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By: CARL O. WEDERKINCH of the SILVER ISLET MINING CO.
Price: $2,495.99
Publisher: SILVER INLET MINE, SIBLEY PENINSULA ONTARIO CANADA, 1876
Seller ID: 0009090
Condition: Good
On offer is an 1876 Metallurgical assay and analysis book of silver mining, only a few years after silver had been discovered at Silver Islet in Northwest, Ontario. The diary’s first page has a title: “Analyses & Assays made for the Silver Islet Mining Co. at Silver Islet, Lake Superior 1876 to 77 by Carl O. Wederkinch”. The book is true to it’s title. Throughout the handwritten book, which covers a period from November 2, 1876 to mid-1877. This book has a tremendous amount of information in it, relating to the complicated and fascinating metallurgical process of Silver mining. Wederki... View more info
Price: $2,055.99
Publisher: France, 1822
Seller ID: 0001776
Condition: Good+
On offer is a superb, early 19th Century manuscript relic of Irish literature, poetry, philosophy, genealogy and practical remedies being a 220+ page book self identified by Charles De Vesci of Templeogue, Co. Dublin. While unconfirmed we believe this De Vesci is related to the noted and ancient family of peers of Ireland. The book is filled with handwritten copies of famous quotations, poems and portions of literary works but also includes passages in Greek and some in code it seems. There are some essays, some genealogical information, notes on natural history, historical retellings and even... View more info
Price: $1,455.99
Publisher: SMITH HOUSE LIGHTCLIFFE, HALIFASC, HALIFAX, 1890
Seller ID: 0002193
Condition: Good
On offer is a super, original late Victorian Era 1890 - 1891 sketchbook with drawings and sketches by the amateur, but quite accomplished renowned wool merchant Charles M Dawson who has dated the book 1890 'Smith House Lightcliffe Halifasc [Halifax]Yorks'. Drawings include: The Old Port at Scarboro; Ilkley; Richmond; Tingley; Smith House; Walterclough; Grasmere Church; Bowness Church and many more. Approximately 35 pencil drawings in all. The 7.25 x 5.25 inch oblong sketchbook proper is quite weak in the binding and the spine cap is deteriorating but still all held together and overall G. View more info
By: CLOMBE [?] - CARABINIER VAN DOO
Price: $895.99
Publisher: Quebec, Canada, 1842
Seller ID: 000906
Condition: Good
On offer is a superb handwritten 'Chansonnier a Louise Monnier' dated 1842. The title page features a stunning graphic bearing the LM initials and a graphic with signature of who appears to be the author paying homage to Ms. Monnier- "Clombe [?] D'Orba Carabinier Van Doo" Beautiful calligraphy, a small number of hand drawn illustrations and a full 36 pages of French language composition. Excellent example of the art. Spine cap is missing, the hinges are cracked but otherwise G. View more info
Price: $3,585.99
Publisher: DOVER NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1836
Seller ID: 000800
Condition: Very Good
On offer is an 1835 handwritten Book of Memories in a lovely red leather album. Deborah Hayes, later known as Deborah Hurd lived in Dover, N.H. at the time the entries were made. Deborah tipped in a picture of herself and on the back of another card was a statement of her birth, death etc. The book's first entry, dated Dover June 2, 1836 seems to have been reserved as a place of honor as the reader finds the first entry is a 3 page rousing dedication by firebrand abolitionist, member of the Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania the Reverend Enoch Mack: "My Dear Young Friend You have present... View more info
Price: $2,355.99
Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA, 1868
Seller ID: 0009122
Condition: Good
On offer is a notebook of fascinating ‘Greek Lectures’ taken at the University of Virginia in the mid-19th century. The student, and author of the book, is H. R. Green, M.D. and his teacher is Professor Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve, one of the greatest classical scholars the United States has ever produced. This lends the notes taken here a very interesting air, knowing they were given by an oft forgotten, but very notable Classics scholar (and Confederate soldier) of the Southern States. There are 9 lectures written within the book, taking up nearly 30 pages of writing. The lectures deal mo... View more info
Price: $4,885.99
Publisher: New York State, 1857
Seller ID: 000857
Condition: Good+
On offer is the original handwritten manuscript doctor's case book/journal of a pre Civil War era New York State doctor describing in meticulous detail cases from his practice, from 1857 through the early 1860s. This is not a standard doctor's agenda - this book was superbly detailed as a book highlighting our esteemed author's practice relating to specific illnesses and no doubt for future publishing. Doctor M[athis] P. Greensword practiced Medicine in various parts of the state, from Canandaigua and Hopewell in Ontario County to New York City to Rochester for approximately 40 years. He ultim... View more info
Price: $1,245.99
Publisher: STROUD GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGLAND GREAT BRITAIN, Printed at the "News" Office, Stroud: 1889
Seller ID: 0001541
Condition: Very Good
On offer is `Churches and Views of Stroud and Neighborhood` an exceptional relic of Stroud, Gloucestershire, England's historical, architectural and religious buildings. This book contains numerous accounts of different churches and architectural styles used within but of exceptional importance to local researchers and historians are the many handwritten marginalia additions as well as a more concentrated and orderly section of handwritten notes at the end of the book by local writers and historians E. Hulbert and P.L. Smith. Also, it should be noted that many newspaper articles from the 1930'... View more info
Price: $855.99
Publisher: BERLIN GERMANY, 1836
Seller ID: 000960
Condition: Good
On offer is an original handwritten 1836 German businessman's almanac, day book and diary by E. C. Conrad Wrede. Herr Wrede uses the book for a number of purposes as suggested by the manner of the notes. It appears to be counts and amounts of commercial transactions and a number of words like phosphates, transport, merinos [sheep] suggest Herr Wrede deals in any number of items. The book also contains names, addresses of commercial contacts and what appears to be his accounts receivables and payables. There are sections that suggest a list of things to remember, a page of plans and thoughts on... View more info
By: EDMOND ROSTAND
Price: $9,225.99
Publisher: London England, LAMSON, WOLFFE & CO.: 1898
Seller ID: 000927
Condition: Very Good
On offer is a true first English edition [1898] of Edmond Rostand's brilliant 'Cyrano de Bergerac' published by Lamson, Wollfe, London. This book is from the library of Edmond Rostand, signed & inscribed to him in French by the translator Howard Thayer Kingsbury. Extraordinary opportunity to own this rare first edition of the true first translation from the library of the author and dated in his own hand. Condition: Slight chipping to head of spine. Some light rubbing otherwise VG. View more info
By: EDMUND TERRY
Price: $2,955.99
Publisher: NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT CT, 1837
Seller ID: 000745
Condition: Good+
On offer is an 1837 Manuscript Friendship Book Autograph Album owned by Edmund Terry of Yale College as evidenced by the handwritten inscription "Belonging to Edmund Terry Yale-College. July 3rd 1837." on the fep. Approximately 120 pages with sentiments and signatures on over 90 pages including: Jos. Darling Hull, New Haven; Wm. Russell, Stratford Conn.; George B. Morse "of the unprecedented class of 37. Remember Judge Dagget"; Geo. Duffield Jr.; Geo. T. Spencer Deep River Conn.; Wm. Maxwell Evarts Boston (1818-1901) U.S. lawyer & statesman, went to England during the Civil War... View more info
Price: $885.99
Publisher: London, G. SIDNEY for SIR RICHARD PHILLIPS & CO.: 1821
Seller ID: 0001401
Condition: Good
TRAVELS IN EGYPT DURING 1818 AND 1819 by Edward de Montule. Rubbing and chipping to the edges, bumps to all the tips, one or two dogears, a rubbed smudge on the fep. There is some worm damage. All plates [12] accounted for. Overall good antiquarian condition. View more info
By: EMILE ZOLA
Price: $589.99
Publisher: Paris, G. W. CARLETON & CO., PUBLISHERS: 1880
Seller ID: 000538
Condition: Good
Sensational precursor to Zola's most acclaimed work, Nana, translated from the sixtieth Paris edition by Edward Binsse. This is a very scarce early English language edition printed in Paris. In good condition and would be very good save for some light staining to the cover, dingage to the head and tail of the spine and the tips showing through. Inner hinge crack has a section of text loose. Some age-toning. Gilt title treatment is strong and overall a tight copy. View more info
By: EMILE ZOLA
Price: $85.99
Publisher: Paris, C. MARPON & E. FLAMMARION:
Seller ID: 000539
Condition: Fair+
Printed in Paris, 'The Suppressed English Edition', undated and would be in shape save for the agetoning/discoloration to the hardcover boards and spine. Loose first title page which includes an inscription and stamp. Age-toning throughout. Circa 1890s. View more info
By: EMILE ZOLA
Price: $485.99
Publisher: CHICAGO, RAND, MCNALLY & CO.: 1888
Seller ID: 000540
Condition: Very Good
Translation by Mrs. Eliza E. Chase, translator for the author. Authorized Edition. Super nice tight copy would be VG+ save for some staining to the cover. Black ruled debossed bands over brown cover the gilt title treatment on spine and cover. View more info
By: EMILE ZOLA
Price: $315.99
Publisher: Boston, MASS., Benj. R. Tucker: 1891
Seller ID: 000541
Condition: Good+
Translated from the French by Benj. R. Tucker. American first, very good save for the inner cracked hinge and slight stains to the cover. Light bumping to the head and tail. Bookstore pastdown on the inside front cover. Strong gilt title treatment to the spine and cover. Title page is loose. Otherwise a nice tight copy. For the most part anti-semitic, written a few years before the Dreyfus affair and Zola's utter about face to in fact championing that one of France's most despicable traits was anti-semitism. View more info
By: EMILE ZOLA
Price: $165.99
Publisher: Paris, ERNEST FLAMMARION, EDITEUR:
Seller ID: 000548
Condition: Fair+
Scarce Flammarion 'Suppressed English Edition', published in Paris. Softcover, uncut, cover is chipped, rubbed and dinged and age-toning. Translated from the 24th French edition. c1898. View more info
By: EMILE ZOLA
Price: $85.99
Publisher: Philadelphia, T. B. PETERSON & BROTHERS: 1882
Seller ID: 000551
Condition: Good+
Very scarce title more formally titled, as the first novel of the famed 20 volume Rougon-Macquart series, as La Fortune des Rougon. Translated by John Stirling. Would be very good save for some general soiling, dingage to the tips and a cracked inner hinge. View more info
By: EMILE ZOLA
Price: $259.99
Publisher: London, WILLIAM HEINEMANN: 1895
Seller ID: 000555
Condition: Fine
Rich, fine copy, strong gilt illustration and title treatment and save for some dingage to the tips and head and tail of the spine. Color and b&w illustrations grace this charming book. Previous owner's stamps on fep and a few interior pages. View more info
By: EMILE ZOLA
Price: $485.99
Publisher: NEW YORK, THE MACMILLAN COMPANY: 1897
Seller ID: 000562
Condition: Very Good
Sole authorised English version with a preface by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly. Very good+ copy save for dingage to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. Gilt title treatment over burgandy cloth. Very scarce title. View more info
