![THE OLD TESTAMENT [with] THE NEW TESTAMENT](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/293/401/1681401293.0.l.jpg)
THE OLD TESTAMENT [with] THE NEW TESTAMENT
Boston: Thomas and Andrews, 1805. Hardcover. 12mo, unpaginated. In Good minus condition. Bound in full brown leather. Spine has cracking to the front tail joint corner, mild worming, and chipping throughout. Boards are warped, have significant scuff marks, rubbing wear, discoloration, and chipping to the rear head edge. Bumping to corners, in some cases exposing the board corners. Textblock begins on A2, lacking all preceding pages including title page. Textblock has significant age toning, stains and foxing on some... Read More
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CODE, THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A CODE OF LAW FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA" (CHAPTER 854, 31 STAT. 1189) APPROVED MARCH 3, 1931, AS AMENDED UP TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 7, 1924 AND CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE ACTS RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OF GENERAL INTEREST TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1925. Hardcover. Thick Octavo, v, 711 pages. In Good condition. Bound in the publisher's beige cloth bearing silver lettering to the spine. Boards have moderate plus some soiling, slight foxing to the spine and slight rubbing to the edges/joints. Text block has modest wear including moderate age toning to the edges. Partial cracking to the hinges. Previous owner's information to the front pastedown and slight age toning to the interior. Ex-library with few instances of... Read More
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![17th CENTURY ENGLISH INDENTURE ON PARCHMENT [Signed]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/097/968/1689968097.0.l.jpg)
17th CENTURY ENGLISH INDENTURE ON PARCHMENT [Signed]
England, 1689. In Very Good condition with age-toning and random brown stains. Signed by John Smith with original seal partially degraded. Measures 26 in. x 14 in. Signatures of witnesses on the reverse. DM Consignment. Shelved at Rockville PS1101. 1400128. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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ALBERT OEHLEN: PAINTER OF LIGHT
New York: Luhring Augustine, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Oblong quarto, 22 pages. In Very Good condition. Bound in publisher's blue paper. Spine blue with no lettering. Light rubbing to boards. Interior text block clean. Shelved on the Front Table. 1408017. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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ORIGINAL 19th CENTURY "WASHINGTONIAN SOCIETY" CERTIFICATE
1846. Engraved certificate on paper with manuscript signatures, featuring ornamental typography and a central vignette of a classical allegorical figure in a landscape. The heading reads "Washingtonia Societas Literaria" with the subtitle "Collegii in Patria," and the Latin text records the society's purpose and membership beneath printed officer titles. Issued September 1846, the document retains its original silk ribbon attachment, suggesting a ceremonial or commemorative function. Measures 17 x 20 in. In Very Good condition with age toning, scattered... Read More
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PHOTO FROM ‘THE NINTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARIES OF STATE’ (1991) SIGNED 6x
1991. Black and white photograph of 'The Ninth Annual Report of the Secretaries of State', hosted by Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS) on 10-18-1991. Signed by: George Shultz, Edmund S. Muskie, William P. Rogers, Henry A. Kissinger, Alexander Haig, and Edwin Newman. Dimensions: w 19.5 in x h 18.5 in. PW Consignment. TW048u. 1378858. Special Collections.
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CERTAIN ANCIENT TRACTS CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF LANDED PROPERTY. REPRINTED
London: C. Bathurst, 1767. Reprint. Hardcover. Octavo. Paginated 1-82, 1-120, 1-100. In Very Good condition. Bound in brown leather with gilt text on dark brown spine label. Boards show moderate edgewear and shelfwear, bumping and heavy rubbing to corners, and wear to joints. Textblock has age toning, foxing to pages, bookplates on front pastedown, and heavy toning to pastedowns. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office, Case #4. 1368657. Special Collections.
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SIGNED MAT FROM ‘THE TENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARIES OF STATE’ (1993) SIGNED 5x
1993. Signed mat from 'The Tenth Annual Report of the Secretaries of State', hosted by Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS) on 01-08-1993. Signed by: William Rogers, Edmund Muskie, Alexander Haig, George Shultz, and Edwin Newman. Dimensions: PW Consignment. w 18.5 in x h 19.5 in. TW023u. 1378865. Special Collections.
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A CORONATION EXHIBITION OF ROYAL, HISTORICAL, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL GLASSES COMMEMORATING EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH CENTURY IN ENGLISH HISTORY
London: Arthus Chruchill Ltd, 1937. Hardcover. Octavo, 30 pages; VG; ivory 3/4 bound spine with black text; no jacket; cloth has slight soiling to exterior; strong boards; text block has mild wear to exterior edges; profusely illustrated; shelved in Antiques and Collectibles. 1321341. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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UNITED STATES OFFICIAL POSTAL GUIDE SECOND SERIES VOL. IV, NO. 1 JANUARY 1882
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1882. Hardcover. Octavo, 815 pages. In Good minus condition. Bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering. Boards have tail edge of spine chipped off, tearing to head edge of spine, splitting to front joint, exposed boards at corners, and moderate edge and shelf wear. Textblock has mild age toning and writing in pencil on several forward pages. Shelved Room A. 1380981. Special Collections.
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All the Funny Folks
New York: The World Today, 1926. Hardcover. Quarto; Fair+ Hardcover; Green spine with Black text; Boards shaken, moderate edgewear, moderate shelfwear, fraying and open tears along spine edges, bumping and rubbing to corners, open tears along spine, color fading to rear cover, black marks on rear cover; Textblock has light age toning, split hinge between front endpaper and pastedown, closed tears to front endpaper patched with tape, paper remnants on front endpaper and pastedown, split hinge between rear endpaper... Read More
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UNIQUE 1919 PHOTOGRAPH WALTER HAGEN "GOLF LEGEND IN TROUBLE
Original snapshot photograph of Walter Hagen at North Shore Country Club in 1919. Photograph is titled "Gold Legend in Trouble at North Shore" and comes with Letter of Authenticity from RMY Auctions (classified as "Vintage 1" photo): "...A unique new discovery (snapshot) that is being offered here for the first time ever, it was recently found in a photo album and will come with a copy of the entire page that clearly identifies Hagen..." ... Read More
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INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM AND THE DRUG CONNECTION
[Ankara?]: [Ankara University?], [1984?]. Softcover. Octavo, 294 pages. In Fair minus condition. Spine is white with black print. Cover is white, black print, illustration. Light shelf wear. Text block missing title page and pages 1-6 and 8-12, initial pages loose from binding, curling to fore corners. Title from cover, publishing information from online WorldCat bibliographic record. Papers from the International Symposium on Terrorism sponsored by Ankara University. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column P(ds). 1391780. FP New Rockville Stock.... Read More
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HARVARD COLLEGE CLASS OF 1898 : QUINDECENNIAL REPORT, JUNE 1913
1913. Softcover. Octavo, xxi, 532 pages. In Fair minus condition. Spine is blue with black print. Cover is blue with black print. Lacks rear panel, edge wear, toning to spine, peripheral toning, creasing to spine, shelf wear. Text block has intermittent spine breaks, curling to fore corners. Illustrated: b&w plates (portrait photographs). NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column R. 1396402. FP New Rockville Stock.
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THE BIG RED ONE : FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION IN VIETNAM. VOLUME I: JULY 1965-APRIL 12-1967
Hardcover. Quarto, Volume I only: 272 pages. In Very Good condition. Spine is blue with red print. In clear plastic sleeve.Boards in blue cloth, gold print. Illustrated: b&w and color photographs. Lacking publisher name and date. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex in quarto column. 1409949. FP New Rockville Stock.
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A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM OF MIDWIFERY, CHIEFLY DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE INQUIRIES OF THOSE WHO MAY BE PURSUING THIS BRANCH OF STUDY
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Carey, 1828. Third Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, xvi, [17]-644 pages + 18 numbered plates. Very good-; Bound in full brown calf with black leather label to spine; Rubbing and fraying to boards and spine, particularly at edges and corners of boards and at head and tail of spine; Wear to joints; Book label of previous owner pasted to front free endpaper; Plates IX and X with significant closed tears at spine, not impacting images; Text block... Read More
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MODERN ART COLLECTION: THE MUSÉE UNTERLINDEN FROM ALECHINSKY TO ZACK
Paris, France: Musée Unter Linden, 2015. First Edition. Softcover. Quarto, 223 pages. In Very Good condition. Spine is beige with white label and black lettering. Wraps have mild general scuffing, a small closed tear and moderate bumping along spine head. Textblock head and fore edge have mild scuffing. Shelved in Museums & Collections. 1406455. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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CIMELIA; A CATALOGUE OF IMPORTANT ILLUMINATED AND TEXTUAL MANUSCRIPTS PUBLISHED IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SALE OF THE LUDWIG COLLECTION; CATALOGUE 165
New York: H. P. Kraus, 1983. Limited Edition: 1 of 600. Hardcover. Large Quarto, 167 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. In full green cloth binding. Dust jacket is maroon with white titling. Moderate shelf wear to dust jacket; small closed tear at base of jacket spine, patched on the inside with tape. Mild wear to boards. Interior clean. Shelved in Medieval Art. 1407827. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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![SENATOR JOE MCCARTHY VS. ROBERT T. STEVENS, SECRETARY OF THE ARMY [THREE VOLUMES, COMPLETE]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/146/388/1563388146.0.l.jpg)
SENATOR JOE MCCARTHY VS. ROBERT T. STEVENS, SECRETARY OF THE ARMY [THREE VOLUMES, COMPLETE]
US Government Printing Office, 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavos, pp. 255 - 2987 [Parts 7-71, Bound in Three Volumes]. Quarter bound in brown cloth with red stiff card boards, attached with metal fasteners. No spines. Boards show minor scratching and rubbing to front and back boards. Boards show minor rubbing and bumping to fore edge corners of Vol II and Vol III, with minor tearing to head and tail fore edge corners of Vol II back board and to... Read More
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![1759 NEW LONDON COUNTY, CONNECTICUT LATE COLONIAL LAND DEED [Signed]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/810/843/1738843810.0.l.jpg)
1759 NEW LONDON COUNTY, CONNECTICUT LATE COLONIAL LAND DEED [Signed]
New London, Connecticut, 1759. Partially printed and manuscript-completed deed, opening “To all People to whom these Presents shall Come, Greeting,” recording a land transfer from Benjamin Comstock to Elisha Comstock for approximately two and three-quarter acres. Formally acknowledged June 30, 1759, with verso recording notation confirming entry into New London land records. Measures 7.5 x 12.5 in. In Good overall condition. Reassembled from fold separations with adhesive repairs. Moderate to heavy toning and foxing. Significant edge wear with... Read More
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DISEGNO: LES DESSINS ITALIENS DU MUSÉE DE RENNES
Rennes, France: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes, 1990. Softcover. Quarto, 251 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Spine white with brown lettering. General shelf wear. Moderate scuffing and foxing to covers. Previous bookseller's price and barcode sticker adhered to rear cover. Foxing and wear to edges of textblock. Shelved in French Language. 1396890. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 1896
Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1896. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, 277 pages. In Good plus condition. Rebound in black library binding, with original spine preserved. Presumed ex-library, with usual marks. Spine with black bonded leather and gilt lettering. Boards have mild shelf wear, some soiling and mild wear to edges of preserved spine. Text block has scraping to upper right corner of title page and first page. Contains six large fold out maps. Pages clean. Shelved Case 1. 1344069.... Read More
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TRIAL: COMMONWEALTH VS. J. T. BUCKINGHAM, ON AN INDICTMENT FOR A LIBEL, BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF BOSTON, DECEMBER TERM, 1822
Boston: Office of the New-England Galaxy, 1822. Other. Disbound Pamphlet; 58 pages; G-; large open tear along fore edge of front cover, bending to corners of pages, creasing along spine edges, hole in rear cover, age toning, foxing to pages, writing in pen on front cover; RW; Shelved Room A. 1357562. Special Collections.
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NINE NATIONAL CHILD LABOR COMMITTEE PAMPHLETS
New York: National Child Labor Committee, 1905-1907. Mixed. Saddle-stitched. Nine pamphlets published by the National Child Labor Committee. In Good condition. Housed in a protective folder with green cloth spines and green paper boards. Pamphlets are staple- or glue-bound or are folded single sheets with light plus age toning and light bumping to corners. All are ex-library copies with usual markings, including stamps (since crossed out in pencil) and pencil annotations. CONTENTS: "Illiteracy Promoted by... Read More
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COLLECTION OF 19th/20th CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHS
Collection of ~600 19th/20th-century photographs (presented in 4 books) containing a variety of black-and-white, hand-colored monochrome, photo postcards, publicity photos, carte de visite and other original photographs. Photographs are in Very Good overall condition with minimal wear. Binders and books show mild shelf wear. DO Consignment. Shelved at Rockville PS1101. 1402642. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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