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191092551Bremen, Niedersachsen-Verlag Carl Schünemann o. J. (ca. 1910). 1910. 99 S. mit zahlreichen s/w Illustrationen, Orig.-Leinen.
191292482Bremen, Niedersachsen Verlag Carl Schünemann 1912. 1912. 87, (1) S. mit sehr vielen s/w Illustrationen und zahlreichen s/w Fotos, Orig.-Leinen.
191892552Bremen, Niedersachsen-Verlag Carl Schünemann o. J. (ca. 1917). 1918. 95 S. mit s/w Illustrationen, Orig.-Karton.
1938120086Glasgow: Daily Record 1938. 1st edition. Nice copy. large octavo. card covers 120pp. b/w plates illusts. Nice catalogue copiously illustrated inc. much Royal content Daily Record unknown
1912717Edinburgh: Cambridge University Press 1912. First edition. Leather Bound. Near Fine. 5 x 7 1/4 inches. lvi 698 numbered pages a 4 leaves lacking a1 initial blank b 16 leaves C 8 leaves 1-21 in 16s 22 14 leaves. All page edges rouged and gilt. An interesting unrecorded variant of Griffiths 1912/2 and 1912/3. Bound in full flexible black leather with gilt cross on front cover and gilt "Common Prayer Scotland / Cambridge" on spine. Pasted inside the rear cover is a manuscript letter dated 18th March 1913 from E.H. Dowden the niece of the noted Irish poet professor and literary critic Edward Dowden whose brother was Bishop of Edinburgh addressed "Dear Dr. Hart" regarding the new Scottish BCP and the effect of the printer's strike upon it and the Scottish Chronicle noting "how useful your American Revision Reports have been" and the current state of revision of the Lectionary among other related subjects also included is a letter from James Pott American agent for Cambridge Univ. Press notifying Dr. Hart of the forwarding of the New Scottish BCP. From the library of Samuel Hart which experienced a fire that damaged a number of books. As a result items from Hart's library are extremely rare. Samuel Hart 1845-1917 was dean of the Berkeley Divinity School the unofficial "middle way" seminary of the Episcopal Church at Middletown Connecticut. In 1886 he became the third custodian of the Standard Book of Common Prayer. In 1892 he became secretary of the House of Bishops. In 1898 he became the fourth historiographer of the Episcopal Church. He served in all three of these offices until his death. In 1893 he was elected Bishop of Vermont but he declined the office. A unique association copy with related correspondence. Cambridge University Press unknown
198435433Atlanta: Atlanta Athletic Club 1984. Wraps. Very good. Stapled wraps. 10" x 7". 16 pages. One photograph inside. Yellow covers with title printed in black on the front. Included with the story is a fund raising card for the "Bobby Jones Room Fund" and a explanatory fund raising copied typed letter from John P. Imlay President of the Atlanta Athletic Club. Atlanta Athletic Club unknown
1922509114Oxford University Press 1922. Leather. VERY GOOD. Church Hymnary d. 1922 Bible and Psalms undated but assumably therabouts. 2323 pp. Metric Psalms and Hymns. Small-format 32mo bound in full-yapp black cowhide leather with pronounced grain gilt stamped lettering to spine and front cover all edges art gilt black place ribbon color maps. Some modest rubbing to the leather around the tips binding remains entirely sound inscription to FFEP verso otherwise text clean and unmarked with little sign of use or wear. Oxford University Press unknown
1903List2990Dover and Chatham Ontario; Edinburgh and Blairgowrie Scotland 1903. Seventy-eight pieces: seven 2.5 x 4†photographs mounted on heavy cardstock; with seventeen letters from Alexander to James Macfarlane fifty-two from James to Alexander Macfarlane and two from others to Alexander Macfarlane. Fourteen from 1853–1882; eleven from 1883–1885; thirteen from 1886; twelve from 1887; thirteen from 1888; eight from 1889–1903. Sorted chronologically. Envelopes good to very good; letters generally near fine. Alexander Macfarlane 1851–1913 was a Scottish physicist mathematician and logician. He earned a D.Sc. from the University of Edinburgh in 1878; following this he would teach at the University of St. Andrews the University of Edinburgh the University of Texas at Austin and Lehigh University. Macfarlane earned a number of accolades including elections to many scientific and mathematical societies and an honorary doctorate from the University of Michigan. After his retirement in 1894 Alexander Macfarlane moved to a farm in Ontario left to him by his uncle James who is his correspondent herein. Much less is known about James Macfarlane; born in Scotland in 1806 he immigrated to North America by way of New York in 1835. He purchased land in Dover Township now Chatham Ontario in 1853 and was elected the town’s reeve in 1879. At the time of this correspondence he was a farmer by occupation. The photographs in the collection—portraits of unknown individuals—are likely his as they are from photography studios in the Brantford and Toronto area and seem to date from before Alexander Macfarlane’s arrival in the colony.<br /> <br /> James Macfarlane’s letters to his nephew mainly written between 1886 and 1889 give detailed descriptions of farm life and logistics in 19th-century Ontario. He grew corn wheat beans clover and hay raised pigs and cows and kept a number of workhorses alongside a few seasonal employees. The elder Macfarlane describes the state of his crops the health of his animals and especially his finances taxes and employees’ wages; he writes of “a constant fear of running aground†March 17 1887. However he also occasionally discusses academic or political affairs – it is unclear what education Macfarlane had or what political experience besides his reeveship but from his writing it seems not insignificant. One prohibition-related incident in 1887 especially stands out:<br /> <br /> “During the night between last Saturday & Sunday there was a dynamite explosion in front of the handsome residence of H. Cummings Esq. of Chatham – damage but no one hurt. It is believed it was the doing of the Chatham grogocracy – Mr. C. favours prohibition – Tories do notâ€. August 10 1887<br /> <br /> This letter dates the incident to late on the 6th or early on the 7th of August 1887; we do not find the explosion mentioned in local newspapers from the time.<br /> <br /> Alexander Macfarlane’s letters which comprise most of the earlier letters in the group focus on his burgeoning academic career. In 1882 when the majority of his letters were written he had applied and was waiting to hear about a position as Chair of Mathematics at University College Dundee now the University of Dundee which was then just being formed. Besides occasional discussions of work in which he is currently engaged Macfarlane writes about his tactics for bettering his chances at the Chair; for example:<br /> <br /> “I have just received some information which indicates that I shall have an excellent chance of being successful. Rev. Mr. Tait who was our minister before he left Blairgowrie for Newport opposite Dundee happens to be a very intimate friend of the founder of the College Miss Baxter of Balgavies. I saw from the first that it would be important to secure his cooperation; he has been very active in his support. Recently he was staying at Balgavies and when the College was discussed he spoke highly in my favour. He has persuaded Miss Baxter to take some active steps in my favour. Copies of all the applications etc. are sent to her which seems to indicate that a proposed appointment is submitted to her for approval.†September 19 1882<br /> <br /> The wait is difficult for Macfarlane and he frequently comments with displeasure on related workplace politics. For instance he is upset by the choice of William Peterson—whom he describes as “a fop†October 3 1882—for Principal of the new university:<br /> <br /> “Peterson had this advantage that many of the electors had a bias in favour of a Classical man for the office of Principal. He got only a second class at Oxford. I say nothing on the subject but I have heard others express an opinion that a mistake has been made.†August 13 1882<br /> <br /> And later:<br /> <br /> “Most people express themselves as greatly surprised at the choice the Dundee Council made of a Principal. My theory of the matter is that Professor Donaldson with the view of furthering his own candidature wished to ingratiate himself with Professor Sellars after he saw that Mr Porter would not be accepted by the Council. I feel that the Council may do anything as they seem nearly incapable of forming an independent opinion.†September 27 1882<br /> <br /> When he does not receive the Chair Macfarlane shares his thoughts with his uncle about the state of Scottish Universities especially that they “have no reputation for scholarship†and that the Scottish people “need not expect learning to flourish at their Universities†November 23 1882.<br /> <br /> Of course Macfarlane’s career turned out fine despite this setback; in 1895 he tells James not unfairly that “I am considered one of the foremost thinkers of the day in the field of exact science†March 21.<br /> <br /> Overall a look at the lives and activities of an uncle and nephew with extremely different careers; of interest both to scholars of Ontario history and farming and to historians of science and higher education. unknown
192053119Glasgow & Edinburgh: R.W. Forsyth Ltd. 1920. 8vo. 166 pp unpaginated. photo-illustrated title including 128 colour serigraph sample plates of Forsyth tartans numerous colour plates text illustraitions. Dark green embossed cloth over beveled boards Arts & Crafts cover art lettering on front cover embossed on back cover minor bumping shelfwear still VG copy w/ former ownership signature on verso of ffep. First edition thus of this lavishly illustrated catalogue of tartans and highland accouterment supplied by Forsyth’s department store in Glasgow and Edinburgh at the beginning of the 20th century. One of the lozenge illustrations on the title shows the landmark Forsyth Building erected in 1906 and was Scotland’s first steel-framed structure and the spire was completed by Gilbert Bayes. R.W. Forsyth, Ltd., hardcover
190418810David Douglas Edinburgh - Central Conservative Office & Central Council of the Scottish National Union 1904. 10th edition. Hardback. Cloth G. viii926pp index Ex-Library Reform Club then Hammersmith Public bookplates a few small stamps gilt numbers of the spine otherwise a nice clean copy. The Campaign Guide was first issued by the Scottish National Union in preparation of the 1892 General Election. The book was fully re-written for each subsequent General Election & this 10th edition contains all the relevant policy & party views of the Boer War in South Africa. The purpose of the book was to bring together Policy & Manifesto for the Conservative & Unionist activists & give them a sound historical grounding in the previous Governments. An interesting historical document. David Douglas, Edinburgh - Central Conservative Office & Central Council of the Scottish National Union hardcover
197925-07-19-di-44480-jmBell and Macfarquhar 1979-01-01. Reprint. hardcover. Used - Acceptable. 11x9x8. All 3 books. Heavy foxing and stains throughout. exterior wear. Very readable copy. Bell and Macfarquhar hardcover
19792512230026Bell and Macfarquhar 1979-01-01. hardcover. Like New. 11x9x8. 3 Volume set. Facsimiles. 4to. Clean unmarked pages. Good bindings and cover. Imprint of the original: Edinburgh: Printed for A. Bell and C. Macfarquhar and sold by Colin Macfarquhar 1768-1771. Facsimile edition published by the Encyclopedia Britannica 1968-1971 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica or a Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. Hardbound in brown faux-leather with gilt titles on spines. Facsimiles have simulated foxing inside but this is to replicate their authentic look. Contents: Vol. 1. A-B; Vol. 2. C-L; Vol. 3 M-Z. This is an oversized or heavy book which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Bell and Macfarquhar hardcover
1971130797Encyclopaedia Britannica 1971. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket as issued. L 4to 9.75 - 12'' tall. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Jacket Condition: No Jacket as issued. Encyclopaedia Britannica 1971. 698 1011 954 pages. Three volumes complete. Facsimile edition. Faux leather. Nice Firm Clean copies ! Slip laid in describing the original condition with 160 copperlate engravings. Size: L 4to 9.75 - 12'' tall. Simulated foxing age spots on this facsimile. Language/Reference::Reference Works Classics/Collectors Series::Classics Modern 6179L 6179L Encyclopaedia Britannica hardcover
1979271480Encyclopedia Britannica. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1979. Facsimile Reprint. Hardcover. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall . Encyclopedia Britannica hardcover
19712311020027Printed for A. Bell and C. Macfarquhar 1971. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. 3 volume set. Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Good bindings and covers. Shelf wear. Clean unmarked pages. Contents: v.1. A-B; v.2. C-L; v.3. M-Z. <br> This is an oversized or heavy book which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Printed for A. Bell and C. Macfarquhar hardcover
197162199Encyclopedia Britannica 1971. Facsimile of 1771 Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: 4to 9 3/4 - 12". 3-volume set complete. Internally clean. Bindings firm. Edges slightly marked. Covers slightly marked. The publication date given above is an estimate only there being no date given in the book. Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 5 kilos. Category: History; Reference. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 62199. . This book is extra heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Encyclopedia Britannica hardcover
1979biblio568<p>Brown covered boards with gilt lettering and design on the spine. Tight binding Unmarked text. Foxing. Cracks on outside Spine Gutters. An Authentic Replica of the First Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica originally published 1768-1771 </p> Encyclopedia Britannica hardcover
199017376Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society 1990. Paperback. Very Good. 16 issues No. 22 1987 - No. 37 1990. Staplebound softcover light shelfwear to covers. Small amount of highlighting to text. Contents clean overall. Also includes separate membership list from 1989 and publication list. Typically 30 to 45 pages each. Tons of genealogy information. B&W illus. Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society paperback
1969GD9-1070London, Charles Skilton, 1969 / 1971 /1976. original cloth binding, 4?, XIII, 430 and XIII, 409 and VIII, 215 pages, Includes index.a very good copy // original Leinenb?nde, 4?, XIII, 430 und XIII, 409 und VIII, 215 Seiten mit Register; Zustand: sehr gut
200019915EMI (Universal Music), 28.02.2000. 1 CD CD
19583554907255041958. Hard Cover. Nairobi: East African Standard 1958. This is the twelfth edition from 1958 originally published as a first edition in 1929. Not issued with a dustwrapper. Publisher's original cobalt blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to the front and back boards and to the spine. The blue boards are bright clean and unfaded. The gold-stamped gilt lettering is crisp highly legible with no fading whatsoever. Pages have aged gracefully to a light cream/off-white. There is no "foxing". The hinges are starting to weaken but are still holding firm. "The Kenya Settlers Cookery Book and Household Guide" published by the East African Standard in Nairobi for the St. Andrews Church Womans Guild isnt just a recipe book it is a historical window into the domestic life of 1950s Kenya. A classic colonial-era Kenyan domestic manual covering cookery household management food preservation Swahili dishes and practical advice for life in East Africa. These editions were produced in relatively small runs and are increasingly difficult to source outside the region. NB: Highly collectible regional African cookbooks continue to rise in demand due to their historical and culinary significance. Excellent for collectors of African history colonial-era cookery or rare international recipe books. Further photographs available upon demand. hardcover
1928506528'Telegraph' Office 1928. Second Edition. Hardcover. VERY GOOD. 494pp. 8vo blue cloth gilt stamped spine lettering. Tips a bit worn and some light dampstains to cover booksellers ticket to RPEP sound and square otherwise with solid binding and clean text. A history of the northern Scottish town of Nairn from prehistoric times through the date of publication. 'Telegraph' Office hardcover
1998109671Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 1998. First Edition. Paperback. Fine. 0x0x0. ISigned by The Author. Signed by The Author Signed by The Author without a dedication to anyone.145pp illustrated HB. New copies. 13 Society of Antiquaries of Scotland monograph Society of Antiquaries of Scotland paperback
198537430National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland 1985. A near miny copy. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Folio. National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland Hardcover
1999Q-0297824899Cassell 1999-12-31. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Cassell hardcover