A Manual of Military Surgery by SOLD - * * [Confederate Imprint] (CHISOLM, JOHN JULIAN) By Order of the Surgeon General - 1863: Prepared for the use of the Confederated States Army. Illustrated

Two volumes by William Fulbecke, sold together, at one price:

First Volume: "A PARALLELE OR CONFERENCE OF THE Civil Law, the Canon Law, and the Common Law of this Realme of England." "Wherein the agreement and disagreement of these three Lawes, and the causes and reasons of the said agreement and disagreement, are opened and discussed. Digested in sundry Dialogues by William Fulbecke. At the end of these Dialogues is annexed a Table of the Sections or Di(sc)uitions of the principall points, matters, and questions which are handled in every Dialogue." "At London, "Printed for the Company of Stationeers," 1618 (Second Edition - First was 1601)



Second Volume: "THE SECOND PART OF THE Parallele, Or CONFERENCE OF the Civill Law, and the Common Law of this Realme of England," "WHEREIN THE AGREEment and disagreement of these three Lawes touching divers matters not before conferred, is at large debated and discussed. Whereunto is annexed a Table contayning the princpall Questions, matters, and pointes of… Read More

Octavo (9 by 5 3/4 inches) New York: Loyal Publication Society of New York "No. 26.", 1863. First Edition, very good condition, 18 pages, original stitched wrappers, with stab marks along the spine, and minor chipping to edges; not affecting contents which are intact and clean; Wm. C. Bryant & Co. Printers.

Hamilton was a "Southern Union man." He opposed secession, and slavery; he eventually became Governor of Texas.His letter to Lincoln, dated July 28, 1863 shortly after Gettysburg, supports the Emancipation Proclamation. He proclaims slavery an enemy of the nation, and states that former slaves are " ... capable of being made allies in the common cause of freedom, justice, and humanity."

12 mo. (7 3/8 by 5 inches) New York: Excelsior Publishing House, 1888. Original hardcover, 111 pages, 16 pages of publishers' advertisements, illustrated with many black and white drawings taken from photographs, demonstrating various boxing positions. Very good condition, quarter cloth binding, with title on spine; decorative paper over boards.

After a short biography of the author, some of the many other subjects covered are: "Breakfast Diet," "Dumb-Bell Exercise," "Ducking," and "The Marquis of Queensberry Rules," to name a few.

Octavo (8 1/4 by 5 1/4 inches) Hartford, 1840. vii, [2], 10-487, [1] pages: illustrated with engraved steel plates; somewhat shelf worn, original full leather binding with panel ornament on front and back cover, title in gilt on spine between ornamented raised bands. Good condition, previous owner's name in ink on front fly leaf (at least one page with neat pencil notation, juvenile style squiggles on back fly leaves; none affecting contents or overall condition of the book).

A metaphysical approach, explaining historical, religious, and literary mysteries and "curiosities;" and phenomena of Nature and other "New-World-Wonders." With references to the American experience, including: Patrick Henry, John Randolph, Salem Witchcraft, William Penn, Robert Morris, and "History and Anecdotes of Women."Topics include "American Antiquities, Remains of Giants, Geology, Volcanoes, Egyptian and Indian Magic, Diet, Dress, Drinks, Diseases, Sleep Somnambulism, Trances, Resuscitation, Also An Account of Persons… Read More

16 mo. (6 3/4 by 4 1/2 inches) London: Whittaker & Co. , 1877. New Edition. 519 pages, the frontis is an original tipped-in photographic portrait of the author, illustrated title page with views of Chateau Margaux and Chateau Lafitte, 15 unnumbered lithographic plates of wineries, and scenes associated with wine production, 4 maps, a facsimile foldout of a signed wine contract, plus 7 pages of the publisher's advertisement for another title by the same author.

Original green cloth decorated binding with title framed by a surround of grape vines on the upper cover; title and author in gilt on spine. Very good condition (mild shelf wear to upper and lower spine, not affecting contents; previous owner's neat old inked inscription on front fly leaf).

A blending of notable sources (Barry, Henderson, Busby, and others), and the author's own knowledge of the subject."The blend makes for interesting reading, with discussions ranging from early English vineyards to the vines and vineyards of the world."… Read More

Octavo (9 x 6 inches) Richmond, Virginia: Jones & Cook, 1880. 92 pages, six unnumbered leaves of illustrations (one of them a foldout map "Showing Transportation Facilities of Richmond, VA"), numerous local advertisements, an index of the advertisers that includes four booksellers, among tobacco leaf dealers, horse collar manufacturers, and many other trades and services. Good condition (original decorated printed wrappers beginning to separate, but still holding, minor chipping, not affecting contents).

A promotional directory of public buildings and landmarks, with a history of the city.

Under "Trade Notes," a paragraph for "Books, Binding &c." states, "The Booksellers of Richmond are all gentlemen of superior intelligence, and of long experience, possessing a critical knowledge of books, and a thorough familiarity with the needs of the scholar, professional man, and the general public."

Small quarto (11 x 8 1/4 inches) Published in the Interest of the Firemen's Relief Fund, December 1900. 116 pages of half tone black and white photos of early Los Angeles, portraits, and advertisements for Los Angeles businesses of the period.

Descriptive text includes a short history of the Los Angeles Fire Department: "In May, 1875, Engine Company No. 2 was organized."

Good condition: original red cloth binding, showing mild age toning, title on front cover, floral patterned end papers.

Many photos of early Los Angeles fire stations, with horse drawn equipment.

Portraits include: the mayor, the Fire Commissioners back to 1871, Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Engine Drivers, Engineers, Hosemen, and Ladder men.

Advertisements include breweries, hardware supplies, saloons, blacksmiths, and stables among many others.

Octavo (8 3/4 X 5 3/4 inches) Philadelphia: Printed For Gratuitous Distribution, 1863. Original First Edition. 16 page sewn paper pamphlet in wrappers, minor discoloration to edges of covers, old $2 price, and old library call numbers written in pencil on top of front cover, old 15 cent price, and calculation figures not related to text written in pencil on back cover, contents clean and unaffected.

In this pamphlet, Judge Leavitt states his reasons (based on historical fact and the Constitution) for his ruling that denied a writ of habeas corpus for the defendant C. L. Vallandigham; leader of the "Peace Democrats," and Supreme Commander of the "Sons of Liberty."

The accused was charged with "mischievous disloyalty" in his opinions and statements; and subsequently arrested at the orders of General Burnside. Lincoln became involved when, in May of 1863, he wrote to Stanton stating that suspension of habeas corpus, as Stanton wanted, would not be necessary in this case.

Lincoln is not referred to in… Read More

Octavo (8 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches) New York: United States Naval Air Force, 1918. First Edition. oblong format, 144 pages illustrated with black and white halftone photographs, and a map, original gray cloth, hardcover, good condition (lower right corner of front cover slightly bumped, minor shelf wear to lower spine, not affecting contents which are clean and complete).

This is a unit history, with many photos of the Eastleigh U. S. Navy repair base in England during World War I; its officers and men. There are many photos of early military aircraft, and an essay on "Liberty Twelves" and "DeHavilands."

Small Quarto (9 1/2 X 7 inches) London: Bernard Quaritch, 1890. First Edition. 101 + (1) pages, almost 50 lithographic plates (more than 35 printed with color), quarter leather binding over cloth boards, front cover embossed with title, author, and publisher in gilt; back cover similarly embossed in gilt with "Ye Pipes of all Nations A. D. Up to Date," and gilt bust of a soldier in cap and tunic in the form of a pipe bowl. Very good condition, minimal wear to spine; age toning in margins of plates, but not affecting images or contents.

A beautiful book: "A collection of national smoking practices and illustrations of smoking paraphernalia," with descriptive text.