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London, (1929): Jonathan Cape. First Edition. Octavo. 352pp. Signed by the author. The author gives us a picture of the Irish countryside consequent on the revolution and the overthrow of the feudal land owning system and to picture the local characteristics of this change. A system of growth of democracy and middle-class life. Bound in orange cloth, spine lettering gilt. A near fine copy in unclipped pictorial dust jacket showing some toning to edges, crease to rear flap.
Autograph Letter Signed, July 9, 1855 by Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth - July 9, 1855
by Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
Autograph Letter Signed, July 9, 1855
by Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Autograph letter dated July 9, 1855, signed "Henry W. Longfellow," 2 pages, on sheet, ink on paper, regarding forwarding of his "illustrated papers" to him at Newport, Rhode Island, where he was spending the summer. Fine.
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The House of Gold
by O'Flaherty, Liam
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Theophrasti Eresi Characteres ethici, siue morum descriptiones. Graecè & Latinè. Cum notis & Monitis Ioannis Angelii Werdenhagen I.C.C.
by Theophrastus
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Theophrasti, Eresi Characteres ethici, siue morum descriptiones. Graecè & Latinè. Cum notis & Monitis Ioannis Angelii Werdenhagen I.C.C., Lugduni Batauorum, Ex Officinâ Ioannis Maire, 1632. 90 mm x 47 mm, in-32, 2 pt, three parts in one volume : Greek text printed in Greek, followed by the Latin translation by the Calvinist theologian Isaac Casaubon. The third part is the commentary of Johann Angelius von Werdenhagen. [Initial blank(s) missing; 71 pages (verso blank); 98 pages; 3 blanks; 237 pages, errata of 2 pages; 2 concluding blanks]. Title page signed by I. J. Brownlee and Peter Wilson. Original vellum over paper boards, darkened and worn from use. The numeral "19" is inked on the back at the head. Notation on the verso of the final blank: "VP. 1746".Peter Wilson (1746–1825) was born in Ordiquhill, Banffshire, Scotland, and studied at the University of Aberdeen. After moving to New York City in 1763, he worked as a teacher and then as principal of the Hackensack Academy before becoming… Read More
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[Rogers, Bruce] Autograph Letter Signed to Irvin Haas Regarding a Proposed Article on Bookplates
by Rogers, Bruce
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Autograph Letter Signed. One Page. New Fairfield, Conn, 19 March, 1938. To Irving Haas, collector and author who later wrote, "Bruce Rogers: A Bibliography.."in 1968. In part: "My dear Irvin, Here are several book labels to choose from. I hope you can find space for the John M Wing item as I consider it the best of the type-movement ones..." He includes a copy of the Wing Foundation of the Newberry LIbrary's plate for possible inclusion in a proposed article. He also suggests including WIlliam A. Kittredge's bookplate (designed by Rogers) if Kittredge ends up writing the article. Article in question appeared in "The Book Collector's Packet," May, 1938. Included in this lot, a small decorative.John M Wing Foundation stick-on library stamp. Bruce Rogers letters are quite scarce.
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Fanny Kemble (Butler) as Isabella in Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by Thew, Robert
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Thew, Robert. Fanny Kemble (Butler) as Isabella, "Merciful Heaven!" New York: Johnson, Fry & Co., 1859. Engraving, portrait print by Robert Thew of Frances Anne "Fanny" Kemble Butler (1809-1893) in costume as Isabella in William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. The sheet measures 10 in x 7 ¼ in, with a vignette-decorated border of scenes from the play around an oval image, showing Fanny Kemble Butler in a full-figure pose. Once an illustration in a book, now disbound, with original tissue guard still attached, now torn. Slight chipping of the upper right-hand corner of the sheet, with no image loss.
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Men of Columbus and Familiar Faces of Ohio
by Van Tassel, Charles Sumner, Ed.
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Bowling Green, Ohio: C.S. Van Tassel, 1896. First edition. In original pink card covers with corded string. Published Bowling Green, Ohio: C.S. Van Tassel, 1896. 4to., 9 1/4" x 11 7/8", 136pp., illustrated with numerous b/w photos, portraits, capsule biographies. Slight chipping loss to the cover at corners, sun bleaching to most of the pink shading on front cover and a band of fade across the top or rear, light soil to both covers, else very good. Internally clean and sound. Very scarce in original covers. Only eleven copies in World Cat. . 1st. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to.
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THE FIELD NOTES OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM CLARK 1803-1805
by Osgood, Ernest Staples
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1964. 1964 Osgood, Ernest Staples THE FIELD NOTES OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM CLARK 1803- 1805 New Haven: Yale University Press, 1964 35pp, index, annotated transcription of the journal and illustrated with facsimile photographs of the original field notes Signed by Ernest Staples Osgood on blank epage opposite tpage Folio Green and black cloth stamped in gold, gold facsimile signature of William Clark on front cover Fine bright, looks unread hardcover in fine bright d/j.
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The City of the Saints and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
by Burton, Richard F.
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New York: Harper and Brothers, 1862. First American Edition. Hardcover. good. 8vo, xii, [4], 574+ [2] ads. Illustrated with engravings; 3 maps on one folding sheet. Blue cloth stamped in blind and gilt. Spine darkened, fraying to spine ends, corners rubbed, front hinge partially cracked. Embossed library stamp on a few pages, bookplate on front pastedown; otherwise unmarked. Provenance: From the collection of Burton scholar and bibliographer James Casada. Written a few years after Burton's celebrated account of his journey to Mecca and Medina, this book describes the explorer's 1860 visit to Salt Lake City. Burton, who met Brigham Young on the trip, applied his characteristic ethnographic eye to Mormon ways, and his work offers a detailed and sympathetic portrait. The appendix contains a number of Mormon documents and a Mormon chronology. Wagner-Camp 370:2; Howes B1033; Flake 1029.
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Theophrasti Eresi Characteres ethici, siue morum descriptiones. Graecè & Latinè. Cum notis & Monitis Ioannis Angelii Werdenhagen I.C.C.
by Theophrastus
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Theophrasti, Eresi Characteres ethici, siue morum descriptiones. Graecè & Latinè. Cum notis & Monitis Ioannis Angelii Werdenhagen I.C.C., Lugduni Batauorum, Ex Officinâ Ioannis Maire, 1632. 90 mm x 47 mm, in-32, 2 pt, three parts in one volume : Greek text printed in Greek, followed by the Latin translation by the Calvinist theologian Isaac Casaubon. The third part is the commentary of Johann Angelius von Werdenhagen. [Initial blank(s) missing; 71 pages (verso blank); 98 pages; 3 blanks; 237 pages, errata of 2 pages; 2 concluding blanks]. Title page signed by I. J. Brownlee and Peter Wilson. Original vellum over paper boards, darkened and worn from use. The numeral "19" is inked on the back at the head. Notation on the verso of the final blank: "VP. 1746".Peter Wilson (1746–1825) was born in Ordiquhill, Banffshire, Scotland, and studied at the University of Aberdeen. After moving to New York City in 1763, he worked as a teacher and then as principal of the Hackensack Academy before becoming… Read More
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An appeal to the impartial public : by the Society of Christian Independents, congregating in Glocester.
by SULLIVAN, James
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1785 1st ed Colonial America TAX Law Boston Sullivan Appeal to Impartial Public James Sullivan's "Appeal to the Impartial Public" is a short pamphlet-like work written on local tax disputes in early Massachusetts. Sullivan sought to plea with Christians, Jews, and Catholics in the Boston area in hopes of gaining more defense against tax changes.
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SULLIVAN, James
An appeal to the impartial public : by the Society of Christian Independents, congregating in Glocester.
Boston : Printed by Benjamin Edes & Son, 1785. First edition.
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Handbook of Yosemite National Park ... Articles ... Edited by A.F. Hall, etc.
by HALL, Ansel F
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1921 Yosemite National Park Ansel Hall SIGNED Indians Geology Illustrated MapAnsel F. Hall's "Handbook of Yosemite National Park" is a compendium of 17 articles on the Yosemite region by the leading scientific authorities and naturalists covering various topics. The Handbook includes information on Indians, policy of the Park Service, geology, birds, mammals, reptiles, flowers, fishes, and much more.
This 1921 edition includes the author's inscription and features 27 black and white illustrations throughout as well as a folding map!
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Handbook of Yosemite National Park ... Articles ... Edited by A.F. Hall, etc.
New York; London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1921. First Edition.
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Attempt on Roosevelt Life
by nebraska state journal
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole
by Engle, Joanna
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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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The Treasure Of Sierra Madre
by Traven, B
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Traven, B. : The Treasure Of Sierra Madre. 1994 THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE-PRINT EDITION. Thorndike, Maine. EXLIB. Good/ No DJ if issued. ISBN0786201002. 533 pages. 5 ¾ X 8 ¾. Summary: "The story of three American adventurers who search for a lost gold mine in the mountains of Mexico. A tale of 'gold fever' and desperate greed." Basis for the Humphrey Bogart, John Houston film of the same name.
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Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey: Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River
by John B. Wyeth
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YE Gallon Press, 1970. Limited Edition. #499/605. VG. Interior is tight, clean, and free of ownership marks except for one penciled notation on the flyleaf. Cloth boards show shelf and handling wear with light soiling, edge, corner, and spine wear. Overall a solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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DOLLY MADISON: WOMEN OF COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES
by Goodwin, Maud Wilder
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1886. First Edition . Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book is in G condition with light rubbing to edges, cocked spine, bumping & fraying to spine ends, pencil marking to FFE, owner's name to title page, a couple of small tears to title page else still a bright and solid copy. SA 6/21
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Grant Wood and Marvin Cone : Artists of an Era
by Hazel E. Brown
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Ames: Iowa State University Press, 1972. Hardcover. First Edition (stated). Flat signed and dated by author on FFEP and Inscribed by author to a friend on half-title page. Near Fine book in a Very Good jacket. Interior pristine except for author's inscription and signature. Spine straight and tight. Jacket shows light rubbing, light chipping at spine head, and light reading wear to edges. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. xi + 150 pages. illus. A reflection of the relationships of two artists -- Grant Wood (1891-1942) and Marvin Cone (1891-1965) -- with the community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A loving biography by a woman who knew them both. Laid-in are two letters to the editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette; one from Woods' sister, and another from a friend of Woods and the author.
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BOSTON ~ 150 VIEWS: One Hundred and Fifty Glimpses of Boston and Historical Surroundings
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Union News Company , New York and Boston, circa 1910, Very Good Stapled Softcover, 50 pages, 10" x 7", 150 photographs of Boston points of interest, landmarks, buildings, bridges, street views and more.
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Samuel The Seeker
by Sinclair, Upton
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Sinclair, Upton. Samuel, The Seeker Copyright 1910. Apparently published by author. No publisher stated. First Edition. States printed at Western Printing and Lithography, Racine, WI. Yellow Boards with black titling. Used. Very Good/ No Dj is Included. Rare/Scarce. A nice copy.
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Readin' 'Ritin' 'Rithmetic: Northern San Luis Obispo County Area One-Room Schools; Memories, Photos
by Anderson, Carilyn M. And Franklin, Harold A. And Nelson, Bonnie K. And Radford, Milene F. And Dollen
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El Paso de Robles Area Pioneer Museum. Very Good. 2004. No Edition Stated. Softcover. 1929117094 . Light edgewear, corners of book have light curl, small indentation to front cover; b/w photos; 172 pages .
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The DOs and DON'Ts of Yesterday: Little Book of Early American Know-How
by Eric Sloane
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Illustrated with pen/ink images Sloane is known for. (2) books,a yellow and an orange (18x12cm) with gilt title on covers and spines. Paper title on dark red slipcase with signature of author. Slipcase has very minor wear to bottom fore edge.
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