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180342330(London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1803). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from ""Philosophical Transactions"" 1803 - Part II. Pp. 383-508 and 8 engraved plates (3 folio size and folded, 1 map), depicting the apparatus for measuring.
180345886(London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1803). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from ""Philosophical Transactions"" 1803 - Part II. Pp. 383-508 and 8 engraved plates (3 folio size and folded, 1 map), depicting the apparatus for measuring. 4 plates with some marginal brownspots.
184994628London, A. M. Nattali 1849 In-4 29 x 23 cm. Reliure moderne demi toile bleu-nuit, dos lisse, tranches dorées, VIII-202 pp., 49 gravures hors texte sous serpentes dont le frontispice, 35 gravvures dans le texte en bandeaux et en culs-de-lampe. Mouillures marginales et angulaires n’atérant pas les planche.
181835291BBWinchester, James Robbins, 1818. In-4°. 1 n.n. p, VI p, 1 n.n.p., 260 p. 1 frontispiece + 11 small engravings. Binding was removed.
1840E0251in-6, 13,5 cm X 22,2 cm, XVI + 488 + XXIX pp, reliure demi-cuir, dos à 5 nerfs, caisson orné de décorations dorées. 3 tranches dorées. 270 gravures sur bois, portraits, gravures sur acier. Indication sur le premier plat d'un livre de prix : "Lycée de Quentin"
18119994757Entrelacs London printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies 1811, 2 volumes In-8 plein veau de l'époque, dos lisses trés ornés de filets, fleurons et entrelacs dorés, piéces de titre et de tomaison. XV + 462 + XII + 544 pages. Mors un peu fragile, légérement fendus en partie supérieure néanmoins bel exemplaire dans une jolie reliure de l'époque. Quelques rousseurs.
180345886London W. Bulmer and Co. 1803. 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1803 - Part II. Pp. 383-508 and 8 engraved plates 3 folio size and folded 1 map depicting the apparatus for measuring. 4 plates with some marginal brownspots. <br/><br/><em>First appearance of an importent paper which contributed to the discussion of the dimension of the earth. William Mudge was appointed in 1791 to the ordnance trigonometrical survey and became superintendent of the survey in 1798 and in that same year was also elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society. Shortly afterwards he completed the first ever measurement of an arc of meridian stretching from Dunnose on the Isle of Wight to Clifton in Yorkshire. This was regarded as a very considerable advance in the scientific work of what had by then become the Ordnance Survey and contributed significantly to the international debate about the precise figure of the earth. </em> unknown
180342330London W. Bulmer and Co. 1803. 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1803 - Part II. Pp. 383-508 and 8 engraved plates 3 folio size and folded 1 map depicting the apparatus for measuring. <br/><br/><em>First appearance of an importent paper which contributed to the discussion of the dimension of the earth. William Mudge was appointed in 1791 to the ordnance trigonometrical survey and became superintendent of the survey in 1798 and in that same year was also elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society. Shortly afterwards he completed the first ever measurement of an arc of meridian stretching from Dunnose on the Isle of Wight to Clifton in Yorkshire. This was regarded as a very considerable advance in the scientific work of what had by then become the Ordnance Survey and contributed significantly to the international debate about the precise figure of the earth. </em> unknown
18783600058Andrew Reid 1878. Volumes 1 - 3 and the supplementary volume. Volume A-E: Edges slightly rubbed. Volume F-R: Backstrip worn with small tear. . Volume S-Z: Backstrip is scuffed. Supplementary volume: Backstrip is scuffed. A couple of pages detached but present. Ex-library With usual stamps and markings In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item5400grams ISBN: Andrew Reid unknown
1840318800London: G. Eyre and A. Spottiswoode 1840. 1st edition. Hardcover. Library copy. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 223 pages; 8º. Subjects: Churches and Institutions. Architecture. Builders. Chapel's. London: G. Eyre and A. Spottiswoode hardcover
1853042736Boston MA: Printed by John Wilson & Son 1853. Book. VG. Hardcover. Presentation Copy. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original 1853 edition vintage rebinding in brown 1/4 cloth green-gray paper covered boards with title portion of original front wrap mounted on front cover inked title on spine panel. vi230 pp. Ex-historical society copy non-circulating book plate mounted inside front cover a few library marks. Inscribed presentation copy to "Library of the New Jersey / Historical Society / with Mr Willard's / best wishes" upper main title page. Modest external wear text block edges a bit toned by age. Firm binding clean interior. Slight corner loss to the first several leaves. A very durable copy. Printed by John Wilson & Son Hardcover
187127357London: James Parker & Co 1871. First Edition. Octavo. Sewn pamphlet removed; cover wrappers if issued lacking; 90pp. Relating to the C of E Judicial Committee's ruling regarding ministerial vestments. James Parker & Co unknown books
184911347London: M. A. Nattali 1849. First Thus. Three-quarter leather over marbled paper boards. Good. J. M. W. Turner W. Collins William Westall S. Prout P. Dewint and others. 4to. Pp. viii 202 plus six pages of advertisements. Frontis. black & white engraving. Illustrated throughout with engravings of artwork by J. M. W. Turner W. Collins William Westall S. Prout P. Dewint and others. Index. Marbled endpapers. Bound in 19th-c. three quarter leather over marbled paper boards with gilt lettering stamped on spine gilt tooling to spine along with raised bands. Edge-wear wear to boards; light age-toning and minor foxing throughout. Bucolic and seaside views of Ramsgate Dover Hastings Folkstone the Isle of Wight and other points on the south coast. Many of the views were first published in Turner's two-vol. set 1826 but this edition with the substantial addition of engravings coupled with the thoroughly revised text create a fresh edition unto itself. M. A. Nattali unknown
1842499621Providence: Knowles and Vose 1842. Softcover. Fine. First edition. Octavo. 24pp. In an early or original tan plain paper wrapper. Inscribed in ink on front cover: “From Col. Barkey Westmoreland N.H. / To the N.H. Historical Soc’yâ€. Slight bump to upper right corner tip a fine bright copy. A survey of the slave trade in the United States and other countries with graphic often horrifying details regarding the carrying capacity of slave ships and mortality rates during the voyages. Signed in letterpress on the final page: “Samuel Boyd Tobey Clerk.†Sabin 52612. Knowles and Vose unknown
1845BL4669Providence R.I.:: B.F. Moore printer 1845. 1845. Small 4to. 53 1; 13 pp. Original printed wrappers; lacks back cover stitched some edge wear. Very good. Rare. B.F. Moore, printer, 1845. unknown books
18913467608London, Stevens and Haynes, 1891. XVI, 240 pp. Original cloth (stamp on title page, library label on spine).
18633468827London, Maxwell, 1863. XXXII, 267 pp. New cloth (stamp on title page).
188645010Boston: Stanley and Usher 1886. first edition. Hardcover. Good . 6 x 9 in. Green cloth boards. No map in this edition. Condition is GOOD ; covers have large faint water stains. Corners spine ends and edges quite worn. Front joint a touch loose but binding is solid. Text very clean endpapers have a few marks. Maine. RGR Stanley and Usher hardcover
1877023660Hope Valley RI: Wood River Advertiser Press 1877. Book. VG-. Original Wraps. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Gray wraps. Modestly soiled covers with some evidence of handling chipped with modest loss at spine extremities and one small spot along front joint minor loss also to top front corner. 942 pp. Interior is generally clean excepting a few scattered soil marks and binding remains firm. Scarce original issue not a later reprint. Very scarce. Wood River Advertiser Press Paperback
1877023692Hope Valley RI: Wood River Advertiser Press 1877. Book. Near Fine. Original Wraps. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Gray wraps. Slightly handled an exceptionally well preserved copy virtually without visible wear slightly foxed along bottom text block edge with very slight surface abrasion on lower front cover barely worth a mention. 942 pp. Interior is clean and bright binding firm spine complete without paper loss. Period "With compliments of" inscription inside front cover name not entirely decipherable - possibly Geo. W. Olney Scarce original issue not a later reprint. Exceptional; we cannot imagine a nicer copy extant. Wood River Advertiser Press Paperback
1830394090London, Colburn and Bentley, 1830. XI, 508 S.; XII, 587 S. Mit gestochenem Porträt. Leder d. Zeit (berieben, Ecken u. Kanten bestoßen, Gelenke gebrochen, Rücken von Band 1 mit großer Fehlstelle). [2 Warenabbildungen]
181835291BBWinchester, James Robbins, 1818. In-4°. 1 n.n. p, VI p, 1 n.n.p., 260 p. 1 frontispiece + 11 small engravings. Binding was removed.
188820472New York: The Welles Publishing Co. 1888. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 5 x 7 1.4 in. 43 pp. Heavy paper wraps text is poetry. Condition is VERY GOOD ; edges rubbed and worn covers toned some loss to spine but the binding is tight. Text bright and unmarked first few blank pgs are dog-eared. Very scarce item. Maine. RGR. The Welles Publishing Co. paperback
1896285895Oxford : Printed for the Society by J. Parker and co. 1896. First Edition. Paperback. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Physical desc.: 2 vol. set continuous paging ; 27 cm.Subject: Fines and recoveries --England --Worcestershire --Land tenure. Series: Worcestershire Historical Society --Publications. Oxford : Printed for the Society by J. Parker and co. paperback
1897184075Oxford : Printed for the Society by J. Parker and co. 1897. First Edition. Paperback. Near fine copies in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight bright clean and especially sharp-cornered. Unread copies with unopened pages.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 460 pages; Physical desc.: iv 460 p. 2 vol. set continuous paging ; 27 cm.Subject: Fines and recoveries --England --Worcestershire --Land tenure. Series: Worcestershire Historical Society --Publications. Oxford : Printed for the Society by J. Parker and co. paperback