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186681<p>1866 calligraphic Family Record certificate in original frame. Manuscript additions in ink: Charles William Rose born March 4 1845 Sarah J. Van Wise born January 23 1851 married July 9 1871 Martha born July 18 1872. Designed and Wholly Executed with a Pen by R. H. Trumbull; Published by Trumbull & Cruver Chicago IL; printed by the Chicago Lithographing & Engraving Co.; copyright Rollin H. Trumbull. shipping charged for frame</p> Trumbull & Cruver
180747708Roma Poggioli 1807/1808. Voll. 14 in bross. coeve con mancanze ai dorsi pp. 350 circa a volume errori nella numerazione delle pagine ma buon esemplare completo Roma, Poggioli unknown
1827874M26London: G. Cowie and Co. 1827. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A uniformly bound set of Charles Rollin's famous Ancient History translated from the French; complete in three volumes. A new edition of this set in half calf bindings in three volumes. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece of Rollin and seven plates to Volume I. Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece of Volume II and a map to the frontispiece of Volume III. Bound without the plate 'Graecia Magna' meant to face page 203 and the plate 'Expedition of Cyrus' meant to face page 262 of Volume I. Bound without the plate 'Retreat of the Ten Thousand' meant to face page 199 and the plate 'Expedition of Alexander' meant to face page 540 of Volume II.Charles Rollin 1661-1741 was a French historian and educator. This three-volume set contains his famous history on the ancient Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Babylonians Medes Persians Grecians and Macedonians. Translated from the original French. In half calf bindings. Externally fairly smart with shelf wear to the boards and rubbing to the spines and extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last few pages. Very Good G. Cowie and Co. hardcover
1870910F37London: William Tegg 1870 . Leather. Good Only. 9" by 6.5". None. The nineteenth edition of French historian Charles Rollin's highly informative study of the ancient world illustrated with folding maps. The nineteenth edition of this work complete in six volumes.The work of Charles Rollin a French historian and educator. This once famous historical study has been identified in recent times as uncritical and somewhat inaccurate but a nonetheless important work as instructed numerous generations in ancient history.Volume I is illustrated with three folding maps volume II with three folding maps volume III with one map and one folding map volume IV with one plate and one folding map.With a lengthy index to the rear of volume VI.Translated from the original French. In half calf bindings with marbled paper covered boards. Lacking each volume number spine label and the title label of volume V. Gilt detailing to back strips with back strips age toned. Rubbing to joints. Small losses of leather to volume II-V back strips. Head of front joint of volume III starting with board firmly held. Volume I and V hinges strained but firmly held. Front board of volume VI tenderly held by one cord only. Rear hinge of volume VI strained but firmly held. Pages bright with instances of light spotting to title pages. Pages otherwise clean. Good Only William Tegg hardcover
185317104New York: George Dearborn Publisher 1853. First Complete American Edition. Leather Hardcovers. Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued. <br /> <br /> Full leather with four spine bands; each spine section in alternating shade of leather with gilt titles in the lighter boxes. Marbled endpage with matching pattern on the text block. Double column text. Engraved tissue-guarded frontispiece of the author; Tissue-guarded engraved title page in volume 2 followed by a second title page. 4to; 10.5 inches tall; 584 pages & 701 pages with a large complete index. Contains the 'Catalogue of the editions of the principal Greek authors cited in this work'. Plate and Map in color and a b/w plate.<br /> <br /> A "New and Improved Edition" and stated First Complete American Edition according to the title page. The publisher states his case in the preface for these statements. Ref OCLC 1184624<br /> <br /> The bindings are tight and square. Text clean light even toning. Shelf handling wear with bumped and corner wear; some loss of an outer leather layer on the boards. Spine faded with wrinkling of the leather. Printed title page of volume 2 heavily toned. Foxing throughout mainly in the outer margins. Previous owners handwritten name several place in the preliminaries. A seminal work in the field of ancient history. First published in the 18th century Rollin's comprehensive account sheds light on the civilizations that shaped the world we know today. <br /> <br /> By intertwining political narratives with a deep exploration of arts and sciences Rollin's masterpiece not only educates readers on past societies but also inspires a profound appreciation for the cultural achievements that continue to influence human progress. <br /> <br /> It remains a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts of history and archaeology offering valuable insights into the complexities of ancient civilizations.<br /> <br /> Rollin was a French historian educator and rector of the University of Paris whose work was highly popular during the eighteenth century. Translated from the French. George Dearborn, Publisher hardcover
1855biblio39828Rollin's The Ancient History. Volumes 2345 and 6 missing 1st volume. London: William Teg and Co. Revised Corrected and Illustrated with Maps. 1855.NearFine Hardcover. Brown Leather spines and corners Marbles boards endpapers and edges. Minimal edge wear Some surface damage to the back board of the 2d volume otherwise The Set is in an Excellent condition Clean Unmarked throughout Strong tight bindings and hinges smooth edges. 8.5"x5.5". be35722s. William Teg and Co. hardcover
1844000039London: Henry G. Bohn 1844. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ROLLIN Charles 1661-1741. The Ancient History of the Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Babylonians Medes and Persians Grecians and Macedonians. By Monsieur Rollin. Translated from the French. In Two Volumes. London: Henry G. Bohn 1844. Two volumes. li 527p.p.; 491 p.p. Engraved frontispiece and extra engraved title 7 engraved maps 3 folding text in double columns. Bound in contemporary diced calf spines elaborately gilt-tooled in compartments between raised bands contrasting morocco labels gilt marbled endpapers and edges. Minor soiling and edgewear to bindings endpapers noticeably foxed but overall a very good copy. Henry G. Bohn hardcover
181365492Edinburgh:: Printed by J. Pillans & Sons 1813. . The Thirteenth Edition. old full calf; gilt spines; edges marbled. Light wear; all volumes tight and sound. 8vo. Illustrated from maps and engravings some folding; added engraved title pages. Translated from the French. Printed by J. Pillans & Sons, unknown
1829022698Philadelphia: Brown and Peters 1829. 8 volumes complete. Translated from the French. Size: 7 inches x 4-1/2 inches x 1-1/2 Inches. Original calf leather with red leather lable on the spine. Firast volume is heavily worn with the front cover detached. The other volumes have slight splitting at the joins as is usual with book of this age. Photos available upon request. A good reading set. Full Calf Leather. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardcover. Brown and Peters Hardcover
1808315373London England: W. Otridge and Son R. Baldwin et al 1808. Eleventh Edition. Hardcover. Acceptable. With a set of maps. London 1808. In Eight Volumes with chronological table and index to the set in volume 8. The Eleventh Edition Revised Corrected and Illustrated with a Set of Maps Newly Engraved. 3/4 leather with leather labels raised bands fair to acceptable condition. All volumes worn at edges and rubbed two boards are inexpertly reattached and boards and spine on volume VIII are detached but present and whole. Leather label on volume V is missing. Text is good except for foxed pages at the end of IV maps are in good to very good condition. Sixteen 16 engraved folding maps by volume: Volume I 4 maps including large foldout of Hannibal's Expedition; Volume II 4 maps; Volume III 3 maps; Vol. V 5 maps. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis Minnesota. Not available for priority/expedited shipping. Due to the size/weight of this collection extra charges may apply for international shipping. W. Otridge and Son, R. Baldwin, et al hardcover
1823646841823. ROLLIN Charles. ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE EGYPTIANS CARTHAGINIANS ASSYRIANS BABYLONIANS MEDES AND PERSIANS MACEDONIANS AND GRECIANS. Translated from the French. In Two Volumes. Vol. I & II. A New and Improved Edition from the London edition of 1819 with a translation of such notes and quotations as are not rendered in the text and the reduction of the various denominations of coins weights and measures to those of the United States. Illustrated with engravings of Egyptian antiquities &c. And a complete set of ancient geography. Boston: Printed and Published by Samuel Walker Harlem PLace No. 29 Newbury Street. 1823. Engraved title-page in each volume; illustrated with 16 engraved plates and 7 engraved maps some are folded. Two quarto volumes: 614li624 pp.; 212630 pp. Nineteenth century full calf black labels and gilt decoration at spine marbled endpapers. In v. 2 two ink ownerships on the the verso of the engraved title have been crossed through and one has been excised from the title-page leaving a hole near the title. Almost all plates show light to moderate foxing; a few plates have marginal tears or dampstaining; one plate is torn with loss. The maps are generally clean; one map is detached. The paper quality is very good overall despite some sections which have browned and are foxed. In v. 1 two leaves E2 & 3B are torn and missing text and the final free endpaper is missing. The bindings are very edgeworn and scuffed with joints starting. Volume 1 shows loss at heel and crown. A serviceable set but offered with all faults. Of interest but not pertaining to the historical subject is a misogynous poem "The Bachelor's Soliloquy" which is laid-down in v. 1. Written by the Bard of Tower Hall and meant to be a droll advertisement for Bennet's Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar it has several stanzas about the dangers of choosing a bride due to the vanity and cupidity of women and the general expense of keeping one. It is followed by a note also in verse from the bard proclaiming fond love for "ladies fair" but ends with the following couplets: Then ladies and gents if you'll regard / The facts I have been naming / We shall have no need of Lucy Stones / On woman's rights declaiming. unknown
1816373818US: John Pillans / A.L. Burt 1816. John Pillans / A.L. Burt 1816 Very Good/ Volume I ONLY. Light wear to burgundy cloth. Lining and lettering are gold volume and publisher are lightly faded. Published by A. L. Burt. Translated from the French in 1731. Solid structure. Tight lightly tanend pages. 743 pages. HEAVY ITEM 1.33 Pounds. Size: 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches. Hardcover. Very Good. No Exp. John Pillans / A.L. Burt Hardcover
1801mon0000187584W. Sharpe & Son 1918-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. in x in x in. Not ex-library. Hardback/Hardcover. Well read copy with some spine wear but still useable colouring of page edges due to age. W. Sharpe & Son hardcover
18275202Boston: Samuel Walker 1827. A new and improved ed. illustrated with engravings of the Egyptian antiquities &c. and a complete set of maps of ancient geography. Good. 28 cm; 2 volumes.li 624 14; 630 12 and 25 engraved plates and maps. Bound in recent cloth. Pages generally toned with some moderate to heavy foxing scattered throughout more heavily on plates and adjacent leaves. Yet text is unmarked and entire. Bookplate of travel author Charles Fish Howell 1868-1943. <br /><br /> Samuel Walker hardcover
1859mon0002902797Andrus & Judd 1859-12-31. Hardcover. Good. . 8 volumes. Original full leather bindings. Fading to spines some volumes have minor chipping at edges. Scuffing/age wear to boards all volumes. Foxing throughout all volumes still very readable. Bindings sturdy. Andrus & Judd hardcover
18931606290063Ithaca N.Y 1893-01-01. Paperback. Good. Publishers brown wraps. Offprint of the Wilder Quarter-Century Book. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Stamp and pencil note to front wrap. Tear to side edge of front wrap some loss. Clean unmarked pages. <br> Early work on the health of the American black population at the turn of the century. Corson states that for the Negro health has deteriorated compared to his distance from the African continent. To survive he should be "Caucasianized" as far as they would permit and the white population should "treat them as we should treat our lower classes among our own race Ithaca, N.Y paperback
1829020842Glasgow: Blackie Fullarton & Co 1829. Early Edition . Half Calf. Very Good. Maps and Engravings. 624 831 Pages. Two Volumes Complete. Brown Calf Spines And Tips Marbled Boards Matching Marbled Edges Of Page Blocks. 6 Compartments 2 Black Morocco Labels Gilt On Each Spine. Bindings With Some Rubbing At Edges Spine Labels Of Vol I Chipped Along Left Edge But Missing Only One Letter. Hinges Tight Endpapers Immaculate No Names Ot Marks A Little Foxing. Contents Near Fine Apparently Unread. <br/> <br/> Blackie, Fullarton & Co unknown
18533543NY: Leavitt & Allen. Good with no dust jacket; No marks clean tight binding full leather . binding owners name foxing and sm stains on endsheets; leather spine is . partial split edges rubbed ; blk spine lables one partially chipped; . pages aged;. 1853. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Illustrated with maps of ancient geography and engravings; a detail translation from the French esp printed four volumes into two complete; All serious buyers are welcomed to make a reasonable BEST OFFER; Member of FL ABA. ; Abe . Leavitt & Allen hardcover
18450854016New York: Harper & Brothers 1845. First American Edition. Full Leather. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. B/w Illustrations and Maps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Two volumes in full brown calf leather with black and red morocco spine labels stamped in gilt 584 & 701pp. First complete American Edition of Rollin's celebrated histories together with a life of the author by James Bell. light shelfwear and darkening to outer extremities occasional toning and slight foxing to some page margins and some plates vintage name to upper title page corner. Harper & Brothers unknown
1866Q1211Chicago: Chicago Lithography & Engraving Co. 1866. First Edition. None. Good. Civil War era ornate family record with elaborate Spencerian style calligraphy and flourishingincluding imagery of angels cherubs birds and flowers"designed and wholly executed with a pen by R.H. Trumbull." Single sheet 24 x 20 inches. In Good condition with shallow dampstaining along the bottom edge small chip at the top edge and puncture in the lower right. The areas for recording births marriages and deaths have been filled with information about the Sweet family beginning with William Sweet b. 1829 and his wife Anna b. 1839. It descends to six children born throughout the 1860s their marriages in the 1880s and the death of William and Anna Sweet in 1895. Some of the writing is quite faded but helps illustrate how the record was kept in use through several generations. The lithograph will ship rolled in a tube; cost will be calculated based on buyer location. <br/><br/> Chicago Lithography & Engraving Co. unknown
183590022609London: Thomas Tegg and Son 1835. Eighteenth Edition revised. . Hardcover. Good-. 8vo. Six volume set. Ex-library with neat labels on front pastedown and class no. on spines. pos book labels on front inner flyleaf "Samuel Lloyd Junr". Leather spines with gilt lettering on black ground are tatty with wear and tear and losses and in some vols partially detached. All front inner hinges either loose or cracked. Leather boards rubbed/worn in places. However internally all volumes good apart from 2 detached pages in vol I and slight foxing in another volume. Heavy books will incur additional postage charge. Immediate despatch from the UK <br/> <br/> Thomas Tegg and Son hardcover
1833035112Hartford CT: Andrus and Judd 1833. Book. Good. Hardcover. Revised & Corrected from the 15th Ed. 8 Volumes. Full Brown calf leather.gilt ruling decorations on the spine. Hinges are sturdy foxing on the endpapers light chips to the upper edges of the spine. Clean text block. A serviceable set From the London15th edition revised and corrected. Translated from the French. a comprehensive historical account written in the early 18th century. This work seeks to illuminate the rise and fall of various ancient civilizations detailing their customs governance innovations and conflicts. It presents a tapestry of human history emphasizing the interconnectedness of these societies and their influence on one another. Size: Octavo. Andrus and Judd Hardcover
186917814New York: S. T. Gordon 1869. 2nd. Original boards. Second edition. Small 8vo. 2 3-74 pp. Illustrations of music chords. Tan cloth with printed green paper covering front and rear boards. Owner name in pencil; handwritten pencil notes on music inside rear cover; wear to extremities; some chipping to green paper; light foxing throughout. A very good copy of a scarce work on teaching the rudiments of music designed especially for pupils studying the Piano-forte Organ or Melodeon. S. T. Gordon unknown