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185244206New York: Cornish Lamport & Co. Publishers 1852. 1852. First edition. This is the true first American edition that was first issued as a pirated edition by Cornish Lamport & Co. in 1852 with the text lifted from CHAMBER'S EDINBURGH JOURNAL and "some of our American Magazines." The first U. K. edition was published in 1856 as RECOLLECTIONS OF A DETECTIVE POLICE-OFFICER. The first authorized American edition was published in 1857 in Boston by Wentworth and Company. Thomas Waters was the pseudonym of William Russell. 8vo. Original burgandy cloth decorated in blind on front and rear covers titles stamped in gold gilt on the spine 238 pp. preface. Queen 's Quorum 2 says this book is "the most important criminological yellow-back of its time." The first collection of British Detective stories and preceded only by Edgar Allan Poe's TALES in 1845 according to Queen's Quorum. Cloth lightly worn at spine ends corners and extremities cloth is lightly rubbed former owner's name on front pastedown sheet else a very good copy of a rare book. Cornish, Lamport & Co., Publishers, 1852. hardcover
1853E14237New York: Cornish Lamport & Co 1853. First edition. Hardcover. Fair. First edition. 8vo. in red cloth. 238 pp. True tales of a "Detective Policeman" of London who ".is in some repects peculiar to England--one of the developments of the last twenty five years.the record of 'hair-breath 'scapes whcih follow is another verification of the old saying 'Truth is stranger than fiction'". The binding while tight with hinges fully intact is well worn with the spine being chipped and lacking several pieces; covers soiled. The text has some occasional foxing and small stains. Remarkably scarce in first edition. <br/><br/> Cornish, Lamport & Co hardcover
18529305New York: Cornish Lamport & Co. Publishers 1852. 1st Edition . Cloth. Fair/No Jacket. Extremely scarce first printing. This is the true first American edition that was first issued as a pirated edition by Cornish Lamport & Co. in 1852 with the text lifted from CHAMBER'S EDINBURGH JOURNAL and "some of our American Magazines." Front board very close to detaching binding repaired with tape. Noticeable shelf-wear soiling bumping etc. Some foxing pages otherwise clean. <br/> <br/> Cornish, Lamport & Co., Publishers hardcover
1900416526New York: Edgar S. Werner Publishing & Supply Co 1900. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Olive green cloth stamped in black. Floral front endpaper detached else very good. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper. Edgar S. Werner Publishing & Supply Co hardcover
1878500049470Robson and Sons 1878. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. slight loss to top & bottom spine <br/> <br/> Robson and Sons hardcover
1881439011London : Reeves & Turner 1881. First Edition. Hardcover. 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. Unread with unopened pages. Notes; ""Proofs and authorities"": p. 100-102. Subjects; Chester family. Chester Henry -1471. Astry family. Astry Ralph -1494. Chester. Astry. FAMILY HISTORY. Astry surname. Chester surname. Master surname. Families Great Britain ; Biography. Gentry England Family history. London : Reeves & Turner hardcover
18781200805.14Robson and Sons London 1878. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to hardcover. No dj maroon cloth. Vg condition. Covers lightly rubbed contents clean no marking or writing. Binding sturdy square and tight. 790 pp. Robson and Sons London hardcover
1878089659London: Robson and Sons 1878 Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. RARE 423 page genealogical reference to this "extinct" family with this volume illustrated with family crests and family tree diagrams. Includes the Cranmers of Aslacton; the Cranmers of Astwoodbury Bucks and of Loudham Suffolk; Sir John Chester the 4th Baronet; the Wollastons of Perton and Trescot Grange; Sir William Chester 5th Bart.; the Tollers of Horbling Lincolnshire; and Catherine Toller wife of Thomas Methold Esq. 16-19th century information is included. Gilt decorated binding has edge wear endpapers have been replaced page edges are a bit fragile and age-toned. . Robson and Sons hardcover
18561476811856-1937. Collection of approximately 393 photographic prints of ships in the San Francisco Harbor taken at the turn of the twentieth century. Photographs of full rigged sailing ships clipper ships whaling barks tramp steamers steam trawlers and a torpedo boat are in the collection many stamped Waters Company or R.J. Waters & Co. San Francisco. Ships from all around the world are represented including Scotland the United Kingdom Australia Germany Sweden and the United States. Many show San Francisco docks skyline and headlands as the setting one depicting Alcatraz in the background. In very good condition. The photographs measure approximately 8 inches by 10 inches. Collected in four large folios. R.J. Waters a lesser-known figure in the realm of early photography made notable contributions to documenting maritime life and industrial advancements in the late nineteenth century. His collection of photographs captured the transition from sail to steam power showcasing ships harbors and coastal communities with remarkable detail. These images not only served as a visual record of the maritime industry during a transformative era but also highlighted the socio-economic impact of technological progress on seafaring communities. Waters' work bridged art and historical documentation providing valuable insights into the aesthetics of industrial photography and the role of visual media in preserving maritime heritage. Today his photographs are regarded as important artifacts for studying the intersection of maritime history technology and visual culture. unknown
1896009399Salem MA: Newcomb & Gauss 1896 First edition. Sewn wrappers. Historical overview of Congregational churches in southern Essex County Massachusetts. 40 pp. Chipping to front cover old waterstain along edges. Solid copy. Good condition. Newcomb & Gauss paperback
1887009398Ipswich: Printed at the request of many hearers 1887 First edition. 31 pp. Essex Institute blindstamp to front cover. Estate bequest noted in pencil. Near fine. Printed at the request of many hearers paperback
1802289960Philadelphia.: Printed by Budd & Bartram for Thomas Dobson. 1802. Second American edition. 8vo. Contemporary full marbled calf red spine label. gilt title. Very good some offsetting from plates to facing pages scattered light foxing . 21x13x5 cm. Important early American work based on the work of the pioneering Scottish surgeon John Bell. Bell is famous for his developments in vascular surgery. weight: 1.5 lb. 12 engraved plates of surgical instruments. Printed by Budd & Bartram for Thomas Dobson. unknown
18025858Philadelphia: Budd & Bartram. Poor with no dust jacket. 1802. Second Edition. Full-Leather. Desperately in need of rebinding. Both covers detached along with the last few pages and the fep. All twelve plates are present. Owners names on fep title page and inside cover dated 1821 & 1875. As-is or I can have it rebound & add the cost.; 5x8" . Budd & Bartram hardcover
18068619Philadelphia: Published by Archibald Bartram for Thomas Dobson 1806. Third Edition. Hardcover. Very Good-. Third Edition. Hardcover. Bell a renowned Scottish surgeon and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. Bell published a number of important medical treatises and is widely considered the first Scottish scientific surgeon. In his 1796 A System of Surgery he advocated the routine use of opium to relieve post-operative pain "to be able to alleviate the misery of those who are obliged to submit to dangerous operations must afford the biggest gratification to every practitioner". Uncommon generally quite scarce complete and in the condition found here. Light shelf/edge wear ffep very tender at joint owner signature at second ffep light foxing at preliminaries and minor sporadic throughout tipps gently bumped wear at head else tight bright and unmarred. 570pp; xxix; plus Plates I-XII. Illus. b/w plates. Index. Published by Archibald Bartram for Thomas Dobson hardcover
1873H35520New York: Horace Waters & Son 1873. First Printing. Wraps. Very good. 6 x 4.5 inches wraps very good light weaer to edges minor soil and spottiness text very clean with bookplate of Josiah Lilly's Foster Hall collection. 96 pp. Horace Waters was a hymnologist and publisher who collaborated frequently with Stephen Foster and Susan Parkhurst. Lilly the head of the pharmaceutical company and namesake of the Lilly Library was a dedicated collector of music autographs and memorabilia related to the life and works of Stephen Foster a native of Pittsburgh. He built a special "music hall" in the outskirts of Indianapolis to house his collection but in 1937 donated the collection to the University of Pittsburgh which dedicated a Foster hall the Stephen Collins Foster Memorial of its own in the newly constructed Cathedral of Learning. Some years ago we acquired some duplicates from that collection and this was among them. Nice association copy! Horace Waters & Son unknown
1864634583printed and published by G.H. Windeyer 1864. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. A near fine copy of the first edition in original bright unfaded green cloth decorated in gilt with elephant design on upper cover front inner hinge tender; slight foxing. PROVENANCE: ink ownership inscription on front free endpaper reads: 'J.B. Irving 4th King's Own Royal Regiment Cheltenham.' Also features Irving's neat ink stamp on pastedown. printed and published by G.H. Windeyer hardcover
1888394945Ottawa: J. Durie & Son 1888. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Small octavo. 87pp. Dark green cloth gilt decorated in black. Modest rubbing and smudging on the boards still a bright and tight very good or better copy of this long poem. J. Durie & Son hardcover
1873170418062Hurd and Houghton 1873-01-01. 5th. Unknown Binding. Good. Hurd and Houghton unknown
18879533146Macmillan 1887. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. With owner's inscription inside cover. In poor condition suitable as a reading copy. Size: Octavo. Binding: Maroon cloth. Spine has gilt lettering and shelfwear to the top and bottom. Bumped corners. Front page hinge split. Library stickers and stamps used inside. Foxing. Text is clear. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item300grams ISBN: Macmillan hardcover
1873j7128aLondon: John Churchill. G: in good condition without dust jacket as issued. Cover rubbed. Spine faded. Ex Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Library. Prelims foxed. 1873. Second Edition. Maroon hardback cloth cover. 230mm x 160mm 9" x 6". xi 431pp plates & ads. Nine b/w plates. . John Churchill hardcover
1862j7126London: John Churchill. G: in good condition without dust jacket as issued. Corners bumped and with minor rubbing to covers. Ex library with library stamps of the Royal College of Surgeons. 1862. First Edition. Brown hardback cloth cover. 230mm x 160mm 9" x 6". 114pp 32pp ads. 7 b/w plates. . John Churchill hardcover
185653813London: J. & C. Brown & Co 1856. First edition. Very good. First authorized edition in book form of these collected police detective stories the first ever of their kind to feature an investigator from Scotland Yard. Originally published in CHAMBERS'S EDINBURGH JOURNAL the thirteen stories of the First Series plus an eight additional episodes gathered three years later in the Second Series mark the first appearance in fiction of a Scotland Yard detective. Russell in the persona of "Waters" presented his narratives as first-person recollections in line with the conventions of the mid-Victorian police memoir then enjoying great popularity while offering to the reading public a new kind of hero: a policeman with intelligence curiosity and integrity. <br /> <br /> Detective fiction has always pressed up against the porous borders of that much-derided segment of popular literature now known as "true crime": just as the latter is frequently embellished and distorted for the sake of a better story crime and detective fiction in its earliest forms borrowed the shock of the real insisting as a matter of genre convention that the events depicted were only lightly fictionalized that the reader was given entrée into the "marginalized social space between 'respectable' and 'criminal'" Saunders occupied by the real-life police detective; that they were being told a true story by an insider. Verisimilitude was the point: "The genre was designed to take the private spaces operations and methodologies of the police force and publicize them for the reader and Russell himself explained that his memoir writing was designed to present an inside view into policing for readers" Saunders. Given the bedrock importance of this interplay between the real and the unreal at the dawn of detective fiction it is perhaps unsurprising that Sherlock Holmes the most famous fictional private detective of later Victorian decades would inspire a legion of devotees to insist on his factual reality perfectly well aware that this was not true and sublimely indifferent to it. <br /> <br /> A handsome copy of this scarce and vital Queen's Quorum and Haycraft-Queen title - especially uncommon complete in one volume. Two octavo volumes bound in one 6.25'' x 4''. Contemporary half calf marbled boards. Gilt-ruled spine with spine label. Lacking frontispiece as sometimes seen. 8 310 pages. In custom cloth slipcase. Sympathetically rebacked with reinforcement to hinges. Some rubbing chipping rear joint. Overall clean and sound. J. & C. Brown & Co unknown
1859LTH31-C-16London: W. Kent and Co 1859. Leather. Very Good. 6.5" by 4". None. A very scarce account of a Victorian detective in very attractive leather binding. Second series. Writing under the pseudonym "Waters" the author offers a fascinating insight into nineteenth century policing. With the book plate of Arthur Gregg to the front pastedown. In half-calf binding with gilt detailing and paper-covered boards. Externally sound there is wear to the boards joints extremities and backstrip with some cracking to joints and starting to backstrip with tenderness to hinges. Internally the pages are firmly bound and are bright and clean throughout though there are instances of spotting and tide-marking to certain areas. Very Good W. Kent and Co hardcover
186154625London: Charles H. Clarke 1861. Very good plus. First edition of this classic Victorian detective novel ostensibly written in the form of a memoir by an expat detective who fled his home country to avoid political persecution. After his RECOLLECTIONS OF A DETECTIVE POLICE-OFFICER 1856 the first novel of its kind to feature an investigator from Scotland Yard Russell followed-up with this first-person series of eight short stories featuring Detective Duhamel "who escaped his native France to avoid imprisonment for political reasons" Dever 234. <br /> <br /> Detective fiction has always pressed up against the porous borders of that much-derided segment of popular literature now known as "true crime": just as the latter is frequently embellished and distorted for the sake of a better story crime and detective fiction in its earliest forms borrowed the shock of the real insisting as a matter of genre convention that the events depicted were only lightly fictionalized that the reader was given entrée into the "marginalized social space between 'respectable' and 'criminal'" Saunders occupied by the real-life police detective; that they were being told a true story by an insider. Verisimilitude was the point: "The genre was designed to take the private spaces operations and methodologies of the police force and publicize them for the reader and Russell himself explained that his memoir writing was designed to present an inside view into policing for readers" Saunders. <br /> <br /> To this end Russell / Duhamel begin the book with an "essay" "The Difference Between English and French Detectives" writing: "It is true they are alike agents of the public force and that their common mission is to frustrate or detect offenses against the person and against property. But there the resemblance ends . Yes multifarious all-embracing are the duties of the French Secret Police." Rare; OCLC locates just eight copies. 6.25'' x 4''. Original full purple textured cloth with gilt spine titles. 2 13-317 1 publisher's ad pages complete. Spine sunned with faint perished label shadow. Minor shelfwear. Overall clean and sound. Charles H. Clarke unknown
185282443New York: Cornish Lamport & Co 1852. First American Edition. Octavo. 19cm. Publisher's original dark blue embossed cloth titled in gilt to spine with elaborate blindstamping to boards. 238pp. Wear rubbing and scuffing to extremities with book board showing through the cloth at corners and edges fraying and loss to spine ends not interfering with the title in addition there is a cosmetic split to the cloth of the front spine hinge. A good serviceable copy with some conspicuous wear. Internally clean rear inner hinge split two previous ownerships in pencil to the prelims with an additional pencil name to page 22. Some thumbing to prelims and with a pale damp stain to the lower front corner of the first 20pp or so. <br /> <br /> Perhaps not the most beautiful example of this scarce and sought after title to surface but a legitimate rarity nonetheless. This first US edition although of dubious legality predates the official first edition of this work by 4 years having been collected from US magazine publications syndicating from the Edinburgh Review and bolted together into book form. One of the very earliest fictional police procedurals and an early contributor to the enduring mystique of Scotland Yard. Cornish, Lamport & Co unknown
