Search Results: Titles starting with M from SRG Antiquarian Books

The Magic Story, by Frederic Van Rensselaer Dey, New York: Frank E Morrison Publisher. 1914. Sixth Edition, 1/4 leather binding. Almost 4" x 7". 63 pages with 9 full page illustrations.
"Much have I wearied my brain anent the question, how best to describe this recipe for success that I have discovered, and it seemeth advisable to give it as it came to me; that is, if I relate somewhat of the story of my life, the directions for agglomerating the substances, and supplying the seasoning for the accomplishment of the dish, will plainly be perceived. Happen they may; and that men may be born generations after I am dust, who will live to bless me for the words I write." [from the text]
Condition: NOT a library book. Excellent restored condition - 1/4 leather binding. Complete. Text block still fragile but no writing, tears, stamps, crimps, within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Marriage Rites, Customs and Ceremonies of the Nations of the Universe. By Augusta Hamilton. 1824 First Edition. Bound in beautiful leather and marble paper. London: J. Robins and Co. 400 numbered pages) Perfect gift for that special bride and groom !Condition: This original 1824 book is ready to be presented to the new bride and groom. It has been re-bound in leather and marbled paper as shown. Interior pages are toned but we found no writing, inscriptions, crimps or stamps within. A stunning almost 200 year old book for that favorite couple. 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. *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… Read More

Memoir of the Life and Public Services of John Charles Fremont, Including an Account of his Explorations, Discoveries and Adventures on Five Successive Expeditions across the North American Continent; Voluminous Selections from his Private and Public Correspondence; his defence before the Court Martial, and Full Reports of His Principal Speeches in the Senate of the United States. By John Bigelow. With Spirited Illustrations, and an accurate Portrait on Steel. New York: Derby & Jackson, 119 Nassau St/. J W Derby & Co., Cincinnati. W H Tinson, Stereotyper. 1856 First Edition.John Charles Fremont was an explorer, a war hero, and a member of the United States Senate. He was also the first presidential candidate of the new Republican Party. The author ardently supported his presidency.
Condition: Good condition, especially for its age. Initial 15 -20 pages have semi-circular stain at the top, as photographed. New aged end pages. No writing, stamps, crimps, found within. NOT a Library copy. Please review… Read More

Memoirs of the Mother and Wife of Washington *Lives of Mary and Martha Washington*- Title on Spine. By Margaret C Conkling. *New Edition, Revised and Enlarged*. Auburn: Derby, Miller, and Company (12mo - 5" x 7-1/4"). Bound in new red cloth covers w/original title piece re-applied. 1851. Each part contains full table of contents and appendix. (86 pp dedicated to Mary Washington) (162 pp cover Martha Washington) Plus 4 pages of Derby & Miller publisher ads. Dedicated to Mrs William H Seward. Appendix for Martha Washington is in five parts - notable additions from first printing.Condition: Rebound with a likeness to the original. The title portion of the original spine piece has been re-applied as shown. The book had suffered a bit of damp as you can see in the pictures, but it is complete and in good condition for its age. One frontispiece of Martha Washington. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or… Read More

The Mentor, December 1923, full magazine in good condition. Articles: Six Immortals and How they Grew into Books, by Arthur Bartlett Maurice (Robin Hood, King Arthur, Lemuel Gulliver, Robinson Crusoe, Greatheart, and Cinderella) A Child's Day Art section with 16 pages of reproductions of famous artists' works depicting children at play, eating, dressing, etc. Strolling with Charles Dickens - by Albert A Hopkins. The Children's Crusade - by Sherrill Schell. The Creator of the Kate Greenaway Child - by E M Dole. A Doll's House Built for the Czar of Russia - by Vincent Starrett. What was the Star of Bethlehem? The Open Letter - The Gift of the Magi. Condition: NOT a library magazine, but a personal copy in family. As seen in photos, cover has chips and is a bit rough at edges. The magazine is complete with all photos, advertisements, and articles. Securely bound. 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… Read More

Mississippi Shore Song, by Arthur Sizemore and Egbert Van Alstyne. Chicago, New York, Toledo: Van Alstyne & Curtis. 1919. Original sheet music. Complete. Suitable for framing. Review photos for details of condition.
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Monteith's Independent Course, Comprehensive Geography, 1882, 116 pages main section, plus expanded section on Kentucky of 7 pages. Fully illustrated with color maps. New York: A S Barnes.
Condition: Not a Library Book. This book was professionally restored. Interior is clean, with no stamps, crimps, etc. within. New firm binding with gilt lettered label as shown. Please review all photos and ask for more if needed for a sound buying decision. Some archival tape was used within, not affecting readability.
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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.
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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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The Mother Goose Primer by Belle Wiley, with Illustrations by Anne Merriman Peck. New York: Charles E Merrill Co., 1910. First Edition.
Condition: NOT a library book. Almost fine condition: Complete, without marks, pencil, crayon, tears, crimps, or stamps within. Only slight wear to covers. Colored Peck illustrations make this a particularly desireable copy, especially for younger children. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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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

My Story of the War: A Woman's Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as Nurse in the Union Army, and in Relief Work at Home, in Hospitals, Camps, and at the Front, during the War of the Rebellion with Anecdotes, Pathetic Incidents, and Thrilling Reminiscences Portraying The Lights and Shadows of Hospital Life and The Sanitary Service of the War. by Mary A Livermore. Superbly Illustrated with Portraits and Numerous full page engravings on steel, and fine chromo-lithograph plates. Hartford Conn: A D Worthington and Company, 1889. 8vo. 700 pages plus 8 pages of period book reviews in back.**Believed to be the first edition, second printing of the 1887 copyright**Condition:All original 1889 publication of Mary Livermore's memoir. Hardcover is sound with good gilt on spine and cover. No writing found within, nor bookplates, stamps, etc. 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… Read More