Samuel Osborne Janitor
by Padelford, Frederick Morgan
Boston: LeRoy Phillips Publisher, 1913. Osborne was born enslaved, taught himself to read and eventually became a long-time janitor at Colby College. This is Ernest Marriner's Copy a long-time professor at Colby and author of a history of the College.
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A narrative of facts, interesting, mysterious, and extraordinary: as connected with a short history of two servants, named James Harper Peart, and Ann Thomas: detailing the particulars of a robbery in Great Bedford Street
by Page, J.
Bath: Printed and Published by Mary Meyler, 1833. 44 of 48 pp. Fair in paper wraps, worn and stained. A single copy is located at Princeton University. This is described as 48 pp., but the text ends cleanly at page 44. Likely missing an afterword or a publisher's catalog.
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Introduction to Raymond Chandler's Unknown Thriller: The Screenplay of Playback
by Parker, Robert B.
New York: Mysterious Press, 1985. Paper wraps. Parker, Robert B. Introduction to Raymond Chandler's Thriller: The Screenplay of Playback. New York: Mysterious Press, 1985. First edition. Ten pages bound in printed wrappers. One of approximately 30 copies printed to secure copyright. Very good.
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A Letter to the Right Hon. William Wyndham on his late opposition to the bill to prevent Bull-Baiting: By an Old Member of Parliament
by Old Member of Parliament
1800. Second Edition. London: printed by W. Stratford, sold Cadell and Davies, [1800]. (4), 47 pp. Neatly bound in later marbled boards, cloth spine lettered in gilt. A fine copy. Surprisingly rare pamphlet (no first edition located), censorious of the enjoyment afforded the lower classes by the spectacle of torture inflicted on dumb animals, in this case the unspeakable cruelties of bull-baiting. The attempt to outlaw bull-baiting figured significantly in the contest in England between reform and reaction... Read More
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The New Gymnosophy
by Parmelee, Maurice
New York: Frederick H Hitchcock, 1927. Hardcover. Special edition no. 27, signed by author. 303 pages illustrated. One illustration loose.
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Some Chapters on the History of the Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with Indians by Pacific Measures
by Parrish, Samuel
Philadelphia: Friends' Historical Association, 1877. Paper wraps. 131 pp in good condition.
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Book of Niagara Falls
by Parsons, Horatio
Bufffalo: Steele & Peck, 1838. Sixth edition. 111, [1] pp. Binding lightly rubbed, and the interior is foxed. This popular guide includes a very good folding map.
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The Motor Pirate
by Paternoster, G. Sidney
Boston: L.C. Page, 1904. 261, 10 pp. Good with the head and tail of the spine frayed. The spine is faded. The inside covers are stamped "Thompson Products museum Acquired ___." A novel of the exploits of a criminal who robbed people and quickly escaped by automobile. The cover is nicely illustrated.
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Observations on the alarming progress of the gaol or typhus fever : with a summary of means of received practice for the treatment of the disease, and preventing its further contagion
by Paul, Sir G.O.
Gloucester: D. Walker and Sons, 1817. 38 pp. Removed from a bound volume. Oclc locates 2 copies. Originally printed in 1784 this work offers advice in battle Typhus in prisons. A great epidemic raged in Britian and Ireland from 1816-1819.
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An Address To Seamen Delivered At Portland, October 23, 1821. At The Request of the Portland Auxiliary Bible Society
by Payson, Edward
Thayer, Tappan & Stickney: Portland, ME, 1821. Paper wraps. 16pp. Good condition. The Society was founded in 1820 to provide Bibles to seamen.
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Letters on the Tremont Theatre Respectfully addressed to the Primitive Subscribers, Its Friends and Patrons
by Pelby, William
Boston: John H. Eastburn, 1830. 44 pp. Good with spotting, stains to the upper edge and wear. Pelby (1793-1850) was a renowned Boston Actor. He was the manager of the Tremont Theatre and was the center of attacks on this new Theatre by rivals. He eventually founded other theatres in Boston. 14 copies found in libraries but an uncommon piece on controversy in the early American Theater.
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Letter From William Penn to His Wife and Children, No. 12
by Penn, William
New York: Mahlon Day, 1820. Paper wraps. 12 pp. Small loss of paper along edge of title. Staining and foxing, in homemade paper wraps. Inscribed? (paper loss) Hoag to my children in New Hampshire.
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Primitive Christianity Revived, By William Penn [with] Select Essays on Religious Subjects from the Writings of Isaac Penington
by Penn, William, and Isaac Penington
Philadelphia: Joseph Crukshank, 1783. With leather spine and paper covered boards Good condition with some loss to the paper on the boards, light foxing and minor wear ESTC W27849 66; iv, 98; [2] pp pp.
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Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S. Secretary to the Admiralty
by Pepys, Samuel
London: Bell & Daldy, 1865. 4 vols. Bindings rubbed, minor loss to the head and tail of the spines. The interior has moderate foxing especially to the fly leaves and 1st few pages of each volume. Also, some folding plates are foxed. Tissue guards lacking. Still an attractive set of this remarkable diary of life in 17th Century England. All illustrations are present. Each volume has the book plates of former owners Irving Grinnell and Irving Bowdoin Kingsford. These... Read More
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Clio, No. 1
by Percival, James
Charleston, S.C.: S. Babcock & Co, 1822. 108 pp. Wraps and end papers worn and stained. This copy does not have the ad page found in 2 other surviving copies. Percival was a Yale graduate and published several books. Imprints 9874. Scarce.
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A Plantation Christmas
by Peterkin, Julia
An attractive copy of this book on the holiday traditions in the south.
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Analysis of the Game of Chess Illustrated with Diagrams
by Philador, A.D.
Boston: Samuel H. Parker, 1826. 252 pp. Original paper boards cloth spine with paper label. Some staining.
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Speeches of Judge John F. Philips and Wm. H. Wallace in the Trial of Frank James
by Philips, Judge John and William Wallace
[n.p.]: [n.p.], 1881. 151- 182 pp., 2 plates. The cover has Light wear, but it is in good condition. This is a scarce Frank James piece.
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Seasonal Advice to a Neighbor Given by Way of Familiar Dialogue
by Phillips, Samuel
Cambridge: Hilliard and Metcalf, 1811. Second edition. Hardcover. 96pp. Quarter leather over marbled boards. Good with general wear. Half title with Phillips Armorial Bookplate. Includes manuscript note: "This book is committed to the care of Elijah Leonard to be lent by him to people in his parish. It is requested that no person would keep more than six weeks. Marshfield April 30, 1812.
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Freedom for Women Speech of Wendell Phillips. Esq
by Phillips, Wendell
At The Convention Held at Worcester, October 15 and 16, 1851. 21 pp, first edition of this often-reprinted work.
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Address To The Community On The Necessity Of Legalizing The Study Of Anatomy
by Pierson, A. L. (and others)
Boston: Perkins & Marvin, 1829. Paper wraps. 27 pp. Chewed on some pages on the bottom with no text loss. Presented by Pierson to William Gibbs of Salem. In an era of grave robbing the report argues for the use of unclaimed bodies.
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True Happiness Displayed in Narrative Representing the Excellence and Power of Early Religion with Anedotes, Illustrating the Guilt and Misery of Irreligion and Infidelity
by Pike, J.G.
Dover: David Marks, 1834. Hardcover. 240 pp. Cloth over blue paper boards Some staining.
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Pinkerton's National Detective Agency and its Connection with The Labor Troubles at Homestead, Penn., July 6th, 1892
by Pinkerton, Robert and William
New York: Pinkerton Detective Agency, 1892. 123 pp. Fair condition with tattered wraps almost detached and with a tape repair. The interior is very good. In this piece the Pinkerton brothers defend Carnegie Steel with violence with labor during the Homestead strike.
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A Catechism of Perspective Intended as a Companion to the Catechism of Drawing and Architecture Containing a Variety of Useful Examples
by [Pinnock, William]
London: For Pinnock and Mauder, 1820. Paper wraps. 34pp with four plates. Foxing and chipping to covers.
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The Little Engine that Could
by Piper, Watty
New York: The Platt & Munk Co, 1930. [21] pp. No check. Early edition, but not a first. Soiled and worn about good. Supreme Court Justice David Souter (1939-2025), copy and inscription to him: "To David Love Nancy Jane, Christmas '42." Purchased at the 2026 auction of his estate, this piece has a certificate of provenance.
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