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1852mon0000023400New York: George P. Putnam 1852. FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. 2 volumes hardbound bound in the publishers olive cloth gilt lettered spine light occasional foxing head and foot of spine fine inner and outer hinges fine overall a VERY GOOD copy. Housed in a 1/2 brown morocco slipcase raised bands gilt lettered spine slipcase slightly rubbed. New York: George P. Putnam hardcover
1874ABE-5592021870American Publishing Company 1874 WEar to edges splits to spine to spine appears to be first state with White on Title Page and W. H. Lockwood on verso map of the Saltlick Branch of the Pacific Railway present.likely a later issue Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket. American Publishing Company hardcover
189620431<p>R. S. Peale and J. A. Hill 1896. Hardcover. Very Good. Complete 30 volume set; each volume is halfbound with green pebble bound boards and brown leather spines and corners; gilt lettering is on the spines; the top edge of eacj volume is gilt; the leather on various corners and edges is worn . The full set weighs approximately 75 pounds so there will be additional shipping costs should this be shipped</p> R. S. Peale and J. A. Hill hardcover
185248886New York: Cornish Lamport & Co. Publishers 1852. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo. Pp. 240. Original brown cloth boards and spine decorated in blind with gilt title to spine. Frontis and illustrated title-page with tissue guard present. Bookplate of H. Scofield to paste-down. Hinges strong binding tight and square very little foxing throughout overall an excellent copy inside and out. First edition. Hubin 415. Scarce. Cornish, Lamport & Co., Publishers hardcover
184165509Worcester Mass. Dorr Howland & Co. 1841. First Edition. Hardback. Uninked impressed institutional mark to the title. Scattered marginal foxing. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands; spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. A v. Good example - scans etc. On request. ; 576 pages; Description: viii 9-576 pp. Front. illus. Pl. Cm. Subjects: New England--History. New York State --History. New Jersey--History. Worcester [Mass. ] Dorr, Howland & Co. hardcover
189760873Chicago : A.C. McClurg and Company 1897. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Margaret Warner Morley and Robert Forsyth. Near Fine book in a Good and very rare dust jacket. See scans and description. Chicago: A.C. McClurg and Company 1897 copyright 1891. A Song of Life - educator Margaret Warner Morley's very first opus in her career as an author of numerous books on nature and biology for children and as a novelist. Illustrated by Morley herself and Robert Forsyth. 12mo cream dustjacket decorated in maroon floral motif with swirls on front cover and spine; gray textured cloth boards identically imprinted in maroon; 155 pp. 4 pp ads. A Near Fine book sparse spots of soil at covers but with strong hinges and almost no sign of actual wear; faint mustiness which I will essay to dispel. A Good-only jacket but one which is essentially complete. See full jacket scan. That this jacket has survived at all is remarkable - for this title or almost any other of that era - and it lends this already scarce piece greatly enhanced collectibility. "A Song of Life" is a gently educational treatment of life on this planet - with an almost poetic sensibility in its language and its accompanying enchanting illustrations by Morley and Forsyth. Its separate sections entitled "Flowers" "Fishes" "Frogs" "Birds" "The End - And The Beginning" and "The World's Cradle" rather remarkably elude the stiff formalism of textbooks - and ventures into a softly holistic understanding of nature and life while still presenting educational information to its youthful readers. Exceptional. In the dustjacket virtually impossible to replace. See scans. L19n <br/> <br/> A.C. McClurg and Company hardcover
1837TB31667New Haven: Durrie & Peck and J. W. Barber 1837. Second Edition. Very good in its original binding of full leather covered boards with a black leather label with gilt text and extensive gilt decorations on the spine. The front and rear boards are decorated with gilt borders. An octavo measuring 8 7/8 by 5 1/2 inches with heavy rubbing to the leather over the joints and to the edges of the boards. The front free end page is torn at its lower two inches and there is an early prior owner's name Lynda Brownell Sherman Conn. written in pencil on the third free end page. The hand-colored fold-out map of Connecticut is completely intact and has suffered no damage. The preliminaries show moderate foxing and the last 50 pages of the text also show moderate foxing. The joints and hinges remain tight and strong. 560 pages of text. Illustrated throughout with 190 wood block engravings. Contrary to the information contained in Wright Howes bibliography U.S. Iana the first edition of this title was published in 1836. Barber an illustrator and historian 1798-1885 was Connecticut's first popular historian creating one of the first travel guides of the state. Following the index in the front of the book is a hand colored fold-out map of the State of Connecticut noting all of its towns at the time see note above regarding condition. Considered to be "mildly scarce" by Howes. Howes B-120 Originally published in 1836. Durrie & Peck and J. W. Barber hardcover
1900510626New York: National Institute of Arts and Letters 1900. Unbound. Very Good. Broadside. Measuring approximately 14" x 19¾". Backed onto acid-free Japanese tissue. A bit of light creasing a couple of short tears and tiny chips very good. A scarce broadside printing president Charles Dudley Warner's address before the first public meeting of the National Institute of Arts and Letters; he speaks at some length about copyright law as well as the relationship between publishers and authors "and I mean the the author and not the mere craftsman who manufactures books for a recognized market". The National Institute of Arts and Letters was formed by members of the American Social Science Association in 1898 and merged with the American Academy of Arts in 1976 to form what is now known as the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Warner was an essayist novelist and friend of Mark Twain with whom he co-authored the The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today. Not in OCLC or BAL. National Institute of Arts and Letters unknown
1883TWAINMAR027910George Routledge London. 1883. First U.K. one-volume edition with a Preface which had first appeared in the 1874 three-volume edition. Octavo. pp xxvii 481 2 adverts. 212 illustrations. Original red pictorial cloth stamped in black lettered in gilt. A satire on the greed and political corruption in post-Civil War America in the era now referred to as "the Gilded Age". Twain's collaborator was a neighbour and friend; they were challenged over dinner by their wives to write a novel together one that was an improvement on the standard fare. Early ownership signature on verso of front free endpaper. Spine a little faded and just slightly rubbed at head. Edges slightly spotted. Very good indeed. Scarce. George Routledge, London. hardcover
1826e8261Bath: Printed by Richard Cruttwell. G : in Good condition. Rebacked with cloth and new eps. Minor staining to top edge of prelims. Some light scattered browning mainly to plates. Contents firm. 1826. Limited to 250 copies. Original brown board cover. 330mm x 260mm 13" x 10". 280pp; ciii plates. 20 engraved plates including one hand coloured. Contains a subscribers list. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. . Printed by Richard Cruttwell hardcover
18842512300002Printed by W. Clowes and Sons London 1884-1894 1884. First Edition. Paperback. Good. Rare and exceptionally good quality facsimiles of manuscripts intended for comparative study Large folio 53 cm. Pages are loose and unbound as issued. Housed in a modern box. 205 autotype photographic facsimile plates each accompanied by a letterpress transcription and commentary. Some marginal tears and shelf wear one runic plate has a crease. Small tear to title page but generally good. Clean unmarked pages. Second series arranged in 2 vols. according to the classified table issued with the last part: v. 1. Introduction. Egyptian. Semitic. Greek. Latin and modern languages.--v. 2. Latin and modern languages. List of manuscripts etc. used for the two series of facsimilles topographicly arranged. <br> This is an oversized or heavy book which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. [Printed by W. Clowes and Sons], London, 1884-1894 paperback
188315374<p><strong>1883 Mark Twain UK ed The Gilded Age Novel American US Politics Government </strong></p><p><em>"A woman's intuition is better than a man's. Nobody knows anything really you know and a woman can guess a good deal nearer than a man." </em></p><p><em>― </em>Mark Twain<em> The Gilded Age</em></p><p>Appearing in more than 100 editions this lesser-known Twain novel is his only work in which he collaborated with another author. "<em>The Gilded Age</em>" has become synonymous with materialism and the corruption greed and selfishness amongst mankind particularly in Washington D.C.</p><p>This 1883 <u>British edition</u> features 212 illustrations.</p><p>Item number: #15374</p><p>Price: $499</p><p>TWAIN Mark; WARNER Charles Dudley</p><p><strong><em>The Gilded Age</em></strong></p><p>London: George Routledge and Sons. 1883. UK edition.</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p>o xxvii 1 479 5</p><p>· References: BAL 3357</p><p>· Language: English</p><p>· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure</p><p>o Decorative red cloth</p><p>· Size: ~7.5in X 5.5in 19.5cm x 13.5cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>15374</p><p>Photos available upon request.</p> George Routledge and Sons hardcover
183677221New Haven J. W. Barber: Hartford A. Willard 1836. First Edition. Hardback. Scattered minor marginal foxing. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with gilt cross-bands and titling. An exceptional example - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. ; 560 pages; Description: 560 p. Illus. Fold. Map. 23 cm. Subjects: Connecticut--History. Connecticut--Description and travel. Connecticut--History Local. Notes: Map colored by hand. New Haven, J. W. Barber: Hartford, A. Willard hardcover
1826284228Bath : Printed by Richard Cruttwell 1826. 1st edition. Hardcover. Provenance; bookplate of St. John's Jesuit Seminary. Good copy only in the original full tree calf. Spine bands and panel edges worn and rubbed s with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight clean and strong. Scans etc. on request. Physical description; 280 ciii pages 20 leaves of plates : illustrations map plan ; 35 cm. Text in English; some source material printed in Latin.Includes bibliographical references. Text in English; some source material printed in Latin. Subjects; Glastonbury Abbey History. Glastonbury Abbey Studies. Glastonbury England History. England Glastonbury. Somerset. Glastonbury Eng History. Monasteries. Monks. Geography Great Britain Miscellaneous. Other names; Cruttwell Richard 1776-1846 printer. Warner Richard 1763-1857 publisher. Hughes William 1793-1825 wood-engraver. Hollis George 1793-1842 engraver. Hobson Henry Engraver. Basire James 1796-1869 engraver. Related item referenced by: Nash Paul W. Savage Nicholas et al. Early printed books 1478-1840: catalogue of the British Architectural Library Early Imprints Collection London: Bowker-Saur/Saur 1994-2003 3589. Bath : Printed by Richard Cruttwell hardcover
18562212220025Congressional Globe 1856. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Prelude to the Civil War: Slavery its the Expansion to New Territories Rebound in fine modern cloth. Fine binding and cover. Scattered foxing. Contents: 1. Slavery in the territories : speech of Hon. Hiram Warner of Georgia 1856; 2. Speech of Hon. W.H. Kelsey of New York on the slavery question; delivered in the House of Representatives July 29 1856; 3. Power of Congress over slavery in the territories : speech delivered in the House of Representatives December 18 1856; 4. Remarks of Senator Mason of Virginia and Senator Trumbull of Illinois on the extension of slavery into free territory; in the senate of the United States December 2 1856; 5. Speech of Hon. Benjamin Stanton of Ohio in the House of Representatives April 23 1856 on the power of Congress to exclude slavery from the territories; 6. Powers of the government of the United States : federal state and territorial : speech of Hon. James A. Stewart of Maryland on African slavery : its status -- natural moral social legal and constitutional : and the origin progress present condition and future destiny of the United States considered in connection with African slavery as a part of its social system : with the bearings of that institution upon the interests of all sections of the Union and upon the African race. <br> A collection of individually published speeches by Congressmen on the expansion of slavery. Congressional Globe hardcover
1883111295Toronto: Warner Beers & Co 1883. Hardcover. Very good. iv 4 689 p. 25 cm. 10 b&w portraits. Rebound in half burgundy leather with original black cloth. Light soiling to cloth. New endpapers. Repaired title page. A little light spotting and thumbing. <br/><br/>Title continues: "Containing A History of the County; Its Townships Cities Towns Schools Churches etc.; General and Local Statistics; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; History of the Six Nation Indians and Captain Joseph Brant Thayendanegea; History of the Dominion of Canada Miscellaneous Matters; Etc. Etc. Etc." As its title indicates a comprehensive history of Brant County until time of publication. Covers native history the City of Brantford township histories biographies. Warner, Beers & Co hardcover
1898140313New York: The International Society 1898. Hardcover. Near Fine. Charles Dudley Warner edition limited and registered. Complete in 45 volumes. Quartos. Green cloth boards with paper spine label untrimmed pages and top edge gilt. The set has toned spine labels and light touches of scattered wear; two volumes have abraded corners and two others frayed at the crown still a very nice near fine set. The International Society hardcover
1801658P15Bath: R. Cruttwell 1801. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 12.5" by 10". Not Stated. A scarce first edition of this interesting and in-depth discussion into the history of the city of Bath in England illustrated throughout including with one folding map. The first edition of this work. A scarce work. Illustrated with a frontispiece one folding map and twelve plates. Collated from Copac from a copy held at Oxford University bound without one plate. Bound without pages 101-123 of the appendix. With a half-title. This work is a quarto. Collated incomplete bound without one black and pages 101-123 of the appendix. An interesting and in-depth history of the city of Bath in England. The city was a popular social hub at the time of this publication. The hot springs and waters of the Roman Baths in the city centre were a source of popularity with people visiting the city to taste the waters which had supposed healing properties. Bath is also rich with ancient Roman and Saxon history the city being names Aquae Sulis in the Roman era. both of which are discussed in detail in this work. However the author also discussed the civil history and the military history of the city and offers a concise history of the Bath Abbey alongside chapters on the public baths the mineralogy and botany of the city and the various amusements that could be found in Bath at the turn of the nineteenth century. The work was dedicated to George IV when he was the Prince of Wales. Written by Richard Warner an antiquary who specialised in topography. He was also a clergyman and came to bath as a minister at All Saints in 1794. His move to Bath inspired his interest in the Roman history and antiquity of the city. It seems that Warner had a slightly contentious view of the society of Bath believing that the city was disintegrating into corruption and relaxation. A scarce first edition of Richard Warner's illustrated history of Bath. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally generally smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Paper to the boards is lifting to the tail. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Very Good R. Cruttwell hardcover
1897002148The International Society 1897. Century Edition Limited. Hardcover. Very Good -/No Jacket. 45 Volumes Complete Set. Brown lettering on paper labels on the spines. Gilt on the top edge and rough cut pages on the front and lower fore edges. Corners are bumped and scuffed top and tails of the spines are worn on some volumes more than others. Some volumes show small water damage no mold or smell. A very good copy of this comprehensive literature set filled with lovely tissue guarded illustrations. This is Number 434 of One Thousand copies printed. The International Society hardcover
1836433505New Haven and Hartford: John W. Barber and A. Willard 1836. Hardcover. Good. First edition. Thick octavo. viii 9-560pp. Illustrated by 180 engravings six plates lacking the map. Full brown leather with gilt-stamped black leather spine label gilt-tooled on board edges. Owner's name inked on blank preliminary pages foxed with hints of dampstaining in margins hinges cracked leather is dry and worn and chipped a good only copy lacking the rear fly and the fold-out map. Barber a notable engraver unwittingly became the state's historian while traveling through Connecticut. He spoke to the local townspeople collected documents made sketches of important locations and buildings. This book has been called "the first popular local history published in the U.S. John W. Barber and A. Willard hardcover
187638184Los Angeles: Louis Lewin & Co. Good. 1876. First Edition. Softcover. Paper covers. Pages worn at front and back of pamplet along edges. Toning and some foxing. Back cover detached. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Louis Lewin & Co. paperback
1886059753New York: American Publishing 1873 1886. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good . Xvi 17-574 Ii. Original Format Later Issue 1886 First Published 1873. Light Wear All Gilt Complete And Brilliant Clean And With Tight Unbroken Hinges. Small Frays At Corners. No Marks. Twain's Perceptive Analysis Of American Character- An Absence Of Social Grounding Entirely Replaced By An Implacable Pursuit Of Wealth And More Wealth By Extension Making A Mockery Of Family Social Planning And Economic Theories. The Importance And Veracity Of His Vision Gave A Popular Name To The Succeeding Decades "The Gilded Age" But Is Now More True Than Ever With Government Itself Becoming Literally Gilded. <br/> <br/> American Publishing (1873) hardcover
187421493Hartford: American Publishing Company 1874. First Edition second issue. Illustrated by Hoppin Stephens Williams White and others. 1 vols. 8vo. Original publisher's sheep black leather spine labels lettered in gilt front cover rehinged else fine. First Edition second issue. Illustrated by Hoppin Stephens Williams White and others. 1 vols. 8vo. With a page of octavo manuscript in Warner's hand about 130 words concerning the character Philip Sterling with reflections on the fairer sex "It is probably on account of the lack of enterprise in women that they are not as fond of stock speculations and mine ventures as men. It is only when woman becomes demoralized that she takes to any sort of gambling.". BAL 3357 American Publishing Company unknown
1889595729Louisville Ky: John P. Morton & Company 1889. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Octavo. 433pp. illustrated with a frontispiece plate. In the original publisher’s brown cloth with a decorative design stamped in black silver and gold on the front cover and spine decorative endpapers. Small light institutional ink stamp on the title page corner tips gently bumped near fine. An informative early guide to homesteading written for settlers in Florida. Helen Warner was a member of the founding family of Palma Sola located on the Manatee River at the mouth of Tampa Bay which became a busy cattle lumber and trade port at the end of the 19th Century. An attractive bright copy of the first edition very scarce in the trade. John P. Morton & Company hardcover
183628038New Haven and Hartford: Published and Sold by John W. Barber and A. Willard 1836. Very Good. New Haven and Hartford: Published and Sold by John W. Barber and A. Willard 1836. First Edition. Octavo; full contemporary gilt-tooled calf gilt spine lacking label all edges marbled marbled endpapers; 560pp.; hand-colored folding map; six plates; numerous in-text illustrations.<br /> <br /> Boards worn and scuffed with chipping to extremities split at top of spine heavier rubbing and surface fractures to spine and front board bowed towards fore-edge binding otherwise sound. Map toned with a few splits along folds else intact and sound. Ownership inscriptions of Joseph H. Clayton to endpapers along with his inscription presenting the volume to the Library of Harmony Lodge. Clayton is also listed in the subscriber list at rear with residence listed as New Haven. Very Good copy of a scarce local history uncommon with the hand-colored map. . Published and Sold by John W. Barber and A. Willard unknown