![Terence's Comedies: Made English ... By Several Hands [including Laurence Echard and Sir Roger L'Estrange]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/936/763/248763936.0.m.1.jpg)
Terence's Comedies: Made English ... By Several Hands [including Laurence Echard and Sir Roger L'Estrange]
by Terentius Afer, Publius
London: A. Swall and T. Childe, 1694. First edition of these translations, whose authors include Sir Roger L'Estrange and Laurence Echard. [2], xxix, [5], 324 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary sprinkled calf gilt, joints starting at top; scattered minor foxing. Handsome copy. First edition of these translations, whose authors include Sir Roger L'Estrange and Laurence Echard. [2], xxix,... Read More
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Les Six Comédies ... en Latin et en François, De la Traduction de M. de Marolles .
by Terentius Afer, Publius
Paris: Pierre Lamy, 1659. [15] of 16 leaves [lacking the Latin title-page], 482 pp. of Latin and facing French text separately paginated; [14] (Table and Privilege); 37 pp. [Notes svr Terence / par M. Peyrarede. Paris, 1660]. 1 vols. Thick 8vo. Contemporary vellum, slightly soiled, text a but browned mostly at edges, overall a very good, sound copy. ... Read More
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Autograph letter, signed ("M. Teresa M.C."), to Robert MacNamara, thanking him "for all the concern you have for the poor of the world
by Teresa, Mother; [Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu]
Bronx, 1974. 1p. on Missionaries of Charity stationery. With a printed Daily Prayer stapled to the upper corner verso. 1p. on Missionaries of Charity stationery. With a printed Daily Prayer stapled to the upper corner verso. In full: "Before leaving U.S. I just want to thank you for all the concern you have for the poor of the world,... Read More
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[GENERAL ORDERS No. 20 RELATING TO THE DISCHARGE OF MAJ. WILLIAM R. MONTGOMERY AND HIS ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH A SETTLEMENT IN KANSAS]
by (Kansas Territory)
Washington, 1855. 9pp. 12mo. Dbd. Internally clean. Very good. 9pp. 12mo. Dbd. While serving as commanding officer of Fort Riley, Kansas Territory in 1855, William Montgomery abused his position as the highest ranking military officer in the area in his attempt to establish a civilian settlement just outside the post. As leader of what he called the "Pawnee... Read More
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Read and Reflect!
by (Kansas Territory)
Np, 1856. 16pp. Uncut and unopened. 8vo. Unbound. Minor soiling. 16pp. Uncut and unopened. 8vo. A scarce Bleeding Kansas and Election of 1856 campaign handbill, harshly accusing Fremont and the Republicans of establishing and legalizing slavery in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico. An effective demonstration of the fact that Democrats had to oppose the extension of slavery to... Read More
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The North Pacific, a True Exhibit of Washington Territory in 1880
by (Washington Territory)
New Tacoma: Money & Co., Book and Job Printers, 1880. First edition. 88pp. Publisher's ads in the inside wrappers. Small 8vo. Original lettered wrappers. First edition. 88pp. Publisher's ads in the inside wrappers. Small 8vo. Scarce Washington Territory promotional tract of information and statistics concerning the climate, topography, principle industries, agricultural prospects, natural resources, transportation facilities, and other... Read More
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Manuscript document addressed to the Post-Master General of the United States, petitioning for an increase in mail service to Route No. 37119 from Fort Bridger to Burt Fork
by (Wyoming Territory)
Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory, 1885. 2pp., ruled paper. Small folio. Usual folds. 2pp., ruled paper. Small folio. This would appear to be a draft or a retained copy of the petition as it contains no signatures. Nevertheless, an early document relating the mails in the region.
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The Cunning Little Vixen
by Tesnohlikek, Rudolf
New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, 1985. First edition. [4], 185, [2] pp. 1 vols. 4to. Cloth boards with paper dust jacket. Jacket rubbed on the edges, spine slightly faded. Near fine. Maurice Sendak. First edition. [4], 185, [2] pp. 1 vols. 4to. Inscribed by Maurice Sendak “For Bob with all my love / Maurice Sendak /Aug. '90”.... Read More
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He palaia diatheke kata tous Hebdomekonta. Vetus Testamentum Graecum ex versione Septuaginta interpretum. Juxta exemplar Vaticanum Romae editum
by (Greek Old Testament)
Cambridge: John Field, 1665. Second edition of the Septuagint printed in England; variant B, with misprint in Greek title and sun and cup transposed in motto on title. [2], 19, [1], 755 [i.e. 767], [1], 516, 273 pp. Text in Greek type in two columns. 12mo. Full morocco gilt to style by John Gardner, Borough Green, marbled edges and... Read More
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![[Bible. New Testament. Arabic. Galatians and Ephesians]. Ghalatiah [and:] Risalat Bulus al-Rasul ila Ahl Afasas](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/577/284/1516284577.0.m.jpg)
[Bible. New Testament. Arabic. Galatians and Ephesians]. Ghalatiah [and:] Risalat Bulus al-Rasul ila Ahl Afasas
by (Arabic New Testament)
[Cairo, 1870. Single sheet bifolium, a proof of the last page of Galatians and first page of Ephesians, marked with corrections in pencil. 1 vols. 8vo. Removed. Some paper flaws along gutter. Good. Single sheet bifolium, a proof of the last page of Galatians and first page of Ephesians, marked with corrections in pencil. 1 vols. 8vo. Proof... Read More
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Almanach Impérial, pour l'année m.dccc. xiii, présente a s. m. l’Empereur et Roi
by Testu, [Stephen Lawrence], publisher
Paris: Chez Testu et Cie, 1813. First edition. 778 [i.e., 978] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Full contemporary crimson straight grain morocco, elaborately gilt extra, spine decorated with bee and predator bird devices, boards stamped with gilt crest device (including Papal cross and a coat of arms), gilt inner dentelles, a.e.g.. Two bookplates on front pastedown, scattered foxing, early ink... Read More
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Ben-Gurion: The Burning Ground, 1886–1948
by Teveth, Shabtai
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1987. First edition, specially rebound dedication copy, inscribed. xix, 967 pp. 8vo. Full blue morocco rebinding, stamped in gilt on spine, spine sunned, fully gilt fore edges, marbled endpapers. First edition, specially rebound dedication copy, inscribed. xix, 967 pp. 8vo. A specially rebound, comprehensive biography of the primary founder and first prime minister of... Read More
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The Hustler
by Tevis, Walter
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1959. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket with tiny nicks and tears at the spine ends and slightest toning at the spine. Signed by the author on the title page. Custom morocco backed box. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. A crisp signed copy of the author's... Read More
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The History and Antiquities of Tewkesbury
by (Tewkesbury) Dyde, W.
Tewkesbury: Printed by the editor; and sold by G. Wilkie, Bookseller, Paternoster Row, London, 1798. Second edition, with considerable additions and corrections. Frontispiece, plan of Tewekesbury, three plates, two vignettes. xxiv, [2], [25]-243 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary diced calf. Some traces of rubbing. Very good. Second edition, with considerable additions and corrections. Frontispiece, plan of Tewekesbury, three... Read More
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Map of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties frm Topographical Map of Somerset Co., N.J.
by (Tewksbury, Bedminster, et al) Beers, F.W.
New York: Beers, Comstock & Cline, 1872. Oblong folio. Old folds. Oblong folio.
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General Laws of the State of Texas, Passed at the Special Session of the Eighteenth Legislature, Convened at the City of Austin. January 8, and adjourned Feburary 6, 1884
by (Texas)
Austin, Texas: R.W. Swindells, State Printer, 1884. [viii], [9]-108 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Removed and sewn; title page soiled and damaged, with holes, some affecting text, rest near fine. [viii], [9]-108 pp. 1 vols. 8vo.
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General Laws of the Tenth Legislature of the State of Texas
by (Texas)
Houston: Galveston News, 1864. First edition. 60 pp. 8vo. Tan buckram. Small stain to top margin of final few leaves, ink stamp on title-page and following page of "Lewin T. Barringer, Atty." Bookplate. First edition. 60 pp. 8vo. P & W 4183; Winkler 1243
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Partly-printed treasury warrant, order to pay James H. Swindell $250 for "protection of the frontier ... part pay as Surgeon Capt. Johnson's Co. mounted volunteers
by (Texas)
Austin, 1861. Signed by Randolph and Johns recto. Signed by Confederate Governor of Texas Edward Clark on verso. Additionally signed by Swindell on verso. Cancellation marks. 4-1/8 x 8 inches. Signed by Randolph and Johns recto. Signed by Confederate Governor of Texas Edward Clark on verso. Additionally signed by Swindell on verso. Cancellation marks. 4-1/8 x 8 inches. Dr.... Read More
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General Laws of the Tenth Legislature of the State of Texas. Published by Authority
by (Texas)
Houston, [Texas]: Printed at the Office of the Galveston News, 1864. 60 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Early paper wrappers with manuscript title on upper wrapper. 60 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Scarce Confederate Texas imprint. "In contemptuous disregard of the North’s relentless advance into the Texian home-land, the volume comes to an end on a note of high courage:... Read More
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![Laws of the Republic of Texas, in Two Volumes. Printed by Order of the Secretary of State ... [With:] Laws of the Republic of Texas. Volume Third. By Order of the Secretary of State](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/944/396/1620396944.0.m.jpg)
Laws of the Republic of Texas, in Two Volumes. Printed by Order of the Secretary of State ... [With:] Laws of the Republic of Texas. Volume Third. By Order of the Secretary of State
by (Texas)
Houston: Printed at the Office of the Telegraph [vols. 1-2]; National Banner Press, Niles & Co., Printers [vol. 3], 1838. 276, v, [1, blank]; 122, [2, blank], v, [1, blank]; 54, [2, blank], iii, [1, blank]pp. 3 vols. 12mo. Later boards, red morocco spine labels (vols. 1-2), later half calf and cloth (vol. 3). Early owner's signature on the... Read More
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11 real photo postcards of El Paso and Mexico most signed W.H. Horne
by (Texas)
El Paso, Texas: W. H. Horne Co, 1912. Fine, in brown paper envelope Pass City News Co El Paso. Including 3 shots of Triple Execution in Mexico 3 and bodies of 3 men lying as they fell after being executed.
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General Laws of the State of Texas, passed at the Called Session of the Seventeenth Legislature, convened at the City of Austin, April 6, 1882 and Adjourned May 5, 1882
by (Texas)
Galveston, Texas: A.H. Belo & Co., State Printers, 1882. 47 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. later wrappers. 47 pp. 1 vols. 8vo.
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Autograph receipt, bill of sale for a slave, signed “Harrold Smith,” also with the “scrawl which I use and recognise as my seal,” witnessed “John Rourk”
by (Texas)
Republic of Texas, County of Montgomery, 1846. 1 page. 1 vols. 4to. Bill of Sale to Samuel N. Rourk. Folds, tape repair on verso, some small holes generally not affecting legibility, rectangular blind stamp of Kendall & Sons Leominster in upper left corner, else in very good condition. 1 page. 1 vols. 4to. Document acknowledging receipt of seven... Read More
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![Charter and By-Laws of Clear Lake Fishing Club [Cover title]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/251/828/1397828251.0.m.jpg)
Charter and By-Laws of Clear Lake Fishing Club [Cover title]
by (Texas)
Weatherford, Texas, 1904. Unpaginated, [15] pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Printed wrappers. Lightly toned, old folds. Very good. Unpaginated, [15] pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Foundation document of the Clear Lake Fishing Club, in Weatherford, Parker county, Texas, organized on September 1902, with J.A. Rentz as president, C.W. McGehee, vice president, Boyd Porter, Frank Porter, Wright D. Taylor, R. L.... Read More
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Autograph letter, signed, describing a gun fight and murder of a man after he had attempted to sleep with a free mulatto woman in another man's house
by (Texas) Whitaker, James C.
Clarksville, Texas, 1854. 2 pages. On blue paper. 4to. 2 pages. On blue paper. 4to. The incident started when Charles H. Peabody, a wealthy jeweler, tried to bed a free mulatto in the house of Miles Husbands and was driven off by Albert Western [misidentified as Weston in the letter], his father-in-law. A few days later Peabody returned to... Read More
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