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18129028643Boston: West & Richardson 1812. gf. Hardcover. Good. Bound in publisher's original brown calf with label stamped in gilt on paneled spine. Signifiant foxing throughout. Interior of front hinge separated but exterior hinges are holding well. Pages are intact and text block is tight. <br/><br/> West & Richardson hardcover
1855204559Cincinnati: Epenetus Hampson 1855. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good. 300p. A brown cloth hardcover book in good condition. Edges worn; cloth peeling away at corners and head and foot of spine. Pencil notes on front endpaper; foxing throughout. A sturdy readable vintage copy. An anti-Catholic novel in which a young woman is rescued from the horrors of a convent. Epenetus Hampson hardcover
182246London: Sherwood Neely and Jones 1822. Second Edition. Near fine. Isaac Robert Cruikshank & George Cruikshank. Tall 8vo 9 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches 234 x 148 mm; half-title hand-colored frontispiece title with vignette of St. Paul's xvi 376 pp 8 pp. advertisements. 3 foldout pages of music with Corinthian Tom's Song. 36 aquatint plates with hand-coloring each with protective blank sheet with offset from facing illustration; copious small in-text woodcuts. Later full red pebbled morocco with original spine panel single gilt fillet framing on boards gilt turn-ins marbled endpapers double raised bands with gilt and decorative motifs in compartments all edges gilt; spine very lightly rubbed. <br /> Second edition as stated at the foot of page 9.<br /> Tooley 198; Prideaux 335. A beautifully illustrated and hand-colored volume. Pierce Egan 1772-1849 was a British journalist sportswriter and writer on popular culture best-knows work is Life in London first published in 1821. The book was adapted into the stage play Tom and Jerry or Life in London later that year and it became the first play to have a continuous run of 100 performances in London while at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End. Egan turned to the Cruikshank brothers Robert and George for the illustrations. They produced 21 woodcuts and 36 lively and colorful plates to represent the range of characters and situations described in the book. The success of Life in London was so great that the artists could not color the engravings quickly enough for the demand. The book was adapted for the stage later that year and the play Tom and Jerry or Life in London became the first play to have a continuous run of 100 performances in London while at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End. The book was reprinted in 1822 1823 1830 1841 1870 and 1904. Numerous imitations soon appeared namely Carey's Life in Paris Real Life in London Real Life in Ireland et al. Sherwood, Neely, and Jones unknown
181843002Washington: Printed by E. De Krafft. 1818. First Edition. Removed Document. Very Good. House 15th Congress 1st session No. 66; 8vo; 34 pages; Removed document disbound from larger volume. Scattered foxxing and faint tidemark at right side. OCLC 191266876 ; Shaw & Shoemaker 46325 ; Sabin 61047. Transmittal letter signed in print B. W. Crowninshield; Additional material signed in print John Heath I. Chauncey O.H. Perry. Oliver Hazard Perry 1785 – 1819 was an American naval commander born in Rhode Island. Oliver was the best-known and most prominent member of the Perry family naval dynasty and he was older brother of Commodore Matthew C. Perry. Perry served in the West Indies during the Quasi War of 1798–1800 against France in the Mediterranean during the Barbary Wars of 1801–1815 and in the Caribbean fighting piracy and the slave trade but is most noted for his heroic role in the War of 1812 during the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. For leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie Perrry received a Congressional Gold Medal and the Thanks of Congress. For Perry the post-war years were marred by controversies. In 1815 he commanded Java in the Mediterranean during the Second Barbary War. While moored in Naples Perry slapped the commander of the ship's Marines Captain John Heath whom Perry considered incompetent and insubordinate. The ensuing court-martial found both men guilty but levied only mild reprimands. After the crew returned home Heath challenged Perry to a pistol duel which was fought on October 19 1817 on the same field in Weehawken New Jersey where Aaron Burr shot and killed Alexander Hamilton. Heath fired first and missed. Perry declined to return fire satisfying the Marine's honor. . Printed by E. De Krafft unknown
182018041717London: Printed for Thomas Boys of Ludgate Hill printed by Thomas Davison Whitefriars 1820. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine. Cruikshank Isaac Robert. Quarto size 212 pp. not matching pagination see below with 12 aquatints by Isaac Robert Cruikshank. A humorous collection of sketches exalting through parody the merits of the thrifty. The writing although very much a parody contains many nuggets of truths which illuminate how little the world has changed in the about 200 years since the book's publication: "Money money alone though it has been unaccountably neglected by authors strangers perhaps to its very name and still more to its practical use and management. . .is the mainspring of all human action want wish and desire." The author goes on to state that it is the desire of "the Save-all Club" to keep "the Kind and Benevolent Reader" out of the grip of poverty through thrift. The "Rules of the Club" provide amusing proof of such virtue: Rule VI "The smallest superfluous expense is not only a reproach to a member but he may be fined by the Committee for the use of the poor"; and Rule IV "As a new coat never fails to attract animadversion in the Club the members are requested to avoid that singularity as much as possible. If it prove that the coat is only turned the owner shall dine that day GRATIS".<br /> <br /> Isaac Robert Cruikshank 1759-1856 was a popular English caricature artist and cartoonist and like his brother George is known for his pioneer work in the history of comics and comic strip cartoons. He collaborated often with George who is better known for his work with Charles Dickens. <br /> <br /> This edition was originally issued in boards and had pp. 39-42 87-110 and 163-178 omitted as is the case in this edition and all known editions and which is explained in a footnote appearing on p. xvi: "The reader will perceive an hiatus after p. 38 another after p. 86 and a third after p. 162. Some digressions occurred in those places on subjects too abstruse to be generally interesting; they have therefore been withdrawn; but in consequence of a temporary absence of the author the suppression took place after the work was printed. As the connexion of its parts is not disturbed it is hoped that the liberty thus taken will be tolerated with indulgence." Additionally this copy has plate no. 11 bound as the frontis instead of being bound at p. 186. Each plate is marked "Designed and Etched by I. which appears as a "J" at this date in keeping with the Latin tradition R. Cruikshank" and bears the imprint "Published by Thomas Boys Ludgate Hill London Dec. 1 1819."<br /> <br /> ___DESCRIPTION: Custom bound by Bennett Book Studio NY with their binder's stamp on the verso of the front free endpaper in quarter blue morocco and marbled paper covered boards backstrip stamped in gilt top-edge gilt fore- and tail-edges uncut engraved title page with the coloured vignette of a three-pronged candlestick which is thrifty as one can burn a candle down to the base twelve aquatint plates including frontis; quarto size 10 1/8" by 6 5/8" pagination: i ii-xvi 1 2-38 43-86 111-162 179-240 pp. first edition. <br /> <br /> ___CONDITION: A near fine copy the marbled paper boards clean and unrubbed with only a few light stray marks the leather shelfback smooth with a few light spots of rubbing and the gilt bright straight corners a strong square text block with solid hinges the interior is clean and the volume is entirely free of prior owner markings; some sunning to the spine light rubbing to the corners some of the plates have toned with corresponding offsetting to the opposite text pages one leaf pp. 221-222 with the fore-edge bottom corner torn loss of about an inch only in the ample margins with no loss of text; still overall a near fine copy.<br /> <br /> ___CITATION: Tooley no 165 this copy without the final advertisement leaf which "is however usually wanting".<br /> <br /> ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.<br /> <br /> ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Printed for Thomas Boys of Ludgate Hill [printed by Thomas Davison, Whitefriars] hardcover
18201263481820. First Edition. CRUIKSHANK Isaac Robert CRAWFORD John William Roy. Lessons of Thrift Published for General Benefit by a Member of the Save-All Club. London: Thomas Boys 1820. Octavo early 20th-century full red morocco rebacked with elaborately gilt-decorated spine laid down raised bands top edge gilt uncut. $1500.First edition of this satirical guide to thrift illustrated with hand-colored vignette title page and 12 beautiful hand-colored plates by acclaimed English artist Isaac Robert Cruikshank handsomely bound in full morocco-gilt by Riviere and Son.This satirical work examines the habits of the thrifty. Despite Crawford's embrace of parody e.g. a chapter entitled ""The Economy of a Wooden Leg"" he nevertheless offers a number of truths that resonate even today about happiness money materialism and more. The book is beautifully illustrated with a hand-colored vignette title page and 12 hand-colored plates by Isaac Robert Cruikshank George Cruikshank's brother/collaborator and an acclaimed cartoonist in his own right. Plates and text generally fine attractive contemporary morocco-gilt binding with expert restoration. hardcover
1820B2592London: Thomas Boys 1820. Occasional mild browning otherwise a very good copy. Edition: 1st edition Binding: contemporary ½ calf with marbled boards spine with 6 compartments of raised bands black morocco label on two. Size: 8vo Illustration: 12 hand coloured aquatints plates by Isaac Robert Cruikshank hand coloured engraved title. References: Tooley 165; Abbey Life 276 Pages: P.frontis engraved title blank i-xvi 1-240 Category: Book Caricatures Thomas Boys hardcover
1857dacs1371Philadelphia: Blanchard and Lea 1857. With Philadelphia: Blanchard and Lea 1856. Octavo half calf & marbled boards viii 17-316 pp.; viii 9-276 pp. Illus. Barely Very Good; with the spine rubbed the front hinge beginning and moderate foxing throughout. Blanchard and Lea, 1857. [With] Philadelphia hardcover
1888001952London: Kegan Paul Trench & Co. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1888. First Edition. Hardcover. Viii 2 157 pages. Green cloth covers with gilt lettering and illustration on front board and gilt lettering on spine. Pen mark on front free endpaper. Contents: Street-Life in Cairo; Education and Culture; The English Occupation; Black or White; Polygamy; The Harem; Egypt for the Egyptians; The Kourbash; The Corvee; Slaves; Winter at Luxor; English and Native Administration; Mahommedans on Mahommedanism; The Bases of Mahommedan Belief; Prospects of a Moslem Reformation; From a Lady's Diary. Isaac Taylor 1829-1901 was an English philologist and clergyman. "Narratives of Egyptian travel being already sufficiently abundant I have not attempted to add another to the list. The scope of this volume is wholly different. It consists for the most part of notes of conversations with Egyptians on politics and religion. // I went to Egypt the head-quarters of Islam in order to investigate the truth of certain assertions which have of late been freely made as to the barbarism ignorance profligacy and intolerance of Mahommedan nations. My inquiries were facilitated by the fact that some of my pleas for a better mutual understanding between Christians and Mohommedans had been recently reproduced with appreciative comments in the vernacular journals of Cairo Beyroutm and Constantinople. " - from the author's preface.; 12mo . Kegan Paul, Trench & Co. hardcover
180882011Paris: Prudhomme fils 1808. Fine. Prudhomme fils Paris 1808 12.50 x 20.20 cm 2 volumes reliés Second edition bringing together in 2 volumes the 4 volumes of the New Testament published in 1793 and The Acts of the Apostles which is always missing from this edition in 1798. It is illustrated with 112 numbered figures by Moreau Le Jeune. The plates are clean and well printed with good inking. Complete with the binder's notice. Empire binding in full black Russia leather. Smooth spine decorated with 2 grotesque compartments with various motifs roulettes and other tools. Gilt title and volume labels. 2 framing roulettes on boards. Interior border. Gilt edges. Signs of rubbing. Small fragments of leather missing at head of volume 1. Small light dampstain at corner of pages 22 to 27 affecting two engravings. Some foxing in margins but overall clean 19th-century armorial bookplate: Edouard Milner with the motto Addit prena feris Prudhomme fils hardcover
1803177930À la Haye: Chez I. van Cleef 1803. Second. Softcover. VG staining to off-white wraps age toning to page edges. Pages are otherwise very clean for age. Off-white wraps with black lettering and design bw frontispiece 214 pp. Text in French. The Children's Garden or Family Bouquets and compliments: Suitable for expressing the love and respect of children towards their parents in different circumstances such as holidays birthdays first days of the year etc. Followed by some models of letters suitable for this age. Foot of p. 214: From the printing press of J.J. Stuerman. A very rare book. This is the second edition revised and augmented. Bw frontispiece is titled; "A few flowers and a lot of love are our homage of this day" Chez I. van Cleef paperback
1872409WHPOLNyack NY: Harper & Brothers 1872. 357pp. Original brown cloth gilt spine letters gilt stamped arctic scene on front cover; spine ends and corners worn covers slightly smudge-soiled square paper label on spine else good. Pages sl toned else very good. Litho plates and text illus. Contemp ex-library copy of the "Chippewa Tribe No. 19 I.O.R.M. Improved Order of Red Men . This organization has nothing to do with Native Americans. Its one of the oldest patriotic fraternal orders in USA its roots traced backed to the Revolutionary era. This book is from the Frederick MD chapter. Paper label library rules on front pastedown. No other internal library markings. Arctic Greenland exploration. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Harper & Brothers Hardcover
1836254301836. S.l. s.ÂŽ. s.d. Paris Guilaudet et Jouaust 1836. Un vol. au format pt in-4 277 x 183 mm de 59 planches gravÂŽes et 1 f. bl. Reliure de l'ÂŽpoque de demi-chagrin glacÂŽ acajou dos lisse ornÂŽ de doubles filets dorÂŽs titre dorÂŽ tranches mouchetÂŽes. Ensemble renfermant 59 jolies planches gravÂŽes dans un bel encadrement. Elles sont signÂŽes Skelton Rouargue Colin Laliasse Branche PÂŽronard Morinet Mondain Gossard Giroux Buzet etc. Angles et coupes ÂŽlimÂŽs. Dos passÂŽ. Papier parfois lÂŽgÂrement oxydÂŽ. Rousseurs dans le corps d'ouvrage; Infime dÂŽchirure en marge de deux planches. Du reste belle condition. b42961 unknown
189537571Paris: Ancienne Maison delahaye L. Battaille et Cie. Libraires-Editeurs 1895.- VIII332 p.: Ilustraciones intercaladas en el texto; 8º 183 x 125 cm; Texto en francés; Tela Ed.- Bibliothèque Evolucioniste. V.- MUY RARO. Pequeñas rozaduras en el margen externo de la tapa anterior y en cabeza y pie del lomo por lo demás perfecto. PALEONTOLOGÃA PREHISTORIA Y PROTOHISTORIA Livre en français (Ancienne Maison delahaye) L. Battaille et Cie. Libraires-Editeurs hardcover
188078395Paris:: Librairie Hachette et Cie. 1880. First edition. publisher's red cloth decorated in gold and black. Some light foxing and dampstaining to the lower margins; tissue overleaves with tears chips and creasing; light spotting to the cloth with fraying at corners. . Oversized folio. Complete with 14 engraved plates with captioned tissue overleaves. Traduit de la Sainte Bible par Lemaistre de Sacy. Additional postage applicable; international shipping prohibitive. Librairie Hachette et Cie., hardcover
180884146London: J. Murray 1808. 1st ed. . Paperback. Good. xv 1 68p. plus 8p. publisher's advertisements. Disbound removed from a bound volume. Half-title present but no separate wrapper. 23 cm. Preface mostly devoted to attacking critics of this "opera. J. Murray paperback
1872263918Office of the Israelite 1872. First Edition. Hardcover. 83 pages. Isaac Wise was an American reform rabbi editor and author. At the time of his death he was called 'the foremost rabbi in America.' First edition first printing. A very good copy in embossed black cloth. No dust jacket.<br> Office of the Israelite hardcover
187247848Cincinnati: Office of the Israelite 1872. First edition. Hardcover. g- to g. Octavo. 83pp. Blind-embossed brown cloth with title in gold on cover protected by modern mylar. "As a literary production this little book shows: 1. There is a religion without mysteries or miracles rational and self-evident. 2. This rational religion is taught in the Bible called in the Gentile phraseology the Old Testament. 3. This scriptural and rational religion is Judaism. 4. Judaism in its doctrines and duties is eminently humane universal liberal and progressive; in perfect harmony with modern science criticism and philosophy and in full sympathy with universal liberty equality justice and charity." Introduction. Isaac Meir Wise was the founder of Reform Judaism in America Dean of the Hebrew Union College and wrote this basic manual on Jewish practice and belief at the time of the revised prayer book Minhag America. Some wear along edges small chips along edges and spine and very light fraying at head and tail of spine. Endpapers with light foxing. Title page brwoned. Block with minor age-toning. Binding in overall good- interior in good condition.ì. Office of the Israelite hardcover