The Pilgrim's Progress by Bunyan, Paul - 1844: Most Carefully Collated with the Edition Containing the Author's Last Additions and Corrections

The Film Finds its Tongue, Fitzhugh Green, New York & London: G P Putnam's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press, 1929: First Edition (stated). 316 pages, 31 Photographic Illustrations. This rare first edition of Green's book is full of photographs of the men who created the talkies, the machines, the productions, and the stars of early sound films. Well ordered, easy to read history and anecdotes as well as its 31 photographs make this a real collector's gem!Condition: Original first edition, in its original cover and complete as shown. Its sections on the men, the machines, the productions and the talkie "boom" are illustrated with all of its 31 photographs. (See full table of contents and listing of illustrations in our photographs attached). The binding is firm and the cover shows wear as photographed, with the spine gilt a bit subdued but good. No library markings, writing or underlinings or marks were found within. A really good original first edition! We carefully photograph our items so that you can… Read More

Confessions of Harry Lorrequer. Late Captain in the --- Regiment of Foot...in One Volume, Octavo With Twelve Illustrations by PHIZ. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart, 1840, First American Edition.Bound With. Carey & Hart's Catalogue of Choice, Rare, and Valuable Books, Forming the Most Complete Collection of English Editions Ever Imported; Which, with a Large Assortment of Books, in Every Branch of Literature, are for Sale. At the Corner of Fourth and Chesnut Streets, Philadelphia. This is truly a "two for one" value for any American Edition collector!Condition: The rare "Confessions" book contains the unique Carey and Hart catalogue bound in back, making it more valuable than ever. Rebound with its cover cloth re-applied, as well as the title portion of its spine as pictured. 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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The Conquest of Kansas by Missouri and her Allies, A History of the Troubles in Kansas from the Passage of the Organic Act until the Close of July, 1856. William Phillips, Phillips Sampson and Company, 1856. First Edition. Boston: 414 pp plus ads 6pp in back and ads on front and back paste downs and fly pages.Narrative includes some of the following notable sections:Kansas before the Passage of the Organic Act, The First Invasion, Governor Reeder, the First Election, Smart Electioneering TrickThe March Election, Protests, Bogus Legislature, Shannon Appointed, Topeka Constitution, Pat Laughlin, Pardee the Martyr, Law and Order Convention, Rescue of Branson, Wakarusa War, Mobbing the Ballot Boxes, Skirmish at Eason, State Legisltuare, Dragoons, Sheriff Jones Shot, Marshal Donaldson Declares War, Sacking of Lawrence, Guerilla War, Law and Order in Leavenworth, Captain Walker, Battle of Black Jack, Battle of Franklin, Nimrod Whitfield, Death of Cantral, Sacking of Osawattomie, A Chapter of… Read More

Afoot and Alone; A Walk from Sea to Sea By the Southern Route. Adventures and Observations in Southern California, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, etc. By Stephen Powers. Illustrated by Numerous Engravings. Hartford, Conn: Columbian Book Company, 1872"These were the happiest days of my life..in the large liberty and lawlessness of the prairies..." [from the Preface]
Condition: This original cloth hardcover is shown in the photographs. Binding is secure, toning is minimal, and no stamps, crimps or writing was found within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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The Works of Hogarth. With Sixty-Two Illustrations. London: Published by J. Dicks, 313, Strand. [Using web sources, it is believed this was actually published 1870 - 1880, but no date within the book.]Humorous, satirical engraved illustrations with short stories accompanying each. Some of the best of British humor and art of the time!
Condition: This folio is in good condition. Re-backed with its original boards with bright gilt. No writing, crimps, stamps, signatures within. Complete with all illustrations. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
*Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again!
**Attention International Buyers** For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through… Read More

The Film Finds its Tongue, Fitzhugh Green, New York & London: G P Putnam's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press, 1929: First Edition (stated). 316 pages, 31 Photographic Illustrations. This rare first edition of Green's book is full of photographs of the men who created the talkies, the machines, the productions, and the stars of early sound films. Well ordered, easy to read history and anecdotes as well as its 31 photographs make this a real collector's gem!Condition: Original first edition, in its original cover and complete as shown. Its sections on the men, the machines, the productions and the talkie "boom" are illustrated with all of its 31 photographs. (See full table of contents and listing of illustrations in our photographs attached). The binding is firm and the cover shows wear as photographed, with the spine gilt a bit subdued but good. No library markings, writing or underlinings or marks were found within. A really good original first edition! We carefully photograph our items so that you can… Read More

Confessions of Harry Lorrequer. Late Captain in the --- Regiment of Foot...in One Volume, Octavo With Twelve Illustrations by PHIZ. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart, 1840, First American Edition.Bound With. Carey & Hart's Catalogue of Choice, Rare, and Valuable Books, Forming the Most Complete Collection of English Editions Ever Imported; Which, with a Large Assortment of Books, in Every Branch of Literature, are for Sale. At the Corner of Fourth and Chesnut Streets, Philadelphia. This is truly a "two for one" value for any American Edition collector!Condition: The rare "Confessions" book contains the unique Carey and Hart catalogue bound in back, making it more valuable than ever. Rebound with its cover cloth re-applied, as well as the title portion of its spine as pictured. 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.
*Please Note:… Read More

The Conquest of Kansas by Missouri and her Allies, A History of the Troubles in Kansas from the Passage of the Organic Act until the Close of July, 1856. William Phillips, Phillips Sampson and Company, 1856. First Edition. Boston: 414 pp plus ads 6pp in back and ads on front and back paste downs and fly pages.Narrative includes some of the following notable sections:Kansas before the Passage of the Organic Act, The First Invasion, Governor Reeder, the First Election, Smart Electioneering TrickThe March Election, Protests, Bogus Legislature, Shannon Appointed, Topeka Constitution, Pat Laughlin, Pardee the Martyr, Law and Order Convention, Rescue of Branson, Wakarusa War, Mobbing the Ballot Boxes, Skirmish at Eason, State Legisltuare, Dragoons, Sheriff Jones Shot, Marshal Donaldson Declares War, Sacking of Lawrence, Guerilla War, Law and Order in Leavenworth, Captain Walker, Battle of Black Jack, Battle of Franklin, Nimrod Whitfield, Death of Cantral, Sacking of Osawattomie, A Chapter of… Read More

Afoot and Alone; A Walk from Sea to Sea By the Southern Route. Adventures and Observations in Southern California, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, etc. By Stephen Powers. Illustrated by Numerous Engravings. Hartford, Conn: Columbian Book Company, 1872"These were the happiest days of my life..in the large liberty and lawlessness of the prairies..." [from the Preface]
Condition: This original cloth hardcover is shown in the photographs. Binding is secure, toning is minimal, and no stamps, crimps or writing was found within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
*Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again!
**Attention International Buyers** For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through… Read More

The Works of Hogarth. With Sixty-Two Illustrations. London: Published by J. Dicks, 313, Strand. [Using web sources, it is believed this was actually published 1870 - 1880, but no date within the book.]Humorous, satirical engraved illustrations with short stories accompanying each. Some of the best of British humor and art of the time!
Condition: This folio is in good condition. Re-backed with its original boards with bright gilt. No writing, crimps, stamps, signatures within. Complete with all illustrations. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
*Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again!
**Attention International Buyers** For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through… Read More