Philadelphia: Printed by John Bioren; Printed by Russell and Martien, 1826, 1827. Together 2 pamphlet catalogues. 8vo. 200 x 140 mm. [8 x 5 ¼ inches]. 24 pp. Stitched as issued; final leaf detached on first pamphlet. Some soiling to the title-page and edges a bit fragile. Exhibition catalogues featuring..... More
Boston: James B. Dow, 1834. Square 12mo. 165 x 135 mm., [6 ½ x 5 ¼ inches]. 277 pp. Original floral-patterned cloth; faded, joints showing some loss of cloth, label missing, front endpaper clipped. First edition, second issue, originally published in 1833; a second edition appeared in 1837. Rare school..... More
Hartford: Printed by E. Gleason; (and) Press of Case, Tiffany and Company, 1851 & 1856. 8vo. 235 x 155 mm., [9 ¼ x 6 inches]. 4 pp. each pamphlet. Folded as issued. Together two separate issues of one of the earliest American painting catalogues published in America. The catalogue lists..... More
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1871. 8vo. 230 x 145 mm., [9 x 5 ¾ inches]. x, pp. [9]-242. 8 plates, 6 of which are folding, numerous woodcuts in the text. Original brown cloth, faded spine and top of boards, otherwise a good, sound copy. Signature in pencil of..... More
Washington: Printed by Gales and Seaton, 1840. 8vo. 215 x 140 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ½ inches]. 14 pp. Original green printed wrappers; removed from a tract volume, spine paper missing, otherwise very good copy. First edition of the constitution of the National Institution, which was organized to ensure..... More
Boston & Philadelphia: Benjamin B. Mussey & Deliver, Thomas & Co., 1836. Large 4to. 275 x 215 mm., [10 ¾ x 8 ½ inches]. viii-116 pp., 60 engraved plates. Contemporary sheepskin binding, worn at edges and spine, joints cracked and expertly repaired; some foxing to the margins and plates; generally..... More
Worcester: Published by Edward Livermore, 1852. Large 4to. 280 x 215 mm., [11 x 8 ½ inches]. 148 pp. Illustrated with 200 plates of plans, elevations, details, and practical stair-building on 54 plates and in the text. Contemporary sheep, Black leather label with title in gilt on spine; some rubbing..... More
Burlington (VT): Printed by Smith & Harrington, 1836. 4to. 275 x 225 mm., [10 ¾ x 9 inches]. vi. 46 pp. Lithographic title-page and 13 full-page lithographic plates. Original cloth, paper label on spine; cloth discolored and shows some remnants of water staining, spine and tips expertly repaired with tissue..... More
Philadelphia: Barrett and Jones, Printers, 1844. 8vo. 220 x 145 mm., [8 ¾ x 5 ¾ inches]. Stitched as issued, wrappers wanting; fore edge of title leaf chipped at margin and at top edge, and a bit at spine, otherwise sound copy. First edition. Walter Johnson was the corresponding secretary..... More
New York: George Putnam & Co., 1852. 12mo. 110 x 65 mm. (6 ¾ x 4 ¾ inches). 188 pp. Binding absent and spine exposed. This is the textblock only. Some damp staining to title page and edges, but text is unaffected. Pages overall clean and unmarked. A memoir by journalist Jane Cazneau, using the penname Cora Montgomery, about..... More
London: Printed for W. Faden, 1771. 8vo. 200 x 125 mm., [8 x 5 inches. [2], iv, [2], 58 pp., plus [2] ads. Stitched as issued; wanting front blue paper wrapper, tide marks on title-page and lower wrapper, with some discoloration to the leaves. Otherwise a good, sound copy. First..... More
Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes and Sons, 1780. Small 4to. 185 x 120 mm., [7 ¼ x 4 ½ inches]. 35 pp., including half-title. Old library pamphlet binder. Marked “Withdrawn Bowdoin College Library” pencil mark “Dup” on paper label. First edition. The American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded..... More
New York: Wynkoop and Hallenbeck, 1873. 8vo. 165 x 120 mm., [6 12 x 4 ¾ inches]. 49 pp. Illustrated with a frontispiece and seven plates. Bound in green publisher’s cloth, title in gilt on upper board, paper label on spine with title in ink. Very good copy, with a...... More
Hartford: Printed for Hudson and Co., and Cooke and Hale, 1818. 8vo. 220 x 135 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ¼ inches]. viii, [3]-424 pp. Illustrated with eight full-page plates. Contemporary tree calf, red leather label; binding lightly rubbed, but in excellent condition. First American edition published immediately after..... More
New York: Orange Judd & Company, 1867. 8vo. 190 x 120 mm., [7 ½ x 5 inches]. 276 pp., plus 12 pp. ads. Illustrated with over one-hundred woodcuts. Green publisher’s cloth, gilt image of a stem of berries on upper board, title gilt in copper ink on spine. Near Fine..... More
Brattleboro, Vt. Hall & Holmes Proprietors of the Patent, 1853. Folio. 345 x 269 mm., [13 ¾ x 10 ¼ inches]. 4 pp. Text within decorative typographical border. Folded. Very good condition. Advertising sheet touting the benefits of a newly patented butter and cream churn, designed by Orsamus R...... More
Manchester, New Hampshire: 1849. Broadside. 8vo. 215 x 175 mm., [8 ½ x 7 inches]. Text enclosed within a decorative typographical border. Folded with previous repairs to folds, small hole at center fold. Dated December 5, 1849 and signed Mary Bennet. The broadside records the rules which every person must..... More
Philadelphia: Crissy & Markley, Printers, 1849. 12mo. 160 x 100 mm., [6 ¼ x 4 inches]. 144 pp. Bound in contemporary sheep, rubbed, simple leather repair to lower quarter of the spine; lightly foxed. Originally published in 1842, Pedder’s book went through numerous editions well into the 1860’s. It..... More
Germantown, Pa. P. R. Freas & Co., Printers, 1832. 12mo. 160 x 120 mm., [6 ¼ x 4 inches]. 120 pp. Contemporary red leather backed marbled paper boards, leather tips; spine faded brown and rubbed, light foxing throughout, but a sound and attractive copy. Lloyd’s farming manual is filled..... More
Chicago: (ICRR, ca. 1855. Broadside sheet. 280 x 195 mm., [11 x 8 /12 inches]. Printed on blue paper, folded, brown stain in center portion of the sheet, otherwise quite a good, sound copy. Rare ICRR broadside containing instructions to their agents regarding freight, accounts and passenger business, with emphasis..... More
New York: Carlton Renard, [1891]. 8vo. 175 x 130 mm., [7 x 5 ½ inches]. [2], 43 leaves. Illustrated with 18 original illustrations on card stock by Horace W. Wightman. Original decorated stiff boards, text sewn with decorative cord; upper wrapper chipped at lower corner and at spine, wrapper stock..... More
Eu Clair, Wis. Free Press, Print, 1875. 8vo. 220 x 145 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ¾ inches]. 207, plus 4 pp. ads. Terra-cotta colored publisher’s cloth, title in gilt on upper board; minor wear to tips and head of spine. Bookplate of Frank and Ella Crover. First edition..... More
New York: Haper & Brothers Publishers, 1895. 8vo. 230 x 185 mm., [9 x 6 ¼ inches]. 8 [2], 269, [2] pp. Original light brown publisher’s cloth, decored with design of a Native American being chased by a Calvary Soldier, decorated spine; binding bumped in lower edge of front board..... More
Chicago: Laird & See, 1906. 8vo. 190 x 130 mm., [7 1/4 x 5 inches]. 186 pp. Illustrated throughout with half-tone photo reproductions. Original decorated printed wrappers; edges and spine of wrappers chipped, but sound and not an unattractive copy. Profusely illustrated with characteristic pictures of the horrible..... More
G. S[alt]. L[ake]. City, U. T. Published by Authority, 1852, 1852. 8vo. 190 x 125 mm., (7 ½ x 5 inches). 48 pp. Pamphlet removed from binding. First edition printed in 1000 copies. Rare surviving Salt Lake City imprint containing the Constitution of the United States and the text..... More
