A History of Numerical Analysis From the 16th Through the 19th Century by Goldstine, Herman, H - 1977

Some rubbing of cover, paper of front hinge cracked. 599 pages.This famous book depicts all aspects of ordinary and extraordinary life in the Renaissance, from the historical context to feudal and communal rights and privileges, the private lives of nobles, townsfolk and peasants, food, cooking, mining and the hunt. In 440 engravings and 15 beautifully colored lithographs by the German lithographer Franz Kellerhoven (1814-1872) Lacroix shows everything from dancing and commerce to professions and finances, knights in armor, jesters, ethnic groups, dress and court proceedings, bizarre happenings, executions, torture, etc. An exhaustive and fascinating work, particularly for its extraordinary assemblage of prints and illustrations.Paul Lacroix (1806-1884), author and journalist, was a prolific writer on a great variety of subjects, including history, particularly that of the Renaissance and its manners, customs and dress, and everything from culture to prostitution and libraries and books.This book… Read More

A little foxing here and there, and some fraying of the spine heads and heels, but all pages clean and tight. One foldout has two small tears.Arguably the greatest diary in English by possibly the world's greatest diarist. This is Henry B Wheatley's 1896/1897 10-volume publication (the diary in 8 volumes, plus the index published in 1924 and the Pepysiana published in 1928). This is the diary the world knew until Robert Latham's and William Matthews' nine-volume definitive edition of 1970-1983.These eight volumes of the diary belonged to and bear the bookplates of Duke Georg Alexander of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1859-1909), eldest son of Grand Duchess Catherine Mikhailovna and a cousin of Emperor Alexander III of Russia. He was a Major General in the Russian Army, a skilled musician and the founder of the Mecklenburg Quartet.

The Charles Dickens Edition, 545 pages with eight illustrations.A very nice contemporary (undated) copy of Dickens's classic, published between 1867 and 1879 (Chapman and Hall published some undated editions during that period). Very good condition, with some foxing on illustrations and a little rubbing on edges, hinges, heel and head of spine. All pages are tight, clean and unmarked, with very slight age-darkening; binding tight, completely intact; some slight bumping of corners.

Dust Jacket a little frayed at top of boards and head of spine, spine of jacket tanned, volume itself in fine condition, no marks, no corner bumps, has inscription from author on flyleaf, his obituary pasted on inside of flyleaf. Page tops dyed. 300+ illustrations.John McAndrew's magisterial and comprehensive study of a virtually neglected subject: the history, development and functions of the unique structures built to accommodate the worship of the huge numbers of indigenous people converted to Christianity by the few hundred friars accompanying the Spanish conquistadors. Such rapid conversion of so many people had never happened before, and provisions had to be made for them in the absence of traditional European (or local) structures of worship. Combining indigenous and European roots, traditions, building techniques, practices and customs resulted in what McAndrew calls "...what may be the most dramatic American architectural innovation before the skyscraper: the outdoor church of… Read More

434 pages. Solid and clean, a little age-darkening, a little foxing and a few light stains on a few early pages; binding slightly cocked, front hinge just starting.This is the second state of the first printing, because the word transposition on pg. 419, line 14 has been corrected, and the copyright date of 1921 is on the copyright page only; no other printing stated. This book was part of a variety-store lending library back when such things existed, and bears the store's bookplate on the flyleaf.Tarkington won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, once for The Magnificent Ambersons (1919) and once for Alice Adams (1922). Although mostly forgotten today, he was considered America's greatest novelist during his lifetime, on a par with Mark Twain, led best-seller lists and had many of his novels made into movies, such as Alice Adams by George Stevens in 1935 and The Magnificent Ambersons by Orson Welles in 1942,

Three volumes, near fine; this book appears unused. Eminent 19th century medieval historian, patriot and activist Henry Charles Lea's famous and exhaustive compendium of materials concerning witchcraft from the writings of the early Hebrews down to 1547. A rather amazing collection of materials, both legal and historical, concerning the origin, development, traditions, influence, stages of belief and influence, and differences by region in the practice of witchcraft, magic and sorcery. Organized and edited from Lea's notes by Arthur Charles Howland, Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, who also verified Lea's citations. Inscribed gift of editor.

557 pages. Very good condition, with a few penciled numbers from owner's cataloging, a little age-soiling on cover and a couple of slightly bumped corners; all pages clean, tight and secure, except title page, which has detached.Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan's classic and highly influential study of the importance of sea power (he invented the term). According to naval historian Suzanne Geissler, Mahan may have been the most influential American author of the 19th century, certainly in terms of his influence on the navies of the world at the time, and up until today; arguably his work was pivotal in establishing the United States as a world power.

The Charles Dickens Edition, 545 pages with eight illustrations.A very nice contemporary (undated) copy of Dickens's classic, published between 1867 and 1879 (Chapman and Hall published some undated editions during that period). Very good condition, with some foxing on illustrations and a little rubbing on edges, hinges, heel and head of spine. All pages are tight, clean and unmarked, with very slight age-darkening; binding tight, completely intact; some slight bumping of corners.

85 pages. In Catalan and English. Translation by the Irish poet, critic, editor and broadcaster Pearse Hutchinson (1927-2012).Corners bumped, spine of dust jacket tanned and a little soiled; spine of volume also slightly tanned, Binding tight and sound, volume unmarked.Josep Carner i Puig-Oriol (1884-1970) was a Catalan poet, diplomat, journalist, editor, playwright, linguist and nationalist who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature 7 times.

3 Volumes complete, 3639 pages; no markings, not ex-library. A little corner bumping and spines are tanned; a little stretching at heads of spines, but no fraying. Otherwise, volumes are in very good condition, with all pages tight, bright, intact and unmarked. Bindings absolutely sound.Prof. Liberty Hyde Bailey's (1858-1954) classic and definitive work, probably best described by its ponderous subtitle:a discussion, for the amateur, and the professional and commercial grower, of the kinds, characteristics and methods of cultivation of the species of plants grown in the regions of the United States and Canada for ornament, for fancy, for fruit and for vegetables; with keys to the natural families and genera, descriptions of the horticultural capabilities of the states and provinces and dependent islands, and sketches of eminent horticulturists.These three volumes are heavy, and domestic shipping is $20.00; please enquire about international shipping.