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1864t0798London: Day & Son. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed with splits to spine. Spine faded. Title page heavily foxed. Occasional foxing elsewhere. 1864. 3rd Edition. Brown/gilt decorated hardback cloth cover. 300mm x 210mm 12" x 8". 80pp plates. 40 tinted plates. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. . Day & Son hardcover
1890W2236Madras India: F. Dunsterville 1890. Elias Frederick Evans Dunsterville probably 1847-1908 exhibited for the Royal Photographic Society in 1896 and became a fellow in 1898. He worked for the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railways in India from 1878 until 1902. During that time he travelled extensively throughout India taking many superb photographs. Provenance: from the collection of Robert N. Dennis who was one of the most important stereoview collectors in the United States. The New York Public Library's "Robert N. Dennis Collection" includes more than 70000 stereoviews from his collection many of which can be viewed on the library's website. Please note that my scanner does not do well with glass stereoviews. All of the glass views I have listed have superb images; when observed through a stereoscope the stereoview has an excellent 3-dimensional effect. Early Printing. Glass. Collectible-Fine-. 3 1/4" by 6 3/4". Photo. F. Dunsterville
1898nsn03aLondon: George Newnes Ltd. G: in good condition without dust jacket as issued. Folding map to rear with repaired tears. Ink inscription and date to fep. Scattered light foxing and occasional marking. 1898. Second Edition. Dark blue-green hardback cloth cover gilt pictorial design and lettering. 250mm x 160mm 10" x 6". xv 480pp; 456pp. 114 plates 1 in colour colour fold-out map. Heavy set extra shipping needed for overseas. In Newnes' beautifully bound two volume edition Nansen describes the innovative design of the Fram built to drift with the Arctic ice and his record-setting trek with Hjalmar Johansen toward the North Pole reaching 86°13.6 & 8242;N the farthest north achieved at the time. The narrative blends scientific observations with personal adventure offering insight into Arctic conditions wildlife and Inuit life. . George Newnes Ltd hardcover
1985332006Portland Oregon: Binford and Mort Publishing 1985. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. Signed and dedicated by the author. pp. 163 SIGNED dated and dedicated by Louis L. Renner on the front free endpaper. ""A biography of Father Thomas Patrick Cunningham 1906-1959. Thomas Cunningham was born in New Zealand his family having a dairy farm of about 100 acres near Mosgiel. ""Cunnningham was deeply attached to his Eskimo practitioners and inolved in their lives… Binford and Mort Publishing hardcover
190512022Warsaw Poland. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1905. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Rubbed at the corners & spine ends with some splitting at the bottom of the spine. Pages are browning a bit at the edges but the contents are fine to very fine. ; This appears to be the first Polish edition of Di Savoia's arctic exploration trip. As one would expect it is in Polish. Many photos but appears to have been published without any of the maps which some editions contain. Translated by Jana Sztolcmana. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 582 pages . hardcover
19912080302106801061Nagasakishinbunsha 1991. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Nagasakishinbunsha paperback
19443882John Murray London 1944. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Very Good Condition/Good. 1st Edition: Introduction by Apsley Cherry-Garrard xxxiii 266 pages 13 plates including 3 in colour by Wilson 1 of which is a double-page reproduced from South Polar Times 2 maps 1 folding. Original covers in PHOTOCOPIED dust jacket for protection. Ink date I.O.W. Nov1938 on front paste down otherwise contents clean. Some spotting mainly to page edges. "About half the book deals with Bowers Antarctic trip. Extensive quotations from other sources primarily Cherry-Garrards Worst Journey . . . in which much of Bowers Pole Trip diary was first published and much from Bowers weekly letters home. The letters are not easily found elsewhere." Conrad Bibliography of Antarctic Exploration. "As the troubles have thickened about us his dauntless spirit ever shone brighter and he remained cheerful hopeful and indomitable to the end." R. F. Scott. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3882. . John Murray hardcover
187545012Longmans Green & Co London 1875. First Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Very Good Condition. Size: 8vo <9 3/4". xxiv 224pp. Rebound with gilt title piece to spine. New end papers fitted. Spine cocked. Slight foxing front/rear pages but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Previous owner's signature in ink. Edges browned. Covers slightly worn. Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Travel & Places; Britain/UK; 19th century; Biography & Autobiography. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 45012. . This book is extra heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Longmans, Green & Co hardcover
192849918Paris: N.D. ND Phot. 1928. Very good. Each photo is 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. Each portfolio has 12 photos so 120 in total. No date but I know these were all purchased in 1928. Photos are numbered and a list is printed on flaps of the portfolios. Condition is Very Good; The portfolios have some edge wear tears and a few missing bits photos are all excellent with no foxing staining etc. N.D. [ND] Phot. unknown
50702283-nnew. unknown
50702283like new. unknown
0243026722.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1830350540Knight and Lacey London 1830-31. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. The Rainhill Trials of 1829 were a landmark event in railway history but the subsequent reports in Mechanics' Magazine from 1830 and 1831 provided deeper insights into the development of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway including its construction costs and early operations. These reports covered ; Preparatory experiments leading up to the railway's full operation ; Detailed descriptions of the railway infrastructure and engineering challenges ; The opening of the railway including the tragic accident that led to the death of William Huskisson a prominent politician ; The performance of the engines including Stephenson's Northumbrian which played a crucial role in early railway operations ; The locomotive designs by Stephenson Braithwaite and Ericsson showcasing innovations in steam-powered transport ; The commencement of goods transport marking the railway's transition into commercial use : and incidents such as derailments including those involving The Meteor and The William the Fourth highlighting early challenges in railway safety. These reports were invaluable in documenting the early successes and setbacks of railway transport shaping future developments in locomotive engineering and railway management. The collection consists of the following complete issues: No. 372 Sept 25th 32 pages; No. 373 Oct 2nd 16 pages; No. 375 Oct 16th 16 pages; No. 378 Nov 6th 16 pages; No. 380 Nov 20th 16 pages; No. 384 Dec 18th 16 pages No. 389 Jan 22nd 16 pages; 1830 & 1831. These seven issues continue the contemporary reporting in this journal of the Rainhill Trials and the development of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. The Rainhill Trials held in October 1829 aimed to test George Stephenson's assertion that locomotives would be the best motive power for the nearly completed Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Five locomotives participated running along a one mile stretch of level track at Rainhill Lancashire. Stephenson's Rocket was the only locomotive to complete the trials and was declared the winner. Consequently the directors of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway decided that locomotives should operate services on their new line awarding George and Robert Stephenson the contract to produce them. The opening ceremony of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway on 15 September 1830 was a significant event attracting notable figures from the government and industry including the Prime Minister the Duke of Wellington. The day began with a procession of eight trains departing from Liverpool for Manchester. The parade was led by Northumbrian driven by George Stephenson and included Phoenix driven by his son Robert; North Star driven by his brother Robert Sr.; and Rocket driven by assistant engineer Joseph Locke. Unfortunately the day was marred by the death of William Huskisson the Member of Parliament for Liverpool who was struck and killed by Rocket at Parkside. Genuine Original and Packed with Innovation! This weekly magazine isn't just a fragment of history it's a window into the cutting-edge advancements of the Victorian era! Since 1823 The Mechanics' Magazine has tackled revolutionary topics from printing presses to vapor baths hydrostatics and hydraulics. It dives into breakthrough safety measures preventing explosive contaminated air while exploring the mechanics of oxy-hydrogen blowpipes and self-laying rail carriages. Every page crackles with Victorian-era engineering brilliance capturing the relentless drive for invention that shaped the modern world! This is an exclusive standalone issue carefully separated from its original volume; authentic original and uniquely crafted. It is not a reprint or reproduction but a distinct piece in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Mechanics' Magazine; New Arrivals; Special Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Knight and Lacey unknown
187434349Philadelphia: Altemus & Co 1874. Album. Good. Quarto. A-Z thumb index followed by 100 numbered pages. Green cloth hardcover with black stamped decorative designs and title on front cover. Rear cover has blind stamped designs. No writing on the A-Z front index. 99 of 100 pages used for neatly cut and pasted down clippings. Light rubs and spots to green cloth binding. Front hinge is cracked. <br /> <br /> Contents include poems prayers and dozens of articles including "Trinidad" "Mount Desert" "Diario De Avisos Carcas" "Peace in Europe" "Notes on Yachting" "The Cities of Giants" poem on the "Battle of Bunker Hill" "Fanny Bartlett. A Romance of Lake Erie" "Telegraph Jack" "Judge Russell" "Southern Chivalry" and much more. The last 4 pages have large folding illustrations including an 1864 President Lincoln election portrait and some steam ships including the Bessemer Channel steamship on page 100. Altemus & Co unknown
18770383571877. Original manuscript. Very Good. 4pp octavo written in sepia ink on a single folded leaf; top few lines of first page are cross-hatched as the writer finishes up her message. In the original mailing envelope torn open addressed to Hannah Pancoast Mount Holly Burlington Co. New Jersey with a three-cent stamp postmarked at Philadelphia. Addressed to “My dearest H.†the writer says she received her letter when she was about to leave Paris but is writing her a less “hurried†reply now that she’s aboard ship although “it seems impossible to give thee an idea of the joy of the whole summer.†The rest of the letter is rhapsodic in its report of the beauties of Italy and Switzerland. The writer who notes that only 8 of “our party…went through Italy entirely†mentions seeing Naples Pompeii taking “lovely rides on the Bay of Naples†and “days at Rome sightseeing.†She then spent “day after day at Venice…riding in those gondolas a lazy dreaming life…†and including a trip from there to “the island where Byron spent so much of his time†San Lazarro degli Armeni. “The glory of the beauty of some of the past scenes can never fade from memory†and she singles out the ride from Pisa to Genoa with its tunnels and sights of “fishermen and …children…and little parties in bathing….†as especially charming. She was equally taken with the beauties of “Switzerland with its lakes†where she accomplished “the ascent of the Rigi†mountain near Lake Lucerne and also crossed the unforgettable mountain passes. She concludes “But I must tell thee all about this†in person and goes on to describe shipboard life. “There are ten Rev. gentlemen on board and they have family worship twice a day.†There is also “a great deal of musical talent on board…quite a concert…and last night a comical school. Miss Florence would have nejoyed the fun…fancy readings and recitations then one is asked to promenade and play games.†she also plays two-hour chess games with a “prof. from Georgia†and then with “another gentlemanâ€. She opines “this is a lazy life†and says she’ll be happy to see her “dear ones†next week lists them all and ends with “Han I long to see thee and tell thee of the romances of this whole summer outing…†Unsigned. We find online that Hannah H. Pancoast was born 28 May 1862 the daughter of Joseph Pancoast and Susan Thompson of Salem County New Jersey. the “Steamship Bolivia†was an Anchor Line ship built by Glasgow’s Robert Duncan Co. and launched in 1873. unknown
Birthe L. Clausen, edNot in perfect condition. unknown
1893D108611893. Hardcover. Fine. Dated 1893 sketchbook album in oblong 12mo 120 x 170mm manuscript in pencil with drawings and notes; 40 cream sheets lightly aged at edges 2 sheets are blank. The sketches are generally of building façades captured from a distance but also with some extreme close-ups of sculptural details or decoration on the monuments from gothic towers to ornate door hinges. Some sketches are accompanied with notes by the artist and most are captioned with the site or dated with the month and year being 93. The formatting of the date and spelling throughout suggest this album belonged to an American traveler who visited several sites in Western Europe during the spring of 1893. The drawings are accomplished works of art done by a skillful hand perhaps a novice architect others are barely sketched perhaps unfinished but displaying an interesting narrative which weaves moments of voyage through Martigny St. Maurice and Lausanne in Switzerland; Heidelberg Castle Mainz Cathedral Mayence and Cologne Germany; Utrecht and Holland; and cathedrals at Soissons and Reims in France. Original canvas covers with elastic strap somewhat loose back cover splitting otherwise sound and in very good condition. Inside there is a label of the Carlo Cogiola store in Milan. A great little item full of classic yet original views of historical churches and building parts. <br/><br/> hardcover
192036670Maine: n.p. 1920. Leather bound. Good. Oblong soft red leather ledger. Approximately 6.5" x 4.5." 64 leaves. Printed title page and explanation page. 60 pages used for writing down records. Several blank pages. Front cover shows light scratches a small stain and light creases. Small ink stain on a couple of blank pages towards the back else contents are clean. <br /> <br /> Records are written in columns for the first 56 pages. Column heading include date start time cyclo arrival time cyclo distance delays net running time average miles per hour roads party and remarks. Several empty pages until 4 pages of manuscript written in the memoranda section. The last note in this section is dated 1927. Alphabetical thumb index for expense records towards the back was not used. Title page does not have the name of the driver. However written at the bottom of the page is "1917 Ford #1750755 1921 Reg # 49290 Maine."Early trips recorded to Plymouth New Bedford Concord Boston Harvard Boothbay Harbor etc. Last driving record recorded August 1926. Although a date of 1927 recorded in the Memoranda section. A presentation card to "Uncle Charlie" enclosed with the inscription "may the roads be good the pleasure great and the blowouts few. n.p. unknown
19953730Asheville NC: The Captain's Bookshelf/Elizabeth Kostova 1995. Galley of the first edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine/Fine/Fine. 4to 12"x9.5". 193pp. unpaginated volume with loose colored plates. This is a set of two pre-publication galleys: one has text B&W frontis B&W cuts & no plates the other is blank with the loose color plates inserted chronologically. The published edition was limited to 310 copies. Red cloth-covered boards with giltstamped titles to spines illustrated map endpapers. Photographic dust jackets covered in protective mylar. This is Elizabeth Kostova's first book it is NOT signed by Kostova. The Captain's Bookshelf/Elizabeth Kostova hardcover
7917Original Soo-Pacific railroad guide detailing Pacific Coast routes during the 1931 season. Includes schedule destinations and "notes by the way" that describe the scenery along the routes. Includes a section on the Canadian Pacific lines from Vancouver where Soo-Pacific stops to Alaska. Four interior maps as well as two full page B/W photographs. Original illustrated wraps. Light soiling to covers and a hint of wear at edges. A very attractive railroad guide detailing routes to Seattle WA from Chicago and beyond. unknown
23666Very good. 7.25" x 10.25" string-tied photograph album containing 82 images: 76 black and white snapshots ranging in size from 2.25" x 3.25" to 2.75" x 4.5" and six real photo postcards all glued to album pages. Photos and album in very good condition. This album was compiled by Morris LaMountain 1923-1976 of Westport New York while he was serving about the ammunition ship USS Nitro during World War II. In 1943 the ship made two trips to a naval base in Recife Brazil carrying ammunition to support the US. Navy's South American patrols. The album includes some military images both American and Brazilian but primarily consists of interesting street scenes in Brazil. Other than the real photos postcards of scenes in Rio and Sao Paolo none of the images are captioned but those with landmarks we have been able to identify were taken in Recife and the surrounding region. They include shots of boats in port city and rural streets markets street vendors and their wares grass huts streetcars a church in Guararapes and at least 15 images of costumed people parading through the streets as part of Carnival festivities. unknown
192311397San Francisco: Dollar Steamship Line. Fine. 1923;1925. Ephemera. 9"x4" printed folding brochures; fold-out to 15"x 9" schedule on one side list of Officers & Agents and descriptions of service features on the other. Handstamp of R. B. Schutten Agent Los Angeles on front of schedule No. 3 in ruled box. . Dollar Steamship Line unknown
2006054773Noumea: Societe d'Etudes Historiques De La Nouvelle-Caledonie. 2006. HEAVY-will require additional postage to most destinations. 2 volumes in slipcase. 458 461pp index bw & col ills place marker ribbons. Pictorial boards issued without jackets in cream card slipcase decorated with facsimile manuscript. As new. From the journals of Nicolas Ratzel a french land surveyor in New Caledonia during the latter years of the 19th century until WWII. Text in French/en Francais. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Slipcase. 4to. Societe d'Etudes Historiques De La Nouvelle-Caledonie. Hardcover
20069758San Francisco: The Book Club of California 2006-2007. Fine. 2006. Prints. BCC Keepsakes. 10" x 8". Fourteen travel poster color reproductions in each portfolio. Scanning and Printing by The Castle Press Pasadena. Both in original BCC printed mailing envelopes. Covering the historic period between 1896 and 1965 these travel posters celebrate the Golden States grandeur from its sunny beaches and lush valleys to its majestic mountain tops. The text by Victoria Dailey and Steve Turner documents in detail the artist printer and significance of each design. . The Book Club of California 2006-2007 unknown
19964820023Rio de Janeiro: Livraria Francisco Alves Editora 1996. Softcover. Very Good in No Dust Jacket dust jacket. Book is in the Portuguese language. Sound binding. Clean and bright pages. Wraps have light handling wear. Short writings by Mozambique-born Brazilian author Ruy Alexandre Guerra Coelho Pereira 1931- . Portuguese Edition; 8.25" tall; 225 pages. Livraria Francisco Alves Editora unknown
