Antique & Collectible Books

1903 1ed Robin Hood Merry Men Little John Friar Tuck Sheriff Nottingham Tappan
Rivaling only the tales of King Arthur, no other English legend is better known than that of Robin Hood. This delightful printing of the classic 'Robin Hood' is wonderfully retold by Eva March Tappan. Included throughout is the charming artwork of Charlotte Harding.
Contents include: "Robin and the Merry Little Old Woman," "Robin Goes A-Fishin'," "Robin Hood and Little John," "The Birth of Robin Hood," "Little John Learns a Trade," "Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow," "Robin and the Tinker," "Robin Hood and the Stranger," "Robin Hood and the Butcher," "Robin's First Day," "Robin Goes to a Wedding," and much more.
Item number: #40361
Price: $499
TAPPAN, Eva March; HARDING, Charlotte (Illus.)
Robin Hood His Book
Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1903. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete
o
xiv, 267, [5]
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14 illustrations (6 in color)
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and… Read More

1891 1ed INDIAN WARS George Custer Yuma Massacre Sioux Ghost Dances Sitting Bull
A rare and fascinating first edition printing of James Penny Boyd's 'Recent Indian Wars.' This 19th-century historical account contains descriptions of notable battles between Native American tribes and frontier settlers. First published in 1891, Boyd's book contains information on events and figures such as
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The Yuma Massacre of 1850
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Marias Massacre and Piegan torture
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General Custer, last stand against the Sioux
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Nez Perce War, 1877
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The Messiah craze and ghost dances
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Life of Sitting Bull
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Mountain Meadow Massacre
Item number: #40458
Price: $499
BOYD, James P.
Recent Indian Wars, Under the Lead of Sitting Bull, and Other Chiefs; With a Full Account of the Messiah Craze, and Ghost Dances.
Philadelphia: Publishers Union, 1891. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete
o 320
o 20 leaves of plates
· References: Dowd 77; O'Keefe 197
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1873 Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes Humpty Dumpty Twinkle Little Star Jack n Jill
There can hardly be found a name or pseudonym so synonymous with nursery rhymes as Mother Goose. This charming 19th-century pictorial collection of the classic children's work was composed by James William Elliot, with song lyrics by M.L. Elliot. Each song includes a delightful corresponding woodcut vignette. These illustrations are by a variety of artists under the supervision of the esteemed English engravers, the Brothers Dalziel, George, and Edward.
Included within are some of the most famous pieces such as 'Mistress Mary, Quite Contrary,' 'Jack and Jill,' 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,' 'Dickory, Dickory, Dock,' 'Little Bo-Peep,' 'Little Jack Horner,' 'Humpty Dumpty,' 'Hey Diddle Diddle,' and so many more!
Item number: #40446
Price: $499
ELLIOT, J.W.
Mother Goose; or, National Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Songs.
New York: George Routledge and Sons; London: J.L. Peters, 1873.

Details:
· Collation: Complete
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1866 Broadsides 1ed Society of Antiquaries America Poems Pope Indulgences Negros

The Society of Antiquaries of London is a notable society focused on teaching important historical antiquities of England. This catalogue of broadsides (written works: poems, indulgences, contracts, seals, event reports, etc.) was collected by Robert Lemon in 1866 recounting iconic events from British and American history.

Item number: #21073
Price: $499
Society of Antiquaries of London
Catalogue of a collection of printed broadsides in the possession of the Society
London: Published by the Society of Antiquaries of London, 1866. 1st edition

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
o xi, [1], 228
o Numerous illustrations throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Brown cloth
· Size: ~10.5in X 7.5in (27cm x 18.5cm)
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1806 BIBLE Concordance Scottish Alexander Cruden KJV HUGE 1st US ed Philadelphia
Alexander Cruden was an 18th-century Scottish author who is primarily remembered for his famed bible concordance. This book, which is more commonly known as 'Cruden's Concordance', is a large, thorough concordance which has yet to be out of print since its first edition.
This 1806 Philadelphia edition is the first American edition of this famous concordance!
Item number: #21090
Price: $499
CRUDEN, Alexander

A complete concordance to the Holy Scriptures Old and New Testaments: or, A dictionary and alphabetical index to the Bible
Philadelphia: Printed and sold by Kimber, Conrad, & Co., 1806.

Details:

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Collation: Complete with all pages
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[8], 1012
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Provenance:
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Bookplate – The Newton Theological Institution
Gift of Rev. W. O. Stearns, 1905
o Handwritten –
B. C. Grafton
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Language: English
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Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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Size: ~11.25in X 9.5in (28.5cm x… Read More

1825 Noah Webster American Spelling Book Speller Dictionary Grammar Americana
The name Webster has become synonymous with dictionary and American language over the last century. Noah Webster sought to create a purely 'American' culture that was independent of British claim, he achieved this by creating his dictionary – a work that helped distance American grammar and linguistics from that of Britain. Webster's 'Speller' went through nearly 400 editions in his lifetime alone and was nicknamed the 'Blue Black Speller'. This work taught children how to read, write, spell, and pronounce words and was the most popular American books of the mid-19th-century.
Item number: #21106
Price: $499
WEBSTER, Noah
The American spelling book : containing the rudiments of the English language for the use of schools in the United States
Brattleborough, Vt.: Published by Holbrook and Fessenden, 1825.
Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
o
168
· References: Allibone III, p.2628
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1843 FISH 1ed Jardine FISHING Piranha Salmon Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana ART
A significantly rare first edition of volume five of 'Ichyology' from Sir William Jardine's 'Naturalist's Library' entitled, 'The Natural History of the Fishes of Guiana.' Edited by Sir William Jardine and written by Robert H. Schomburgk, Esq., this work provides a fascinating 19th-century survey on aquatic wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 32 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting a variety of fish native to the Guianas located in Northeast South America such as porcupine acanthicus, shark-tailed hypostoma, black doras, tiger pimelodus, flat-headed platystoma, piranha saw-bellied salmon, carp, fishing implements, and much more! Also included is a portrait and memoir of Swiss traveller and Orientalist, John Lewis Burckhardt.
Item number: #30211
Price: $499
SCHOMBURGK, Robert H.; [JARDINE, Sir William] (Editor); STEWART, Mr. (Illus.)
The Naturalist's Library: Ichthyology. The Natural History of the… Read More

1867 1ed Robert Burns Cotter's Saturday Night Poetry Eastman Kodak PROVENANCE
'The Cotter's Saturday Night' is a poem by famed Scottish poet Robert Burns. First written in 1786, this epic poem describes the rural life of a peasant cotter and his family and their celebrating the Sabbath through scripture reading and devotion. First published by Scribner in 1867, this edition is beautifully illustrated by F.A. Chapman with 46 engravings throughout.
Item number: #40536
Price: $499
BURNS, Robert; CHAPMAN, F.A. (Illus.); FILMER, J. (Engr.)
The Cotter's Saturday Night. A Poem.
New York: Scribner and Co., 1867. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete
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[2], 47, [1]
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46 engravings
5 full-page (including title page)
41 vignette engravings
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Provenance: Bookplate – George Eastman
o George Eastman (1854–1932) was an American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak Company and helped to bring the photographic use of roll film into the mainstream. He was also a major… Read More

1838 ILLINOIS Mitchell Geography & Atlas HUGE MAP Chicago Emigrant Western RARE
The name Mitchell has long been synonymous with 19th-century maps; in fact, Mitchell maps are often considered the best of atlas maps from the 1800s. Early in his career S Augustus Mitchell Sr published what became an important geographical history of Illinois, titled "Illinois in 1837". It, as expected, described the physical landscape of Illinois offering notes on prominent cities, rivers, animals, landmarks, public places, and even practical suggestions for emigrants to Illinois. The book saw such success that Mitchell published it again the following year, changing the title slightly to "Illinois in 1837 & 8".
This 1838 edition
features the highly desired folding map
Item number: #21181
Price: $499
MITCHELL, S. Augustus
Illinois in 1837 & 8; a sketch descriptive of the situation, boundaries, face of the country…
Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, 1838. 1st edition

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Collation:
o viii, 9-143,… Read More

1883 1ed BIBLE ART Stories Scenes Gustave Dore Illustrated Old and New Testament
A rare first edition printing of the incredible pictorial collection from the Biblical art of Gustave Dore entitled, 'Bible Stories and Scenes for Young People.' Written and compiled by F. McCready Harris, this exquisite collection of Biblical art displays the best of Gustave Dore's premier artistic ability across 35 engraved plates.
Gustave Dore's incredible, prolific artwork established him as one of the most talented and recognizable artists and illustrators of the 19th century. Throughout his career and long after his death the demand for his work remains and is, thus, ever increasing.
Item number: #40590
Price: $499
DORE, Gustave (Illus.); HARRIS, F. McCready (Hope Ledyard)
Bible Stories and Scenes for Young People.
New York; London; Paris: Cassell and Company, 1883. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete
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216
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Provenance: Handwritten – Tredwell G. Hopkins, 1885
· Language:… Read More

1847 1ed Andrew Jackson by Frost CREEK War of 1812 Native American Illustrated

John Frost's "Life of Andrew Jackson" is a rare, 19th-century account of the American president's life. However, this work focuses heavily on his military career – his involvement in the War of 1812, the Creek War, the Battle of New Orleans, and the Seminole Wars.

This fine first edition of Frost's 'Andrew Jackson' is complete with 50 impressive engravings by William Croome, depicting various views of Native American Indians, military scenes, and more!

Item number: #40646
Price: $499

FROST, John; CROOME, William (Illus.)

Pictorial Life of Andrew Jackson.

Hartford: Belknap and Hamersley; Philadelphia: Martin Bomberger; Cincinnati: Bomberger and Gillis, 1847. First edition.

Details:
• Collation: Complete
o xii, 13-560
o 50 engravings
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~9.5in X 6in (24cm x 15.5cm)

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1868 1ed Confederate Jefferson Davis CSA Civil War Slavery Gettysburg Vicksburg

A scarce first edition printing of the life and career of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy by Frank H. Alfriend. This book primarily deals with Davis's military and political involvement in the Confederate States of America including:
• Interaction with Abraham Lincoln
• Davis speeches, advancement in Congress
• Southern states in the Mexican War
• Rights of states holding slaves from being admitted into Union
• Returning runaway slaves to owners
• Robert E. Lee's military tactics at Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg
o Lee's admission of tactical errors

According to Nevins, this book is
"A eulogistic attempt to vindicate the motives and conduct of the Southern leader; includes extensive quotations from Davis's letters and speeches."

Item number: #40624
Price: $499

ALFRIEND, Frank H.

The Life of Jefferson Davis

Cincinnati; Chicago; [etc.]: Caxton Publishing House, National Publishing Co.,… Read More

1824 1ed GAMBLING Fatal Effects William Weare Thurtell Murder Trial Law Macabre

"They cut his throat from ear to ear,
His head they battered in.
His name was Mr William Weare,
He lived in Lyons Inn."

This fascinating, illustrated work describes the notorious trial of the gruesome murder of Mr. William Weare. On October 24, 1823, following a gambling dispute, John Thurtell and his two accomplices Joseph Hunt and William Probert apprehended and brutally murdered Weare. The culprits would later be discovered and arrested, consequently both the murder and subsequent trial famously exposed the criminal underworld of London to a curious and ignorant public audience causing enormous public interest and media coverage. The latter portion of this work entitled, 'The Gambler's Scourge' offers intriguing commentary regarding the dangerous practices and consequences of gambling.

Item number: #21333
Price: $499

Unknown Author; CLOWES, William (Printer)

The Fatal Effects of Gambling. Exemplified in the Murder… Read More

1864 CIVIL WAR 1st/1st General Ulysses Grant Campaigns Larke Military Americana

A rare first edition of Julian K. Larke's fascinating historical biography on General Ulysses S. Grant and his military campaigns during the American Civil War. Entitled simply, 'General Grant and His Campaigns,' this work exhaustively details Grant's military career along with the specifics of each of his military campaigns during the ongoing Civil War. Notably, while most historical accounts on this subject were written post-war or even well into Grant's eventual presidency, this title was written during the war.

Per Larke's introduction:
"…the subject of [this book] is but forty-one years of age; has participated in two great wars; has captured during the present struggle five hundred guns, one hundred thousand prisoners, and a quarter of a million of small arms; has redeemed from rebel rule over fifty thousand square miles of territory; has reopened to the commerce of the world the mightiest highway on the… Read More

1865 1st ed General Sherman Civil War Campaigns Memoirs Tactics Army Senour

A rare, first edition printing of author Faunt LeRoy Senour's biographical work on the military campaigns of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman in the US Civil War.

Senour's description of Sherman's character and his military career shed light on his strategic innovation. Sherman's approach to command and strategy would have him later declared by British historian, B.H. Liddell Hart as "…the first modern general." This work portrays Gen. Sherman's military exploits in great detail expertly conveying the exceptional, yet polarizing strategies Sherman employed against the Confederate army while also showcasing the respect his soldiers had for him under his command.

Item number: #21388
Price: $499

SENOUR, Rev. F.

Major General William T. Sherman, and his Campaigns.

Chicago: Henry M. Sherwood, 1865. First edition.

Details:
• Collation: Complete
o xiv, [15]-477, [3]
o Illustrated frontispiece
• References: Sabin 79143;… Read More