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Philadelphia editions of all four volumes of Yearsley's Gothic novel inspired by The Man in the Iron Mask. Known as "Lactialla" or the poetical milkwoman, Yearsley was a poet with a basic education, born in Clifton. She came to the charitable notice of Hannah More of Bristol, who edited her poetry and managed her monies, a dependency that led to a falling out and accusations of classism against More. While mainly noted for her poetry, Gothic thriller The Royal Captives addresses the mistreatment of women, the poor and the lower classes, themes that resonated for Yearsley. These two volumes were owned by Sally Dimon of Fairfield. Yearsley was also an abolitionist.Royal Captives 1: Philadelphia: Two volumes bound in one. Printed for Robert Campbell, 1795. Volume I, iv, 128. Volume II, 122. 12mo. First American edition, published the same year as the first edition. Vol. I: minor pen marks pages 53 and 79, loss to page 105, intact tears 52, 107, 112, 113, 115, and 127. Vol II: leaves partially loose,…
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The Album Wreath of Music and Literature
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London: R. Willoughby, 1834. Printed literary album with poetry, music and literature featuring original works by
women including Mary Lehman Grimstone and Mrs. Cornwell Baron Wilson, alongside reprinted items by authors including Racine, Miss Mitford, Hogg, Southey and the usual suspects. This version of the album was produced primarily as a ladies' commonplace book, or as a kind of fancier, more literary Album Amicorum, with 64 pages blank with decorated borders.
Most of the pages have manuscript, or artistic contributions, in at least three hands,
circa 1866. Sentimental and moral content to the copied work such as an excerpt from Ellen Pickering's The Merchant's Daughter "How gentle how watchful is true affection." Other pieces copied include Eliza Cook's Topsy's Song, Frances Ridley Havergal's "The Pull of Eternity", and "The Song of the Shirt" by Thomas Hood. Album includes pinned in clippings of prose and poetry and handwritten instructions "to gild book edges", cut out medallions and uncut printed sheets of coloured birds and flowers for collage, with a delicate piece of cut paper collage art with a hidden cupid at center "gently my thread pull and joys I'll give you full." These are commonly known as cobweb valentines, this one is a particularly vibrant example. Also present are some laid in pieces of ephemera, a small maze puzzle mounted on marbled card, and two absolutely glorious sheets of die-cut chromolithograph bird images, intended to be cut out and used as needed for filling albums just such as this.
21 x 26 cm, 128 printed pages, plus 64 blank pages with borders, most completed with copied in works. Contemporary brown roan blind embossed with central lyre pattern, moire endpapers. Remarkably clean and sharp. A very pretty piece of Victoriana with some charming contributions.
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The Royal Captives. A Fragment of Secret History: copied from an old manuscript
by Yearsley, Ann
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Seventeen-year-old Florence Nightingale Soden began this diary to mark her society debut and to document the expanded social and travel engagements available to her. The first entry on Sept 3, 1883 marks her seventeenth birthday and details Soden's extensive journey around Italy and France, far away from her home in Clapham, England.Soden clearly reflects upon some of her entries after they are written and edits herself. She cut out three pages, another four have been completely removed from the diary, and one page is painted over black. Botanical specimens are tipped in as momentos. Her student days are remembered with a Class I exam paper on the history of Rome laid in at the back. (It may be that a Class I mark was the parental prerequisite for the reward of her travel abroad.)
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A charming early American rarity compiled to advise young women on social and moral questions and advise on how to conduct one's life, this is the 1794 Philadelphia revised addition with Miss More's, Mrs. Chapon's and Mr. Swift's letters added to first edition contents. Contains Miss More's Essays, Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughters, Lady Pennington's Unfortunate Mother's Advice to her Daughters, Mrs. Chapon's Letter on the Government of the Temper, Swift's Letter to a Young Lady Newly Married, and Moore's Fables for the Female Sex.More was famous as a playwright, and she was one of the Blue-stockings and an intimate of David Garrick. As a former teacher she also wrote educational pieces such as these Essays. More later became known for writing against social injustice, including the slave trade which was based in part in her home town of Bristol.
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Convent-raised Marguerite de Launay lived a comfortable life until her benefactress died and poverty compelled her to become a lady-in-waiting. Her clever literary gifts emerged at court, where she assisted the Duchess due Maine with her Mémoire des princes légitimes. She was involved in scandals and romances and eventually married to a more secure station. Her memoirs are compelling and humorous reading, and are very much of the time.Handsome limited edition of the amusing and clear-sighted memoirs. Here with a preface by Mme La Baronne Double and 41 etchings par A.D. Lalauze. In French.
Paris: Edition Jouaust, Librarie des Bibliophiles, 1890. 204, 212 pages. Each volume 19 x 12 x 3cm. Three quarter leather binding with four bands to spine. Very pretty, though most pages cockled and stiff, and so overall condition good only.
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1925. An overflowing scrap book of cherished ephemera belonging to Ruth Irene Cox, documenting the "author's" high school years. Cox was clearly active in her high school years, as well as a dedicated archiver. From Football scorecards to newspaper reviews of Orchestras, the album contains three years of high school ephemera carefully preserved and annotated. Her membership in the Young Women's Christian Association, The Glee Club, and The Girl Reserves among many other clubs are all detailed. A musicophile, Cox enthusiastically attended (and collected at) state-wide concerts, from high schools and universities to the Kansas Symphony Orchestra, Mirza Theatre and more.Ephemera includes holiday celebration notes, special edition Christmas stamps, Epworth League ephemera, as well as Valentine's Day cards and cut-outs gifted to our heroine, comedy letters from "The Goblina", and a pink token from Health Week, March 1926 "I wear Hygienic Shoes".Throughout the collection, Cox acquires a car, and begins…
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Philadelphia editions of all four volumes of Yearsley's Gothic novel inspired by The Man in the Iron Mask. Known as "Lactialla" or the poetical milkwoman, Yearsley was a poet with a basic education, born in Clifton. She came to the charitable notice of Hannah More of Bristol, who edited her poetry and managed her monies, a dependency that led to a falling out and accusations of classism against More. While mainly noted for her poetry, Gothic thriller The Royal Captives addresses the mistreatment of women, the poor and the lower classes, themes that resonated for Yearsley. These two volumes were owned by Sally Dimon of Fairfield. Yearsley was also an abolitionist.Royal Captives 1: Philadelphia: Two volumes bound in one. Printed for Robert Campbell, 1795. Volume I, iv, 128. Volume II, 122. 12mo. First American edition, published the same year as the first edition. Vol. I: minor pen marks pages 53 and 79, loss to page 105, intact tears 52, 107, 112, 113, 115, and 127. Vol II: leaves partially loose,…
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Seventeen-year-old Florence Nightingale Soden began this diary to mark her society debut and to document the expanded social and travel engagements available to her. The first entry on Sept 3, 1883 marks her seventeenth birthday and details Soden's extensive journey around Italy and France, far away from her home in Clapham, England.Soden clearly reflects upon some of her entries after they are written and edits herself. She cut out three pages, another four have been completely removed from the diary, and one page is painted over black. Botanical specimens are tipped in as momentos. Her student days are remembered with a Class I exam paper on the history of Rome laid in at the back. (It may be that a Class I mark was the parental prerequisite for the reward of her travel abroad.)
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A charming early American rarity compiled to advise young women on social and moral questions and advise on how to conduct one's life, this is the 1794 Philadelphia revised addition with Miss More's, Mrs. Chapon's and Mr. Swift's letters added to first edition contents. Contains Miss More's Essays, Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughters, Lady Pennington's Unfortunate Mother's Advice to her Daughters, Mrs. Chapon's Letter on the Government of the Temper, Swift's Letter to a Young Lady Newly Married, and Moore's Fables for the Female Sex.More was famous as a playwright, and she was one of the Blue-stockings and an intimate of David Garrick. As a former teacher she also wrote educational pieces such as these Essays. More later became known for writing against social injustice, including the slave trade which was based in part in her home town of Bristol.
Philadelphia: Printed by Matthew Carey for R. Folwell, 1794. 293, (iii), 4 pages. 12mo. 17 x 11.5 x 3cm. Original leather binding, rubbed edges and a… Read More
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Convent-raised Marguerite de Launay lived a comfortable life until her benefactress died and poverty compelled her to become a lady-in-waiting. Her clever literary gifts emerged at court, where she assisted the Duchess due Maine with her Mémoire des princes légitimes. She was involved in scandals and romances and eventually married to a more secure station. Her memoirs are compelling and humorous reading, and are very much of the time.Handsome limited edition of the amusing and clear-sighted memoirs. Here with a preface by Mme La Baronne Double and 41 etchings par A.D. Lalauze. In French.
Paris: Edition Jouaust, Librarie des Bibliophiles, 1890. 204, 212 pages. Each volume 19 x 12 x 3cm. Three quarter leather binding with four bands to spine. Very pretty, though most pages cockled and stiff, and so overall condition good only.
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1925. An overflowing scrap book of cherished ephemera belonging to Ruth Irene Cox, documenting the "author's" high school years. Cox was clearly active in her high school years, as well as a dedicated archiver. From Football scorecards to newspaper reviews of Orchestras, the album contains three years of high school ephemera carefully preserved and annotated. Her membership in the Young Women's Christian Association, The Glee Club, and The Girl Reserves among many other clubs are all detailed. A musicophile, Cox enthusiastically attended (and collected at) state-wide concerts, from high schools and universities to the Kansas Symphony Orchestra, Mirza Theatre and more.Ephemera includes holiday celebration notes, special edition Christmas stamps, Epworth League ephemera, as well as Valentine's Day cards and cut-outs gifted to our heroine, comedy letters from "The Goblina", and a pink token from Health Week, March 1926 "I wear Hygienic Shoes".Throughout the collection, Cox acquires a car, and begins…
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The Album Wreath of Music and Literature
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, 102 pages, [24] (music),13 engraved plates (including The Pedagogue, The Gleaner), laminated title page with decorative titles and border, various subject matter (poetry, prose, musings and songs including All is Not May, Summer Streams, Unision with white titles on a black background), owner's loose inserts (including numerous pressed fronds, red silk strands, colour cut-out), some blank leaves, a handsome volume also with interesting pressed ferns and silk strands
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)
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Silhouette, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Sandra Brown writing as Erin St. Claire, 253 pgs
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Mars 1999 (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
by O'Leary, Brian
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1987 - 1st ed ("1" in number line) - INSCRIBED to include shark-faced rocket cartoon - "Exclusive Preview of the U.S. - Soviet Manned Mission - book: very good - pages show toning from age - dj: very good - some toning from age - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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Cognac a Liquid History (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
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2001 - 1st edition - INSCRIBED by author on the title page "To Anthony Salute 18 03 05" - prior owner inscription "With love for Michelle 26 Dec 2014" - "Seen through the eyes of Salvatore Calabrese, a renowned and respected cognac expert, this book is a personal and insightful perspective on the spirit that earned its image of virility and strength from Napoleon Bonaparte." - book; very good - filled with images - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked, no folded page corners, dj: not price clipped [Price in UK 25.00] - small dime size chip on the back upper left corner repaired with archival tape - slight amount of scuffing - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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If I Die At Thirty (INSCRIBED)
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1975 First Edition (No Additional Printings) - INSCRIBED by the author in pink ink on the front free endpaper "With best wishes and prayers from the author - Meg Woodson + Peggie :)" Rare book to have an inscription - "A rare and unforgettable glimpse into a young girl's mind as she faces the reality of her own death: - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - back two pages are a little wavy with a from the book of sticker on the last page (see photographs) - dj: very good- - not price clipped ($4.95) - a few chips, tears, and edgewear repaired with archival tape - dj in protective sleeve
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Bloody Sunrise
by Spillane, Mickey
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1965 - First Edition stated - A Tiger Mann Mystery - "...for Tiger is told on his wedding day that he is needed for Operation Plato." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - no previous owner markings - dj: vibrant colors with some rubbing to the black base and abstract sun - interesting black and white photo of Spillane on the back cover - a few chips repaired with archival tape - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
by Becker, Ernest
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New York: The Free Press, 1971. Second Edition. Contents include: The Man-Apes; The Origins of the Mind; The Distinctive Human; The Inner World; Socialization: the Creation of the Inner World; The New Meaning of the Oedipus Complex; Self-Esteem; Culture and Personality; Social Encounters: The Staging of Self-Esteem; Culture: the Relativity of Hero-Systems; What is Normal?; What Would A Science of Man Then Be?; Religion: The Quest for the Ideal Heroism. 228 pages. Edgewear; light wear to covers; worn corners and light creases on spine. Deeply creased spine opens flat at pages 60/61. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. 2nd. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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More Than Forever
by McLean, Jay
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2014. Book Four in the More Than Series 8vo size trade paperback; 369 pages Please note: This book has a Mature Readers Advisory. From back: "Lucy - There is love so fierce it cannot be measured... Cameron - Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. THere is no measure of time... But our forever isn't always." Creased back cover and last few pages, worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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Bradbury & Evans, 2007. Covers PC-CD ROM/DVD ROM & Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System 4to sized softcover; 271 heavy glossy pages with color illustrations throughout Brand new, but note some edgewear and blemish to top of back cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations
by Shoemaker, J. W
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Rare original poetry book with cloth covered boards, copyright 1880 by J. W. Shoemaker & Co. This edition published in 1906 by the Penn Publishing company, Philadelphia. From the estate of my great-great grandfather.Includes many unique poems and recitations such as "To a skull", "Uncle Daniel's Introduction to a Mississippi Steamer", "The Leak in the Dyke", etc. More well-known poetry includes "Song of Birds", "Old Ironsides", and "Bannock Burn" by Robbie Burns. Light rubbing and bumps to outside spine edges. Back cover and interior cloth covered board has a stain at top. Original owner's name and address from 1908, but no other writing or marks. First 2 pages have a stain at top, but text of 192 pages of poetry and recitations is totally clean with light tanning of pages.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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2011. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 215 pages. Signed by author on title page. Stated First Edition From jacket: "(Lucy) wants to get out of Boston and forget her worries about starting middle school and about her father's new girlfriend. Pierson Point is where she feels most like herself, and where memories of her mother, who died when Lucy was six, are strong and sacred. But this summer, nothing is the same. Ian, a boy from home in Boston, comes to Pierson Point...Lucy's father wants his girlfriend to become a bigger part of Lucy's life. Though Lucy struggles against change, she gradually realizes that sometimes, change is for the better. Average wear to jacket; bumped corners and head and heel of spine, owner's name on fep. Autographed Copy sticker on front of jacket; one previously folded page corner. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits…
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