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A New World Planted; or, The Adventures of the Forefathers of New-England; Who Landed in Plymouth, December 22, 1620. An Historical Drama - in Five Acts
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Boston: Printed for the Author, 1802. First Edition. Printed wrappers. 45pp. Original printed wrappers. Unbound. Several chips along the edges, toning to pages. Housed in a custom chemise and quarter green morocco slipcase in fine condition. Sabin 17682. ; Octavo.
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€277.74
No Name: A Novel
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No Name: A Novel

by Collins, Wilkie

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Used
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First US Edition
Published
1863
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Hardcover
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€222.19

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New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1863. First US Edition. Hardcover. 278pp + [2pp] of publisher's advertisements. Brown ribbed cloth stamped in blind on the sides, and with gold lettering on the spine. Engraved portrait frontispiece, and several in-text illustrations. Text in two columns. Contemporary name on front pastedown endpaper. Light wear to extremities, occasional foxing, some soiling and… Read more about this item
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United States in War With Spain and the History of Cuba. A Thrilling Account of the Land and Naval Operations of American Soldiers and Sailors in Our War With Spain, and the Heroic Struggles of Cuban Patriots Against Spanish Tyranny. Including a Descripti Description and History of Cuba..
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Chicago: International Publishing Company, 1899. Hardcover. 595pp. Pictorial cloth stamped in silver, red, blue and gold on the front panel, lettered in gold on the spine. Illustrated with photographs and drawings of battles, on sea and land, war ships, etc. Cloth shows some soiling and some stains on the rear panel. Internally very clean. A very good copy. ;… Read more about this item
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€66.66
La Gerusalemme liberata

La Gerusalemme liberata

by Tasso, Torquato

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Published
1883
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Hardcover
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Firenze: G. C. Sansoni, 1883. Hardcover. Piccola Biblioteca Italiana. Miniature book (7.5 x 10.5 cm). xxvi, 492pp. Red decorated cloth stamped in black, silver and gold on the front panel, and in black and gold on the spine. Marbled edges, decorated endpapers. Preface by Guido Mazzoni. Toning to pages. A fine copy. Text in Italian. ; 32mo.
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Lettere familiari

Lettere familiari

by Machiavelli, Niccolò

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Published
1883
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Hardcover
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Firenze: G. C. Sansoni, 1883. Hardcover. Piccola Biblioteca Italiana. Miniature book (7.5 x 10.5 cm). xx, 530pp. Red decorated cloth stamped in black and gold on the front panel and on the spine. Red edges, decorated endpapers. Edited by Edoardo Alvisi. Toning to pages. A fine copy. Text in Italian. ; 32mo.
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€66.66
The Young Fisherman of Heligoland, and Other Stories
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The Young Fisherman of Heligoland, and Other Stories

by Anonymous

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Published
1869
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Hardcover
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€44.44

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Boston: D. Lothrop & Company, 1869. Hardcover. 59pp + 4pp of publisher's advertisements. Original green cloth stamped in blind on the sides and lettered and decorated in gold on the spine. Frontispiece. Includes the title story, The Miller's Daughter and The Eagle and the Child. Reprinted from the Religious Tract Society. Some wear to extremities, a dedication in pencil… Read more about this item
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A Tribute of Respect by Lafayette Post, No. 140, Department of New York, Grand Army of the Republic. In Memory of Commander Richard Worsam Meade, Rear-Admiral (Retired), United States Navy
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New York: Privately Published by The Post, 1898. First Edition. Hardcover. 64pp. Black and cream cloth stamped in gold on the front panel. With b&w photographs. Light soiling and foxing. A very good copy. ; Octavo.
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€83.32
The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church, in the United States of America; Containing the Confession of Faith, the Catechisms, and the Directory for the Worship of God: Together with the Plan of Government and Discipline, as Amended and Ratified by the General Assembly, at Their Sessions in May, 1821

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Philadelphia: Published and for Sale by Towar and Hogan, 1827. First Edition. Hardcover. 465pp. Full sheepskin lettered in gold on the spine. Wear to covers and spine, front cover split at spine and a bit loose, contemporary inscriptions on front free endpaper and flyleaf, light scattered foxing. A good- copy. ; 16mo.
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€55.55
The Closer Walk, or, The Believer's Sanctification

The Closer Walk, or, The Believer's Sanctification

by Darling, Henry

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Edition
Third Edition
Published
1862
Binding
Hardcover
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Philadelphia: Presbyterian Publication Committee, 1862. Third Edition. Hardcover. 226pp + 9pp of publisher's advertisements. Brown cloth lettered in gold on the spine. Light wear to extremities and covers, mild scattered foxing. A very good copy. ; 12mo.
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History of the Gift of Six Hundred National Flags to the Schools of Porto Rico by Lafayette Post, No. 140, Department of New York, Grand Army of the Republic 1898
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New York: Privately Published by The Post, 1899. First Edition. Hardcover. 61pp. Blue and white cloth stamped with the American flag on the front panel. With b&w photographs. Light soiling and foxing. A very good copy. ; Octavo.
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Valuable Secrets in Arts, Trades, &c., Selected from the Best Authors. And Adapted to the Situation of the United States

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New York: Published by Evert Duyckinck, 1809. Hardcover. 380pp + 18pp index. Contemporary full sheepskin with red leather label lettered in gold on the spine. Includes sections on the art of engraving; on metals; on the composition of varnishes; on manufacturing glass; on colors and painting; on gilding; on casting in moulds; on the secrets of wine, liquors and… Read more about this item
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€72.21
A Treatise of Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene: Designed for Colleges, Academies, and Families. With One Hundred and Fifty Engravings
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Boston: Benjamin B. Mussey and Co, 1853. Hardcover. Revised stereotyped edition. 466pp +[9]pp + 5pp of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary full sheepskin, black morocco label lettered in gold on the spine. Last section of the book is titled Key to Anatomical Outline Plates. These were likely published separately and are not included. Some wear to extremities, short split to spine,… Read more about this item
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The Lily: A Colored Annual for MDCCCXXXII (1832)
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The Lily: A Colored Annual for MDCCCXXXII (1832)

by [Charles Wells]

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Published
1832
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Hardcover
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€138.87

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New York: Charles Wells, 1832. Hardcover. 292pp. Quarter morocco over orange boards, spine lettered in gold, gilt edges. Pink endpapers, engraved title vignette, engraved frontispiece on pale yellow paper, and five inserted plates with engravings printed on pale yellow paper. A collection of short prose and poetry. George H. Ten Broeck copy with his name on the flyleaf. ;… Read more about this item
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Conversations of Chemistry: In Which the Elements of That Science Are Familiarly Explained, and Illustrated by Experiments, and Thirty-Eight Engravings on Wood. The Fifteenth American, from the Last London Edition, with Additions and Corrections. To Which Are Now Added, Explanations of the Text -- Directions for Simplifying the Apparatus, and a Vocabulary of Terms..
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Hartford, [CT] / New York: John Beach / Collins, Reese & Co, 1836. Hardcover. 356pp. Figures 39 and 40 (relative to the steam engine) are bound in before the title page. Contemporary full marbled calf, spine with morocco label lettered in gold. Contemporary owner's name in pencil on front endpapers. Light scattered foxing throughout, more pronounced on endpapers; a… Read more about this item
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Peterson's Magazine January to December 1864
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Peterson's Magazine January to December 1864

by [Women's Magazines - Civil War Era]

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Used
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First Edition
Published
1864
Binding
Hardcover
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Philadelphia: Charles Peterson, 1864. First Edition. Hardcover. Two volumes in one. 464pp + index; 464pp + index. Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, spine with raised bands and gilt lettering. With ten (out of twelve) hand-colored engravings, and full-page and in-text illustrations. Includes literature, fashion, music, etc. Laid in are five paper dolls probably from the late 20s/early 30s.… Read more about this item
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The Works of Cowper and Thomson, Including Many Letters and Poems Never Before Published in This Country. With a New and Interesting Memoir of the Life of Thomson. Complete in One Volume
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Philadelphia: J. Grigg, 1832. Hardcover. x, 404, xxxvi, 133pp + [1]p of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary full sheepskin, spine with four raised bands, and red morocco label lettered in gold, marbled edges and endpapers. Engraved frontispiece. Text printed in two columns. Gifted to a Mrs E. P. Howard for Arthur H. Ten Broeck. A letter presenting the gift of the… Read more about this item
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€83.32
Notes and Suggestions for Bible Readings

Notes and Suggestions for Bible Readings

by Briggs, S. R.; Elliott, John H.

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Published
1879
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Hardcover
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€33.33

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Chicago: F. H. Revell, 1879. Hardcover. 262pp + 9pp of publisher's advertisements. Brown decorated cloth stamped in blind and gold on the front panel, decorated endpapers. Contemporary inscription on flyleaf and last blank. Light wear to extremities. A very good copy.; Octavo.
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The American Chesterfield, or, Way to Wealth, Honour and Distinction; Being Selections from the Letters of Lord Chesterfield to His Son..

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Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1863. Hardcover. 286pp. Dark brown cloth stamped in blind on the front and in gold on the spine. With in-text illustrations. Very mild wear. Contemporary name in pencil on front free endpaper. About near fine.; 16mo.
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€33.33
Sketches of Life and Landscape
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Sketches of Life and Landscape

by Hoyt, Ralph

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Used
Published
1860
Binding
Hardcover
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€83.32

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New York / London: Stanford & Delisser / Hall, Virtue & Co, 1860. Hardcover. 12th Edition, Enlarged. 148pp. Brown decorated cloth stamped in blind and gold on the sides, lettered in gold on the spine, all edges gilt, yellow coated endpapers. Engraved portrait frontispiece and several in-text illustrations. Gifted by the editor of a small New York publisher to… Read more about this item
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Letters Written by the Late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to His Son

Letters Written by the Late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to His Son

by Stanhope, Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield

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Used
Published
1824
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Hardcover
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€88.88

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New York: T. B. Kingston, 1824. Hardcover. In two volumes. 222pp; 184pp. Contemporary full sheepskin with black and red morocco labels on the spines. Printed on laid paper. Wear to extremities, rubbing to covers. A good+ set. ; 24mo.
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€88.88