Search Results: Authors starting with I from SRG Antiquarian Books

Irving, Washington (1783-1859) as "Diedrich Knickerbocker." A History of New York, From the Beginning of the World to the Dutch Dynasty, Containing Among Many Surprising and Curious Matters, the Unutterable Ponderings of Walter the Doubter, the Disastrous Projects of William the Testy, and the Chivalric Achievements of Peter the Headstrong, the three Dutch Governors of New Amsterdam; being the only Authentic History of the Times that ever hath been, or will be Published. New York: Inskeep & Bradford et al. Two volumes. *In Riviere Binding*. xxiv, 268 pp; [2] 258 pp.Folding panorama of New Amsterdam follows the preface in Vol I. In tan cloth slip case.One of 2,000 published, first edition first printing. In Riviere Binding. From the library of Harold Murdock (1862-1934), a Boston banker, bibliophile, book collector, student of the American revolution and later the Director of Harvard University Press. (per morocco bookplate "Omnia Pro Bono H.M."). Subsequently, from the library of Virginia bibliophile… Read More

Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains. by Washington Irving. In Two Volumes. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard. 1836 First Edition. Large folding map of the Rocky Mountains, the Missouri and Columbia Rivers. First edition: with "Henry W Rees Stereotyper" on the verso of the title page of volume, with no "1*" on page 5, and without the footnote on page 259 of volume II. We believe this to be First Edition - First State.
In Custom Case."Although Washington Irving (1783-1859) never traveled to Oregon Country, he wrote one of the most widely read and influential narratives of the region. His two-volume Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains, published in 1836, introduced more readers to the Pacific Northwest than any single book up to that time." from The Oregon Encyclopedia on line.Condition: This two volume set has been rebound as pictured. The interior is clean with a minimum of age toning and virtually no foxing. Foldout map in volume two is in… Read More

The Rocky Mountains; Or, Scenes, Incidents, and Adventures in the Far West, of the Army of the United States, and Illustrated from Various Other Sources.1837, 2 volumes, First American Edition. . With a fold out original map in front of each volume. Each volume 248 pages. Volume one has 10 pages of publisher's book ads. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard. 12mo.Unique early story of exploration and mapping of the West from Green River to the Great Salt Lake and on to Walla Walla. Bonneville and his party were among the earliest to do so. Also includes Joe Walker's fur trapping story over the Sierra Nevada to CaliforniaCondition: This two volume set has been restored to its original appearance as photographed. Woven cloth and aged printed paper labels convincingly mimic the originals, making this a two volume treasure ready for the future. Both fold out maps are original, as is the total text block. Maps are complete, with archival tissue reinforcement on some edges. One small corner of one of the… Read More

Prisoners of War and Military Prisons. Personal Narratives of Experience in the Prisons at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Andersonville, Savannah, Millen, Charleston, and Columbia, with A General Account of Prison Life and Prisons in the South during the War of the Rebellion, Including Statistical Information Pertaining to Prisoners of War; Together with a list of Officers who were Prisoners of War from January 1, 1864. by Asa B Isham, Henry M Davidson, and Henry B Furness. Cincinnati: Lyman & Cushing, 99 West Fourth Street, 1890 - First Edition. Over 58 pages of illustrations, including maps of camps. Large octavo, 571 pages. Condition: Original cloth, with gilt spine and beautiful front and back cover images. The 58 illustrations are present, including fold out of Andersonville and many full page illustrations. Please note there is a light stamp from a previous owner on the Title Page. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please… Read More