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1866156817Cincinnati OH: J.F. Uhlhorn steam job printer 1866. VG- wear to extremities of covers very small leather tear at base of spine. Ancient library stamps from the Long Island Historical Society on title-page at left-center. No other markings. 3.4 leather with marbled boards 5 raised band. 158 pp. followed by Boyer's pp. 1-23. This copy also contains the "Lieutenant Boyer's A JOURNAL OF WAYNE'S CAMPAIGN.AGAINST THE NORTHWESTERN INDIANS" which has a separate titlepage but continuous signatures. This copy lacks a frontispiece called for in other copies with no signs of removal. Written in 1826 by a contemporary of Cresap as a defense of Capt. Cresap contradicting the statements made by T. Jefferson in his "Notes" on the state of Virginia" regarding events in Dunmore's War. ADVERTISEMENT at the beginning feigns a printer's error fot he original edition no being printed or distributed prior to Jefferson's death in 1826. Very clean inside. Re-printed from the Cumberland ed. of 1826 with notes and appendix for W. Dodge by J.F. Uhlhorn steam job printer J.F. Uhlhorn, steam job printer hardcover books
1826WRCAM36095Cumberland Md.: Printed for the Author by J.M. Buchanan 1826. 1231pp. 12mo. Contemporary three-quarter roan and marbled boards spine gilt. Boards lightly rubbed and shelfworn. Early ownership signature on front free endpaper. Light tanning scattered foxing old light dampstain in lower third of final five leaves of text. About very good. In a burgundy half morocco and cloth slipcase spine gilt and folding cloth chemise. First edition of this biography of Captain Cresap defending him against charges that he slaughtered Indians before the beginning of the Revolutionary War. In particular Cresap became infamous in the case of the Indian Logan and the murder of his defenseless family in 1774. "This biography of Cresap was written to refute Jefferson's account in NOTES ON VIRGINIA.The immediate occasion for this now rare book written by the revolutionary officer later clergyman who had married Cresap's widow was the reopening of old sores by Joseph Doddridge in his then recently published NOTES ON THE SETTLEMENT AND INDIAN WARS OF THE WESTERN PARTS OF VIRGINIA & PENNSYLVANIA FROM THE YEAR 1763 UNTIL THE YEAR 1783 INCLUSIVE of 1824. The defense is complete and the biography is of absorbing interest" - Streeter. <br> <br> The Streeter copy was bought by Sessler for $650 in 1968. HOWES J32 "b." SABIN 35488. STREETER SALE 1335. FIELD 769. THOMSON 640. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 24967. DAB IV p.538 Cresap. Printed for the Author, by J.M. Buchanan hardcover books
1866WRCAM19054ACincinnati 1866. 15823pp. Engraved frontispiece portrait. Quarto. Later three-quarter morocco and cloth raised bands. Bookplate on rear pastedown. Very good plus. In a custom gray cloth slipcase. This is one of the copies containing the Lieutenant Boyer's A JOURNAL OF WAYNE'S CAMPAIGN.AGAINST THE NORTHWESTERN INDIANS which has a separate titlepage but continuous signatures. Written in 1826 by a contemporary of Cresap against aspersions published in Jefferson's NOTES ON THE STATE OF VIRGINIA regarding Dunmore's War. HOWES J32. hardcover books
182625234Cumberland Maryland: for the author by J.M. Buchanan 1826. First edition small 8vo pp. 123 1; contemporary roan-backed marbled boards rebacked old spine with gilt lettering direct neatly laid down; all edges yellow; light wear and rubbing to the binding but generally a good sound copy or better. With the bookplates of Frank Deering and Herbert R. Strauss. "This biography of Cresap was written to refute Jefferson's account in Notes on Virginia of Cresap's tendency to murder Indians especially in the famous case of the Indian Logan and his defenseless family. The immediate occasion for this now rare book written by the revolutionary officer late clergyman who had married Cresap's widow was the reopening of old sores by Doddridge in his then recently published Notes of 1824. The defense is complete and the biography is of absorbing interest" Streeter III 1335. American Imprints 24967; Howes J32; Field 769; Sabin 35488; Thomson 640. The Streeter copy brought $650; the Siebert copy $4500. <br/><br/> for the author, by J.M. Buchanan hardcover books
187651606070049The Enquirer Printing and Publishing Co 1876. Leather. Acceptable. Fair leather hardcover. ORIGINAL 1876 PRINTING. 598 pages. 3" X 5". Text unmarked. Some pages light foxing spots. Covers show heavy edge wear with rubbing/scuffing and bumped corners. Spine covered with paper. Hinges cracked but binding still intact. Previous owners name on inside front cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! The Enquirer Printing and Publishing Co hardcover
1842019941Providence RI: Benjamin F. Moore Printer 1842. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. iv 171 pages of text. Rebound circa 1990 with a dark gray cloth spine with a gilt-stamped black leather spine label and light gray paper-covered boards. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition. Benjamin F. Moore, Printer Hardcover
184271154Providence: Benjamin F. Moore printer 1842. First edition 12mo pp. 9 6-171 1; original green cloth-backed green paper-covered boards stamped "R.I. Suffrage Question." in black on the upper cover as issued; occasional spotting and foxing; all else very good. This copy inscribed in pencil on the title page: "Capt. J. C. Hidden from the author." Jacob Frieze 1789-1880 a Universalist minister from New England was an early missionary to North Carolina. After retiring from the ministry he became a Rhode Island political journalist reporting on and participating in the events culminating in the Dorr War 1842. American Imprints 1920; Bartlett p. 129; Parks 363 noting the second edition only. Benjamin F. Moore, printer unknown
184255919Providence: Benjamin F. Moore printer 1842. First edition 12mo pp. 9 6-171 1; original green cloth-backed green paper-covered boards printed paper label on upper cover; ex-Newport Historical Society released with its pressure stamp on title page and last page of text; occasional spotting and foxing; all else very good. With the ownership signature on the title page of "B. Diman." Jacob Frieze 1789-1880 a Universalist minister from New England was an early missionary to North Carolina. After retiring from the ministry he became a Rhode Island political journalist reporting on and participating in the events culminating in the Dorr War 1842. American Imprints 1920; Bartlett p. 129; Parks 363 noting the second edition only. Benjamin F. Moore, printer unknown
184255751Providence: Benjamin F. Moore printer no. 19 Market Street up stairs 1842. 12mo pp. 9 10-179 1; original green paper-covered boards stamped "R.I. Suffrage Question." in black on the upper cover green cloth shelf-back; edges rubbed; very good. Benjamin F. Moore, printer, no. 19 Market Street, up stairs unknown
184256772Providence: Benjamin F. Moore printer 1842. First edition 12mo pp. 9 6-171 1; original brown cloth stamped in gilt on the upper cover; spine ends cracked and chipped else very good and sound. Jacob Frieze 1789-1880 a Universalist minister from New England was an early missionary to North Carolina. After retiring from the ministry he became a Rhode Island political journalist reporting on and participating in the events culminating in the Dorr War 1842. American Imprints 1920; Bartlett p. 129; Parks 363 noting the second edition only. Benjamin F. Moore, printer unknown
1842D949Providence RI: Benjamin F. Moore 1842. First edition. Cloth. Fine. First printing. Slim octavo in blindstamped dark brown cloth with cover stamped in gilt "R.I. Suffrage Question". 171 pps plus two blanks front and rear. A tight fine copy gilt lettering bright virtually no wear; occasional scattered light foxing. An important piece in Rhode Island history dealing with the question of a new constitution for that state which would lead to Dorr's Rebellion. By far the best copy we have seen of this scarce work. Benjamin F. Moore unknown
184256772Providence: Benjamin F. Moore printer 1842. First edition 12mo pp. 9 6-171 1; original brown cloth stamped in gilt on the upper cover; spine ends cracked and chipped else very good and sound. Jacob Frieze 1789-1880 a Universalist minister from New England was an early missionary to North Carolina. After retiring from the ministry he became a Rhode Island political journalist reporting on and participating in the events culminating in the Dorr War 1842. American Imprints 1920; Bartlett p. 129; Parks 363 noting the second edition only. <br/><br/> Benjamin F. Moore, printer hardcover books
184255919Providence: Benjamin F. Moore printer 1842. First edition 12mo pp. 9 6-171 1; original green cloth-backed green paper-covered boards printed paper label on upper cover; ex-Newport Historical Society released with its pressure stamp on title page and last page of text; occasional spotting and foxing; all else very good. With the ownership signature on the title page of "B. Diman." Jacob Frieze 1789-1880 a Universalist minister from New England was an early missionary to North Carolina. After retiring from the ministry he became a Rhode Island political journalist reporting on and participating in the events culminating in the Dorr War 1842. American Imprints 1920; Bartlett p. 129; Parks 363 noting the second edition only. <br/><br/> Benjamin F. Moore, printer hardcover books
184257496Providence RI: Benjamin F. Moore 1842. First Edition. Small 8vo pp. 171. Appendix. Paper over boards. Name on e.p. Some moderate to heavy foxing throughout cover little worn at edges o/w a VG tight copy. A history of the Dorr Rebellion. Benjamin F. Moore unknown books
184237360Providence RI: Benjamin F. Moore 1842. First Edition. Small 8vo pp. 171. Appendix. Paper over boards. Donor's presentation on flyleaf. Some foxing throughout cover little worn at edges o/w a VG tight copy. Benjamin F. Moore unknown books
184255751Providence: Benjamin F. Moore printer no. 19 Market Street up stairs 1842. 12mo pp. 9 10-179 1; original green paper-covered boards stamped "R.I. Suffrage Question." in black on the upper cover green cloth shelf-back; edges rubbed; very good. <br/><br/> Benjamin F. Moore, printer, no. 19 Market Street, up stairs hardcover books
18913373904Government Central Book Depot 1891. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. 8vo. Green cloth bound. Gilt lettering on spine. Possible original spine. Binding reinforced with tape. Some pages are foxed Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item2550grams ISBN: Government Central Book Depot hardcover
1855HALL505428Hardback. 1855. 2nd edition. xcv 287pp 4 engraved plates printed for the use of the members of the Corporation of the City of London 1855. Spine worn otherwise very good. . hardcover
185578170Members of the Corporation of The City of London 1855. Second Edition. Hardcover. very good. Octavo. 9" x 6". Bound in brown cltoh. Gilt title lettering to spine. 287pp. Frontispiece engraving o fHenry Beaufoy. Light foxing. New endpapers. A very nice copy. Members of the Corporation of The City of London hardcover
1853960Y31London: Printed for the Use of the Members of the Corporation of the City of LOndon 1853. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 9" by 5.5". Not Stated . A very scarce first edition of this catalogue detailing 17th-century tokens donated by Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy. The very scarce first edition of this work. Rebound in a pleasing modern cloth with spine title label. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece and one plates. Collated complete. This catalogue describes the impressive range of tokens presented to the Corporation Library by Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy originating from London traders taverns and coffee-houses of the seventeenth century. Beaufoy was a wealthy British industrialist and philanthropist who established one of the largest brewers of vinegar in Britain and Ireland by 1810. Rebound in full cloth with spine title label. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear and marginal yellowing to the spine and parts of boards. Internally firmly bound with neat tape reinforcement to the recto of the first and last page. Pages are bright and generally clean with offsetting to the title page and scattered spotting to the first few pages only. Near Fine Printed for the Use of the Members of the Corporation of the City of LOndon hardcover
183570114Boston:: Nathan Hale 1835. First edition. publisher's embossed tan cloth with printed paper label on front panel. . There is a narrow strip of cloth about 7 x 1/8" missing from the front joint underlying structure largely sound; otherwise this is a beautiful copy. . 8vo. Delivered before the Massachusetts Medical Society at their annual meeting May 27 1835. Garrison-Morton 2212: this work "did more than any other work or essay in our own language to rescue the practice of medicine from the slavery of the drugging system which was a part of the inheritance of the profession" -- Oliver Wendell Holmes. Reprinted from the Medical Communications of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Nathan Hale, hardcover
182377235Concord J. B. Moore 1823. First Edition. Hardback. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with gilt cross-bands and titling. An uncommonly good example - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. ; 276 pages; Description: iv 5-276 p. Front. Illus. plates. 18 cm. Subjects: New Hampshire--Gazetteers. Concord, J. B. Moore hardcover
1892130734London: Chatto & Windus 1892. hardcover. Color frontispiece and 100 black & white illustrations by J. Larwood. 536 pages. Thick 8vo original gilt-pictorial burgundy cloth; title and frontispiece lightly foxed inner hinge a bit weak small chip in margin of last page. London: Chatto and Windus 1892. Tenth Edition. Very good.<br/> <br/> Chatto & Windus unknown
1892130734London: Chatto & Windus 1892. hardcover. Color frontispiece and 100 black & white illustrations by J. Larwood. 536pp. thick 8vo original gilt- pictorial burgundy cloth; title and frontispiece lightly foxed inner hinge a bit weak small chip in margin of last page. London: Chatto and Windus 1892. Tenth Edition. Very good.<br/><br/> Chatto & Windus unknown books
18941388816New York: D. Appleton and Company 1894. Hardcover. Octavo vi 476 pages. In Fair minus condition. Spine is blue with faded gold print. Boards in blue cloth with silver decorative design and gold print. Tattering to spine caps edges and corners toning to spine smudging/shelf wear cocked spine. Text block has cracked hinges shaken spine intermittent spine breaks brittle paper. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece and plates. <br /> <br /> NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column P. 1388816. FP New Rockville Stock. D. Appleton and Company hardcover