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156141397Ohne Ort (Straßburg), ohne Drucker (Josias Rihel), 1561. Fol. Mit großer Holzschn.-Druckermarke a. Titel u. einigen Holzschn.-Initialen. 10 Bll., 564 S., 18 Bll. (das letzte weiß), Blindgepr. Schweinsldr.-Bd. d. Zt. über Holzdeckeln a. 4 Bünden m. handschriftl. Rückentitel u. 2 Schließen.
1929022419New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in a Fine slipcase. Scarce in this condition. Blue cloth-backed boards in original slipcase as issued. Copy #614 of 1000 SIGNED by the author. <br/><br/> Cosmopolitan Book Corporation hardcover
1889100598New York: William T. Comstock 1889. First edition. Oblong 4to. 59 plates after drawings by Stevens numerous illustrations in text. 40 pp. Publisher's blue-green cloth front cover and spine stamped in gilt; spine ends repaired hinges reinforced and now sturdy some repairs to endsheets covers scuffed and extremities worn moderate soiling and scuffing final paragraph of Preface effaced Scarce first edition of this important treatise on the Shingle Style of architecture. Stevens 1855-1940 who supplied the plans and drawings illustrated here was a major innovator of the Shingle Style. He was prolific completing some 1000 commissions mostly along the Maine coast including approximately 300 homes on the Portland peninsula. In 1888 he formed a partnership with Albert Winslow Cobb who had previously worked at the Boston office of William Ralph Emerson another major innovator of the Shingle Style. Cobb who provides the text argues for the Shingle Style as a necessary reform to produce a more democratic straightforward and uniquely American style of domestic architecture. "Examples of American Domestic Architecture was nothing short of an impassioned clarion call for a new form of architecture that was aesthetically beautiful and purposely engineered to reduce the widespread social inequalities of the period. While the strident and occasionally ponderous idealism on evidence in Examples is widely considered to be Cobbs doing the books lyrical prose and innovative Shingle Style illustrations won international recognition and acclaim for the two architects" Stephen Abbott "John Calvin Stevens: The Early Years" in Maine Home DesignREFERENCE: Hitchcock 1240; Vincent Scully The Shingle Style pp. 113-120; Sprague The Mirror of Maine 32 William T. Comstock hardcover
199650212New York: Basicbooks. New. 1996. Hardcover. 0465072771 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened - 184 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- . Basicbooks hardcover
19584416New York: G. P. Putnams Sons. As New. 1958. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - 190 pp -- -- IMPORTANT: Interior text is clean tight and Unmarked Pages are intact and tight to the spine. -- Red illustrated DJ bears a dragon design Book Club edition -- Grey cloth cover illustrated in red with a tureen of soup. -- 150 easy recipes Food And Culture In America What And How To Buy Seasoning And Tea Charts. -- with a bonus offer--; . G. P. Putnams Sons hardcover
1561V75517Geneva: Antonius Rebulius 1561. Hardcover. Good. Woodcut emblem with surrounding text from Matthew 7 verse 13 . 198 x 120mm contempory leather blindstamped central ornament and panels blind ruled on 4 raised spine bands Hinges rubbed but sound wihtout any spliting/lower cover with some scratching else sound and tight 30 980 80pp Index with colophon on verso of last leaf. Two names crossed out to blank areas of title 1709 German ownership. Two corners torn off one just affecting a few letters of the side-notes on one side of the paper and some areas of worm holes in the margins touching two letters of a side-note otherwise clear of any printed area. There is pale damp marking and some neat old marginal comments but nothing affecting the clear legibility of the text. The endpapers however are not original although an original blank leaf preceeds the titlepage. This is the first Reboul octavo edition and the last edition published in Calvin's lifetime. He had continually revised and augmented the work starting with a 21 chapter book and finally ending with a nearly four fold increase in length. With the 1559 edition an extensive alphabetical index was added with header topics under which were summaries of the chapter contents. This was Calvins most important work and was translated into many languages. Referenced by: Adams C-362. Antonius Rebulius hardcover
156441843Genève, Thomas Courteau, 1564. In-8 (159 x 179 mm) à deux colonnes de (32)-904-(55) pp. 3 pp.bl. 152 pp. (signatures *-**8 a-z8 A-Z8 aa-oo8 a-i8 k4), erreurs de pagination sans manque, veau brun, dos orné à quatre nerfs, double filet doré d'encadrement sur les plats (reliure du début XVIIe siècle).
160082166Francofurti Francfort Frankfurt am Main: Apud haeredes Andreae Wecheli Andreas Wechel 1600. Fine. Apud haeredes Andreae Wecheli Andreas Wechel Francofurti Francfort Frankfurt am Main 1600 21.50 x 34 cm relié Rare first edition. Text in two columns. Very fine printer's device on the title page and at the colophon. Contemporary full vellum binding smooth spine with pen-and-ink title some stains on boards. Some worming without touching the text as well as scattered dampstains. Originally from Hesse Calvin was professor of jurisprudence at the University of Heidelberg as well as a compiler and author of manuals on politics Roman law and Mosaic law. Apud haeredes Andreae Wecheli [Andreas Wechel] hardcover
18560002121NICHOLSON PENNSYLVANIA SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY. Good. 1856. On offer is a super original well filled manuscript notebook handwritten as noted by the paper label: "Journal CALVIN C. HALSEY July 1856." His journal of July 31 1856-March 1859. This is a very interesting personal journal of this fascinating man's observations and doings in ante bellum Pennsylvania at a critical and formative time in the man's life. Handwritten by Dr. Halsey who served in many significant positions in Susquehanna County before and after becoming a physician including a principal at the Susquehanna Academy a clerk in the bank before he received his degree in medicine in 1858. In 1853 located to Nicholson PA until 1859. He was later the Susquehanna examining surgeon for the county; jail physician and coroner for Susquehanna County. He was a known abolitionist Free Soiler and a Republican. On the invasion of PA by Lee he went to Harrisburg in 1862 and raised Company D 35th Regiment of PA Militia. Halsey was Captain. US service July 2 1863 and mustered out Aug 7 of 1863. The ante bellum journal intimately details everyday events beginning with a trip on passenger train to Williamstown and description of some fellow travelers some "drinking Germans" to the common mundanities of life" talked to Little Harding about purchase of lot for an office 16x24 they ask the moderate price of $80.00!" Ends July 1859 he is deciding to board/live at certain place and saying he wrote annual communication to his Mother since it was his 36th birthday. The marbleized paper over board covers are about 6 by 7 ½" in size. Canvas tape at spine and on endpapers front back-probably an old repair long ago repair as the corners are leather which is now almost gone. All edges expose board-the hinge and covers feel secure the tape evidently serves its purpose well. Overall G.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CALVIN C.HALSEY PHYSICIAN CAPTAIN MILITIA CORONER SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NICHOLSON ANTE BELLUM PRE CIVIL WAR AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover
1929125809New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation 1929. Signed limited first edition of the 30th President of the United States' autobiography one of a 1000 signed copies. Octavo original quarter cloth gilt topstain. Near fine in the rare original slipcase. Uncommon in this condition. Calvin Coolidge was one of the first United States Presidents to write and publish an autobiography. Coolidge's autobiography covers all the notable moments in his life such as his childhood and youth Governorship Presidency and retirement. Cosmopolitan Book Corporation hardcover books
18508913New York 1850. Hardcover. Very Good. 21 ¾ x 26 inches. Lithograph with original hand color; some fold reinforcements with some mended losses at intersections very good condition. A delicately beautiful map of mid-19th century United States with extensive transportation-related content. Four of the work's five inset maps focus on rail lines and canals in specific parts of the country. The large inset of the western United States at bottom right completes the picture of the country that is not shown in the main map. Thus all of Texas is shown on the map and the California Territory is depicted as stretching as far east as the Texas border. The map generally is very well detailed and shows stage roads in addition to railroads and canals. It has a beautifully rendered floral border in which are fine scenic vistas including of Niagara Falls and a harbor scene with ship that is powered by both steam and sail. Published in A New Guide for Travelers.80 pp excellent in original binding included but separate. Modelski Railroad Maps no. 8. hardcover books
18508913New York 1850. Hardcover. Very Good. 21 ¾ x 26 inches. Lithograph with original hand color; some fold reinforcements with some mended losses at intersections very good condition. A delicately beautiful map of mid-19th century United States with extensive transportation-related content. Four of the work's five inset maps focus on rail lines and canals in specific parts of the country. The large inset of the western United States at bottom right completes the picture of the country that is not shown in the main map. Thus all of Texas is shown on the map and the California Territory is depicted as stretching as far east as the Texas border. The map generally is very well detailed and shows stage roads in addition to railroads and canals. It has a beautifully rendered floral border in which are fine scenic vistas including of Niagara Falls and a harbor scene with ship that is powered by both steam and sail. Published in A New Guide for Travelers.80 pp excellent in original binding included but separate. Modelski Railroad Maps no. 8. hardcover
19323551526/11/1932. <p>Shortly after the 1932 election Walter Carter of Cleveland sent a request to former President Coolidge for a signed photograph. Though he had no photograph to send Coolidge responded with a handwritten letter.</p><p><strong>Autograph letter signed</strong> on his letterhead Northampton Mass. November 26 1932 to Walter Carter in Cleveland. <em>“Please accept my thanks for your note with the interesting drawing. I am not able to provide photographs for general distribution and not being skilled in making pictures I can only respond with an autograph letter.â€</em></p><p>ALSs of Coolidge are uncommon this being the only one we have had in some years.</p><p><img class=""alignnone wp-image-25018 size-post-window"" src=""https://cdn.raabcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/20231204144051/Folder-site-11-1600x1327.jpg"" alt="""" width=""1600"" height=""1327"" /></p> unknown
192935474Cosmopolitan Book Corp. 1929. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Good a small tipped in bookplate of a George A. Zabriskie. Top page edges gilt. A solid binding unmarked text. No dust jacket issued. Fair slipcase the bottom panel has been replaced some corner wear. Copy 25 of a limited edition of 1000. Signed by the author President Calvin Coolidge. ; Photographs.; 246 pages . Cosmopolitan Book Corp. hardcover
192416900New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1924. First Edition First Printing. Cloth. Fine/very good. The first edition of The Price of Freedom: Speeches and Addresses by President Calvin Coolidge. This copy is inscribed by President Coolidge to Marie Peary Stafford the daughter of Arctic explorer Robert E. Peary. Octavo 12 420pp 2. Blue cloth title stamped in gilt. The first printing with "Published March 1924" stated on copyright page. Frontispiece portrait with tissue cover. A few unopened leaves solid text block. Faint dust remnant along top edge of text block. In the publisher's scarce dust jacket $2.50 on front flap crude tape repairs removed from spine archival tissue repairs to verso delicate hinges a very good example. Martin / Goehlert 8035 One of three known examples of the dust jacket to appear on the public market. Bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. Signed on the front free endpaper: "To Marie Peary Stafford / With best wishes / Calvin Coolidge." Marie Peary Stafford 1893-1978 was the daughter of Arctic explorer Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary and Josephine Peary born in Greenland during one of her father's expeditions. The native population of Greenland gave her the name of "Ahnighito" or "Snow Baby" being the first white child born in their community. She grew up immersed in the world of exploration and later married Washington attorney Lt. Edward Stafford. Marie contributed to polar history by preserving her father's legacy and advocating for Arctic research. She was the author of several books on her father's life of Arctic exploration and an autobiography titled "The Snowbaby's Own Story.". Charles Scribner's Sons unknown
1929190281New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation 1929. First edition first printing inscribed by the 30th President on the initial blank "Master Harold Price with best wishes Calvin Coolidge". Coolidge's memoirs chart his rise from a lawyer to Massachusetts governor Vice-President and finally US President where from 1923 to 1929 he presided over the Roaring Twenties with an approach both laissez-faire yet puritan. Octavo 217 x 145 mm. Contemporary blue half morocco spine lettered in gilt blue moiré cloth sides grey endpapers top edge gilt. Spine very lightly sunned a few spots to front cover contents a little toned; a very handsome copy. hardcover
192834149Washington: The White House: February 10 1928. 8vo approx. 30 lines and 135 words on integral leaves on White House stationery and signed in full; minor soiling to the first leaf previous fold; very good. "It's not quite time for volunteers . I hope you can find plenty of work to keep you engaged in something you find interesting. Some one told me you were walking. Dr. John H. Finlay of the Times wants you to join his walking club. He wants to take me in but I could not agree to qualify. I am sure he would like me to propose you for membership . Mr. Dwight Morrow has done the impossible in Mexico." <br/><br/> February 10 unknown books
160082166Apud haeredes Andreae Wecheli [Andreas Wechel] | Francofurti [Francfort] 1600 | 21.50 x 34 cm | relié
187052647Shanghai: NP 1870. First edition. Hardcover. g- to vg-. 1/500. Octavo. ix 64pp. Rebound in 3/4 green buckram over marbled paper boards. Missing the original blue printed wrappers as issued. This extremely rare work is an English translation of a collection of scandalous anti-missionary and anticlerical polemics and statements originally issued in Chinese and circulated throughout the previous centuries with the aim of rallying support against the growing Christian influence in the country. Although predominantly aimed at Catholics the texts here are anti-Christian in general. The work contains a number of odd and interesting Chinese perspectives on Christianity as well as opinions of the Pope and includes bizarre and detailed references to supposed sexual practices of the clergy and lay people p.10-11.<br /> <br /> The translator/publisher of the work is not named but has since been attributed to the influential American Presbyterian missionary and minister Calvin Wilson Mateer 1836-1908. As stated in the preface the idea of this publication in English was to expose westerners to the degree to which Christianity in China was treated with suspicion and hostility. The preface text is dated to August 18th 1870 in Tungchow now Penglai District Yantai Shandong Province China and is one of a number of telling aspects linking the work to Mateer who famously founded Tengchow College the predecessor to Shandong University and presided over the translation of the bible into Chinese Chinese Union Version.<br /> <br /> Texts translated in this publication are: "Extracts from the Amplified Instructions on the "Sacred Edict" originally issued by the Yongzheng Emperor in 1724 "Authorities Consulted" a list of outlawed Christian work to be banned with the inclusion of the original Chinese text "A Collection of Facts Respecting the False Religion of Tien-chu" "Miscellaneous Quotations" "Evidence from Public Records" "A Death Blow to False Doctrines" and "Petition from Human for the Expulsion of non-Human Species".<br /> <br /> Upon its publication this work caused such a scandal in China and within the international Christian community that according to late 19th century sources most of the original Chinese texts mentioned in this work as well as a majority of remaining copies of this work itself already limited in its publication were destroyed by mutual agreement of the Chinese authorities and the publisher. This fascinating work has largely been forgotten since the end of the 19th century. It is believed that no more than 100 copies of this text have survived from an original edition of only 500 copies.<br /> <br /> Text throughout in English with some occasional Chinese text.<br /> <br /> Ex-library binding with residue from a library sticker on the spine and covers. Spine with some rubbing abrasions and chips. Corners with some light rubbing and bumping. Covers with some light scratches and abrasions. Interior with some light sporadic water stains and age toning to pages. Library ink stamps and blind stamps on a few pages throughout including the interior covers and the title page. Interior back cover with library pocket pasted on. Page one with a repaired tear resulting in no loss of text. Gutters reinforced from the title page through the end of the preface section. Book block relatively tight overall. Wrappers in good- interior in very good- condition overall. Subtitle: "Published by the Gentry and People. Translated from the Chinese".<br /> <br /> Bibliographic source: Fraxi Pisanus Henry Spencer Ashbee 'Bibliography of Prohibited Books. Catena liborrum tacendorum; bio-biblio-icono-graphical and critical notes on curious uncommon and erotic books Vol.3'. 1885. p.434-440. NP hardcover
1605303239London: Felix Kingston for Arthur Iohnson 1605. First English translation. Woodcut printer's device McKerrow 273 on title initials and headpieces. viii 335 1 10 pp. Collation: AⴠB-Y⸠Zⴠ2A² -A2 blank. 8vo. 19th-century sheep and marbled boards spine labels rubbed and illegible with ticket of bookbinder Hugh Dunne of Zanesville Ohio. Covers worn title and upper margin of first few leaves soiled shallow gouge from fore-edge of B1-D8 small burn hole in margin of Z4 piece torn from gutter of 2A1. Contemporary ownership signature of Thomas Burroughs with price paid and later 18th- and 19th-century ownership inscriptions. First English translation. Woodcut printer's device McKerrow 273 on title initials and headpieces. viii 335 1 10 pp. Collation: AⴠB-Y⸠Zⴠ2A² -A2 blank. 8vo. The first English translation by Clement Cotton of Protestant theologian John Calvin's Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews one of Calvin's many commentaries on the Pauline Epistles. ESTC S107380 Felix Kingston, for Arthur Iohnson unknown books
19283302423/06/1928. <p>“I do not choose to run†was a statement made by President Calvin Coolidge to the press on August 2 1927 on his decision not to seek reelection in the 1928 presidential election. Upon Coolidge's announcement the gathered media were stunned. The public too were shocked by the announcement. Many felt Coolidge could easily win a second full term based on ""Coolidge Prosperity"" the booming economy and a surplus of over $300 million. But Coolidge stuck to his position and in 1928 Herbert Hoover was nominated in his place. Coolidge’s refusal to run is famous and his statement announcing this is part of history.</p><p>But surprisingly it seems that Coolidge was giving no thought to what to do when he left the White House. <strong>Typed letter signed</strong> on White House letterhead Washington June 23 1928 to Herbert Pulitzer son of media magnate Joseph Pulitzer saying he has not yet determined what to do after he leaves office. <em>“Thank you very much for your letter of June 19th. I have read it with interest and appreciation. I have not however given any consideration to what I shall do after the end of my administration and just now have nothing in mind. I am pleased to hear from you. Mrs. Coolidge recall very agreeably your visit to the White House and shall always be glad to see you.â€</em></p><p>This is the only Coolidge letter we can recall about his departure from office.</p><p><img class=""alignnone wp-image-25018 size-post-window"" src=""https://cdn.raabcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/20231204144051/Folder-site-11-1600x1327.jpg"" alt="""" width=""1600"" height=""1327"" /></p> unknown
1923007859Washington D.C.: The White House 1923. December 17 1923 The White House - to Lew Wallace Jr. son of Lew Wallace Union general in the American Civil War governor of the New Mexico Territory and author of "Ben Hur"- "Dear Mr. Wallace The growth of thrift and saving in this country promises well for our future. Only through sacrifice and hard work can we attain the cherished things in life. This means we must work and save. The progress of the United States Government Savings System in giving to all our people an opportunity to invest in safe securities is most worthy. By placing Treasury Savings Certyificates on sale in post offices banks and trust companies the Government has made available to everyone a security of unquestioned soundness. Their widespread sale makes for better citizenship as each purchaser holds a stake in his Government. I believe also that the enlargement of a national Thrift movement will eventually stamp out the false and unsound practices of the swindler." A 25 line roughly 225 word letter that in the last paragraph goes on to talk about the growth of this system that "will result in increased happiness for the individual and in increased prosperity in general." A Fine letter under glass in period original frame and acquired directly from descendants of the Wallace family never before offered for sale. A superb association and a letter that speaks directly to Coolidge's sense of personal responsibility and frugality. . One Page. Fine. 8 1/2 " x 11". The White House Paperback books
1924122439New York: Charles Scibner's Sons 1924. First edition of this collection of speeches from the 30th President of the United States. Octavo bound in three quarters leather by McDonald Bindery gilt titles to the spine raised bands gilt ruled to the front and rear panels. Presentation copy inscribed by the author "To Harold N. Grover With Regards Calvin Coolidge." In very good condition. Uncommon signed and inscribed. Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States 1923-29. A Republican lawyer from Vermont Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics eventually becoming governor of that state. His response to the Boston Police Strike of 1919 thrust him into the national spotlight and gave him a reputation as a man of decisive action. Soon after he was elected as the 29th vice president in 1920 and succeeded to the presidency upon the sudden death of Warren G. Harding in 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924 he gained a reputation as a small-government conservative. Charles Scibner's Sons hardcover books
198450979Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press. New. 1984. Hardcover. 0674445465 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened - 250 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- . Harvard University Press hardcover
28145Library of Liberal Arts / Bobbs-Merrill. As New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE CLEAN UNMARKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - ND; copyright 1956 8th printing. Corresponds to / Bobbs-Merrill edition of ISBN: 0023797606. -- with a bonus offer-- . Library of Liberal Arts / Bobbs-Merrill paperback
