Its Why & Its Wherefore
by (Société Anonyme)
New York: Société Anonyme, Inc, 1923. 2nd printing. 8 pp. 8vo. Side-stapled printed wrappers with some toning, and bump to top corner which has caused small bit of loss to cover and first leafe. 2nd printing. 8 pp. 8vo. First published in 1920, Dreier's collection (1951) lists the book as being from 1920, making it the first ever... Read More
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l'Esprit de la Ligue, ou histoire politique des troubles de la Ligue pendant les XVI et XVII siècles
by Anquetil, P. L.-P
Paris: Jean-Th. Hérissant, 1770. Second edition. 3 vols. 12mo. Contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt spine, raised bands, leather spine labels, edges stained red, marbled endpapers. Fine copy. Second edition. 3 vols. 12mo. "Réimprimé plusieurs fois ... avec le nom de l'auteur. L'Abbé de Saint-Léger a fourni ê l'auteur une grande partie de la notice raisonnée des ouvrages, insérée en... Read More
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The Voyage of Commodore Anson round the World
by Anson, Commodore George
Dublin: William Folds, 1818. Frontis. & 4 other woodcuts and a tailpiece, including portrait of a Penguin. 180pp. 16mo. Bound in publisher's sheep (eight pence), front hinge off. Frontis. & 4 other woodcuts and a tailpiece, including portrait of a Penguin. 180pp. 16mo. Hill 1783 for later 1825 Dublin edition with same pagination
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The New Bath Guide; or Memoirs of the B-N-R-D Family. In a series of Poetical Epistles
by Anstey, Christopher
London: Henry Washbourne, Salisbury Square, 1832. Second Cruikshank edition. Frontispiece and engraved title-page by S. Williams, 5 etched plates by George Cruikshank. lxxxvi, 176 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Half red morocco and marbled boards. Slight rubbing to extremities, some foxing to plates and facing leaves. Very good. Cruikshank, George. Second Cruikshank edition. Frontispiece and engraved title-page by S.... Read More
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The New Bath Guide: or, Memoirs of the B-n-r-d Family in a series of Poetical Epistles
by Anstey, Christopher]
London: Printed for J. Dodsley, 1767. Fourth edition. Frontispiece. 181 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary. polished calf. Fourth edition. Frontispiece. 181 pp. 1 vols. 8vo.
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![The Travelling Companions. A Story in Scenes [Reprinted from Punch] [WITH:] The Man from Blankley's and Other Sketches [Reprinted from Punch]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/111/754/248754111.0.m.jpg)
The Travelling Companions. A Story in Scenes [Reprinted from Punch] [WITH:] The Man from Blankley's and Other Sketches [Reprinted from Punch]
by Anstey, F.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co, 1893. First editions. With twenty-six illustrations by J. Bernard Partridge [in first book] & 25 by the same artist in the second book. 2 vols. Small 4to. Red cloth spine and red pictorial boards & second title half cream japan vellum and blue patterned boards. Fine in red cloth slipcase. First editions. With... Read More
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A Bayard from Bengal. Being some account of the magnificent and spanking career of Chunder Bindarun Bhosh, Esq. B.A., Cambridge, by Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee, B.A., Calcutta University, etc.
by Anstey, F. [pseudonym of Guthrie, Thomas Anstey]
London: Methuen, 1902. First edition. Frontispiece and 7 plates by Bernard Partridge. [xvi], 137, [3], [40, ads, dated, August, 1902] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Green linen flecked with white, with drawing by Partridge on plate paper on upper panel. Bookplate of Blairhame. Fine in green cloth slipcases. First edition. Frontispiece and 7 plates by Bernard Partridge. [xvi], 137,... Read More
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The Talking Horse and Other Tales
by Anstey, F. [pseudonym of Guthrie, Thomas Anstey]
London: Smith, Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo Place, 1892. First edition. [viii], 320, [8, ads] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Blue cloth spine and tan cloth. Fine. Bookplates of Blairhame. In tan slipcases. First edition. [viii], 320, [8, ads] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Sadleir no. 52; Not in Wolff
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A Collection of Anthems Used in His Majesty's Chapel Royal, and Most Cathedral Churches in England and Ireland
by (Anthem Book) Bayly, Anselm, editor
London: for J. and F. Rivington ... and W. Ginger, 1769. The First edition to include a Preface by Bayly. Title and text ruled in red. xv, [1], 240, [5] pp. Title leaf a cancel. 1 vols. 8vo. Full contemporary red morocco, covers with gilt greek key border, gilt cornerpieces of crowns and flowers, and a large central gilt... Read More
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![Poems on Affairs of State: from the time of Oliver Cromwell, to the Abdication of K. James the Second. Written by the greatest wits of the age. Viz. Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Rochester, Lord Bu-------st, Sir John Denham, Andrew Marvell, Esq; Mr. Milton, Mr Dryden, Mr. Sprat, Mr. Waller. Mr. Ayloffe, &c. With some miscellany poems by the same: most whereof never before printed. Now carefully examined with the originals, and published without any castration [bound with:] State-poems; continued from the time of O. Cromwell, to the year 1697](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/263/454/752454263.0.m.jpg)
Poems on Affairs of State: from the time of Oliver Cromwell, to the Abdication of K. James the Second. Written by the greatest wits of the age. Viz. Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Rochester, Lord Bu-------st, Sir John Denham, Andrew Marvell, Esq; Mr. Milton, Mr Dryden, Mr. Sprat, Mr. Waller. Mr. Ayloffe, &c. With some miscellany poems by the same: most whereof never before printed. Now carefully examined with the originals, and published without any castration [bound with:] State-poems; continued from the time of O. Cromwell, to the year 1697
by (Anthology)
[London: s.n.], 1699. First editions. [8], 224, 245-267, [1] pp.; [8], 264 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Modern calf, red leather spine label. Title-page of second part foxed, otherwise very good. First editions. [8], 224, 245-267, [1] pp.; [8], 264 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. ESTC R26563; R30534 (“It seems likely that Part 2 was also issued separately, but Wing... Read More
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History of Woman Suffrage
by Anthony, Susan B.; Elizabeth Cady STANTON; and Matilda J. GAGE
Rochester: Susan B. Anthony, 1887. Second editions of vols. 1-2, first edition of vol. 3. Each volume inscribed by Anthony to suffragist Annie McLean Marsh. Numerous portrait plates. 878pp; [x], 952pp; [xx], 1013pp. Large 8vo. Publisher's purple cloth, covers blocked in blind, spines lettered in gilt, very minor wear at corners, very minor fading to spines. Overall very good.... Read More
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Ethnology. An International Journal of Cultural and Social Anthropology. Vols. 1, 5, 9-22
by (Anthropology)
[Pittsburgh]: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1984. 15 vols. Large 8vo. Full brick library binding. Fine. 15 vols. Large 8vo.
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Though Memory Plays Me False. A Story of Anticosti. The St. Lawrence River Isle of Enchantment, the life of William Hardy Eshbaugh and the role he played in its early development
by (Anticosti) Engel, Gretchen Eshbaugh
Southbury, CT: Gretchen E. Engel, 1971. Profusely illustrated from photos. 75 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Pictorial wrappers (slightly toned at edges). Very good. Profusely illustrated from photos. 75 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title. Heller 2:131
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Adolf Hitler. Der letzte 'grosse' Antisemit
by (Anti-Semitism) Reynolds, H.F.
New York: Weltdemokratische Vereinigong, 1939. 1 vols. 8vo. Green wrappers, some wear. 1 vols. 8vo.
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Waters Flowing Eastward
by (Anti-semitism) Fry, L[eslie], [pseud. of Paquita Louise de Shishmareff
Paris: Éditions R.I.S.S. 8, Avenue Portalis, 1931. First edition, with errata pasted to front pastedwown. Illustrated with b/w photos and facsimiles. 226, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Brown printed wrappers. Tear to tail of spine, front hinge coming unglued. In glassine wrapper. With contemporary add for The Rebirth of Conservatism by Dorothy Crisp laid in. First edition, with... Read More
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Sammelband of material relating to Leo M. Frank, assembled by Herbert J. Hannoch
by (Antisemitism)
Vp, 1915. 6 items in one (all but one bound in). 8vo. Early black cloth. Provenance Herbert J. Hannoch, lawyer in Newark, N.J. with his signature. 6 items in one (all but one bound in). 8vo. 1) Connolly, C. P. The Turth About the Frank Case. New York: Vail-Ballou Company, [1915]. Frontispiece portrait, plate. 95pp. Original upper wrapper. ... Read More
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Explorations and Surveys for a Railroad Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean … Geological Report, by … Geologist of the Expedition
by Antisell, Thomas
Washington, D.C., 1856. First edition. Two folding maps, 24 plates. 196, [31]-34 pp text. 1 vols. 4to. Quarter black cloth, marbled boards, hand-written spine label. Joints cracked, extremities worn. Internally Fine. Bookplate of Dr. F. Wilh. Benecke. Library stamp of the University of Strassburg geology dept. First edition. Two folding maps, 24 plates. 196, [31]-34 pp text. 1... Read More
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Prefecture de Vaucluse. Proclamation de Son Altesse Royale Monseigneur Duc d'Angoulême. Hatibans de Departemens du Midi
by (Louis XVIII) Louis Antoine
Avignon: Chez Binnet fils, 1815. Ornamental headpiece. 1 vols. ca 16 x 19 inches. Broadside. Folded, some light spotting or soiling, docketing on verso visible through paper, else very good. Ornamental headpiece. 1 vols. ca 16 x 19 inches. Proclamation of appreciation of the king for his re-enthronement following the 100 days to the military and people. ... Read More
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The Hazards of Holiness. Poems 1957-1960
by Antoninus, Brother
Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1962. First edition. 94 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Red cloth. Fine in fine dust jacket. First edition. 94 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Inscribed: "To/ La Jonathan (Williams)/ in memory of many happy/ moments in the midwest/ Brother Antoninus/ 1962.
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Speculation; or, A Defence of Mankind: A Poem
by [Antsey, Christopher, (1704-1805)]
London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, 1780. First edition, with presentation "From the Author" on the top of the title-page. 52 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Nineteenth century quarter pebbled morocco. Very Good. Bookplate of Abel Berland. First edition, with presentation "From the Author" on the top of the title-page. 52 pp. 1... Read More
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The Pleader's Guide, A Didactic Poem, in two books Containing the Conduct of a Suit at Law, With the Arguments of Counsellor Bother'um, and Counsellor Bore'um, in the action betwixt John-a-Gull, and John-a-Gudgeon, for Assault and Battery, at a late Contested Election
by [Antsey, John]
Dublin: Richard Edward Mercier, 1797. First Irish Edition. [2],vii,57, [3]pp. 24mo. Quarter contemporary calf and marbled boards. Bookplate of A.H. Smith Barry. First Irish Edition. [2],vii,57, [3]pp. 24mo. ESTC T11233 (no copy in USA)
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Modern Pedigrees
by Antwerp & Lamplighter [pseud.]
New York: Metroploitan Job Print 224-232 West 26th St, 1895. 43 charts, some two sheets. Sheets loose. 9pp. of text. Folio. Brown cloth porfolio. 43 charts, some two sheets. Sheets loose. 9pp. of text. Folio. Keenelland Association Library: p.6
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![Kurzgefasstes exegetisches Handbuch zu des Apokryphen des Alten Testamentes. [In six parts:] [1] Erste Lieferung. Das dritte Buch Esra, die Zusätze zum Buch Esther und Daniel, das Gebet des Manasse, das Buch Baruch und der Brief des Jeremia. [2] Die Bücher Tobi und Judith. [3] Das erste Buch der Maccabäer. [4] Das zweite, dritte und vierte Buch der Maccabäer. [5.] Die Weisheit Jesus-Sirach's. [6] Das Buch der Weisheit](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/436/748/248748436.0.m.jpg)
Kurzgefasstes exegetisches Handbuch zu des Apokryphen des Alten Testamentes. [In six parts:] [1] Erste Lieferung. Das dritte Buch Esra, die Zusätze zum Buch Esther und Daniel, das Gebet des Manasse, das Buch Baruch und der Brief des Jeremia. [2] Die Bücher Tobi und Judith. [3] Das erste Buch der Maccabäer. [4] Das zweite, dritte und vierte Buch der Maccabäer. [5.] Die Weisheit Jesus-Sirach's. [6] Das Buch der Weisheit
by (Apocrypha) Fritzsche, Otto Fridolin, and Carl Ludwig Wilibald Grimm
Leipzig: Weidmann; Hirzel [parts 2-6], 1860. First Edition. 3 vols. 8vo. Dark blue buckram. Some minor rubbing, else near fine. First Edition. 3 vols. 8vo.
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La Poète assassiné
by Apollinaire, Guillaume
Paris: L'Edition Bibliotheque des Curieux. 4, Rue de Furstenberg, 1916. First edition. Frontispece drawing of the author by Rouveyre. 316pp. 1 vols. 8vo. White pictorial wrappers by Cappiello. Endpapers moderately foxed, front cover mended at hinge, shallow chip on spine and 1 1/2-inch chip on rear cover; last fifty pages of text have two small puncture marks, affecting rear... Read More
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Estate of Jacob Appell, deceased...Tuesday Feburary 15, 1927
by (Appell, Jacob)
New York: Joseph P. Day, 1927. Each property with photo llustration. 13 pp. 4to. Grey wrappers. Fine, tipped in newspaper artricle at front saying the properties brought $1,423, 000. Each property with photo llustration. 13 pp. 4to. With a flyer for 40 acres in Bedford Hills, NY auction on Feb. 15, 1927 laid in. WH/9/alex Box 1/69/1 ... Read More
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