Angels and Earthly Creatures. A Sequence of Sonnets
by Wylie, Elinor
Henley-on-Thames: The Borough Press, 1928. First Edition, one of 51 copies. 20, [2]pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Grey printed stiff wrappers, in original patterned paper dust jacket. Bookplate, with minor offsetting onto title-page, else fine. First Edition, one of 51 copies. 20, [2]pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Wylie had intended to sign all of the copies but she died of... Read More
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The Venetian Glass Nephew
by Wylie, Elinor
New York: George H. Doran Company, 1925. Later edition. 182 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Blue cloth. Very Good. Later edition. 182 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Inscribed: "Mary [Kennedy, wife of Deems Taylor] with love from Elinor November 1925.
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The Life and Adventures of Seth Wyman, embodying the Principal Events of a Life Spent in Robbert, Theft, Gambling, Passing Counterfeit Money, &c. &c. Written by Himself
by Wyman, Seth
Manchester, N.H.: J.H. Cate, Printer, 1843. First edition. iv, 310pp. 8vo. Contemporary brown cloth. Heavily worn, lacks lettering piece on spine. Foxing throughout, signature S sprung with several leaves chipped and torn. First edition. iv, 310pp. 8vo. "A worthy successor to two earlier New England practitioners of roguery, Stephen Burroughs and Henry Tufts" (Howes). "Wyman was an audacious... Read More
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Das Buch vom Tabak. [With Supplement:] Vom Tabakblatt zur Zigarette
by (Wynder, Ernst L) Cudell, Robert
Coeln a. Rh: Haus Neuerburg, 1927. First edition. Illustrations by J. Kissner. 245 pp. Supplement 28 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original quarter leather, patterned paper endsheets, supplement in matching patterned wrappers. Spine somewhat rubbed, internally fine. Bookplate of Josef Becker. Gift inscription opposite title “To Dr. Ernst L. Wynder, Scientist, Humanitarian, & Friend … Dec. 1964”, with his ownership... Read More
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Tobacco & Your Health: The Smoking Controversy
by (Wynder, Ernst) Diehl, Harold S.
New York: McGraw-Hill and Company, 1969. First edition. xvi, 271 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Blue cloth titled in orange. Fine copy in near fine dust jacket (three short tears to edges). Inscribed by the author. First edition. xvi, 271 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. “More research IS needed — but NOT research to demonstrate the hazards of smoking; these... Read More
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The Annals of Covent Garden Theatre from 1732 to 1897
by Wyndham, Henry Saxe
London: Chatto & Windus, 1906. First Edition. Illustrated with over 50 portraits, scenes, etc . xv, [i], 383; 368, [32, ads] pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Bound in full brown morocco extra, gilt spine, by Riviere & Sons. Very fine. First Edition. Illustrated with over 50 portraits, scenes, etc . xv, [i], 383; 368, [32, ads] pp. 2 vols.... Read More
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A Short Account of the Life and Work of Wynkyn de Worde with a Leaf from the Golden Legend Printed by Him at the Sign of the Sun in Fleet Street London the Year 1527
by (Wynkn de Worde) [Grabhorn, Robert]
San Francisco: The Book Club of California, 1949. Seven devices of Wynkyn de Worde reproduced in text and one on the title page. Decorative initials by Zena Kavin. Printed in red and black on French handmade paper. 1 vols. folio. Original quarter cloth and decorated boards. Seven devices of Wynkyn de Worde reproduced in text and one on... Read More
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A Sermon Preached to the Societies for Reformation of Manners, at St. Mary-le-Bow, on Monday January the 3rd, 1725
by [Wynne], John, Lord Bishop of St. Asaph
London: Printed and sold by Joseph Downing, in Bartholomew-Close, near West-Smithfield, 1726. First edition. 24; 8 pp. A-C4 A4. 1 vols. 8vo. Removed. First edition. 24; 8 pp. A-C4 A4. 1 vols. 8vo. A sermon to the converters, on the general theme of "true" and false" shame. The second part is an annual account of the Societies ("The... Read More
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Message of Governor Campbell, to the Third Legislative Assembly of the Wyoming Territory, Convened at Cheyenne, November 4th, 1873
by (Wyoming Territory) Campbell, John A.
Cheyenne: H. Glafcke, Printer, 1873. First edition. 17, [1, blank]pp. 8vo. Publisher's yellow wrappers, spine perished. Provenance: Luther Stone (signature). First edition. 17, [1, blank]pp. 8vo. Governor Campbell's inaugural message at the beginning of his second four-year term. He discusses the territory's finances, revenues, taxes, public schools, the prison system, irrigation, mining, and the timber industry. The Governor... Read More
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[Album of photographs principally of a trip to Yellowstone, assembled by Edward V. Nestell]
by (Wyoming)
[Wyoming, Montana, Utah and Colorado], 1901. 39 silver print photographs, each approx. 7x9 inches, tipped at corners recto only on dark gray paper, each captioned in white ink on the mounts. With an additional 5 images, laid in. Oblong 4to (10x12 inches). Contemporary pebbled black cloth Stamped "Photographs" and with stamped in gilt on lower right of upper cover... Read More
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The Swan Land and Cattle Company, Limited ... To be Incorporated ... Capital £600,000, in 60,000 Shares ... Prospectus
by (Wyoming)
Edinburgh, 1883. 4pp., plus a 1-page unaccomplished form of application and banker's receipt. Folio. Unbound, usual folds. Minor tape repairs to short separations at folds. 4pp., plus a 1-page unaccomplished form of application and banker's receipt. Folio. At its height in 1882, the Swan Land and Cattle Company held upwards of 100,000 head of cattle, grazing on almost... Read More
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Letter on Native Soda Deposits Near Laramie City, Wyoming Territory, to the Superintendent of the Census [wrapper title]
by (Wyoming Territory) Downey, Stephen W.
Laramie: Laramie Sentinel Print, 1880. 4pp. 8vo. Publisher's yellow wrappers. 4pp. 8vo. Relates to the discovery of sulphate of soda existing in natural solid crystallin state in Wyoming Territory, with details on how to convert it to carbonate as a valuable natural resource. McMurtrie (Wyoming) 54; Eberstadt 127:497
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The Annals of the Cakchiquels. The Original Text, with a Translation, Notes and Introiduction by Daniel G. Brinton, A.M. M.D.
by [Xajilá, Francisco Hernández Arana]
Philadelphia. Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature Number VI. 234, [2]pp. 8vo. Original cloth, uncut. VG. Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature Number VI. 234, [2]pp. 8vo. Laid in is a carte-de-visite of Brinton, signed on mount below. and with the inscription on ffep to "Henry L. Broomall from Mrs. D.G. Brinton." Daniel Garrison Brinton (1837-1899) was... Read More
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Musiques formelles. Nouveaux principes formels de composition musicale
by Xenakis, Iannis
Paris: La Revue Musicale, editions richard-masse, 1963. 232pp. 4to. Wrappers. 232pp. 4to.
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Les Amours d'Abrocome et D'Anthia, Histoire Ephisienne. Traduite de Xenophon par M. J** Avec les Notes sur la Geographie, les moeurs & differens usages des Anciens
by Xenophon, of Ephesus
N. P., 1768. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary calf, spine gilt. Head and tail of spine torn, small worm holes, scuffed, some light browning of title, else interior very clean and a very good copy. 1 vols. 8vo. Translation of “Abrocome e Anzia”.
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Les Ephesiaques de Xenophon Ephesien,ou les Amours d'Anthie et d'Abrocomas: Traduits en François
by Xenophon, of Ephesus
Paris: Chez Pierre Bauche, 1736. Pp. 224. 1 vols. Sm. 12mo. Contemporary red sheep, covers with ornamental border in blind within a single gilt rule, spine with quardifoil in each panel, a.e.g. Rubbed, some darkening front free endpaper removed, some light marignal discoloration else very good. Pp. 224. 1 vols. Sm. 12mo.
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Discours sur Plusieurs Poincts Importants, de l'Estat Present des Affaires de France. Au Roy
by (Louis XIII)
[Paris], 1616. 32 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Laid in later tan wrappers. Some light browning, marginal tear on a leaf, else a very good copy. 32 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Adressed to the King about La Rochelle.
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Discours sur les Mariages de France et d'Espagne: Contenant les raisons qui ont meu Monseigneur le Prince à en demander la surseance
by (Louis XIII)
N. P. [?Paris], 1614. This edition with the Roman numeral date as above, with “Monseigneur” and “et” between France and Spain on title. This is not the same printing as that with the MDCIV dated title. 23 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Later blue wrappers. Some light browning, else very good. This edition with the Roman numeral date as... Read More
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Les Regrets de Cendrin
by (Louis XIII)
[Paris], 1615. 16 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Later morocco-backed boards. Some light browning,some light discoloration, else a very good copy. 16 pp. 1 vols. 12mo.
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Le Serviteur Fidelle. L'Homme D'Estate. Dialogue
by (Louis XIII)
[Paris], 1614. 26 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Later sheep backed boards. Rubbed, some light browning, small marginal worm trails, else a very good copy. 26 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. On the state of the nation.
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Remonstrance aux Mal-contens…L'Indignation du Roy, Messagers de mort, & l'homme sage l'appaisera
by (Louis XIII)
Paris: Chez Antoine Champenois, 1614. First edition. 22 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Later tan wrappers. Some light browning, else very good. First edition. 22 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Following the discourse which addressed the princes and nobles in arms against the King, is a note from the author/publisher writing that the letter that the Prince de Condé wrote... Read More
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La Harangue d'Achoir d'Ammonite sur un Advis donne a Monseigneur Le Prince. Prononcée apres celle d'Alexandre le Forgeron
by (Louis XIII)
[Paris], 1614. 16 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Later blue wrappers. Browning, else a very good copy. 16 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Advice to the Prince.
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Discours sur les Mariages de France & d'Espagne, contenant les raisons qui ont meu Moseigneur le Prince à en demander la surseance
by (Louis XIII)
N. P. [?Paris], 1614. This edition with the date as shown in roman numerals, with the spelling “Moseigneur” on the title and ampersand between France and Spain. It is not the same printing as that with the MDCIIII dating. 23 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Later blue wrappers. Some light browning, else very good. This edition with the date... Read More
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Regulae Ordinationes et Constitutiones Cancellariae Apostolicae Sanctissimi D.N.D. Leonis Divina Providentia Papae XII
by (Pope Leo XII)
Rome: Typis Reverendae Camerae Apostolicae, 1823. First edition. Woodcut arms of Pope Leo XII on title. 83, [1] pp. 12mo. Contemporary vellum, marbled edges. Fine. First edition. Woodcut arms of Pope Leo XII on title. 83, [1] pp. 12mo. Rules and constitution of the Apostolic Chancery under Pope Leo XII (1760-1829), which collected money for the Papal army... Read More
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Loi qui proroge le délai pour les Certificats de résidence à fournir par les Pensiooaires sur Trésor national. Donnée à Paris le 6 Juillet 1792, l'an 4...No. 318. Loi qui suspend provisoirement toute destitution des Administrateurs généraux. Donée à Paris le 1 Juillet 1792
by (French Revolution) Louis XVI
Tulles: de l'Imprimerie de R. Chirac, 1792. Ornamental headpiece. 1 vols. ca 13 x 16 1/4 inches. Broadside. Folded, some spotting and light staining, else very good. Ornamental headpiece. 1 vols. ca 13 x 16 1/4 inches. The Assemblée Nationale decrees No. 317 and 318 issued in the name of the King with that of Duranthon, Tulles issuance... Read More
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