Search Results: Titles starting with O from Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.

Paris FRANCE: DIDOT FRERES, 1835. Very scarce copy with original cover, with faults and handwritten note, complete with folded handcolored engraving of Agaricus Crispus. Save for some chipping and rubbing this copy would be in good condition. 50pp.. Soft Cover. Fair. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. French.

Rotterdam, Holland: Roterodami Regeneri Leers. Fine with no dust jacket. 1686. First Edition. Original Vellum. The first Christian scholar to call attention to the importance of the Talmud. Lightfoot, John. Opera Omnia. Duobus voluminibus comprehensa, quorum syllabus pagina post vitam authoribus ultima exhibetur. 2 Vols. FOLIO. FULL ORIGINAL VELLUM, a VERY FINE copy, COMPLETE and internally clean. Rotterdam, Leers 1686. LIGHTFOOT, JOHN: English Biblical critic and Hebraist; b. at Stoke-upon-Trent (38 m. n. by w. of Birmingham), Staffordshire, Mar. 29, 1602; d. at Ely, Cambridgeshire, Dec. 6, 1675. After completing his education at Christ's College, Cambridge, he taught at Repton, Derbyshire, for two years and then took orders. Appointed curate of Norton-in-Hales, Shropshire, he became chaplain to the Hebraist, Sir Rowland Cotton, who urged him to study Hebrew and other Semitic languages. He accompanied Cotton when he removed to London, and then became rector of Stone, Staffordshire,… Read More

LIVORNO: Marfikus Vemokhrei Kafris. Fair. 1921. Quarter Leather. OR GADOL - "GREAT LIGHT" FIVE VOLUMES OF THE TORAH: "Behold anew the great and the terrible, so that every reader young or old shall absorb the mind-wizening, suitable letters. Crystal and ram'ot. The likes of whom never existed in all aspects of perfection. With FIVE SCROLLS AND HAFTARAHOT (plural of Haftarah, a Jewish ritual). Sections from the writings of the prophets, read on Sabbaths and festivals after the reading from the Torah) - fulfilled all year round with melodies and joyful times." DEUTERONOMY, LIVORNO YA"A (Yishmor Aleikha Elohim - G-d save you), Year 1921, By Shlomo Bilfurti and Haviri, published by Marfikus Vemokhrei Kafris.; Hebrew, Judaica; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; Bible Studies, Bible, Genesis, Birasheit, Bible Studies, Bible, Genesis, Hassidic, Hassidim, Chassidic, Judaism, Jewish, Judaica, Israel, Orthodox, Jewry, Jew, Talmud, Yiddish, Juden,… Read More

London, England. Very Good. 1852. On offer is a prize 1852 diary and journal of George Beaufoy, a prominent merchant in London, England. This book, which is in excellent condition, is an outstanding description of his 2nd year running this already century-old family firm. The book is 10 in by 9 1/2 in. The paperboard cover and all pages are in excellent condition. There are 224 pages and the book is 100% complete. The handwriting is clearly written, if somewhat difficult to read. George Beaufoy was born in 1796 and served in the Royal Navy from 1810 until 1851, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1852 he took over the family firm - Beaufoy Vinegar Factory. The firm was founded sometime before 1743 by his grandfather. George Beaufoy ran the firm from 1851 until his death in 1864. The firm, which produced vinegar, wine, mineral water and cordials, continued until 1932 when it merged with Sarson's Vinegars and several other firms to form British Vinegars Limited (BVL). Through a… Read More

ASEA ABOARD THE USS BEATTY. Good+. 1942. Softcover. Archive lot of two sensational World War II diaries. As you open the cover of diary ONE, a small black book, it is signed "Ed V. Davis Y2C U.S.S BEATTY" (DD640) and at the bottom is has in print 50171 "Manufactured by U.S. Government Printing Office". The book starts out in October 16, 1942 and ends Tuesday, November 10, 1942. This diary was written as if he was talking to his mom. His job was in the bridge of the Beatty. He tells of many other ships and what days they joined the convoy. He talks of the secrecy of their destination of which he didn't know. He talks about pay, seas, people's emotions, what day the ships turned and what day the ships met the convoy. He tells which ships fired first and second all from the bridge of the U.S.S Beatty. The SECOND diary he did not write his name in. He started his writing at the top of the page as follows "The Second Beginning" June 6, 1943. It contains 12… Read More

Hurtgen Forest, Germany, Belgium, Western Front. Good. 1944. On offer is an exceptional and fascinating handwritten diary of Anthony Pasternak, a private in the 387th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (Battery A) recording action in one of the deadliest and lengthiest battles of World War Two, the "Battle of Hurtgen Forest". Hurtgen Forest was a series of fierce battles that were fought from September 19, 1944, to February 10, 1945, between American and German forces on the Western Front. It was the longest battle on German ground during WWII, and went down in history as the longest single battle the U.S. Army has ever fought. Pasternak's anti-aircraft battalion was attached to the 47th Armored Field Artillery Battalion for the duration of the war. This diary presents an extraordinary account of what it was like to be a soldier on the ground during this pivotal and bloody battle. The diary begins with 16 pages of names and addresses of friends from the war, friends at home,… Read More

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WAVERLY PLACE, NEW YORK CITY, NY. Good. 1845. On offer is a unique and very interesting document in the history of pharmacology. It is the 1845 rules, regulations and bylaws for the New York City Board of Pharmacy. The book appears to belong to a man named ‘Gustavus Ramsperger.” The first page gives the title as the “Rules and Regulations of the Board of Pharmacy of the City and County of New York.” In the 10 pages that follow, the rules and regulations are expounded in eight articles detailing the duties of the executive board and its members, the examinations for potential pharmacologists, and the order of business for the board members to follow going forward. The eight articles are as follows “Art. i - president and his duties; Art. ii - The Secretary and his duties; Art. iii - Meetings of the Board; Art. iv - Sessions for Examinations; Art. v - Conducting the Examinations (includes 7 subjects); Art. vi - Degrees or Marks in Examinations (e.g.… Read More

EGREMONT MASSACHUSETTS MA. Good+. 1862. On offer is an original, superb relic of the Civil War and an incredibly detailed, historical document with a riveting narrative being the journal of William. B. Stark beginning with his enlistment July 21st 1862 until April 13th 1865 when he relates the details of Appomattox and Lee's surrender and the jubilation of the troops. Thusly his entire tour in the Civil War. Stark was from Egremont, Massachusetts near the New York state border in western Massachusetts. Mr. Stark served in the 34th Regiment Infantry Massachusetts Volunteers. This is one of the most detailed writings of one man's service we have ever read. Stark took copious notes and left no details unmentioned from a detailed listing of every battle and engagement, his fellow soldiers, officers, kit and clothing, foods eaten etc., etc. He never fails to mention names and Mr. Stark to history's benefit writes profusely. There is tremendous battle content with detailed… Read More

CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINA. Very Good. 1955. On offer is an original typed manuscript of "What I Believe" by Edgar Cayce. Edited and Forward by Lytle W. Robinson [IV + 150 pages, table of contents, approx. 40,000 words]. The earliest edition of the book was published in 1936 in response to the thousands of requests received by Cayce for insight into his beliefs. Most likely a planned later revised edition with a later day Forward and further notes by Robinson who was an author and noted writer on Cayce and associate of the A.R.E. - Association for Research and Enlightenment - though it appears it was not published 8.5" X 11" inch. G+.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, DIARY, JOURNAL, LOG, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, DIARIES, JOURNALS, LOGS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, PERSONAL HISTORY, JAPAN, JAPANESE, EDO… Read More

On offer are two heavily illustrated travel diaries dating only a few years after World War I. The 1922 notebooks detail (in word and illustration) a trip through Italy and France. The writer is unknown, but context suggests he is a well-educated Englishman with a good knowledge of the arts. The books consist of descriptions of the many places visited by the author and the artistic pieces he saw. These include for the most part paintings and sculptures. "It was a lovely day so we decided to go to Padua. It was very cold going over in the boat but we found a sheltered nook. It was very interesting going along the Brenta with its 17th and 18th century villas . . . And at Stra the magnificent palaces instead of villas of the Pissani. An enormous estate with many gates in it through which one could catch vistas of beautiful trees and small houses . . . Marie was disappointed in the Giotti frescos--they have been so painted over" (April 24). (A century earlier, the Pissani family had to sell… Read More

On offer is a fascinating look at the practice of children's medicine at the beginning of the 20th century in the United States. The author of the notebook is an unidentified medical professional, likely either a student or a pediatric physician. Much of the material contained in these pages is technical in nature. The notes detail numerous childhood ailments, treatments, commentary on nutrition, and characteristics of diseases. This is an outstanding synopsis of pediatric knowledge at the beginning of the 20th century. The following is an example of the notes contained within this journal: "Diseases--Digestive System: / Mouth: Harelip--surgical. If cleft palate keep mouth clean. When feeding apply a 'rubber dam' to bottle to form a false palate. / Tongue: New growths--surgical; Glossitis caused by hot or any irritating substance. Ulceration of the [ ]--usually caused by tongue to teeth during whooping cough / Dis. Of Intestines / Diarrhea -- simple / infectious / Simple -- [ ] by food… Read More

Marshall, Oklahoma. Fair with no dust jacket. 1874. Hardcover. On offer is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the mid-19th-century American West. The author of this diary is Charles Blodgett Waggoner. He was born in 1849 in what later became Logan County, Oklahoma, and lived in the small community of Marshall, OK. Waggoner passed away in 1929 at the age of 79. He was 24 when he began this diary. Waggoner worked around town as a handyman. His diary details his daily activities, people he interacts with, and various jobs he works on. "Nice day. Cool. Worked on Sumers Drug Store all day. Went home at night and Sis & Peter & children had come. Stayed at home at night" (June 12). "Was nice day. Father & I got some lumber and went out and worked on his property all day. At night I went down town. Andersin come back from his tour Sunday morning" (August 3). "Very hot all day. Father and I went to the picnic . . . I had a splendid good time. Saw July… Read More

Madison, Georgia. Good with no dust jacket. 1969. Hardcover. On offer is a 1969-1970 American diary from 71-year-old Florida Lamar Poullain Campbell Prior of Madison, Georgia. Prior was the descendant of the Poullain and Lamar families, who have called Georgia home since the early 1700s. Prior was born in Madison in 1898 and lived her life in that community. She married Walter Truman Prior, and had a daughter named Florida C. Prior Jr. Prior passed away in 1991 at the age of 93. Although her name is not inscribed on the book, context and the individuals named in her entries point to Prior’s identity. This diary was printed in 1925, but entries were sporadically made between 1969 and 1970. Prior's writing paints a detailed picture of life in the American South at this time. Personal relationships were very important to Prior, and her entries are replete with references to family and friends. She also describes the social events that she participates in, and the simple pleasures she… Read More

On offer are five diaries written by Doris Cuthbert Metzler of Michigan between 1968 and 1978. She was 57 years of age at the time the first of these diaries was written. In her diaries, Metzler details her family's daily life, as well as specific medical issues that she and her husband, Richard A. Metzler (Dick) , as well as other family members, faced over the years. The 1968 diary is replete with medical references, especially regarding her mother Minnie (age 82 at the time). They detail the type of care that was offered to this elderly woman who would, in fact, pass away the next year. "M. Went for walk and stumbled over rise in sidewalk by tree in front of our house. Fell flat, skinning her knee and banging the side of her head on ground. Well padded. Getting lame in evening so took hot bath and to bed at 9:45" (December 23, 1968). "V. Bad night. Lost about 4 hrs sleep, hrd to get breath, pain severe. Didn't call me. Young Dick came in about 12: 30 and they talked, so thought she was… Read More