Catalogue of the Mercantile Library of Boston
by Boston
Boston: Printed by John Wilson and Son, 1854. 8vo. 230 x 145 mm., [9 x 5 ½ inches]. xxiii, 298 pp. Original brown embossed cloth; piece of spine missing. Ownership signature of 'James A. Woolsen of 7 Bowdoin Square' appears in pencil on the front free endpaper. "Since 1848 (see above), the date of our last Catalogue, the Library has increased from six thousand volumes to sixteen thousand volumes; and, although a hastily prepared Supplement was printed in... Read More
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Whispering City: Modern Rome and Its Histories
by Bosworth, R.J.B.
New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2011. 8vo. 240 x 165 mm., [9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches]. xviii+358pp., including index. Thirteen maps at chapter-openings; 36 reproductions of engravings and photos throughout. Publisher's tan paper over boards with gold stamping on spine; unclipped photographic jacket. Book is Fine: seemingly unread. Jacket is Fine: as new. First Edition. Australian scholar Richard James Boon Bosworth (1943- ) is a leading authority on Fascist Italy, its monuments and discontents. He... Read More
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A Philosophical Discourse, Addressed to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences . . . On the Eighth of November Mdcclxxx
by Bowdoin, James
Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes and Sons, 1780. Small 4to. 185 x 120 mm., [7 ¼ x 4 ½ inches]. 35 pp., including half-title. Old library pamphlet binder. Marked "Withdrawn Bowdoin College Library" pencil mark "Dup" on paper label. First edition. The American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in Boston in 1780 during one of the most difficult years of the American Revolution. James Bowdoin was the first president and other founders were John Adams and John... Read More
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Ten Mezzo-tinto Engravings from Original Drawings. Dedicated by Permission to Her Majesty Adelaide the Queen Dowager by Her Majesty's Dutiful, Grateful & Affectionate Servant Carolina Courtenay Boyle. Engraved by Louis Marvy
by Carolina Courtenay Boyle
Oblong folio. Leaf size, 435 c 300 mm., [17 x 12 inches]; Plate size, 250 x 160 mm., [9 ¾ x 6 ¼ inches]. Ten soft ground etchings and aquatints; some minor foxing to the margins. With the original printed wrappers, title printed around an engraving of a bucolic setting with cypress trees, a lake, cottage and sailboat. The wrapper has some expert paper repairs to corners and fold at the spine, Rare series of engraved plates by... Read More
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Delle pubbliche biblioteche, Pensieri. D'un Anonimo
by (Bragazzi, Giuseppe)
Fulingo: Tipografia Tomassini, 1843. Small 8vo. 170 x 120 mm. (6 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches). Original printed wrappers; spine discolored, otherwise sound and not unattractive. Rare pamphlet, published in the provincial city of Foligno near Assisi and Perugia, that advocates for the establishment of a public libraries. The pamphlet is organized in two parts. The first describes the benefits of public libraries and the moral, civil and economic impact institutions of knowledge have on local citizenry. The... Read More
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Catalogo della Libreria di Carlo Branca, in Milano. . . Preceduto da brevi cenni bibliografici. Bound with: Catalogo de' Libri Italiani - Latini - Francesi Vendibile Presso Carlo Branca
by Branca, Carlo
Milano: Co' Tipi di Giuseppe Chuisi and Co' Tipi di Luigi Nervetti, 1844. Two volumes in one. 8vo. 225 x 150 mm. (9 x 6 inches). cii, [2] pp.; 128, 2, 100 pp. Frontispiece vignette of the three Verri Bros. by Bridi after a design by Focosi. Contemporary decorated paper wrappers, some minor tears to edges; some minor foxing throughout. Book plate of Baron Horace de Landau on front pastedown and stamp of Gustavo Camillo Galletti on the title-page.... Read More
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Sopra alcuni colori che nei secoli XIV e XV furono adoprati per le pitture dell'insigne Campo Santo di Pisa, e sulla composizione dell'intonco che fu fatto per le pitture medesime. Lettera al Chiar. Sig. Cav. Conservatore Carlo Lasinio
by Branchi, Giuseppe
Pisa: Tipografia Nistri, 1836. 8vo. 220 x 140 mm. (8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches). 25 pp. Later wrappers. Rare pamphlet describing the composition and methods for recreating the colors used in the frescos that were painted on the walls of the 12th century Campo Santo in Pisa. In addition, the pamphlet includes the techniques for how the plasters of the fresco were made at the time of their creation and an analysis of the ingredients that that... Read More
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History of Civilizations. Translated by Richard Mayne
by Braudel, Fernand
New York: Penguin Books, 1995. 8vo. 200 x 130 mm., [7 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches]. xl, 600 pp. Illustrated with 23 maps. Stiff paper wrappers. "A Work of Art -- Far nobler than mere scholarship. Its insights are variously luminous, startling and curious. Braudel's portrait of the planet is immensely various and vivacious. A panaorama full of emotions, excitement, humanity, and even hope." Jan Morris.
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Indice de'Libri a Stampa citati per testi di Lingua nel Vocabolario de'Signori Accademici della Crusca. Con un Lettera preliminare ed alcune Osservazioni
by Bravetti, Jacopo
Venizia: Presso Antonio Savioli, 1775. 8vo. 200 x 140 mm., [7 ¾ x 5 ¼ inches]. 107 [1] pp. Contemporary paste-paper boards; binding soiled, title in ink on spine, text block lightly foxed throughout. First edition, followed by a Verona edition, with addition, printed in 1798. A select bibliography, listing over 300 titles, by authors, editors, and commentators who were represented in the Vocabulario Della Crusca and were recognized for their contributions to the standardization of the Italian... Read More
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Frammenti Lirici dei Fasti Greci, e Romani. Verseggiati da Rosmenio Tirinese (pseudonym), Poeta Arcade F. B.
by (Briganti, Filippo)
Lecce: Nella pubblica Stamperia di Vincenzo Marino, e Fratelli, 1795. 4to. 240 x 180 mm., [9 ¼ x 7 inches]. 29 leaves plus 1 blank; printed on recto only on light blue paper. Illustrated with a title-page vignette. Bound in prepared paper wrappers decorated with a dot & gold star-bursts pattern. Excellent condition. Rare provincial imprint, printed in a simple style with Roman type, by the local press of Vincenzo Marino & Bros. The printed text has a... Read More
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Stop! Stop! Stop!! and Look at an Entire New Stock of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, which the Subscriber Offers for Sale at a very Slight Advance from Cost, at his Store in the Centre of Weston
by (Broadside Advertisement). Hosmer, George
Boston: Propeller Press, 142 Washington Street, Boston, 1852. 4to. 300 x 220 mm., [12 x 9 inches]. Printed on thin paper, folded, with a few minor holes at center fold, brown with age and a few spots and scuffs, otherwise very good and sound. Rare Boston printed broadside, promoting the goods for sale at the shop of George Hosmer of Weston, Massachusetts. Scores of items are listed, some with prices. Not in OCLC and the... Read More
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![Battle of Cedar Creek. By H[orace] Maynard, Co. E, 28th Iowa Volunteers. Tune, "Star-Spangled Banner." [Caption title]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/612/445/1356445612.0.l.jpg)
Battle of Cedar Creek. By H[orace] Maynard, Co. E, 28th Iowa Volunteers. Tune, "Star-Spangled Banner." [Caption title]
by (CIVIL WAR : VERSE BROADSIDE)
New York: J. Dickson, Printer, 1864. Broadside in 4to. 310 x 235 mm., [12 x 9 ¼ inches]. Caption, and ten stanzas of verse in two columns, within an ornamental border. Sheet somewhat dust-soiled with a few minor stains, surface wear along folds, one corner slightly chipped, &c. Still, entirely sound, and with good margins. The Battle of Cedar Creek was fought in the Shenandoah Valley on October 19, 1864. Surprised by the Confederate forces under the... Read More
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![Certificate of Birth and Baptism [Geburts- und Tauf-Schein]. Den Ehegatten Andreas Gildner und seiner Frau Christina . .](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/708/158/1323158708.0.l.jpg)
Certificate of Birth and Baptism [Geburts- und Tauf-Schein]. Den Ehegatten Andreas Gildner und seiner Frau Christina . .
by (Broadside)
Allentown: Blumer, Busch, und Co, 1849. Manuscript birth certificate 430 x 340 mm., (17 x 13 1/4 inches). Text printed in German and infilled in legible hand. Great example of the "Empire Style Double Angel" printed form with woodcut images of two figures of angels set on either side of the main text facing out, enclosed in an intricate typographical border. At the top of the sheet is an image of the American Eagle with... Read More
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Certificate of Birth and Baptism. Geburts- und Tauf-Schein. Diesen beiden Ehegatten, als: Joseph Fraker und seiner ehelichen Hausfrau Catharine... Of these two spouses, Michael H. Miller and his lawful housewife Catharine née Snyder, a daughter was born to the world on the 22nd day of December in the year of our Lord, 1857
by (Broadside)
Harrisburg, Pa: Gedruckt und zu haben bey G. S. Peters, 1857. Folio broadside. 420 x 330 mm., (16 ½ x 13 inches). Printed text in German, with manuscript additions of family names, date of birth, and county of birth. Fragile copy with tears at folds and some degeneration of the paper due to applied color; expert paper repair verso of broadside. Scare broadside designed in the Empire style popular in the 1840s by... Read More
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Confirmations =Lieder. Gesungen von den Confirmaden des Ehrw. Hern Zeller
by (Broadside)
Allentaun: Blumer Druckerei, 1830. Folio broadside: 335 x 215 mm., [13 ¼ x 8 ½ inches]. Printed in two columns on blue paper; heavily stained, some tears at folds; expert paper repairs to folds. Rare broadside issued as part of a confirmation ceremony presided over by Andrew Zeller (1755-1839), one of the early bishops of the United Brethren Church in America. Following the example of the Methodists, this German language ministry of the... Read More
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Adam and Eve in Paradise. Mel. Herzlich thut mich Verlangen
by (Broadside)
Ephrata: Samuel Baumann, 1811. Broadside. 405 x 330 mm., (16 x 13 inches). Watermark "A K" for Abraham Keller. Title and two columns of text in German, with a central woodcut image of Adam and Eve, the Tree of Knowledge and the Serpent; all enclosed with a typographical border. Folded; with some paper repair to upper right corner and at the margin of the center fold; the entire broadside expertly backed with Japanese paper. ... Read More
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Verlangen nach Jesu! Wo ist Jesus mein Verlangen
by (Broadside)
N.p., 1820. 4to. 290 x 200 mm., [11 ½ x 8 inches]. Printed in two columns in German. Decorative typographical border. Paper stock browned with age, some foxing and staining; tear near top of margin at printed border without loss, expert tissue repairs. The lyrics of this anonymously printed hymn is attributed to Ludaemilie Elisabeth Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (1640-72), the author of over 60 hymns and songs. It is the tale of a person... Read More
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D
by Collection of 18th Century Printed Broadsides
Rare Series of Twenty-Four Festival Broadsides Celebrating the Accomplishments and Appointments of Members of the Dionisi Family of Verona During the Middle Years of the Eighteenth Century. Including celebratory broadsides commemorating civil appointments, ordinations, taking of religious habits by the women of the family, retirements, and funerals for the Dionisi of Verona. The format of the twenty-four broadsides is folio, four are printed on silk and one in gold ink. There is one duplicate in the collection. Each... Read More
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Fitch Hambletonian! This Celebrated Stallion, Purchased of William Fitch, of Norwich, CT., by H. J. Rockwell and W. H. Allen will make a Short Season at the Metropolitan Stables, N. London Connecticut
by (Stud Broadside)
New London, Ct.: Printed at the Office of the Daily Star, 1871. Broadside, matted and framed. Folio. Visible image size 340 x 258 mm., [13 ½ x 10 inches.]; frame size 420 x 370 mm., [16 ½ x 14 ½ inches]. Illustrated with woodcut image very well executed and printed in deep rich black ink. Some minor shadow effect from large wood type, text and image printed within a decorative border. Appears to be in very good condition although... Read More
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Catalogue of the Library, Removed from Greenwich Hospital, also another Private Library, consisting of Capital Books in all Departments of Literature, English and Foreign, many in Elegant Bindings. .
by Bromley, Sir Richard, K.C.B.
London: Puttick and Simpson, 1866. 8vo. 220 x 145 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ¾ inches]. 53 pp. Uncut copy, stitched as issued. Auction catalogue of 1346 lots, principally of 17th – 19th century English book, which represent a typical gentleman's library of the period. Bromley (1813-1866) was a distinguished civil servant who administrative skills and accounting abilities were extremely useful during the expansion of government bureaucracy during the mid-Victorian period of English history. He was involved in accounting for government expenditures... Read More
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Observations on the manners and customs of Italy, with remarks on the vast importance of British commerce on that country; also, particulars of the wonderful explosion of Mount Vesuvius, taken on the spt at midnight, in June, 1794. When the beautiful and extensive city of Torre del Creco was buried under the blazing river of lava from the mountain. . . .By a gentleman authorized to investigate, the commerce of that country with Great Britain. .
by (Brooke, N.)
London: Printed by R. Cruttwell and sold by T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies, 1798. 8vo. viii, 269 pp. = a final leaf of ads. Original light blue boards, drab paper back strip, joints and head and tail of spine expertly reinforced with Japanese tissue; wanting label. With faults a very attractive copy. First edition. One of the more interesting English accounts of Italy in the late 18th century. Not a lot is known about Brooke beyond what... Read More
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Sicilian Rebel
by Brooks, Robert R. R.
Waynesville, North Carolina: United Methodist Church, 1979. 8vo. 220 x 150 mm., [9 x 5 3/4 inches]. [iv], 138 pp. Illustrated with a map of Sicily and half tone photos of the Sicilian landscape. Original cloth, dust jacket; some staining to front wrapper. This copy with an inscription reading " To Honey and Jim/ With Love from/ Bob/ Christmas, 1979. This is probably by the author. First edition. Robert Brooks, former Dean of Williams College, edited the "personal... Read More
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The Dream of Arcadia: American Writers and Artists in Italy 1760-1915
by Brooks, Van Wyck
New York: E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc, 1958. 8vo. 205 x 135 mm., [8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches]. [16], 272 pp. Gray publisher's cloth, embossed publisher's mark on upper board, blue label on spine, dust jacket. Some very minor fraying to head and tail of spine, dust jacket with scrape to outer edge of front wrapper and tiny chips at head and tail of spine. First edition inscribed "For Julius Teller with affection Van Wyck Brooks/... Read More
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Catalogue of First Editions of American Authors. Poets, Philosophers, Historians, Statesmen, Essayists, Dramatists, Novelists, Travellers, Humorist, &c., &c., &c. Compiled and Arranged for Sale
by Leon & Brother
New York, 1885. 8vo. 220 x 140 mm. [8 ½ x 5 ½ inches]. 58 pp. Missing front wrapper, text block unopened; some staining to title-page; printed on good paper. First edition of the first catalogue devoted to American literary firsts. Includes substantial author collections of Emerson, Dunlap, Cooper, Whitman, Stowe, Simms, Sigourney, Taylor. Thoreau, and Tuckerman. "A hopeful sign of future book-collecting is exhibited in the fact that Bibliophiles of America are emulating their... Read More
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The Renaissance Bazaar: From the Silk Road to Michelangelo
by Brotton, Jerry
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002. 8vo. xii, 243 pp. 8 plates and 39 illustrations, a few of which are in color. Red cloth boards, with near fine dust jacket. First edition. "The Renaissance Bazaar tells the story of this intense exchange of ideas, objects, and skills that shaped the European Renaissance. It also show how technology and co0mmercial developmnets such as printing, banking, and mapmaking were inextricably connected to the great art, literature, science, and discoveries that have... Read More
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