Search Results: Authors starting with S from SRG Antiquarian Books

Forty Gospel Hymn Stories, by George W. Sanville, 1945. Rodeheaver-Hall Mack Co., Winona Lake, Indiana. 1945. See photo number 5 for complete listing of hymns inclouded.Condition: NOT a library book. Very good condition with firm binding, clean interior. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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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… Read More

The Music of the Modern World, Illustrated in the Lives and Works of the Greatest Modern Musicians and in Reproductions of Famous Paintings, Etc. Anton Seidl, Editor in Chief; Assisted by Fanny Morris Smith; Consulting Editor H E Krehbiel; Art Editor W S Howard. In Two Volumes: Volume One: TEXT; Volume Two: MUSIC.This two volume set is like new. It was held in a special collection of the Wisconsin Consistory Library until recently. Numbered 2999 and 3000. This exquisite, full Moroccan leather set belongs in every classic and/or modern music library. Make it yours today!This beautiful two volume set of Seidl's work is bound in full Morocco with marbled end pages as shown. They are numbered 2999 and 3000. Condition is excellent throughout with only marking the book plates from Wisconsin Consistory Library as shown in photographs. 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… Read More

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.
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Choice Selection of Old Time Songs, Words and Music, Compliments of the Sharples Separator Co., West Chester PA. c1900The Sharples Separator Works was based in West Chester, PA for the company's primary office. Their product was the first U.S. based cream separator on the market. No date on advertising item, company ads appropriate to 1900.
Condition: All original pamphlet in very good condition. Stitched rather than stapled to preserve same. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean. 1843, David T Shaw, Sung at the Boston, New York, and Philadelphia Concerts. Respectfully Dedicated to John S Du Solle [Philadelphia journalist]. Published by Lee & Walker of Philadelphia Complete. Suitable for framing. Review photos for details of condition. *Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again!

Shepp's New York City Illustrated Scene and Story in the Metropolis of the Western World; How Two Million People Live and Die, Work and Play, Eat and Sleep, Govern Themselves and Break the Laws, Win Fortunes and Lose Them, and so Building and Maintain the New-York of Today.
The Business and Social Capital of America Portrayed by Pen and Camera, in all its Phases, from Palace to Hovel and From Millionaire to Tramp.
Elegantly Illustrated with about 300 Half tone Plates, Made in the Highest Style of the Engraver's Art, from Photographs Taken Expressly for this Work.
by James W Shepp and Daniel B Shepp. Globe Bible Publishing Co, Chicago and Philadelphia. 1894 First Edition.
CHAPTER HEADINGS: The New York of Today; The Environs of the City; Through the Heart of the City; Strangers within the Gates; Mansions of the Rich (Vanderbilt, Astor +); The "Four Hundred"; Codfish and Shoddy; The Middle Class; The Army of Labor; The Homes of the Poor; In the Slums; The Bowery; Foreign Colonies; Clubs and Club Life;… Read More

The White Slaves of England, Being True Pictures of Certain Social Conditions in the Kingdom of England in the year 1897, by Robert H. Sherard, Author of "Jacob Niemand" "The Mocking Bird" etc. Illustrated by Harold Piffard London: James Bowden, 1897: 270 pages plus 6 pages period ads.Contains: The Alkali Workers; The Nail-makers; The Slipper-Makers and Tailors; The Wool-combers; The White-Lead Workers; The Chain-makers, and an extensive Appendix with detail of wages, hours, unions, responses to the articles, etc. for the various trades.New red cloth binding, with the original cover cloth re-applied and a new crisp label as shown. Frontispiece illustration still present with original tissue guard. 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. Thanks!*Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will… Read More

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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Legends of the War of Independence and of The Earlier Settlements of the West. By T Marshall Smith, Louisville, KY: J F Brennan, Publisher. 1855 : First Edition. 397 pages (8vo 5-1/2"x8-1/2").Smith spent many years collecting stories of the pioneers. Contains descriptions of incidents and experiences of early Kentuckians and North Carolinians, illustrating manners and customs of the backwoods as well as the escapades of Tories and freedom seekers alike. Harpe brothers, Indians, border warfare, and more. See partial table of contents which has been photographed for your review.Condition: Re-backed as pictured with new titling and gilt on spine. Impressed covers are still very nice. Foxing as expected, especially in initial pages. Binding secure. 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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The Life and Times of Henry Clay, by Samuel M Smucker, LL. D., Author of ..."Life and Times of Thomas Jefferson" ... Philadelphia: G. G. Evans, 439 Chestnut Street, 1860. Stereotyped by J. Fagan. 1860 First Edition.
Condition: Re-backed as pictured. Initial pages heavily foxed, as is the original tissue guard for the frontispiece portrait. Owner "E W Grover MD" signed top of page iii, the Preface. Otherwise, no stamps or writing found within. Vibrant gilt on spine. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Our Girls, A Selected Series of Entertaining Stories and Rhymes for Home, School, and Kindergarten. Written by Famous American Juvenile Authors, Among them being: Sophie May, Author of Dottie Dimple; and Mary D Brine, Author of Grandma's Attic Treasures, etc. Containing Hundreds of beautiful Illustrations Including a Colored Frontispiece. 1914: The Saalfield Pub Co. Over 100 unnumbered pages.Condition: This rare and beautifully illustrated book for young girls written in 1914 is in rare, stunning condition, especially for its age! Edges of covers a bit frayed and normal smudges, etc to the cover. We found no writing, crayon, cuts, or stamps within. 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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Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin", etc. Author's Edition, with Illustrations. London: Sampson Low, Son & Co., Two volumes in one. 1854 First Edition. Stowe's second published book, two years after Uncle Tom's Cabin. Presented as a series of letters to her friends and family during an extended tour of England and Scotland and mainland Europe. Originally published as two separate volumes in 1854, this is the combined "author's edition" with illustrations. Condition: NOT a library book. Beautifully bound as shown. Re-backed with original spine reapplied as shown. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision! *Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again! **Attention International Buyers**… Read More

Children's Stories that Never Grow Old : The Story of Topsy from Uncle Tom's Cabin. Pictured by John R Neill. Fully illustrated in Color. Chicago: The Reilly and Britton Co Publishers: 28 pp, 5-1/2" x 7" (12mo). Illustrator John R Neill.Condition: This original children's story book is very rare. It is from "Children's Stories that Never Grow Old Series". Few have survived. This one is firmly in tact, having been conserved and professionally restored so that it is complete and solid, as shown. No children's writing or crayons or other marks found within except for the "This Book Belongs To Louise ...from Ma ...Date Xmas 1908" on front paste down shown in the photos. [Side note - When conservation work done, staples were removed and book was hand stitched to extend the life of 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… Read More

Oldtown Folks. by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, etc. Boston: Fields, Osgood & Co, 1869 FIRST EDITION. Condition: NOT a library book. Excellent condition from personal library. Clean interior with no bookplate, signature, crimps, or writing found within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision! *Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again! **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 that additional cost by the most economical Federal Express International. Once actual shipping costs are calculated for your exact address, we will advise you… Read More

Dred; A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp. by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin". In Two Volumes. Boston: Phillips, Sampson, and Company. 1856. First Edition, 75th Thousand.
Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp is the second popular novel from American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. It was first published in two volumes by Phillips, Sampson and Company in 1856. This is the first edition of the book.
Condition: NOT a library book. Two volume set in custom case (with removable divider as shown). Impressed covers, new spine with original spine title pieces re-applied. New blended end pages. Interior free of writing, stamps, crimps. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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