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186862681New York: Harper & Brothers 1868. First edition. 8vo. 271 1 pp. In-text wood engravings portrait; 4-page publisher's catalogue dated Oct. 1 1868. Howes S-672. Clark Old South III 415: "This actor appears to have performed in many of the cities of the West and South during the years 1823-1853." Owner's name else very good. Original brown cloth rubbed gilt spine title faint. 9453. <br/><br/> Harper & Brothers hardcover books
196726312San Francisco: City Lights Bookstore 1967. First edition. Paperback. Near Fine. Presumed one shot beat poetry magazine edited by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Near Fine condition in tall thick side-stapled wrappers. Printed on rectos only. Terrific lineup of contributors includes Claude Pelieu Ginsberg Ferlinghetti Carl Solomon and others. City Lights Bookstore paperback books
182019708Zürich: Caspar Näf 1820. 8vo. Frontis. 336 pp. <br><br>Second edition: Includes short biographical notes on prominent women of the Reformation including Argula von Grumbach Olympia Fulvia Morata and Katharina Zell. 19th-century German boards covered with mottled paper spine with inked paper label; binding rubbed and abraded. Ex-library: spine with call number label lined through front pastedown with institutional bookplate. One signature separated; some light foxing mostly to last few leaves. Caspar Näf hardcover books
183032518Enfield: S. Howe 1830. Oblong broadside 8" x 6-1/4". Light wear illustration of arrangement of musical instruments and score. Small closed tear at blank upper margin partly repaired on verso else Very Good.<br/><br/> Solomon Howe was the son of a Baptist minister by the same name. Young Solomon and his brother John were printers in Enfield. During the 1830s he published broadsides with his own imprint. S. Howe unknown books
193824030New Haven Conn.: Department of Physiology Yale University 1938. 5 60 leaves; tipped-on photograph portrait of Chimpanzee "Frenchie" and other tipped-on photographs within; with extensive bibliography trial tables in the appendix section; Solomon Charles Kasdon 1912 - 1992 Tufts professor his typed doctoral dissertation for his Yale degree; typed one side only; approx. 8 1/2" x 11" size; bound in sturdy black buckram cloth gilt cover and spine titles; some wear and rubbing to the binding; in very good condition. Doctoral Dissertation. Hard Cover. Very Good. Department of Physiology Yale University Hardcover books
189490930Boston: Arena Publishing Company 1894. Octavo pp. 1-4 1-283 284: blank note: first leaf is a blank note: first leaf is a blank original light green cloth front and spine panels stamped in gold. First edition. "Julian West's son's biography provides a detailed account of the life cycle in Bellamy's utopia especially education. Emphasizes that fundamental change comes only with the gradual internalization of new values over several generations." - Roemer The Obsolete Necessity p. 198. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 1958. Clareson Science Fiction in America 1870s-1930s 674. Lewis Utopian Literature p. 173. Locke A Spectrum of Fantasy p. 190. Negley Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 1006. Rooney Dreams and Visions: A Study of American Utopias 1865-1917 p. 196. Sargent British and American Utopian Literature 1516-1985 p. 104. Bleiler 1978 p. 175. Reginald 12759. Wright III 4812. Early owner's signature dated January 1895 on front free endpaper. Hint of rubbing to cloth at spine ends and several corners a bright near fine copy. The publisher's leaf regarding the colored margins is laid in. A lovely copy and uncommon in this condition. #90930 Arena Publishing Company unknown books
174440709<i>12mo 18.5 cm. 4 2-151 pp. </i><br /><br /><i>First edition of this collection of sermons by an important Connecticut clergyman and father of William Williams delegate to the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence. According to Grasso's "A Speaking Aristocracy: Transforming Public Discourse in Eighteenth-Century" Solomon Williams argued that "Christ's kingdom was spiritual not worldly. A person can become one of Christ's subjects only by free choice and can so choose only if regenerated." The book has been signed on the front blank by owner Stephen White of Wilton CT 1760 and by his sons James and Jonas. Evans 5521. No ships here but a nice example of an early New England imprint. Very good condition. Bound in modern paneled full calf.</i> Rogers and Fowle hardcover books
182718533London: James Ridgway 1827. Disbound. 51 1 blank pp. Small chip to blank inner margin of title page. Very Good. Atkinson continues his attack on England's new policy of Free Trade saying it threatens England's maritime domination and "the root of all our wealth and power." He argues that "the British shipowner can not compete with foreigners without that protection which the Legislature of this country has granted in all former times." Similarly protection for other British industries and agriculture is necessary. Atkinson throws much data around in support of his argument. FIRST EDITION. Sabin 2285. James Ridgway unknown books
182718532London: James Ridgway 1827. Disbound. 63 1 blank pp. Very Good. <br/><br/> Atkinson opposes Free Trade identifying it with the detested French Revolution "an apology for the adoption of the wildest theories." He advocates Protectionism based on Britain's undisputed maritime might "out of which has grown the grandeur of England." Free Trade is destroying West Indian commerce and indeed is a deliberate policy intended for "the overthrow of the landowners" there. In great detail he reviews the state of British commerce with Canada the West Indies and that of its competitors. <br/>FIRST EDITION. Sabin 2285. James Ridgway unknown books
1764WRCLIT65117Amsterdam: Chez J.H. Schneider 1764. viii9-60pp. Small octavo. Contemporary mottled calf spine gilt extra. Ornamented headpieces and initials. Early gift inscription across top margin of preliminary blank else a crisp attractive copy. An uncommon Amsterdam printing of the anonymous translation into French published by the Brothers Jacquemart in Selan the same year. The collations of the two printings differ so they are distinct editions. A printed Dedication to Gessner signed by the Jacquemarts precedes a 4pp. Note by them. OCLC/Worldcat reports two locations for this edition none in North America; the Jacquemart edition is uncommon as well. Chez J.H. Schneider unknown books
183035099New Market Shenandoah County Virginia 1830. Broadside 5-1/2" x 7-3/4". Some foxing Good. <br/><br/> The entire broadside is in German fraktur. Dr. Henkel 1777-1847 was among the region's earliest physicians and druggists as well as New Market's first mayor first postmaster a printer a school trustee and perhaps New Market's first banker. Two labels are printed at the end.<br/>Hummel More Virginia Broadsides 60 2- Vi photocopy ViU. OCLC 38567178 1- U VA 16122847 1- Lib. VA as of June 2018. unknown books
192435073Paris: Simon Kra 1924. First edition. Quarter black morocco over marbled boards spine decorated in gilt top edge gilt marbled endpapers silk bookmark sewn in original wrappers and spines bound in. Minor edgewear else a near fine copy light foxing to fore edge and rear blanks. iix 414; 368 pp. Illus. with 473 in-text photos and drawings. 4to. A gathering of twenty-eight articles Courriers de l'art antique published in la "Gazette des Beaux-Arts" from 1886 to 1925 concerning archaeological excavations of Greek and Roman art. Simon Kra hardcover books
194919090601New York: Crown Publishers 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good /fair. First printing octavo size 320 pp. The well-known muscial "Fiddler on the Roof" opened on Broadway in 1964 and "was the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3000 performances" - it held the record for the longest-running musical on Broadway for almost ten years until surpassed by "Grease" winning nine Tony Awards.<br/><br/>The reasons for its success were many we surmise in part due to the timeless themes that touch everyone's heart: a loving father worrying about his children; trying to come to grips with their independence as they reach adulthood; and the dreams of immigrants everywhere who long for a better life. <br/><br/>These are the stories upon which the play is based the first printing with the price of $3.00 on the dust jacket no additional printings listed which denotes a Crown first printing per Zempel and no mention of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" on the dust jacket. <br/><br/>The author Solomon Naumovich Rabinovich 1859-1916 is known by his pen name "Sholom Aleichem" the traditional greeting in Hebrew. He began writing in both Hebrew and Russian and by 1890 was well-known as an author of Yiddish literature. He and his family eventually came to America; when he died in 1916 "his funeral was one of the largest in New York City history with an estimated 100000 mourners" n.b. above quotes and information from Wiki. With an Introduction by the translator Frances Butwin who authored "The Jews in America" published in 1969. <br/><br/>___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full teal cloth black lettering on the spine with a four-page glossary at the rear of the Yiddish words used in the book; octavo size 8.5" by 5 5/8" pagination: i-vi vii-xvii xviii blank 1-302. The dust jacket shows the original price of $3.00 with a colour illustration on the front and spine of Tevye greeting his daughters outside their home black lettering on the front and spine publisher's ads on the back flap and rear panel summary of the book on the front panel. <br/><br/>___CONDITION: The volume a bit better than very good with clean boards straight corners with minimal rubbing a strong square text block with solid hinges the interior is clean and bright and entirely free of prior owner markings; some sunning and slight wear to the head of the spine and dustiness to the fore-edge. The unclipped dust jacket is fair only; all the pieces are present but there is overall edgewear including several chips the most noticeable at the head of the spine with some loss to the lettering of the author's name overall light soiling and sunning to the spine; the front flap is totally detached the rear panel almost detached from the spine; now in a protective mylar covering. <br/><br/>___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard 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. Crown Publishers hardcover books
179624190Paris: Imprimerie de Patris 1796. Engraved portrait frontispiece and 14 plates engraved by Blanchard after Binet. 3 vols. 8vo. Bound in Nineteenth Century quarter maroon morocco and marbled paper boards gilt-decorated spines. Fine. Binet Louis. Engraved portrait frontispiece and 14 plates engraved by Blanchard after Binet. 3 vols. 8vo. Attractive copy most probably a large paper issue and an excellent example of the work of Louis Binet better known for his illustrations during this period for the novels of Restif de la Bretonne see Ray p. 142. Cohen-de-Ricci 434 in small format Imprimerie de Patris unknown books
174419351Boston: Printed by Rogers and Fowle for D. Henchman in Cornhill. 1744. Contemporary rear board front board lacking. pp 4 151 1. Errata notice at page 4. Upper forecorner of title leaf torn taking part of the 'S' and all of the 'T' in CHRIST. Scattered fox and wear. Good. "Dr. Williams possessed wide influence among the clergy of New England." VI Appleton 526. Here he reasons "One Reason of the Jews Hatred and Rejection of Christ was the Meanness of his Appearance in the World; they look'd for a Messiah who would appear in this World as a mighty Prince in the Pomp and Glories of this World and rescue them from the Subjection they were under to the Roman Government and put them in a State of great temporal and outward Prosperity. But Christ gave no Prospect or Promises of any such Thing." FIRST EDITION. Evans 5521. Not in Jenkins. Printed by Rogers and Fowle, for D. Henchman in Cornhill. unknown books
1800184405London: Newcastle upon Tyne 1800. Hardcover. VG Cover and spine have generral wear. Bookblock has age toning. Interior pages have age toning and foxing. Brown leather boards. Red title block with gilt lettering on 4 raised band spine.Marbled inside covers and end pages. unnumbered pages 525 pages 1 unnumbered page : illustrations wood engravings. With errata on last page of volume. Newcastle upon Tyne hardcover books
173018856Gotha: J.A. Reyher 1730. 4to. 24 227 224 pp. <br><br>In addition to Cyprian's history of the writing and subsequent impact of the Augsburg Confession the volume prints the Confession itself. The "Confessio oder bekentnus des glaubens etlicher fürsten und stedte uberantwortet Keyserlicher Maiestat auf dem Reichstag gehalten zu Augspurg anno M.D.XXX" has a special title-page and separate pagination.<br>Â Â Â Â The main title-page is printed in black and red the text in black letter i.e. gothic fraktur and the footnotes in roman. Contemporary vellum over paste boards; later paper spine label with hand lettering; small area of lower spine with black spots. Vellum loosening at the turn-ins. Board edges soiled. Few stray stains in some margins. Private bookplate. J.A. Reyher hardcover books
1809124409London England: Longman Hurst Rees and Orme 1809. Hardcover. VG- Front hinge split; Some foxing mostly confined to endpapers. Marbled paper over boards; Brown leather at spine and corners; Marbled endpapers; 256 pp.; No illustrations. A collection of poems by Swiss poet Salomon Gessner translated from the original German by George Baker; Includes a prefaces by both Gessner and Baker. Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme hardcover books
1934KC16093Moscow: MTP 1934. Hardcover. Poor. 8vo. 92 pp. Original stamped black cloth; lacking the rare photocollaged jacket. This "documentary pamphlet" is one of the masterworks of Constructivist design. Unfortunately this is an incomplete copy. <br/><br/> MTP hardcover books
1967278127New York: Holt 1967. First. hardcover. near fine. Profusely illustrated with well-printed black & white photographs by Mulas. 345 pages folio natural cloth lettered in black. New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston 1967. First edition. A near fine copy lacking the dust wrapper.<br/><br/> Bontecou Chamberlain Dine Duchamp Johns Lichtenstein Newman Noland Oldenburg Poons Rauschenberg Rosenquist Segal Stella Warhol & Wesselmann.<br/><br/> Holt unknown books
1744WRCAM45244Boston: Printed by Rogers and Fowle for D. Henchman 1744. 4151pp. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards. Lightly worn at extremities. Lacks blank endpapers. A bit of light scattered foxing but quite clean internally. A very good copy in unsophisticated condition. Solomon Williams was a pastor at the First Congregational Church of Lebanon Connecticut and father of William Williams Connecticut delegate to the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He published many works in his lifetime including the present volume which argues that salvation is possible not through works but only through faith and conscience. EVANS 5521. ESTC W37757. Printed by Rogers and Fowle, for D. Henchman hardcover books
1967011620NY: Holt Rinehart Winston 1967. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The New York art scene perfectly captured in b&w pictures featuring artists Lee Bontecou John Chamberlain Jim Dine Marcel Duchamp Jasper Johns Roy Lichtenstein Kenneth Noland Barnett Newman Claes Oldenburg Larry Poons Robert Rauschenberg Jim Rosenquist George Segal Frank Stella Andy Warhol and Tom Wesselman. Spine a wee cocked dustjacket worn at flap folds minor loss corners and head of spine still quite presentable. Holt Rinehart Winston hardcover books
1760WRCLIT65491Paris: Chez Hardy . 1760. xxxiv3444pp. Small octavo. Contemporary speckled calf spine richly gilt marbled endsheets. Extremities a bit worn very minor occasional foxing but a very good copy. First edition in French translated from the German by M. Huber. Gessner's widely popular idyllic prose pastoral was first published in 1758 and Huber's translation became the standard French text utilized for the richly illustrated edition of 1793. Chez Hardy ... unknown books
184922378Philadelphia: Printed by John C. Clark 60 Dock Street 1849. 24pp folding map. Original green printed wrappers stitched. Map is 15" x 9.5" and depicts Indiana Ohio and the Western part of Pennsylvania. Very Good plus. <br/><br/> "This is the project of a railroad to connect the lines of Ohio with those of Pennsylvania together with an evaluation of the importance of the plan 'as a part of the general system of Rail-roads in the U.S.'" Eberstadt emphasizing the importance of the connections to Chicago St. Louis and points west. <br/>107 Eberstadt 342. BRE 247. Printed by John C. Clark, 60 Dock Street unknown books
1808665801808. Albany NY: Croswell & Frary 1808. Albany NY: Croswell & Frary 1808. Bloody Clashes Between Federalists and Jeffersonians in Albany Trials. Van Rensselaer Solomon 1774-1852 Primary Defendant. Assault and Battery: Report of the Trials of the Causes of Elisha Jenkins vs. Solomon Van Rensselaer Solomon Van Rensselaer vs. John Tayler the Same vs. Charles D. Cooper And the Same vs. Francis Bloodgood: Before Arbitrators At Albany August 16th 17th and 18th 1808. Albany NY: Croswell & Frary 1808. 80 pp. Woodcut map. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-1/4". Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet untrimmed fore and bottom edges. Light soiling to exterior tiny stain to title page a few signatures loose light browning to text. Small mark in pencil to verso of title page interior otherwise clean. $450. Only edition. A notorious episode in Albany's political history these trials were the result of a street brawl between a group of Federalists and Jeffersonians. It was initiated when Rensselaer attacked Jenkins from behind with his walking stick after an argument over the fate of Irish rebels seeking admission to the United States. Cooper Tayler and Bloodgood joined the fight. Jenkins was awarded $2500.00 in damages. Bloodgood would later become mayor of Albany. Tayler later a judge went on to become lieutenant governor of New York. Taylor and Cooper a judge were involved in the controversy that precipitated the Hamilton-Burr duel. The street map shows locations of relevant sites and the positions of witnesses. Cohen Bibliography of Early American Law 14363. unknown books
