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POLO Magazine - 1928 & 1929, Volume II with 12 Bound Issues
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POLO Magazine - 1928 & 1929, Volume II with 12 Bound Issues

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This is a scarce, bound volume of POLO magazine ("The Magazine of the Game") that contains 12 bound issues from June, 1928 to May, 1929 (a complete run of issue No's 1-12 from Volume 2). Red, hardcover cloth binding with gilt lettering and decorations on the spine (and the name "J.L. Lundean" in gilt at the base of the spine). Published by Quigley Publishing Company in the United States. The magazine was "obtainable by subscription only." Contents include general horsemanship, horse show results, sailing, steeplechase, polo and foxhunting, with many illustrations from photographs and drawings. The issues include great illustrated advertisements for companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Mercedez-Benz, Brooks Brothers Clothing, Camel Cigarettes, Stearns-Knight, White Star Line, A.G. Spalding & Bros., Cunard Line, Marlboro Cigarettes and many more.The following 12 issues are included:VOLUME 2No. 1 June, 1928No. 2 July, 1928No. 3 August, 1928No. 4 September, 1928No. 5 October, 1928No. 6 November, 1928No.… Read More
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POLO Magazine - 1927 & 1928, Volume I with 12 Bound Issues
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POLO Magazine - 1927 & 1928, Volume I with 12 Bound Issues

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1st
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This is a scarce, bound volume of POLO magazine ("The Magazine of the Game") that contains the publication's first 12 issues from June, 1927 to May, 1928 (a complete run of issues 1-12 from Volume 1). Fine binding with marbled covers, gilt lettering and decorations on the spine with raised bands and gilt top edge. Published by Quigley Publishing Company in the United States. The magazine was "obtainable by subscription only." Contents include general horsemanship, horse show results, sailing, steeplechase, polo and foxhunting, with many illustrations from photographs and drawings. The issues include great illustrated advertisements for companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Brooks Brothers Clothing, Marlboro Cigarettes, Renault, White Star Line, Cunard Line, A.G. Spalding & Bros, and many more.The following 12 issues are included:VOLUME 1No. 1 June, 1927No. 2 July, 1927No. 3 August, 1927No. 4 September, 1927No. 5 October, 1927No. 6 November, 1927No. 7 December, 1927No. 8 January, 1928No. 9 February,… Read More
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The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot
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The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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This is a nice condition lot of 3 early American editions of FYODOR DOSTOEVSKY classic novels. All were published in 1915 by The Macmillan Company in New York. All have gilt top edges. From "The Novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky" set. Constance Garnett translations. The lot includes the following novels:* THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV* THE IDIOT * CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (presumed 1915 publication, though there is no publishing date stated - the year 1916 is written in pen on the front end paper)Condition:Internally the books are very clean - white text pages with no writing, tears, stains or foxing found. All are tightly bound with no loose pages. Only a few notable condition issues were found, as follows...CRIME & PUNISHMENT: small, reddish stain at the bottom edge of the spine; name/year (1916) written in pen on front end paper. BROTHERS KARAMAZOV: light soiling to spine; crack at front hinge between the pastedown and end paper; 2 diagonal crease lines on front end paper; tanning at the upper-inner corners of… Read More
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EUGENE ONEGUINE (Onegin) - A Romance of Russian Life in Verse
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EUGENE ONEGUINE (Onegin) - A Romance of Russian Life in Verse

by Alexander Pushkin

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1st English
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Great condition copy of "EUGENE ONEGUINE (Onegin)" - A Romance of Russian Life in Verse by Alexander Pushkin. 1881 1st edition; The Macmillan Co.; London. Rare first English language edition of Pushkin's masterpiece. Translated by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Spalding. "Eugene Oneguine" is considered a classic of Russian literature and its eponymous protagonist has served as the model for a number of Russian literary heroes. Pushkin was a Russian poet, playwright and novelist of the Romantic era who is considered by many to be the founder of modern Russian literature.Condition:Clean covers and spine; tiny cloth tears at 3 of the corner tips; bright gilt on the front cover and spine; small cloth tear at the bottom edge of the front board near the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Clean interior with no writing, stains or tears found; some light foxing at the top of a front end paper and the opposing half title page, and to the last blank end paper. Many of the pages are still attached… Read More
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Hans Andersen's Story Book
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Hans Andersen's Story Book

by Hans Christian Andersen

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1st American Edition
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Scarce first edition copy of "HANS ANDERSEN'S STORY BOOK" with a Memoir of Anderson by Mary Howitt. 1849 1st American edition (following the 1st English translation in the U.K. in 1846); C.S. Francis & Co.; New York. With a frontispiece engraving of Andersen and 2 full-page illustrated plates (all with tissue guards), an engraved title page and other illustrations. There is an 8-page publisher's catalog at the back of the book. There are 27 stories in all, as follows: A Picture-book without Pictures; My Boots; Scenes on the Danube; Pegasus and the Post-Horses; The Emperor's New Clothes; The Swineherd; The Real Princess (better known as "The Princess and the Pea"); The Shoes of Fortune; The Fir Tree; The Snow Queen; The Leap-Frog; The Elder-Bush; The Bell; The Old House; The Drop of Water; The Happy Family; The Story of a Mother; The False Collar; The Shadow; The Old Street Lamp; The Dream of Little Tuk; The Naughty Boy; The Two Neighboring Families; The Darning Needle; The Little Match-Girl; The Red… Read More
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Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa
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Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa

by Edward D. Clarke

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4th Edition
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This is a terrific condition set of "Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa" by Edward D. Clarke. The volumes are dated 1816, 1817 and 1818 and were printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies in London; 4th edition (stated). Handsomely bound in leather with a gilt border around the covers, gilt lettering and decorations on the spine, marbled page edges on all sides, 5 raised bands on the spine, marbled end papers and ribbon page markers. The set features many fold-out maps, diagrams and engravings (all are present and firmly attached; a couple are in color) as well as numerous in-text illustrations ("embellishments and vignettes") and maps. The set chronicles Clarke's travels to Russia, Tahtary, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, and the Holy Land; volume VIII contains a supplement "Respecting the Author's Journey from Constantinople to Vienna Containing His Account of the Gold Mines of Transylvania and Hungary."Clarke was an English clergyman, naturalist, mineralogist and traveler. "His writings are… Read More
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Poems of Childhood
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Poems of Childhood: Presentation Copy Signed by Maxfield Parrish and Anne Parrish

by Eugene Field

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1st Edition
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This is a rare, twice-signed presentation copy of "Poems of Childhood" by Eugene Field - presumably the personal copy of children's author Anne Parrish, cousin of illustrator Maxfield Parrish. The book is signed in pen to "Anne Parrish" by MAXFIELD PARRISH on a half title page. On a prior half title page, Anne Parrish wrote "Anne Parrish from M.F.P." (Maxfield Fred Parrish) in pen. 1903 1st edition; Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. The book contains an illustrated title page in color and eight full-page drawings in color by Maxfield Parrish; illustrated end papers in color. Gilt top page edges.Condition:The front cover illustration has some scuffing and a dime-sized stain at the top edge; the left edge of the back cover has 4 *tiny* cloth tears; sharp corners. Tight binding with no loose pages; crack at the front hinge between the end papers (despite the crack, the front cover is firmly attached and is not shaky). There are occasional small foxing spots on the pages, otherwise clean with only a few… Read More
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THE LORD'S PRAYER Handwritten in 112 Different Languages - Original, One-of-a-Kind Calligraphic...
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THE LORD'S PRAYER Handwritten in 112 Different Languages - Original, One-of-a-Kind Calligraphic Manuscript

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This is an amazing, handmade, one-of-a-kind calligraphic manuscript containing handwriting examples of "The Lord's Prayer" written in 112 different languages. Circa 1860's - 1880's (the book is undated); there is no indication as to who had created the book, or where. Handsome leather binding with gilt decorations on the covers, spine, and board edges; marbled end papers; gilt page edges on all sides. The handmade title page features a beautiful decorative color border around the handwritten title, which reads: "The Prayer of our Lord Written in Various Languages and Characters in Propaganda." Interspersed within the book are full-page illustrations of various landmarks and regions from around the globe (the illustrations were presumably taken from another book). Each prayer is beautifully and neatly scripted in black ink, and the pages are hand-numbered in ink at the upper-outer corners - - much care was taken in creating this wonderful book.The 112 languages are as follows (Note: the spelling of… Read More
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The Brothers Karamazov
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The Brothers Karamazov

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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1st American Edition
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Hardcover
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This is a rare, first edition copy of "THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV" by Fyodor Dostoevsky. 1912 1st American edition, 1st printing; The Macmillan Company; New York. Constance Garnett translation. Gilt top page edges.Condition:There is a light stain at the lower-inner corners of the covers by the spine, and some light staining to the spine; sharp corners; tiny cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine. Bright gilt top page edges. Tight binding with no loose pages. The text pages are in excellent condition - clean and white with no issues found. Crack at the front hinge before the title page (despite the crack, the front cover is firmly attached and not shaky). There is a less severe crack at the rear hinge after the final text page (as with the front cover, despite the crack at the rear the back cover is firmly attached and not shaky). Both cracks have a thin stain at the inner page edges. Bookplate affixed to the front pastedown.
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The Works of Alexander Hamilton - James Gillespie Birney's Personal Copy
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The Works of Alexander Hamilton - James Gillespie Birney's Personal Copy: Comprising His Most Important Official Reports; An Improved Edition of The Federalist on the New Constitution, Written in 1788; and Pacificus, on the Proclamation of Neutrality, Written in 179Comprising His Most Important Official Reports; An Improved Edi

by Alexander Hamilton

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1st Edition
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James Gillespie Birney's personal copy of "The Works of ALEXANDER HAMILTON" - Volumes I and II (of a 3-volume set) with an early printing of The Federalist Papers. 1810 1st edition; Williams and Whiting; New York. "Comprising His Most Important Official Reports; An Improved Edition of THE FEDERALIST on the New Constitution, Written in 1788; and Pacificus, on the Proclamation of Neutrality, Written in 1793." Handsome, leather-bound volumes with attractive gilt spines, and gilt accents along the edges of the boards. Volume I contains a frontispiece portrait of Hamilton. Volume II contains the 6th edition of The Federalist, Numbers 1 through 46.Provenance: The name "J.G. Birney" (James Gillespie Birney) is written on page 50 of both volumes. Birney was an American abolitionist, politician, and attorney from Kentucky. He published a weekly abolitionist publication titled "The Philanthropist" and twice served as the Presidential nominee for the anti-slavery Liberty Party. Birney was referred to as… Read More
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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

by Adam Smith

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2nd American Edition
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This is a rare, early edition of "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the WEALTH OF NATIONS" by Adam Smith. 1796 2nd American edition; Thomas Dobson; Philadelphia. Complete set in three volumes. Uncommon in original, full-leather binding as issued. Rare, early 2nd American edition of the first great work in political economy (following the 1st American edition in 1789). The work offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth, and is today a fundamental work in classical economics. By reflecting upon the economics at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the work touches upon such broad topics as the division of labor, productivity, and free markets. (Note: within volume I is an "Advertisement" for the "Third Edition," and one for the "Fourth Edition" - the references to these editions take into account earlier UK publications since the first UK edition of 1776. The set offered here is the 2nd American edition from 1796, following the 1st American… Read More
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The Hobbit - or, There and Back Again
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The Hobbit - or, There and Back Again

by J.R.R. Tolkien

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1st Edition, 1st Printing
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This is the rare, true first printing of "THE HOBBIT - or, There and Back Again" by J.R.R. Tolkien. 1937 1st edition, 1st printing (with "First Published in 1937" stated on the copyright page and no subsequent printings listed); George Allen & Unwin Ltd.; London. All illustrations are present as called for, and are firmly attached. The frontispiece and all illustrations are in black & white. "Thror's Map" and "Map of Winderland" are in color on the end papers. Exceedingly rare with only 1,500 copies printed. Additional photos can be provided upon request.

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Light soiling to covers and spine. Strip of cloth missing at center-left edge of spine. The center-right strip and the remainder of the spine below it are loose and attached at the right edge only. Small cloth tears at outer front cover corners; tiny cloth tear at bottom-left corner of back cover. Small cloth tear/piece missing at the top-left corner of the spine. No cracks and no loose pages. The front cover is a bit shaky. Pages 269/270… Read More
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The London Quarterly Review, 1839 Volume LXIV (containing a 1st edition review of Charles...
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The London Quarterly Review, 1839 Volume LXIV (containing a 1st edition review of Charles Darwin's 'Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History of the Various Countries Visited by the H.M.S. Beagle' or 'The Voyage of the Beagle')

by Charles Darwin

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This is a rare volume of the publication "The London Quarterly Review" containing an early review of the 1st edition publication of CHARLES DARWIN'S "The Voyage of the Beagle." The volume contains four separate issues: June, October, and December, 1839 and March, 1840. Each issue has its own Contents page. (Curiously, the volume opens with the Contents page for the October, 1837 issue...no contents from this issue are actually present, only the singular Contents page.) There is an Index for the June and October,1839 issues at the front, and a separate Index for the December, 1839 and March, 1840 issues at the center. Volume LXIV. American edition published by Jemima M. Mason in New York. "The London Quarterly Review" was the American edition of the UK version, called the "Quarterly Review."The highlight of this volume is the December, 1839 issue which contains a rare, early (possibly the first), lengthy 21-page review of the books "Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History of the… Read More
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The Instrumental Assistant - Volume I (with Yankee Doodle)
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This is a rare copy of the instructional songbook "THE INSTRUMENTAL ASSISTANT" - Volume I by Samuel Holyoke. Circa 1800 or 1801 (there is no date of publication stated, though the work was copyrighted in 1800 and contracted for in November, 1800); H. Ranlet; Exeter, New Hampshire. Included in this volume is an early publication of the patriotic tune "Yankee Doodle." Full soft leather binding. "Containing Instructions for the Violin, German-Flute, Clarionett, Bass-Viol, and Hautboy. Compiled from Late European Publications. Also a Selection of Favorite Airs, Marches, &c. Progressively Arranged and Adapted for the Use of Learners." There is an Index at the back. "'The Instrumental Assistant' was the most comprehensive volume of its kind published in America up to 1800. In addition, it was the first graded instrumental primer printed in this country." [Willhide]Holyoke, an American composer and teacher of vocal and instrumental music, was among the first in America to attempt to provide instruction and… Read More
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Essays
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Essays: First Series

by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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1st Edition
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This is a rare, first edition copy of "ESSAYS" by Ralph Waldo Emerson. 1841 1st edition, 1st printing; James Munroe and Company; Boston. The book is a collection of Emerson's first series of essays, including the classic, "Self Reliance" - please see the photos for the complete list. Original publisher's cloth binding.Condition:Staining and fading of the cloth over the covers and spine. There are numerous cloth pieces missing at the spine - please see the photos. The top and bottom edges of the spine are worn with cloth pieces missing. Worn cover corners. Cloth tears along the outer edges of the boards. There is a horizontal cloth tear near the bottom of the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. Fading to the cream colored end paper and pastedown at the front. The end papers at the back have a light stain at the lower-inner corner. Occasional, inoffensive mild foxing to the pages (though heavier foxing on the front and rear end papers). Pages 96 & 97… Read More
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