ecken Kanten gut. Francois Halma, Utrecht, hardcover
1659244451659. Hardcover. Fair. Hardcover/Fair condition/815 pages - This is a comprising diary of Samuel Pepys from 1659 to 1669 and a selection from his private correspondence. KN324445 hardcover
166139328Bologna 1661. Third Edition. Hardcover. 8 199pp. Later dark red morocco with gilt fillets cornerpieces and centerpieces on the sides spine with five raised bands and elaborate gold tooling sprinkled pastedown endpapers. All edges gilt. Title vignette. The biography of Spanish Roman Catholic priest Alonso de Orozco Mena of the Order of Saint Augustine who was beatified in 1882. Text in Italian. Translated by Luigi Torelli. Minor wear to extremities very mild scattered foxing tiny hole to spine small stains to rear panel. Lower corner of page 147 is torn barely affecting text. A near fine copy. Scarce. ; Octavo. hardcover
1642001310London: Thomas Underhill 1642. Very Good -. Title continued: "Vpon the Impeachment of the Earles of North-hampton Devon-shire Monmouth and Dover and of the Lords Rich Andever Grey of Ruthen Coventry and Capell for their contempt in departing from the Parliament and not returning upon Summons." 2 11 3 p.; 19 cm. Signatures: A-B4. 4to. Disbound. Title within ornamental border; first page of text has engraved head-piece and initial. The number "8" appears in ink at head of title presumably a former owner's numbering from a volume of pamphlets. Inscription in an old hand on the last blank page possibly relating to the binding of that volume. Wing 2nd ed. H2476B. Denzil Holles was one of five members of the House of Commons whom King Charles I of England unsuccessfully attempted to arrest in 1642 and in this speech he presents the House of Commons' impeachment of the nine Lords who had refused to rejoin Parliament having joined the king's forces in what became the First English Civil War. In Very Good- Condition: lower edge of second signature shaved with partial loss of some letters; title page and last blank page lightly soiled; pages are otherwise clean and bright. Thomas Underhill unknown
1693087618Franciscum Halmam 1693. Second edition. Vellum. pp. 785 Index. Thick 8vo. Full vellum with hand-lettering to spine. With 14 copper plate engravings including illustrated title page 7 folding illustrations one being a map. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown P. Small Keir Esq. Text unmarked binding and joints sound. Lovely condition. The second edition being more ornate and compact than the first. A biography of Alexander the Great written originally in the first century or thereabouts in ten books; later pieced together therefrom and printed in many editions as early as the ninth century. Franciscum Halmam unknown
1677biblio123<p><em><strong>Burnet Gilbert. 1643-1715 The Memoirs of the Lives and Actions of James and William Dukes of Hamilton and Castleherald & c. In which an Account is given of the Rise and Progress of the Civil Wars of Scotland with other Great Transactions both in England and Germany from the Year 1625 to the Year 1652. Together with many Letters Instructions and other Papers Written by King Charles the I. Never before published all drawn out of or Copied from the Originals. London Printed by J. Grover for R. Royston Bookseller to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty 1677. Folio 12 x 7.5 in. First edition. 3 a6 B-Zz Aa-Zz4 Aaa-Lll4.</strong> <strong>Contains both portraits where other volumes are lacking. Also contains portrait of King Charles I praying and with much symbolism surrounding him of his divine rights. "Burnet's</strong></em> vacations were spent chiefly in Hamilton where the duchess engaged him in putting in order all the papers relating to her father's and uncle's political careers. Lauderdale who had his own reasons for anxiety as to the light which might be cast upon transactions in which he had himself been engaged no sooner heard of this than he sent for Burnet to come to court that he might give him all the informa¬tion in his power. The 'Memoirs of the Dukes of Hamilton' Burnet's first historical work was published in 1676 actually 1677. His investigations led in a curious way to a reconciliation between Hamilton and the court. Among the papers which he ex¬amined were found undoubted claims of the family upon the crown for satisfaction of which Hamilton consented to concur in the court measures. This was 1671". DNB In Burnet's Preface to "Memoirs" he states one of the reasons for undertak¬ing this work saying "And particularly I wondered to find James Duke of Hamilton represented to the World with such foul and base Characters as if he had been a Monster both for Ingratitude and Treachery though he had laid down his Life for the King and involved his Estate in vast Debts for His Service. It seemed to me the great¬est Injustice in the world that one who served his Prince and his Country so long and so faithfully and sealed all with his blood should not only be deprived of the Honour due to his Memory but that a company of ignorant and impudent Slanders should do what they could to attaint his Blood and Family by the black Imputations they have cast on him and that this should pass current without any Vindications." Wing B-5832</p> J. Grover, for R. Royston hardcover
16190011028Annapolis Maryland MD Usa: US Navy Doctor's Wife in Annapolis Maryland. Good. 1916-1927. Hardcover. On offer are two diaries written in the early years of the 20th century written by Gertrude Steele wife of Dr. John Murray Steele USN. Gertrude Steele was born in 1865 and passed away in 1931 at the age of 66. Her husband had graduated as a medical doctor from the University of Pennsylvania in 1875 and had immediately joined the U. S. Navy rising to the rank of Commander. They lived in Annapolis MD. Our informal research has not turned up any additional biographical information. The first diary dates from 1916. Her entries show that she enjoyed a good standard of living reflective of her husband's standing in the community. Her entries are replete with the names of her many friends and acquaintances: "An ideal spring day - washed and shopping - then I met Connie Johnston and walked around with her to Carolyn's - & there C&D were so cordial & made us stay to lunch - I enjoyed it very much " May 12; "Rae went to S>S with a little girl Jeffers and L & I went to see church. After tea we walked to College grounds and then came back in time to hear Mus " July 2; "I woke up from my day of pleasure putting in a full day today unpacking and selecting things " Sept 21; "John took me to Rosewood where Dr. Herring of State Lunacy Commission spoke - then we went to Hatties to spend the night - as she is giving Rae a birthday dinner - just ourselves - was lovely - ghosts and spooks and cake with black cats " Oct 31. The second diary is a 5-year diary covering the years 1923-1927. It includes the year that her husband died. It certainly shows that Steele had a wide social circle and that she was active in meeting and spending time with her friends. The diary is simply crammed with entries and margins were not off limits to her writing: "Busy as a bee - at 9 had to go to music lesson - J brought us some lobster salads for lunch - it was so good G & I went out to Hattie's was feeling badly " Feb 17 1923; "A heavy snow storm but John is going to sail on the "Allegheny" Feb 19 1924; "Kate called for me in Hatties car. Took us to lunch . M picked me up and George B and I and Flynn & M took lots of things out to the country. They are next to all night. J and I played " Mar 24 1923; "At 9: 30 A. M. John called . We all came quickly . Said he wanted a doctor . At 12: 30 he was gone " Dec 19 1927. Throughout the dairies there are newspaper clippings noting travels of individuals attendees at balls etc. These diaries paint an excellent picture of a woman's busy life in these early years of the 20th century. A social historian would find them simply packed with details of life among the more well-to-do members of her society. For a genealogist it is a rich trove of names and connections especially valuable as they are New England families where records are extensive. This is an excellent resource for a Women's Studies program as it very clearly shows the roles women played in that society at that time. The 1916 diary measures 7.5x5" contains 183 pages plus memoranda and is 100% complete and in good condition. The 1923-1927 diary measures 7.5x5" has 365 pages and is 100% complete. It is in fair to good condition. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . US Navy Doctor's Wife in Annapolis Maryland hardcover
1698026809London / London: Samuel Keble and Richard Sare / Jacob Tonson 1698. With the griffin bookplate of publisher Thomas Bird Mosher for more about him see below. SEE PHOTOS. 2 volumes bound together. They are: Jeremy Collier. A SHORT VIEW OF THE IMMORALITY AND PROFANENESS OF THE ENGLISH STAGE. Fourth Edition. 1699 the first was 1698. London: Samuel Keble and Richard Sare. 288pp. British Museum General Catalogue 906. Ashley Catalogue X 80 with title page facsimile. Hoe Catalogue I 1903 302. Hazlitt II 134. Langland to Wither #171 Grolier Club. Wing 5266. According to Pforzheimer #189 of the 1698 first edition: "The publication of this book marks a new era in English dramatic literature. Few literary protests have been so completely successful in altering or at least in giving expression to an impending change in public taste. It was absurdly praised by Johnson and Macaulay." The second volume is: William Congreve. AMENDMENTS OF MR. COLLIER'S FALSE AND IMPERFECT CITATIONS. 1698. London: Jacob. Tonson. 109pp. First edition second issue pp. 43-44 D6 is a cancel. No half title in this copy. Errata on verso of title page as called for. Pforzheimer Library #192 See also #191 for more detail on this issue. Langland to Wither #193 Grolier Club. British Museum General Catalogue 980. Ashley Catalogue IX p.64 with title reproduced. Wing 5844. From the Pforzheimer catalogue: " Though a witty and clever defense even justified from an impartial view this book failed in its purpose. Congreve was on the whole on the wrong side of the argument." Congreve's AMENDMENTS was written in answer to Collier's SHORT VIEW. This copy has Thomas B. Mosher's griffin bookplate MDCCCXCVII. Also the armorial bookplate of James Heywood. Very Good condition. Only lightly rubbed. A pretty copy clean with minimal foxing. Bound in marbled boards with a brown leather spine and corners. 5 raised spine bands. Spine is gilt ruled. SEE PHOTOS. "Thomas Bird Mosher 1852 - 1923 was an American publisher out of Portland Maine. He is notable for his contributions to the private press movement in the United States and as a major exponent of the British Pre-Raphaelites and Aesthetes as well as other British Victorians. His book styles reflected those of William Pickering publisher and the Whittinghams the books of the Bodley Head the Daniel Press the Eragny Press and Charles Ricketts of the Vale Press among others. By the end of Moshers publishing program in 1923 there would be 384 titles 338 reprints of those editions and 61 privately printed books for a total of 783 books grouped into fourteen different series all limited editions covering his favorite authors including William Morris Oscar Wilde Fiona Macleod William Sharp Robert Louis Stevenson Algernon Charles Swinburne Walter Pater Dante Gabriel Rossetti Richard Jeffries Vernon Lee Violet Paget Edward FitzGerald Walt Whitman Andrew Lang George Meredith John Addington Symons Elizabeth Barrett Browning Robert Browning Matthew Arnold Maurice Hewlett Francis Thompson Marcel Schwob J. W. Mackail Ernest Dowson John Ruskin George Gissing William Butler Yeats Richard Burton and others." -- quote from Wikipedia. 4th Edition & 1st Edition respectively. Hardcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 4.5" wide by 7.5" tall. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. S[amuel] Keble and R[ichard] Sare / J[acob] Tonson Hardcover
16999138London: Henry Bonwicke 1699. Second Edition . Half-Leather. Good/Issued Without d/j. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xvi 240 xxii 216 pp. 2 vols. in one 2nd London Edition frontis 6 folding plates Niagara Falls a buffalo 2 ships Murder of La Salle the Savage Iroquois Taking of Quebec 2 folding maps. Defects: inner hinges sl. cracked but solid bookplate of Edward N. Crane couple of small tears to the frontis p. f.f.e.p. barely attached 1st fold. map has some professionally repaired tears on the creases as does the 2nd fold. map however they also have some unrepaied tears on the creases where it attaches to the p. half-leather bound w/raised bands on the spine & gold foil stamping marbeled boards marbeled endpapers a Victorian era binding. Title continued: Also the Manners Customs and Languages of the several Native Indians; And the Advantage of Commerce with those different Nations. With a Continuation Giving an Account of the Attempts of the Sieur de la Salle upon the Mines of St. Barbe &c. The Taking of Quebec by the English; with the Advantages of a Shorter Cut to China and Japan. Half-leather bound hardcover book in good to v.g. cond. text is clean. <br/> <br/> Henry Bonwicke hardcover