WONDERFUL EGYPT: 48 ARTISTIC PICTURES IN HELIOGRAVURE
1905. 1905 WONDERFUL EGYPT: 48 ARTISTIC PICTURES IN HELIOGRAVURE This tourist piece published around 1905 has no title page or publication information Rectangular 4to Blue cloth stamped in gold, brightly colored epages of Egyptian hieroglyphics, string binding, 48 lovely heliogravure plates in pristine condition The string is intact but fragile, minimal shelf- rubbing on covers, paper lightly toned due to age, fine bright hardcover copy.
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THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. ENLARGED FROM THE RESEARCHES OF NUMEROUS AUTHORS
by Addison, C.G.
William T. Anderson, 1876. Leather bound. Near fine. THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS ENLARGED FROM THE RESEARCHES OF NUMEROUS AUTHORS,THE WHOLE AFFORDING A COMPLETE HISTORY OF MASONIC KNIGHTHOOD, FROM THE ORIGIN OF THE ORDERS TO THE PRESENT TIME, ADAPTED TO THE AMERICAN SYSTEM By Robert Macoy. NY: William T Anderson, c1873. Revised Edition 1876. 632pp, ads, 2 color lithograph illustrations, numerous black and white full page illustrations and illustrations within the text. 8vo. Half-leather over marbled paper-covered boards, raised bands,... Read More
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SPORTSMAN'S CLUB AFLOAT
by Castlemon, Harry
1874. 1874 Castlemon, Harry SPORTSMAN'S CLUB AFLOAT Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, c1874 277pp, 8pp publisher's catalog, black and white illustrations The latest title listed on the copyright page is The Mail Carrier (1879) Dec cloth covers With only minimal signs of shelfwear, an attractive near fine hardcover.
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A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF FIDDLERS
by Clarke, A. Mason
1895. 1895 Clarke, A Mason A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF FIDDLERS London: William Reeves, nd, [ca 1895] 360pp 36pp catalog bound-in at rear frontis, with tissue guard, illus throughout text lg 12mo dec brown cloth, gilt near fine bright copy with only the faintest signs of rubbing, bookseller's small stamp on half-tpage.
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CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS, RACING RULES, ETC. LARCHMONT YACHT CLUB 1922
by Larchmont Yacht Club
1922. 1922 Larchmont Yacht Club CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS, RACING RULES, ETC LARCHMONT YACHT CLUB 1922 Larchmont, NY: The Knickerbocker Press, 1922 212pp Frontis photograph of yacht "Bluejacket", color plates of flags, 2 black and white photographs of yachts, lists of members, addenda sheet of new members sm 8vo Bound in pale yellow sailcloth, stamped in black This copy belonged to Larchmont Yach Club Member 291 Huston Wyeth; he has written his name in black ink: "H Wyeth/Yacht Boomerang IV" on... Read More
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BROADWAY THEATRE, WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1913
by The Walhgreen Co
The Wahlgreen Co. Publishers and Printers, 1913. Pamphlet. Very good+. Peter McCourt, Manager The Wahlgreen Co Publishers and Printers, 1913. 32pp. This booklet is the program for HH Frazee's production of "Fine Feathers". In addition to commentary for the play there are the pages of advertisements for Denver businesses and sponsors, including The Pierce & Zahn Book Store, 1537 Arapahoe Street; a photograph of The Colorado Tent and Awning Co, 1642 Lawrence Street, and many other local establishments.... Read More
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PARSONS, LABETTE COUNTY, KANSAS, YEARS FROM 1869 TO 1895. STORY OF THE
by Curry, Mrs. Belle
1907. Hardcover. Very good. 1907 Curry, Mrs Belle PARSONS, LABETTE COUNTY, KANSAS, YEARS FROM 1869 TO 1895 STORY OF THE BENDERS Parsons, Kansas: Bell Bookcraft Shop, nd [1937] 1/50 copies 124pp, index, blue pebble cloth stamped in gold The previous owner Lucile Ruth Offutt has extensively underlined and marked in the margins, noting the names of all the early settlers and residents of Parsons She has noted on the first page: "Please Do Not Make any kind of underling or... Read More
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A CONFEDERATE GIRL'S DIARY
by Dawson, Sarah Morgan
1913. 1913 Dawson, Sarah Morgan A CONFEDERATE GIRL'S DIARY Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913 "Published September 1913" 440pp, frontis portrait, black and white photographs 8vo Grey cloth stamped in white and dark green Slight discoloration on spine, minor rubbing on spine edges, near fine hardcover Howe's H160.
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THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS
by Dickens, Charles
1900. 1900 Dickens, Charles THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS Edition De Luxe NY: National Library Company, nd ca1900 20 volumes Each volume has a color frontis w/tissue guard and b/w illustrations by George Cruikshank and "Phiz" #128/1000 copies 8vo tan cloth with black stamped spine labels, teg Some of these volumes have never been read with the gilt being uncracked All of the spine labels show minor scuffing and scratching, otherwise all the volumes are bright and crisp with... Read More
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LE PERE DE FAMILLE, COMEDIE EN CINQ ACTES, ET EN PROSE
by Diderot, Denis
1765. 1765 Diderot, Denis LE PERE DE FAMILLE, COMEDIE EN CINQ ACTES, ET EN PROSE Besancon: Fantet, 1765 100pp Text in French 8vo Bound in contemporary vellum without boards; faded ink notation of title on spine With only minor soiling on covers, else Fine.
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THE GIANT
by Du Bois, William Pene
1954. 1954 Du Bois, William Pene THE GIANT NY: The Viking Press, 1954 124pp illustrated by the author 8vo Cloth backed, paper-covered boards Fine bright flawless copy in near fine, only slightly rubbed d/w.
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CHINESE ART IVORY
by Eastham, Barry
1940. 1940 Eastham, Barry CHINESE ART IVORY Tientsin, China: John E Paradissis, 1940 86pp text, index, black and white plates 8vo Green cloth with gold titles on spine Previous owner's personalized bookplate on front pastedown page, signature and date on first page (Warren P Sights, Jr/Shanghai, 1945) Textblock pages browned due to age, minor foxing on epages, upper corner tips lightly bruised, Very Good+ hardcover.
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PORTRAITS OF WASHINGTON
by Eisen, Gustavus
1932. 1932 Eisen, Gustavus PORTRAITS OF WASHINGTON NY: Robert Hamilton & Associates, 1932 #245/300 copies signed by the author 3 volumes xxxii, 1023pp, index Pages partially uncut 256 illustrations, photographs from Washington portraits, 15 photogravures with tissue guards, 2 color plates with tissue guards, numerous drawings within the text Folded broadside with tipped-on reproduction of a portrait of the author by Wilford S Conrow and an appreciation by Professor AT Olmstead inserted in volume 1 after the signature page 4to... Read More
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OLD POSSUM'S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS
by Eliot, T. S.
1939. 1939 Eliot, T S OLD POSSUM'S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, c1939 46pp 8vo tpage printed on orange paper spine and edges of boards slightly discolored, else fine bright copy in orange d/w (spine panel slightly darkened, faint signs of darkening).
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ART AND HISTORY OF THE POTTING BUSINESS
by Evans, William
1846. Shelton: Printed at the Examiner Office, Niles' Bank [1846] 72pp This little handbook was published by the Potters' Printing Society; the author William Evans was the Trades Union leader of that day Designed for master potters; it covers the history of fine pottery; descriptions of the materials, formulas and processes of the manufacture of china and earthenware; an appendix containing "The Recipe Book of Bailiff Thomas", "The Recipe Book of Bailiff John" The owner of this book Enoch Thomas... Read More
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THE WISHING TREE
by Faulkner, William
1964. 1964 Faulkner, William THE WISHING TREE NY: Random House, c1964 Third Printing 82pp black and white illustrations Don Bolognese 8vo aqua cloth Minor discoloration upper edge of front cover, slight browning on lower edges of covers, near fine hardcover in Very Good- first state dust jacket ( on front flap); spine panel lightly sunned, rubbing on edges with minor loss of paper on spine ends.
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POEMS OF CHILDHOOD
by Field, Eugene
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1904. Hardcover. Fine/Very good. Maxfield Parrish. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1904. 199pp. Full-color title page illustration, 8 full-page color plates Maxfield Parrish. Imperial 8vo. Pictorial black cloth stamped in gold; black and white epages with bright orange crab. Previous owner's gift inscription dated 1931 on half title-page; minor signs of light foxing throughout, scattered light small spots on upper edge of textblock, small name stamped on rear free end page. The covers are unfaded, the... Read More
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THE PYGMY'S ARROW
by Fleming, Waldo
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard, 1938. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Frank Dobias. NY: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Company, 1938. First Edition. 310pp, illustrated Frank Dobias, illustrated end papers. 8vo. Yellow cloth with illustrated front cover, black titles on spine. Scattered light spotting on outer edges of textblock, else fine bright hardcover in near fine d/j with only minor edgewear on d/j.
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THE BENCH AND BAR OF BOONE COUNTY MISSOURI
by Gentry, North Todd
Published by the Author, 1916. Hardcover. Very good. Columbia, MO: Published by the author, 1916 296pp, index, illustrated with black and white photographs of these pioneer lawyers of Boone County, Missouri Sm 4to Brown cloth, gold titles on the spine Previous onwer's name on front and rear pastedown pages The edges of the spine are frayed, minor fraying on the spine as well as the lower edge of the back cover, the corner tips are rubbed; there is... Read More
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A HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN MISSOURI
by Goodwin, E.J.
1905. 1905 Goodwin, EJ A HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN MISSOURI St Louis: WL Smith, 1905 284pp, index, b/w photographs 8vo Personal copy of the late Dr Osmon Beverly Campbell of St Joseph, Missouri His signed bookplate is on the front pastedown page, he has made a few notations and bookmarked pertinent pages (those pages with his photograph and biographical information)lg 8vo Interior front hinge tender, minor shelf-rubbing on edges of spine, near fine hardcover copy.
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS
by Guthrie, Vee
Mount Vernon: Peter Pauper Press, 1952. Hardcover. Fine. Vee Guthrie. Mount Vernon: Peter Pauper Press, c1952. unpaginated, illustrated throughout in color Vee Guthrie. Rectangular 12mo. illustrated cardboard covers with red plastic comb binding. Fine bright hardcover.
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OEUVRES ROMANESQUES. 2 VOLUMES
by Hemingway, Ernest
1966. 1966 Hemingway, Ernest OEUVRES ROMANESQUES 2 VOLUMES Notes and editing Roger Asselineau Paris: Bibliotheque de la Pleiade, 1966, 1969 2 volumes, lxxiv, 1472pp, xiv, 1760pp Text in French sm 8vo Publisher's leatherette flexible covers, ribbon markers Fine hardcover set in Fine dust jackets protected in mylar The books are housed in the publisher's cardboard slipcases (slipcases are somewhat shelfworn).
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THE NEW BOOK OF GOLF
by Hutchinson, Horace G., ed
1912. 1912 Hutchinson, Horace G, ed THE NEW BOOK OF GOLF London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1912 361pp, illustrated with 66 b/w photographs 8vo Red cloth stamped in black Contemporary decorative bookplate on front pastedown page Spine slightly sunned, minimal soiling on covers, overall a bright copy, near fine hardcover.
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CUDDY'S BABY
by McCarter, Margaret Hill
1917. 1917 McCarter, Margaret Hill CUDDY'S BABY Chicago: AC McClurg & Co, 1917 78pp, color frontis, 4 black and white illustrations, color pictorial epage illustration J Allen St John narrow 8vo Olive cardstock covers stamped in yellow and dark brown Previous owner's gift inscription on blank epage "To Ethel Orr From Aunt Hattie Dec 25, 1918" Minor creasing, rubbing on covers, else fine softcover copy in a nice matching box Aunt Hattie wrote a short list of names in... Read More
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THE CRUISE OF THE CORWIN
by Muir, John
1917. Hardcover. Near fine. Edited by William Frederic Bade Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1917. 279pp. hand-colored frontis photogravure; black and white illustrations from photographs. 550 copies of this large-paper edition were printed 500 copies are for sale. This is number 507. Presentation copy from the editor. Personal copy of late Major General Royal Lord. Handwritten notation by editor on title-page "Edited by William Frederic Bade". Handwritten inscription on first free epage: "With a bon voyage from all the... Read More
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