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188822748NY: The Century Co 1888. Brown printed wrappers. Housed in cardboard case. Abt VG extremities brittle & chipped/upper wrapper detached/majority of spine label missing/small period sticker at front wrap/interior VG. 640 46 pp adverts at rear. Illustrated. Small 4to. 25cm x 17cm. <br/><br/>Includes "General Lee's views on enlisting the Negroes" by Andrew Hunter; The Heart of the Southern Catskills" by John Burroughs; Abraham Lincoln: Tennesee & Kentucky by John G. Nicolay. The Century Co unknown books
1887179048New York: Century Co 1887. Hardcover. G extremities of case worn stain on front endsheets inscription and tipped-in inscription on front flyleaf some light soiling to edges wraps and endsheets still readable and intact. Olive green cloth binding with profuse decoration. Engraved frontispiece. B&W plates. viii 975 pp. Volume XXXIII 33. New Series Volume XI. Century Co hardcover books
1947284235New York: Century Associaton 1947. First. hardcover. near fine. Illus. 413pp. 8vo blue cloth. New York: The Century Association 1947. Near Fine<br/><br/> History of the Century Association a private club in New York City. One of 2000 copies.<br/><br/> Century Associaton unknown books
195823937New York New York: The City College of New York 1958. 23 pages; a few black and white illustrations; piece by Harry Golden publisher-writer of the Carolina Israelite with excerpts from his book Only In America regarding tenement life on NYC's lower east side; Abraham Mabenstreit writes of alumnus Sam Locke's "Fair Game" the Broadway comedy hit; Milton M. Klein on How to Help a Bright Child advice to alumni parents of gifted youngsters; news on the 78th Alumni Dinner; and many smaller pieces on the notable doings of alumni class offerings awards book publications prominent achievements and significant employment; back cover with the Varsity basketball schedule; approx. 5 1/2" x7 1/2" size; old subscribers' label residue on back cover little bit of wrinkling; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. The City College of New York Paperback books
195823936New York New York: The City College of New York 1958. 23 pages; a few black and white illustrations; cover story on teacher Morris Cohen by Felix Frankfurter; Three members of the 25-year class discuss the College Years: David K. Kadane Ernest Borek S.R. Hollander; also with a biographical piece on alumnus A.E. Horn and his many retirement hobbies enjoyed on his Huntington Long Island estate; and many smaller pieces on the notable doings of alumni class offerings awards; approx. 5 1/2" x7 1/2" size; old subscribers' label residue on back cover little wrinkling; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. The City College of New York Paperback books
195823935New York New York: The City College of New York 1958. 23 pages; a few black and white illustrations; cover story on Townsend Harris founder of the CCNY and especially concerning the 20th Century-Fox film The Barbarian and the Geisha starring John Wayne and CCNY alumnus Sam Jaffe written by another alumnus Ellis St. Joseph and directed by John Huston; in a Memo to Alumni the president of the Alumni Association Harold A. Lifton notes the Crisis at the College and the challenge of funding education in the coming years; also an article about Jewish publisher-writer Harry L. Golden by Alice Nadel and his newspaper The Carolina Israelite; and with the class president of '58 Michael Rizzo's address; with many smaller items on the notable doings of alumni class offerings awards publications by CCNY graduates; approx. 5 1/2" x7 1/2" size; old subscribers' label on back cover little wrinkling; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. The City College of New York Paperback books
18812222083<p>Early edition. Thick octavo. Illustrated. Lithographed frontispiece of 11 people seven adults and four children in a boat by Thos. Sinclair & Son.; color plate at page 460. Original gilt and black stamped decorative cloth a.e.g. brown coated endpapers inner joints cracked. No dust jacket. Good edges rubbed. 584 pages.</p><p>Engraved full page presentation leaf for L. D. Grid from N. E. Grid Bates Co. Mo Oct. 1887.</p> J. C. McCurdy & Co. hardcover books
18792222086<p>Presumed first edition. Thick octavo. Frontispiece and four full page chromolithographs. Original green cloth stamped in black. No dust jacket. Good light soiling; minor rubbing. 584 pages. No signatures or bookplates.</p><p>Guide to the management of a happy home children servants finances etc.</p><p>Useful to new bride and wife.</p> J. C. McCurdy & Co. hardcover books
18562222067<p>First edition. Octavo. Frontispiece of pointer and quail. Vignette title page and over fifty b/w illustrations. Original red cloth stamped in gilt and blind; gilt pictorial spine yellow endpapers plain edges. No dust jacket. Tight clean fine copy minor wear and rubbing. 480 pages.</p><p>Sporting bookplate of Walter Rutherford Peterson on front paste down.</p><p>BAL 8153.</p><p>Printed by John F. Trow.</p> Stringer & Townsend hardcover books
183127134London England: Printed for Robert Cadell et al 1831. xxiii 514 1 page double-column poem"Farewell to the Reader" 8 pages of Caddell's publisher's announcements. With the half title & a useful index; the author's Preface to the seventh edition adds the line-title & page numbers for new receipts and notes that not much has been necessary to add to the revised third edition with that Preface here as well. William Kitchiner 1778 - 1827 British epicure and writer whose ". inheritance permitted him to enjoy and to write extensively on those three arts which most pleased him: music gastronomy and optics and these interests were also represented in his library.The most famous of Kitchiner's numerous cookery books The Cook's Oracle first appeared in 1817 and went through many editions even after his death. It was written in a down-to-earth style and demonstrated Kitchiner's familiarity with the entire process from shopping through preparing and serving the dishes to cleaning up. It was an acknowledged source of inspiration for Mrs Beeton and was mined by the writers of other household guides." Anita McConnell in the ODNB Volume approx. 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" size; bound in marbled paper covered boards red leather corners and spine; spine with gilt titles & star & flower ornaments; marbled endpapers to match; top edge gilt. Some edge tips wear and rubbing & scraping to the binding; in very good condition. A New Edition. Leather. Very Good. Printed for Robert Cadell, et al books
1997001600Little Brown 1997 1997. Book. As New. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cloth. As New/As New. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0-316-35955-6. Mint copy of this John F. Kennedy biography. Little Brown, 1997 Hardcover books
192024887Chicago Illinois: P.F. Volland Co. 1920. A single-sided broadside of this illustrated poem printed on stiff paper stock. Signed in the print by J.P. McEvoy and initialed C.L.B. Carmen L. Browne Approx. 7" x 11" size. Colors faded; light wear to edges; in good condition. First Edition. Not Bound. Good. P.F. Volland Co. paperback books
1936WRCLIT84715New York & London: D. Appleton-Century Co. 1936. Decorated wrappers. Photographs and illustrations. First edition of this promotional history of the constituent firms 1825 to date. Fine with compliments card laid in. D. Appleton-Century Co. unknown books
1983265116no city: Joseph Simon Publisher 1983. 169p. illustrated with two older line maps hardbound in 9x6 inch tan cloth boards gilt. A perfectly sound clean unmarked copy. Tudela is in northern Spain. Joseph Simon Publisher unknown books
192883773London: Argonaut Press 1928. Hardcover. Near Fine. maps index lxxxv 121p. Original vellum-backed cloth. 26cm. Minor cover soiling. Corners slightly bumped. No jacket. Copy No. 543 of an edition limited to 975 numbered copies on Japon Vellum. <br/><br/> Argonaut Press hardcover books
195823918Plainview L.I. N.Y.: The Jazz Foundation of America 1958. 16 pages; with information regarding this second concert of the Foundation ".in line with our policy to perpetuate the activity and interest in jazz." the Jazz Foundation of America Band under the direction of Jon LaPorta the Foundation Octet under Rusty Dedrick; Dennis Sandole the guitar soloist; officers of the Foundation were Hal Wildman Al Langstaff Nadine Wildman Lucille Mucci Tony DeLorenzo; with lists of the big band personnel boosters for the event the Program; with advertisements for the supportive businesses that helped promote the event; and a one-page notice for the First Annual Festival of Contemporary Music Hofstra College Hempstead L.I. Saturday May 24th 1958 with the program lineup ticket information; approx. 7" x 9 3/4" size; stapled printed glossy paper wraps; light edge tips wear to covers; in very good condition interesting jazz & Long Island NY musical entertainment ephemeral history. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. The Jazz Foundation of America Paperback books
196824630Tokyo Japan: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan 1968. 68 pages with color & black and white illustrations including a 3-panel folding color plate of Ginkon Taiken No Ongoshiki The Great Celebration of the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Their Majesties by Yosai Nobukazu found within the article on the Role of Emperor Meiji in Japan's industrial growth. With pieces on the first direct trade between the U.S. and Japan Nakahama Manjiro house-hunting in Tokyo "Japan-America Relations Threatened by Disharmony" and others including U.S.- Japan export & import statistics trade opportunities social and business news of the Chamber. Approx. 7" x 10" size color-illustrated stapled paper covers. Light wear little spotting to the binding; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Paperback books
196923641New York U.S.: The Militant 1969. 12 pages; black and white illustrated throughout; headlines: Students on hunger strike in Mexico City's prison; S.F. students urge solidarity actions; Norman Thomas dies at 84; College head gags student press; Seattle jury clears Black Panther leader Aaron Dixon; Police Swarm over campus at San Mateo; YSA bugs used book dealer; much on the Mexican student revolt in 1968 Black Panther & police confrontations; The Militant is an international Socialist newsweekly connected to the Socialist Workers Party SWP; approx. 11" x 17 1/2" size; some edge-wear and a bit of darkening to paper; of higher quality better than normal newsprint; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. The Militant paperback books
184424937London: Sherwood & Co 1844. 5 volumes bound in 1. Small octavo. Newly bound in full marbled paper boards with printed title label to spines. <br/><br/>Vol. 1: Nos. 1 August 1842 - 6 January 1843. 48 pp.<br/>Vol. 2: Nos. 7 February 1843 - 12 July 1843. 48 pp. <br/>Vol. 3: Nos. 13 August 1843 - 18 Jan 1844. 48 pp. <br/>Vol. 4: Nos. 19 February 1844 - 23 June 1844. 40 pp. Lacking No. 24 July 1844.<br/>Vol. 5: Nos. 25 August 1844 - 26 September 1844. 16 pp. Lacking title table of contents and several issues.<br/><br/>With 2 preliminary leaves title and table of contents to each volume except Vol. 5. <br/><br/>Occasional light soiling and browning minor annotations in pencil and black ink; slight loss to lower corners of first volume not affecting music. Quite rare. OCLC incomplete runs only. <br/><br/>These volumes comprise several hundred melodies without text from operas popular songs dances and orchestral and chamber music. References are made to fuller versions e.g. with accompaniments in contemporaneous periodical publications in particular the Flutonicon and the Pianista. <br/><br/>A significant resource for tunes popular at the time. Sherwood & Co unknown books
193624955Mineola Long Island New York: Nassau County Emergency Relief Bureau 1936. 49 pages; with a triple folding-panel plate at back the Condensed statement of disbursements and commitments for the twelve months ended June 30 1936; which gives administrative payrolls executive and clerical accounts and statistics division breakdowns social services work relief payrolls state projects home relief county transients free milk operating expenses and the sources of funds. Contents of the report give information on the Federal agencies Works Progress Administration National Youth Administration Civilian Conservation Corps Administration of Home Relief and its sections Work Relief Special Services including subsistence gardens distribution of suits free milk and with a supplement which gives statistics and finances in tables for caseloads costs and more. Including the staff name listings for the departments involved. Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" size; printed yellow stapled paper covers. Volume with light wear binding a little darkened at edges; contents clean and in very good condition; interesting depression-era information for Nassau County. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Nassau County Emergency Relief Bureau paperback books
196824431Long Island New York: The East End Branch of the Long Island Chapter The Nature Conservancy 1968. 32 pages; black and white illustrated; the East End Branch of the conservancy's preserves described by John Renkavinsky including detail maps; information regarding Wolf Swamp Sanctuary Ruth Wales DuPont Sanctuary Moffet's Pond Sanctuary Sheppard's Dunes Kaplan Meadow Merrill Lake Sanctuary and properties for consideration or negotiation for conserving under the chapter's auspices; approx. 5" x 8 1/4" size oblong format; original printed stapled paper covers; light wear; in very good condition; interesting east end Long Island real estate development and nature preservation history. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. The East End Branch of the Long Island Chapter The Nature Conservancy Paperback books
192426028New York NY: The New York Herald 1924. 4 pages printed in sepia tones on newsprint. The cover with dramatic pictures of the funeral cortege of Lenin being borne through the woods near Gorky tomb piled with flowers Kalenin Zerzinsky Kameneff bearing the coffin ".With the thermometer at 35 degrees below zero Moscow turns out en masse as the red draped coffin of Lenin is carried through the streets." The cover also notes the marriage of the Prince regent of Japan; within pictorials on the Zionists in Palestine sporting news Mrs. O.H.P. Belmont estate from the air & more; final page with advertisements. Approx. 16 1/2" x 21 3/4" size; a little edge tips wear and chipping old fold lines. In good condition interesting early 20th century graphic history. Newspaper. Soft Cover. Good. The New York Herald paperback books
184327079New York N.Y.: J. & H.G. Langley 1843. 431 pages; with a frontispiece plate illustrating a "Cot for the Treatment of Fractures at Sea. by J. M. Foltz Esq. Surgeon U.S.N." - Dr. Foltz also has contributed the extensive first article within on the topic of ".The Endemic Influence of Evil Government illustrated in a view of the Climate Topography and Diseases of the Island of Minorca with an account of the Medical Faculty - of the French Military Hospital on the Isle de los Reyos - and of the Statistics of the United States Naval Hospital at Mahon." Contents of the volume on various topics: complicated menstruation; obscure and remote effects of Syphilis; a curiosity in obstetric physiology; on electro-puncture in hydrocele with cases; on epidemic influenzas 'with special reference to the now prevailing epidemic catarrhal fever'; and dozens of other pieces American and foreign on medical pathology and therapeutics material medica and pharmacy surgery obstetrics and diseases of females; toxicology and medical jurisprudence. With a few small woodcut illustrations including of a cross-section of a Lepidopterous Insect; also a lithograph of Prof. A.H. Stevens' case of Spina Bifida; and a folding view of the river area at Rondout New York approx.8 1/2" x 18" overall which accompanies an article regarding the outbreak of ".a Malignant Fever which prevailed." there in 1843. Title page with the small previous owner oval name-stamp of J. Manley; front endpaper with small collector number-ticket. Volume approx. 5 3/4" x 8 3/4" size; bound in marbled paper covered boards leather corners and spine; gilt spine titles. Both boards detached worn; contents with occasional spotting soiling or foxing; text block solidly bound and in good condition. First Edition. Leather. Good. J. & H.G. Langley books
189726138New York New York: The New York Times 1897. 16 pages; illustrated in black and white throughout. Content includes story on the subject of the cover portrait Charles A. Dana; pictorials include a view of miners for the Klondike leaving Victoria B.C.; several illustrations of "Picturesque Southampton" Long Island NY: Village Street Miss William's Cottage Shinnecock; William M.Chase's studio; Beach Road Shinnecock Golf Club Meadow Club Mrs. F.G. Betts's Cottage; Also a photo of Rockaway Beach in summer; centerfold spread of photos of the Newport Fete in honor of the North Atlantic Squadron U.S. Navy and the New York Yacht Club; illustrated article on the Chautauqua Assembly and its activities; summer sports; Father Malone the pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul R.C. church Brooklyn; the assassinated Senor Canovas del Castillo Prime Minister of Spain and more. Approx. 11 1/4" x 15 3/4" size newspaper format; this supplement was printed on semi-glossy paper stock with more strength than the usual newsprint paper. Some edge tips wear to the covers; clean and in very good condition. First Edition. Not Bound. Very Good. The New York Times paperback books
196926690Port Washington Long Island New York: Kennikat Press 1969. Illustrated throughout in black and white; limited edition # 37 of 500 of the Kennikat Press re-issue of the 1833 Munroe & Francis edition. Approx. 5" x 6 1/4" size; bound in bright yellow & green patterned-paper covered boards green cloth spine gilt spine titles; with the original matching slipcase with goose-illustrated pictorial paste-down. Light wear to the case; title page a little darkened from old laid-in article regarding Mother Goose books; in very good condition. . Limited Edition. Hard Cover with Slipcase. Very Good. Kennikat Press hardcover books