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1766A40335London 1766. . . . Hinged onto card window mount. Image 298x230mm mount 455x355mm. A delightful hand-coloured copper engraving from the rare first edition of <i>The Aurelian</i> 1766. The plate depicts the 'Peacock Fly' =Peacock butterfly <i>Inachis io</i> and the 'Water Betony Moth' =the Mullein <i>Cucullia verbasci</i> showing the various developmental stages on Water Betony <i>Scrophularia aquatica</i>. Foot of image engraved 'Moses Harris ad Vivum' indicating that the drawing was made from living specimens. Original accompanying text leaf loosely enclosed at rear of mount.Lower margin of each plate includes a dedication to a subscriber or patron accompanied with the appropriate coat of arms. This dedication reads 'To Sir Henry Ecklin Baronet. This Plate is humbly Inscribed by his most Obliged & Obedient Serv�t Moses Harris'. Other plates are also available.Moses Harris 1730-c.1788 was an English entomologist painter engraver and book illustrator one of the most celebrated masters of insect portraiture. His most famous work <i>The Aurelian</i> is considered one of the finest illustrated books of the eighteenth century; it is greatly admired for its artistic and accurate depictions of butterflies and moths presented in the various stages of their life cycles. unknown
1766A39420London 1766. . . . Hinged onto card window mount. Image 298x230mm mount 455x355mm. A few inoffensive light pencil marks to plate otherwise very good. A delightful hand-coloured copper engraving from the rare first edition of <i>The Aurelian</i> 1766. The plate depicts the Brindled Beauty moth and the Black Veined White butterfly showing the various developmental stages. The Black Veined White <i>Aporia crataegi</i> is interesting as the butterfly is now extinct in the British Isles.Original accompanying text leaf loosely enclosed at rear of mount.Foot of image engraved 'Moses Harris ad Vivum' indicating that the drawing was made from living specimens.Lower margin of each plate includes a dedication to a subscriber or patron accompanied with the appropriate coat of arms. This dedication reads 'To the Right Hon. Lord Viscount Charlemont this Plate is Humbly Inscribed by his Lordships most Obliged & Obedient Serv�t Moses Harris'.Moses Harris 1730-c.1788 was an English entomologist painter engraver and book illustrator one of the most celebrated masters of insect portraiture. His most famous work <i>The Aurelian</i> is considered one of the finest illustrated books of the eighteenth century; it is greatly admired for its artistic and accurate depictions of butterflies and moths presented in the various stages of their life cycles. unknown
2023x-1032437235Routledge 2023. Hardcover. New. 240 pages. 9.19x6.13x0.75 inches. Routledge hardcover
ria9781843711070_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; N/A hardcover
1909481511909. NEW YORK REGIMENTAL. YOUNG Moses G. ed. A Condensed History of the 143d Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry of the Civil War 1861-1865. Together with a Register or Roster of All the Members of the Regiment and the War Record of Each Member as Recorded in the Adjutant-General's Office at Albany N.Y. Newburgh NY 1909. 239pp. Portrait frontis. portraits. Orig. cloth. Front hinge a bit tender. Near fine. Dornbusch I-545. unknown
1902003280Raleigh N.C.: Edwards & Broughton 1902. 1st Edition. Wraps. Very Good . 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Ist edition. A Very Good copy. 12mo. 230 2 pp. illustrated with b&w photographs and drawings. Publisher's orange stiff wrappers. Some light soiling and edge wear to the wraps. A clean and bright copy. HOWES A-221. Cover title :HISTORICAL RALEIGH: From Its Foundation in 1792. Descriptive Biographical Educational Industrial Religious. Edwards & Broughton unknown
1711045339Berlin: Meschullam Zalman ben Wolf Fischhof 1711. Second Edition. Hardcover rebound in cloth. Fair Condition. Rebound in plain green cloth early and late leaves chipped at the edges with some repairs occasionally touching the text. Browned throughout. Rare work by the 17th century Cabalist. 28ff. Size: Octavo 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Magic Paranormal & Occult. Inventory No: 045339. <br/><br/> Meschullam Zalman ben Wolf Fischhof hardcover books
1773240394London: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly 1773. Third edition. Engraved frontispiece of men fishing. xxxvii 2 136 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in three quarters green morocco t.e.g. Bookplate of Arnold Wood. Third edition. Engraved frontispiece of men fishing. xxxvii 2 136 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The author a poetical mainstay of "The Gentleman's Magazine" was a friend of Dr. Johnson and editor of The Complete Angler. Westwood and Satchell p. 43-44 Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly unknown books
1773352513London: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly 1773. Third edition. Engraved frontispiece of men fishing. xxxvii 2 136 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Later green cloth. From the Library of Mr. L. Prouty. Third edition. Engraved frontispiece of men fishing. xxxvii 2 136 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Westwood and Satchell p. 43-44 Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly unknown
1952155xxy<p>New York: Harper and Brothers 1952. Book. Illus. by Grandma Moses. Very Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Authors. 1st Edition. Grandma Moses 'My Life's History' 1952 inscribed first edition. "To/ Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Ready/ Grandma Moses" Small quarto about very good. Old tape at the top & bottom of dj spine shallow chipping at some edges and stain to the top of the back panel. Book is clean & square. Offsetting shadow light rubbing & wear at the edges light foxing at the endpapers.</p> Harper and Brothers hardcover
1824WRCAM22365Cincinnati 1824. 160pp. Contemporary calf red leather label chipped. Some minor scuffing to extremities. Foxed. A good copy. Second edition after the first of the previous year. "Guest a revolutionary soldier came to Cincinnati in 1817 and gives some account of his residence there. His voyages were to the Georgia and the Carolina coasts" - Howes. During the Revolution Guest had served in the militia unit which captured the noted partisan Col. Lincoln as well as John Graves Simcoe in New Jersey in October 1779. Many of the poems relate to the Revolution e.g. Gen. Washington Col. Simcoe's expedition etc. The journal which records three distinct travels begins on page eighty-three and describes trips to Cuba and the Bahamas in the 1780s a trek from New Brunswick to Canada in 1796 and a trip from New Brunswick to Cincinnati in 1817. Felcone states that only some copies of the second edition include a plate. The copy at hand does not have such a plate and there is no evidence that one has been removed. HOWES G456. THOMSON 471. SABIN 29139. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 16357. FELCONE COLLECTION 744. hardcover books
76-0075London: J. Robson circa 1794. Etching with hand-coloring on laid paper with fleur-de-lys watermark. 45.5 x 28 cm sheet. Very Good light toning along sheet edges minor surface soiling colors fresh. London: J. Robson, [circa 1794]. unknown
18326356Montreal: 14 December 1832. Very Good/A note of accounts between two brothers both powerful businessmen in the burgeoning city of Montreal. The document reads in part: "Alexander Hart in account current with Moses Hart. " The figures list balances payments compensations charges including for "1/3 burial wall" and totals. Moses Hart's autograph appears next to the total. The docket is in the hand of Alexander Hart. The Hart family was a major force in Montreal trade and commerce between the 18th and 19th centuries. 2 leaves 163 x 200 mm; first page blank. Docket on last page. Vertical fold. 14 December unknown books
5146HENRY MOSES JUDAH 1821-1866. Judah was a Brigadier General in the Union Army during the American Civil War.DS. 2pgs. May 22 & 25 1865. Chattanooga Tennessee. A two-page military report signed H.M. Judah and written in another hand. The first page appoints a board of three officers to inspect a quartermasters store while the second page details their findings in favor of the quartermaster in question. Dated May 22 Proceedings of a Board of Survey convened at Chattanooga Tennessee in obedience to the following orderSpecial Orders No 56 A Board of Survey composed of the following named Officers is appointed to meet at 9.30 A.M. on the 25th inst. at the office of Capt. S. P. Bradford aaqm to examine and report upon Forage for which he is responsible. Capt. C.H. Bryant 68th Ind. Vols Wm Abdill 16th U.S.C. Inf. 2nd Lieut M Buzzell 16th U.S.C. Inf By Order of Brig. Genl. H. M. Judahdated May 25 The Board met pursuant to the above order. Present Capt. C. H. Bryant 68th Ind. Vos. Capt. Wm. J. Abdill 16th U.S.C. Inf and 2nd Lieut M. Buzzell 16th U.S.C. Inf The Board then proceeded to inquire into the condition of the following articles of Quartermaster stores for which Capt. S. P. Bradford A.A.Q.M. is responsible. Viz:- 72.00 Seven Thousand Two Hundred lbs. corn. It is the opinion of the Board after a careful examination of the above mentioned Quartermasters stores which were found to be utterly spoiled and totally unfit for use caused by heating in bulk that Capt. S. P. Bradford A.A.Q.M. is in no way responsible for said damage and that he should not be held accountable for said Q.M. stores. Judah also signed HM Judah Brig Gl below one of the dockets on the verso. The date of May 1865 is significant because the Civil War officially ended earlier that month. The two pages are adhered together at the top. It is in very good condition. unknown
5146HENRY MOSES JUDAH 1821-1866. Judah was a Brigadier General in the Union Army during the American Civil War. DS. 2pgs. May 22 & 25 1865. Chattanooga Tennessee. A two-page military report signed “H.M. Judah†and written in another hand. The first page appoints a board of three officers to inspect a quartermaster’s store while the second page details their findings in favor of the quartermaster in question. “Dated May 22 Proceedings of a Board of Survey convened at Chattanooga Tennessee in obedience to the following order…Special Orders No 56 A Board of Survey composed of the following named Officers is appointed to meet at 9.30 A.M. on the 25th inst. at the office of Capt. S. P. Bradford aaqm to examine and report upon Forage for which he is responsible. Capt. C.H. Bryant 68th Ind. Vols “ Wm Abdill 16th U.S.C. Inf. 2nd Lieut M Buzzell 16th U.S.C. Inf By Order of Brig. Genl. H. M. Judah…dated May 25 The Board met pursuant to the above order. Present Capt. C. H. Bryant 68th Ind. Vos. Capt. Wm. J. Abdill 16th U.S.C. Inf and 2nd Lieut M. Buzzell 16th U.S.C. Inf The Board then proceeded to inquire into the condition of the following articles of Quartermaster stores for which Capt. S. P. Bradford A.A.Q.M. is responsible. Viz:- 72.00 Seven Thousand Two Hundred lbs. corn. It is the opinion of the Board after a careful examination of the above mentioned Quartermaster’s stores which were found to be utterly spoiled and totally unfit for use caused by heating in bulk that Capt. S. P. Bradford A.A.Q.M. is in no way responsible for said damage and that he should not be held accountable for said Q.M. stores…â€. Judah also signed “HM Judah Brig Gl†below one of the dockets on the verso. The date of May 1865 is significant because the Civil War officially ended earlier that month. The two pages are adhered together at the top. It is in very good condition. unknown books
1711045339Berlin: Meschullam Zalman ben Wolf Fischhof 1711. Second Edition. Hardcover rebound in cloth. Fair Condition. Rebound in plain green cloth early and late leaves chipped at the edges with some repairs occasionally touching the text. Browned throughout. Rare work by the 17th century Cabalist. 28ff. Size: Octavo 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Magic Paranormal & Occult. Inventory No: 045339. Meschullam Zalman ben Wolf Fischhof hardcover
bib951369852<p>Brand new</p> Wolters Kluwer hardcover
18472518361847. unbound. 0.75 x 9.5 inches no place no date circa 1847 -- a narrow entry removed from a muster roll signed: "H.M. Judah - Captain & co. Commander." Docketed on verso: "Staff - 4th Infantry." Signed at the time when such notables who served with the 4th Infantry included U.S. Grant James Longstreet Philip Sheridan George Crook and Delaney Floyd-Jones. Very good condition.<br/><br/> Union Brigadier General and Indian fighter best remembered for his role in helping to thwart Morgan's Raid in 1863 and for leading a disastrous attack during the Battle of Rescara. Note: Henry Moses Judah was not Jewish. His father was a Parish Minister in an Episcopal Church of which Henry was a member of the congregation. He fought with bravery and distinction during the Mexican War but suffered heavily during the Indian campaigns and Civil War due to his raging alcoholism. He died at age 45 and is quite scarce in autographic material.<br/><br/> unknown books
18472518361847. unbound. 0.75 x 9.5 inches no place no date circa 1847 -- a narrow entry removed from a muster roll signed: "H.M. Judah - Captain & co. Commander." Docketed on verso: "Staff - 4th Infantry." Signed at the time when such notables who served with the 4th Infantry included U.S. Grant James Longstreet Philip Sheridan George Crook and Delaney Floyd-Jones. Very good condition.<br/> <br/> Union Brigadier General and Indian fighter best remembered for his role in helping to thwart Morgan's Raid in 1863 and for leading a disastrous attack during the Battle of Rescara. Note: Henry Moses Judah was not Jewish. His father was a Parish Minister in an Episcopal Church of which Henry was a member of the congregation. He fought with bravery and distinction during the Mexican War but suffered heavily during the Indian campaigns and Civil War due to his raging alcoholism. He died at age 45 and is quite scarce in autographic material.<br/> <br/> unknown
17876593Bern: in der Hallerschen Buchandlung 1787. Soft cover. Good. 8vo 152 x 95mm. 60pp. Modern wrappers margins trimmed close occasional spots lightly browned; front wrap loose but present. A satire on the Berlin academy written jointly by Lessing and Moses Mendelssohn criticizing the philosophical system of Alexander Popeís Essay on Man 1733-1734. Lessing German writer critic and dramatist was one of the most outstanding representatives of the Enlightenment era. His plays and theoretical writings often witty and ironic substantially influenced the development of German literature. In 1755 the collaborative work of Lessing and his friend philosopher Moses Mendelssohn anonymously appeared in the form of this provocative treatise Pope ein Metaphysiker! Pope as a Metaphysician. The controversial treatise dissected the subject of a contest at the Prussian Royal Academy. The two friends wrote it to confirm that there cannot be a true comparison between a poetic and a philosophic conception. <br/><br/> Bern: in der Hallerschen Buchandlung paperback books
17876593Bern: in der Hallerschen Buchandlung 1787. Soft cover. Good. 8vo 152 x 95mm. 60pp. Modern wrappers margins trimmed close occasional spots lightly browned; front wrap loose but present. A satire on the Berlin academy written jointly by Lessing and Moses Mendelssohn criticizing the philosophical system of Alexander Popeís Essay on Man 1733-1734. Lessing German writer critic and dramatist was one of the most outstanding representatives of the Enlightenment era. His plays and theoretical writings often witty and ironic substantially influenced the development of German literature. In 1755 the collaborative work of Lessing and his friend philosopher Moses Mendelssohn anonymously appeared in the form of this provocative treatise Pope ein Metaphysiker! Pope as a Metaphysician. The controversial treatise dissected the subject of a contest at the Prussian Royal Academy. The two friends wrote it to confirm that there cannot be a true comparison between a poetic and a philosophic conception. <br/><br/> Bern: in der Hallerschen Buchandlung paperback
1972N2798Hildesheim: Gerstenberg 1972. Original Cloth. Very Good. 12mo. 1972-1976. Spines slightly discoloured. Upper edge with some foxing. A very good and clean copy. Rcken leicht verschossen. Oberer Schnitt etwas stockfleckig. Ein sonst sehr gutes und frisches Set. <br/> <br/> Gerstenberg hardcover
1952302941952. 3-3/4 inches x 1-1/2 inches. Signed and dated. Mounted on plain paper with an envelope also addressed in autograph and some newspaper cuttings. <br/><br/> unknown books
19344613-21021<p>Ma'aseh Book: Book of Jewish Tales from the Fudeo-German Vol. 1 – Moses Gaster Translator</p><p>Ma'aseh Book: Book of Jewish Tales from the Fudeo-German Vol. 2– Moses Gaster Translator</p><p>2 Small library stamps FPD FLEP FTP BLEP. Private Temple Name & Presentation Plate FLEP slight toning else content appears as unread and unblemished with dark green cloth covered boards displaying minimal surface/edge wear.</p><p>From Intro: The love of the Jews for poetic fiction can be traced as far back as the oldest records of our literature. It can be found in the parables and tales of the Bible like that of Jotham Judg 9.7 ff. who told the story of the trees choosing a king; or the parables of the prophet Nathan II Sam. 12.1 ff who in rebuking King David told the story of the poor man's lamb; or that of Jehoash the king of Israel who refused to meet Amaziah the King of Judah II Kings 14.9 ff.; and many more examples can be adduced to show the love of the people in ancient times for the poetical tale. Jewish tales </p><p>Philadelphia Pa. Jewish Publication Society of America Sciff Library of Jewish Classics 1934 Edition Unstated Presumed 1st. Pages 316 - 694 small Temple X– Lib Hardcover No DJ As Issued. 2 Small library stamps FPD FLEP FTP BLEP. Private Temple Name & Presentation Plate FLEP slight toning else content appears as unread and unblemished with dark green cloth covered boards displaying minimal surface/edge wear. </p><p>Sold Vol 1. & 2 as a set. Shipping/Handling/Insurance/Tracking Included within the continental U.S. Free Shipping. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise. 1.06.21J Biblio #4613-21021 Img.#5763</p><p><br /></p> Jewish Publication Society of America, (Sciff Library of Jewish Classics) hardcover
1945Alibris.0040443Shanghai China: בית×וצרהס. 1945. Hard cover. Fair. 639 p. 2577288222 pp. בית×וצרהס... hardcover