Manchester: Kirkham & Pratt Ltd., 1912. 2 volumes. 8vo. xxiv, 652 pp.; [vi], 653-824, xlviii pp. Illustrated with 43 folding plates, 44 illustrations and diagrams, and 48 pattern cards, each with 2 mounted fabric samples. Bound in publisher's blue buckram cloth, spine gilt with title information;front hinge of volume I...... More

(Bologna): ca. 1902? Broadside. 8vo. 230 x 145 mm. (9 x 5 3/4 inches). Printed on tissue, with prices and notes in manuscript. Tiny hole where the broadside was hung, folds to corners, but otherwise in very good condition. Very rare survival of this list of cured meats with written prices..... 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

Boston: J. G. Torrey, printer, ca. 1838-40. Broadside. Folio. 400 x 275 mm. (15 3/4 x 11 inches). Text printed within an ornamental “greek key” border. Folded, with a printed strip of text with a change of address pasted beneath the title. Attractive and apparently rare broadside which advertises the manufacture..... More

London & New York: E. & F. Spon, Ltd. & Spon & Chamberlain, 1902. 8vo.  210 x 135 mm., [8 ¼ x 5 ¼ inches].  94, 3 pp. index, plus 7pp. ads.; endpapers also with ads.  Illustrated in the text with images of grinding equipment and brushes, including stipple brushes..... More

Milano: Tipografia e Librereia Arciv. Ditta Ciacomo Agnelli, 1878. 8vo.  190 x 125 mm. [7 ½ x 5 inches].2, 112 pp.  Illustrated with one folding plate of flower drawings.  Bound in original buff printed wrappers, a bit soiled with dust, a small hole at the bottom right corner of the..... More

Boston: Higgins, Bradley & Dayton, 1858. 8vo. 200 x 120 mm. (8 x 5 inches). xxv, 9-345 pp., plus 17 pp. directory of leather companies; (same collation as Sabin and the copy at the University of Delaware). Original brown cloth, title in gilt on spine; cloth boards discolored otherwise a...... More

Utica: Printed by William Williams, 1827. Small 4to. 225 x 140 mm., (9 x 5 1/2 inches). 216 pp. Original blue boards, white cloth spine; cloth spine worn, remnants of paper label visible yet binding is sound. Text browned throughout; page 129 torn at inner margin without loss, signature z...... More

Brooklyn, N. Y. M. T. Davidson, 1897. (Trade Catalogue: Pumps) M. T. Davidson. Improved Steam Pumps, Pumping Engines and Hydraulic Machinery, Air Pumps, Condensers, Evaporators, and Distilling Apparatus. 8vo. 200 x 150 mm., [8 x 6 inches]. [2], 115 pp. Illustrated throughout. Wanting publisher’s wrappers. Romaine..... More

Columbus, Ohio and New York: 1895. 8vo. 190 x 128 mm., [7 ½ x 5 inches]. 144 pp. Illustrated throughout with half-tone images and diagrams, 2 of which are folding. Original printed wrappers, a few stains but a sound and attractive copy. Specialty items include elevators, drive belts, conveyors..... More

Chicago, Ill., U. S. A. Thomas Kane & Company, February 1892. Oblong 8vo. 195 x 270 mm., [7 ½ x 11 inches]. 43 pp. Illustrated throughout with lithographs, many full-page images of launches and boating equipment. Bound in original green paper wrappers, title on front cover, vignette of a sailing..... More

London: J.. R. Andrews, 1849. 8vo. 215 x 140 mm. (51/2 x 8 1/2 inches)ii, 10 pp. Original printed paper wrappers. A detailed catalogue of copper and brass good, including pots, pans, kettle, and cookware of every kind, table ware and cutlery; also, fenders, fire irons, lamps, lanterns, candle sticks;..... More