Quadrupeds of North America: Cotton Rat.
by Audubon, John James.
Audubon, John James. Quadrupeds of North America: Cotton Rat. New York: Nagel and Weingaertner, 1850s. Print, 8vo, color lithograph, plate XXX, matted, but not laid down. Ample margins, some aging, a little foxing; otherwise very good or better. John James Audubon (1765-1851), after coming to America around 1803would become a noted naturalist and artist. His most well known work, The Birds of America, was produced between 1826-1838 and sold by subscription. The folio edition of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North... Read More
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Quadrupeds of North America: Say's Least Shrew.
by Audubon, John James.
Print, 8vo, color lithograph, plate LXX, matted, but not laid down. Three chips in upper margin, not affecting image, smaller chip in bottom left corner, some aging and browning, slight foxing; otherwise about very good. John James Audubon (1765-1851), after coming to America around 1803would become a noted naturalist and artist. His most well known work, The Birds of America, was produced between 1826-1838 and sold by subscription. The folio edition of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, was also... Read More
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Quadrupeds of North America: Pouched Jerboa Mouse.
by Audubon, John James.
Print, 8vo, color lithograph, plate CXXX, matted, but not laid down. Upper margin a little rough, some aging and browning, slight foxing; otherwise very good. John James Audubon (1765-1851), after coming to America around 1803 would become a noted naturalist and artist. His most well known work, The Birds of America, was produced between 1826-1838 and sold by subscription. The folio edition of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, was also sold by subscription, and published from 1845-1848. The octavo... Read More
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The Imperial Collection of Audubon Animals: The Quadrupeds of North America.
by Audubon, John James.
Folio, hardcover, cloth, title on top cover and spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 307, [1] pp. Dust jacket has some edgewear, and a couple of tears, perhaps a little aging, but in still pretty nice shape; contents in near fine condition. Beauitiful collection of Audubon plates. Photo stock image, may require some extra postage because of size of book.
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Audubon's Quadrupeds of North America.
by Audubon, John James.
Folio, cloth, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, illustrateded, 440 pp. Dust jacket has a small stain on front cover, and some very slight creasing at top, otherwise in really nice shape, small tear on cloth spine; still an extremeley attractive copy. Wonderful plates, bright and clean. Extra postage amybe required because of weight and size.
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Little Known Facts about Bundling in the New World.
by Aurand, A. Monroe
Pamphlet, 8vo, original printed paper wrappers, illustrated, 31,[1] pp. Creased a bit in the center, slight fading; otherwise very good plus. While it is believed to have its origins in England or the Netherlands, bundling is probably best know as a courting practice in colonial America. In fact, Some historians believe that the practice was more common in parts of Pennsylvania. Since dating wasn't much of an option in the 'good old days', couples were allowed to sleep together, often... Read More
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The Metropolitan Automobile Guide.
by [Automobile].
Tall 8vo, soft blue leather covers with gilt title patch and advertisement on rear covers, illustrated, 547 pp. Covers worn and rubbed, some chips and tears to covers, top part of front joint split at top part of front cover, large folding map with small split at fold, normal aging; otherwise about very good. This edition focuses on the New York metropolitan area, including New York City, Long Island, and some of Connecticut. About 40 maps are included, along with... Read More
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The Automobile Club of America. Blue Book 1914.
by [Automotive]
Large 8vo, leather without boards, with gilt title on front cover, illustrated, 900 pp. Spine almost completely gone, covers worn and torn, and not that securely attached to book, a couple of signatures are a bit loose, normal aging; still a decent copy. Automobile of America books from this period are rather scarce, and often in poor condition. This book is the New York and Canada edition, and it is loaded with many attractive ads for resorts, with some in... Read More
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Pontiac Six Booklet: "The Most Beautiful Thing On Wheels."
by [Automotive].
Booklet, 10 3/4" x 8 1/2", in color, 6 pp., plus 13 *' x 10" glossy photographs of the car. Slight aging, a couple of small foxing like stains; very good or better. The Pontiac Six booklet describes the car and models in great detail. The two door sedan, and four door touring sedan are featured in photographs in the booklet. Information on car specifications include details on tires, cooling, frame, fuel system, electrical system and motor. The... Read More
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The Greatest Engineering Feat in the World at Panama…
by Avery, Ralph E
4to, original pictorial red cloth, gilt lettering on front cover, illustrated, 384 pp. Slight edgewear at extremities, back hinge cracked a little, but still firm, normal aging; otherwise very good. Handsome edition on the construction of the Panama Canal, and richly illustrated with countless photographs (a few in color). This book recaps the work, techniques and even equipment involved in the construction of the Panama Canal. The book is also a kind of a tribute to Col. George Washington Goethals... Read More
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1939 National Air Races Official Directory & Log.
by [Aviation].
Program, 4to (13" x 10"), original colored wrappers, illustrated, 64 pp. Wrappers lightly worn, small ad clipped from last leaf, slight aging; otherwise very good. Rare program from the 19th annual National Air Races, held in Cleveland, Ohio, September 2-5, 1939. Contains some wonderful early aviation ads, including those for United Airlines, Lochheed Aircraft Corporation, Firestone Airplane Tires, and American Steel/ Another ad shows past winners of the Bendix Trophy Race for the past eight years. The 1938 winner was... Read More
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Narratives of Captivity Among the Indians of North America: A List of Books and Manuscripts on This Subject in the Edward E. Ayer Collection of the Newberry Library
by Ayer, Edward E.
8vo, cloth, spine label with title, no dust jacket (this edition did not come with one) 120 pages plus supplementIn near fine condition. Excellant coverage of a very important subject. One of 200 copies.
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Sylva Sylvarum: Or, A Natural History in Ten Centuries, and New Atlantis.
by Bacon, Francis
Small folio (11 ¼ x7 ½ ), modern calf spine and corners and marbled boards, morocco lettering piece, engraved title page from 1676 edition inserted, [2], 12, 2, 14, 215, [23], 221-228, [11], 64, 31 pp. Lacking original engraved frontispiece title but one from later edition inserted (some tears and chips along edges), additional original title present, light wear to edges, faint dampstain, and light foxing; otherwise very good. This is an interesting collection of the miscellaneous scientific writings and... Read More
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The Essays, Or Councils, Civil and Moral, of Sir Francis Bacon… With a Table of Colours of Good and Evil, And a Discourse on the Wisdom of the Ancients
by Bacon, Francis
8vo, later full mottled calf, gilt spine decorations, morocco title label, [viii], 167, [2], [6], [1] blank, 21, [1] blank, [9], 1, 17-123, [1], [5] pp. Bookplate minor wear to joints and edges, else very good. This book is an attractive copy of Bacon’s classic essays, including thoughts on anger, delays, gardens, studies, and vain glory. This copy contains and advertisement for an English dictionary, and books that will be sold by Abel Swall and Tim Child.
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Index of Streets and Plans of Paris.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x6 1/4"), softcovers, color folding maps. 48 pp. Spine a little frayed amd chipped, some darkening to covers, a couple of minor margin tears, last page a little loose, normal aging; otherwise, considering the item, this is in very good plus condition. This copy contains 9 folding color maps of Paris, including one showing railroads. An additional folding map is included in the ear of the pamphlet. While the accompanying text is in English the maps are... Read More
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Index of Streets and Plans of Paris.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x6 1/4"), softcovers, color folding maps. 48 pp. Spine a little frayed, missing rear map, some darkening to covers, a couple of minor margin tears, last page a little loose, normal aging; otherwise, considering the item, this is in very good plus condition. This copy contains 9 folding color maps of Paris, including one showing railroads. While the accompanying text is in English the maps are in French.
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Baedeker's Great Britain.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated with maps, 624 pp. Spine joints a bit split, front endpapers loose, browning and aging, not collated, but appears complete; otherwise good Karl Baedeker (1801-1959) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around 1828 he entered the travel guide business. Baedeker created a different kind of travel book that opened up tourism... Read More
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Baedeker's Norddeutschland.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated with maps, 330 pp. Very slight extremity wear, cover lettering faded, especially on spine, corners bumped, some aging and browning; otherwise very good. Karl Baedeker (1801-1859) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around 1828 he entered the travel guide business. Baedeker created a different kind of travel book that opened up... Read More
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Baedeker's Switzerland and the Adjacent Portions of Italy, Savoy, and Tyrol…
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title on front cover, illustrated with maps, 530 pp. Spine faded, some minor aging and soiling, some map margin tears and chips, one plate is torn into two pieces; otherwise very good. Karl Baedeker (1801-1959) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around 1828 he entered the travel guide business. Baedeker created a different kind of travel book that... Read More
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Baedeker's Italy from the Alps to Naples.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated with maps, 398 pp. Spine separated from text block, but still attached to binding, top cover a little loose, some rubbing and extremity wear to covers, some aging and browning, specially the last couple of pages. Complete. Karl Baedeker (1801-1959) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around 1828 he entered the... Read More
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Baedeker's Belgium and Holland including the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title on front cover, illustrated with maps, 489 pp. Some slight wear at extremities, minor aging, a crisp and bright copy and very good plus overall. Karl Baedeker (1801-1959) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around 1828 he entered the travel guide business. Baedeker created a different kind of travel book that opened up tourism for a new... Read More
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Baedeker's Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title and spine, illustrated with maps, 461, [40] pp. Spine a little faded, slight extremity wear, minor aging, some slight staining, one folding map a little folded and with margin chips because of off center fold, which makes it extend a little beyond text block; otherwise very good. Karl Baedeker (1801-1959) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around... Read More
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Baedeker's Eastern Alps…
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title and spine, illustrated with maps, 574 pp. Spine a little faded, slight extremity wear, corners bumped, minor aging, title page with margin tear, not affecting text, some maps a little browned and brittle, first map with some tears and slight loss; otherwise about very good. Karl Baedeker (1801-1959) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around 1828 he... Read More
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Baedeker's Spain and Portugal.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated with maps, 594 pp. Slight extremity wear, hinges a little cracked, corners bumped, large map with small tape repair, some aging and browning; otherwise about very good. Karl Baedeker (1801-1959) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around 1828 he entered the travel guide business. Baedeker created a different kind of... Read More
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Baedeker's Northern Germany.
by Baedeker, Karl.
16mo (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"), red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated with maps, 430 pp. Some rubbing and extremity wear to covers, but still bright and tight, some aging and a little browning; otherwise very good. Karl Baedeker (1801-1959) was born in Essen, and attended Heidelberg University. His family was involved in the publishing and bookselling business, and around 1828 he entered the travel guide business. Baedeker created a different kind of travel book... Read More
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