Search Results: Authors starting with D from Calix Books

1929. DAVIS, Charles G. SHIPS OF THE PAST. Salem: Marine Research Society, 1929. 4to. Cloth. Dust Jacket Present. Frontispiece, xi, 170, (1) pages, 12 double-page drawings, 31 plates. First edition. Richly illustrated study of ship design in America. Chapters include: Block Island boats and Pinkys; The Fishing Schooner; The Baltimore Clipper; The Pac Ship "Isaac Webb"; The Frigate "Raleigh"; The Frigate "Congress"; and Masts a Spars of United States Naval Vessels. Dust Jacket is usually not present. Jacket has loss of paper, front and back (see photos) otherwise, toned and some spine sunning. Now preserved. A rare edition. OCLC shows 129 libraries having copies.
Title: Ships of the past, Author(s): Davis, Charles G. 1870-1959. (Charles Gerard), Publication: Salem, Mass., Marine Research Society, Year: 1929
Description: xi, 170 p. illus. 30 cm. Language: English Series: Marine Research Society, Salem, Mass. Publication,; no. 19; Standard No: LCCN: 29-24758 SUBJECT(S) Descriptor: Ships.… Read More

S.C. H Davis (Sydney Charles Houghton "Sammy" Davis) (9 January 1887, London – 9 January 1981, Guildford) Memories of Men and Motor Cars, Published by Seeley Service & Co Ltd, London, 1965; 274pp, numerous b&w illustrations. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Edge tattering to the and small tears to edges of price-clipped dust wrapper, and with a personal inscription from Lenora to Peter B. Collins, London, Christmas 1965 (Peter Collins was a London Times Reporter and wrote for UNESCO in the 1960's about the ocean's warming); otherwise, a good tight copy of this hard-cover first edition book. Motoring memoirs by the author, better-known as Sammy Davis, from before WW1 up to the 1950s. He was sports editor of "The Autocar" magazine for many years and competed in motor racing in the 1920s and 30s. Davis was born in South Kensington, London on 9 January 1887, the son of Edwin and Georgina Davis, his father was a merchant and tea importer. He was educated at Westminster School and University College… Read More

Colinis, Simon de (c. 1480– c. 1546). Proverbia Salomonis. Ecclesiastes, Cantica canticorum, Liber Sapientiat, Ecclesiasticus. Parisiis, Ex Officina Simonis Colinaeis. 8vo; [New Blank], a8-i8; k8-t8; v8-x8; [New Blank]. 168 numbered leaves ; 12 cm. Monsieur Nocolaus Dieu with filigree emblem and OVOD DEI DEO (God) on back board, plus gilt spine and cover. 1524. First edition. OCLC Number: 82770805; "Hieronymi praefatio in libros Salomonis."--Verso of the title page, and following leaf. Criblé and outline initials. Reprinted by Colines in 1526, 1527, 1535, 1539 and 1542. Red lined with type perfectly placed. Some cropping on rebind close to words but no loss of words. Fresh clean interior. Excellent condition. Early use of page numbers and chapter headings.
Simon de Colines (c. 1480 – c. 1546), a Parisian printer, one of the first printer type of the French Renaissance. He was active in Paris between 1520 and 1546. Colines used elegant roman and italic types and a Greek type, with accents,… Read More

Descon, William Scarsh (circa 1840's), Unknown author. "A Nineteenth Century Eccentric: The horse racing life of Fulwar Craven (1782-1860)". A 22 page manuscript, never published as we can find. Details the life and times of Fulwar Craven, a spectacular horseman, gambler and businessman in the sphere of horse racing in the UK. Also included is one colored image of Craven, the second earlier image of him as an officer IS NOT INCLUDED."Eccentricity was a favorite whim of the Beaus of the Regency- I had nearly laid prose, but I think it was something more than that- and eccentrics were to be found taking a prominent place in Society when the nineteenth century was well on its way. When they took in sport as they generally did, they were sportsman of the best and the hunting field and the race course owes many a stirring anecdote to men like the Earls of Barrymore and their contemporaries and immediate successors. A notable man in his day was Mr. Fulwar Craven of Chilton. He was a good all round sportsmen… Read More

Title: Eleazar Smith biographical sketch. Creator: Dickinson, Thomas A. Typed in Lawrence, Massachusetts while he was at Steelman & Fuller.
Inclusive dates: 1881
Abstract:The Eleazar Smith biographical sketch is Thomas A. Dickinson's 1881 transcription of Smith's memoir, originally written in 1828. Smith described his experiences as a militiaman during the Revolutionary War, as well as his work as an inventor and machinist in Medfield and Walpole, Massachusetts. Eleazar Smith was born in Medfield, Massachusetts, on April 1, 1755. He had little to no formal education and made a living creating and repairing clocks and other machines, such as devices for making pins and nails, and for setting card teeth. In the summer of 1776, he enlisted in the Medfield militia. He was initially stationed at Ticonderoga, New York, where he was court-martialed on suspicion of counterfeiting currency in the fall of 1776; he later participated in a march to Rhode Island, where he deserted in October 1777. Smith married… Read More

Marilyn (First Edition)Dienes, Andre de (photographer); Steve Crist and Shirley T. Ellis de Dienes (editors) Barnes & Noble / Taschen, Beverly Hills, CA, 2007. First Edition, quarto hardcover in dust jacket. B/W/Color throughout, 240pp. Dienes' imagery of Marilyn Monroe from her early Norma Jeane years to blonde and outstanding actress and comedian of film.

Virgil, Publius. (b. BC 70) The Works of Virgil: Containing his Pastorals, Georgics, and Æneis. Translated into English verse; by Mr. Dryden. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1697. Large Folio, 423 x 265. First edition. 640pp One hundred and three full paged engraved illustrations. This is a large paper copy excepting for the first few pages exceptionally white and crisp. Complete with full introduction to Lord Clifford and large plate of Virgil at the Senate. Contains the Life of Virgil, and an extensive dedication section to Montrose, later. Some browning to the pages somewhat affecting the text and images but this phenomena correspond to other copies. A rare work that includes the subscriber list for this Royal Folio First Edition. Tastefully restored, retaining original leather, except at spine. A complete edition.

Virgil, Publius. (b. BC 70) The Works of Virgil: Containing his Pastorals, Georgics, and Æneis. Translated into English verse; by Mr. Dryden. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1697. Large Folio, 423 x 265. First edition. 640pp
One hundred and two full paged engraved illustrations. This is a large paper copy excepting for the first few pages exceptionally white and crisp. Lacks introduction to Lord Clifford and large plate of Virgil at the Senate. Most of the Life of Virgil, which contains the image of Virgil in the Senate is lacking. Title page remounted, Tear B1, somewhat affecting text and browned pages that correspond to other copies. Priced accordingly for this rare Subscribed Royal Folio First Edition. Rebound in a modern binding of mottled calf and tastefully restored.
John Dryden:
. "Virgil is the only complete representative of the deepest sentiment and the highest mood of his countrymen and of his time. In his pastoral and didactic poems he gives a living voice to the whole charm of Italy,… Read More