THE COMMON READER by WOOLF, Virginia - 1930
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THE COMMON READER
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Octavo. Red cloth boards, blind-stamped, gilt spine. [iii],334pp. 8¾ x5¾ in. Cream pictorial dust jacket printed brown and green, designed by Vanessa Bell. Boards bright and clean, ink ownership signature and date on front free endpaper, edges dusty, otherwise very good or better, in an unclipped dusty, dust jacket with a few chips at extremities and a small loss at the at the upper spine and upper fore-tip. From the collection of R. O. Blechman, an American animator, illustrator, children's-book author, graphic novelist and editorial cartoonist whose work has been the subject of retrospectives at the Museum of Modern Art and other institutions. Scarce in dust jacket.
First American edition, third impression. Published 14 May 1925; 2000 copies printed at $3.50. There was a second impression of 535 copies in November 1927, and a third of 500 in December of 1930, of which this edition is a copy. There were additional impressions in 1933, 1942, and 1944 of 500 copies each. THE COMMON READER is a collection of essays written by Woolf, some of which appeared originally in the Times Literary Supplement and the Dial, while others appear here for the first time. It consists of two series of essays, where Woolf explores various literary topics and authors. Through her elegant prose, she examines the nature of reading, the role of literature in society, and provides engaging critiques of authors such as William Shakespeare, George Eliot, Joseph Conrad, Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen, and Chaucer, among others. Her influential essays "On Not Knowing Greek," and "Modern Fiction" are included, and an additional essay "Lives of the Obscure, III, Miss Ormerod" appears in this edition, but not in the English editions; it was first published in the Dial, New York, December 1924. Overall, this influential collection offers a rich exploration of literature from a unique and perceptive perspective.
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Esquisse d'un Tableau Historique des Progres de L'Esprit Humain, Suive de Reflexions Sur L'Esclavage des Negres: Sketch for a Historical Picture of the Progress of the Human Mind, Followed by Reflections on the Slavery of Negroes
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Historical collections of the state of New York : containing a general collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c
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"Historical Collections of the State of New York" is a rare pre-Civil War history of New York giving broad, extensive details on the foundation and growth of New York. Written by Barber and Howe, this book describes iconic buildings, notable New Yorkers, Robert Fulton and the history of steamships, and a history of each county in New York. Note the inclusion of numerous illustrations throughout!
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BARBER, John Warner; Henry Howe
Historical collections of the state of New York : containing a general collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c
New York : Published for the authors by S. Tuttle, 1841. 1st edition
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Letters on the late war between the United States and Great Britain
by COBBETT, William
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William Cobbett's "Letters on the Late War" is a book of correspondence on the War of 1812. Cobbett's letters, many of which were to George IV (prince regent), describe the state of America, the effects of the war on America, the rise of Napoleon in France, decrees from Ferdinand VII of King of Spain, reports on various naval engagements.
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COBBETT, William
Letters on the late war between the United States and Great Britain
New York: J. Belden ..., Van Winkle and Wiley, printers, 1815. First edition.
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Women of the war : their heroism and self-sacrifice, illustrated with steel engravings
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Frank Moore was a notable American Civil War historian known for his portrayals of Civil War life and culture. One of his most important works was 'Women of the War'. While this work focuses primarily on the biographical accounts of individual women, Moore also describes the hardships and sacrifices made by American women during the war and provides an interesting account of how these women influenced Gettysburg. Moore covers the lives of the following women, most of whom are wives of Civil War officers:
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MOORE, Frank
Women of the war : their heroism and self-sacrifice, illustrated with steel engravings
Hartford [Connecticut]: S.S. Scranton, 1866. First edition.
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Paroissien romain d'après les imprimés français du XVe siècle
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A stunning 19th-century book of Catholic liturgy printed in Paris. This incredible book contains various Catholic services of Sundays and feast days of the year. While other 19th-century books on Catholic rites and liturgy are available, few are as beautiful as this example. Published in Paris by Gruel and Engelmann, this edition is beautifully bound in decorative leather with stunning gold-gilt fore-edge with a hidden decorative design. This book is paired with a custom protective case with fine interior.
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Catholic Church
Paroissien romain d'après les imprimés français du XVe siècle
Paris: Gruel et Engelmann, 1885.
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The Chelsea Porcelain Toys : Scent-Bottles, Bonbonnieres, Etuis,Seals and Statuettes, made at the Chelsea Factory, 1745 - 1769, & Derby Chelsea. 1770 - 1784
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Livingstone lost and found; or, Africa and its explorers ... With a comprehensive biographical sketch of Dr. David Livingstone ... and a most interesting account of his discovery by the American expedition, in command of Henry M. Stanley
by TYLER, Josiah
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"If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all."
― David Livingstone
David Livingstone was a Scottish medical missionary with the London Missionary Society, an explorer in Africa, and one of the most popular British heroes of the late-19th-century in the Victorian era. Author Josiah Tyler published an important account of Livingstone and Henry Stanley in Africa entitled "Livingstone Lost and Found". In this book, Tyler provides a complete account of Africa, the local tribes and people, local customs, missionary voyages, diamond and gold mining, and much more.
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TYLER, Josiah
Livingstone lost and found; or, Africa and its explorers ... With a comprehensive biographical sketch of Dr. David Livingstone ... and a most interesting account of his discovery by the American expedition, in command of… Read More
Scenes in Ireland. With Historical Illustrations, Legends, and Biographical Notices.
by WRIGHT, Rev. G.N.
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A highly rare first edition of the Rev. George Newenham Wright's illustrated historical treatise, 'Scenes in Ireland.' Wright provides detailed descriptions of a wide variety of Irish scenes including its topography, architecture, historic figures, noteworthy landmarks, observations regarding traditional Irish folklore, and much more. Also included are 12 engraved plates containing a total of 36 engravings.
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WRIGHT, Rev. G.N.
Scenes in Ireland. With Historical Illustrations, Legends, and Biographical Notices.
London: Thomas Tegg and Son; Glasgow: R. Griffin and Co.; Dublin: W.F. Wakeman, 1834. First edition.
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Caii Cornelii Taciti Annales et Historiae
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"The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws."
― Tacitus, The Annals
Cornelius Tacitus was a 1st-century Roman historian who is now remembered for his two major works – 'Annals' and 'Histories' – in which he examines the lives and political careers of important Roman emperors such as Tiberius, Nero, and Claudius. By many accounts, Tacitus is considered the greatest Roman historian, not only by the accuracy of his content, but through demonstrating the psychological nature of ancient Roman politics.
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TACITUS, Cornelius
Caii Cornelii Taciti Annales et Historiae
Rotomagi [Rouen]: Richardum Lallemant, 1691.
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Da viribus imaginationis tractatus
by FEYENS, Thomas
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Thomas Feyens' "Da viribus imaginationis" is a 17th-century collection of questions and answers regarding imagination, curious mysteries, and the unknown world. Interestingly, this work is not Feyens own writings but rather a series of excerpts of writings from some of the most well-known writers, historians, and philosophers of all time including:
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FEYENS, Thomas
Da viribus imaginationis tractatus
Ludg[uni] Batavorum: ex officina Elseviriana, 1635. First Elzevier edition.
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Common Reader
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The Common Reader : First Series, Annotated Edition
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