Imaginary Social Worlds; A Cultural Approach
Lincoln and London: University of Nebraska Press, 1984. Cloth. Octavo. 280 pp. Cloth hardcover in dustjacket. Paste action to fpd otherwise fine. Light rubbing along dustjacket edges.
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Battersea Rise.
New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1955. Privately Printed, First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 11pp. Pictorial hardcover boards. Privately printed, First edition. Sunned and soiled along spine and cover edges. First edition has been privately printed for the friends of the author and his publishers as a New Year's greeting. "Battersea.....
Emily Climbs.
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1925. Cloth. 8vo. 312 pp. Orange cloth hardcover. Early reprint. Sunning to spine, rubbing to spine ends and cover edges. Previous owners inscription to fep and half title page dated 1939.
Drawn and Quartered.
New York: Bantam Books, 1946. First paperback edition. Paperback. 12mo. 128 pp. First paperback edition. Sunning to spine, rubbed along spine ends and cover edges, light soil to covers. Interior clean. Illustrated throughout. Introduction by Boris Karloff.
The Torch Passes.
James Cahill Publishing, 1995. First edition. Pamphlet. Octavo Pamphlet. Unpaginated. First edition of the poem "The Torch Passes". Signed in ink by the author on the half-title page.
Animal ABC; A Child's Visit to the Zoo
Chicago: Reilly & Britton Co., 1905. Cloth. 32 mo. 103 x 75 mm. 124 pp. Red cloth hardcover. Ex- library. Library reference number in white along spine, library labels to fpd and ffep, previous owner's signature to fep in pencil dated 1906, library stamps to title page and verso, reference.....
Light on the Hill: A History of Tufts College, 2 Volumes.
Cambridge, MA: Beacon Press, 1966. First edition. Cloth. 8vo. Two volume set in dust jackets, housed in a blue cloth slipcase. Vol. 1 "A History of Tufts College 1852-1952" and Vol. 2 "A History of Tufts University Since 1952", 734 + 445 pp. Vol 1 signed by author in blue.....
The Epicurean:; A Complete Treatise of Analytical and Practical Studies on the Culinary Art
New York: R. Ranhofer, Publisher, 1912. Hardcover. 1183 pp. Thick 4to. "11.5 x 8.5 x 2.75" Brown blindstamped cloth hardcover with gilt title to cover and spine. Discoloration to cloth covers, light soiling, rubbing to cover and cover edges. 1" ink stain to rear hinge. Three small chips missing from.....
Luscious Luncheons and Tasty Teas; The Most Modern Recipes Including Menus for Beneficial Breakfasts and Sensible Suppers for Every Occasion
Minneapolis, MN: The Buzza Company. Paperback. 59 pp. Square 8vo ( "7 3/8" x 7 7/8" and 1/4" ) illustrated wraps tied with faded yellow silk cord. Light rubbing along cover edges, dime sized damp stain to front cover, rea cover has light soiling. A calendar of recipes by the.....
New Calendar of Desserts:; 265 Answers to the Daily Question "What Shall We Have for Dessert?"
Joliet, Illinois: The P.F. Volland Company, [1910]. Paperback. Unpaginated. Oblong 8vo ("11-1/8” L x 5-½” W x 1/4”) wraps tied with faded blue silk cord. Light rubbing and fading to cover edges with small crease to lower right bottom corner of cover. Sunning to half of the cover illustration and.....
The Cook's Guide, and Housekeeper's & Butler's Assistant:; A Practical Treatise on English and Foreign Cookery in All It's Branches;
London: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street. 1870. Half Leather over Marbled Boards. 8vo. 524 pp. Half leather over marbled boards with gilt decorative spine, leather spine label, marbled endpapers, faded marble text block edges. Previous owner's signature dated 1886 to fep. Light rubbing along joints and spine.Containing Plain Instructions for.....
An Account of the Manufacture and Use of Cocoa and Chocolate in Ancient and Modern Times,; Together with Copious Receipts for Their Preparation for Domestic Use. Also, Certain Information, of General Value, Which Should be Preserved for Future Reference.
Dorchester, Ma: Walter Baker & Co., Ltd, [1876]. Pamphlet. 32 mo. Pamphlet. 24 pp. Very light soil and wear to cover edges. Chromolithograph cover, pamphlet and recipe book. This pamphlet is offered for sale through partnership with the John Russell Bartlett Society.
Chocolate Cocoa Recipes & Handmade Candy Recipes.
Dorchester, MA: Walter Baker & Co., Ltd., 1916. Pamphlet. 64 pp. 24 mo. Pamphlet. Light soiling to front cover with more moderate stains to rear cover, stain to text margin from pages 53-64. 12 pp. of colorful illustrations throughout. Complimentary recipe pamphlet of Water Baker & Co.'s Mills in Dorchester.....
Moses and Aaron:; Civil and Ecclesiasticall Rites, Used by the Ancient Hebrewes; Observed, and at Large Opened, for the Clearing of Many Obscure Texts Thorowout the Whole Scripture...
London: John Haviland, 1628. Paperback. 331 pp. + 12 pp. 8vo (7.25 x 5.5 in.) Rebound in marbled wraps with new endpapers. Binding split at pg. 49-50 but holding. Hewbrew Marginalia in black ink scattered to few pages, light toning throughout, soiling to original rep. This book is offered for.....
Knickerbocker's History of New York.
New York: G.P. Putnam & Sons, 1894. Cloth. Van Twiller edition, illustrated by Edward Kemble. 2 volumes. 364 & 379 pp. Cream cloth publisher's bindings with decorative blue and gilt embellishment, beveled board edges, and bright gilt cover illustration. Top edge gilt. Light foxing to boards and spines of both.....
Our Country:; A Household History for all Readers, from the Discovery of America to the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
New York: Johnson Wilson & Company, 1878. Leather. 4to, 3 volume set. 1866 pp. Blind-ruled brown leather with all edges gilt, decorative gilt board edges and dentelles, five raised bands to spines, marbled endpapers. Rubbing to spines, joints, and board edges. Corners bumped, light scuffing to gilt edges. Heaviest wear.....
The Garden That We Made.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, [1920]. Hardcover. Colour blocks by the Photochrome Co., Ltd. from paintings and photographs made by the princess. Small 4to (11.5 x 9 inches). Dark greenish brown paper over boards with full color cover illustration and six tipped-in color plates. Few small stains to cover.....
Six Sonnets.
San Francisco: John Henry Nash, 1925. First edition. Stapled Paperback. Folio. Unpaginated. Spine ends and corners are rubbed and bumped, with sunning along cover edges, insect damage around cover edges. Sonnets preceding the Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso of the Comedy of Dante Alighieri of Florbce. With an introduction by Aurelia.....
Japan's First Modern Novel: Ukigumo.
New York: Columbia University Press, 1967. Cloth Hardcover. 8vo. 381 pp. Spine ends and corners arse lightly bumped and rubbed, cocked to the right, small tears and rubbing to dj edges and corners. Translation and critical commentary by MArleigh Grayer Ryan.
Findings In Hypnosis.
Clifton, NJ: Dave Elman, 1964. First edition, second printing. Hardcover. 336 pp., 8vo. Hardcover in dj. First edition, second printing. "The most complete treatise on a vital but little understood medical adjunct, as taught to more than 3,000 physicians & dentists." Some very light shelfwear & soiling to boards &.....
Who's Who in Baseball.
New York: Baseball Magazine Company, 1951. Paperback. 12mo. 93 pp. Light rubbing along cover edges and covers, some light soiling to cover edges and spine. Cover photo of Jim Konstanty. Stats and black and white photos of popular players of the day.
The Story of a Sub-Pioneer.
Providence, R.I. Snow and Farnham Company, 1925. Cloth. 8vo. 319 pp. Corners and spine ends slightly bumped and worn. Book is slightly cocked. Slight foxing to fore-edge. Pages very nice and clean, binding very tight. Signed 'yours faithfully, Sara M. Algeo. Barrington, RI May 1, 1941.' 1 of 1000 copies.....
The Secret History of Europe.; Shewing that the late greatness of the French power was never so much owing to the number or goodness of their troops, and the Conduct of their Ministry at Home.....
London: Printed for the Booksellers of London and Westminster, 1712. Leather. Single volume, 8vo (7.75 x 5 in.) 251 pp. + 12 pp. index. Paneled calf boards, detached and heavily worn, corners and edges exposed. Five raised bands, faded gilt-ruled spine. Appx. 1 inch loss to leather at head of.....
The Jewish Spy (Vols I-IV):; Being a Philosophical, Historical and Critical Correspondence by Letters, which certainly passed between certain Jews,In Turky, Italy, France &c.
London:: A. Miller, J. Rivington, R. Baldwin, W. Johnston, and A. Shuckburgh, 1766. Third edition. Leather. Volumes I-IV of five. 8vo (7 x 4.25 in.). Mottled brown calf with 5 raised bands. 156 pp., 312 pp., 322 pp., 317 pp. + appx. 40 pp. index at rear of each volume.....
The Key of the Revelation, searched and demonstrated out of the Naturall and proper Characters of the Visions.
London: R.B. for Phil. Stephens, 1643. Leather. 135 pp. 8vo (7.5 x 5.5 in) Brown calf, re-backed over original boards. Leather scuffed and worn, corners and spine bumped, some board exposure. Endpapers replaced to match text block. Re-sewn, binding cracked after preface and at rear. Several leaves mended, some with.....