Angling print:”Coming to a Fly”
by (Angling) Robinson, Alan J.
No. 26 of 100 copies. 8 x 11 inches, sight. Signed by the artist in pencil “Alan J. Robinson” on the mount. Matted. Fine. No. 26 of 100 copies. 8 x 11 inches, sight.
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Angling print:”Rising to a Fly”
by (Angling) Robinson, Alan J.
No. 26 of 100 copies. 8 x 11 inches, sight. Signed by the artist in pencil “Alan J. Robinson” on the mount. Matted. Fine. No. 26 of 100 copies. 8 x 11 inches, sight.
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![Die Schiffung mitt dem Lanndt der Gulden Insel Gefunde[n] durch hern Johan vo[n] Angliara Hawptman des Cristenlichen Kunigs vo[n] Hispania](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/869/388/1676388869.0.m.jpg)
Die Schiffung mitt dem Lanndt der Gulden Insel Gefunde[n] durch hern Johan vo[n] Angliara Hawptman des Cristenlichen Kunigs vo[n] Hispania
by Angliara, Juan de
[Augsburg: J. Nadler, 1520. [3] leaves. Titlepage with floral woodcut border in four sections. 4to. 19th-century three quarter vellum and marbled boards. In a cloth chemise and half morocco and cloth slipcase, spine gilt. Minor stains, repair to fore-edge of title. Very good. Provenance: Beroltinenti Library (stamp on verso of title, with later withdrawal stamp). [3] leaves. Titlepage... Read More
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You Should Have Been Here Yesterday. With a preface by Roderick Haig-Brown
by (Angling) Richardson, Lee
Beaverton, Oregon: The Touchstone Press, 1974. No. 335 of 1200 copies, signed by the author. Illustrated with color photographs. 8vo. Original cream cloth, green rexine spine; About Fine. No. 335 of 1200 copies, signed by the author. Illustrated with color photographs. 8vo. The author's adventures fly fishing around the world, nicely illustrated. Bruns R-59
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The Angler's Hand-Book containing Concise Instructions for Every Department of the Art
by (Angling)
London: G. Routledge, 1846. “New Edition”. Two hand-colored engraved plates of flies “including many never before figured.” Pp. iv, [9]-67. 1 vols. 16mo. Original cream cloth, decorated and lettered in gilt, a.e.g. Fine. Bookplate of Dean Sage. “New Edition”. Two hand-colored engraved plates of flies “including many never before figured.” Pp. iv, [9]-67. 1 vols. 16mo. A diminutive,... Read More
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![The Helen Shaw Collection. Trout and Salmon Flies. Limited Editions. Guest book signed by Alfred W. Miller [“Sparse Grey Hackle”], Odgen M Pleissner, Charles De Feo, and other](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/749/757/248757749.0.m.jpg)
The Helen Shaw Collection. Trout and Salmon Flies. Limited Editions. Guest book signed by Alfred W. Miller [“Sparse Grey Hackle”], Odgen M Pleissner, Charles De Feo, and other
by (ANGLING)
N.p., n.d.. [96] ff., ruled on rectos only. 1 vols. 4to. Full green morocco, gilt, a.e.g. Binding fine, signatures fine and bold, blank leaves fine. [96] ff., ruled on rectos only. 1 vols. 4to. Guest book from the studio of the great fly tier, Helen, Shaw, with just a handful of names — but what legendary visitors have... Read More
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Silver perfume holder in the form of a fanciful fish with red stone eyes and articulated tail
by (Angling)
probably Dutch, mid 18th century. 1 vols. 5 x 2-1/2 inches. Fine. 1 vols. 5 x 2-1/2 inches. A charming and curious work. The sole-like fish, its body engraved and chased, is hinged at the head, which opens to reveal a perfume container; the tail, indecipherably hallmarked, is composed of six jointed segments, giving it a naturalistic flexibility,... Read More
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Autograph Note, signed (“joan”), with drawing, to Harcourt Brace editor John Ferrone
by Anglund, Joan Walsh
Weston, Conn, 1980. Ink on paper, two and a half pages, with drawing, on a folded sheet; with a quick note and drawing on ruled 3 x 5 card. 16mo. Fine. With envelope. Ink on paper, two and a half pages, with drawing, on a folded sheet; with a quick note and drawing on ruled 3 x 5... Read More
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Tarih-i Şânîzâde
by Şânîzâde, Mehmet Ataullah Efendi
Istanbul: Süleyman Efendi Matbaası and Cerîde-i Havâdis Matbaası, 1875. 1 vols. 8vo. Brown leather and cloth over boards. Very good. 1 vols. 8vo. Tarih-i Şânîzâde is a significant history of the late Ottoman Empire covering the period from the accession of Sultan Mahmud II in 1808 to 1821. Written by Şânîzâde Mehmet Ataullah Efendi in his capacity as... Read More
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Tales of a Big Game Guide
by Annabel, Russell
New York: Derrydale Press, 1938. First edition, No. 774 of 950 copies. Illustrated from 26 photographs. 198 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Polished maroon cloth, spine and corners in cream-colored linen, maroon spine label. Almost fine copy. First edition, No. 774 of 950 copies. Illustrated from 26 photographs. 198 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. An attractive late Derrydale production, in... Read More
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Tales of a Big Game Guide
by Annabel, Russell
New York: Derrydale Press, 1938. First edition, #486 of 950 copies. Illustrated from 26 photographs. [xvi], 198 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Publisher's maroon cloth, spine and corners in cream-colored linen, maroon spine label. Very goodcopy, small stain to top of spine. First edition, #486 of 950 copies. Illustrated from 26 photographs. [xvi], 198 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. An... Read More
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La Pharsale de Lucain. traduite en François par M. Marmontel
by Lucanus Marcus Annaeus
Paris: Chez Merlin, Librairie, rue de la Harpe, 1766. Frontis., [1] f., lxxix, [i] 304 pp., [1 ,errata] ; 5 plates. II: 8vo (19.5 cm, 7.75"). [1] f., 315, [1] pp., [2] ff.; 5 plts. 2 vols. 8vo. Contemporary mottled French calf, marbled edges. Bookplate of Gustave Charles Antoine Maruie van Havre and small booklabel of Douglas Maxwell Moffat... Read More
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An Act for the Encouragement of the Trade to America
by (Colonial American Duties) Queen Anne
[London, 1711. Consisting of pages 545 to547. 1 vols. Folio. Extracted, torn along spine and lower edge, some spotting and browning, else good. Consisting of pages 545 to547. 1 vols. Folio. Making all prize goods captured in America accountable for duty as if imported from England, with the exception of brandy and wine.
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Hunting License of Dr. H.B. Martin, District Medical Officer, MJSM Railway
by [ANON.]
Bombay: Conservator of Forests, 1948. 8 pp., signed by the Conservator of Forests, Southern Circle, and extensively annotated by his office. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. Original self-wrappers in envelope, the whole housed in a modern blue cloth clamshell box with a custom-printed title page laid in. Somewhat worn, soiled. 8 pp., signed by the Conservator of... Read More
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Les Quinze Joyes de Mariage
by [Anon]
Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles, Éditiuon Jouast, 1887. One of 15 numbered copies (this begin No. 15) printed on Japan Vellum and printed with an extra suite of the vignettes. Avec Notes et un Glossaire par D. Jouaust, et une Preface de Louis Ulbach 15 etched vignette headpieces by Ad. Lalauze. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Three quarter citron morocco and... Read More
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Mt. Desert in 1873. Portrayed in Crayon & Quill
by (Maine) [Anon.]
Boston: J.R. Osgood & Co, 1873. First edition. Frontispiece and 12 plates. 1 vols. Oblong folio. Original tan pictorial boards, black calf spine. Bottom half of spine perished, some cover wear, internally fine. 1873 Christmas gift inscription on title. First edition. Frontispiece and 12 plates. 1 vols. Oblong folio. An account of the adventures of a group of... Read More
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Sketches of Trojan Life. Drawn with a Free Pencil. By an Amateur
by (Prisons) [Anon.]
Troy: Published and Sold by L. Willard, 1847. First Edition. [1] - 44 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original printed wrappers, uncut and unopened; some chipping at margins, sporadic foxing. First Edition. [1] - 44 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contains: The Condemned: A Chapter from Our City Prison: A Tale of Truth and Horror. Wright I 2444
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The American Lady's Preceptor: A Compilation of Observations, Essays and Poetical Effusions. Designed to Direct the Female Mind in a Course of Pleasing and Instructive Reading
by (Women) Anon
Baltimore: Publshed by Edwar J. Coale., 1810. First Edition. 12mo. Contemporary mottled American calf, leather spine label, isncription on title-page, lacvking ffep, some foxing. First Edition. 12mo. Rare in commerce.
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Bibliotheca anonymorum et pseudonymorum
by (Anonyms & Pseudonyms) Mylius, Johann Christoph
Hamburg: Brandt, 1740. First edition. 1 vols. Thcik 8vo. Contemporary half calf and speckled boards; spine chipped, joints weak, but cords sound. From the libraries of Johann Theophilus Hoeffel (ms. ex libris) and Hans Peter Kraus (bookplate). First edition. 1 vols. Thcik 8vo. Besterman 398
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Amish Love. Adventures in a Puritan Cult
by Anonymous
Printed in Florence, Italy: Micheal Angelino Press, 1930. Illustrated by Mahlon Blaine. 264pp. 8vo. Pictorial wrappers, some wear. Blaine, Mahlon. Illustrated by Mahlon Blaine. 264pp. 8vo.
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![The Beautiful Grape Vine by Betsey Saunders, and Many Other Stories Suitable for Sabbath Scholars. [Bound with] The Cowslip Gatherers... [and] The New Year's Sabbath... [and] Short Stories... [Published Anonymously]. [Four Separate Titles, bound as one, with separate title pages, and pagination, for each title]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/094/418/1500418094.0.m.jpg)
The Beautiful Grape Vine by Betsey Saunders, and Many Other Stories Suitable for Sabbath Scholars. [Bound with] The Cowslip Gatherers... [and] The New Year's Sabbath... [and] Short Stories... [Published Anonymously]. [Four Separate Titles, bound as one, with separate title pages, and pagination, for each title]
by [Anonymous]
Boston: Published and sold by James Loring, No. 132 Washington-street, 1827. First edition, four titles, bound in single publisher's(?) binding [the separate titles were published individually]. Discordantly paginated [unpaginated]; illustrated frontispieces for separate books. 12mo. Marbled boards with red cloth spine, lots of rubbing and wear at edges, title inverted, foot of spine is partially perished and corners are... Read More
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Le Père Avare, ou Les Malheurs de L'Education; Contenant une idée de ceux de la Colonie de l'Isle de C***
by [Anonymous]
Paris: Desventes de Ladoué, 1770. First edition. xvi, 359, [iii]; 334; 360pp. 3 vols. 12mo. Bound in full contemporary mottled calf. With the bookplate of the Vicomte de Noailles (engraved by Agry) in each volume. Upper joint of vol. III with short start at foot, otherwise a fine and fresh copy. First edition. xvi, 359, [iii]; 334; 360pp.... Read More
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![SIX SHORT STORIES FOR THE NURSERY. No. 6: FANNY, THE CONTRARY LITTLE GIRL [cover title]. [Published anonymously]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/703/577/1507577703.0.m.jpg)
SIX SHORT STORIES FOR THE NURSERY. No. 6: FANNY, THE CONTRARY LITTLE GIRL [cover title]. [Published anonymously]
by [Anonymous]
Philadelphia: Willis P. Hazard, 178 Chesnut St, 1853. First edition. 12mo. Covers have moderate wear, with early, uneven foxing and tanning to covers and text, else a very good copy. First edition. 12mo. An uncommon American children's book; OCLC locates only two holdings [University of Connecticut, and Florida (which has an imperfect copy, lacking outer wrappers)]. [issued... Read More
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The Know Nothing. (?)
by Anonymous
Boston: John P. Jewett. New York : Sheldon, Lamport & Blakeman, 1855. First Edition. 347, [1], [12, ads] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original cloth. First Edition. 347, [1], [12, ads] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Anti-Catholic novel. JC-NY/AmLit
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The Guards. A Novel. In Three Volumes
by [Anonymous]
London: T. Clerc Smith, St. James Street, 1827. First edition. pp. [ii], 261; [ii], 259; [ii], 266. Printed by S. & R. Bentley. 3 vols. 12mo. Bound in modern brown quarter polished calf, ruled in blind, in six compartments, gilt morocco spine label, original marbled paper-covered boards, .Front pastedown of each volume has owner's contemporary engraved armorial bookplate ("Augustus... Read More
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