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[WOMEN]. Traités Élémentaires de Calcul Différentiel et de Calcul Intégral. Traduits de l’Italien de Mademoiselle Agnesi; avec des Additions
by Agnesi, Maria Gaetana
Paris: chez Claude-Antoine Jombert, 1775. 8vo. 195 x 120 mm., [7 ¾ x 4 ¾ inches]. iv, 500 pp. Illustrated with 6 folding plates with numerous diagrams. Bound in contemporary mottled calf, lightly rubbed at the edges. A sound and attractive copy. First in French, originally published in Milan in 1748 in two quarto volumes under the title Instituzioni analitiche ad uso della gioventù italiana,. It is considered the first book on differential and integral calculus written by... Read More
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Regole per la Coltivazione delle Viti, secondo la pratica e le sperienze del nobile signor Conte e Cavaliere Giulio Cesare Agosti, Patrizio Beramasco
by Agosti, Giulio Cesare
Bergamo: Dalla Tipografia Duci, 1789. 8vo. 190 x 145 mm., [7 ½ x 5 ½ inches]. 68 pp. Bound in original paste paper boards; with some minor soiling to the covers; otherwise, a very good copy. Exceedingly rare study of Enlightenment methods for cultivating vines and making them flourish in the soil, climate, and topography of Bergamo and its surroundings. Little is known of Agosti accept that he was a member of the local elite, elected to the... Read More
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Das Americanischen Seidebauers Anweisung, oder, Die Kunst den Maulbeer-Baum und die Seide zu zieh
by (Agriculture) Kenrick, William
Philadelphia: Gedruckt bey Edmund Y. Schelly, 1838. 12mo., 180 x 105 mm., [7 x 4 ¼ inches]. 103 pp. One woodcut illustration of a "silk reel" in the text. Publisher's leather spine over printed boards, cut of the silk reel printed on rear cover. Paper stock toned with age, showing some tide marks otherwise a very good copy. First German language edition of this standard work on growing silk and mulberries originally... Read More
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The Pedlar and his Pack or the Desperate Effort, an Over Balance
by (Akin, James)
(Philadelphia), 1828. Oblong folio. 258 x 380 mm. (10 x 15 inches). Etching decorated with blue, green, brown and red watercolor, and a yellow border. Small tear to upper right corner minor discoloration, otherwise in very good condition. Born in South Carolina, James Akin (1773-1846) migrated north to Philadelphia in the mid-1790'S and immediately began producing images and cartoons in a satirical style. He moved to Newburyport, MA for a couple of years but returned to Philadelphia where... Read More
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Hecatomphila che ne insegnia l’ingeniosa arte d’Amore – Deiphira che ne mostra fuggir il mal principiato amore, pur hora venuto ne le mani de gli huomini
by ALBERTI, Leon Battista
Small 8vo. 155 x 95 mm., [6 x 3 ¾ inches]. 27 ff. Illustrated with a playful woodcut border enclosing the title, an engraved initial letter, and Marchio Sessa's printer's mark. Bound in full green levant morocco signed Lortic, decorated with blind fillets on each board and gilt floral tools at the corners, enclosing a gilt decorative floral pattern in the center of the boards; internal dentelle, gilt edges, spine with bands with title engraved in... Read More
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Hecatomphila che ne insegnia l'ingeniosa arte d'Amore - Deiphira che ne mostra fuggir il mal principiato amore, pur hora venuto ne le mani de gli huomini
by ALBERTI, Leon Battista
Venizia: Marchio Sessa, 1534. Small 8vo. 155 x 95 mm., [6 x 3 ¾ inches]. 27 ff. Illustrated with a playful woodcut border enclosing the title, an engraved initial letter, and Marchio Sessa's printer's mark. Bound in full green levant morocco signed Lortic, decorated with blind fillets on each board and gilt floral tools at the corners, enclosing a gilt decorative floral pattern in the center of the boards; internal dentelle, gilt edges, spine with bands with title engraved... Read More
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Lettere amorose portughesi. Frá una dama di Portogallo, et un Cavaliero di Francia. Trasportate dal portughese in francese, e dal francese in italiano. Per Narbonte Pordoni
by (Alcoforado, Marianna)
Venetia: appresso Pontio Bernardon, 1682. 12mo. 155 x 75 mm., [6 x 3 inches]. [12], 115 pp. Illustrated with a woodcut vignette on the title-page, head- and tailpieces, and floriated initial letters. Bound in contemporary brown calf; joints expertly restored, textblock tight within the binding. This copy has two old manuscript ownership notes at the bottom of the title-page, one dated 1807. Extremely rare first Italian edition, of these famous Portuguese love letters attributed to Marianna Alcoforado, a... Read More
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Catalogue of the Valuable Private Librry and Autograph Collectdion
by Alger, William Rouseville
Boston: C. F. Libbie & Co., 1905. 8vo. 240 x 155 mm., [9 ¼ x 6 ¼ inches]. 123 pp. Original printed wrappers; some soiling and discoloration of the wrappers, spine a bit chipped, yet sound. This copy with a presentation bookplate inside the back wrapper pasted-in by the New England Historic Genealogical Society citing the catalogue as a gift from Libbie & Co.; with numerous ownership stamps in blind of the NEHGS. With a printed 'Notice' about... Read More
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The Art and Practice of Etching; with Directions for other Methods of Light and Entertaining Engraving
by Alken, Henry
London: S. & J. Fuller, 1849. 8vo. 185 x 135 mm. (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches). 58, [1] pp., plus 5 pp. ads. Illustrated with nine plates include four aquatints. Bound in publisher's brown cloth, gilt title on upper board, title in blind on lower board; binding faded, some wear to the spine. Gift presentation dated 1849. First edition. Manual of etching by one of England's most important 19th century engravers, whose... Read More
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Slave Songs of the United States
by (Allen, William Francis, Charles Pickard Ware and Lucy McKin Garrison, Editors)
New York: John Ross & Co. (Nation Press), 1871. 8vo. 225 x 140 mm., [9 x 5 ½ inches]. xliv, 115 pp., with the half-title. Bound in original purple cloth , title in gilt on front board; binding faded, front hinge cracked, yet sound; paper stock showing some browning in the outer margins. Signature of Theo F. Seward on title-page. First edition; this copy with the printed paper imprint of John Ross pasted over the original imprint of... Read More
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The Life and Letters of Washington Allston. With Reproductions from Allston's Pictures
by (Allston). Flagg Jared B.
New York: Charles Scrimber's Son, 1892. 8vo. 245 x 180 mm., [9 ½ inches x 7 inches]. xvii, 435 pp. Illustrated with 18 plates. Original publisher's cloth, medallion on upper cover, and title and author gilt on spine. Binding a bit soiled and lightly faded, but sound and attractive. Bookplate of Sturgis Library on front pastedown and library stamp in margins of the title-page and plates. First edition. Standard work on the life and paintings of Washington... Read More
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Description of the Grand Historical Picture of Belshazzar's Feast Painted by Washington Allston, and now Exhibiting at the Corinthian Gallery, Federal Street
by Allston, Washington
Boston: Eastburn's Press, 1844. 8vo. 213 x 140 mm., [8 ¼ x 5 ½ inches]. 8pp. Original printed wrappers, removed from a pamphlet volume, wanting the rear wrapper. Rare exhibition pamphlet that opens with the 29 verses from Chapter V of the Book of Daniel which begins, "Belshazzar the King made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand." This is followed by detailed description of Allston's painting, with emphasis... Read More
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Touring Club Italiano. Italy
by Hachette World Guides. Under the Directtion of Francis Ambriere
Paris: Hachette, 1956. Thick 12mo. 155 x 100 mm., [6 1/4 x 4 inches]. civ, 723 pp. Illustrated with 8 large folding maps in the text and 95 city maps and a map of country bound at the end of the volume. Original blue cloth in very good condition, dust jacket, with chips a the corners and head and tail of spine, back wrapper scrapped. This copy with the signature of "Kenneth Love/Florence/April 1959" on the front free endpaper.... Read More
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Engraved Portrait of Jesse Read, Esq. P. G. S. of the Order of United Americans
by Order of United Americans
(New York), 1845. Folio. 300 x 215 mm., [12 x 8 ½ inches]; image size 140 x 108 mm., [5 ½ x 4 ¼ inches]. Wood engraving by Lossing & Barritt after a design by Samuel Wallin. Paper stock foxed, image clean and well executed. Jesse Read was a Brooklyn Alderman and a founder of the Order of United Americans, a nativist group that organized mechanics and laborers against Catholics and immigrants in general. The Order was... Read More
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Album Collection of State Seals of the United States
by United States of America
Various Places, 1890. Including 44 States, 5 Territories and the Cherokee Nation; with 3 duplicates. Folio Album 310 x 235 mm., [12 ¼ x 9 ½ inches]. Ledger binding, spine cracked at joints, spine leather nearly detached. Book label reading "Private Library of Charles M. Bawsel". Various places, ca. 1890. State Seals of the United States. Beginning with the State of Ohio, this album includes the seals of all the States to 1890,.including Wyoming which was admitted that... Read More
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![Peremptory Sale, at No. 1112 Walnut St. -- Very Valuable Paintings, Engravings, and Illustrated Books. Catalogue of Very Rare and Splendid Original Oil Paintings, Engravings, & Illustrated Books the Private Collection of a Gentleman declining Housekeeping. To be Sold at Public Sale without Reserve, on Saturday, May 1, 1858...at His Residence. . .[Cover title]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/600/367/1355367600.0.l.jpg)
Peremptory Sale, at No. 1112 Walnut St. -- Very Valuable Paintings, Engravings, and Illustrated Books. Catalogue of Very Rare and Splendid Original Oil Paintings, Engravings, & Illustrated Books the Private Collection of a Gentleman declining Housekeeping. To be Sold at Public Sale without Reserve, on Saturday, May 1, 1858...at His Residence. . .[Cover title]
by (American Art Auction Catalogue). Thomas, M. & Sons
Philadelphia: Crissy & Markley, Printers, 1858. Large 8vo. 245 x 165 mm., [9 ½ x 6 ½ inches]. 8 pp. Orig. printed wrappers (top corner chipped). Rare Philadelphia auction catalogue which lists 35 paintings and engravings by T. Birch, A. B. Durand, E. Leutze., and others, and 37 elegantly illustrated books. Moses Thomas and Sons appear to have begun business in Philadelphia in 1823 and continued in business until 1906, moving a number of times in and... Read More
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Catalogues of the Libraries, Belonging to the Porter Rhetorical Society, and the Society of Inquiry, in the Theological Seminary, Andover
by Andover, Mass
Andover (Mass.): Flagg and Gould ....Printers, 1830. 12mo. 200 x 125 mm., [8 x 5 inches]. 36 pp., missing half of the final leaf affecting about 20 lines of titles. Stitched as issued, uncut and unopened. Paper stock soiled, showing some tide marks. Rare little pamphlet codifying the book collection formed by debating two societies that were part of the Andover Theological Seminary. The Seminary was formed in 1807 by disaffected members of Harvard College after the election... Read More
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The Merry Marcos
by Angelo, Valenti, Author and Illustrator
New York: Viking Press, 1963. 8vo. 220 x 150 [8 1/2 x 6 inches]. 141pp. Handsome line drawings by the author at each chapter-opening throughout. Publisher's orange cloth with black stamping on spine and front board; illustrated unclipped jacket in colorful pastels. Book Fine: pristine textblock, with only the slightest shelf wear to foot of spine. Jacket Very Good: spine sunned; closed tear near spine-fold at top of front. First Edition. Valenti Angelo (1897-1982), whose work is highly... Read More
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The Rooster Club
by Angelo, Valenti, Author and Illustrator
New York: Viking Press, 1944. 8vo. 220 x 150mm., [8 1/2 x 6 inches]. 150pp. Exceptionally handsome block-prints at chapter-openings and throughout, several in double-spreads. Publisher's terracotta cloth with gold stamping on spine; blind-stamped rooster on front board; illustrated unclipped jacket in primary colors. Book Fine: pristine textblock, minimal dulling to gold stamping on spine. Jacket Fine: very slight color abrasions at edges. First Edition. Valenti Angelo (1897-1982), whose work is highly prized in the world of the graphic arts, was... Read More
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Golden Gate
by Angelo, Valenti, Author and Illustrator
New York: Viking Press and the Junior Literary Guild, 1939. 8vo. 235 x 160 mm., [9 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.]. 273pp. All illustrations by the author, in handsome block-print style; Angelo was a specialist in linocut. Publisher's pinkish-tan cloth with dark brown stamping on spine and front cover; illustrated jacket, notched as issued (but unclipped), in tan and metallicized gold. Book Near Fine: seemingly barely read; normal age-browning to pastedowns. Jacket Very Good: slight abrasions to edges, two short closed tears... Read More
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MANUSCRIPTS ON VARIOUS DIPLOMATIC SUBJECTS
by FLORENTINE ARCHIVE
Folio. 325 x 250 mm., (12 ¾ x 9 ½ inches). 636 folio leaves. Bound together in original large full vellum, with fore edge ties, title in ink on spine. High quality paper stock for first 2/3 of the volume; the final third shows some foxing and ink damage to stock of paper. Texts written in various secretarial hands. Some of the authors represented in the Miscellany include Orazio Della Rena (Colle Val d'Elsa, 1564 - 1630), a... Read More
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The Carpenter's Assistant: Containing a Succinct Account of Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman Architecture. Also, a description of the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite Orders. . . Revised, Improved, and Enlarged with Additions on Rural Architecture, including Plans Elevations, Grounds &c., &c., of Cottages, Villas, and Farm Buildings
by (Architecture). Brown, William
Worcester: Published by Edward Livermore, 1852. Large 4to. 280 x 215 mm., [11 x 8 ½ inches]. 148 pp. Illustrated with 200 plates of plans, elevations, details, and practical stair-building on 54 plates and in the text. Contemporary sheep, Black leather label with title in gilt on spine; some rubbing to binding; text block clean and bright; six examples of dried leaves inserted and now removed, causing browning to paper stock on verso and recto of the page. Ownership... Read More
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JEWISH BANKERS IN VENICE
by Arco, Giovanni Battista Gherardo d’
Giovanni Battista Gherado d'Arco (1739-1791), was born and educated in the north of Italy in the territory known as the Southern Tyrol, near the city of Trento. He moved to Mantua following his cousin Carlo Firmian, a minister of state for the city. D'Arco continued to study economics there and became an important member of the civil service and contributor to the literary life of his adopted home. He was a member of the enlightened class, writing plays and satires... Read More
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Catalogue of Italian, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, French, and English Pictures; which have been Collected in Europe and Brought to this Country by Mr. Richard Abraham, of New Bond Street, London and are Now Exhibiting at the American Academy of Fine Arts, March, 1830
by American Academy of Fine Arts
New York: Printed by R. & G.S. Wood, 1830. 8vo. 210 x 125 mm. [8 x 5 ¼ inches]. 54 pp. Removed from pamphlet volume; paper stock lightly toned at margins; newspaper article from the Evening Star dated 1834 is pasted to final blank. With faults a good copy. First edition. Well documented exhibition catalogue containing paintings, mostly by 17th and 18th painters, with some examples from contemporary painters working in the classical style. The descriptions are... Read More
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Seventeenth Annual Exhibition
by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia: Printed by Russell and Martien, 1829. 8vo. 200 x 140 mm. [8 x 5 ¼ inches]. 19 pp. Stitched as issued; some soiling to the title-page and edges a bit fragile. Exhibition catalogues featuring the paintings and sculpture by American and European masters, with an emphasis on the works of Academy members. The catalogue is organized geographically by spaces in the Philadelphia Academy. There is a statement at the beginning of the catalogue which states that "those numbers... Read More
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