The Life of the Late Most Noble Lord Horatio Nelson, Viscount and Baron Nelson of the Nile, etc. (1806)(1st edition) by Archibald Duncan - 1806

Second UK edition of Parry's 1819-20 Northwest passage expedition. Issued 1821 from same plates as first edition except for typographical corrections (see Arctic Bibliography #13145). Condition is good or better. 19th century full leather binding, marbled endpapers. The primary condition issue is that the front hinge is starting. Front corners of boards are rubbed; stain on back board. The interior is excellent, the only markings are pencil notes on the list of plates, complete with all plates, some foxing on early pages. Pagination: [8], xxix, half title, 310, half title appendix, clxxix, blanks. All 20 plates and maps present and accounted for. Hill 1311. This is Parry's first book but not his first voyage to the arctic which was 1818. Wonderful plates and maps. Please feel free to inquire. See images of the book you will receive.

Four volume, hardcover, 1809 first edition. In original quarter leather with paper boards. Leather spines are much degraded, boards show much wear, all hinges cracked, but everything holding together. Interiors are very good. The paper is wonderful, bright, supple, minor foxing, no interior writing or other evidence of ownership. Written in Italian. Paginates: V1: blank, title page, xi, 363; V2: blank, half title, title, 543, blank; V3: blank, half title, title, 553, blank; V4: blank, half title, title, 477, blank. Howes B627. Please see scans of the books you will receive. Note: this heavy set may require extra postage.

1852 softcover pamphlet discussing the downside of tobacco. When I got this the cover was off. Volume has had some restoration: cover is backed with matching paper and is reattached. Paper and binding are fragile but overall readable with a gentle touch. Primary defect is the corner off the front page. Interior has foxing and stains but no vandalism. I think the author comes out of the same group that published Solomon Spittle (which I also have listed). 1852 is the first year this was published but this is titled "Fourth Thousand" so this is an early printing. Has 8 plates that are included in pagination. 179 pages, complete as issued. An uncommon item generally found in poor condition. This is decent not great (which sometimes is the best you can do). Topic is health problems of tobacco. Discusses addiction, acute toxicity, chronic health problems including heart and lung disease as well as problems of second hand smoke. Feel free to inquire. Please see scans of the book you will receive.

First edition, hardcover, 1823. Volume resewn and recased using original full leather boards with sympathetic new leather spine using the original red leather title label. New blanks and endpapers. Binding tight. Paper shows moderate foxing. Old ownership signature on preface dated 1857. No other writing or markings. Paginates 510 pages plus one old blank. Uncommon book in above average condition. Please see images of the book you will receive. Feel free to inquire. Howes B715, Hill 180. Note: These are primary source documents for the War of 1812.

First edition, second printing, Verona, 1770. This enlightened physician correctly recommended citrus for treatment of scurvy. Little noticed then and now as his name is nearly forgotten. A very rare item. I do not locate any translation in English. WorldCat locates 3 copies. See OCLC: 14316323; 869038856. Pamphlet bound in modern grey boards, title on spine. Condition is Very Good: primary condition issue is dampstain that runs through entire text. Worst is seen on title page. A few old corner folds. Printed on superior 18th century laid paper which remains supple and bright. No interior writing, prior owner's name plate on front blank. 43 pages, modern blanks. For the collector of medical history. Please see images of the book you will receive. Feel free to inquire. Notes: Recognition of scurvy on sea voyages was noted in the 15th century and correct treatment identified in 16th century. The majority medical establishment ignored the knowledge of observant sailors for the next 200 years. This text… Read More

Second UK edition of Parry's 1819-20 Northwest passage expedition. Issued 1821 from same plates as first edition except for typographical corrections (see Arctic Bibliography #13145). Condition is good or better. 19th century full leather binding, marbled endpapers. The primary condition issue is that the front hinge is starting. Front corners of boards are rubbed; stain on back board. The interior is excellent, the only markings are pencil notes on the list of plates, complete with all plates, some foxing on early pages. Pagination: [8], xxix, half title, 310, half title appendix, clxxix, blanks. All 20 plates and maps present and accounted for. Hill 1311. This is Parry's first book but not his first voyage to the arctic which was 1818. Wonderful plates and maps. Please feel free to inquire. See images of the book you will receive.

Four volume, hardcover, 1809 first edition. In original quarter leather with paper boards. Leather spines are much degraded, boards show much wear, all hinges cracked, but everything holding together. Interiors are very good. The paper is wonderful, bright, supple, minor foxing, no interior writing or other evidence of ownership. Written in Italian. Paginates: V1: blank, title page, xi, 363; V2: blank, half title, title, 543, blank; V3: blank, half title, title, 553, blank; V4: blank, half title, title, 477, blank. Howes B627. Please see scans of the books you will receive. Note: this heavy set may require extra postage.

First edition, hardcover, 1823. Volume resewn and recased using original full leather boards with sympathetic new leather spine using the original red leather title label. New blanks and endpapers. Binding tight. Paper shows moderate foxing. Old ownership signature on preface dated 1857. No other writing or markings. Paginates 510 pages plus one old blank. Uncommon book in above average condition. Please see images of the book you will receive. Feel free to inquire. Howes B715, Hill 180. Note: These are primary source documents for the War of 1812.

First edition, second printing, Verona, 1770. This enlightened physician correctly recommended citrus for treatment of scurvy. Little noticed then and now as his name is nearly forgotten. A very rare item. I do not locate any translation in English. WorldCat locates 3 copies. See OCLC: 14316323; 869038856. Pamphlet bound in modern grey boards, title on spine. Condition is Very Good: primary condition issue is dampstain that runs through entire text. Worst is seen on title page. A few old corner folds. Printed on superior 18th century laid paper which remains supple and bright. No interior writing, prior owner's name plate on front blank. 43 pages, modern blanks. For the collector of medical history. Please see images of the book you will receive. Feel free to inquire. Notes: Recognition of scurvy on sea voyages was noted in the 15th century and correct treatment identified in 16th century. The majority medical establishment ignored the knowledge of observant sailors for the next 200 years. This text… Read More

1821, London, first edition in English. Modern fine binding of half leather and marbled boards by Starr Bookworks. An underappreciated volume likely due to this first English translation. The modern translator, Seeber, describes this translation as the "product of a prosaic and incompetent literary hack" (please tell us how you really feel). It also omits about 40% of the original work leaving out daily interactions with Americans, Native Americans, and the most colorful events. Condition is Very Good: modern fine binding is excellent. Interior has scattered foxing and toning, no writing or old ownership marks. Marginal pencil mark on final page. Frontis edge conserved. Paginates: frontis, [2], 102, 5 plates, modern blanks. Six plates total. Other engravings in text. The Mammoth Skeleton plate is a modern copy. The frontis is a fairly spectacular aquatint of New York harbor. Copies with color plates are uncommon. See Howes M757. Please see images of the book you will receive. Feel free to inquire.… Read More