Queen Summer by Walter Crane - 1891: The Journey of the Lily & the Rose

"Speeches and Forensic Arguments" by DANIEL WEBSTER, complete in 3 volumes. 1846; Charles Tappan, Publisher; Boston. Affixed to the frontispiece portrait of Webster in Volume I is the stem of a flower taken from Webster's grave in 1891. Additionally, a remark has been made in pencil below his portrait stating that "The above picture does not bear the slightest resemblance to Mr. Webster - it is a libel." Volume I contains 26 speeches; Volume II contains 22 speeches; Volume III contains 39 speeches.From the Preface:"...several of the speeches and addresses contained in this volume, possessing a character of more permanent and general interest, have been translated and published in most of the languages of Europe. And we are not without authority for saying, that they have been regarded, by men of elightened judgments and cultivated taste, as fine examples of forensic and popular eloquence. In the language of one of the most eminent statesmen of England, some of these speeches have been read in that… Read More

Early, softcover copy of "THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH" - A Fairy Tale of Home by Charles Dickens. Though there is no date of publication stated, this copy was likely printed in 1846, the same year as the publication of the 1st American edition. Published by Jordan and Wiley in Boston. "The Cricket on the Hearth" is the third of Dickens's five Christmas books; its chapters are referred to as "chirps."THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTHJohn Peerybingle, a carrier, lives with his young wife Dot, their baby boy and their nanny Tilly Slowboy. A cricket chirps on the hearth and acts as a guardian angel to the family. One day a mysterious elderly stranger comes to visit and takes up lodging at Peerybingle's house for a few days.Condition:Note - this copy is incomplete...the back cover and a few pages at the end are not present (the last page ends with page number 36 [of 42]). Light soiling to the front cover; creases at the outer corners; there are 2 names written in pen at the upper-right corner; tear at the base of… Read More

This is a scarce, very early Charles Dickens book that was published when he was only 25 years old. "PUBLIC LIFE OF MR. TULRUMBLE, ONCE MAYOR OF MUDFOG" by Boz ("Boz" was the pen name of Dickens). 1837; Carey, Lea and Blanchard; Philadelphia. The book contains "Other Tales and Sketches, from Bentley's Miscellany, and the Library of Fiction" including a story by James Fenimore (spelled "Fennimore" on the contents page) Cooper titled "An Evening of Visits." There are 11 stories in all - please see the photos for the complete list of contents. This is one of the first stories by Dickens published in book form in the United States.Condition:Worn corners (the tips of the boards are exposed); 1/2" cloth tears at the top edge of the spine, small cloth tears at the bottom edge. The front board bows at the center just a bit. There is a crack at the front hinge between the end papers. The pages are in good condition with only some occasional light foxing (heaviest on the title page - see photo) and staining.… Read More

"LITTLE PAUL" from the "Dombey and Son" of Charles Dickens. Circa 1850's (there is no date of publication stated); Redfield; New York. Illustrated frontispiece with tissue guard. Scarce volume from the 6-volume "DICKENS' LITTLE FOLKS" series which was "undertaken with a view of supplying the want of a class of books for children, of a vigorous, manly tone, combined with a plain and concise mode of narration." "With this view, the career of [Little Paul has] been detached from the large mass of matter with which [he was] originally connected, and presented, in the author's own language, to a new class of readers, to whom the little volumes will, we doubt not, be as attractive as the larger originals have so long proved to the general public."Condition:Clean covers and spine with no stains; 1" cloth tear at the top-right corner of the spine; horizontal crease across the front cover which is also visible on the opposite side of the board. Occasional foxing and staining to the pages (heaviest on end… Read More

This is a massive, custom three-quarter leather bound volume of 169 issues of "THE YOUTH'S COMPANION" newspaper/magazine from the 1850's. Although the label on the front cover states "1852-1855," one issue from 1850 is included. "A Family Paper, Devoted to Piety, Morality, Brotherly Love - No Sectarianism, No Controversy." The Youth's Companion was a weekly magazine/newspaper published by Nathaniel Willis in Boston from 1827 to 1929. Each issue contains 4 pages and features an engraving on the first page. Scarce find with this many early issues in this condition.The volume contains the following 169 issues:1850 - December: 26 1852 - September: 30; October: 7, 14, 21, 28; November: 4, 11, 18, 25; December: 2, 9, 16, 30 1853 - January: 6, 13, 20, 27; February: 3, 10, 17, 24; March: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April: 7, 14, 21, 28; May: 5, 12, 19, 26; June: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July: 7, 14, 21, 28; August: 4, 11, 18, 25; September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; October: 6, 13, 20, 27; November: 3, 10, 17, 24; December: 1, 8,… Read More

"Speeches and Forensic Arguments" by DANIEL WEBSTER, complete in 3 volumes. 1846; Charles Tappan, Publisher; Boston. Affixed to the frontispiece portrait of Webster in Volume I is the stem of a flower taken from Webster's grave in 1891. Additionally, a remark has been made in pencil below his portrait stating that "The above picture does not bear the slightest resemblance to Mr. Webster - it is a libel." Volume I contains 26 speeches; Volume II contains 22 speeches; Volume III contains 39 speeches.From the Preface:"...several of the speeches and addresses contained in this volume, possessing a character of more permanent and general interest, have been translated and published in most of the languages of Europe. And we are not without authority for saying, that they have been regarded, by men of elightened judgments and cultivated taste, as fine examples of forensic and popular eloquence. In the language of one of the most eminent statesmen of England, some of these speeches have been read in that… Read More

This is an antique directory for the city of Hartford, CT - "Geer's Hartford Directory" for July 1883 to July 1884. This edition contains listings for "Samuel Clemens" as well as his pen name, "Mark Twain"; he is listed as "author" with his address. A unique item for the Twain collector!The directory contains beautifully illustrated ads (printed on a variety of colored paper) with an Index, an Index to Illustrations, a Calendar, a Guide to Location and Numbers of Streets and Avenues, a fold-out Map of Connecticut, Abbreviations and Explanations, Geer's Hartford City Directory (containing the listings for both "Samuel Clemens" and "Mark Twain"), a "List of Persons who have Removed," Necrology of Hartford, Geer's Comprehensive Business Directory, Geer's History of Hartford...and much, much more.Condition:Pea-sized stain spot on the front cover; a few tiny white stain spots on the back cover; bright gilt lettering on the spine; sharp corners. Tight binding. No cracks. No loose pages. The interior of the… Read More

Early, softcover copy of "THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH" - A Fairy Tale of Home by Charles Dickens. Though there is no date of publication stated, this copy was likely printed in 1846, the same year as the publication of the 1st American edition. Published by Jordan and Wiley in Boston. "The Cricket on the Hearth" is the third of Dickens's five Christmas books; its chapters are referred to as "chirps."THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTHJohn Peerybingle, a carrier, lives with his young wife Dot, their baby boy and their nanny Tilly Slowboy. A cricket chirps on the hearth and acts as a guardian angel to the family. One day a mysterious elderly stranger comes to visit and takes up lodging at Peerybingle's house for a few days.Condition:Note - this copy is incomplete...the back cover and a few pages at the end are not present (the last page ends with page number 36 [of 42]). Light soiling to the front cover; creases at the outer corners; there are 2 names written in pen at the upper-right corner; tear at the base of… Read More

"LITTLE PAUL" from the "Dombey and Son" of Charles Dickens. Circa 1850's (there is no date of publication stated); Redfield; New York. Illustrated frontispiece with tissue guard. Scarce volume from the 6-volume "DICKENS' LITTLE FOLKS" series which was "undertaken with a view of supplying the want of a class of books for children, of a vigorous, manly tone, combined with a plain and concise mode of narration." "With this view, the career of [Little Paul has] been detached from the large mass of matter with which [he was] originally connected, and presented, in the author's own language, to a new class of readers, to whom the little volumes will, we doubt not, be as attractive as the larger originals have so long proved to the general public."Condition:Clean covers and spine with no stains; 1" cloth tear at the top-right corner of the spine; horizontal crease across the front cover which is also visible on the opposite side of the board. Occasional foxing and staining to the pages (heaviest on end… Read More

Nice condition early leather-bound copy of "FRAGMENTA AUREA" - A Collection of All The Incomparable Peices, by Sir John Suckling. 1658 3rd edition (stated) "With some New Additionals"; Printed for Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Churchyard; London. (Note - the last two works are dated 1659 on the title page.)The book contains the following "Peices":* Poems, &c.* Letters to Diverse Eminent Personages: Written on Several Occasions* An Account of Religion by Reason - A Discourse upon Occasion presented to the Earl of Dorset* Aglaura - Presented at the Private-House in Black Fryers, By His Majesties Servants* Aglaura - Represented at the Court, By His Majesties Servants* The Goblins - A Comedy Presented at the Private-House in Black Fryers, By His Majesties Servants* Brennoralt - A Tragedy Presented at the Private-House in Black Fryers, By His Majesties Servants* The Last Remains of John Suckling - Being a Full Collection of All His Poems and Letters Which Have Been so Long Expected,… Read More