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One of only 300 numbered copies SIGNED by Williams. Fine (clean and unread) in near fine original tissue dust wrapper (one tiny hole, some toning). A SUPERB, COLLECTIBLE copy!
The Holiday Gift Book by CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS - TRADES / CATS / ROBINS) W.J.W. (? illus.) - No date. Ca. 1880.
by CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS - TRADES / CATS / ROBINS) W.J.W. (? illus.)
The Holiday Gift Book
by CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS - TRADES / CATS / ROBINS) W.J.W. (? illus.)
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London.: Frederick Warne and Co.. No date. Ca. 1880.. Hardcover children’s book, 9 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches, 30 cloth-backed pages with 23 color lithographic plates, including a double-page centerfold, plus six text-only pages. Color pastedown to front cover with embossed silver frame depicts children playing with toys. Three stories for children are featured in the volume: "The Book of Trades" (blacksmith, carpenter, tailor, etc.- all male); "Miss Mouser’s Tea Party"; "The Robins. A Family History." Top and bottom of spine lightly bumped, light rubbing to extremities; front free endpaper missing, pencil marks to cloth backing of one page, light marks to lower margins of a few pages (from page-turning), otherwise very good clean condition. Interestingly, the page illustrating "The Shoemaker" features an almanac hanging from a wall displaying the date "1878," hence a circa 1880 dating for the volume. An uncommon children’s book in very good clean condition with Miss Mouser and her tea party guests decked out in fine Victorian dress. .
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- Publisher Frederick Warne and Co.
- Place of Publication London.
- Date Published No date. Ca. 1880.
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Grand (Signed/Limited)
by Williams, Tennessee
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Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
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Morgan and His Captors, 1864 FIRST EDITION
by Senour, F (Reverend)
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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1864 - Morgan and His Captors, by Rev F Senour, Cincinnati: C. F. Vent & Co. 1864, First editionWe present a fascinating book into the activities of the secessionists in Kentucky; the Knights of the Golden Circle; John Morgan's biographical information; his great raid through Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio; his pursuit and capture and his ultimate escape. Add detailed information on military men of note: Brigadier-General Hobson, Brigadier-General Shackelford, Governor Tod, Major G W Rue, the prophetical speech of Stephens (VP of the Rebel Government, and the death of Morgan.This first edition beauty is a "must have" for any Civil War buff. It is particularly nice with no stamps, inscriptions or library markings! Please review the photos and ask any questions regarding details of condition.**Attention International Buyers**For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through Biblio.com. If you should choose expedited shipping instead, we will provide you with… Read More
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The Pirate. Sir Walter Scott, (3 volumes), 1822, FIRST EDITION
by Scott, Sir Walter
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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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…
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Sonnets written in youth.
by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel.
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Tuxedo Park, New York, United States
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New York: Inkwell Press, 1992. Very Good. Edited by Vincent Torre. 32 cm; [5], 17, [1] leaves. Title page and text pages within colored borders with ornamental block printed in green. Bound in purple straight-grain brocaded silk with green pebbled leather backstrip titled in gilt; with green textured decorative paper endleaves backed with Fabriano, by Ruth Stein (unsigned). One of 45 copies printed on Stonehenge paper and signed by Torre. Few subtle but annoying stains on upper board. According to a note by Torre, these poems were not published until 1931, and are printed here for only the second time (the first time in a separate issue). Offered here in a fine hand-made binding.
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Remington's Frontier Sketches
by Frederick Remington
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Gridley, California, United States
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Chicago: The Werner Company, 1898. First Edition. Paper covered Boards. Very good. Frederick Remington. A very good first edition [Howes R206]. Beveled beige paper covered boards show smudges and uniform staining from much handling. Joint starting about 2 inches from bottom. Mild bowing. All edges gilt. Previous owners' names on first free endpaper and title page. previous owner has made two small, fine sketches on rear pastedown. Semi-neatly inked date of 1900 appears to the right of the word "Remington" on the title page, written on it after the book was printed ---- not a publication date. All onionskins and plates present, with some waving. Oblong quarto 12" x 9 1/4" talla The first edition (and only edition published by Werner) appeared only in 1898 due to copyright challenges. No later Werner editions listed in Worldcat or on the market. See Publisher's Weekly, Nov. 19 1898: "INJUNCTION AGAINST " REMINGTON'S FRONTIER SKETCHES." Judge Lacombe, of…
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Peter Spier's Little Ducks
by Peter Spier
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- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780385181990 / 038518199x
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Waynesboro, Virginia, United States
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Doubleday, 1984. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good. The inside of this rare board book is clean and bright. Covers are slightly rubbed with some edgewear to the spine. Sticker shadow on cover.
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The story of the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Gospels of Saint Matthew and Saint Luke
by Falls, C. B.
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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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[New York: Marchbanks Press, 1929. Edition limited to 1000 copies, small, square 4to, pp. [32]; partially unopened; 10 woodcuts (8 full-page), initials illuminated in gilt; small ding at the top of the front board, else fine in original blue cloth-backed boards elaborately stamped in gilt on the upper cover; in a new blue cloth clamshell box.
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The locks of the Oxford canal. A journey from Oxford to Coventry. With fifty wood engravings by John Craig
by Craig, John
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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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[Andoversford, Gloucestershire]: Whittington Press, 1984. Edition limited to 350 copies signed by Craig (this, no. 274), 8vo, pp. [12], x, [54]; title page printed in red and black, 50 wood engravings, one folding plate; pictorial endpapers; original full linen boards, spine and front cover paper labels, fine. Contact card for the press laid in.
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C.C. Forester's Hornblower One more time
by Kent, , Alexander
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pdx, Oregon, United States
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includes keepsake of sailing excursion which is 23 of 50. Book is 23 of 350 and 23 of 50 signed books by Alexander Kent. All in good condition, no tears, no marks, no writing or underlining.
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The Hungry Tiger of Oz
by Thompson, Ruth Plumly
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Mission Viejo, California, United States
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Chicago: Reilly & Lee, 1926. Book. Illus. by Neill, John R. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edition, first state with 12 full color plates coated on one side. Color pastedown on book cover. Pictorial endpapers illustrated in black and white. Two pages of advertisements at rear of book. Dustjacket is later state with "Ojo in Oz" listed as last title on rear flap of dustjacket. Dustjacket has been expertly repaired to near fine condition. Book is protected in a custom cut clear mylar cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box..
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