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1865 -1866 - Pictorial National Records: Embracing Descriptions of European and Asiatic Nations: A Statistical View of the United States of America; and a History of the Great Rebellion. In Two Volumes. Compiled from Authentic Materials by W. O. Blake. Columbus, Ohio: Gilmore & Segner. Sold Exclusively by Subscription. Vol 1 1865. Vol 2 1866.Offering "a correct knowledge of the structure of his own, as well as of other governments" -- the overall stated purpose of the larger portion of first volume and includes statistics from the 1850 Federal Census. The History of the War was originally planned to be contained within the first volume. However, the war "assumed such huge proportions and the gigantic struggle became so protracted, that it was found necessary ...to add the second volume. Hence, two different publication dates.Published by subscription only, this two volume set was held in a private collection, still with its subscription notice, which is included in the sale!Condition: These two… Read More

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

Irving, Washington (1783-1859) as "Diedrich Knickerbocker." A History of New York, From the Beginning of the World to the Dutch Dynasty, Containing Among Many Surprising and Curious Matters, the Unutterable Ponderings of Walter the Doubter, the Disastrous Projects of William the Testy, and the Chivalric Achievements of Peter the Headstrong, the three Dutch Governors of New Amsterdam; being the only Authentic History of the Times that ever hath been, or will be Published. New York: Inskeep & Bradford et al. Two volumes. *In Riviere Binding*. xxiv, 268 pp; [2] 258 pp.Folding panorama of New Amsterdam follows the preface in Vol I. In tan cloth slip case.One of 2,000 published, first edition first printing. In Riviere Binding. From the library of Harold Murdock (1862-1934), a Boston banker, bibliophile, book collector, student of the American revolution and later the Director of Harvard University Press. (per morocco bookplate "Omnia Pro Bono H.M."). Subsequently, from the library of Virginia bibliophile… Read More

The Book of Common Prayer And Administration of the Sacraments,and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England. Illustrated and Explained by a full and comprehensive Paraphrase at the Bottom of each Page with thePsalter or Psalms of David, And Practical Observations thereon. 12mo (about 5-1/4 x 8-1/2"): Title Page, Preface, Old Preface, the Calendar plus 640 numbered pages.This original hardcover "Book of Common Prayer" was published in Carlisle, Scotland, and printed by J. Harrison, making it exceedingly rare. We found only two print originals in libraries worldwide! Carlisle: Printed by J. Harrison; of whom may be had the Bible with Annotations and Observations. MDCCLXXIX (1779). **Rare Edition**Condition: Rebound with appropriate modern calf as shown. Raised bands and gilt on the spine as pictured. New wine satin ribbon was added. Appropriate embellishment on the cover. Photos reveal the name of the owner in beautiful script on a fly page, and her hand… Read More

History of the Conspiracy of Pontiac, and the war of the North American Tribes Against the English Colonies after the Conquest of Canada. Francis Parkman, Jr. Boston: Charles C Little and James Brown.London: Richard Bentley. 1851 - First Edition: 630 pp including alphabetical index.Contents Include: Indian Tribes East of the Mississippi; France and England in America; the French, English and the Indians; Collision of the Rival Colonies; the Wilderness and its Tenants at the Close of the French War; The English take Possession of the Western Posts; Anger of the Indians--the Conspiracy; Indian Preparation; the Council at the River Ecorces; Detroit; Treachery of Pontiac; Pontiac at the Siege of Detroit; Rout of Cutler's Detachment--Fate of the Forest Garrison; the Indians Continue to Blockade Detroit; the Fight at Bloody Bridge; Michillimackinac; the Massacre; Frontier Forts and Settlements; the War on the Borders; the Battle of Bushy Run; the Iroquois--Ambush of the Devil's Hole; Desolation of the… Read More

Prisoners of War and Military Prisons. Personal Narratives of Experience in the Prisons at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Andersonville, Savannah, Millen, Charleston, and Columbia, with A General Account of Prison Life and Prisons in the South during the War of the Rebellion, Including Statistical Information Pertaining to Prisoners of War; Together with a list of Officers who were Prisoners of War from January 1, 1864. by Asa B Isham, Henry M Davidson, and Henry B Furness. Cincinnati: Lyman & Cushing, 99 West Fourth Street, 1890 - First Edition. Over 58 pages of illustrations, including maps of camps. Large octavo, 571 pages. Condition: Original cloth, with gilt spine and beautiful front and back cover images. The 58 illustrations are present, including fold out of Andersonville and many full page illustrations. Please note there is a light stamp from a previous owner on the Title Page. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please… Read More

Lloyd's Battle History of the Great Rebellion, Complete, from the Capture of Fort Sumter, April 14, 1861, to the Capture of Jefferson Davis, May 10, 1865. Embracing General Howard's Tribute to the Volunteer...and A General Review of the War for the Union. New York: H. H. Lloyd & Co., Publishers. 1866 First Edition. 712 numbered pages. Illustrations: 17 maps, 13 battle scenes, 45 portraits (Union and Rebel).Contemporary history of the Civil War. Considered a classic civil war tome.Condition: Original impressed leather boards, new aged leather spine with original spine piece re-applied. Complete with all illustrations and maps and tissue guards. Foxing as expected. Thick octavo. Morocco with gilt. Marbled end pages. Please ask for more photos if you need them!
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Report of The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44. By Brevet Captain J. C. Fremont, of the Topographical Engineers. Under the Orders of Col. J. J. Abert, Chief of the Topographical Bureau. Printed by Order of the Senate of the United States, Washington: Gales and Seaton, Printers. 1845, FIRST EDITIONOriginal report in custom slipcase with full original large map in custom case and smaller aged facsimile of same map in back pocket. Please review photos for complete set.Condition: Presenting the original 1845 Senate report entitled "Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-1844." The book is complete with its bound-in maps. It was professionally re-backed with original spine piece re-applied as shown. The very large map has been encased in its own custom case, then combined with the book in a custom slip case. Within the pocket of the… Read More

California Illustrated: Including. A Description of the Panama and Nicaragua Routes, by A Returned California - (John M Letts). 1852. New York: William Holdredge: 224 pages, includes California ConstitutionTrue first edition, copyright by John M Letts, 1852. With 48 Engravings, many with original tissue guards: "G.V. Cooper Del, On Stone by J Cameron, Litho of G. W. Lewis.NOT a library copy. No marks, inscriptions, or stamps found 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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A New and Complete System of Universal Geography; Describing Asia, Africa, Europe, and America; with their Subdivisions of Republics, States, Empires and Kingdoms; the Extent, Boundaries, and Remarkable Appearances of each Country; Cities, Towns, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. [1798, 1800, 1799, 1799 sequentially]Also giving a general account of the Fossil and Vegetable Productions of the Earth, the History of Man, in all Climates, Regions, and Conditions; Customs, Manners, Laws, Governments, and Religions; the State of Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Manufactures, and Knowledge...To Which is Added, A View of Astronomy, as Connected with Geography; Of the Planetary System to Which the Earth Belongs; ...with a Copious Index annexed to each volume, Being a large and comprehensive Abridgement of Universal Geography.By John Payne. with Additional Corrections and Improvements from the Latest and Best Authors. by James Hardie, A.M. Author of Principles of Latin Grammar, the American Remembrances, and… Read More

The Rocky Mountains; Or, Scenes, Incidents, and Adventures in the Far West, of the Army of the United States, and Illustrated from Various Other Sources.1837, 2 volumes, First American Edition. . With a fold out original map in front of each volume. Each volume 248 pages. Volume one has 10 pages of publisher's book ads. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard. 12mo.Unique early story of exploration and mapping of the West from Green River to the Great Salt Lake and on to Walla Walla. Bonneville and his party were among the earliest to do so. Also includes Joe Walker's fur trapping story over the Sierra Nevada to CaliforniaCondition: This two volume set has been restored to its original appearance as photographed. Woven cloth and aged printed paper labels convincingly mimic the originals, making this a two volume treasure ready for the future. Both fold out maps are original, as is the total text block. Maps are complete, with archival tissue reinforcement on some edges. One small corner of one of the… Read More

What Shall We Do with our Daughters? Superfluous Women and Other Lectures. by Mary A Livermore. Boston: Lee and Shepard, Publishers; New York: Charles T Dillingham, 1883. First Edition. Date on both Title Page and verso as shown. Also see photo of contents.Author Mary A Livermore (born Mary Ashton Rice; December 19, 1820 – May 23, 1905) was an American journalist, abolitionist, and advocate for women's rights. Her printed volumes included: Thirty Years Too Late, first published in 1847 as a prize temperance tale, and republished in 1878; Pen Pictures; or, Sketches from Domestic Life; What Shall We Do with Our Daughters? Superfluous Women, and Other Lectures; and 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.Presented here is a rare first edition of her 1883 publication noted above.
Condition: Outstanding condition for this first edition,… Read More

Guizot's Gibbon. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. By Edward Gibbon, ESQ. A New edition revised and corrected throughout, preceded by a preface, and accompanied by notes, critical and historical, related principally to the propagation of Christianity: By M. F. Guizot, Minister of Public Instruction for the Kingdom of France. The Preface, Notes and Corrections, Translated from the French Expressly for this Edition. With A Notice of the Life and Character of Gibbon. In Two Volumes. Cincinnati: Applegate & Company, Publishers. 1859. Condition: NOT library books. Original leather as shown. New gilt labels. Marbled page edges still visible. Interior clean.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… Read More

Picturesque America. Or, The Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Water-Falls, Shores, Canyons, Valleys, Cities, and Other Picturesque Features of Our Country. With illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists.
1872 and 1874, First Edition. D Appleton & Company, 10-3/4" x 13" each of two volumes. Beautiful impressed covers, gilt.
Condition: Bound in the Publisher's Deluxe Gilt. Full Brown pebbled Morocco. Near Fine. Over 900 steel and wood engraved illustrations by leading American artists. Marbled end pages, gold page edges, interior of cover gilt as well. NOT a library book. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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History of the United States, or Republic of America, by Emma Willard, 1828 first edition, ACCOMPANIED BY A Series of Maps to Willard's History of the United States, First Edition. Housed in custom slip case.
Willard's book details key United States historical events from the discovery in 1492 through 1826, the 50th anniversary of America's independence. The book contains a Chronological Table that outlines the historic events using 10 time epochs. Historical information is based on the plan developed by Willard for teaching history to students at the Troy, New York Female Seminary. The appendix contains primary reference documents such as the U.S. Bill of Rights, The U.S.Declaration of independance, articles of Independance, Articles of Confederation, The Constitution Of the United States of America and other documents.
The "Series of Maps to Willard's History of the United States" contains five double and seven single-sheet engraed maps, most with original outline color. Bound in 1/4 red leather… Read More