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192739721Boston: Charles E. Goodspeed & Co. 1927. 4to. 129 pp. b/w plates. <br /><br />With a signed etching and a signed lithograph by Wales. Each image includes a descriptive paragraph. Those relating to the lithographed vessels are quite a bit longer. Laid in is a copy of Louis A. Holman's monograph done for Goodspeed entitled "George C. Wales Etcher of the Sea." Bos. 1922. 12 mo 30 pp. b/w ills. With a checklist of Wales' etchings. A few cover spots water mark on backstrip. Internally clean. Charles E. Goodspeed & Co. books
195236970NY:: Philosophical Library. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1952. Hardcover. First edition. Very good in a very good minor shelf wear and age toning dust jacket. . Philosophical Library, hardcover books
20032172707Broadman & Holman Publishers 2003. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition. Light edge wear to jacket. Broadman & Holman Publishers hardcover books
1915237831Windsor 1915. 24 gelatin silver prints many being enlarged duplicates some later; captioned in type some captioned on rear in Edward's hand. Folio. In close slipcase. 24 gelatin silver prints many being enlarged duplicates some later; captioned in type some captioned on rear in Edward's hand. Folio. Includes: Princess Mary 4; the Hon. Sybil "Portia" Cadogan 2; Prince Henry with the same; Princess Mary with the Hon. Sybil Cadogan and others 2; George V with the Hon. Harry Stonor and Lord Milner Frogmore Gardens; Princess Mary with Mrs. Sneyd and the Hon. Harry Stoner; George V Queen Mary and Princess Mary inscribed by the Prince of Wales "Mama Papa Mary"; Princess Mary and Queen Mary inscribed by the Prince of Wales "Mary Mama" and on the reverse "Windsor Aug 1915 on the castle terrace unknown books
1898317629London: Macmillan 1898. Illustrated by Joseph Pennell and Hugh Thomson. xiv 474pp. 8vo. Three quarters modern mottled calf and marbled boards. Fine. Illustrated by Joseph Pennell and Hugh Thomson. xiv 474pp. 8vo. Macmillan unknown books
1865018607Chicago: Tribune Company's Book and Job Printing Office 1865. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 240 pages of text. Newly and professionally rebound in green cloth with a paper spine label. The top of the title page was trimmed and has been filled in with archival paper. The title page and following page were light-bleached and cleaned. The remainder of the text has scattered soiling and staining. First edition. Tribune Company's Book and Job Printing Office Hardcover books
1991038917Boston Etc.: Little Brown and Company 1991. 1st Edition. 159 1p. colored illus. dj oblong quarto format. Little, Brown and Company unknown books
199146518Boston: Little Brown & Co 1991. First Edition. First printing. Oblong octavo 24 x 28cm; foil-stamped grey publisher's cloth in pictorial dustwrapper; 159pp. Light dust-soiling and shelf wear; sunning and edge rolling along inner wrapper extremities. Near Fine.<br/><br/>Charles Prince of Wales reveals his artistic side in this book which showcases seventy of his painted landscapes in the U.K. continental Europe and further abroad. Accompanied by commentary from the artist himself as well as a foreword from Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and an introductory appreciation by John Ward. Little, Brown & Co unknown books
1896511251896. Australia. New South Wales. Leibius G.H. and R.R. Garran Editors. Index of Cases Judicially Noticed in the Courts of New South Wales and On Appeal Therefrom 1825-1895. Being a List of all Cases Cited in Judgements. The Supreme Court Reports Knox's Reports Supreme Court Reports New series New South Wales Law Reports Tarleton's Term Reports Weekly Notes and Bankruptcy Cases 1862-1895 And in the Appendices to Stephen's Supplement Wilkinsons's Magistrate Foster's District Court Practice Browning's Municipalities Act And Salusbury's Bankruptcy Acts. With an Appendix of Cases Judicially Noticed in Legge's Selection of Supreme Court Cases 1825-1862. Sydney: Hayes Brothers 1896. iv 388 pp. Octavo 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Original cloth blind frames to boards gilt title to spine. Light shelfwear with some rubbing to extremities fading to spine internally clean. Ex-library. Location label to spine small stamp to title page. $150. Only edition. OCLC locates 1 copy. Sweet & Maxwell A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth 6:32. unknown books
183933199London: Printed for Leigh and Son 1839. Fourth edition with considerable Additions and improvements. Frontispiece large folding map for the guide hinged with tape to front pastedown 16 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches partially handcolored. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary purple cloth with panel reading "Leigh's Guide to Wales and Monmouthshire" showing Conway Castle laid down on upper cover. Cloth faded with some browning and rubbing upper joint cracked some tears in cloth waterstaining in gutter at front some marginal staining and light browning else very good with the 1840 signature of Charles Marin on the endpaper. Fourth edition with considerable Additions and improvements. Frontispiece large folding map for the guide hinged with tape to front pastedown 16 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches partially handcolored. 1 vols. 8vo. "Ladies of Llangollen" Walking Tours. Among the notables described are the "Ladies of Llangollen" Lady Eleanor Butler and the Hon. Miss Ponsonby. Printed for Leigh and Son unknown books
186734940Philadelphia: Lea 1867. <p>Wales Philip Skinner 1837-1906. Mechanical therapeutics. A practical treatise on surgical apparatus appliances and elementary operations. . . . 8vo. xxiv 33-685 3pp.; 32pp. adverts. 642 wood-engraved text illustrations. Philadelphia: Henry C. Lea 1867. Full 19th century sheep a little rubbed but sound. Light toning occasional faint foxing but very good. Ownership signature and stamps on front free endpaper.</p> <p>First Edition of a comprehensive account with 642 illustrations of medical and surgical equipment developed and used during and immediately after the Civil War. Wales served as a naval surgeon during the Civil War and was Surgeon-General of the navy from 1879-84; he was one of the surgeons who attended President Garfield after the president was shot by an assassin on July 2 1881. This book is ususually scarce and generally little-known. Rutkow OR20.</p> . Lea unknown books
1962272465New York: Anchor Books 1962. Softcover. Near Fine. Revised. Revised Edition. Near fine mass market paperback with a lightly faded and stained spine and lightly browned back cover edges. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. Anchor Books paperback books
197132747Cambridge MA: Harvard University 1971. First Edition. 4to pp. 488. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. A nice copy in slightly soiled and chipped dj. Organized into five categories: subsistence shelter clothing ritual and recreation this owrk also discusses broader issues of culture change obsolescence differential acculturation and cultural homogeneity. Harvard University unknown books
195322461London: Golden Cockerel Press. 1953. Hardcover. #78 of 300. Hardcover showing slight dampstaining to front and rear boards. Interior free end papers are waterstained with stain showing on a few of the interior pages too. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . Golden Cockerel Press hardcover books
187827939208 Broadway Cor. Fulton St. New York: Department of Docks Evening Post Steam Presses 1878. First Edition. Wraps. Very Good. First Edition. 80 pages plus 3 plates two of which are folding. 8vo 5 3/4 x 9 inches. Printed tan wrappers string stitched. Additionally three stab holes at spine probably was in a bound volume at some point. Bright and clean internally inked "10" upper right front wrapper. Wraps. The first 28 pages are financial in nature and include transactions from May 1st 1876 through April 30th 1877. The next section is the report of the Engineer-in-chief who reports on several projects including the New Pier No. 1. N.R. Canal and King Street sections and other areas. The folding plates depict a section and of a bulk head wall King St. section. Â The last plate is an isometrical sketch of concrete blocks showing binding frames. The following section is again financials showing what tasks were accomplished and then a report of the Treasurer. Â A useful document for those interested in Dock related projects in NYC during this time period. [ Department of Docks ] Evening Post Steam Presses unknown books
16730Scotland Photo Album Young lady's photo book records pastoral scenes from Scotland and Wales c. 1912 with handwritten captions and four inscriptions from friends. 27 gelatin silver print photographs 3.5 x 2.5 in. A photographic efforts and to document the scenes of village life in Galloway still relatively untouched by time at the turn of the century. Original textured paper boards. 6 x 5 in. Portrait of a lady inset cameo front cover and green faux leather covers. 58 pages. Inscribed on front end page "To Maggie with Love & Best wishes for a Merry Xmas". Photos from the Galloway region of Scotland with landmarks such as Threave Castle Loch Ken Loch Dee Bridge of Dee The River Dee Dundrennan Abbey and Carlingwark Loch. Striking portrait of a besuited man identified in caption as "The Laird o' Meikk yette" smoking a pipe and staring straight at the viewer seated outdoors next to a hunting dog. <br/><br/>She has titled in ink most scenes including "Raider's Brig." "A Galloway Moor" "Threave Castle" "Loch Ken" "Raider's Land" "Dundrennan Abbey" Among the human subjects are an elegant old man posed with his dog and pipe "The Laird o'Meikleyetto" peasants involved in "Sheep Washing"There are more personal markers of the girl who owned this album such as portraits of various family members. Some show a great deal of owner's personality such as the photo captioned "Studies in Expressions" in which 8 children & 1 dog sit for a group portrait all showing different states of interest excitement and utter boredom. Four handwritten entries one dated 1912 from friends include pithy sayings and lines of poetry conveying dear friendship; one even uses a metaphor of college and education to describe the rigors of life. "All life is a school a preparation a purpose; nor can we pass current in a high college if we do not undergo the reduin of education in the lower one." "Instead of a gem or even a flower last the gift of a lovely thought into the heart of a friend." "Friendship of itself a holy tie is made more sacred by adversity." Also includes pastoral scenes of farmers livestock and other laborers. Scenes such as Salmon Netting show 8 workers taking a moment's rest while casting nets in a rushing river. "Sheep Washing" shows a herd of sheep lined up next to a river in which they are being "washed" by 4 farm workers. Additionally there are photos of an ocean harbor and shipyard. A photo of a rocky coast is identified in the cpation as Llandudno a seaside resort town in Wales. The photos appear to have been printed at home with varying success. Her method and materials change over time suggesting an ongoing effort. Last 10 sheets detached from binding. Wear to extremities of cover. Photos in very good condition. unknown books
197642192Risca Newport: Starling Press 1976. First Edition. 12mo. Pictorial card wrappers; 55pp; illus. Moderate external wear to wrappers; Very Good. Starling Press unknown books
89154Royal Christmas card bearing a full-color family photograph of Prince Charles Princess Diana and the young Princes William and Harry. Boldly inscribed by Charles Prince of Wales "Valerie - from Charles" and Diana Princess of Wales "Diana." The Christmas card measures 14 inches by 6 inches embossed with the Royal Order of the Garter motto and Spencer family coat of arms. In fine condition. An exceptional example. Charles Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer were married on July 29th 1981 at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London the ceremony reached a global television audience of over 750 million viewers. The royal couple had two sons princes Harry and William who became second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess of Wales Diana became involved with dozens of charities including the Landmine Survivors Network British Lung Foundation British Deaf Association Meningitis Trust and the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children among a roster of others. Throughout her marriage to Prince Charles she remained an object of worldwide interest; her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997 drew substantial media attention and extensive public mourning throughout the world. unknown books
19831146381983. Royal 1983 Christmas card bearing two royal seals and an original color photograph of Diana Princess of Wales Prince Charles and the young Princes William. Inscribed by Prince Charles "To you both Charles and" signed by Princess Diana "Diana." In near fine condition. Charles Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer were married on July 29th 1981 at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London the ceremony reached a global television audience of over 750 million viewers. The royal couple had two sons princes Harry and William who became second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess of Wales Diana became involved with dozens of charities including the Landmine Survivors Network British Lung Foundation British Deaf Association Meningitis Trust and the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children among a roster of others. Throughout her marriage to Prince Charles she remained an object of worldwide interest; her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997 drew substantial media attention and extensive public mourning throughout the world. unknown books
112971Royal Christmas card bearing two royal seals to the front panel and an original color photograph of Diana Princess of Wales Prince Charles and the young Princes William and Harry. Warmly inscribed by Princess Diana "To you both from the four of us Diana" and signed by Prince Charles "and Charles." In fine condition. Charles Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer were married on July 29th 1981 at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London the ceremony reached a global television audience of over 750 million viewers. The royal couple had two sons princes Harry and William who became second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess of Wales Diana became involved with dozens of charities including the Landmine Survivors Network British Lung Foundation British Deaf Association Meningitis Trust and the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children among a roster of others. Throughout her marriage to Prince Charles she remained an object of worldwide interest; her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997 drew substantial media attention and extensive public mourning throughout the world. unknown books
104520Royal Christmas and New Year card featuring an original color photograph of Diana Princess of Wales Prince Charles and the young Princes William and Harry. Boldly inscribed by Prince Charles "Mollie" Wishing you and very Happy Christmas and New Year "and lots of love Charles and" and signed by Princess Diana "Diana." In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 22 inches by 13 inches. Charles Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer were married on July 29th 1981 at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London the ceremony reached a global television audience of over 750 million viewers. The royal couple had two sons princes Harry and William who became second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess of Wales Diana became involved with dozens of charities including the Landmine Survivors Network British Lung Foundation British Deaf Association Meningitis Trust and the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children among a roster of others. Throughout her marriage to Prince Charles she remained an object of worldwide interest; her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997 drew substantial media attention and extensive public mourning throughout the world. unknown books
101532Royal Christmas card bearing two gilt royal seals to the front panel and an original color photograph of Diana Princess of Wales Prince Charles and the young Princes William and Harry. Boldly inscribed by Diana "To Jon Ali love from us both Diana." In fine condition. The card measures 16 inches by 6 inches. Charles Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer were married on July 29th 1981 at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London the ceremony reached a global television audience of over 750 million viewers. The royal couple had two sons princes Harry and William who became second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess of Wales Diana became involved with dozens of charities including the Landmine Survivors Network British Lung Foundation British Deaf Association Meningitis Trust and the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children among a roster of others. Throughout her marriage to Prince Charles she remained an object of worldwide interest; her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997 drew substantial media attention and extensive public mourning throughout the world. unknown books
103875Royal 1992 Christmas card bearing two gilt royal seals to the front panel and an original black and white photograph of the young Princes William and Harry. Boldly inscribed by Diana "To Jon Ali love from the four of us Diana." In fine condition. The card measures 12 inches by 8 inches. Charles Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer were married on July 29th 1981 at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London the ceremony reached a global television audience of over 750 million viewers. The royal couple had two sons princes Harry and William who became second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess of Wales Diana became involved with dozens of charities including the Landmine Survivors Network British Lung Foundation British Deaf Association Meningitis Trust and the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children among a roster of others. Throughout her marriage to Prince Charles she remained an object of worldwide interest; her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997 drew substantial media attention and extensive public mourning throughout the world. unknown books
101497Rare Easter greeting card signed by Diana Princess of Wales. Diana has written in the 'Forever Friends' greeting card "Dearest Chrissie Wishing you & Keith a very Happy Easter. With fondest love from Diana. x." In fine condition. Charles Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer were married on July 29th 1981 at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London the ceremony reached a global television audience of over 750 million viewers. The royal couple had two sons princes Harry and William who became second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess of Wales Diana became involved with dozens of charities including the Landmine Survivors Network British Lung Foundation British Deaf Association Meningitis Trust and the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children among a roster of others. Throughout her marriage to Prince Charles she remained an object of worldwide interest; her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997 drew substantial media attention and extensive public mourning throughout the world. unknown books
197173020Edinburgh:: Edinburgh University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1971. Hardcover. 0852240252 . A later printing. Previous owner's name and date on front paste-down else very good in a very good dust jacket. . Edinburgh University Press, hardcover books