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1748804421748. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION 1748 WATTS Isaac. THE WORLD TO COME: OR DISCOURSES ON THE JOYS OR SORROWS OF DEPARTED SOULS AT DEATH and the glory or terror of the resurrection. Whereto is prefix'd an Essay toward the Proof of a Separate State of Souls after Death. London: Printed. Boston: New-England re-printed and sold by Rogers and Fowle in Queen-Street 1748. First American edition. Two octavo volumes bound in one: 2v412-1893; 2v210-1924 pp. Volume two has a separate title-page at the beginning and a publisher's prospectus dated Boston 15 April 1748 and advertisements at the end. Pages 63 and 183 of v. 2 are misnumbered 67 and 185 respectively. In a worn contemporary full leather binding with corners rounded and missing a piece of leather on lower board. The bookblock shows evidence of early repair having been resewn in a couple of places with the front fly-leaves and title-page resewn as well. The edge-chipped fly-leaves have early ink ownerships Bridget Taylor 1788 and John Walton 1777. The text leaves are lightly thumbed at fore-margin with occasional foxing and/or light soiling. One leaf I8 has loss at the inside bottom corner just touching the initial or final letter of type in the lines near the bottom of the page. Several of the leaves have dog-eared corners. Very good overall. Evans 6261. unknown books
17313925London: Printed for Emanuel Matthews; Richard Ford and Richard Hett 1731. 18th Century full vellm-wrapped boards with contemporary holograph title on upper spine. 365pp. with Contents in back. Covers soiled and slightly worn internally very good and tight with usual thumbing and wear. Scarce and early title of one of Watts' important books. Printed for Emanuel Matthews; Richard Ford, and Richard Hett unknown books
1800WRCAM50821Paris 1800. Three volumes. 4viii5-321pp. plus six plates; 344pp. plus four plates; 4294pp. plus one plate and a large folding map. Half title in each volume. Contemporary marbled paper-covered boards gilt leather spine labels. Minor shelf wear some sunning to spines. Contemporary French bookplate on pastedown of first volume. Internally clean. Very good. The scarce first French translation of Weld's TRAVELS THROUGH THE STATES OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE PROVINCES OF UPPER AND LOWER CANADA DURING THE YEARS 1795 1796 AND 1797. The date on the titlepages is given as "8" referring to the eighth year of the new French Republic after the Revolution. Weld an Irishman arrived in Philadelphia in late 1795 at the age of nineteen. His observations during two years of travels through eastern North America and Canada told through a series of letters comprise one of the most popular narratives of the day. Story wrote that "his account of Canada letters 21-25 is a clear and sustained description of an area and a way of life that pleased him more than had the United States." The engraved plates are after sketches by the author. The map shows the east coast of America south through North Carolina and west through the Great Lakes region with an inset map of the Great Lakes area as well. TPL 710. HOWES W235. LANDE 890 ref. CLARK II:132 ref. GAGNON I:3701 ref. JCB II:4062 ref. SABIN 192541 ref. hardcover books
1778WRCAM41363Virginia 1778. One folded sheet. Approximately 550 words. Tanned at folds. Some ink burn through page. An embossment on one side reads "Washington County." A small closed tear affects approximately six characters. A manuscript land deed written by Isaac Cox for the sale of land to John Decker. In the deed Cox refers to "Yohogania County" a Virginia county created in 1776. The county included much of south-western Pennsylvania and overlapped with Pennsylvania's own western claims. The land in question is "on the river Ohio and bounded on the East by lands of Thomas Pollack and on the North by lands of William McMahan said land goes by the name of the Mingo Bottom containing four hundred acres." Mingo was a term for the Native Americans mostly Iroquois who had been displaced and settled in the northern Ohio river basin. Modern-day Mingo Junction lies in the far rnorthern pan-handle of West Virginia north of Steubenville Ohio and would have had close associations with Washington County Pennsylvania than Virginia. This association would explain why in 1806 a Washington County clerk approved the deed. unknown books
1799D14040London: John Stockdale 1799. Second edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Modern half gilt-ruled red morocco and marbled paper gilt-stamped lettering in spine compartments 5 raised bands; complete set of 2 volumes 8vo; pp. xxiii 1 427; xii 376; plus 16 folding engraved plates including large hand-colored map. A little light scuffing along joints; some faint spotting to upper board of Volume 2. About a 2-inch tear to hand-colored map repairable; text blocks a bit browned mostly confined to first and last few leaves of each volume. A nice set. <br/><br/>An account of late-18th century America by Weld a long time member and eventual Vice President of the Royal Society of Dublin. It includes his impressions of important US citizens of the day Washingon Jefferson as well as the many pages on his perception of the Native American Indians. John Stockdale hardcover books
18001005852 vols. 8vo modern half morocco & marbled boards spine ruled in gilt raised bands morocco lettering pieces new endpapers. Illustrated with 16 folding views plans and maps; xix 1 427; viii 376 pp. Minor aging and some darkening to a few pages and some foxing to one plate. Near fine condition. Weld an Irishman came to America in 1795 when he was nineteen. This work narrates his travels through the former colonies along the eastern seaboard and the Canadian provinces. Very popular at the time it was published Weld comments on the population and social habits and customs of the people he saw. According to Howes Weld seemed to prefer Canada to the States. Compared to the similar works of this period Weld seems to be fairly objective on most things. However whether or not his observation that Americans lose their teeth prematurely is accurate would be hard to substantiate. Contains several interesting views of Niagara Falls Mt. Vernon Bethlehem PA and a large map of the northern portion of the United States with inset of the southern States. John Stockdale hardcover books
177166800The Very Scarce First Edition of "TraitÈ de la Circulation et du CrÈdit" PINTO Isaac De. TraitÈ de la Circulation et du CrÈdit. Contenant une Analyse raisonnÈe des Fonds d'Angleterre & de ce qu'on appelle Commerce ou Jeu d'Actions; un Examen critique de plusieurs TraitÈs sur les ImpÙts les Finances l'Agriculture la Population le Commerce &c. PrÈcÈdÈ de l'Extrait d'un Ouvrage initulÈ Bilan sur la Jalousie du Commerce o˘ l'on prouve que l'intÈrÃt des Puissances commerÃantes ne se croise point &c. avec un Tableau de ce qu'on appelle Commerce ou plutÙt Je d'Actions en Hollande. Par l'auteur de l'Essai sur le Luxe & de la Lettre sur le Jeu des Cartes qu'on a ajoutÈs ‡ la fin. Amsterdam: Chez Marc Michel Rey 1771. The very scarce first edition. xvi 368 with additional 8 pp. sheet H inserted before gathering I: entitled Etat des Finances en Angleterre a la fin de la session du Parlement en 1770. Nineteenth-century half calf over marbled boards spine ruled in gilt with green label and gilt lettering: at foot of spine in gilt lettering 'BibliothËque de Michel Chevalier' spine head slightly frayed. Occasional spotting and staining but a very good copy and with the bookplate of Michel Chevalier 1806-1879 follower of Saint-Simon author of the Cours d'…conomie Politique and co-architect of the Anglo-French 'Cobden-Chevalier' commercial treaty of 1860. Housed in a quarter brown morocco clamshell. "Economique. Sur le commerce l'agriculture les finances; passages pp. 70-72 sur la populatin anglaise; pp. 183-196 et 216-335 sur la population en France et en Angleterre. En particulier nÈcessitÈ d'augmenter Ègalement la population dans les villes et danse les campagnes pout Èviter les dÈsÈquilibres sociaux et Èconomiques. Analyse de plusieurs ouvrages dont un livre qualifiÈ de rare: 'Le dÈtail de la France' part Boisguilbert" INED. Pinto admired the Physiocrats but disagreed with them. "Pinto's TraitÈ is written from a national as well as an international perspective. Pinto's experience as a merchant and financier in the Republic along with his knowledge of French and English economic thought laid the foundations for his European economic model. Pinto wanted above all to convince his readers of hte soundness of the British system of public debt. With the adoption of improvements in the redemption policy proposed in his book the system would achieve a high degree of perfection. In France the physiocratic opinions of the elder Mirabeau in particular required Pinto to respond and in England the otherwise admiring Hume was in disagreement. By means of a critical discussion of the work of these and other authors Pinto propagated a financial policy that he thought would benefit both the State and the individual" I.J.A. Nijenhuis Een Joodse Philosophe. Isaac de Pinto 1717-1787 Amsterdam NEHA 1992. Goldsmiths' 10791. Higgs 5282. Kress 6811. Palgrave III pp. 109-110. HBS 66800. $8500 Chez Marc Michel Rey hardcover books
1741112054London: Millar and Tonson 1741. hardcover. very good. 3 volumes bound in 2. Thick folio old calf scuffed; expertly rebacked in modern leather. London: A. Millar and J. and R. Tonson 1741. Fifth Edition. Very good .<br/><br/> An internally bright clean copy of the author's religious works. Barrow was one of the most important Anglican divines and chaplain to Charles II. As a mathematician he was ranked by his contemporaries as second only to Isaac Newton. "The best folio edition" Lowndes I p. 122. STC B927.<br/><br/> Millar and Tonson unknown books
1778001367London: J. W. Parsham 1778. Hand-Painted Vellum; With Full Morocco Box. Near Fine. 2 volumes in one. 12mo 4.75 by 3" 12 by 7 cm. 4 240 20 4 216 26 pp. Above all else this is a beautifully painted vellum binding in the style of the Edwards of Halifax a family of bookbinders in the late 18th century who developed a process of producing painting on vellum or parchment. The painting would actually lie under the surface giving it a greater permanence as well as a subtle glassy aura. On the front of this particular binding is a lady in late Georgian attire playing an organ with a cherub at her side and a lute at her feet. The rear board has a tinted illustration of a castle in a park-like setting. The spine is divided into five compartments four of which have a lyre ornament. Gilt ornamental borders and other detail work add further refinement to the binding. This comes with a brown levant gilt folding case shaped like book octavo in size and with plush interior with resting compartment for book itself by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. The joints of the book are partly cracked. The first title page has some light soilage. There is a small tear partially repaired on pp 1/2 of the second work. The vellum has light soilage and wear. Front joint of box repaired. Some minor scuffs and rubbing along edges. Notwithstanding these issues the book remains a highly attractive work of book art. <br/><br/> J. W. Parsham hardcover books
17701002London: Printed for J. and F. Rivington J. Buckland T. Longman T. Field E. and C. Dilly and W. Davenhill 1770. Hardcover. Very good. 12mo. viii 317 23 pp. final index and tables with 8 plates of engraved music "Tunes to the Tenor Parts" and with the initial licence leaf. Bound in full contemporary dark blue morocco ornate gilt boards and spine all-edges-gilt marbled endpapers some minor refurbishment. ¶ FINE CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH BINDING and with the text unmarked and unblemished. The decoration on the binding is composed of finely cut tools so far unattributed to any particular workshop. ESTC T82393 locating just three copies worldwide: British Library Univ. Arizona and Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Printed for J. and F. Rivington, J. Buckland, T. Longman, T. Field, E. and C. Dilly, and W. Davenhill hardcover books
179933102Northampton: William Butler 1799. 8vo pp. 233; title within woodcut border text in double column; original full sheep rubbed and worn but sound. Early American bookplate of Lemuel Dady partially peeled and his ownership inscription on the front free endpaper. This version of Watts' Psalms of David was first published in 1785 in Hartford. The "Advertisement to the Reader" p. 2-3 was written by Joel Barlow who revised and supplemented the 1785 edition for the American market. See BAL 860. Evans 35196. <br/><br/> William Butler unknown books
177310228512mo original calf over wooden boards 312 pp. Rubbing wear and some discoloration to covers and extremities contents well soiled from use a good deal of staining darkening and aging lacks rear endpapers front endpapers with notes and previous owner's name; still a decent copy. Isaac Watts 1674-1748 was born in Southampton and was a noted minister and writer. He started his career as a minister in 1698 at the age of 24 but his considerable output of published works is probably his most significant contribution. He is probably best know for his extensive publication of hymns and for his Horae Lyrica first published in 1706. The Psalms of David was first published 1719 and has appeared in several editions. The OCLC locates 15 copies of this edition. ODB. OCLC. William M' Alpine, books
176867552An Early American Edition of Watts' "Psalms of David" and "Hymns" WATTS Isaac. The Psalms of David imitated in the language of the New Testament and applied to the Christian state and worship. With the preface or an enquiry into the right way of fitting the Book of Psalms for Christian worship and notes. Boston: Printed by Mein and Fleeming 1768. The twenty-sixth edition. Twelvemo 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches; 146 x 82 mm xxx 1-216 219-336 341-346 xv-xxiii 1 blank 2 pp. Lacking 4 leaves leaf X pgs 217-218 Leaves HH-HH2 pgs 337-340 and leaf HH6 pgs 347-348 publisher's ads. With 4 pages of publisher's ads dated 1718 pages xxvii-xxx. Without the music. Page 179-180 trimmed and frayed slightly affecting text. Page 191 misnumbered 200. together with WATTS Isaac. Hymns and spiritual songs in three books; I. Collected from the Scriptures. II. Composed on divine subjects. III. Prepared for the LordÃs Supper. Boston: Printed by Mein and Fleeming 1769. The twenty-second edition xxiii 1 blank 284 pp. Publisher's ads on page 281 and 284. Signature B pages xiii-xxiii 1 blank bound out of order before title-page. With closed tear to bottom outer corner of page 69-70 slightly affecting text. Both titles bound together in full contemporary sheep. Red morocco spine label lettered in gilt. All edges marbled. Boards with rubbing and scuffing. Leaves toned and stained. Dark stain to bottom margin of second half of the Hymns. Leaves are trimmed close at top edge and fore-edge throughout occasionally affecting text. Previous owner's inscription dated 1847 on front free endpaper and old ink signature on final blank. Overall a good copy. The only WattsÃs Psalms printed in America with the large Preface 24 pp. and Notes.î---MeinÃs Advertisement. Evans 10836 & 11520 HBS 67552. $350 Printed by Mein and Fleeming hardcover books
179734241Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1797. 31 1 blank pp with the half title. Disbound and mildly foxed Very Good. <br/><br/> "The primary object of civil institutions is to prevent those evils.to which men would unavoidably be exposed in a state of nature" by reason of the depravity of "fallen man." Such evils are illustrated in the revolution in France: "Law was no longer a restraint right no longer regarded property was invaded virtue insulted chastity polluted." <br/>FIRST EDITION. Evans 32377. Trumbull 996. Hudson & Goodwin unknown books
179743039Hartford: Printed by Hudson & Goodwin 1797. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. Bottom quarter of last leaf torn away without loss of text else a very good untrimmed copy contemporary owner's signatures on half title. 31 pp. 8vo. Half-title: Dr. Lewis's election sermon May 11 1797. "The primary object of civil institutions is to prevent those evils.to which men would unavoidably be exposed in a state of nature." Issac Lewis 1768-1840 was a Yale graduate and served as chaplain to the state militia during the war. Provenance: Signed on the half title by Peleg Thomas 1736-1834 who served as lieutenant in the Fourth Alarm company of Connecticut militia and fought in the Rhode Island expedition Battle of Quaker Hill under General John Sullivan and by his daughter Sarah M. Thomas. Sabin 40810. Evans 32377. Trumbull: Connecticut 996. ESTCW28924. Printed by Hudson & Goodwin unknown books
1776WRCAM37914Worcester: Printed and sold by W. Stearns and D. Bigelow 1776. 24pp. 12mo. Printed self-wrappers stitched. Lower half and upper outer corner of title-leaf lacking with text supplied in manuscript. Second and third leaves torn from fore-edge to spine repaired; upper outer corner of second leaf lacking with text supplied in manuscript. Eleventh leaf over-trimmed at fore-edge affecting some text. Several additional leaves chipped and torn at margins with repair. Rubbed and worn. A fair copy. Revolutionary-era almanac by Isaac Warren featuring a map of the forts at New York. Also included are lists of roads pieces of verse an account of Peter the Great and the "Celebrated Speech of Galgacus.worthy of the attention of all officers and soldiers in the American Army" p.17. The North AMERICAN IMPRINTS Project notes that while Evans is correct in calling the almanac "essentially the same" as Samuel Stearns' NORTH-AMERICAN'S ALMANACK for the same year with regard to the prose matter and the map of the New york forts the calendar is entirely different from that of Stearns. DRAKE 3269. EVANS 15212. ESTC W25152. NEBENZAHL BATTLE PLANS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 98 variant. Printed and sold by W. Stearns and D. Bigelow unknown books
179915666Providence: John Carter 1799. 12 leaves as issued sewn untrimmed first leaf's blank lower margin cut shorter than others. Very Good. Shipton & Mooney 43606. Drake 12963. Bristol 4929. John Carter unknown books
1791WRCAM51520London: H. Humphreis sic 1791. Handcolored etching 14 x 21 inches. Cropped within plate borders with no loss to image or text. Remnants of older paper pasted to verso. Color bright and fresh. Near fine. In 1789 and 1790 Nootka Sound in the Pacific Northwest looked to be the spur of a major conflict between the kingdoms of Britain and Spain. The inlet was an important outpost for maritime fur trading and had therefore become the focus of the centuries-old struggle for advantage in the New World. Courtesy of explorer and trader John Meares news of Spanish indiscretions reached Britain in 1790 and intensified the growing anti- Spanish rhetoric and call for war. Meares whose credibility was famously contested in two remarkable pamphlets by George Dixon claimed not only that the Spanish had seized British ships but that they had removed his settlement at Nootka and replaced it with their own. After debate in the House of Commons it was decided the British Navy would be mobilized. <br> <br> While Spain initially sought to go to war they could not attain the essential support of France and thus required a diplomatic solution to the problem. This came in the form of the first Nootka Convention which was signed on Oct. 28 1790. The convention guaranteed Britain the right to have outposts on Nootka Sound and to practice whaling in waters beyond the "Ten-League Line" off the coast. The Convention eventually resulted in the seminal voyage of George Vancouver to survey the Pacific Northwest. <br> <br> This print is a satire on the British Tory government's handling of the crisis. Its central critical point attacks part of the convention concerning fishing rights which Pitt's opposition latched onto as evidence of underhanded dealings. They noted that the original importance of Nootka Sound was not for whaling but rather for fur trading and that the whaling industry had surely redirected political attention toward their interests. Thus the print shows Pitt and Henry Dundas in the Pacific off the west coast of North America hopelessly fishing with millions from the treasury. As Pitt expresses worry over the spending Dundas soothes him with the knowledge that "the Gudgeons we caught in England will pay for it all." In saying so Dundas declares the Britons who supported the war to have been bait for his and Pitt's political maneuvering. The coastline is shown from southern Alaska to Mexico likewise making this an early map of California Alaska and the west coast. <br> <br> In all it is a lively expression of disbelief and anger at the amount expended on preparing for war set against the eventual prize - namely the indeterminate profitability of whaling. H. Humphreis [sic] unknown books
1793298969London: S. W. Fores 1793. Etching with hand coloring. Sheet measures 10 1/8 x 14 1/8"<br/><br/> This caricature depicts the Duke of Orleans Philippe Egalite dressed as a sansculotte holding an axe above Louis XVI who is kneeling with his head on a chopping clock. Marie Antoinette and the Dauphin kneel behind the King crying and pleading with the Duke to show "a touch of pity". An unattractive old woman holds a basket ready to catch the king's severed head. Published on January 26 1793 by SW Fores "who has again opened his Caractur Room to which he has added many hundred old & new subjects. admittance 1 shilling." The caricature published mere days after the King's execution references Egalite's vote on Jan 16. In very good condition for this scarce caricature. British Museum 8680808.6274<br/><br/> S. W. Fores unknown books
1792226757Presumed first edition. Small octavo. 12 leaves 24 pages. Stitched as issued. Two leaves with lower margin torn off. Last three pages are a listing of roads from Boston to the south and east with list of inns. Very good. Printed and sold by Nathaniel Coverly paperback books
1770397London: Pr. for R. Butters ca. 1770. 12mo. 54 pp. <br><br>Removed from a nonce volume sewing loosening. Without the frontispiece. Foxing to first four pages and occasional spots elsewhere. Mercantile Library stamp on p. 54. Top outer corners of first two leaves chipped. A few small dog-ears. Pr. for R. Butters unknown books
1765005378London: Printed for J. Newbery; R. Baldwin; T. Caslon; W. Griffin; W. Nicoll; T. Lownds; and T. Becket 1765. Book. Very good- condition. Paperback. Reprint. Octavo 8vo. ii iv ii ii 75 pages of text followed by i publisher's advertisement. Disbound from larger volume with stitching intact and functional. Final leaf is soiled with minor tearing. Previous owner's name Eliza Finch on title page. Measures 75/16" in height. Printed for J. Newbery; R. Baldwin; T. Caslon; W. Griffin; W. Nicoll; T. Lownds; and T. Becket Paperback books
1724165615London: J Brotherton at the Bible next the Fleece-Tavern and T Cox at the Corner of Swithin's Alley both in Cornhill 1724. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good overall bookplate of Charles Deane overtop of older bookplate possibly his father Joseph Deane who has written his name across the title page and dated it 1728. Full contemporary leather with geometric embossing no title on spine 5 raised bands. xvi 374 2 pp ads at rear Engraved frontice. Worldcat reference calls for a folding frontis but this book exhibits a non-folding well-fitting engraved portrait appropriately dated and ascribed to this volume. Very nice copy overall in an original binding. J Brotherton at the Bible next the Fleece-Tavern and T Cox at the Corner of Swithin's Alley, both in Cornhill hardcover books
1760JC14443London: Sixth Edition corrected 1760. Hardcover. Good. 8vo. Contemporary calf worn. 222 pp. Repairs to dedication leaf and title. Four of six folding plates bound in at tear; two of these lacking portions of the plate. Textually complete; main text block is in nice shape. Sold as is. <br/><br/> Sixth Edition, corrected hardcover books
1760000087London: Printed for T. Longman J. Buckland and W. Fenner . 1760. Full Calf. Very Good. 8vo19.7 x 12.5 cm. 6th Edition Corrected. Contemporary calf. Collation: xiii 1 13 222 pp. 6 folding engraved plates and several tables. Spine has raised bands and gilt title on red leather label. Hinges tender. Covers with gilt line tooling along the margins. Foxing browning and some specking on plates esp. last one. Ink inscriptions and signatures of previous owners on front free end paper with some of the writing has been crossed off. Oklahoma Hist. Sci. Cat. P. 560 1st & 2nd ed. <br/><br/> Printed for T. Longman, J. Buckland, and W. Fenner ... unknown books
