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1810001250Philadelphia Pa: Johnson & Warner 1810. Hardcover. Very Good -. 32 p.: engraved frontispiece and 5 leaves of engraved plates; 12 cm. Original plain paper on paste board printed in black with front and back within simple decorative borders. Imprint on cover dated 1811. Publisher's advertisement on back cover. Frontispiece attached to inside of front cover. Principally taken from: Le Magazin des Enfans Mme. de Beaumont cf. Preface. Plates probably engraved by William Charles. Rosenbach 438; Early American Imprints 2nd series Shaw & Shoemaker 19992 and 22717. The illustrations are printed on a different stock which has darkened more than the text. Front cover detached; otherwise in Very Good- Condition: cover slightly soiled; lacking some paper along joints; scattered foxing including title page; otherwise pages are clean and tight. Johnson & Warner hardcover
199029147Hamden:: Archon Books 1990. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine tight copy in a Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear. This copy is signed by the author. The phrase ’seeing the elephant’ symbolized for ’49 gold rushers the exotic the mythical the once-in-a-lifetime adventure unequaled anywhere else but in the journey to the promised land of fortune: California. Most western myths . . . generally depict an exclusively male gold rush. Levy’s book debunks that myth. Here a variety of women travel work and write their way across the pages of western migrant history. Archon Books, unknown
194689914New York: New York City League of Women Voters 1946. Paperback. Very Good. maps 27p. Softcover in original wrapper. 23cm. Minor cover soil. Portions of two of the maps browned from a newspaper clipping now separated from the pamphlet. Similarly titled pamphllets appear to have been issued annually or perhaps less frequently by the League in the mid-20th century. <br/><br/> New York City League of Women Voters paperback books
187 pages including index. A book of tribute to missionary women of the West Coast as researched and recalled by the author. Relates the experiences of the early missionary wives, teachers, nurses and other dedicated women who devoted their lives to the people living in isolation on lighthouses, in logging camps, and frontier and Native villages. Faintest wear. Unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
16574Women Employment Lucy Wilson. "Women and Legislation." Vigilance Association for the Defence of Personal Rights. June 20 1874. Original paper wrappers. 4 pages. First edition. 8 1/2 x 5 in. A Letter addressed to the Editors of the Leeds Mercury. "These measures all point to one conclusion that motherhood is a crime. The woman who is guilty of it unless.she is rich and independent shall not eat bread for six months thereafter or twelve as the House may determine." In this open letter Wilson decries legislation which would forbid new mothers from working yet fails to provide any public assistance for them to care for their families. "No Act has been passed decreeing that such women shall not suffer cold or hunger or to 'deem that they commit an offence' if they are hungry." Vigilance Association for the Defence of Personal Rights was a British organization dedicated to watching restraining and influencing legislation especially in matters affecting the interests of women and the personal rights and liberties of the people. Small losses along spine. Very good condition. unknown books
194213610Wien/Leipzig, Wallishauser, (1942). 182 S. Mit 20 Textabb. u. 94 Abb. a. Taf.(davon 5 farb.) Gr.-8vo. Illustr. OPp.
8vo; xvi, 299pp, [29, ad], illus. original cloth, nice condition. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Interesting travels in several continents over 35 years
16567John Boyd Kinnear. The Right of Women to Labour. Being portions of an essay re-printed by permission form "Woman's Work and Woman's Culture." London: Printed by Frederick Bell & Co. Chelsea S.W. 1873. First edition. 14 pages. Original paper wrappers. 8 x 5 1/4 in. Kinnear a radical Scottish politician and lawyer advocates for the integration of women's labor wherever appropriate: "there are other things which women can do at least as well as men.Then why should women not do it" He brings up the need to defend women workers in the changing atmosphere as they were prevented from "forming effective trade unions to secure their rights" at the same time that increased industrialization was displacing them from factory labor jobs. Very good condition. unknown books
pp. 94, (2) [Catalogue of the People's Books]. 12mo. Original full green cloth binding. From the Library of the Theosophical Society of Maryland. Annie Besant (1847-1933) was an influential English social and political reformer before converting to Theosophy. She quickly became a major force in the movement. She was President of the Theosophical Society from 1907 to her death in 1933. OCC 8
178155463London: J. Dodsley 1781. The second edition enlarged. 2 vols. 8vo. Recent quarter brown morocco and marbled boards. Inoffensive traces of dampstains else fine. The second edition enlarged. 2 vols. 8vo. Marriage Whoredom and Fornication Adultery Polygamy Divorce. Controversial argument in favor of polygamy as compatible with Mosaic law and Christianity and an alternative to the evils of prostitution. J. Dodsley unknown books
178155463London: J. Dodsley 1781. The second edition enlarged. 2 vols. 8vo. Recent quarter brown morocco and marbled boards. Inoffensive traces of dampstains else fine. The second edition enlarged. 2 vols. 8vo. Controversial argument in favor of polygamy as compatible with Mosaic law and Christianity and an alternative to the evils of prostitution. J. Dodsley unknown
"The author examines the military and political history of Thebes, and also investigates a number ofd other aspects of life in the city: its physical layout, cults, poetry and music, arts and crafts, philosophy, the interpretation of the proper role of women. with a chapter on Pythagoreanism. and an investigation, extending thoughout the book, of the role of women in Theban society" 196p. plates ( B & W) bibliography. index Book
190160904Buffalo NY: Wagner Typewriter Co. 241 Broadway 1901. One chromolithograph cabinet-sized card 4.25 x 6.25 in. printed photo on verso minor dustsoiling slight edgewear still VG bright copy. First edition of this scarce promotional trade card from the Wagner Typewriter Co. which not only featured an elaborate display of their latest mechanical and electrical “Underwood†typewriters but also featured the prodigious competition by two Massachusetts women Mary Esther “Mae†Carrington 1878-1944 and Alice Mary Schreiner 1878-1961 renowned competitive speed typists earning $ 100.00 per week typing up to a 144 words per minute with accuracy. “Lady Betty†columnist of the Buffalo Evening Times wrote that the “exhibit of American typewriters at the Exposition was the most elaborate and comprehensive ever attempted at any exposition and that augmented by the presence of these two wizard-like operators.†No copies in Worldcat U of DE does hold a 4 pp. Underwood Typewriter Catalogue; See: Richard Polt The Classic Typewriter Page Underwood No. 5 2020; Buffalo Evening Times Women’s Realm May 18 1901; Robert Messenger ozTypewriter April 18 2019. [Wagner Typewriter Co.]., [241 Broadway], unknown
251p. Added engraved t.p. Hardcover Good condition, lacking 2/3 of backstrip
a77329London 1884. Monthly magazine for women. Serialized novels music fashion advertisements advice etc. Hardcover. 4to. illustrations 3/4 leather with gilt spine lettering. Good end papers cracking inside but hinges themselves still secure occasional light toning stains or spotting in text. . hardcover
a82705Philadelphia 1844 1st Lindsay and Blakiston. Hardcover. 16mo. 288pp. engraved frontise with tissue guard original blue cloth with full gilt decorations and lettering on spine. All edges gilt. VG plus occasional foxing. Excellent Condition - pretty book. Great gift. . hardcover
176855807London: Printed for A. Millar and T. Cadell in the Strand 1768. 8vo. 4 252 pp. With 5 of 7 copper-engraved plates. Contemporary speckled calf gilt ruling on covers red & gilt morocco spine label minor scuffing & edgewear minor wear to corners rubbing chipping & wear to spine still good reference copy w/ bright interior. First edition of this work intended to teach women the importance of astronomy and science and which would continue in print until the 19th Century. In the dialogues set up between tutor and pupil the young woman asks whether science is really a suitable activity for a lady and she is reassured that not only does science promote domestic harmony and family values but improves the common sense of mankind. See: See: Henderson & Ferguson Life of James Ferguson pp. 349-350; Suzanne Le-May Sheffield Women and Science: Social Impact and Interaction 2004 pp. 62-63. Printed for A. Millar and T. Cadell, in the Strand, unknown
188746439London: Edward Harrison January 1887. Elephant folio. 17.25 x 25.25 ins. Hand-coloured engraving architectural details in the backgrounds originally folded into four sheets some chipping & edgewear to plate creases some minor repairs to verso small tears to lower fore-edge affecting a few letters a G- copy w/ the colour and images still very bright and crisp. First edition of this very scarce and beautiful fashion Supplement leaf which was laid-in with this Victorian monthly which was comprised of articles on fashion embroidery sewing craft work family reading sheet music and more. The fashions in the top row include day wear and more casual clothing for the well-dressed Victorian girl as well as winter jackets muffs and hats. The second row is devoted to evening gowns and formal wear reflecting the revived return to the bustle the fashionable tight corset which was intended to create a long torso and force an S-shape as well as high collars and chokers reflecting the influence of Alexandra Princess of Wales who hid a scar with these methods. The bottom row encompasses dress coats and evening coats which were long have elaborate hats fur trims and yards of rich fabrics. Each monthly issue would include descriptions of the illustrations and prices for cut-out fashion patterns which could be purchased from the Young Ladies’ Journal. Typically since these were published on fragile paper and often thrown away they have become quite scarce. Edward Harrison], hardcover
1843007450Boston: Jenks & Palmer 1843. Hardcover. Very Good. Second Edition. 152 p.: music; 29 cm. Black cloth spine; brown paper over boards printed in black. Back cover has advertisements for works by Webb published by Jenks & Palmer. "Consisting of Systematic Instructions for Forming and training the Voice and Suitable Vocalizing Exercises and solfeggios; Together with a Collection of Songs for One Two Three and Four Voices." Scarce. In Very Good Condition: cover is rubbed; cloth is frayed at spine ends and split over front joint; minor soiling of a few page margins; otherwise clean and tight. Jenks & Palmer hardcover
1334753024.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
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