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Full matching nine volume set
Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence. NINE VOLUMES
$900.00Under The Covers Antique And Vintage Books
Philadelphia: Joseph M. Sanderson for the Proprietor and  R. W Pomeroy, 1820, 1823, 1824, 1827. Hardcover. 8vo. Volumes I and III were edited by John Sanderson, Volume III-VI were edited by Robert Waln, Jr.(though volume III says John Sanderson on the illustrated title page), and, while Volumes VII-IX have no stated editor, they were edited by Henry D. Gilpin. Very good in full speckled calf with gilt titles to black title labels and gilt decoration to spines. Gilt decoration to edges of corners. Wear to all volumes includes light bumping spine ends and minor bumping to corners, minor rubbing to edges, and minor fading to spine. Foxing and minor browning throughout all volumes though text and illustrations remain bright. Includes 25 portraits and four pages of facsimile signatures all with tissue guards intact. Previous owner’s book plate to front paste down of all volumes. All volumes except for volume IV include an illustrated title page. Vol I: 1820. Article and pamphlet about the signers laid in. Vol II: 1823. Vol III: 1823. Vol IV: Lacks illustrated title page and contains no illustrations. Two small holes to leather on front board. Vol V: 1824. Two very small punctures to leather on front hinge and one to leather on rear hinge. Front interior hinge is starting though binding remains tight and secure. Vol V: 1824. Small hole to leather on rear hinge and very small area of scuffing to both front and rear boards. Vol VI: 1827. Two very small holes to leather on rear hinge. Vol VII: 1827. Small hole to leather on rear hinge. Vol VIII: 1827. Four small holes to leather on hinges and a sliver of loss to leather at foot of rear board. Vol IX: 1927. Three holes to leather on front board and one hole to the rear board. More photos available. This set may include extra shipping charges.Â
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Two scarce pharmacopoeiae from the 1780s
Pharmacopoeia Collegii Regalis Medicorum Londinensis [bound with] Pharmacopoeia Reformata In Usum Noscomii Londinensis
$203.18 *Two fascinating pharmacopoeia volumes bound together, the first being produced in 1788 by The Royal College Of Physicians and listing all its members as of October 1787, the second being written ‘in house’ by Thomas Guy six years earlier for use at his eponymous hospital. A little toning and minor marking, but in general all in VG internal order. Contemporary signature to first title page. Bound in full leather with red leather titlepiece. Wear to edges, but binding holding firm. Both books scarce, with only one and three copies in world libraries respectively. 32mo. i. xxiv, 156pp; ii. 60pp
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A remarkable collection of 100 Catalonian songs
Cançoner Popular [Serie 1-3] [SIGNED]
$338.63 *The original three series of popular Catalonian songs, 100 in total, published between 1901 and 1913 and bound as a single volume. Signed and dedicated by Capmany to half title, in 1953, one year before his death. A remarkable collection, each song illustrated, many by leading artists, with accompanying lyrics, score and notes on the work. In VG order throughout. Stock quality and paper sizes vary, but bar occasional spotting and toning to page edges, all is clean and bright. Binding is quarter white leather, a little marked, with four raised bands with gilt titling and decoration. Front board is paper-covered with cover from third series, this fact discreetly covered by paper patch. A little marked, moreso to rear. A unique copy of an important item. 8vo. Unpaginated
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Parisian arts journal aimed at ex-pat Americans
The Quartier Latin July 1896 – February 1897 [7 Issues]
$338.63 *The first seven issues of this remarkable Parisian arts journal aimed at ex-pat Americans, bound in one volume. Most attractively produced, not least in its advertising, with each issue sporting a series of Belle Epoque red and black printed advertisements, each credited to a different named artist. Bar a couple of minor spots, in VG+, clean and bright order throughout. Smartly bound in brown half leather with five raised bands and gilt titling to spine, over pale brown cloth. Light edgewear only. Highly recommended for its insight into (and output from) the American arts community in Paris at the turn of the century. 8vo. 233pp + advertising matter
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Handsome set of Wyse's major Panama Canal works
LE CANAL DE PANAMA L’Isthme Américain Explorations Comparaison Des Traces Étudiées Négociations Etat Des Travaux [SIGNED]
$406.36 *Bound with Canal Interocéanique de Panama, Mission de 1890/1891 en Colombie, Rapport Général, Achille Heymann, 1891, Paris. Handsomely rebound set of Wyse’s two major works on the Panama Canal, both presentation copies and signed by him. Dedication to first blank dated May 1900, presenting the volume to the Bibliotheque Francaise in Syndey, Australia. The second work is more simply signed “Hommage de l’auteur – L N Bonaparte Wyse” to half title. There is a library stamp to each title page, but no other indications of library use. Three large fold out maps and plans present as required, along with fold-out table of the various plans and schemes submitted for the canal. First map has closed tear which has been effectively, if slightly crudely, repaired to rear, and all maps are a little grubby to creases. Now attractively rebound in green quarter leather with gilt tilting to spine and marbled paper-covered boards to match endpapers. Scare signed thus. French language. 4to. [6] 401pp [4] 154pp
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A socially progressive Dutch industry revealed
A Pilgrimage Into Yeast-Land June 9th 1893
$474.08 *Remarkable presentation portfolio commemorating a visit by members of the National Association Of Master Bakers and Confectioners from the UK to the Agneta-Park, Delft, site of the Netherland Yeast And Spirit Manufactory. The contents, printed on sheets c.320x440mm, include: contents sheet, single sided, printed red and black; 12pp transcript of press reports of the event; 8pp summary of employee conditions and benefits at the company; and 18 full size sheets with various plates. The first of these is a commemorative certificate presented to attendee Mr R W van Stolk, the second is a colour printed chart summarising the financial performance of the business, and the remaining 16 sheets show one or more mono photographs of the plant, its directors, Agneta-Park and the events of June 9th, many of which were taken by the pioneering Dutch photographer Henri de Louw. In general VG order throughout with some toning to stock, occasional corner creasing and light marking. Of the text elements, the press reports section is heavily toned to front page and the rear sheet has a substantial closed tear. All is presented in a green cloth portfolio with gilt titling and black decoration to front panel. This a little marked and lightly worn to edges with some marking to rear. Portfolio ties are absent. A remarkable glimpse of a socially progressive Dutch industry on the international stage. Scarce. Oblong elephant folio. [1], 12pp, 18pp + 18 plates.
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Gutbirio's three Syriac biblical masterworks
Novum Testamentum Syriace; Notae Criticae In Novum Testamentum Syriacum; Lexicon Syriacum
$541.81 *Gutbirio’s three Syriac biblical masterworks, published between 1664 and 1667 and bound in a single volume. His Syriac (or Syriac Aramaic) translation and printing of the new testament (1664, paginated from rear) is accompanied by a Syriac/Latin lexicon and new testament concordance (both 1667), with appendices and indexes. There is some foxing and toning, but in general all is in VG internal order bar insect damage to leading edge of first few pages. Engraved title not present. Original boards and endpapers have been sympathetically rebacked in brown calf with new title label. A handsome and significant volume. 12mo. [32], 604pp; [8], 146pp [64]; [8] 55pp
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Complete run of scarce literary and arts journal
THE BUTTERFLY A Humourous And Artistic Monthly [Complete Run 1893-1894, 1899-1900]
$1,015.89 *A complete run of The Butterfly in both its incarnations, the ten issues from May 1893 to February 1894 published by Walter Haddon, and the second twelve from March 1899 to February 1900 published from the offices of The Idler (Grant Richards). Bound in four volumes. Much of literary and artistic interest throughout with a roll-call of late Victorian contributors including Laurence Housman, Max Beerbohm, Joseph Pennell, H G Wells (anonymously) and Baron Corvo. First run is bound in two volumes in VG+, clean and bright internal order. Marbling to all edges of block. Paper covers and title pages for each issue bound to rear. Uniform red cloth with half red leather this well worn, with five raised bands and gilt titling to spine. End of volume two includes the best “we are ceasing publication” notice ever written. Second run bound in two non-matching volumes. Vol. one (iii) in VG+ clean and bright order bar some toning to endpapers. Single cover bound to rear. Smart pale brown cloth with bright gilt titling to spine. Vol. two (iv) more handsomely presented with attractive gilt decoration to front and spine of cream cloth, this lightly bumped and a little dulled. Again, all in VG+ internal order. A rare opportunity to obtain a complete run of this most interesting and engaging periodical. All 8vo, though i and ii narrower. i. 384pp + covers and titles; ii. 250pp + covers and titles; iii.278pp [2]; iv. 294ppÂ
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Limited edition with original print
CUTTING AWAY The Linocuts of Robert Gillmor [Signed Limited Edition With Original Print]
$1,015.89 *This is the special limited edition of 50 copies only, bound in half leather, signed and numbered by Gillmor to half title and accompanied by an original signed linocut. This is copy no.14 and the accompanying laid in print, ‘Preening Pair’, is similarly numbered. Book is in fine internal order, with Gillmor’s magnificent work showing well throughout. Half dark cream leather with marbled paper-covered boards. Only issue with the book is some light shelfwear to bottom edge of boards – hence ‘near fine’ classification. Presented in yellow cloth-covered slip case (NB. not d/j), this with some light marking, a little mottling to base and light wear only. Lino cut is in fine condition. Image is c.21 x 18cm on c.30 x 26cm sheet. Scarce in this limited edition. Folio. 180pp
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Illustrated review of Bordeaux wine and wineries
LES VINS DE BORDEAUX Les Richesses Gastronomiques De La France Les Vins De Bordeaux Première Partie Généralités, Culture, Vendanges, Classification, Châteaux Vinicoles Crus Classés
$1,185.20 *Lorbac’s review of Bordeaux wine and wineries, complete with two maps, one coloured, numerous engravings and 14 additional full page plates. Exceptionally scarce, being one of a three volume series which also included the environs of Bordeaux and the wines of Saint-Émilion. All five crus classés are covered with illustrations of most châteaux. Occasional light marking and a little edgewear, but for the most part all in VG internal order. The maps and plates present particularly well. Large format (c.360x280mm) and now most handsomely rebound in half burgundy leather with attractive silk-patterned burgundy cloth. Five raised bands to spine with gilt titling and Bacchus motifs to compartments. An attractive gift for any Bordeaux wine lover. French language. Folio. 154pp + plates
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A most attractive Common Prayer, Bible and Psalms
The Booke Of Common Prayer (1611) / The Bible (1610) / The Whole Booke Of Psalmes (1619)
$6,095.33 *A most attractive Common Prayer, Bible and Psalms bound in a single volume, professionally and sympathetically restored in 1993 by Brignell Bookbinders of Cambridge. Large 4to format (c.280x170mm), in heavy full leather boards, with tarnished gilt to all edges of block.The Booke Of Common Prayer, With The Psalter Or Psalmes Of David. Of That Translation Which Is Appointed To Be Used In Churches. Robert Barker, 1611. The Bible, That Is, The Holy Scriptures contained in the Old and New Testament, Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the best Translations in divers Languages, Robert Barker, 1610.The Whole Booke Of Psalmes. Collected, Into English Meeter, By Thomas Sternhold, Iohn Hopkins, and others: Conferred with the Hebrew, with apt Notes to Sing them withall. Printed for the Companie of Stationers 1619.Restoration work is largely confined to the first few pages of the Book of Common Prayer and the final few of the Psalms. The BCP woodcut title is relaid on a new sheet while the following few pages show edge repairs. This is all well done. There is some toning, occasional spotting and marking, as to be expected, but in general all is in good internal order. Occasional marginal notes, but these infrequent. The Bible is likely Herbert 301 a reprint of Herbert 210 of 1592, with revised engraved title showing new Royal arms cut in to replace the dragon with the unicorn. This is repeated for the New Testament title. All follows in order from A2 to Nnnnn4 and the completion of the Second Table. Again all is in good order throughout, with occasional marking, minor edge loss and one or two small closed tears, but these minor. The copy of Sternhold’s psalms is close to the edition held by the University of Illinois (STC2563), which has pages 53 and 78 misnumbered as 35 and 87. In this imprint only 78 is so misnumbered. The psalms are presented in single column black letter, with musical notation, lacking leaf 150/151 and all matter after signature P5. The final two leaves present here have been well restored.All presented in heavy well worn leather with marbled endpapers, with matching paper used to cover strengthened hinges. Backstrip has been expertly relaid.
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Extravagantly produced woodcuts with Biblical text
The Book Of Ruth
$2,370.41 *No.103 from an edition of 125, this extravagantly produced boxed set of 18 colour woodcuts, each signed by Grunberg, is in fine/as new condition throughout. Each image is accompanied by Hebrew biblical text from the book of Ruth, and a free translation into English by Linda Zisquit who also provides an introduction. Each woodcut sheet is c.45x50cm with text facing. Smart black folio box, with purple lining, and bright gilt titling to front and spine.Â
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