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1851200142AG1851. London & New York John Tallis & Company 1851. Original steel engraving / Vintage map. Drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Illustrated and Engraved by D. Pound. Plate Size: 50 cm x 35.5 cm. Sheet Size: 52 cm x 37 cm. Vintage 19th century map / city-plan in very good condition. Published in the Illustrated Atlas And Modern History Of The World Geographical Political Commercial & Statistical Edited By R. Montgomery Martin. Handsome town-plan of Leeds West Yorkshire in Northern England. The River Aire can be seen running through the city. Canals railways street and district areas of the city are also included. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the map. One of the few double page plans published by Tallis. The project of 'The Illustrated Atlas' was designed to be finished just in time for the anxiously awaited "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations" or The Great Exhibition sometimes referred to as the Crystal Palace Exhibition in reference to the temporary structure in which it was held was an international exhibition that took place in Hyde Park London from 1 May to 11 October 1851. It was the first in a series of World's Fairs exhibitions of culture and industry that became popular in the 19th century and it was a much-anticipated event. The Great Exhibition was organized by Henry Cole and Prince Albert husband of the reigning monarch Queen Victoria. It was attended by numerous notable figures of the time including Charles Darwin Samuel Colt members of the Orléanist Royal Family and the writers Charlotte Brontë Charles Dickens Lewis Carroll George Eliot and Alfred Tennyson. Music for the opening was under the direction of Sir George Thomas Smart and the continuous music from the exhibited organs for the Queen's procession was "under the superintendence of William Sterndale Bennett". Wikipedia unknown
1838List2323Claremont 1838. Stampless letter with circular Claremont New Hampshire postmark and 18 ½ cent rate. Fine condition. Fine. An entertaining letter written by Marion Richards of Claremont New Hampshire defending the northern way of life and describing the relative calm in New Hampshire during the Panic of 1837 which apparently had been the subject of previous correspondence between the two. She makes an interesting reference to “female rights†which she says she does not support perhaps also in reference to an earlier conversation. She writes “Your father speaks of the severe effects the course of the administration has had upon your city and consequently upon the high-raised hopes of her citizens; this undoubtedly is true in regard to all; all have been involved as it were in one general ruin and all have suffered. We as individuals it is true felt the change and with others echoed the cry 'hard times' but still in comparison with many suffered little. Embarked in no dangerous enterprise we retrenched our expenses adopting this plain sentiment 'to want no more than may suffice and make that little do'. Politics however interest me only as it affects my father's purse and deprives me of pleasure. Not very patriotic I confess but being neither an advocate of female rights and having a proper sense of the small amount of my influence I leave such like to father and Congress. “ <br /> <br /> The next section contains a detailed defense of the yankee character:â€And now allow me to follow somewhat in your train of thought and speak a good word for the Yankees. With that characteristic trait of a 'thorough-going-Yankee-Down-Easter' I have guessed that you Cousin suppose us to be an antisocial class of people & in order to lead you to a different conclusion I will attempt a slight delineation of sectional character. That we are cautious in the choice of friends is true; & that this caution may be carried so far as to give the impression that we are cold and retiring in our feelings is perhaps equally so; but may not this in the end result to mutual benefit if a friendship is longer in maturing will it not stand a longer & severer test and are not the pleasures arising from a friendship founded on a knowledge of character greater than those based upon supposed merit liable to be broken by any trivial occurrence A cold climate has not exerted its influences over the generous sympathies of our hearts & the social feelings though concealed by a cold exterior can be aroused and glow with as much warmth as in a softer clime. 'Nestled among the mountains' we have imbibed a free independent spirit both in thought & action.†She also discusses the prospect of visiting Newark and writes that it is perhaps more appealing in her imagination than in reality. <br /> <br /> Overall an interesting rumination on the culture of New England and a woman’s perception of life further south during the period. <br /> <br /> $300<br /> <br /> Full transcription follows:<br /> <br /> My Dear Cousin <br /> <br /> The receipt of your kind letter was to me a new and fertile source of gratification. Crowding thoughts that stranger hearts might yet be endeared in the sweet influences of friendship that we though far separated might commune on themes of kindred interest and kindred feeling that I occupied a place in the memory and affections of one under the fond appellation Cousin combined to excite deep and lively emotions and brighten the pleasing visions of the future. As long-tried friends we cannot recall the thoughts and sports of our school-going days; the past is a blank in our acquaintance which memory regrets but for which the present will most cheerfully make amends. Natural impulses of feeling prompt me to lay aside reserve and must excuse me if I betray a spirit of egotism or selfishness by placing ourselves first in importance and write of present plans and expectations. <br /> <br /> Your father speaks of the severe effects the course of the administration has had upon your city and consequently upon the high-raised hopes of her citizens; this undoubtedly is true in regard to all; all have been involved as it were in one general ruin and all have suffered. We as individuals it is true felt the change and with others echoed the cry 'hard times' but still in comparison with many suffered little. Embarked in no dangerous enterprise we retrenched our expenses adopting this plain sentiment 'to want no more than may suffice and make that little do'. Politics however interest me only as it affects my father's purse and deprives me of pleasure. Not very patriotic I confess but being neither an advocate of female rights and having a proper sense of the small amount of my influence I leave such like to father and Congress. In regard to our long contemplated visit I am allowed Hobson's choice or in other words may stay at home and be content. A dear Aunt in the last stages of consumption has required the close attention of my mother for the last four weeks; this with the advanced state of the season the numerous calls in my father's profession will render a journey for the present altogether impracticable. <br /> <br /> Of the general character of the society of your more favored region I have ever entertained the highest opinion. Where superior natural advantages exist we are accustomed to associate with them ideas of a people of a truly open-hearted warm and generous temperament & in so doing are seldom mistaken. Newark and its sister city has in imagination presented many attractions. The unrivalled beauty of the scenery of New York and its environs the works of art as well as nature a desire of novelty have contributed to form a very agreeable picture & make me ardently wish to partake of the hospitality and luxuries of your land; but those I must forego and persuade myself that the pleasures of anticipation are greater than those of participation until circumstances are favorable or I can show a more adventurous spirit than at present. <br /> <br /> And now allow me to follow somewhat in your train of thought and speak a good word for the Yankees. With that characteristic trait of a 'thorough-going-Yankee-Down-Easter' I have guessed that you Cousin suppose us to be an antisocial class of people & in order to lead you to a different conclusion I will attempt a slight delineation of sectional character. That we are cautious in the choice of friends is true; & that this caution may be carried so far as to give the impression that we are cold and retiring in our feelings is perhaps equally so; but may not this in the end result to mutual benefit if a friendship is longer in maturing will it not stand a longer & severer test and are not the pleasures arising from a friendship founded on a knowledge of character greater than those based upon supposed merit liable to be broken by any trivial occurrence A cold climate has not exerted its influences over the generous sympathies of our hearts & the social feelings though concealed by a cold exterior can be aroused and glow with as much warmth as in a softer clime. 'Nestled among the mountains' we have imbibed a free independent spirit both in thought & action. As to honesty little can be said; the venders of wooden nutmegs and pumpkin seeds have in this point injured us much. Pumpkin seeds reminds me of a partial promise of a "Pumpkin Pie'. Now I can pledge you in return not only a pie from one of the sweetest pumpkins of the valley of the Connecticut but the many good things that accompany it & which make it so grateful to the true Yankee. I would mention some of the peculiarities & delights of N.E. but my limits will not permit. <br /> <br /> Accept my warmest thanks for opening a correspondence & be assured that I will cheerfully very cheerfully contribute in my sober way as often as is agreeable to yo. Remember that a friendly letter from you will beguile the long evenings that are fast coming & receive the best wishes of us all. <br /> <br /> Affectionately Yours <br /> Marion Richards<br /> <br /> to <br /> <br /> Sarah C. Richards.<br /> <br /> Claremont Oct. 11th 1838. unknown
190027895Leominster: Kate E. Nichols 1900. First Edition. With over 300 photographic views of Leominster also known as "The Pioneer Plastics City" making all kinds of plastic products including combs. Oblong Folio later black cloth with red morocco lettering label gilt all edges gilt. 361 pp. A fine copy. FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE WORK ON LEOMINSTER REPLETE WITH OVER 300 PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS. Located west of Boston Leominster is the second largest city in Worcester County. At this time in history Leominster had a booming economy with many new fine homes businesses and cultural buildings being built along pleasant streets and busy thoroughfares. Kate E. Nichols hardcover
1808059994London: F.C. and J. Rivington no. 62 St. Paul's Church Yard 1808. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1808. Hardback. Contemporary full black calf-leather; gilt letterd spine. Raised bands. All edges gilt. Original grey end-papers. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD INDEED. vii 172 v pages. Notes: p. 156-172. FULL TITLE: Lessons of the Church of England : taken from the Old Testament as appointed to be read in the morning service on the Sundays and most important holidays throughout the year. With short Notes. 8vo. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. London: F.C. and J. Rivington no. 62 St. Paul's Church Yard. Law and Gilbert printer St. John's-Square Clerkenwell . SCARCE. <br/> <br/> F.C. and J. Rivington, no. 62, St. Paul's Church Yard hardcover
1891057073London: Macmillan & Co. 1891. New Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. LONDON : 1891. Presentation Copy Hardback. Dark-blue pebble-grained cloth; gilt lettered spine. Original black end-papers. Untrimmed edges as issued. Apart from a blind-stamp; Presentation Copy; no owner name or internal markings. Bright tight and clean. Minor wear and dulling only. VERY GOOD INDEED. xii 486 pages. 2pp adverts. WITH FREE COPY of Last Words in the Parish Chrch of Doncaster. By Rev. C. J. Vaughan. LONDON : 1870. CHARLES JOHN VAUGHAN 16 August 1816 - 15 October 1897 was an English scholar and churchman. After his death a marble life-size was installed on Vaughan's tomb-chest in a canopied recess in the north choir-aisle of Llandaff Cathedral S. Wales in 1900. SCARCE. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping Rosley Books for Antiquarian books Cumberland Literature Rarities Theology and History. Both copies VG. SCARCE. <br/> <br/> Macmillan & Co. hardcover
1820342776Publisher; Unknown 1820. First edition. Softcover. Specimen color/red plates 1 5 & 10 pound notes printed on single and double sides loosely inserted. Good copy; edges slightly nicked and dust-dulled as with age. An unread example with unopened pages. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Additional scans and bibliographic detail on request. Date of publication is suggested. Physical description; 14 pp. Dis-bound as issued. Subjects; Bank of England.1800-1850. Bank notes - original currency samples -Great Britain. Banks and banking Central Great Britain. Currency - counterfeit and fraudulent - currency - forgery - nineteenth century. Currency printing - authentic registers. Pole served as Bank governor from 1820-1822 only. Publisher; Unknown paperback
1810246243United Kingdom: Bath printed by Richard Crutwell 1810. Book. Very Good. hardback. hardback octavo original paper covered boards with paper title to spine page edges untrimmed rubbed to extremities but generally a very good tightly bound copy one folding coloured map and four folding engraved plates xix 416pp. Bath, printed by Richard Crutwell Hardcover
1802246242United Kingdom: Bath printed by R Crutwell 1802. Book. Very Good. hardback. hardback originally published in nine volumes and now abridged in two octavos a very good tightly bound set contemporary diced calf rebacked and lettered gilt marbled endpapers with later cloth hinges 26 engraved plates of which 2 folding printed in green 5 folding tables one of which is torn with loss and repaired viii 421 & viii 343pp. Bath, printed by R Crutwell Hardcover
1840051103Baltimore & Charleston: Fielding Lucas Jr. & John P. Beale 1840. First Edition . Hardcover Original Cloth. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 12mo 7" - 7�" tall. Cloth covers blind stamped worn damp stained. Private book plate inside bottom edge & upper corner of all pages damp stained. Paper age toned and foxing but quite legible and not brittle. Richard Fuller a Baptist minister in Beaufort and John England Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Charleston exchanged a number of letters concerning their varying views. The letters were published in the newspapers of the age but here are gathered together into one volume. Bishop England is noted today for his support of full religious freedom somewhat unusual for the time. Starr: Baptist Bibliography #Fo2024. Size: 12mo 7" - 7�" tall. 276 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 pound or less. Category: Religion & Theology; History. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Fielding Lucas, Jr. & John P. Beale hardcover
183438513Edinburgh: Thomas G. Stevenson 1834. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE EDITION OF 27 LETTERS ALMOST ALL OF WHICH ARE HOMOEROTIC MISSIVES FROM THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM TO KING JAMES I BELIEVED TO BE HIS LOVER. 4 xlii 40 pp. 11 of the letters had been printed before with modernized spelling and often bowdlerized; the other 16 are printed here for the first time. ALL 27 LETTERS APPEAR HERE WITH THE ORIGINAL SPELLING AND COMPLETELY UNEXPURGATED. See David M. Bergeron "King James & Letters of Homosexual Desire" Iowa City: University of Iowa Press 1999 chapter 5. EDITION LIMITED TO ONLY 51 COPIES. 8vo. Fore- and lower edges uncut top edge gilt. Attractively bound by J. Larkins signed in 19th-century half morocco and marbled boards. Some wear to extremities of binding. INTERNALLY FINE AND BRIGHT. An early and important monument in the history of homosexuality in Great Britain. <br/><br/> Thomas G. Stevenson hardcover
1835269296Edinburgh : Printed by T. Constable 1835. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in quarter cloth over worn boards with some wear and tear as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Physical description; lxxxviiip 35 leaves of facsims : facsims ; 28 cm. Notes; 82 copies printed. Edited by Sir P. Walker and Alexander Macdonald. Subjects; King James I 1566-1625. Letters. Macdonald Alexander 1791-1850. Anne Queen consort of James I King of England 1574-1619. Edinburgh : [Printed by T. Constable] hardcover
1892463937London : Simpkin & Co ; Winchester : Warren & Son 1892. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked black cloth boards now slightly rubbed at the corners and endbands. Headband shows minor loss. Both joints show tight cracks and are crudely repaired with tape with hinges remaining strong. Edges and endpapers lightly foxed; interior otherwise tight bright and clean. A well-preserved example overall. Series; Hampshire Record Society ; 5. Physical description; xcvi 335 pages 10 leaves of plates : illustrations facsimiles ; 23 cm. Notes; Edited by Walter de Gray Birch 1842-1924. Text in Anglo-Saxon English or Latin. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; New Minster Winchester England History Sources. Hyde Abbey Winchester England History Sources. Liber vitae New Minster Winchester. Church records and registers England Winchester. Martyrologies. Anglo-Saxons England Winchester History Sources. Winchester England Church history. Winchester England Genealogy. Great Britain History Anglo-Saxon period 449-1066 Sources. Great Britain History Medieval period 1066-1485 Sources. London : Simpkin & Co ; Winchester : Warren & Son hardcover
1878030896New England Publishing Company: 1878. 373 pages illustrated. "Laura Dewey Bridgman was born Dec. 21 1829 in Hanover N.H. The author and editor of the present volume was a teacher for five years in the "Perkins Institution and Massachusetts Asylum for the Blind." This volume has a special value in the fact that it preserves the style of the original diary; it records the progress of Laura in detail just as progress was without any attempt to embellish the history; without any attempt to magnify the excellences or to conceal the foibles of the blind-deaf-mute." VERY GOOD HARDCOVER with the original brown-blind stamped covers. Hard Cover. Very Good/Not Issued with a Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. New England Publishing Company: Hardcover
1865057208London: Macmillan & Co. 1865. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1865. Hardback. Original dark-blue sand-grained cloth; gilt lettered spine. Original brown end-papers. Untrimmed edges as issued. Neat stamp of Tyndale Hall College Library Bristol. Label mark to spine foot; otherwise no marks. No owner or internal markings. Bright tight and clean. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD. vi 114 pages. 2pp adverts. CHARLES JOHN VAUGHAN 16 August 1816 - 15 October 1897 was an English scholar and churchman. After his death a marble life-size was installed on Vaughan's tomb-chest in a canopied recess in the north choir-aisle of Llandaff Cathedral S. Wales in 1900. SCARCE. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping Rosley Books for Antiquarian books Cumberland Literature Rarities Theology and History. SCARCE. <br/> <br/> Macmillan & Co. hardcover
1865057283London: Macmillan & Co. 1865. First Edition . Hardcover. Good Plus. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1865. Hardback. Original dark-blue sand-grained cloth; gilt lettered spine. Original black end-papers. Untrimmed edges as issued. Neat owner name; no internal markings. Bright tight and clean. Minor wear to spine. GOOD. vi 114 pages. 2pp adverts. CHARLES JOHN VAUGHAN 16 August 1816 - 15 October 1897 was an English scholar and churchman. After his death a marble life-size was installed on Vaughan's tomb-chest in a canopied recess in the north choir-aisle of Llandaff Cathedral S. Wales in 1900. SCARCE. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping Rosley Books for Antiquarian books Cumberland Literature Rarities Theology and History. SCARCE. <br/> <br/> Macmillan & Co. hardcover
1842279136London : William Pickering 1842. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight bright clean and strong. Minor library marks remain. Physical description; various pagings : port. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Church of Scotland Liturgy ; Texts. Church of Scotland. Book of common order History. London : William Pickering hardcover
1851419717London : Pickering 1851. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original paper-labeled cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: xxv 40426 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Church of England. Book of common prayer History; Church of England Liturgy History; Church of England Liturgy ; Texts; Church of EnglandChurch of England. History; Book of common prayer Church of England; Liturgics. London : Pickering hardcover
18281278<p>Boston: From the Press of the Christian Examiner 1828. Leather_bound. Near Fine. 6 x 8 1/2 inches. 368 pages. Bookplate of Elisabeth Fisher Everett inside front cover. Otherwise pages clean and free of marking soiling or staining. All page edges gilt. Gilt bright. Bound in contemporary full black calf with gilt rolled borders to both boards and gilt dentelles. The spine has four false raised bands with gilt decoration and additional gilt decoration at the head and tail of the spine. Spine also has gilt title "Chapel Services". Owner's name in gilt to front cover. Very light shelf wear to edges and corners. King's Chapel is the oldest church in America with continuous weekly worship services. Its liturgy is a unique hybrid that reflects this history largely based upon the 1662 English Book of Common Prayer . A truly spectacular example of this scarce liturgical work in an unusually well decorated American binding.</p> From the Press of the Christian Examiner
187563190<p>Manchester NH: John B. Clarke. Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn quarter-sized hole in center of spine front free endpaper removed hinges cracked waterstain at lower . corner of title page. 1875. First Edition. Hardcover. 56 plates of engravings of notable residents maps and architectural landmarks. Green cloth binding business directory and advertisements at rear index. History of Manchester New Hampshire and description of contemporary social and governmental institutions residences and some of its leaders. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 463 pages .</p> John B. Clarke hardcover
1851200137AG1851. London & New York The London Printing Company 1851. Original steel engraving / Vintage map. Drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Illustrated and Engraved by H. Watkins. Plate Size: 49 cm x 36 cm. Sheet Size: 51 cm x 37.2 cm. Vintage 19th century map / city-plan in very good condition. Published in the Illustrated Atlas And Modern History Of The World Geographical Political Commercial & Statistical Edited By R. Montgomery Martin. Handsome town-plan of Manchester in the North West of England. The River Irwell can be seen running through the city. Canals railways street and district areas of the city are also included. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the map. One of the few double page plans published by Tallis. The project of 'The Illustrated Atlas' was designed to be finished just in time for the anxiously awaited "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations" or The Great Exhibition sometimes referred to as the Crystal Palace Exhibition in reference to the temporary structure in which it was held was an international exhibition that took place in Hyde Park London from 1 May to 11 October 1851. It was the first in a series of World's Fairs exhibitions of culture and industry that became popular in the 19th century and it was a much-anticipated event. The Great Exhibition was organized by Henry Cole and Prince Albert husband of the reigning monarch Queen Victoria. It was attended by numerous notable figures of the time including Charles Darwin Samuel Colt members of the Orléanist Royal Family and the writers Charlotte Brontë Charles Dickens Lewis Carroll George Eliot and Alfred Tennyson. Music for the opening was under the direction of Sir George Thomas Smart and the continuous music from the exhibited organs for the Queen's procession was "under the superintendence of William Sterndale Bennett". Wikipedia unknown
1898017304Concord NH: The Rumford Press 1898. Book. VG. Cloth. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Red cloth lettered in gilt. Moderately soiled covers mild surface abrasion at bottom front corner but little actual wear. Lightly foxed text block edges. Inscribed by author on front flyleaf to Hon. Henry W. Blair. 167 pp. mostly printed on recto only. Scarce original edition. The Rumford Press Hardcover
1883ZB420950NP 1883. 39 pp. softcover disbound. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. NP paperback
1838401108London : Norris and Son 1838. 1st edition. Softcover. Poor paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Spine worn detached and somewhat stained front cover. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 25p : ill. ; 20 cm. Subjects; Masonry. Freemasonry. England - masonry. 20th century freemasonry. Masonic loggias. Masonic lodge. Freemasonry Rituals. Freemasonry & secret societies. Social Science - Freemasonry & Secret Societies. Lodge ceremonies. Masonry ceremonies. Augustus Frederick Prince Duke of Sussex 1773-1843. London : Norris and Son paperback
183863326London Norris and Son 1838. 8vo. In the original printed wrappers. One plates is detached. Plates with marginal browning otherwise a very fine and clean copy. 25 pp. two folded plates. unknown
1895014613Boston MA: Wright and Potter 1895. Book. Good. Cloth. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Dark blue cloth lettered in gilt on spine panel bevelled edges. Surface scratches to cloth edges and spine extremities rubbed in spots with some exposure at corners. Front hinge split lacking title page otherwise complete and intact. Text block edges are a bit soiled but the interior is clean. iv805 pp. lacking i-ii. Wright and Potter Hardcover
