Titles starting with Q from Bookworm & Silverfish

Phila., (1888), 433-574(38)pp. The ed. from the mag. sheets; 38pp. ads. Posthumous publ.; not in Wright, thus possibly not otherwise publ. Half cl., marbled bds (corners well worn). From Castle Hill in Albemarle Co., Virginia, the Rives provided a long line of VA 1st family tradition. Descendant of political servants, Amelie Rives went on to marry Prince Troubetzkoy & to author a series of novels (the most famous of which is The Quick or the Dead). Some of her books went through several ptgs. Ask about... more information

Phila., (1888), 433-536pp. The ed. from the mag. sheets. Bound together w/Poole, Maria L. Mere Folly. Phila., 1898, 731-845pp. Posthumous publ.; not in Wright, thus possibly not otherwise publ. V.g., ½ cl. w/marbled bds. From Castle Hill in Albemarle Co., Virginia, the Rives provided a long line of VA 1st family tradition. Descendant of political servants, Amelie Rives went on to marry Prince Troubetzkoy & to author a series of novels (the most famous of which is The Quick or the Dead). Some of ... more information

London, 1888, iv,956pp. Deceptively presented in a cvr marked Home Readings Illustrated. Nice attractive work, bkstrp gilt a bit oxidized. The woodcut ill. (both full & part-p.) very free of foxing as is the whole book. Wholesome stories for children, parents, & the grands, w/stops at missions, holidays, churches, etc. (This price is discounted 60% off the original price until February 29.) ... more information

Portland, ME, (1885), 419pp. This is 2nd ed. Very modest shelf wear. Terra cotta cl. a.e.g. Available from Instant Book (add money & stir) at fifty. (This price is discounted 60% off the original price until February 29.) ... more information

Phila., 1908, 50pp. Cat. #19. Wrps, age soil. About 1000 items. Together w/Cat. #35 w/250 items. Samuel Janney's autobiography at 75¢. (This price is discounted 60% off the original price until February 29.) ... more information

Phila., 1833. Removed. Woodcut, 3½ x 4½" w/three column of text. Also, same size, New Exchange, Phila. (This price is discounted 60% off the original price until February 29.) ... more information

Philadelphia, 1898+, 200+pp., 4to. Approximately 30 issues together w/an issue for Sixth Month 17, 1865. Single issues online at fifteen. ... more information

NY, 1824, 59(1)pp. Wrps (frayed, creased, etc.). Does AII 16091 err when it notes a copy w/60,50pp.? It seems to according to NUC which lists two eds (might be same, one is 59(1)pp. & other is 60pp., in a total of eight locations. Research was a bit complicated because wrapper title leads EXAMINATION OF THE CHARGES OF… while the t.p. begins EXAMINATION OF A PAMPHLET ENTITLED… Of course your recall the Hicksite & Orthodox controversy that so permeated one Quaker youth that he identified t... more information