Search Results: Titles starting with F from Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints

Folio, newspaper, folded, illustrated, 8 pp. Creased and folded, paper brittle, some tears and chips along edges, tear or wear at center fold, with slight loss, normal aging and browning; about good condition. Early account pf FDR's death, featuring a head shot of the president on the front page.A [icture of Truman is also on the front page as the new president.

Typed document, legal size sheets (14" x 8 1/4"), title contents sheet, plus 24 stapled (but not all connected) leaves. Half the sheets somewhat darkened and brittle, first sheet missing part of top margin, but not affecting text, some edge wear and corner chipping, a few archival corner reinforcements; still in very good condition, considering the quality of the paper. This is a very interesting document that provides information on the early activities of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) by a group called the Progressive Citizens of America. The document seems to have emerged as a result on the "attack on Hollywood," including movie producers, directors and actors. Many of these people would be blacklisted over the next few years. The Progressive Citizens Group argues that many feel that the activities of HUAC are themselves Un-American, and show little regard for the Bill of Rights. The document describes members of the committee, their voting record on some issues, and other… Read More

8vo, period half calf, spine gilt with morocco labels, illustrated with 32 wood engraved plates, (8 are hand colored), plus additional engraving with the text, vi, [2], 343 pp. Lacks top cover, ex-library copy with the usual markings, spine loose, occasional pencil marks, but contents are about very good. Victorian history of the sport of card-playing, the different types of cards, and the morality of the game. The author was considered one of the top experts of the time.

Square 8vo, cloth, gilt letters on spine, illustrated, 114, [1] pp. Lacks DJ, former library copy, with rubber stamp on botom of title and front endpaper, and card on back endpaper, some minor wear to extremities, a small bit of aging, but generally contents are bright and clean; a nice tight copy. Artzybasheff (1899-1965) is well know for his magazine art, but also did some book illustration too. This book has 15 full page and two double page charming black and white illustrations that provide pictures of everything from horses to dragons. There are also a few small illustrations at the beginning of different poems.

Folio (14" x 21"), colored lithographed bird plate. Small chip in lower left corner, some even browning and aging; still bright and colorful. John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Dorset, and spent his early career years as a taxidermist. By the late 1820s he entered the publishing business, and privately published his first publication that included folio sized bird plates (A Century of Birds Hitherto Unfigured from the Himalaya Mountains). The work appeared in twenty monthly installments. This work launched a fifty-year career that would pretty much use the same format for his future publications. This plate is probably plate number four from The Birds of Asia. ODB. Gould's Works on Natural History: Index.

12mo original gilt stamped cloth 64 pp. Illustrated. Binding is a little soiled, and top hinge is loose. One plate is detached, and a couple have stains in the margin, but not affecting image. Some small stains on endpapers and some notations. The illustrations in this edition were taken from sketches by Washington Friend and from photographs. There are 12 tinted plates and a map.

Pamphlet, 12mo, removed/disbound, woodcut illustration on title page, 8 pp. Some remnants of earlier wrappers on spine, some minor chips and tears at extremities, small pencil notation on title, normal aging; otherwise very good. This somewhat scarce juvenile title is only eight pages long, but it includes 10 verses and poems. The first short story is about an Honest Indian boy, who resisted the temptation of keeping some money that was mistakenly given to him with some tobacco.

Two copies, 8vo, softcover, illustrated, 41 pp. One copy with cover detached, covers with a few chips and tears, normal aging; otherwise in good condition. One copy is clearly inscribed by the author on half title (copy with detached cover). Second copy also with inscription but lacks Hurst clear signature. Hurst (1889-1968) was a talented novelist and short story writer, whose works were very popular in the period following WWI.

Pamphlet, 8vo, illustrated portrait of author,dbd, 29 [1] pp. Disbound, signature at top of title, some ninor foxing. Early Newark imprint of s sermon by Edward Dorr Griffin (1770-1837). Giffin was born in East Haddam, Connecticut, and was a graduate of Yale College. Griffin served as pastor in a number of churches in Connecticut, Massachussetts, and New Jersey. In 1815 he became pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Newark. He would also help found the American Bible Society, and played an important role in the Foreign Missionary Society. theosource website. Shaw 17630

Tall 8vo, cloth with gilt lettering on spine and top cover, 54 of 78 plates, [x], 325-495. Some wear at the extremities and joints, a bit of aging and foxing, but plates are generally bright and clean. Edward Step (1855-1931) was a naturalist and author of several books on nature.His works ranged from insects to flowers, and his Favourite Flowers of the Garden and Greenhouse was probably his most well known work. Originally published in 13 parts in 1896 this collection contained 316 very attractive color plates. Often, this title comes in a four volume set.

Pamphlet, 8vo, removed, dbd, but restitched, 24 pp. Likely former New York Library copy, stamp on one page, some very minor foxing; very good overall. Curious political campaign pamphlet for the presidential election of 1856. While the tract was intended to be pro Buchanan, by today's standards it seems more pro Fremont. A good portion of the pamphlet links Fremont, from a variety of sources, to the abolitionist cause. Sabin 23955

8vo, pamphlet, removed, dbd, 31 pp. Some minor foxing and aging; otherwise very good. Interesting early railroad report to shareholders that provides considerable useful historical information, including railroad construction costs and description and costs of engines and pessanger cars. While the title suggests a westward theme, much of the construction is along the Connecticut River. Also, the schedule of distances in the report seems to focus on Massachusetts and the greater Boston area.

Squarish 8vo, pamphlet, original pink wrappers, engraved frontispiece, a few text illustrations, 183 pp. Printed in poor quality pulp paper, but in surprisingly good shape, paper is brittle and wrappers have some pieces missing, especially rear wrapper, some staining and soiling to front cover and parts of wrapper, parts of spine also missing, normal browning; nevertheless a pretty decent copy. Smith was born in Kentucky in 1815, and remained a slave until Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. Around that time he moved his family to Indiana, and then settled in Michigan with his wife. In his book, Smith talks about his personal experiences as a slave, and also relates observations on other Kentucky slaves and masters. While many of his stories are humorous, relating to sporting adventures and social activities, others relate to neglect, violence, and mistreatment of slaves. Smith primarily focuses on the slave family and life on a large plantation, but he also sheds light on the dynamics that… Read More

Magazine, 4to, illustrated, 80 pp. Slight edge wear, normal aging; otherwise very good plus. Nice condition. Colorful Kid Gavilan cover. Articles on Henry Armstrong, Kid Gavilan, Floyd Paterson and TV fights.

2 volumes, 8vo, slightly later gilt ruled half morocco & marbled boards, illustrated, vii, [3], 297; vi, [2], 279, [1] pp. Some rubbing to extremities and joints, small stain on cover of Vol. II, some modest aging, bookplates of William West Durant. Cumming sailed to Hawaii in 1879, visiting Oahu, the big island, and Maui. She saw most of the sights, particularly the volcanic ones, and shares a long second hand account of the 1880-1881 eruptions of Mauna Loa. The book is illustrated with two maps (one in color and one folding), and eight autotype plates from drawings or paintings by the author.

8vo, pamphlet, publishers printed wrappers, 20 pp. Crease in the middle, corners and extremities chipped a bit, small hole in the middle of front wrapper, not affecting text, wrappers darkened and faded, some mild foxing in the margins; otherwise very good. Somewhat typical report to shareholders, but this was published a year after the railroad was founded. The company actually shows a surplus of funds, and there is a very positive tone concerning future prospects and railroad construction. Interestingly, the company points to problems facing other companies who had to borrow money at very high fixed interest rates to to develop their business. Sabin 60358.

Pamphlet, 8vo, partially disbound, 54 pp. Front cover chipped and detached, paper brittle and a bit browned, about fair to good. A promotional pamphlet that includes about 27 pages of business ads.

12mo 2 volumes decorative brown cloth. Illustrated 326+ 303 pp. Bindings show some wear at edges. Library stamp, and some dampstaining in bottom of volume one. Other minor soiling and aging. This is an early edition of a classic hunting tale. The book made Cumming (1820-1866) quite popular at the time. Contains a fair amount of material on native tribes, and gives a feel for what is involved in hunting lions, elephants and hippos. Mendelssohn I 657 “The narrative is valuable for the account of the state of the country at this period, as well as for the excellent description afforded the natives of the interior, and the up-country Boers.”

Print, 4to, chromolithograph, colored. Some aging and browning, top margin a slightly rough from extraction (no affect on image); otherwise bright and clean. This plate comes from Wright's (1836-1916) celebrated work on fruit(The Fruit Growers Guide). The beautiful plates from this work are credited to Miss Gertrude Hamilton and Marie Low. This colorful chromolithograph features five types of figs, including the White Marseilles and the Negro Largo, in a few different colors. A very attractively colored print.

Print, 4to, chromolithograph, colored. Some aging and browning, left margin a slightly rough from extraction (no affect on image); otherwise bright and clean. This plate comes from Wright's (1836-1916) celebrated work on fruit(The Fruit Growers Guide). The beautiful plates from this work are credited to Miss Gertrude Hamilton and Marie Low. This colorful chromolithograph features three types of currants, the Victoria, White Dutch, and Black Naples, in a few different colors. A very attractively colored print.