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1895mon0000035703Lawrence and Bullen 1895. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. Lovely two volume set on brown silk cloth first editions gilded emblem to front top left hand corner and gilt lettering to spine please ask for photos Lawrence and Bullen hardcover
1894mon0000035702Lawrence & Bullen 1894. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. Two Volume set 1 & 2 extremely scarce and collectable Lawrenece and Bullen first editions on brown silk cloth with gilded square emblem to top left hand corner and gilt lettering to spine.Please ask for photos Lawrence & Bullen hardcover
1841242711841 Francfort sur le Mein, chez Jean-David Sauerlaender, 1841, in-12, XXXI, 271 pp, pleine percaline verte à la bradel, dos à faux nerfs, pièce de titre dorée sur le plat, En frontispice, une carte rempliée des environs d' Ems. J. A. Vogler était conseiller supérieur de médecine à Bad-Ems.
1832GITj622Marseille Feissat Aîné et les Principaux Libraires 1832. In-16 broché 32pp. Avec 1 belles carte dépliante de la basse Durance. Exemplaire complet et en bon état. Projet pour maîtriser les crues dévastatrices de la Durance et rendre à la culture les terrains improductifs placés dans son lit. (4967)
1856GIT013b2Paris Victor Dalmont 1856. In-8 brpché XXVIII 532pp. Avec 12 tableaux dans le texte ou à pleine page (2 de ceux-ci sur double page). Rousseurs par endroits, sans la carte et la feuille de coupes de terrains. RARE ouvrage d'érudition.
1851WRCAM24844Cincinnati 1851. 80pp. Illustrations and map. Original pictorial wrappers. Large chip from front wrap rear wrapper lacking. A couple of internal closed tears some foxing couple of illustrations with light amateur coloring. A fair copy. A rhyming guide to world geography remarkable for its coverage of California. Page 4 has two views of San Francisco and pages 73 to 74 are devoted to California as well. On page 74 is a woodcut map of the gold regions entitled "Valleys of the Sacramento and San Joaquin. Engraved for the Poetical Geography. Wightman Buffalo N.Y." The map shows the area from San Francisco Bay east to the Sierra and from San Jose to the Feather River with the subsidiary streams well delineated. While not the most detailed of maps it is considerably more so than many listed in Wheat. Not in any of the relevant bibliographies. unknown books
185259442Cincinnati: George Van Waters. Very Good. 1852. Paperback. Pamphlet. 80 pages printed wrappers are stained and chipped. Contents show some light foxing but are otherwise bright and complete. Good . George Van Waters paperback books
18512977Louisville: George Van Waters 1851. Third Edition. Illustrated boards. New/Custom Clear Mylar. v 80 pp. Illustrated from woodcuts throughout. Illustrated boards. 6 1/2" x 9". Primarily interesting for its early references to California and the California Gold Rush. Preceded by editions dated 1849 and 1850 this edition includes two woodcut views of San Francisco in 1848 and 1849 at page iv as well as two pages 78 and 79 on California which include a map of San Francisco and the waters of the Gold country. The map is titled "Valleys of the Sacramento and San Joaquin" with a note that the map was engraved for the "Poetical Geography" by "Wightman Buffalo NY". This early publication and map do not appear in many reference works including Wheat Gold Rush Wheat Trans-Mississippi Cowan Sabin Graff or Wagner-Camp. A Good Plus copy Soiled and foxed throughout; rubbed and edgewear now in a custom clear mylar jacket. George Van Waters unknown
184869716Milwaukee: Wilson & King 1848. First edition 8vo pp. v 2 8-96; original printed yellow wrappers; text somewhat foxed wrappers curled at the edges; good and sound or better. An innovation in education whereby the lessors are given in verse. The poetical geography is "made to accompany any of the common school atlases" and the sections on arithmetic and English history are also given in verse. "This work is sold only by subscription and cannot be obtained at any bookstore in the United States. Wilson & King unknown
1857007146George Van Waters 1857. Hardcover. Fair. This is a remarkable book designed to teach Geography through the use of poetry apparently with the idea that the poetical lines would be easily remembered. Fasinating drawings and maps throughout . General wear. Name of previous owner and other pencil marks on endpapers and title page. Name and neighboring states noted again in pencil at top of pages 25 - 30. Foxing throughout. Some tears to pages. All text is present and readable. George Van Waters hardcover
18710045081871 Toulouse, Privat, 1871. In-12 (127 X 189 mm) broché ; (4) ff., 287 pages, (1) f. de table, (1) f. blanc. Ex-libris tampon encré sur le premier plat de la couverture et sur le titre. Petits manques de papier au mors supérieur.
18605234Boston: Thayer and Eldridge 1860. Measuring approximately 7.75" x 5.25" with 376 numbered pages. <br /> <br /> This book is in fair condition. Heavy bumping and chipping to both ends of spine. Heavy scuffing to both boards and all edges of textblock. Book slightly cocked causing overbite to textblock. Front and rear hinges are cracked. Boards are loose from binding. Interior pages are moderately foxed. <br /> <br /> "THE tales included in this volume possess a remarkable degree of literary merit which renders no apology necessary for their appearance before the public at this time."<br /> <br /> Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.<br /> <br /> Inventory # N10-89. Thayer and Eldridge unknown
186020678Paris, Hachette, 1860 ; in-8, demi-maroquin à coins brun, dos à nerfs, titre et date dorés, non rogné, couvertures vertes et dos conservés (Louis Guétant) , VI, 554, [2] pp. et 341 dessins de Gustave Doré ; la page 554 est chiffrée par erreur 354.
189888203ZPrivately Printed for Members of The Society of Bibliophiles 1898. Hardcover. Good. Volume II only. This edition was printed on Venetian Deckel Edge Paper and was limited to 1000 copies this copy was number 902. Grey cloth boards with gilt illustrations and lettering along with a gilt top edge of pages. Unmarked with the exception of names written on the front endpaper and flyleaf. Pages are slightly yellowed. Cover has wear and bumping on corners and edge of spine. Some discoloration and soil spots throughout the cover. Privately Printed for Members of The Society of Bibliophiles hardcover
1898002392The Society of Bibliophiles 1898 7 Volumes 8vo. Privately printed for members of the Society of Bibliophiles London 1898. Sold together are two sets. The Percorone of Ser Giovanni limitation no. 2/500 a 3 volume set. Facetious Nights of Straparola limitation no. 129/500 a 4 volume set. Illustrations by Jules Garner and E.R. Hughes. First English translation from Italian by W.G. Waters. Green publisher's cloth hard covers gilt title and ornamentation on spine covers and front boards leaves are gilt atop with remainder of deckled edges frontispiece guarded by tissue illustrated text pages. Dimensions: 9.75 W x 6.25 D x 9 H inches. Condition: Near fine; faintly sunned spine covers some gently bumped spine crowns extremities effected by light edge wear strong square spines light age-toned text pages ink ownership inscription atop title page otherwise fine. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. The Society of Bibliophiles hardcover
18981808London: The Society of Bibliophiles 1898. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good . 8vo. The Facetious Nights of Straparola 4 Volume set. The Pecorone 3 Volume set. Sold together 7 volumes. Limited set of 1000 numbered copies both of these sets are 838. Now first translated into English from the Italian by W. G. Waters. Illustrated by Jules Garnier and E. R. Hughes. Grey coloured cloth with gilt image to front boards with gilt lettered and decorated spines. Spines faded otherwise an about fine 7 volumes. Boards cloth and interior very good. Clean and bright throughout. Bindings tight and square. Top edge gilt other edges untrimmed. Captioned tissue guarded plates. A very handsome set. Fairy tales folk tales. "Consists of an exquisite and delightful collection of humorous witty and mirthful conversations fables and enigmas including singing music and dancing during the thirteen nights of the carnival at Venice. The Society of Bibliophiles hardcover
189422678London: Lawrence and Bullen 1894. Limited edition. Hardcover. g. 1/1000. 4to. vol.1xxvi276pp. vol.2ix323pp. Gray iridescent cloth decorative gold stamps on front boards gold lettering to spines. Each volume has b/w photogravure engravings with protective Japanese tissue guards. frontispiece First published in 1583 under the title Le piacevoli notti "the pleasant nights" this two-volume collection of fairy tales was written by the Italian writer and fairy-tale collector Giovanni Straparola. It was modeled after the Decamerone by Boccaccio and depicts the participants of a 13-night party on the island of Murano and the wild tales they tell. lt is also known as The Facetious Nights of Straparola. Volume one has nine b/w photogravure engravings including the frontis volume two has nine including frontis and all with protective Japanese tissue guards. Head and tails of spines and edges rubbed and bumped light soiling. Age yellowing to pages acid transfers from engravings mark the tissue guards. Binding in good interior in very good condition. Lawrence and Bullen hardcover
1894j6574London: Lawrence & Bullen. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Covers rubbed. Spines darkened. Previous owner bookplate to front pastedowns. 1894. Limited Edition 21/210. Brown hardback boards with cream vellum spine. 300mm x 220mm 12" x 9". xxvi 276pp xii 323pp plates. 20 sepia plates. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. . Lawrence & Bullen hardcover
187851721878 Paris, J. Rothschild, Editeur, L'école du Pharmacien, 1878, reliure pleine toilé d'éditeur vert foncé avec décor or et noir, tranches rouges, 10,5x16 cm, 419 pages + catalogue, ouvrage orné de 240 vignettes.
189760535London: Lawrence and Bullen Ltd. 1897. 4to. This is copy no. 25 of an edition limited to 110 copies on Japanese vellum. xxix 312 pp. Original quarter vellum over boards with red lettering to spine. Boards clean. Internally clean. Faint rubbing to board edges. Internally clean. Small blindstamp to front endpaper. With tissue-guarded illustrations by E. R. Hughes. . Very Good. 1/4 Vellum. 1897. Lawrence and Bullen, Ltd. 1897 hardcover
1897031289London: Lawrence And Bullen 1897. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 12 Plates By E. R. Hughes. Quarter Vellum Spine Printed In Red Over Brown Paper Covered Boards. 11 3/4" X 8 3/4". Deckled Edges; An Unopened Copy Pages Still Attached Along Top Edge. #70 Of Only 110 Copies Of This Large Paper Edition Finely Printed On Japanese Vellum. The First Translation Into English. Light Wear Hinges Tight Fraying Along Bottom Edges At Tips. No Names Or Marks. Tissue Guards Clean And Intact. Well Preserved Not An Uncommon Book But Usually Found Damaged. Per Wikipedia L Pecorone Often Referred To In English As The Golden Eagle Is An Italian Collection Of Stories Written Between 1378 And 1385 By Giovanni Fiorentino. It Was Written In A Style Influenced By The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccaccio The Golden Legend Collection Of Saint Lives The Seven Sages Of Rome Or The Gemma Ecclesiastica Of Giraldus Cambrensis. For Its Historical Facts However It Relies On The Nuova Cronica Of Giovanni Villani. It Is Said To Be An Influence On Shakespeare's The Merry Wives Of Windsor And Merchant Of Venice. <br/> <br/> Lawrence And Bullen hardcover
1895s00016794London: Lawrence and Bullen 1895. First printing. Hardcover. Good. Two volumes complete. Limited edition ours is number 98 of 210 hand-numbered copies printed 1895. Vellum-backed boards 294 352 pp. clean unmarked text Good books a bit of soiling or age-toning to the pages some soiling to the covers wear to the edges of the books including some splitting or loss no dust jackets. Lawrence and Bullen hardcover
1900264321900 S.I. de Savoie - CHAMBERY sd (vers 1900) in8 broché,couv.ill.,ill ht en couleur,88p.pub.HT,texte bon état,petites fentes au dos et à la 1ere couv.illustrée,rare
187535504184Paris, Baillière, , (vers 1875) ; in-12, broché. 2 ff., 317 pp. Frontispice et vignettes sur bois dans le texte. Célèbre monographie de Pougues : histoire, propriétés des eaux, vie et plaisir aux eaux de Pougues... Les environs : de Pougues à Nevers, à Urzy, Guérigny, Saint-Aubin, Prémery, Champvoux, La Charité, Germigny, Fourchambault, Marzy, avec les descriptions des lieux, monuments situés sur ces itinéraires. À la fin, intéressante bibliographie chronologique de Pougues (des ouvrages de Pidoux au XVIe siècle, aux livres du XIXe s.)
1872XS-COIY-U788Jan 01 1872. Unknown Binding. Fair. Book is ex-Libris Society of Genealogists dated1872. It is entirely loose although all pages are present. Was part of collection of Edith Fletcher 1891 & contains additional family history notes/corrections presumably by her unknown
