Miller, Hugh (1802-1856)Biblio.com
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1862451270Edinburgh ; London : Adam and Charles Black ; Hamilton Adams & Co 1862. First Edition. Hardcover. Good tight copy in the original half-leather over marbled boards. Raised bands to spine with leather labels and compartments both gilt-tooled. Corners and spine bands somewhat rubbed with minor loss to head and some foxing to foot. Edges marbled as with endpapers. Foxing to prelims. Otherwise internally bright tight and clean. A notably well-preserved copy. Physical description; xiv 454 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Subjects; Religion and science. Bible and geology. Creation. Edinburgh ; London : Adam and Charles Black ; Hamilton, Adams & Co hardcover
1862464833London : J. & C. Brown & Co 1862. New Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth boards now scuffed and dust-dulled. Cover edges and endbands somewhat rubbed; joints show minor tears and corners are bumped. Front hinge cracked with mull holding secure. Text edges preliminary and final leaves somewhat foxed and dust-dulled. The interior remains tight showing only faint marginal foxing. A well-preserved example overall. Physical description; viii 383 1 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm. Notes; Date conjectural. Subjects; Country life. Great Britain. Rural conditions. Natural history. Agriculture. England. 19th century. Illustrated. London : J. & C. Brown & Co hardcover
1887013884Boston: Roberts Brothers 1887. Book. NVG. Decorative Cloth. First Edition. Book has modest wear and soiling. Date of 1887 is on the spine title page and copyright page. Roberts Brothers Hardcover
1900104206Rand McNally 1900. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. In green cloth with pictorial paper label on front board. Jacket has a couple short tears. No indication of printing on copyright page. A beautiful book and jacket. Letter and number sequence of 5MJ-28 on copyright page. Rand McNally Hardcover
1854ZB471816Washington: 1854. 45 pp issued as 33d Congress 1st Session HR 120; light extraction roughness at spine now in self wrappers; in November 1814 Miller hired a whale boat and four men to intercept supplies intended for British troops and by fortuitous circumstances he captured the Schooner Mary in Penobscot Bay he now seeks further compensation but there are many problems with his case. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Washington: unknown
1858050908Edinburgh: Thomas Constable and Co. 1858. 486pp. Brown cloth. Approx 3cm split at top front of spine 9cm split from top of rear spine edge bottom rear corner bumped corners rounded hinges cracking and prelims heavily toned. Posthumous first publication of these works by noted 19th century geologist relating to fossil areas in Scotland and the Hebrides. Binding a bit rough but complete and very scarce in the first UK edition. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair/None as Issued. 8vo. Thomas Constable and Co. Hardcover
1900mon0000061212American Electrician Company 1900-01-01. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. 1903rnHardcover. rnNo dust jacket.rnMinor cover wear.rnClean unmarked text.rnTight binding.rn Because of weight this book cannot be shipped internationally American Electrician Company hardcover
189412987New York: Thomas Crowell Company 1894. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. BOOK VERY GOOD/JACKET GOOD. 12mo - over 6¾"" - 7¾"" tall. VERY CLEAN NICE COPY. Jacket shows overall wear. Previous owner name is on front. Interior is quite clean. Scarce with original dustjacket. Thomas Crowell Company hardcover
1847053607London England United Kingdom: David Bogue 1847. Book. Illus. by Samuel Williams. Very Good. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The book is in very good condition a fair amount of shelf rubbing to the exterior with some color and surface material loss along the edges of the boards and along the spine with some surface areas as well on the front and back cover a very nice edition with leather along the spine with five raised bands and gilt lettering the front and back cover also contain a marbled pattern with leather at the fore-edge corners as well. Text and illustrations inside appear clean and clear throughout apart from minor foxing some staining on the paste-downs and first and last few blank pages and a bookplate on the front paste-down. 'The book is a collection of essays and stories that depict the beauty and simplicity of rural life in England during the mid-19th century. Miller's writing is descriptive and vivid painting pictures of idyllic landscapes and peaceful villages. He writes about the joys of walking through fields and forests observing the flora and fauna and finding solace in nature. The book is divided into several sections each focusing on a different aspect of country life. Miller writes about the pleasures of gardening the joys of fishing and the beauty of rural architecture. He also includes stories about the people he meets on his rambles from farmers and shepherds to gypsies and travelers. Overall Pictures of Country Life is a charming and nostalgic look at a bygone era filled with beautiful descriptions of nature and the simple pleasures of rural living. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of England's countryside.' xii363 pages. 5 x 7.4 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. . David Bogue Hardcover
1892127388Arichat N.B. 1892. Softcover. Good. 25 p. 22 cm. Green paper covers with taped spine. Stains and chips to exterior along with vertical crease. Paper browning. Print in two columns. <br/><br/>Second part is the official summary report of Miller's speech in the Canadian Senate on the admission of British Columbia into Confederation on April 3 1871. paperback
18824152Chicago: Hugh Heron. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1882. 1st Edition. First Printing. Leather. First Edition first printing sold exclusively by subscription. Bound in publisher's full tan leather spine in five compartments separated by raised bands gilt lettering on black labels in two compartments. Illustrated with over 300 steel engravings. Includes Index. A history of the United States and its greatest personalities from 1776 to 1876 accompanied by over 300 fabulous engravings. . Front cover detached but present; spine and edges worn former owners' names on ffep else fine; otherwise unmarked text block tight square bright and clean. A large quarto heavy book six pounds - additional shipping charges may apply. VERY GOOD. . Steel engravings. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 738 pp . Hugh Heron hardcover
1876174129Chicago: Jansen McClurg & Co 1876. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 258p; 4p advertisements. A small brown cloth hardcover book in very good condition. Light rubbing and general shelf wear to the edges and an old owner's personal library sticker inside the front cover. Otherwise text clean and binding secure. Western fiction by the "Poet of the Sierras" frontiersman Joaquin Miller 1837-1913. Measures approx. 7.25" x 5 Jansen, McClurg & Co hardcover
190029217New York: American Electrician Company. 1900. Third Revised and Enlarged. Hardcover. Good in No Dust Jacket dust jacket. A sound clean copy withdrawn from a college library. Library markings are minimal. The front and back hinges have been strengthened with linen tape but the back hinge is becoming shaky nonetheless although the book is still quite intact. The spine is faded and looks worn. The interior of this book is where the excitement happens and you will love the crisp illustrations. A prior owner probably a librarian has written Blanchard on the title page to explain the author's full middle name. Fast shipping with tracking number provided. Surcharge on International orders due to weight.; Ex-library; Oversize . American Electrician Company hardcover
1896BOOKS344376New York NY: The Butterick Publishing Company. Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1896. First Edition. Hardcover. Sm 4to. 177pp. Cup ring stain on front cover small liquid stains around it; previous owner pasted clipping onto blank pages of front and back of book; back pastedown has tear; shelf wear to corners; pages clean and unmarked. . The Butterick Publishing Company hardcover
1877003302E P Dutton & Co 1877 Bound in decorative brown beveled boards 128 pp plus 8 pp ads. This copy with chips at spine extremities and wear at tips. Copy with no tears scribbles etc. but with finger soil and some staining to the last few pages of ads. Overall a well preserved 19th century children's book. E P Dutton & Co hardcover
189323966Cambridge & Chicago: Stone & Kimball 1893. First edition first printing. Hardcover. Slight wear to spine ends tasteful engraved bookplate of M.M. Sands on front pastedown else very good. 16mo original slate-blue cloth with gilt cover titles iv 196 pp. top edges gilt others untrimmed <br/><br/>An Utopian fantasy novel by the prolific author of "Life Among the Modocs" et al. BAL13830 Stone & Kimball hardcover
1875004528Milwaukee WI: I. L. Hauser and Company. 304pp. Brown cloth hard cover with gilt spine title. Fore-corners bumped with minor cloth chipping notable staining to the back board 3/4 inch tear at the head of the rear hinge. "24224" in ink on the front flyleaf. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1875. I. L. Hauser and Company hardcover
1861006300Routledge Warne & Routledge 1861. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good -/No Dust Jacket. 479 pages. Faded gold lettering on the spine and on the front cover. Covers have blind embossed decorations on them. Cover is soiled faded and worn. Front hinge is beginning to crack Probably ex-library and there has been something taken off the inside front cover either a bookplate or a library pocket. A very good copy of this original printing of Miller's book subtitled: Consisting of Descriptions of Rural Habits Country Scenery and the Seasons. Illustrated with nearly three hundred b/w images. Routledge, Warne, & Routledge hardcover
1856206795New York: Leavitt and Allen 1856. Hardcover. VG: Some fading to the spine; wear to the edges and corners of the boards. Foxing to several pages but nothing to impair reading. A really beautiful little book. A small black leather casebound book with gilt text and design on both the spine and front cover. Gilted textblocks. 283 pages; illustrated in black-and-white. Leavitt and Allen hardcover
1893008879Princeton NJ: American Journal of Archaeology 1893 Disbound original pages from the American Journal of Archaeology. 84 pp. with 4 plates and 2 figures. A little wear at edges else very good condition. American Journal of Archaeology unknown
1876mon0003572369Dutton 12/31/1876 4:00:00 P. unknown_binding. Good. . cover shows minor wear rubbing loss on the corners. pages tanned. Dutton unknown
1890013092Chelmsford Buckhurst Hill and London: Edmund Durrant & Co; The Essex Field Club & Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent & Co. 1890. Illustrated octavo pp viii 302 one gathering slightly sprung cloth faded and slightly marked. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter with his stamp on the front endpaper. First Edition. Cloth. Good. Edmund Durrant & Co; The Essex Field Club, & Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent & Co. Hardcover
189552450Various issues from 1895 but not in order black & white illustrations and advertisements thoughout Published by Home Sweet Home unknown
1875T502Edinburgh: William P. Nimmo 1875. reprint . Hardback. Vg. 8vo. xiv 451 ii pp. 44th thousand. Brown dec. gilt cloth. Frontis. and 152 text figures.Trifle foxing but an attractive copy with no fading. Paleontologist and geologist Hugh Miller 1802-1856. Orig. pub. 1857. Please email for photo. <br/> <br/> William P. Nimmo hardcover
1852136659London: National Illustrated Library 1852. 1st edition. Very Good. octavo. hardback in blind-stamped cloth 306pp. engravings Greater part originally appearing in the Illustrated London News. Fascinating glimpse of London life & environs in the mid-Victorian period. Some signs of use but generally a nice tight copy National Illustrated Library hardcover
