Narrative of Sojourner Truth; a Bondswoman of Olden Time, Emancipated by the New York Legislature in the Early Part of the Present Century; With a History of her Labors and Correspondence, Drawn from her "Book OF Life." Also, A Memorial Chapter, Giving the Particulars of Her Last Sickness and Death
by Truth, Sojourner
Battle Creek: Review and Herald Office, 1881. First Battle Creek edition. Portrait. xii, 13–320pp. 8vo. Publisher's cloth, minor wear, front hinge starting. Bookplate on the front pastedown. First Battle Creek edition. Portrait. xii, 13–320pp. 8vo. Sojourner Truth's Narrative is a landmark in African-American and women's history. Born into slavery as Isabella Baumfree in Ulster County, New York in... Read More
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Autograph Letter, Signed, to Governor Ward
by Tryon, William
Brunswick, North Carolina, 1768. 1 p. pen and ink on bifolium laid paper. Old folds. Fine, removed. 1 p. pen and ink on bifolium laid paper. Tryon’s letter to Rhode Island Governor Samuel Ward reads in part: "Mr. Mills, who is the manager of a Company of Commedians, intends to solicit your permission to act in some parts... Read More
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Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung
by Mao Tse-Tung
Peking: Foreign Language Press, 1966. First edition in English. Portrait with tissue guard, illustration of calligraphy in facsimile with translation on verso. [viii], 312, [1, imprint] pp. 1 vols. 16mo. Original red vinyl, stamped in blind on upper cover. Fine. First edition in English. Portrait with tissue guard, illustration of calligraphy in facsimile with translation on verso. [viii],... Read More
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A Sketch of the Life of Okah Tubbee, alias, William Chubbee, Son of the Head Chief, Mosholoeh Tubbee, of the Choctaw Nation of Indians
by Tubbee, Laah Ceil Manatoi Elaah
Springfield, MA: Printed for Okah Tubbee, by H.S. Taylor, 1848. 84pp. 12mo. Publisher's green wrappers, rear wrapper torn with loss. 84pp. 12mo. This account by Chubbee describes how he was kidnapped as a child and raised by the slaves of a Natchez plantation owner. While his Indian heritage seems to have been recognized by his captors (Chubbee believed... Read More
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The Monroe Doctrine, A Concise History of Its Origin and Growth
by Tucker, George F.
Boston: George B. Reed, 1885. First edition. 138 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Brown cloth, beveled edges, spine soiled, else fine. First edition. 138 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. With presentation inscription to Henry Cabot Lodge from the author, February 24th, 1885, with Lodge bookplate.
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Cui Bono? or, an Inquiry, What benefits can arise either to the English or the Americans, the French, Spaniards, or Dutch, from the Greatest Victories, or Successes, in the Present War? ... Second edition, corrected. With a Plan for Pacification
by Tucker, Josiah
Glocester: Printed by R. Raikes for T. Cadell, In the Strand, 1782. Second edition. 141, [3]pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Recent full calf, red morocco spine label. Fine copy. Second edition. 141, [3]pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Tucker's most popular work regarding the American Revolution, the epistolary narrative argues that the war was a mistake for all the nations concerned,... Read More
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George Balcombe. A Novel
by [Tucker, Nanthaniel Beverley]
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1836. First Edition. Vol. I: [1] - 282 pp.; vol. II: [1] - 319. 2 vols. 12mo. Original cloth, printed paper labels; labels heavily chipped with much loss, rear covers of vol. II rubbed; else fine. Owner's signature: "E.B. Finn" (?). Preserved in a quarter morocco slipcase with chemise. First Edition. Vol. I:... Read More
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A Dissertation on Slavery: with A Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of it, in the State of Virginia
by Tucker, St. George
Philadelphia: Mathew Carey, 1861. 104pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original wrappers, detached and chipped. Presentation inscription on upper wrapper. 104pp. 1 vols. 8vo. St. George Tucker (1752-1827) was an eminent jurist and born in Bermuda and living in Va. when he wrote this revolutionary pamphlet, first published in 1796, advocating the abolition of slavery by emancipating children born to... Read More
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His Imperial Highness The Grand Duke Alexis in the United States of America of America during the Winter of 1871-1872
by [Tucker, William M.]
Cambridge: Printed for private distribution at the Riverside Press, 1872. First edition, one of 212 copies. Portrait photograph frontispiece. [iv], 221 pp., [1, blank], [1, index]. 1 vols. 8vo. Modern brown morocco over bevelled boards in period style, a.e.g., preserving presentation label from the author. Blind stamp to title page, withdrawal stamp at foot of presentation. Very good plus.... Read More
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Linsey Woolsey
by Tudor, Tasha
New York: Oxford University Press, 1946. First edition. Illustrated in color by the author. Calligraphy by Hilda Scott. 1 vols. Sm 4to. Original decorated paper boards. Edges slightly soiled, headcap slightly rubbed, else fine. Previous owner's signature. First edition. Illustrated in color by the author. Calligraphy by Hilda Scott. 1 vols. Sm 4to.
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Letters on the Eastern States
by Tudor, William
Boston: Wells and Lilly, 1821. Second edition. viii, [9]-423 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in contemporary red morocco, gilt, a.e.g. with skillful repair of the upper joint, some chipping to head and tail of spine and rubbing at edges, light spotting to text, but an attractive copy with a fine gift inscription reading "General Coffin from his friend N.... Read More
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The Horse Hoeing Husbandry: Or, a Treatise on the Principles of Tillage and Vegetation. Wherein is taught a Method of Introducing a Sort of Vineyard Culture Into the Corn-Fields, in order to increase their Product and diminish the Common Expense
by Tull, Jethro and William Cobbet, editor
London: Printed for John M. Cobbett, No. 183 Fleet Street, 1822. First Cobbet edition (with an introduction and some alterations). Engraved plate; xix, 332, [1, ads] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original drab boards, with paper spine label with the price 18s 6d, uncut and unopened, some loss at head of spine. First Cobbet edition (with an introduction and... Read More
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Neues Hamburgisches Magazin, oder, Fortsetzung gesammleter Schriften, aus der Naturforschung, der allgemeinen Stadt- und Land-Oekonomie, und den angenehmen Wissenschaften überhaupt. Drey und vierzigstes [- Acht und vierzigstes] Stück
by (Tumors)
Leipzig: Adam Heinrich Hollens Witwe, 1770. Three folding plates. 575, [1], [16, index] pp. 1 vols. 16mo. Contemporary calf, spine gilt. A bit rubbed, occasional paper flaws, a few worm tracks in margins. Very good. Three folding plates. 575, [1], [16, index] pp. 1 vols. 16mo. Six complete numbers of this German scientific publication, including translations from the... Read More
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Jewess of Tunis
by (Tunis-Jewess)
[Tunis, Tunisia, 1880. Albumen print photograph, mounted and captioned beneath the image "Jewess of Tunis — costume worn by all the Jewesses". 8 x 10 in. (image). Mounted, some foxing. Albumen print photograph, mounted and captioned beneath the image "Jewess of Tunis — costume worn by all the Jewesses". 8 x 10 in. (image).
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A Man Must Fight
by Tunney, Gene
Boston: The Riverside Press, 1932. First edition. Portrait frontispiece. 288 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Publisher's black cloth lettered in gilt, rubbed and slightly faded. Inscribed by author in pen to half-title page. Very good condition (without dust jacket). First edition. Portrait frontispiece. 288 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Inscription reads "Inscribed to James J. Corbett, a boyhood idol who... Read More
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The Works of Ivan Turgenieff Translated from the Rusian by Isabel F. Hapgood
by Turgenev, Ivan
Boston & New York: The Jefferson Press, nd. Printed by arrangement with Charles Scribner's Sons. Complete. 7 vols. 8vo. Bound in half morocco. Very Good, some wear. Printed by arrangement with Charles Scribner's Sons. Complete. 7 vols. 8vo. Includes Virgin Soil, A Reckless Character, Spring Freshets and Other Stories, Smoke, The Brigadier and Other Stories, On the Eve,... Read More
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Mumu and the Diary of a Superfluous Man by Ivan Gergiyevitch Turgenieff. Translated from the Russian by Henry Gersoni
by Turgenev, Ivan
New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1884. First American edition. Standard Library, no. 107. pp. 7-8 [ads], [1]-131, [1], 9-18 [ads]. 1 vols. 12mo. Original tan wrappers printed in red and black, dated Jan. 28, 1884. Small paper flaw at head of spine, a very good plus copy of a fragile imprint. First American edition. Standard Library, no. 107.... Read More
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The Novels and Stories of...Translated from the Russian by Isabel F. Hapgood. With an Introduction by Henry James
by Turgenieff, Ivan
New York: Scribner's, 1904. First edtion. Frontispiece to each volume. 16 vols. 8vo. Original dark maroon cloth. Heads chipped. First edtion. Frontispiece to each volume. 16 vols. 8vo. Each volume has a frontispiece by a different artist; volume 14 contains N.C. Wyeth's first illustration for a book.
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World Energy Conference. Istanbul, Turkey. September 21, 1977 [cover title]
by (Turkey) Moser, Barry
1977. Slim folio. Fine. Slim folio. Packet of finely-printed material for participants in the 1977 World Energy Conference in Istanbul, including an invitation to a dinner and dance, a menu, and two original signed woodblock prints by Barry Moser, “Leander’s Tower” and “Nasradin Hodja,” all housed in the original printed paper folder.
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Constantinople and the Scenery of the seven churches of Asia Minor … with an historical account of Constantinople
by (Turkey) Walsh, Rev. Robert
London: Fisher, Son & Co, 1850. With frontispieces, title page vignettes, maps, and 92 plates engraved after drawings by Thomas Allom. [iv], ii, 84; [iv], 94 pp. 2 vols. 4to. Half black contemporary calf and marbled boards. Some minor foxing to plates (heavy at engraved titles), one plate loose in vol. II. Allom, Thomas. With frontispieces, title page... Read More
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Photo of "Emin Bey Pasha of Turkey & Staff" on verso" and on recto Show rooms of Kirtmell, Andrews & Co 17th St. & Union Square" Fireplaces
by (Turkey)
1 vols. 9-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches. Mounted. 1 vols. 9-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches.
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![[Atlantic Salmon] Two Unrecorded Prints for Forest, Lake and River by F. M. Johnson](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/819/279/1559279819.0.m.jpg)
[Atlantic Salmon] Two Unrecorded Prints for Forest, Lake and River by F. M. Johnson
by Turner, August D.
New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Lith. & Ptg. Co. Copyright by F.M. Johnson, M.D., 1902. Chromolithographic prints by Sackett and Wilhelms on gold card mount. 2 vols. 20 x 30 inches. Some light edgewear, else fine. Cloth folding box. Chromolithographic prints by Sackett and Wilhelms on gold card mount. 2 vols. 20 x 30 inches. Two spectacular chromolithographic... Read More
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The Pike Perch. Plate XII to Forest, Lake and River by F. M. Johnson
by Turner, August D.
New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Lith. & Ptg. Co. Copyright by F.M. Johnson, M.D., 1902. Chromolithographic print by Sackett and WIlhelms on gold card mount; printed label on verso. 1 vols. 20 x 30 inches. Some light edgewear, else fine. Chromolithographic print by Sackett and WIlhelms on gold card mount; printed label on verso. 1 vols. 20 x... Read More
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Outlines in Lithography, from a Small Collection of Pictures
by Turner, Dawson
Yarmouth: for Private Circulation, 1840. First edition, one of 100. 51 full-page lithographs, printed by Graf of London . Text printed by C. Sloman of Yarmouth. [4] ,94, [4] pp. 1 vols. Folio. Original cloth, stamped in blind and gilt, some minor foxing. With the Arms of the Duke of Bedford. First edition, one of 100. 51 full-page... Read More
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The Character and Influence of the Indian Trade in Wisconsin
by Turner, Frederick Jackson
Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins Press, 1891. Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science, Ninth Series, XI-XII. Uncut and unopened. Ads in the rear. 8vo. Original wrappers, detached and chipped. Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science, Ninth Series, XI-XII. Uncut and unopened. Ads in the rear. 8vo. Rare separately-issued offprint of an early work... Read More
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