The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by STEVENSON, Robert Louis - 1886

1880 History of CRUSADES 1st ed Michaud Holy Wars Jerusalem Dore ART Illustrated

A rare, 19th-century printing of Joseph-François Michaud's "History of the Crusades". Michaud's principal work discusses the beginning of the crusades through the Council of Clermont. It covers the departure of crusaders after the Council of Nicee, the Siege of Antioch, Election of Godefroy, Battle of Ascalon, reign of Baudouin II, conquests of Saladin, and the events designed to protect Jerusalem from a fall.

This very rare 1880 first English printing of Michaud's masterpiece is noticeably more desirable that other editions. Not only does this work feature the artwork of Gustave Doré, it is also an impressive set of two enormous tomes!

Item number: #23961
Price: $1500

MICHAUD, Joseph-François

History of the crusades

Philadelphia: George Barrie, [1880]. First English edition.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
o Vol. 1 – [4], VIII, [2], 7-364
o Vol. 2 – 362
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1723 History of Netherlands 1ed Holland Voyages MAP Dutch MEDALS COINS Utrecht
Jean Le Clerc's "History of the Netherlands" is considered one of the best 18th-century sources on the political and militaristic history of the numerous states of Holland. Le Clerc describes a year-by-year chronology of major events in the Netherlands, complete with impressive folding maps and engravings. Much to be desired, Clerc utilizes a world map that depicts California as a large island off the west coast of the North America.
This set also features a first edition printing of Le Clerc's 'Historical Explanation of the Medals of the Netherlands'. First published in 1723, this work is a detailed account of the origins of the Dutch republic with descriptions of major events and figures from throughout the 16th-century until the Treaty of Utrecht and the end of the Spanish Succession... And while the contents are accurate and thorough, the main draw of this work is the inclusion of over 100 engravings of coins, medals,… Read More

1882 Charles Darwin EVOLUTION Science Origin Species Genetics Biology 11v RARE

"One general law, leading to the advancement of all organic beings, namely, multiply, vary, let the strongest live and the weakest die."
― Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species

During the 19th-century, few scientists and biologists had as significant and long-lasting impact on scientific discovery as Charles Darwin. His contributions to the science of evolution with natural selection, survival of the fittest, and biological explanation have cemented him as a cornerstone in the world of biology and natural science.

This 19th-century Appleton edition of the works of Darwin includes his most famous works including "Origin of Species" from 1882! See photos for a full list of included works.

Item number: #23890
Price: $995

DARWIN, Charles

[works]

New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1882

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· Collation: Complete with all pages; 11 volumes
o Each volume/work individually paginated
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1885 General Ulysses Grant 1ed Civil War Military Memoirs MAPS 2v Leather Set
"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can and keep moving on."
– Ulysses S. Grant
An important historical memoir of the Civil War, arguably the most important, and the best thing that Grant ever wrote. General Norman Schwartzkopf has recently called this the finest memoir of war experiences that has ever been penned. As such, it is valuable in its scope, its plain and clear analysis and language, and its broad conclusions about the conduct of the war.
Item number: #30821
Price: $995
GRANT, Ulysses S
Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
New York: Charles L. Webster and Co., 1885-86. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Textually complete; 2 volumes
o Vol. I – 584
19 illustrations
o Vol. II – 647, [1]
30 illustrations
· Provenance: Handwritten – Geo. W. Houser Sr.
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~9.25in… Read More

1684 Struys Voyages in PERSIA Iran Arabia Russia Illustrated City Views Isfahan

Jan Janszoon Struys was a 17th-century Dutch explorer known for his voyages in Africa and Asia. Perhaps his most remarkable voyage was to Moscow, Persia, and the Caspian Sea in which he gained significant understanding of Russian and Middle Eastern customs and diplomacy. His discoveries and experiences were published in his book 'Three Remarkable Journeys' which went through numerous editions, translations, and titles including this 1684 French edition.

These volumes from the 1684 edition contain highly impressive and desirable illustrations including:
· Massacre at Fort Astrakhan in Russia
· View of Mushait Saudi Arabia
· View of Shiraz, Iran
· View of Isfahan, Iran

Item number: #24996
Price: $995

STRUYS, Jan Janszoon

Les Voyages de Jean Struys en Moscovie, en Tartarie, en Perse, aux Indes et en plusieurs autres païs étrangers, accompagnez de remarques particulières sur la… Read More

1857 Lincolnshire Architecture Society Illustrated Cathedrals Heraldry Britain

In the second half of the 19th-century, there was an increased interest in archaeology and architecture amongst everyday readers. Numerous meetings and lectures were given through the Lincolnshire Architectural Society, and the contents of these meetings were published under the title 'Reports and Papers'.
This enormous 8-volume set includes impressive, folding engravings of iconic churches and cathedrals along with heraldic arms and noble family trees.
Item number: #10375
Price: $950
TROLLOPE, Edward
Architectural Societies reports & papers
Lincolnshire: Architectural Society of the Diocese of Lincoln, 1857-1875.

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Collation: Complete with all pages: 8 volumes
o Heavily illustrated in all volumes
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Language: English
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Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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Size: ~9in X 6in (22cm x 15cm)
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1657 1ed Poetry of Beauchasteau French Madrigals Christine of Sweden Mythology

François de Beauchasteau was a 17th-century French poet who is best remembered for his collection of poems, sonnets, madrigals, and songs. These poems were made famous in 1657, when Beauchasteau who was 12 years old at the time, presented these poems to the King. They were shortly, thereafter, published under the title 'La Lyre du Jeune Apollon' harkening the young poet's work to that of the Muses of Apollo.
This first edition opens with dozens of works of other authors and poets who praised the young poet for his prodigy. In addition to the works of song and poetry, this book includes portrait engravings representative of notable political figures, including one of Christine, Queen of Sweden.
Item number: #11205
Price: $950
CHASTELET DE BEAUCHASTEAU, François Mathieu
La Lyre du jeune Apollon, ou la Muse naissante du petit de Beauchasteau.
Paris : C. de Sercy & G. de Luynes, 1657. First edition.
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1790 Five Orders Architecture VIGNOLA Italian ART Michelangelo RARE French ed

The most successful architectural textbook ever written!

A rare printing of Vignola's 'Five Orders of Architecture' Giacomo da Vignola was perhaps the most important 16th-century architects. Originally printed in 1562, 'Regola,' as it is often called, was successful mainly due to its effectiveness in teaching. It was designed to aid builders and designers in the realization of their architectural projects. It focuses on all five of the major orders (or styles) of architecture – Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Roman. (Fabrizio)
This 18th-century French edition includes 84 impressive architectural engravings and features a short treatise on stone cutting and carpentry, as well as lessons on the work of Vignola by Claude Delagardette.
Item number: #14634
Price: $950
VIGNOLA, Giacomo Barozzi da
Regles des cinq ordres d'architecture
Paris : Chez Jean, rue de Beauvais, [ca.1790].
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1537 1ed Orthodox Saint John Chrysostom On the Priesthood + Brixius Marburg

A rare 16th-century printing of works of John Chrysostom. Chrysostom was one of the most important Early Christian Church authors and preachers and is most remembered for his sermons and homilies. He preached on many different subjects, but his most frequented topic was helping the needy. Chrysostom calls for followers of Jesus to set aside their material desires to help the poor, often in a way that shamed the rich and guilted them in to giving.
"Do you pay such honor to your excrements as to receive them into a silver chamber-pot when another man made in the image of God is perishing in the cold?" (Chrysostom in Liebeschuetz)

One of his most important treatises was 'On the Priesthood' in which he describes his experiences becoming a priest and living as a priest. Interestingly, this work was popular during his lifetime as he made references to it in his other works.
This extremely rare 16th-century edition of 'On the… Read More

1624 Vulgate Bible Sixto Clementine Lucas Correction Catholic PLANTIN Huge Folio
Franciscus Lucas of Brugensis was a 16th-century Catholic scholar from the Netherlands. At the end of his career, Lucas wrote a treatise on the corrections made to the Sixto-Clementine Vulgate Bible which was finalized in 1592 by Clement VIII.

Item number: #14474
Price: $950
LUCAS, Franciscus of Brugensis
Romanæ correctionis in Latinis Bibliis editionis Vvlgatæ, ivssv Sixti V. Pont. Max. recognitis, loca insigniora ... : accessit Libellus alter, continens alias lectionum varietates in eisdem Bibliis latinis ex vetustis manuscriptis exemplaribus collectas
Antverpiae : ex officina Plantiniana, apud Balthasarem Moretum, 1624.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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32 leaves (64 unnumbered pages)
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
· Size: ~15.25in X 10in (38.5cm x 25.5cm)
· Very rare
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