Search Results: Authors starting with C from Pat Zadina Books

New York: Borland Press, 1929. This is a limited edition of 2500 copies of which this is no (1). Book has a flexible leather binding with a gilt illustration of a man and a music scale with the words of "should auld acquaintances..." under the notes. Title in gilt - top edges gilt. Overall condition is good with wear to the top and bottom of spine and some wear to the bend in the cover's spine on the front - also some lifting to the cover from the cardboard that can be easily glued. Previous owner's name on inside end page. Many wonderful illustrations. A wonderful addition to a New York collection - and it adds another look at the wonderful New York story. . Limited Edition. Flexible Black Leather. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: G&C Carvill, 1827. This is a book of a tour over a three year period to England, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, France and Italy. Two volumes in One. A full diary was kept from the day the author left Sandy Hook on 6/8/1825 to the author's return on May 6, 1827. He travelled with a friend to, Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Italy, Switzerland, etc. Everything is detailed - and picked up from the author's notes to a diary and finally publication. The previous owner a Mr. Charles M.Taintor wrote his name in 1851, 71 and 76 and places he was living at such as Shelbourne, Mass, , Glastonbury, Conn, etc. It is the beautiful brown ink script of the 19th century. His name (Charles M. Taintor) seems to match some geneological sites on the internet. Seems the name was one of the earliest settlers in New England. THe condition of the book is good - the binding is very worn (marbel and leather - torn on the spine) - but covered with a protective cover; foxing throughout.… Read More

Taiwan: Chinese Association for the Advancement of Science Biographical Dictionary of celebrated people throughout China's long history. Profusely illustrated with people, maps, chinese art objects, etc. In a gold silk slipcase with bone clasp (one is missing). Also included in this edition is the Chinese translation as a separate booklet.. Decorative Cloth Slipcase. Very Good/Very Good,. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1868. There is rubbing of the leather on the covers and spine otherwise the interior is in fine condition. Over 120 woodcut illustrations by Richardson. Note also that this is the artist edition as noted on the spine. The gilt is fabulous. Priced accoring to the rubbing on the leather.. First Edition. Full-Leather, AEG. Good. Illus. by Richardson. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.