Life of Abraham Lincoln Presenting His Early History, Political Career, and Speeches in and Out of Congress; Also, a General View of his Policy as President of the United States; with his Messages, Proclamations, Letters, etc. and a History of His Eventful Administration, and of the Scenes Attendant Upon his Tragic and Lamented Demise by Joseph H Barrett - 1865: Life, Speeches, and Public Services of Abraham Lincoln (Spine Title)

The Pirate by the Author of "Waverley, Kenilworth, &c [Sir Walter Scott] In Three Volumes; Edinburgh:Printed for Archibald Constable and Co.; And Hurst, Robinson, and Co., London 1822 First Edition. With Half-Titles, Uncut.In original half leather binding.*From the Library of* *THE LATE MR. LIONEL BENCRAFT, OF BARNSTAPLE. A handsome mural tablet has just been placed in the parish church, Barnstaple, to the memory of the late Mr. Lionel Bencraft. The deceased filled the office of Town Clerk for years. Research indicates that this edition was rushed to press because they were preparing the play of the same name for the London stage for early 1851.This is the first edition , with half-titles. Vol 2 reads "there" instead of "their" at the end of line 20 on page 17. There is a semicolon after the first "Co." of the imprint on the title page of Vol. 1.With its provenance and its lovingly restored "original" condition, this is worthy of a beautiful, authentic gift for any Sir Walter Scott… Read More

The Complete Collection of Pictures & Songs by Randolph Caldecott. Engraved and Printed by Edmund Evans. With a Preface by Austin Dobson. London: George Routledge and Sons, Broadway, Ludgate Hill; Glasgow, and New York. 1887 First Edition. Large Paper Edition - 500 pages. Number 300 of 800 Printed.Randolph Caldecott, for whom the Caldecott awards for illustrated literature is named, is a cherished name among librarians, children, and collectors alike. Don't miss the inclusion of the likes of "The House that Jack Built" and "Sing a Song of Sixpence" along with "The Queen of Hearts" and "Ride a Cock Horse..." as well as the "Panjandrum Picture Book". stunning, beautiful 12" x 15" large folio of 500 pages of Caldecott's work! Condition: This original large format book is a real beauty! It is 100% complete with all drawings, illustrations, and 500 pages. It has a new professional binding which mimics the old beautifully, right down to the gold stamping on the spine. Half title page was professionally… Read More

William Harris Company, St. Paul Minnesota, Harris Tailors Trimmings. This Book of Harris Tailors' Trimmings Represents The Most Complete Trimming Line in America. "We are Always at Your Service". Containing 369 fabric samples on 101 pagesWm. Harris Woolen Co. Established in 1910 by William Harris as a wholesale woolen jobber with its principal office in St. Paul, Minnesota and continued in its primary business until William Harris' death in 1953.101 Pages with 369 cloth samples -- Scarce complete catalogIncludes information on pricing and supplies including:Thread: Silk, Corticelli Cotton Samples and Henry Myer Thread Co mercerized cotton +, Buttons, Notions for measurement, scissors, iron, interfacing, seam binding, padding, muslin and moleskin, brushes, bodkins, hangers, buckles, pins and needles, snaps, labels, Furrier SuppliesCondition: This original, scarce pre-1940 catalogue of 101 pages has 369 fabric swatch samples, each page being complete. The original cord and hardcover are shown in the… Read More

The Book of Common Prayer And Administration of the Sacraments,and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England. Illustrated and Explained by a full and comprehensive Paraphrase at the Bottom of each Page with thePsalter or Psalms of David, And Practical Observations thereon. 12mo (about 5-1/4 x 8-1/2"): Title Page, Preface, Old Preface, the Calendar plus 640 numbered pages.This original hardcover "Book of Common Prayer" was published in Carlisle, Scotland, and printed by J. Harrison, making it exceedingly rare. We found only two print originals in libraries worldwide! Carlisle: Printed by J. Harrison; of whom may be had the Bible with Annotations and Observations. MDCCLXXIX (1779). **Rare Edition**Condition: Rebound with appropriate modern calf as shown. Raised bands and gilt on the spine as pictured. New wine satin ribbon was added. Appropriate embellishment on the cover. Photos reveal the name of the owner in beautiful script on a fly page, and her hand… Read More

Prisoners of War and Military Prisons. Personal Narratives of Experience in the Prisons at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Andersonville, Savannah, Millen, Charleston, and Columbia, with A General Account of Prison Life and Prisons in the South during the War of the Rebellion, Including Statistical Information Pertaining to Prisoners of War; Together with a list of Officers who were Prisoners of War from January 1, 1864. by Asa B Isham, Henry M Davidson, and Henry B Furness. Cincinnati: Lyman & Cushing, 99 West Fourth Street, 1890 - First Edition. Over 58 pages of illustrations, including maps of camps. Large octavo, 571 pages. Condition: Original cloth, with gilt spine and beautiful front and back cover images. The 58 illustrations are present, including fold out of Andersonville and many full page illustrations. Please note there is a light stamp from a previous owner on the Title Page. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please… Read More

The Complete Collection of Pictures & Songs by Randolph Caldecott. Engraved and Printed by Edmund Evans. With a Preface by Austin Dobson. London: George Routledge and Sons, Broadway, Ludgate Hill; Glasgow, and New York. 1887 First Edition. Large Paper Edition - 500 pages. Number 300 of 800 Printed.Randolph Caldecott, for whom the Caldecott awards for illustrated literature is named, is a cherished name among librarians, children, and collectors alike. Don't miss the inclusion of the likes of "The House that Jack Built" and "Sing a Song of Sixpence" along with "The Queen of Hearts" and "Ride a Cock Horse..." as well as the "Panjandrum Picture Book". stunning, beautiful 12" x 15" large folio of 500 pages of Caldecott's work! Condition: This original large format book is a real beauty! It is 100% complete with all drawings, illustrations, and 500 pages. It has a new professional binding which mimics the old beautifully, right down to the gold stamping on the spine. Half title page was professionally… Read More

William Harris Company, St. Paul Minnesota, Harris Tailors Trimmings. This Book of Harris Tailors' Trimmings Represents The Most Complete Trimming Line in America. "We are Always at Your Service". Containing 369 fabric samples on 101 pagesWm. Harris Woolen Co. Established in 1910 by William Harris as a wholesale woolen jobber with its principal office in St. Paul, Minnesota and continued in its primary business until William Harris' death in 1953.101 Pages with 369 cloth samples -- Scarce complete catalogIncludes information on pricing and supplies including:Thread: Silk, Corticelli Cotton Samples and Henry Myer Thread Co mercerized cotton +, Buttons, Notions for measurement, scissors, iron, interfacing, seam binding, padding, muslin and moleskin, brushes, bodkins, hangers, buckles, pins and needles, snaps, labels, Furrier SuppliesCondition: This original, scarce pre-1940 catalogue of 101 pages has 369 fabric swatch samples, each page being complete. The original cord and hardcover are shown in the… Read More

The Book of Common Prayer And Administration of the Sacraments,and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England. Illustrated and Explained by a full and comprehensive Paraphrase at the Bottom of each Page with thePsalter or Psalms of David, And Practical Observations thereon. 12mo (about 5-1/4 x 8-1/2"): Title Page, Preface, Old Preface, the Calendar plus 640 numbered pages.This original hardcover "Book of Common Prayer" was published in Carlisle, Scotland, and printed by J. Harrison, making it exceedingly rare. We found only two print originals in libraries worldwide! Carlisle: Printed by J. Harrison; of whom may be had the Bible with Annotations and Observations. MDCCLXXIX (1779). **Rare Edition**Condition: Rebound with appropriate modern calf as shown. Raised bands and gilt on the spine as pictured. New wine satin ribbon was added. Appropriate embellishment on the cover. Photos reveal the name of the owner in beautiful script on a fly page, and her hand… Read More

History of the Conspiracy of Pontiac, and the war of the North American Tribes Against the English Colonies after the Conquest of Canada. Francis Parkman, Jr. Boston: Charles C Little and James Brown.London: Richard Bentley. 1851 - First Edition: 630 pp including alphabetical index.Contents Include: Indian Tribes East of the Mississippi; France and England in America; the French, English and the Indians; Collision of the Rival Colonies; the Wilderness and its Tenants at the Close of the French War; The English take Possession of the Western Posts; Anger of the Indians--the Conspiracy; Indian Preparation; the Council at the River Ecorces; Detroit; Treachery of Pontiac; Pontiac at the Siege of Detroit; Rout of Cutler's Detachment--Fate of the Forest Garrison; the Indians Continue to Blockade Detroit; the Fight at Bloody Bridge; Michillimackinac; the Massacre; Frontier Forts and Settlements; the War on the Borders; the Battle of Bushy Run; the Iroquois--Ambush of the Devil's Hole; Desolation of the… Read More

Prisoners of War and Military Prisons. Personal Narratives of Experience in the Prisons at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Andersonville, Savannah, Millen, Charleston, and Columbia, with A General Account of Prison Life and Prisons in the South during the War of the Rebellion, Including Statistical Information Pertaining to Prisoners of War; Together with a list of Officers who were Prisoners of War from January 1, 1864. by Asa B Isham, Henry M Davidson, and Henry B Furness. Cincinnati: Lyman & Cushing, 99 West Fourth Street, 1890 - First Edition. Over 58 pages of illustrations, including maps of camps. Large octavo, 571 pages. Condition: Original cloth, with gilt spine and beautiful front and back cover images. The 58 illustrations are present, including fold out of Andersonville and many full page illustrations. Please note there is a light stamp from a previous owner on the Title Page. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please… Read More