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1919008917New York: George H. Doran Co. 1919. SCARCE regimental history from WW I. 466 pages illustrated with maps charts illustrations and portraits including fold-out maps and fold-out Regiment photos. Very Good Minus front hinge cracked top corner creases first few pages gilt lettering at spine a bit dulled still quite legible light rubbing to cloth. The Thirtieth "Old Hickory" Division became famous as the first to break the Hindenburg Line on September 29th 1918 ultimately leading to the end of the War just 40 days later. . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Minus/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. George H. Doran Co. Hardcover books
2002262609Malvern: Cappella Archive 2002. Reprinted August 2004. Hard Cover. Near Fine binding/Near Fine dust jacket. Binding sound; no markings of any kind; dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. Near Fine binding / Near Fine dust jacket. Cappella Archive unknown books
1854008157London: Henry G. Bohn 1854. Half-title: Bohn's Standard Library. History of Russia. Frontispiece engraved portraits Catherine I and Nicholas II. x 502 viii 528 pp. Vol. I published 1854 II 1855 originally published 1844. SCARCE in either edition this was the first history of Russia published in English language. Very Good in contemporary half calf over marbled boards the backs ornately decorated in gilt marbled end papers and edges joints showing wear yet holding nicely triangular chip at head of spine Vol. II rubbing at corners and edges. Internally clean and bright a pleasing set . Second Edition. Half Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Henry G. Bohn Hardcover books
18282101550D.A. Talboys and J. Vincent 1828. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Spines repaired with minimal loss from spine feet and joints. Volume II: rear board broken away from hinge. 1828 Hard Cover. 360; 342 2 pp. Brown cloth paper spine labels. 8vo. An English translation of a portion of Livy's Ab Urbe Condita Libri Books from the Foundation of the City. The full work encompassed the history of Rome from the earliest legends through the reign of Augustus. This portion of the work focuses mainly on the Punic Wars which pitted the Romans against the Carthaginians. D.A. Talboys and J. Vincent hardcover books
1907003898Dansville New York: World's Events Publishing Co. 1907. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on front endpage "Compliments of your friend Simeon Fess Dec. 28th 1929". Mr. Fess served for the state of Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913-1923 the U.S. Senate from 1923-1935 and was President of Antioch College in Ohio at the time of authoring this book. Very Good in blue cloth boards lightly rubbed at the tips rear hinge just starting to separate and prior owner inscription front endpage. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. World's Events Publishing Co. Hardcover books
1832008686Paris: A. and W. Galignani 1832. SCARCE. cxxxviii 360 548 508. Three volumes bound by J. Carss and Co. Glasgow their small ticket front paste downs in contemporary half calf over marbled boards armorial bookplate of Kershaw with motto "Trust in God". Very Good Plus light spotting throughout light rubbing and soiling to boards. Second Edition. Half Calf. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A. and W. Galignani Hardcover books
1753008634London: Printed by John Towers in Piccadilly 1753. First Edition published 1753-1756. Twenty books bound in ten volumes in late 19th- early 20th c. fine bindings of half polished calf over marbled boards backs gilt a quite lovely set and uncommon in such lovely bindings. Near Fine Volumes I & II lacking title pages light scattered toning. small rubs at a few of the corners. Guicciardini's masterpiece covering the years 1490-1534 originally published 1537-1540. . First Edition. Half Calf. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed by John Towers, in Piccadilly Hardcover books
1930249923Birmingham: James Cond 1930. Soft Cover. Very Good binding. Gorgeous views of the new Grosvenor House Hotel by the Stewart Knock Studio and Milner Gray as well as scenes from Hyde Park and environs. Very nice ads as well related to the furnishings and fittings of the new hotel. The new hotel was designed by Lutyens and rooms in the Grosvenor House reflect the "moderne" style derivative of Art Deco. Quite a nice copy with just a bit of shelfwear. Laid in is complimentary card from the Board of Directors of the Grosvenor Houses and blank postal telegram to be used in making a reservation. Very Good binding. James Cond unknown books
1788008500London: Printed for A. Strahan and T. Caddell in the Strand 1788. The first ten volumes published 1788 volume 11 published 1795. Bound in contemporary tree calf the covers with gilt chain border interlinked with gilt flowers the backs with black title labels and green volume labels lettered in gilt and gilt decorations marbled end papers. Directions to binder at rear of vol. 10. Complete with the 5 maps and three plates all fold-outs. Volume I with fold-out frontispiece portrait of Henry. Very Good vol. 7 missing volume label backs dulled corners and edges rubbed vols 568911 with old dampstaining top edges of boards with some staining to leafs mostly in margins. Interiors clean all fold-outs Near Fine. Blindstamp of The Globe Sutton Surrey. Lacking volume 12 also published 1795. A handsome and still sturdy set in lovely contemporary binding. . Second Edition. Tree Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for A. Strahan and T. Caddell, in the Strand Hardcover books
1798007177London: Printed for A. Strahan; and T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davis in the Strand 1798. The First and only Edition and rather uncommon. pp. xxvii i errata 674 2 advert. Very Good handsomely rebound in 20th century green half leather over green cloth red label with gilt lettering decorations and rules at spine scattered light foxing and toning throughout heavier at original end pages. . First Edition. Half Leather. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Printed for A. Strahan; and T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davis, in the Strand Hardcover books
1807008188London: Rinted for J. Mawman in the Poultry 1807. Two volumes in contemporary half vellum over marbled boards the bookplate of Hugh Penfold Wyatt front paste downs. Very Good the vellum back evenly darkened light scattered toning to end papers small chip to marbled boards edges a bit rubbed binding tight interiors clean. . Third Edition. Half Vellum. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Rinted for J. Mawman, in the Poultry Hardcover books
1726008411London: Printed for G. Strahan et al 1726. SCARCE. Last copy sold at auction 1951. Five volumes in contemporary polished calf gilt backs with decoration in four of the compartments covers with gilt rules with acorn decorations at corners bookplate of British clergyman Scrope Berdmore dated 1790 front paste downs bookplates at rear of Henry F; Compton Conservative British MP known for having the shortest term 46 days of an MP who did not die in office. A Very Good set light wear at joints but bindings holding quite nicely light wear at edges toning at edges of end papers from binders glue. Heavy set. Extra shipping charges for priority and international mail. Please inquire before ordering. . First English Edition. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for G. Strahan et al Hardcover books
1810008080London: Printed for R. Scholey . Vernor Hood and Sharpe . B. Crosby & Co. . London ; and J. Ballantyne & Co. Edinburgh 1810. 1810-1811. Printer named in colophon ; v. 1-2 5-6 printed by Ballantyne v. 3-4 by Thomas Davison London. V. 3-4 have different titlepage including the information "from Thurston's designs."Worldcat. Scholey's large-type edition large paper Russia extra with engravings on copper and wood. A RARE edition finely bound in contemporary diced calf the backs with two ornate gilt cross decorations and two polished calf labels gilt the covers with double gilt rules bordering blindtooled arabesques that bordering intricate gilt stamped floral decorations and four blindtooled floral decorations in corners marbled end papers and edges. Overall Near Fine small rubs at corners and spine tips some toning associated mainly with plates and at end pages the interiors lovely and clean. A quite readable set delightfully bound. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . First Edition Thus. Diced Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for R. Scholey ... Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe ... B. Crosby & Co. ... London ; and J. Ballantyne & Co. Edinburgh Hardcover books
1805008731Edinburgh: Printed for Lackington et al. 1805. Eight volumes well bound in 20th c. brown cloth with gilt lettering at spines marbled edges. Near Fine scattered light toning period prior owner name in ink at title pages. An excellent set bound for reading and handling for many years to come. . Early Edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed for Lackington et al. Hardcover books
1849007981Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz 1849. Published 1849-1855 eight volumes in contemporary quarter morocco over marbled boards the backs with five raised bands and gilt lettering with gilt tooled floral decorations marbled end papers ribbon markers. Near Fine small rubs at corners. Frontispiece portrait of Macaulay located in Vol. IV. A quite pleasing and well-bound set of this classic history. Collection of British Authors Vol. CLXXII. . Copyright Edition. Quarter Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Bernhard Tauchnitz Hardcover books
177619647London: J. Bew 1776. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 8vo pp xvi 352 with frontis portrait of Edward Prince of Wales. Bound in contemporary full calf with gilt spine and rules decorative stamped border on both boards marbled endpapers and edges. Light toning to title page and frontispiece very faint dampstain to top margin of approximately 60 pages one page with handwritten note appears 19th century regarding an error in the text. J. Bew hardcover books
1858007869London: Richard Bentley 1858. Nicely bound in contemporary full polished calf back ornately gilt with red morocco label lettered in gilt marbled end papers and edges Very Good small tear to calf at head of spine edges of covers a bit rubbed a handsome and clean copy. of this SCARCE title. . First Edition. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Richard Bentley Hardcover books
1895005203London: Cassell and Co. 1895. Third Thousand 1895. Tissue guarded frontis and numerous black and white illustrations. Maroon cloth with gilt Mr Punch sitting at desk on cover gilt lettering on cover and spine top edge gilt. Very Good rear hinge starting corners bumped boards faded. Period gift inscription front paste down prior owner name stamp. Contents clean and unmarked. . Later Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Cassell and Co. Hardcover books
20051960539Hermes House 2005. Large Softcover. Near Fine. 2005 Large Softcover. 256 pp. "Authoritative and informative account of the army and government of ancient Rome. Over 470 photographs illustrations maps and diagrams bring battles military campaigns political intrigue and historical events to life. A highly readable popular history of the military and political power of ancient Rome. Hermes House paperback books
1820042947Dublin: W. Folds 1820. Early Edition. Hardcover Half Leather. Good Condition. Half leather heavily worn binding shaken and reinforced with old cloth tape on the rear joint but still holding scattered foxing and browning. 7 plates Earl of Cork plate foxed the rest mostly clean. 6 478 xcvii pp. Size: Octavo 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Archaeology. Inventory No: 042947. <br/><br/> W. Folds hardcover books
1700215202London: Printed for Ben. Griffin in the Old Baily &c 1700. Full Leather. Very Good binding. Illustrated with many copper-plate engravings of the great houses and manors as well as maps; an old note states that this copy "wants plate 27 page 262 North View of the Town of Nortford." Contemporary paneled calf rebacked leather spine with six raised bands. Very Good binding. Printed for Ben. Griffin in the Old Baily &c unknown books
1884008385New York and London: Scribner and Welford / Bickers and Son 1884. Five volumes in publisher's original decorative paper covered boards gilt crest front covers and gilt lettering back dark blue end papers four engraved portraits each volume except Vol. II with three. Bookplate of Mary Rivers with added name in ink of R.G. Russell. A Very Good set small tears at spine ends moderate toning associated with frontis engravings. Wraxall's Memoirs was a scandalous success on its initial publication in 1815. The first edition sold out in a month and a libel suit cost Wraxall a jail term and a fine. Even so the facts appear to have been mostly true and the book makes for fine reading to this day. A heavy set that will require additional shipping charges for priority and international mail. Please inquire as to cost before ordering. . Later Edition. Decorative Paper Covered Board. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Scribner and Welford / Bickers and Son Hardcover books
195621737South Bend WA: South Bend Journal 1956. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 308 pp with index maps illustrations from photographs. Bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering. No dust jacket. Light shelfwear previous owner's name and address written on card taped to front free endpaper. Otherwise unmarked clean and sound. A detailed history of the Willapa Bay area of southwest Washington State from the pre-settlement era through the 1950s with information on demographics economy transportation etc. South Bend Journal hardcover books
1967223555Madison; Milwaukee; London: The University of Wisconsin Press 1967. Hard Cover. Very Good binding/Very Good dust jacket. No pencil or ink markings in text. Dustjacket is price-clipped. Small closed tears at top and bottom of spine and at bottom of front dj coverprotected with Mylar Cover. Very Good binding / Very Good dust jacket. The University of Wisconsin Press unknown books
194827327Parlin NJ: Hercules Powder Company 1948. Light blue cloth binding with gilt title lettering to front board. VG. Unpaginated though each issue ~8 pp = 192 pp. Illustrated primarily from photographs. 12' x 9" <br/><br/>Scarce company newsletter that documents company employee 'happenings' throughout the year. Not listed on OCLC nor the Union List of Serials 3rd Edition though the company's Hercules Chemist & Hercules Mixer are represented. Hercules Powder Company hardcover books
