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2989Engraved vignette on title and engraved head- & tailpieces. 2 p.l. xiv 175 pp. Large 4to cont. mottled calf expertly rebacked & recornered by Aquarius spine richly gilt red morocco lettering piece on spine. London: W. Pearson for the Author 1718. First edition and a fine copy of this classic on the theory of probability; it is dedicated to Isaac Newton who was a personal friend of the author. "His work on the theory of probability surpasses anything done by any other mathematician except P.S. Laplace. His principal contributions are his investigations respecting the Duration of Play his Theory of Recurring Series and his extension of the value of Daniel Bernoulli's theorem by the aid of Stirling's theorem."-Cajori A History of Mathematics p. 230. Nice copy. ❧ Babson 181-"He was among the intimate friends of Newton to whom this book is dedicated. It is the second book devoted entirely to the theory of probability and a classic on the subject." Stigler The History of Statistics pp. 70-85. Tomash M 114. unknown books
177027221London: Sold by E. and C. Dilly; W. Harris; J. Gurney J. Robinson; and B. Tomkins 1770. First edition. Quarterbound morocco over marbled paper-covered boards. Lacking the half-title in some copies spine and boards worn with some loss at the extremities initials to free endpaper light foxing on the title page some offsetting throughout; overall a good to very good copy. vi 1 123 1 pp. 12mo. Abraham Booth 1734-1806 published the Death of Legal Hope as a supplement to his earlier Reigh of Grace which was directed against the extremes of Arminianism and antinominism. RLIN and OCLC show only 7 copies with an additional 6 listed in the ESTC. ESTCT88205. Starr B4038. Sold by E. and C. Dilly; W. Harris; J. Gurney, J. Robinson; and B. Tomkins hardcover books
1930345883New York: The Davidson Press 1930. Hardcover. Very Good. Owner's bookplate on front pastedown pen notations on front fly spine ends and corners worn some pages creased else very good. The Davidson Press hardcover books
194822686Mount Vernon: Golden Eagle Press 1948. First edition thus. Hardcover. Orig. cream decorated boards. Fine. 22 pages. 21.5 x 13 cm. Double page drawing by Andre Masson printed by S.A. Jacobs in Janson type. Golden Eagle Press hardcover books
197935167London: Oxford University Press 1979. Cloth. Very Good. Octavo. Dust jacket. 968 pp. Oxford University Press unknown books
194423835Garden City: Doubleday Doran and Company 1944. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Fine copy in a fine bright dust jacket virtually as new. With bibliography and index. <br/><br/> Doubleday, Doran and Company hardcover books
194835185London: Cassell 1948. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. Full light gray boards. 330 pp. In worn dustjacket. Endpapers browned; outer edges spotted. Cassell hardcover books
194844119London: Cassell 1948. First Edition. 8vo pp. 330. Bibliography index. A VG tight copy in somewhat chipped and browned dj. Cassell unknown books
1948102941London: Cassell 1948. hardcover. very good/very good-. v 330pp. 8vo cloth d.w.; head of spine lightly worn dust wrapper chipped. London: Cassell & Company 1948. A very good copy in a very good - dust wrapper.<br/><br/> Cassell unknown books
18942311448Harrogate Tennessee: Lincoln Memorial University 1894. Limited Edition. Full-Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. Limited edition #399 of an unspecified limitation this set 'especially prepared for Harry J. Williams.' Signed by John Wesley Hill opposite limitation page. Copyright page states 1894 but this is clearly reproduced from the plates of the original - this set is circa 1905. Volume 1 has very minor discoloration to edges of cloth on rear board minor wear to corners spine a bit faded. Complete in twelve hardcover volumes. Red full leather gilt titles & decorations top edges gilt decorative endpapers. A complete collection of Abraham Lincoln's works including speeches letters biographical writings etc. with an introduction by John Wesley Hill and special articles by various other contributors. The editors were Lincoln's private secretary and assistant secretary and also served in various other governmental roles Hay going on to become Secretary of State under McKinley and Roosevelt. Nicolay and Hay are perhaps best known for their ten-volume biographical history of Lincoln's administration originally published serially in The Century Magazine beginning in 1886 -- it remains one of the more exhaustive and personal accounts of the life of the 16th President of the United States and is notable for the inclusion of facsimiles of original drafts of important documents most importantly the Emancipation Proclamation. This set includes facsimiles of original correspondence and documents reproductions of contemporary photographs and engravings etc. Lincoln Memorial University hardcover books
18942283609Lincoln Memorial University 1894. Limited Edition. Full-Leather. Near Fine/No Jacket. Limited edition #212 of an unspecified limitation this set 'especially prepared for Ann Emerson Strong to whom it was presented by her father Pritchard H. Strong. Copyright page states 1894 but this is clearly reproduced from the plates of the original - this set is circa 1905. Small chip from spine head of volume 7 1/4 inch tear to spine head of first volume otherwise an excellent set small bookplate with initials A.E.S. on front endpaper of first volume. Complete in twelve hardcover volumes. Red full leather gilt titles & decorations top edges gilt decorative endpapers. A complete collection of Abraham Lincoln's works including speeches letters biographical writings etc. with an introduction by John Wesley Hill and special articles by various other contributors. The editors were Lincoln's private secretary and assistant secretary and also served in various other governmental roles Hay going on to become Secretary of State under McKinley and Roosevelt. Nicolay and Hay are perhaps best known for their ten-volume biographical history of Lincoln's administration originally published serially in The Century Magazine beginning in 1886 -- it remains one of the more exhaustive and personal accounts of the life of the 16th President of the United States and is notable for the inclusion of facsimiles of original drafts of important documents most importantly the Emancipation Proclamation. This set includes facsimiles of original correspondence and documents reproductions of contemporary photographs and engravings etc. Lincoln Memorial University hardcover books
1953ULINCOL00mfAbraham Lincoln Association 1953. Very Good. Lincoln Abraham. The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln 9 volumes. Basler Roy P. New Brunswick: Abraham Lincoln Association 1953. 519 533 555 563 554 562 551 595 377pp. Indexed. 8vo. Grey cloth. Book condition: Very good with bumped corners and lightly caved or rolled spines. Moisture stains on rear cover of volume 1. Abraham Lincoln Association hardcover books
1953291062New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press 1953. hardcover. very good. Edited by Roy P. Basler. Black & white illustrations facsimiles. 9 volumes. Thick 8vo grey cloth blue spine labels. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press 1953-5. History Book Club Edition. Very good .<br/><br/> Rutgers University Press unknown books
031249New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press. History Book Club Edition. 1953-1955. The Abraham Lincoln Association Springfield Illinois. Roy P. Basler editor. 9 vols. complete b/w illus. original grey cloth. Contents: v. 1 1824-1848. v. 2 1848-1858. v. 3 1858-1860. v. 4 1860-1861. v. 5 1861-1862. v. 6 1862-1863. v. 7 1863-1864. v. 8 1864-1865. v. 9 Index. Rutgers University Press unknown books
19731298066Toronto: University of Toronto Press 1973. Corrected First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo; VG/VG; red spine with white text; jacket has rubbing edgewear sticker on spine slight age toning; boards are strong and clean; textblock has name stamped on half title page faint spotting on head edge otherwise clean; pp 196. 1298066. Full-priced Rockville. University of Toronto Press hardcover books
1961156311New York: Bantam Books 1961. First edition. Softcover. Pairs text by Abraham Lincoln with numerous black and white images by Mathew Brady. A very good plus copy in wrappers with some minor wear and some light curling to the edges. Bantam Books unknown books
1928480341928. EPSTEIN Abraham. THE CHALLENGE OF THE AGED. With an Introduction by Jane Addams. NY: Macy-Masius: The Vanguard Press 1928. 8vo. grey cloth stamped in gilt. First Edition. Signed presentation by Epstein on front endpaper to a well-known financier & banker: "To Frank A. Vanderlip with high esteem and warmest regards Abraham Epstein March 21 1929." Good. $125.00. <br/><br/> hardcover books
200134852New York: Picador 2001. <br><br>Advance Uncorrected Proofs." A Nuyorican author. Illustrated wrappers in "Sunday comics style." Very good. Picador unknown books
1335545London: Robert Sayer. Hardcover. Folio unpaginated. Half-bound in green-cloth and leather. Rebound. Mild rubbing and abrasions to leather; small area of cloth has peeled up from rear board. Pencil notation to verso of front free end paper. Inscription in ink to head of Introduction. Title page has been remargined though large portion is missing at head. Foxing creasing and soiling throughout text. Includes numerous architectural illustrations diagrams and floor-plans. Binding is sturdy. Good copy only. shelved in Allan's Office; Spine is tan leather with six raised bands; gilt text in black box at head. 1335545. FP New Rockville Stock. Robert Sayer hardcover books
196742385NY: Da Capo Press 1967. Hardcover. Very good. Facsimile of the 1758 London edition. 16pp 60 plates. Previous owner's blindstamp on front free endpaper and half title else a very good hardback bound in publisher's red cloth and issued without a jacket. <br/><br/> Da Capo Press hardcover books
199244834Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions 1992. Paperback. 115p. very good first edition trade paperback original in pictorial wraps. First book by the Nuyorican writer. Milkweed Editions paperback books
1992105537Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions 1992. Paperback. 115p. illustrations very good first edition trade paperback original in pictorial wraps front corner creased. Personal inscription signed by the Puerto Rican-American author his first book. Milkweed Editions paperback books
1999147416Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions 1999. Paperback. 115p. illustrations first printing of the revised edition very good trade paperback in pictorial wraps. Milkweed Editions paperback books
1992916764Minneapolis: Milkweed. 1992. Fine in wrappers. Unless otherwise noted our first editions are first printings. First Edition. Softcover. Fine. Milkweed paperback books
184238683Hamilton Ontario: Ruthven's Book and Job Office 1842. 8vo. English and Mohawk text on facing pages. viii 456pp. Contemporary blue calf flat spine ruled and lettered in gilt.<br/> <br/>A fine copy of a scarce Book of Common Prayer in Mohawk.<br/> <br/>"Rev. Abraham Nelles archdeacon of Brant Ontario was born at Grimsby Ont. December 25 1805 and died December 20 1884. He was chief missionary of the New England Company to the Six Nation Indians for 53 years being first appointed as assistant missionary in 1829" Pilling. The Collects Services of Baptism etc. etc. translated by John Hill Junr. appear in Mohawk for the first time in this edition of the prayer book. Nelles proposed this edition for the use of the Grand River Mohawks. "This is the most complete of all editions of the Mohawk Prayer Book" Wright. Scarce.<br/> <br/>Pilling 2735; Sabin 6352; TPL 1st Supplement 5228; Wright Early Prayer Books of America p.40. Ruthven's Book and Job Office unknown books
