A Journey in the Seaboard Slave States; A Journey Through Texas; A Journey in the Back Country by Olmsted, Frederick Law - 1856: Three volumes

1915 -The Gasoline Automobile, Prepared in the Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin [Engineering Education Series], George W Hobbs, B.S. and Ben G. Elliott, M.E., First Edition, Eighth Impression, Total Issue: 18,000. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. London: Hill Publishing Co., Ltd. 1915 First EditionThis is a wondrous book, full of diagrams and photographs of early gasoline engines and cars and trucks. The general construction, engines, transmission systems, fuels and carburetors, lubrication and cooling systems, batteries and magnetic systems, ignition, starters, lighting all have their sections in this book, as well as their trouble shooting and operation and care of early cars and trucks.Condition: This rare hardcover first edition from 1915 is in rare condition for its 100+ years age! It is all original with a sound binding, shiny gilt on the spine, and clean text. Lots of photos and diagrams complete the beauty of this rare book. We carefully photograph our items so that… Read More

Asia: Stanford's Compendium of Geography and Travel: Northern and Eastern Asia (Vol. I) and Southern and Western Asia (Vol. II). A. H. Keane. London: Edward Stanford; 1896. In two volumes: 15 fold-out color maps (lithographs) and 189 illustrationsVolume I: Northern Asia (Caucasia, Russian Turkestan, Siberia) AND Eastern Asia (Chinese Empire, Japan) Volume II: Southern Asia (Afghanistan, India, Indo-China, Malay Peninsula AND Western Asia (Muhammadan States of Turkey in Asia, Arabia and Persia)Condition: This two-volume set is an original with 15 fold out maps in excellent condition as well as 179 illustrations in the combined volumes. Bindings are secure and cover and spine gold stamping is bright as shown. Note that the foldouts required the insertion of guards within the signatures which appear throughout the books as published. This was done to accommodate the large number of fold outs. All pages, maps and illustrations are present and accounted for! We carefully photograph our items so that you… Read More

Irving, Washington (1783-1859) as "Diedrich Knickerbocker." A History of New York, From the Beginning of the World to the Dutch Dynasty, Containing Among Many Surprising and Curious Matters, the Unutterable Ponderings of Walter the Doubter, the Disastrous Projects of William the Testy, and the Chivalric Achievements of Peter the Headstrong, the three Dutch Governors of New Amsterdam; being the only Authentic History of the Times that ever hath been, or will be Published. New York: Inskeep & Bradford et al. Two volumes. *In Riviere Binding*. xxiv, 268 pp; [2] 258 pp.Folding panorama of New Amsterdam follows the preface in Vol I. In tan cloth slip case.One of 2,000 published, first edition first printing. In Riviere Binding. From the library of Harold Murdock (1862-1934), a Boston banker, bibliophile, book collector, student of the American revolution and later the Director of Harvard University Press. (per morocco bookplate "Omnia Pro Bono H.M."). Subsequently, from the library of Virginia bibliophile… Read More

The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and Admirable Sayings of the Great Man,Never Before Published by Any of his Biographers. M. L. Weems, Author of Life of Washington. Philadelphia: Published by Uriah Hunt...and Louisville, KY, Published by Morton & Co. 239 pp, 4-1/2" x 71/8". 1829.Early edition of M. L. Weems biography of Benjamin Franklin. First published in 1817 as "Life of Benjamin Franklin with Essays"...a bit different content. Considered one of the cornerstone biographies of Benjamin Franklin, written close to his time. Author brags that it contains "choice anecdotes and admirable sayings" never before published by any of his biographers.Condition: Re-bound in contemporary leather as shown. Interior is complete, has typical foxing, with engravings scattered throughout. Nice firm binding with original stitching. Sample pages are photographed for your review. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos,… Read More

Mother Bedtime Stories, A Book of the Best Bedtime Stories that Mothers Can Tell Their Children, With Eight-six Illustrations. See full Table of Contents Photographed Above. Rarely discovered in this condition, we are presenting a beautiful heirloom quality children's book ready for your collection--or to share with that favorite child in your life! Fairies, mermaids, brownies, all the delights of a child's imagination are contained in this wonderful, traditional-view stories!Condition: This book has been rebound, with staples removed and hand stitching of the book's signatures. All original with clean interior (no crayons, stamps, crips, or writing was found.) We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.
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1854 - Clinton: A Book for Boys. By William Simonds, Pseud. Walter Aimwell.author of "Boy's Own Guide" "Friendly Words" etc. With Illustrations. Boston: Gould and Lincoln, 1854. Calling all Aimwell Series / Aimwell Stories collectors! This book is the first publication in the series, a nice hardcover first edition. "The story of Clinton is designed to illustrate good habits in teenagers and the danger of mingling with unsavory companions...Preface.List of illustrations photographed for your review, as well as a summary of William Simonds / Walter Aimwell's publishing history of the series. Period ads in back of book. Inscribed page separated but included.Condition: Professionally re-backed with original spine piece re-applied. Front cover a stunner. In really nice condition for its age. If you need more information, please ask. We can provide more photos if desired.
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1865 -1866 - Pictorial National Records: Embracing Descriptions of European and Asiatic Nations: A Statistical View of the United States of America; and a History of the Great Rebellion. In Two Volumes. Compiled from Authentic Materials by W. O. Blake. Columbus, Ohio: Gilmore & Segner. Sold Exclusively by Subscription. Vol 1 1865. Vol 2 1866.Offering "a correct knowledge of the structure of his own, as well as of other governments" -- the overall stated purpose of the larger portion of first volume and includes statistics from the 1850 Federal Census. The History of the War was originally planned to be contained within the first volume. However, the war "assumed such huge proportions and the gigantic struggle became so protracted, that it was found necessary ...to add the second volume. Hence, two different publication dates.Published by subscription only, this two volume set was held in a private collection, still with its subscription notice, which is included in the sale!Condition: These two… Read More

The World's Greatest Masterpieces of Painting from the Art Galleries of Europe :Relating to our Saviour and the Madonna First Edition 1900RARE! Only Two others located, both in libraries: Cincinnati and the Library of Congress"Publisher's Preface: The Architects of this Notable Exhibit of Sacred Masterpieces of the world's famous paintings have spared neither time nor expense in visiting the Art Galleries of Europe and America...This Royal volume is specially intended for the millions who possess the culture necessary to appreciate the loftiest and the best types in art...We make acknowledgements to the Directors of the Galleries of London, Paris, Berlin, Antwerp, Munich, Dresden, Vienna, St. Petersburg, Florence, Rome, Madrid, New York, Boston and Philadelphia...Biographical sketches are contained within the closing pages of the volume which serve the reader as a Guide to the Art centers and the Galleries of the Old World."This Pre World War I and Pre World War II publication presents a significant… Read More

The Pirate by the Author of "Waverley, Kenilworth, &c [Sir Walter Scott] In Three Volumes; Edinburgh:Printed for Archibald Constable and Co.; And Hurst, Robinson, and Co., London 1822 First Edition. With Half-Titles, Uncut.In original half leather binding.*From the Library of* *THE LATE MR. LIONEL BENCRAFT, OF BARNSTAPLE. A handsome mural tablet has just been placed in the parish church, Barnstaple, to the memory of the late Mr. Lionel Bencraft. The deceased filled the office of Town Clerk for years. Research indicates that this edition was rushed to press because they were preparing the play of the same name for the London stage for early 1851.This is the first edition , with half-titles. Vol 2 reads "there" instead of "their" at the end of line 20 on page 17. There is a semicolon after the first "Co." of the imprint on the title page of Vol. 1.With its provenance and its lovingly restored "original" condition, this is worthy of a beautiful, authentic gift for any Sir Walter Scott… Read More

The Christian's Instructer, Containing a Summary Explanations and Defence of the Doctrines and Duties of the Christian Religion. By Josiah Hopkins, A. M.Pastor of the Congregational Church in New-Haven, Vermont. Middlebury: Printed by J. W. Copeland1825 (True First Edition): 312 pages, (4-1/2" x 7"). Condition: This original true first edition published in 1825 has been rebound in modern full calf as shown. Hand sewn headbands, new aged end pages, secure binding. In short, ready for its next 194 years! The title page reflects the bleed of the original leather. We found no writing, plates, or inscriptions or tears within the book. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.
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