A Dictionary of The English Language Compiled For the Use of Common Schools in the United States by Webster, Noah - 1817

1811 - The Poetical Works of Mark Akenside, M.D. with The Virtuoso, A Fragment Never Before Published and The Life of the Author. Printed by J. Seeley, Buckingham; for Suttaby, Evance, and Co. Crosby and Co. and Scatchard and Letterman, London, 1811.****A second engraved title page precedes the 1811 one and has a date of 1814...see photos please.**"Dr Akenside was a man of religion, and strict virtue; a philosopher, a scholar and a fine poet "(from his biography). He rose to the level of one of her Majesty's physicians. He died at the age of 49, leaving a legacy of poetry not to be overlooked!The table of contents includes: Life of Mark Akenside, The Pleasures of the Imagination as first published, The Pleasures of Imagination on an enlarged plan, Odes on several subject book one and book two, Inscriptions, and The Virtuoso.Condition: A beautiful hardcover 1811/1814 leather edition of Akenside's poems awaits! Clean interior text block, original hand stitched headbands and the re-applied original spine… Read More

1854 - Clinton: A Book for Boys. By William Simonds, Pseud. Walter Aimwell.author of "Boy's Own Guide" "Friendly Words" etc. With Illustrations. Boston: Gould and Lincoln, 1854. Calling all Aimwell Series / Aimwell Stories collectors! This book is the first publication in the series, a nice hardcover first edition. "The story of Clinton is designed to illustrate good habits in teenagers and the danger of mingling with unsavory companions...Preface.List of illustrations photographed for your review, as well as a summary of William Simonds / Walter Aimwell's publishing history of the series. Period ads in back of book. Inscribed page separated but included.Condition: Professionally re-backed with original spine piece re-applied. Front cover a stunner. In really nice condition for its age. If you need more information, please ask. We can provide more photos if desired.
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1898 - WAR MAP and History of Cuba Including the Opening of the Spanish American War from the Latest Official and Most Authentic Sources. By Lieut. E. Hannaford. Copyright, 1898, by Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick. Springfield, Ohio: Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick: 1898.Own a piece of history in this small paper cover mini-history of Cuba with its spectacular maps. Very good explanation of not only the history but the lead-up causes to Spanish-American war, the United States and Spanish war vessels, as well as preparations and resources of all sides.Fold out color map is 14" x 20". Tinted map in back is 8" x 10".Condition: Remarkably good, considering age and format...maps are in super shape, and booklet is complete. There is tanning to pages and signs of use front and back. Overall, good as shown in photos. Questions? Please ask. Thanks.**Attention International Buyers**For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through Biblio.com. If you should choose… Read More

Memoirs of the Mother and Wife of Washington *Lives of Mary and Martha Washington*- Title on Spine. By Margaret C Conkling. *New Edition, Revised and Enlarged*. Auburn: Derby, Miller, and Company (12mo - 5" x 7-1/4"). Bound in new red cloth covers w/original title piece re-applied. 1851. Each part contains full table of contents and appendix. (86 pp dedicated to Mary Washington) (162 pp cover Martha Washington) Plus 4 pages of Derby & Miller publisher ads. Dedicated to Mrs William H Seward. Appendix for Martha Washington is in five parts - notable additions from first printing.Condition: Rebound with a likeness to the original. The title portion of the original spine piece has been re-applied as shown. The book had suffered a bit of damp as you can see in the pictures, but it is complete and in good condition for its age. One frontispiece of Martha Washington. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or… Read More

The Shipwreck by William Falconer; Also, Poems; by Thomas Parnell, D.D. New York: Published by R. & W. A. Barrow, & By W. A. Bartow & Co. Richmond, (Vir.). Gray & Bunce, Printers. Great Antique Gift Book ! 1821, First Edition, 216 pp, 3-1/2" x 5-3/4". Condition: Modern leather cover with gilt spine labels as pictured. Original tissue covers the lovely frontispiece engraving. Marbled page edges. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.
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1811 - The Poetical Works of Mark Akenside, M.D. with The Virtuoso, A Fragment Never Before Published and The Life of the Author. Printed by J. Seeley, Buckingham; for Suttaby, Evance, and Co. Crosby and Co. and Scatchard and Letterman, London, 1811.****A second engraved title page precedes the 1811 one and has a date of 1814...see photos please.**"Dr Akenside was a man of religion, and strict virtue; a philosopher, a scholar and a fine poet "(from his biography). He rose to the level of one of her Majesty's physicians. He died at the age of 49, leaving a legacy of poetry not to be overlooked!The table of contents includes: Life of Mark Akenside, The Pleasures of the Imagination as first published, The Pleasures of Imagination on an enlarged plan, Odes on several subject book one and book two, Inscriptions, and The Virtuoso.Condition: A beautiful hardcover 1811/1814 leather edition of Akenside's poems awaits! Clean interior text block, original hand stitched headbands and the re-applied original spine… Read More

1854 - Clinton: A Book for Boys. By William Simonds, Pseud. Walter Aimwell.author of "Boy's Own Guide" "Friendly Words" etc. With Illustrations. Boston: Gould and Lincoln, 1854. Calling all Aimwell Series / Aimwell Stories collectors! This book is the first publication in the series, a nice hardcover first edition. "The story of Clinton is designed to illustrate good habits in teenagers and the danger of mingling with unsavory companions...Preface.List of illustrations photographed for your review, as well as a summary of William Simonds / Walter Aimwell's publishing history of the series. Period ads in back of book. Inscribed page separated but included.Condition: Professionally re-backed with original spine piece re-applied. Front cover a stunner. In really nice condition for its age. If you need more information, please ask. We can provide more photos if desired.
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1898 - WAR MAP and History of Cuba Including the Opening of the Spanish American War from the Latest Official and Most Authentic Sources. By Lieut. E. Hannaford. Copyright, 1898, by Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick. Springfield, Ohio: Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick: 1898.Own a piece of history in this small paper cover mini-history of Cuba with its spectacular maps. Very good explanation of not only the history but the lead-up causes to Spanish-American war, the United States and Spanish war vessels, as well as preparations and resources of all sides.Fold out color map is 14" x 20". Tinted map in back is 8" x 10".Condition: Remarkably good, considering age and format...maps are in super shape, and booklet is complete. There is tanning to pages and signs of use front and back. Overall, good as shown in photos. Questions? Please ask. Thanks.**Attention International Buyers**For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through Biblio.com. If you should choose… Read More

Memoirs of the Mother and Wife of Washington *Lives of Mary and Martha Washington*- Title on Spine. By Margaret C Conkling. *New Edition, Revised and Enlarged*. Auburn: Derby, Miller, and Company (12mo - 5" x 7-1/4"). Bound in new red cloth covers w/original title piece re-applied. 1851. Each part contains full table of contents and appendix. (86 pp dedicated to Mary Washington) (162 pp cover Martha Washington) Plus 4 pages of Derby & Miller publisher ads. Dedicated to Mrs William H Seward. Appendix for Martha Washington is in five parts - notable additions from first printing.Condition: Rebound with a likeness to the original. The title portion of the original spine piece has been re-applied as shown. The book had suffered a bit of damp as you can see in the pictures, but it is complete and in good condition for its age. One frontispiece of Martha Washington. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or… Read More

The Shipwreck by William Falconer; Also, Poems; by Thomas Parnell, D.D. New York: Published by R. & W. A. Barrow, & By W. A. Bartow & Co. Richmond, (Vir.). Gray & Bunce, Printers. Great Antique Gift Book ! 1821, First Edition, 216 pp, 3-1/2" x 5-3/4". Condition: Modern leather cover with gilt spine labels as pictured. Original tissue covers the lovely frontispiece engraving. Marbled page edges. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.
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