Cahier d’Ecriture á Mademoiselle Marie Perrine Cloizec
by Cloizec, Marie Perrine
Vannes, 1851. Folio. 410 x 270 mm., [16 x 10 ¾ inches]. 5 leaves, 1 blank. Manuscript in ink on rectos only. Highly legible and decorative. A charming calligraphic manuscript by a young female student from Vannes during the middle of the 19th century. .
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List of Books and Pamphlets on the Rebellion and some Confederate Publications for Sale
by Bookseller Catalogue. Robert Clarke & Co
Cincinnati, O., 1886. 8vo. 230 x 150 mm., [9 x 6 inches]. [2], 30 pp. Original wrappers; front wrapper chipped at edges, lower wrapper loose from binding and chipped at spine. One of Robert Clarke's many small subject driven catalogues that complemented his comprehensive inventory catalogues issued every other year or so. This priced catalogue of nearly 800 items is organized alphabetically by author and state, many descriptions with short annotations. Includes confederate imprints, especially pamphlets that... Read More
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Our New Guide to Rose Culture
by Dingee & Conard Co
West Grove, PA: Dingee & Conard, 1905. 8vo. 235 x 160 mm. (9 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches). 144 pp. Chromolithographic paper cover and fontispiece and three chomolithographs in the text, plus illustrations of rose varieties through out. Paper wrappers, spine a bit chipped but sound. Fifty-fifth anniversary catalogue.
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Catalogo delle storie particolari Civili ed Ecclesiastiche della Città e de' Luoghi d'Italia, le quali si trovano nella domestica Libreria dei Fratelli Coleti in Vinegia
by Coleti, Giovanni Antonio
(Venezia): nella Stamperia degli Stessi, 1779. (64). 4to. 245 x 190 mm. (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches). xii, (first leaf blank), 328 pp. 19th century cloth backed marbled paper boards; inner hinge cracked yet very sound. Bookplate of Anthony Hobson. Very good copy of a rare catalogue. First edition. Catalogue of the Coleti Bros. collection of Italian local history, called by Archer Taylor, "a remarkable library...rare". The catalogue is arranged by city and describes the published works... Read More
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An Intellectual History in His Own Words
by Gerrit Smith Collection
Peterboro, 1878. Gerrit Smith (1797-1874). A Collection of Thirty-Six Publications, mostly from the Press in Peterboro on the Political and Religious Movements in Mid-19th Century America. Mostly bifolium and broadside publications measuring approximately 12 x 8 inches. Some previously folded but all very clean with no foxing or pencil markings. Excellent condition. This small but content heavy collection of printed material from Gerrit Smith’s printing press in Peterboro, New York is a treasure trove of... Read More
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A Catalogue of the Maps and Charts in the Library of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts
by Harvard College
Cambridge: E. W. Metcalf and Company, 1831. 8vo. 245 x 145 mm., [9 ½ x 6 inches]. viii, 224 pp. Original boards, cloth spine; cloth on spine chipped with some loss, remnants of paper label; a few pages heavily foxed, otherwise light foxing throughout. This copy with the pencil signature of Calvin Stowe and the date 1832. A good, sound copy. This cartographic collection was formed by the German historian C. D. Ebeling of Hamburg, Germany. He... Read More
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Catalogue of the Library of the Calliopean Society, Yale College
by Yale College
New Haven: Printed by B. L. Hamlen, Printer to Yale College, 1846. 8vo. 235 x 145 mm., [9 ¼ x 5 ¾ inches]. 94 pp. Stitched as issued; wanting wrappers, some soiling to the edges of the paper and some light foxing throughout. A late comer to the debating societies of Yale College, the Calliopean Society was incorporated in 1819 by a group from the Linonia Society dissatisfied with the leadership of oldest society on the campus. ... Read More
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Catalogue of the Library Belonging to the Society of Brother's in Unity
by Yale College
New Haven: Hitchcock & Stafford, Printers, 1838. 8vo. 230 x 140 mm., [9 ¼ x 5 ½ inches]. [2], 106 pp. Original printed wrappers; chipped at spine with an early repair with tape. Short-title catalogue of the Society of Brothers in Unity, one of Yale College's most prestigious debating societies organized in 1771. This substantial library of books, numbering over 6,000 volumes focuses on history, drama, poetry, novels and travel and a large collection of scientific works... Read More
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A Review of "An Inquiry into the Genuineness of the Manuscript Corrections in Mr. J. Payne Collier's Annotated Shakspere, Folio, 1632; and Certain Shaksperian Documents likewise Published by Mr. Collier.: By N. E. S. A. Hamilton. Also, the Reply of Mr. J. Payne Collier, to the Inquiry
by J. Payne Collier
New York: Printed for Private Circulation by Charles W. Frederickson, 1860. 8vo. 245 x 150 mm., [9 ½ x 5 ½ inches]. 32 pp. Unopened copy in original drab green paper wrappers; wrappers soiled and some chips to the edges, otherwise a very good copy. "This reprint is dedicated to the Admirers of Mr. J. Payne Collier, in the United States, by C. W. Frederickson, who appreciates his character as an Honest Man, an Accomplished Scholar, and a... Read More
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Just Out Polka
by (Color Lithograph). Brown, Francis H.
New York: Wm. Hall & Sons, 1856. Folio. 323 x 260 mm., [12 ¾ x 10 inches]. 8 pp. Removed, illustrated with a color lithography printed in four colors. Some soiling to margins, trimmed closely at the bottom margin with loss of most of the word "New York", otherwise very good. Nicely designed and color printed lithograph by the New York firm of Sarony, Major & Knapp, the noted company that produced thousands of beautifully crafted color... Read More
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Bluettes et souvenirs poétques
by Common Place Book. Baron Achille de Cholet (1811-1888).x.
8vo. 186x 119 mm., [7 ¼ x 4 ½ inches]. [1]-14, [1], 15-19, 21-24, [1], 25-29, [1], 30-36, [1], 37-90; folios 74 and 83-90 blank except for page numbers and 4 lines on fol. 85 verso; plus 18 blank leaves at the end followed by [1] leaves containing 3 index pages, and 1 final blank leaf. Manuscript section tiles in outline capitals on separate leaves, included in foliation. Complete (the gap between folios 19 and 21 is a foliation... Read More
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![Ladies Indispensable Assistant. Being a Companion for the Sister, Mother and Wife. [Bound with as publisher]: Ladies’ Cooking Assistant and Family Friend: Containing a Select Number of Important Family Recipes](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/605/638/1640638605.0.l.jpg)
Ladies Indispensable Assistant. Being a Companion for the Sister, Mother and Wife. [Bound with as publisher]: Ladies’ Cooking Assistant and Family Friend: Containing a Select Number of Important Family Recipes
by Ladies’ Home Companion
New York, 1850. 8vo. 200 x 150 mm., [8 x 5 ¼ inches]. 72; [vii], 8-48; [i] 122-136 pp. Bound in publisher’s red embossed linen cloth, decorated spine and medallion on the upper board; some fading to the spine and around the edges of the cloth binding; paper stock foxed with tidemarks in the upper right corner of the text; with faults a good to very good copy. This copy appears to be the second edition, originally published... Read More
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Flyer" Advance Catalogue. Illustrations and Descriptions of Ideal Specialties in Water Closets and Traps, showing Low Tank Closets Combinations complete and Centrifugal (Adjustable) Traps, with all Connections
by Ideal Manufacturing Company
Detroit, Mich., U.S.A.: Ideal Manufacturing Company, 1900. 8vo. 230 x 150 mm., (9 x 6 inches). 96 pp. Illustrated throughout. Original printed wrappers, stitched as issued; a few tears to the edges of wrappers and some toning of the paper stock, otherwise very good. The Ideal Manufacturing Company of Detroit was an old and well-know company which was found in 1887 and sold in 1912 to Colwell Lead Company of New York. This is... Read More
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POETICAL MISCELLANY
by Concanen, Matthew, Editor.
12mo. 160 x 100 mm., 6 ½ x 3 ¾ inches). xii, 251(1) pp. 12mo, contemporary tree calf, spine gilt, red morocco label (joints very slightly rubbed, upper cover a trifle marked. Early armorial bookplate of Sir Thomas Hesketh. First edition. A lively Grub-Street poetical miscellany, edited by Matthew Concanen. Concanen was born in Ireland in 1701 began to publish poetry before the age of 20; his Match at Foot-Ball and Meliora's Tears for Thyrsis were... Read More
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Avvisi di utilità generale. Le raccolte di Grano più abbondanti. Le farine più salubri ed economiche. Il PANE migliore, Economico, più sostanzioso, più nutritivo... cotto in una nuova maniera... Firenze: Editori del Giornale di Commercio
by Cookery
Firenze: Via Panzani, 1832. 8vo. 220 x 140 mm., [8 ¾ x 5 ¾ inches]. 8 pp. Later mauve colored paper wrappers. Ownership stamp of H. Gerroid. Rare pamphlet discussing recent bumper harvests of wheat and methods for the production of the healthiest and cheapest flours to produce the most nutritious bread, prepared in a new method to preserve both flavor and nutrients. Piedmont style bread, called "Pane Toscano or Richard", was the most favored brand in... Read More
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Ulisse Colombini - Bologna. Prezzo Corrente (senza impegno)
by (Cookery)
(Bologna): ca. 1902. Broadside. 8vo. 230 x 145 mm. (9 x 5 3/4 inches). Printed on tissue, with prices and notes in manuscript. Tiny hole where the broadside was hung, folds to corners, but otherwise in very good condition. Very rare survival of this list of cured meats with written prices in Italian lira, issued to Sig. Alfonso Scala, dated 11/10/2 (1902?) and signed S. Severo. The selection of cured meats includes mortadella (200 lira), salami fino (300... Read More
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Del cibo pitagorico ovvero erbacceo per uso de’nobili, e de’letterati
by Corrado, Vincenzo
Napoli: nella Stamperia dei Fratelli Raimondi, 1781. 4to. 250 x 190 mm., [9 ¾ x 7 ½ inches]. [4] ff., 48 pp. Illustrated with an engraved portrait of the author by Giuseppe Aloja. Bound in early 20th century leather spine over marbled paper boards. Offset from portrait to the title-page, printed on thin paper with some foxing throughout. This copy with large margins and untrimmed. First edition of Vincenzo Corrado’s (fl. 1773-1790) contribution to the enlightenment discussion of... Read More
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Cox, John (Agent) and William S. Jack (Manufacturer) & William C. Van Hosen (Inventor). Improved Patent Lever Railway Press. This Press excels all other now in use for Pressing Hay, Cotton, Wool, Hops, Rags, &c., &c. . . and will do double the work that any other press can with the same number of hands. . .(Caption title)
by Cox, John (Agent), William S. Jack (Manufacturer) William C. Van Hosen (Inventor)
[Portland, Maine]: John Cox, Mountfort's Wharf, 1843. 8vo. 220 x 200 mm. (9 7/8 x 8 inches). 4 pp. Advertisement and image of the press on page 1; page 2 blank; page 3 with manuscript about sale and delivery of the press; page 4 addressed to Franklin Spofford of Bucksport, ME, with postage mark. Folded into letter form. Very good copy. Handsome document that describes in detail the invention of a new press used to compress agricultural... Read More
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Drawing in Ink of a Brownie
by Original Drawing. Palmer Cox
Brownieland, 1905. 16mo. 88 x 112 mm. [3 ½ x 4 ½ inches]. Hand drawn and signed in ink on card stock. Very good condition. Text reads, "To W. M. Shaw. Many Blessings may you know while you tarry here below. Still increasing day by day as the seasons roll away. Till your journey here you end and to Brighter walks ascend." Signed Palmer Cox. On of many examples of Cox creating calling cards, using the same... Read More
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![[ART & ILLUSTRATION]. Bertoldo con Bertoldino e Cacasenno. Inn Ottava Rima. Con Argomenti, Allegore, Annotazioni, e Figure in Rame](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/628/787/1609787628.0.l.jpg)
[ART & ILLUSTRATION]. Bertoldo con Bertoldino e Cacasenno. Inn Ottava Rima. Con Argomenti, Allegore, Annotazioni, e Figure in Rame
by (Croce, Giulio Cesare)
Bologna: Nella Stamperia di Lelio dalla Volpe, 1736. 4to. 285 x 215 mm., [11 ¼ x 8 ½ inches]. [20], 346, [2], 128 pp. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, title-page vignette, 20 full-page engravings designed by G. C. Crespi. Bound in contemporary vellum, red leather title-label on spine; minor soiling to vellum boards, an old partial ring discoloring a small part of the upper board, perhaps from a glass being set upon the binding; some minor foxing the margins... Read More
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An Essay on the Utility of Collecting the Best Works of the Ancient Engravers of the Italian School; Accompanied by a Critical Catalogue
by Cumberland, George
London: Printed by W. Nicol and Sold by Payne and Foss, 1827. 4to. 250 x 200 mm.; [9 ¾ x 8 inches]. viii, 536 , [2] pp. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author and four plates on two folding leaves, bound at the end. Modern green morocco spine over green cloth, spine with title in gilt and embossed in blind, all edges gilt. Preliminary leaves a bit foxed, otherwise a very handsome copy. Bookplate of Thomas Philip... Read More
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A System of Pyrotechny. Comprehending the Theory and Practice, with the Application of Chemistry. Designed for Exhibition and War. In Four Parts
by Cutbush, James
Philadelphia: Published by Clara F. Cutbush, 1825. 4to. 215 x 135 mm., (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches). xliv, 610, [1] pp. Illustrated with one engraved plate. Contemporary calf, joints cracked and a bit weak, leather dry, edges rubbed; foxing throughout but paper stock flexible First edition of the first book on American book on rockets and fireworks. It was published and edited by the author's wife Clara, after his death in 1823. James Cutbush... Read More
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Santa Monica Pier, California
by Dahl, Anton
1954. Oil painting on board. 250 x 297 mm. (9 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches). Signed in lower left corner in black paint and in black ink an inscription reads "Santa Monica, Calif. / A. Dahl 1954". Label of Wallace Gallery, East Hampton, New York. Anton Dahl (1894-1967), Swedish painter who emigrated to the States and taught at the Detroit Museum of Art in the 1940's. In 1948 he moved to Los Angeles where he... Read More
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![[COOKERY & VITICULTURE] Enologia: ovvero a’Arte de Fare, Conservare e far viaggiare I vini del regno](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/344/868/1669868344.0.l.jpg)
[COOKERY & VITICULTURE] Enologia: ovvero a’Arte de Fare, Conservare e far viaggiare I vini del regno
by Dandolo, Vincenzo
Milano: Dalla Tipografia Giambattista Sonzongo, 1820. Two volumes. 8vo., 210 x 125 mm., [8 ¼ x 5 inches]. xxxv [1] pp., 283 pp.; 268 pp. Illustrated by 5 engraved plates. Bound in publisher’s printed wrappers; small hole on upper wrapper of volume II, some minor soiling do to dust and age, otherwise a remarkable copy in contemporary condition. Second edition, nearly identical to the first edition published in 1812. One of the most important contributions to the Italian... Read More
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OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF SHAKESPEARE
by Daniel, George
London: Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, Printed by J. Davy & Sons, 1864. 8vo. v, [1], 222 pp. Priced in ink throughout, with some buyer's names included. Bound in contemporary quarter maroon calf. One of the most prized collections of Shakespeare and his world formed in the 19th century. George Daniel was a satirical poet and editor of John Cumberland's series entitled, British Theatre, with Renmarks Biographical and Critical. Daniel became a friend of Charles and Mary Lamb, his neighbors in Islington and... Read More
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