Catalogue of a Valuable Collection of Books, including the Library of an Antiquary, and Comprising Works in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish Literature..

London: Puttick and Simpson, 1869. 8vo. 220 x 145 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ¾ inches].  30 pages.  Stitched as issued.  Very good copy of this catalogue formed by an Antiquary, which focuses on "Poetry, drama, facetiae, romance, and curious books in all classes; History, Biography, Voyages and Travels, standard Modern Literature.  The whole in fine condition and many in handsome bindings; ALSO,  Engravings and Drawings, framed and in the portfolio, miscellaneous property a few Florentine bronzes, lamps,... Read More

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Orario Spirituale per le Dame. Ossia raccolta d’instruzioni ed affetti per la Santa Messa per la Confessione e Communione e molti altri di pietà

Milano: Pietro e Giuseppe Vallardi, 1819. Small 12mo.  120 x 80 mm., [4 ¾ x 3 ¼ inches]. 324 p.  Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and title-page and three engraved plates by the Vallardi brothers.  Bound in full red morocco, gilt border of acanthus leaves and vines on the boards, spine decorated with ornate patters set within three raised bands; pink glaze paper endsheets.  End bands of light green and red silk, with a red and green ribbon page... Read More

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Constitution of the National Institute of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. Founded 1868

New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co. Printers, 1868. 8vo. 230 x 145 mm., [9 ¼ x 5 ¾ inches].  15 pp. Original printed wrappers; wrappers chipped at corners and parts of the rear wrap is missing, paper stock fragile.  This copy with the stamp of the New York State Library.  It has the name "Col. T. Wentworth Higginson, Newprt R. I. written in contemporary hand on rear cover. "The National Institute of Letters, Arts, and Science... Read More

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Carnevale dell Vecchie. All'Infaticabile Collega Forchieri Pietro coadiuvato dai Soci Giuseppe Giovetti e Antonio Bellei, Maestri economisti nell'Arte Culinaria, che anche in Questo 2° esperimento Gastronomico hanno Saputo manenere alta la fama da essi gia acquistata . In segno di ammirazione alcuni Colleghi Offrono

Modena: Circolo Tipografico Modenese, 1894. Broadside Calligraphic Manuscript.  398 x 49 mm., [15 ½ x 19 ½ inches].   Written in red and black ink, with lettering highlighted with gold and blue.  Capital letters enhanced with flourishes in red ink and with a corner piece in purple ink with a small watercolor of a chef dressed in a ceremonial toque against a blue background.  The paper was folded in fours, some discoloration caused by age at the edges, one small... Read More

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Pontificale Romaum Clementis VIII Pont. Max. Iussu Restitutum atque editum

Romae: Ex Typographia Medicaea, 1611. Folio.  360 x 245 mm., [14 x 9 ¾ inches].  Printed in red and black throughout.  Illustrated with large printer's devise on the title-page, one large woodcut of the Pope conducting a confirmation of a young boy, small woodcuts reflecting the rites of the Church in the text, woodcut initial letters, and music printing.  The woodcuts appear to be original to this edition, as the woodcuts in previous editions have less detail and very... Read More

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Raccolta delle Regole dell’Ospitale di S. Maria della Misericordia di Udine. Dedicata a sua Eccellenza il N. H. Pietro Canal luogotenente Generale della Patria del Friuli e Protettore dello Stesso Pio Luogo. Seconda edizione. Bound with: Piano che Tende al necessario Provvedimento de’Fanciulli esposti adulti dell’Ospitale di S. Maria della Misericordia di Udine, e che nel tempo stesso invita I Fedeli al loro soccorso. . . Dedicato a sua Eccellenza Reverendissima Monsignor Pietro Antonio Zorzi, Arcivescovo di Udine

In Udine: Per Girolomo Murero, 1795. Together two volumes in one to which are included two “Advisi al pubblico” relating to care offered to pregnant women outside of wedlock, the care offered to abandoned and orphaned children, and request for help from women in the local communities of Udine. 4to.  270 x 195 mm., [10 ½ x 7 ¼ inches].  96, [1 blank] pp., plus one folding document; 50 pp., plus two folding public announcement in folio.  Bound... Read More

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Compendio del trattato teorico e pratico sopra la coltivazione della vite coll'arte di fare i vini, le acque-vite, lo spirito di vino, gli aceti semplici, e composti, dei signori Chaptal, Rozier, Parmentier e Dussieux pubblica in idioma francese da J. L. Roard ... e tradotto in italiano da Francesco Marcolini. .

Milano: Dalla Tipografia di Gio. Battista Sonzogno, 1819. 8vo. 176 pp. 210 x 130 mm., [8 ¼ x 5 ¼ inches].  Illustrated with two folding plates.  Bound in original blue printed paper wrapper; some discoloration to the blue wrappers, a few chips to the spine, Francesco Cavalieri of Brescia bookseller's label pasted to the front wrappers.  Sound and attractive. Second edition, originally published in 1808 in Milan.  Compiled for Italian winemakers who are responsible for the cultivation and... Read More

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The History of Tame Beasts

New York: Mahlon Day, 1833. Chapbook. 110 x 65 mm. (4 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches). 16 pp. Paper wrappers with a list of books for sale by M. Day on the back. Illustrated with 15 woodcuts and short descriptions of domesticated animals such as the horse, the cow, and various breeds of dogs. Previous owner's name written on title page. Edges a bit worn and toned. Cover partially separated but still attached. Publisher... Read More

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ZACHARY TAYLOR, People's Candidate for Twelfth President of the United States

New York: Lith. & Pub. By N. Currier, 1848. Folio.  355 x 255 mm., [14 x 10 inches]; image size 300 x 210 mm., 11 ¾ x 8 ¼ inches].  Lithographic portrait, printed in tones of black and highlighted with red, blue and yellow wash. Margins soiled with age, two creases at lower right affecting the arm of the sitter.  Good strong color. Taylor rode his popularity as a military leader during the Mexican War to become the... Read More

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Il Vino. Undici conferenze fatte nell’inverno dell’anno 1880

Torino e Roma: Ermanno Loescher, 1880. 8vo.  200 x 130 mm., [8 x 5 ¼ ibches].  [8], 502 pp.  Illustrated with three lithographic plates and numerous diagrams in the text.  Bound in half red morocco with leather tips, marbled paper boards, raised bands with title in gilt in the second panel.  Original front and back wrappers bound-in.  Signature of Celestino Terai on front wrapper.  Very good copy with large margins.  First edition of this report on wine making... Read More

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NICOLO’del Titolo di S. Maria in Cosmedin Diacono della S.R.C. Cardinale GRIMALDI della Cittá di Bologna, e suo Contado á Latere Legato

In Bologna: dall’Erede di Vittorio Benacci per la Stamperia Camerale, 1707. Broadside.  435 x 305 mm., [17 x 11 ½ inches].  Illustrated with a woodcut of the arms of Grimaldi enclosed in red ink by a cardinal hat and ties.  Text of the broadside printed in black ink.  Broadside previously folded resulting in a small tear at lower fold, otherwise a very good copy. Official notice or “grida”, the text of which begins, “We have heard that many... Read More

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COLLECTION OF 19th CENTURY IRISH POETRY

The collection includes 125 titles, most printed in Dublin and London, and nearly all in first edition. All are bound in original cloth or near contemporary bindings and the collection is in excellent condition. One of the features of the collection is the number of titles written by Irish women. Nearly twenty-five percent of the publication are by women and many others are dedicated to women. To see a complete list of titles with detailed descriptions, copy the the link... Read More

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GEN. Z. TAYLOR, ("ROUGH AND READY.")

New York: Lith. & Pub.by Sarony & Major, 1846. Folio.  355 x 255 mm., [14 x 10 inches].  image size 300 x 220 mm., [11 ¾ x 8 ¾ inches]. Lithograph printed in tones of back and highlighted in blue, yellow, red, and green wash.  Paper stock show discoloration in margins and on back, remnants of tide marks on the verso of the print; paper generally in good condition and image clear and the colors very strong. Matted. ... Read More

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(Cimarosa, Domenico {attributed}) Il Morbo Campana. (Italy. N.d. but last quarter of the 18th century. 52 leaves including 2 blanks. [Bound With:] (Abbot Sertor {attributed to Pietro Metastasio}). Il Conclave dell anno MDCCLXXIV. Dramma per Musica dei Recitarsi nel Teatro delle Dame Dedicato alle Istesse Dame. Roma presso il Caracas all’insegna del Silenzo, No date (Italy, after 1774). 38 leaves

Italy, Late 18th Century. Two works bound together.  4to.  245 x 175 mm., [9 ½ x 7 inches].  Bound in contemporary half brown calf, spine a bit worn at the joints but sound; text block light brown with age.  Both works are written in the same hand, single column in brown ink.  Generally, very good condition and highly legible.  Two original satirical plays, loosely based on the printed works of Domenico Cimarosa and Pietro Metastasio.  Although inspired by... Read More

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HON. HERSCHEL V. JOHNSON. Democratic Candidate for Vice President of the United States

New York: Currier & Ives, 1860. Folio.  435 x 320 mm., [17 x 12 ½  inches]; image size 320 x 230 mm., [12 ½ x 10 inches].  Color lithographic portrait, printed in black ink and hand colored in two colors and highlights of black.  Some light discoloration to margins, otherwise a very good copy with strong color. Fine designed and executed lithographic political portrait of Johnson, highlighted with delicate rendering of the hair, eyes and beard.  It was... Read More

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MAJOR GENERAL WINFRIELD SCOTT. At Vera Cruz March 25, 1847

New York: MAJOR GENERAL WINFRIELD SCOTT. At Vera Cruz March 25, 1847, 1847. Folio.  355 x 250 mm., [ 14 x 10 inches].  Handsome lithographic portrait printed in tone of black and highlighted with blue, yellow, white, and green wash.  Paper stock foxed and toned brown, a few chips at the corners; matted. Full length portrait in uniform on the battle field in Vera Cruz, the first crucial victory of the Mexican War that led to the... Read More

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Fourteen Fabric Samples, Printed in Color on Paper

Paris?, Early 19th Century. Large sheets, measuring approximately 16 x 14 inches, one a bit smaller.  Decoratively printed in color by woodblock printing, executed with extreme care with near prefect registration.  Original sheets laminated to a paper host in back-to-back method.  Very good condition. On the verso of one of the sheets that is not backed, the words "Gravé par Holzstein & Chapui" appear in ink.  There is no other identification as to who the designer of textile... Read More

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Ponson, Marie

[Neuville, France], 1880. Oblong 4to.  260 x 350 mm., [10 ¼ x 13 ½ inches].  56 leaves.  Illustrated with 23 hand drawn maps.  Title page is decorated with a floral frieze.  Bound in red cloth, joint cracked but sound, corners bumped, and cloth soiled in places; with the initials “M P” gilt on the upper board.  Included are two sacred documents celebrating Maria Ponson’s first communion and her consecrations into the Order of St. Verge, 1882. Beautifully produced... Read More

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Little Folks Series: The Five Little Pigs [The History of the Five Little Pigs]

New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1880. Small 8vo. 190 x 150 mm. 7.5 x 6 inches.[12] pp. Original color-printed yellow wrappers. Hand-sewn binding with advertisement for Swift's Toy Blocks on the back cover. Six color lithographic illustrations. Front cover chipped on bottom right corner. Minor edgewear. Overall, an attractive copy. "Franny Miller's book" written lightly in pencil on front cover. Publication year not stated, but likely published between 1871 and 1877, according to the American... Read More

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Trattato de' Fiori che provengono da Cipolla, in cui si contiene tutto ciò, ch'è necessario per ben coltivarli

Cremona: Nella Stamperia della Società, si vende da Lorenzo Manini, 1773. 8vo.  170 x 100 mm., [6 ½ x 4 inches].  108 pp.  Bound in original decorated paper wrappers; spine a bit chipped, expertly repaired with Japanese paper; some minor tide marks to lower corner of the paper stock.  First edition of this rare little pamphlet which contains methods for cultivating hyacinth, tulips, anemones and other flowers for the garden and the bouquet.  The final leaf contains a... Read More

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Grida controgli Consoli, Hosti, Brentori, & altri, per l’Osservanza dell’impresa del Datio del vino imposto á favore dell’Illustrissima Commintá

In Piacenza: Per Giacomo Ardizzoni Stampatore Camerale, 1627. Folio.  450 x 330 mm., [17 ½ x 13 inches].  Some ancient paper repairs to verso of the folio, paper restoration by leaf casting new paper on left and top margins, some minor staining, illegible signature on version; with faults a stable and useful document. Local document from the Piacenza Board of Trade that requires all distributors and sellers of wine and vinegar to create a ledger, which must be... Read More

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Italy, and the War for Italian Independence

by Abbott, John S. C.

New York: Dodd, Mead, and Company, 1973. 8vo.  200 x 130 mm., [7 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches].  638 pp.  Original brown publisher's cloth, head and tail of spine frayed, cloth boards a bit faded and marked. First edition.  Dedicated "To all who are opposed to the aristocratic privilege of the Old Feudal Dynasties, and who are in favor of equal rights for all."  History of Italy in 33 chapters beginning with the founding of Rome and ending... Read More

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To the Patrons of the Native Eagle and American Advocate for the Year 1847

by Carriers' Address

(Philadelphia), 1847. Folio boardside. 520 x 370 mm. (20 1/2 xs 14 1/2 inches). Printed in three columns. Image of the American eagle at the top margin, a woodcut portrait of George Washington as part of the title, text within a thick decorative typographical border. Matted. Attractive Carrier's Address, printed to commemorate the end of the Mexican American War and proclaim the preservation of American values of freedom, liberty, and might. "And... Read More

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Clough's Aquarial Match Lighter: Right from the Ocean Wave

by (Decorative Advertisement)

New York: T. Noakes, 1920. 4to.  265 x 340 mm., [10 ½ x 13 ¼ inches].  Color lithograph highlighted with red watercolor.  Printed on card stock; tear to center repaired with tape, without loss; edges bumped, with piece missing from lower edge.  Striking image of an Eagle and Shield.

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Il Concorso di Filosofia. Poema del Padre Ireneo Affò Min. Osservante. Nell’Autografo porta la data del 1767 18 Giugno nel qual anno l‘Autore Contava 25 anni del’etá sua

by Affò, Ireneo

{Parma?}, 1809. Unpublished Manuscript. 8vo.  230 x 160 mm., [9 x 6 ½ inches].  122 leaves.  Bound in half brown calf with title in gold on spine, vellum tips.  Boards with decorative marbled paper, untrimmed with deckled edges intact.  Very good copy written in one highly legible hand by Dr. Giuseppe Adorni of Baganza, a neighboring city of Parma.  This copy belonged to the bookseller Dr. Renzo Rizzi (1952-2004) of Milan who included a note listing other known manuscript... Read More

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