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1857 Saint Ambrose Bishop of Milan BEAUTIFUL BINDING Miracles Roman Empire
"No one heals himself by wounding another."
― Ambrose of Milan
Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, is the most important ecclesiastical father of the 4th-century and has continually been an influence both in Milan and throughout the Western world even though he has been associated with persecutions of non-Christians.
This beautiful 19th-century edition of the life and history of Saint Ambrose was bound in a stunning, decorative boxboard binding. Highly desirable, beautiful display.

Item number: #20696
Price: $499
'M.D.S'

Histoire de Saint Ambroise, archevêque de Milan
Tours: A Mame et Cie, 1857.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[4], 187, [1]
· Provenance: Bookplate – Alexandre Gouitteau, 1857
· Language: French
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
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Beautiful, decorative binding
· Size: ~7.25in X 4.5in (18.5cm x 11.5cm)
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1866 Stonewall Jackson 1ed Life & Campaigns of Confederate General US CIVIL WAR

"Life and Campaigns of Lieut.-Gen. Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall Jackson)" by Robert Lewis Dabney is a detailed biography of the Confederate General, enriched with firsthand accounts and primary documents provided by Jackson's family and the Confederate government. Dabney, who served on Jackson's staff and knew him personally, highlights Jackson's Christian character and his military strategies, presenting him as a heroic figure undiminished by the Southern loss in the Civil War. The book offers an authoritative look at Jackson's life, aiming to portray a sympathetic view of the Southern cause through the lens of Jackson's experiences. It retains a polemical tone, defending the principles upheld by the Confederacy, and stands as a resource for understanding this figure and the era from a Southern perspective.

This first edition includes several diagrams of battlefields and a steel-engraved portrait of Jackson.

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1866 Stonewall Jackson 1ed Life & Campaigns of Confederate General CIVIL WAR CSA
"Life and Campaigns of Lieut.-Gen. Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall Jackson)" by Robert Lewis Dabney is a detailed biography of the Confederate General, enriched with firsthand accounts and primary documents provided by Jackson's family and the Confederate government. Dabney, who served on Jackson's staff and knew him personally, highlights Jackson's Christian character and his military strategies, presenting him as a heroic figure undiminished by the Southern loss in the Civil War. The book offers an authoritative look at Jackson's life, aiming to portray a sympathetic view of the Southern cause through the lens of Jackson's experiences. It retains a polemical tone, defending the principles upheld by the Confederacy, and stands as a resource for understanding this figure and the era from a Southern perspective.
This first edition includes 12 diagrams of battlefields and a steel-engraved portrait of Jackson.
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1881 Frank & JESSE JAMES Life Adventures of Younger Gang Western Outlaws Robbers

"Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James" by Joseph A. Dacus is a comprehensive chronicle of the notorious James brothers, Frank and Jesse, who were infamous outlaws in the post-Civil War United States. Dacus, an American writer, journalist, and politician, explores the brothers' early life, their violent exploits as Confederate guerrillas during the Civil War, and their post-war life of crime as bank and train robbers. The book offers a thorough recounting of their numerous robberies, brushes with the law, and their ultimate fates—Jesse's infamous assassination by Robert Ford and Frank's surrender and subsequent acquittal. The book also describes the socio-political context of their times, examining how their Southern sympathies and the chaotic post-war era contributed to their life of crime. Despite the brutality of their crimes, the James brothers garnered significant public sympathy and notoriety, a paradox… Read More

1864 Masonic Choir Sheet Music Hymns Quartet Freemasonry Civil War Military

John Dadmun (1819 – 1890) was a pastor at the Methodist Episcopal Church, in South Hadley Falls, Holyoke, Massachusetts. He also served as prison chaplain at Deer Isle, off the coast of Maine. He wrote multiple works including:
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The Eolian Harp
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The Melodeon
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Army and Navy Melodies: A Collection of Hymns and Tunes, Religious and Patriotic
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The Masonic Choir
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The Timbrel (editor)

'The Masonic Choir' is a collection of sheet music of hymns and songs for 4-part male voices by Bro. O. B. Brown., intended for the use of the Masonic fraternity printed during the Civil War Era. The songs are arranged in 4 sections Blue Lodge, Chapter Songs, Encampment Songs, and Council of Royal and Select Masters.
Item number: #9024
Price: $499
DADMUN, John
The masonic choir: a collection of hymns and tunes, original and selected, for the use of the fraternity
Boston: G.D. Russell & Co., ©1864. 1st… Read More

1775 Continental Congress 1ed Dalrymple FAMED Address to Colonial AMERICA USA
John Dalrymple's "Address of the People of Great Britain to the Inhabitants of America" is a famed 18th-century reply to the Continental Congress's October 1774 addresses which, according to the 'Monthly Review', was
"replete with expressions of tender affection for the inhabitants of the colonies, and paints the measures and intentions of government toward them in the softest and most pleasant colours."
This 1775 first edition is bound in green Moroccan leather.
Item number: #24991
Price: $750
DALRYMPLE, John
The address of the people of Great-Britain to the inhabitants of America
London: Printed for T. Cadell ..., 1775. 1st edition
Details:
· Collation: complete with all pages
o [4], 60
· References: Howes D 36; Sabin 400; Kress 7098; Goldsmiths 11286; Monthly Review LIV;
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in (21cm x 13cm)
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1682 Office of English Sheriffs Michael Dalton England LAW Judges Police Crime
The first English treatise on sheriffs!
Michael Dalton was a 16th-century English legal writer who was known for only two works on British government practices. One of these was his 1623 treatise 'The Office and Authority of Sheriffs', in which Dalton discusses the statutes concerning sheriffs and police, judges and court cases, and laws relating to sheriffs. According to the Holdsworth in the 'History of English Law', "this book continued to be the standard authority until the beginning of the 18th-century."
Item number: #15695
Price: $950
DALTON, Michael
Officium vicecomitum = The office and authority of sheriffs : gathered out of the Statutes, and books of the common laws of this kingdom
London : printed by the assigns of Richard Atkins and Edward Atkins, 1682.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [4], 564, [28]
· References: Wing P 153; History of English Law IV, 119;
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1856 1ed Great West CALIFORNIA Texas America Gold Mining INDIANS Railroads RARE

C.W. Dana's 'The Great West' is a fascinating account of the American west, following the surge in migration westward after the Gold Rush. This book functioned as an emigration guide, giving both physical and historical descriptions of the West. Dana focused on each state – Ohio, Missouri, Texas, California, etc. – the Octagon Settlement Company, Vegetarian Settlement, rivers, and most importantly the travelling routes of the West.

According to Wagner-Camp:
"This book is a compilation of information including statistics, speeches and pamphlets concerning the United States west of the Alleghenies. 'The West' for Dana embraces the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas Territory, New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, Washington Territory and California. The author describes a number of routes to the west."

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1591 Witch Hunter Daneau Political Aphorisms GREEK Philosophy Aristotle Plato
Lambert Daneau was a French Calvinist known for his controversial books on witchcraft, sorcery, and science in the Bible. While not his magnum opus, 'Politicorum Aphorismorum Silva' was an important book on ancient Greek philosophy, written to cite virtues of the great Greek thinkers. This book was an enormous collection of Greek and Latin aphorisms, which, according to Hall
"indicates Daneau's broad knowledge of Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, Herodotus, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Isocrates, Pliny the Younger, etc. His synthesis of these authors provided students with useful abridgments of previous political thought."
This particular 16th-century edition of Daneau's 'Aphorisms' was published in Leiden by the famed Dutch print house Plantin Press.
Item number: #19305
Price: $950
DANEAU, Lambert
Politicorum aphorismorum silva
Lugduni Batavorum, ex off. : Plantiniana, apud Franciscum Raphelengium, 1591.

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1720 Descartes Philosophy Jesuit Daniel Horology Cartesian Astrology
Gabriel Daniel was a French Jesuit historian who wrote out against famous philosophers such as Pascal and Descartes. One of his most famous treatises of "Voyage of the World of Descartes" in which he seeks to disprove the scientific theories of Rene Descartes. It was in this book that Daniel gave commentary on his beliefs that the human soul was not immortal, but that it represented the entirety of natural philosophy. While he himself did not consider himself a Cartesian, his doctrines were closely tied to Cartesian principles. (Kors, p.116)
This 1720 French edition of Gabriel Daniel's preeminent work is illustrated with a dozen in-text figures depicting views of the solar system, sun, and planetary orbit and how it relates to natural philosophy, horology, and the use of a tourbillon, or time-keeping mechanics.
Item number: #12765
Price: $599
DANIEL, Gabriel
Voiage du monde de Descartes.
A Paris : Chez les Freres Barbou, 1720.… Read More

1699 Blaise PASCAL Provincial Letters JESUIT Philosophy Gabriel Daniel Response

"I have only made this letter longer because I have not had the time to make it shorter."
― Blaise Pascal, The Provincial Letters

The "Provincial Letters" by Blaise Pascal are a collection of letters in defense of Antoine Arnauld, a Jansenist who was condemned for heresy. Because of the content and nature of the letters, Pascal wrote them under a pseudonym of Louis de Montalte and added satire, humor, and whit to them as to further himself from the letters.

Unsurprisingly, numerous responses were written and published reacting to Pascal's landmark work. One such work was Gabriel Daniel's "Reponse aux Lettres Provinciales". Includes interviews and conversations with Jesuits, gaining their perspective against Pascal. Ultimately, Daniel rests on a sturdy defense of Jesuits, attacking Pascal and his theories.

Item number: #24032
Price: $499

DANIEL, Gabriel

Réponse aux lettres provinciales de L. de Montalte, ou… Read More

1890 1ed Life of Jefferson Davis CSA President Civil War Lincoln Assassination

"I worked night and day for twelve years to prevent the war, but I could not. The North was mad and blind, would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war came."
– Jefferson Davis

This 1890 first edition account of the life of Jefferson Davis was published quickly following the Confederate President's death in December of 1889. This book covers all the important military endeavors of Davis from the War in Mexico, Battle of Buena Vista, his appointment in the U.S. Senate, and his election as president of the Confederate States of America. This book also includes important sections on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the emancipation of southern slaves.
Item number: #18199
Price: $499
DANIEL, John
Life and Reminiscences of Jefferson Davis. By distinguished men of his time. Introductory by hon. John W. Daniel, ...Illustrated
Baltimore: R.H. Woodward, 1890. First edition.

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1890 1ed Life of Jefferson Davis CSA President Civil War Lincoln Assassination

"I worked night and day for twelve years to prevent the war, but I could not. The North was mad and blind, would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war came."
– Jefferson Davis

This 1890 first edition account of the life of Jefferson Davis was published quickly following the Confederate President's death in December of 1889. This book covers all the important military endeavors of Davis from the War in Mexico, Battle of Buena Vista, his appointment in the U.S. Senate, and his election as president of the Confederate States of America. This book also includes important sections on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the emancipation of southern slaves.
Item number: #10861
Price: $499
DANIEL, John
Life and Reminiscences of Jefferson Davis. By distinguished men of his time. Introductory by hon. John W. Daniel, ...Illustrated
Baltimore: R.H. Woodward, 1890. First edition.

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1648 1ed GREEK Bible Catechisms Roger Daniel Cambridge England Anglican RARE
Roger Daniel, a 17th-century English printer from Cambridge, published the standard King James version of the Bible (D&M 520). In fact, the popularity of his 1638 Bible lead him not only reissue his Bible but to produce other liturgical texts. The year 1648 proved to be an important year for Daniel as his Bible received an important new edition, but he also published the first edition to his collection catechisms published entirely in Greek.
Item number: #20780
Price: $750
DANIEL, Roger
Katēchēseis tēs Christianikēs pisteōs : kathaper hautai en tais orthodoxais ekklēsiais te kai scholais paradidontai
Cantabrigiae: Ex Officina Rogeri Daniel, 1648. First edition.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[2], 163, [1]
· References: Wing C 1463
· Provenance: Handwritten
o Jeremiah Maynston
o Francis Williamson
· Language: Greek
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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1685 Samuel Daniel History England Edward Richard Henry William Conqueror FOLIO

'The History of England' is a prose adaptation and account of the entirety of England's history. Written by Samuel Daniel, a 16th-century poet, this book provides information on several topics through the reign of Edward III. Following Daniel's death, numerous editions were published with information through the 15th and 16th century including this 1685 printing by Trussell.

Item number: #9771
Price: $750
DANIEL, Samuel
The collection of the history of England

London: Printed by F. Leach, for Benj. Tooke ... and Thomas Sawbridge..., 1685.

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Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 parts in 1
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'History of England'
[6], 262, [2]
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'A Continuation…'
[8], 263, [1]
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References: Wing D 208;
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Provenance:
o Armorial Bookplate – Samuel Bosanquet, Esq.
Samuel Bosanquet, esq. of the Forest House, Waltham Forest, in the county of Essex, and of Dingestow Court, in the county of… Read More

1807 1ed Rural Sports HUNTING & FISHING Color Illustrated Horses DOGS Falconry
William Daniel's "Rural Sports" is an early 19th-century history of outdoor sports and activities in England. Sports and games such as hunting and fishing have long been a staple pastime all over the world, and naturally countless books have been written and published on the matter. However, Daniel's 'Rural Sports' is one of the best much in part to the 100+ exquisite engravings most of which are hand-colored! As expected of such a work, this book contains descriptions of fishing and fishing tackle, horse riding, game hunting, falconry, hunting dogs, and much more!
Item number: #19662
Price: $1095
DANIEL, William Barker
Rural Sports
London, Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, & Orme, 1807. First edition.

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Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 tomes
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'Rural Sports'
Vol. I – [8], 535, [1]
Vol. II – [4], 592, [8]
Vol. III – [4], 494, [8]
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'Supplement', 1813
[10], 742, [38]
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1801 HUNTING & FISHING 1ed Rural Sports Illustrated Horses DOGS Falconry 3v SET
William Daniel's "Rural Sports" is an early 19th-century history of outdoor sports and activities in England. Sports and games such as hunting and fishing have long been a staple pastime all over the world, and naturally countless books have been written and published on the matter. However, Daniel's 'Rural Sports' is one of the best much in part to the exquisite, full-page engravings throughout! As expected of such a work, this book contains descriptions of fishing and fishing tackle, horse riding, game hunting, falconry, hunting dogs, and much more!
Item number: #24923
Price: $795
DANIEL, William Barker
Rural Sports
London: Bunny & Gold, [1801-13]. First edition.
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· Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 tomes
o Vol. I – [10], 383, [5]
o Vol. II – [4], 520, [4]
o 'Supplement' – [16], 507, [25]
o Illustrated throughout – 70 engraved plates
· Provenance: Handwritten
o [Richd. Vawdrey], 1830
o [B. U.… Read More

1743 Physiology & Medicine Arthritis Treatment Blood Anatomy SURGERY 5in1 Cures

A collection of rare 18th-century medical treatises. Each of these short works is bound as one. Included in this tome:
• "Dissertatio physiologica, de respiration" by Petrus Jacobus Daoustenc
o Lugduni: Ex libris Christophori Reguilliat, 1743.
• "Dissertatio chirurgica medico-practica de vulneribus" by Jean Francois Maurin
o Monspelii [Montpellier]: Joannem Martel, 1745.
• "Exercitatiuncula de arthritide", by Masars de Cazeles
o Monspelii [Montpellier]: Augustinum-Franciscum Rochard, 1744.
• "De Ira Noxa atque ejus utilitate exercitatio Physico-Medica", by Laurentius Clavillart
o Monspelii [Montpellier]: Augustinum-Franciscum Rochard, 1744.
• "Dissertatio de natura et causis fluiditatis sanguinis naturalis et deperditae." by Hugues Gourraigne
o Monspelii [Montpellier]: Augustinum-Franciscum Rochard, 1741.

Item number: #22357
Price: $499

DAOUSTENC, Petrus Jacobus

Dissertatio physiologica, de respiratione.… Read More

1676 Dapper CHINA Hong Kong Spanish Portuguese JESUIT Missions Illustrated RARE
Olfert Dapper was an important 17th-century Dutch physician who made his name from his geography books, even though he never left the Netherlands. He published important histories of Asia and Africa, with the most important perhaps being his description of Kangxi Emperor and the Qing Dynasty. It includes information on 17th-century Portuguese and Spanish Jesuit missions in China and Hong Kong including Alvaro Semedo in Guangzhou. The impressive illustrations throughout this work make it highly desirable.
Item number: #24409
Price: $2,950
DAPPER, Olfert
Gedenkwürdige Verrichtung Der Niederländischen Ost-Indischen Gesellschaft in dem Käiserreich Taising oder Sina, durch ihre Zweyte Gesandtschaft An den Unter-könig Singlamong Und Feld-herrn Taising Lipoui Ausgeführet durch Joan van Kampen, und Constantin Nobel
Amsterdam: Jacob von Meurs, 1676. 1st Dutch edition
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1726 Canterbury Cathedral 1ed Monastery Dart Illustrated Architecture 100+ ARMS
John Dart was an early 18th-century English historian who is primarily remembered for his historical perspectives of Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral. The latter, perhaps his best work, is considered one of the most important histories of the cathedral church at Canterbury as well as the once thriving monastery in Canterbury.
While the historical contents of this enormous folio first edition of Dart's "Canterbury" are important, the subscriber pages are perhaps the most interesting aspect of this work. Unlike most works from this era, this book features engraved views of each subscriber's arms – hundreds of illustrated figures of coats-of-arms! Other full-page engravings appear throughout this book – views of tombs, portraits, and places of rest of English saints and nobles.
Item number: #23168
Price: $950
DART, John
The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury : and the once-adjoining… Read More