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1875110813-ER309Oskaloosa Iowa: Central Book Concern 1875. good hard cover no dust jacket definite wear around edges discoloration scuffing and wear on spine. Hard Cover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Central Book Concern Hardcover
1829h2143Paris: J-B Baillière. Worn condition. Boards detached. Spine missing. Some foxing but content in overall good condition. Ex Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Library. 1829. First Edition. Brown hardback half-leather cover over blue marbled boards. 210mm x 130mm 8" x 5". 368pp. . J-B Baillière hardcover
18886740London: Swan Sonnenschein 1888. First Edition. First Edition. 8vo. 99pp. All edges red. Original publisher’s light brown cloth with superb pictorial cover by Walter Crane stamped in red along with title author etc. taken from the title-page original tan endsheets. F. Holland Day’s Copy with his monogram inscription written on front pastedown and the date Nov ‘13. Wonderful double-page title including frontispiece head- and tailpieces throughout all by Walter Crane. This is an excessively scarce book made more desirable by its ownership and the condition of the book which is fine; covers slightly age-toned the interior nearly as new. A striking survival indeed. Swan Sonnenschein unknown
1893134814Paris: c.1893. A finely executed illustrated manuscript documenting a pleasure cruise around Britain on the steam-yacht Medjé in the summer of 1892. The voyage won the Union des yachts français medal for the most interesting cruise of 1891-93 a sharp silver print of which with the presentation letter from the comte de Montaigu is mounted at the front. Portions of the narrative appeared in Le Yacht in 1894. The account offers a lively Belle Époque tour of the British Isles - effectively a circumnavigation shortened by the Caledonian Canal - with etched illustrations after pen-and-ink drawings by the Rochellois maritime artist Georges Charpentier 1846-1925. The yacht belonged to Xavier Eugène Schelcher 1867-1948 a wealthy Parisian stockbroker and new member of the Union des yachts français. Departing Le Havre in July 1892 the Medjé ran down the English coast to Plymouth passing through the Royal Naval Manoeuvres and prompting newspaper speculation that she carried French naval observers. Welcomed in Plymouth with a tour of the naval installations and an abundant lunch the party continued west shooting seabirds and bathing off Penzance before crossing to Ireland. At Kingstown and Dublin they visited the Royal Irish Yacht Club and commented - sometimes archly - on the city's poverty accompanied by Charpentier's vivid sketches. Excursions into Wicklow and a crossing to Holyhead allowed visits to Liverpool and Birkenhead where the builders of the Medjé's engines Cochran & Co. were proudly noted. Further stops included the Isle of Man Belfast Robinson & Cleaver's celebrated linen shop and the Giant's Causeway. They then headed for Glasgow detouring to Iona and Staffa and entered the Caledonian Canal Charpentier illustrating Neptune's Staircase and other scenes. Scotland's landscapes and Edinburgh's beauty impressed them deeply; excursions to the Trossachs prompted reflections on Walter Scott's romances. The rapid return down the east coast - Berwick Newcastle Scarborough Harwich Ramsgate - elicited little enthusiasm Newcastle offering "only a dungeon". Relief greeted the sight of Cape Gris-Nez and home. The Medjé was a 25-metre 43-ton twin-screw steam yacht built in 1889 at the Maudslay Son & Field yard powered by Cochran & Co. engines delivering 96 h.p. Schelcher was an active yachtsman winning two gold medals at the 1900 Paris Olympics; his son Rémi later competed at the 1936 Berlin Games. Schelcher is also known to have commissioned a comparable illustrated album of his 1897 cruise to the Norwegian fjords. Overall this is an attractively produced richly illustrated and often satirical record of British touring at the height of luxury yachting. Quarto 318 x 247 mm. 57 leaves of neat manuscript text titles and headings in a calligraphic Ronde hand occasional rubrication; 52 superb etched plates after pen and ink drawings by Charpentier the first additionally signed "A. Barret Sc." deck plan and full-page track-chart map; text and plates are both printed on fine polished vélin the plates on a slightly lighter weight. Contemporary strong orange half morocco by Victor Champs French curl on Turkish pattern marbled boards title gilt to the spine neatly nipped bands dotted roll gilt fouled anchor devices to the compartments double gilt ruled frame with olive sprig cornerpieces author's initials to the tail of the spine top edge gilt the others uncut marbled endpapers to match the boards silk page-marker. A little rubbed at the extremities lower joint chafed and just starting head and tail contents clean very good indeed. hardcover
18826528G. Charpentier Éditeur 1882 413 pages in12. 1882. reliure editeur. 413 pages.
185027611Nantes charpentier 1850 Une lithographie Originale aquarellée en couleurs à la main d'époque, Format total de la gravure : Hauteur : 40 centimètres Largeur : 52 centimètres, format de la gravure seule : 27 cm de haut par 40 cm de large, imprimé en bas au centre : " CLISSON, (LOIRE-INFERIEURE) - NOUVEAU PONT SUR LA MOINE",sans date (1850) Lith. Charpentier père, fils et Cie Editeurs à Nantes et Paris Rittner et Goupil Editeurs,
185024822nantes Charpentier 1850 Une lithographie Originale en noir et bistre, Format total de la gravure : 24 cm de large par 15,6 cm de haut, format de la gravure seule : 18,7 cm de large par 12,5 cm de haut, sur papier blanc, imprimé en bas à droite : Félix Benoist Del. & Lith., imprimé en bas à gauche Lith. Charpentier Nantes et imprimé en bas au centre : CHÂTEAU DE LA HAULTIÈRE, Moyenne Justice prés Nantes, sans date (1850) Charpentier Nantes Imprimeur Editeur,
1888192053London: Swan Sonnenschein 1888. First edition of this compilation of socialist songs including ironic settings to the National Anthem and "Rule Britannia". It was extremely popular and went through numerous editions into the 20th century. "There was a long labour tradition of romantic art exemplified best by the Chartist poetry and lyrics. Carpenter quite particularly drew from that tradition. Socialist romanticism even communist romanticism survived between the wars in poetry by the likes of Carpenter and Auden" Hall p. 171. World Cat records only one copy in the US at the Huntington and six in the UK: the British Library National Library of Scotland and the universities of Edinburgh London Oxford and Warwick. Quarto. Frontispiece illustrated title page head- and tailpieces historiated initials musical notation throughout. Original buff cloth spine lettered in black front cover lettered and illustrated in red brownish red endpapers Twentieth-century bookplate of one Joseph King his pencil ownership signature on the half-title. Cloth mottled spine toned split at head of rear joint edges foxed contents clean: a very good copy. Duncan Hall A Pleasant Change From Politics: Music and the British Labour Movement Between the Wars 2001. hardcover
1900G86730Lille-Paris, Desclée de Brouwer 1900 238pp.avec illustrations dans le texte, 2e édition, 26cm., br.orig. illustrée, bon état, G86730
186372141863 une plaquette, brochée in-octavo Editeur, couverture blanche muette, sans illustration excepté un cul-de-lampe "Marque de l'Editeur" en noir in-fine, 16 pages, 1863 à Nantes Imprimerie Charpentier Editeur,
18869508London. 1886. Large 4to. Pp. xvi3224 399 figs. on 20 lithogr. plates bibliogr. index. Orig. cloth. Little rubbing to ends of backstrip title-page in photo copy some local very light foxing very good otherwise. London. hardcover
19002090202120408600Kobunsha 1900. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Kobunsha paperback
1852L0409London: George Routledge. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed and bumped. Spine sunned. Tightly bound. Slight spine lean. 1852. First Edition. Green/gilt hardback cloth cover. 170mm x 120mm 7" x 5". 153pp. Colour frontis of flys; b/w engravings. A Descriptive account of the Habits and Haunts of Fish and a Geographical and Ichthylogical account of the principal rivers and streams in England. . George Routledge hardcover
187322135Milwaukee: J. H. Yewdale & Sons. Very Good. 1873. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. Wraps soiled and creased with string ring in upper left corner for hanging; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 31 pp . J. H. Yewdale & Sons paperback books
1837R320059212CHAMEROT ET LAUWEREYNS. 1837. In-16. Relié demi-cuir. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Quelques rousseurs. 136 pages - Contre-plats jaspés - Auteur, titre, filets s dorés - Dos en cuir marron.. . . . Classification Dewey : 809-Histoire, littérature
1837R320059171CHAMELOT. 1837. In-12. Relié demi-cuir. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 186 pages - plats jaspés - Signet conservé - Auteur, titre et filets dorés.. . . . Classification Dewey : 809-Histoire, littérature
18913812Chicago: Lanward Publishing Co 1891. First edition. First edition. 4to. Original publishers full dark green beveled cloth with blindstamped scroll design on cover on which has gilt lettering gilt spine dec. endpapers. The first major book illustrated by Will Bradley renowned American artist/illustrator designer and publisher. Photographic frontispiece portrait. Decorative title 16 chapter headings and 23 pen & ink text illustrations all by Will Bradley. "The accomplishment of Will Bradley 1868-1962 as the complete craftsman capable of executing a book from start to finish places him as one of the foremost figures in the Arts & Crafts movement in America and as one of the most imaginative artists working in book decoration during the 1890's." excerpt from Chapin Library Book Decoration in America 1890-1910 Williamstown 1979. AER. A fine copy with very minor corner rubbing. A rare book moreso in this condition. <br/><br/> Lanward Publishing Co hardcover books
18913812Chicago: Lanward Publishing Co 1891. First edition. First edition. 4to. Original publisher’s full dark green beveled cloth with blind-stamped scroll design on cover on which has gilt lettering gilt spine dec. endpapers. The first major book illustrated by Will Bradley renowned American artist/illustrator designer and publisher. Photographic frontispiece portrait. Decorative title 16 chapter headings and 23 pen & ink text illustrations all by Will Bradley. “The accomplishment of Will Bradley 1868-1962 as the complete craftsman capable of executing a book from start to finish places him as one of the foremost figures in the Arts & Crafts movement in America and as one of the most imaginative artists working in book decoration during the 1890’s.†excerpt from Chapin Library Book Decoration in America 1890-1910 Williamstown 1979. AER. A fine copy with very minor corner rubbing. A rare book more so in this condition. Lanward Publishing Co unknown
187515604Paris, J. Rotschild, 1875 ; in-8 ; demi-basane marron, dos à nerfs, titre et auteur dorés (reliure de l'époque) ; VIII, 552 pp., 6 figures hors-texte (5 à double page et 1 dépliante).
182028681AB1820. Erstausgabe Leipzig Göschen 1820 kl.8° VIII 272 S. 2 Seiten Druckfehlerberichtigung Pappband der Zeit mit goldener Rückenbeschriftung und Musterpapierbezügen die Rückenkanten und Einbanddeckel stellenw. beschabt innen nur wenig altersfleckig sonst gut prez Hier ausdrücklich das Original und kein PoD-Nachdruck! Hauptschwerpunkt dieses Bandes ist Italien. Der 1. Band bzw. 1.Theil liegt uns leider nicht vor. Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main Nordend ggü. Musterschule möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main Nordend close to Musterschule is possible. It saves the shipping costs. unknown
187941099London 1879. <p>Carpenter William B. 1813-85. Autograph letter signed to Mr. John Paget 1811-98. London 56 Regents Part Rd. N.W. June 2 1879. 4pp. 178 x 114 mm. A few tiny pin-holes but fine otherwise.</p> <p>From English physiologist and naturalist William B. Carpenter who "helped shape the modern life sciences in Britain Oxford DNB through both his writings and his work as a teacher and administrator at what is now the University of London. Carpenter performed valuable researches in marine zoology and was directly influential in persuading the British Admiralty to sponsor the Challenger expedition the first major scientific study of the deep oceans. Carpenter is also recognized as one of the founders of the modern theory of the adaptive unconscious-he observed that the human perceptual system and the mechanism of human thought operates almost completely outside of conscious awareness. </p> <p>Carpenter's letter which discusses a false confession to murder made by a mentally unbalanced young man reads in part as follows:</p> <p>Dear Mr. Paget In turning out my papers at the University today I have come upon a document which I forward to you containing the Father's statement of his Son's relation to the "Brompton Murder" case with full particulars of the latter's confession and its inconsistency with the facts. </p> <p>I believe that I did not send in this to the Home Secy.; but that what I specially urged upon him was the evidence with which Knowles had supplied me of the "cracky" nature of the youth's mind and of the obviously hereditary tendency to brood as shown in the father and aunt-the latter an old servant of Knowles. And I remember also that there was evidence of the youth having had money in the Savings Bank and of his having drawn out a pound just before the Crystal Palace Police Fête.</p> <p>This altogether made so strong an impression on Mr. Bruce that he at once commuted the sentence; and the family were so sensible that the lad was not fit to take care of himself that they expressed no disappointment at his not having received a free pardon. . . .</p> <p>Carpenter's correspondent was the police magistrate and author John Paget whose Paradoxes and Puzzles published in 1874 included accounts of a number of sensational crimes. We have not been able to identify the murder case to which Carpenter refers in his letter.</p> . unknown books
187531440London: 56 Regents Park Road 1875. 2 pages. 1 vols. 8vo. On a stub attached to a larger colored sheet some discoloration of larger sheet folds else very good. 2 pages. 1 vols. 8vo. Writing to Youmans that he is sending the last corrected revise of his lecture as asking for the earliest insertion into the magazine continuing that he will be giving his lecture on Human Automatism at Belfast on the 27th "which wil be rather supplemental to thatn an repetition of my Glasgow lecture. If it is well reported as I expect it will be in one of the Belfast papers would a revised Report be of any value to you" Carpenter was noted for his research in botany microscopy zoology and physiology and was a co-leader of the research team in 1868-70 on the deep sea scientific expedition aboard the "Lightning" and "Challenger." Youmans was the founder of "Popular Science Monthly' and planned the "International Scientific Series" he was a noted lecturer on science and author of several works. Provenance: From the autograph collection of W. P. Webster 56 Regents Park Road unknown books
186050276London 1860. <p>London 30 June 1860. Bifolium. 4pp. 180 x 111 mm. A few pin-holes but fine otherwise.</p> <br /> <p>From English physiologist and naturalist William B. Carpenter who "helped shape the modern life sciences in Britain Oxford DNB through both his writings and his work as a teacher and administrator at what is now the University of London. Carpenter performed valuable researches in marine zoology and was directly influential in persuading the British Admiralty to sponsor the Challenger expedition the first major scientific study of the deep oceans. Carpenter is also recognized as one of the founders of the modern theory of the adaptive unconscious-he observed that the human perceptual system and the mechanism of human thought operates almost completely outside of conscious awareness. Carpenter's correspondent was the police magistrate and author John Paget.</p> <br /> <p>"I cannot let Mrs. Carpenter be the only one to express our hearty appreciation of the kind feeling on the part of Mrs. Paget and yourself by which the beautiful gift which we had the pleasure of receiving from you yesterday has been prompted as well as our admiration of the combined elegance and utility of the gift itself. Since its arrival Mrs. Carpenter has for the first time informed me that she had been taken into your counsels in the matter; and I am very glad that without any intention of her own your gift should have taken a form that so appropriately made her a participator in it. For her interest in Guy and her constant solicitude for his welfare have been as I need scarcely tell you in no degree inferior to my own. It gives us both great pleasure to have so substantial an expression of the satisfaction felt by Mrs. Paget and yourself in what we have endeavoured to do for him; and we trust with her that the influences and associations of early years may be pleasantly and usefully kept up on both sides by the continued friendship of our boys as they advance in life. With kindest wishes for the welfare and happiness of Mrs. Paget yourself and your family believe me Dear Mr. Paget always yours most sincerely William B. Carpenter."</p> . unknown
185950277Holy Island Scotland 1859. <p>Bifolium. 4pp. 183 x 114 mm. A few pin-holes small marginal tear but very good.</p> <p><br /> From English physiologist and naturalist William B. Carpenter who "helped shape the modern life sciences in Britain Oxford DNB through both his writings and his work as a teacher and administrator at what is now the University of London. Carpenter performed valuable researches in marine zoology and was directly influential in persuading the British Admiralty to sponsor the Challenger expedition the first major scientific study of the deep oceans. Carpenter is also recognized as one of the founders of the modern theory of the adaptive unconscious--he observed that the human perceptual system and the mechanism of human thought operates almost completely outside of conscious awareness. Carpenter's correspondent was the wife of police magistrate and author John Paget.</p> <br /> <p>On the death of his mother-in-law:</p> <p>I feel sure that you will be sadly interested in learning that we received two days ago the unexpected intelligence of the death of Mrs. Powell which took place quite suddely on the night of the 30th. She had been failing for some time and seemed to suffer much from disappointment in regard to the affair of the pension having a great wish to be independent of the assistance of her friends and strongly desiring that her father's service to the nation should be acknowledged . . . There was not the least indication of suffering quite the contrary . . . So that I quite believe that she must have passed from the unconsciousness of sleep into that of death. For her and for all those who were interested for her I am satisfied that this will be felt the most desirable termination . . .</p> . unknown
18761402965Milwaukee 1876. One-page ALS discussing travels plans and sharing his thoughts on a recent fall: "Your telegram was duly rec'd. But I had before then knocked my brains out falling against a curb stone--doing however no perceptible damage to the curb stone." In Very Good condition with mild age toning wear to corners and edges and minor staining to verso. RW Consignment. Shelved at Rockville Room A General Ephemera Part 2. Matthew Hale Carpenter 1824-1881 was a lawyer and a politician known as the "Greatest Lawyer of the Northwest" and also serving as a U.S. Senator.<br /> <br> <br /> <br> <br /> Hon. Jeremiah S. Black 1810-1883 was a prominent Pennsylvania lawyer judges and statesman. Served as U.S. Attorney General and briefly as U.S. Secretary of State. 1402965. Special Collections - Upstairs. unknown
