Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain - 1880

Hurst and Blackett. London. 1856 . FIRST EDITION. Three volumes. 8vo. (7.8 x 5.2 inches). Integral publishers advert leaves at the end of each volume (iii, i, ii) but bound without the publishers catalogue in volume one. Some minor foxing to a few pages but generally a very good clean copy finely re-bound by Bayntun of Bath. Half brown morocco. Spines with raised bands, each with gilt decoration. Compartments double ruled, lettered and decorated in gilt. Tan cloth on boards Marbled endpapers. Top edges gilt. A lovely copy in a fine quality, highly attractive leather binding. Loosely inserted is a 4pp hand written letter from the author (" Your affectionate Dinah") to "My Dear Alice" ( her God Daughter, the subject of the poem "My Godchild Alice"), closely written in black ink on four sides of folded leaf, each side measuring 4.5 x 3.5 inches. The letter is undated but circa 1859 and discusses, among other things, the publisher Alexander Macmillan's approval of Clarence Dobell's illustrations for her… Read More

London: Henry Colburn, 1829. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. First edition, octavo, three volumes; 315, 319, 356pp. In contemporary half leather over marbled boards (a little worn), four raised spine bands, gilt lettered red morocco title labels to second compartments, remaining compartments richly gilt. Spotting and staining to early and closing leaves of each volume, author's name inscribed to title page, first quire of vol.1 misbound, otherwise a very good clean copy. Attractive copy of St.Leger's increasingly uncommon final novel, the last before his untimely death at the age of thirty following an epileptic seizure.

1828 Wyll of the Devil anti Catholic Propaganda 1577 George Gascoigne Lmtd ed

George Gascoigne was a 16th-century English author who, anonymously, published a vehement satirical attack on the Catholic Church under the title 'The Will of the Devil'. According to Schelling's 'Life and Writings of George Gascoigne', this 1828 facsimile limted edition of a 16th-century edition is extraordinarily rare – only 40 copies were printed! This edition was edited by James Maidment, published in Edinburgh.

Item number: #11108
Price: $499
GASCOIGNE, George
The wyll of the devill : with his detestable Commandments directed to his Obedient and Accursed Children and the rewards promised to all such as obediently wyl endeuer themselves to fulfill them.
London : Richarde Johnes, [ca. 1577 ; reprinted 1828]

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [2], iii, 20
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References: Felix Schelling, Life and Writings of George Gascoigne, p. 123
· Language: English
· Binding: Softcover;… Read More

1878 Victorian House Beautiful Interior Design Architecture Art Furniture
'The House Beautiful'
is a late 19th-century collection of essays written on middle class home decorating in the United States. Similar works had been popular in Britain earlier in the century, and Clarence Cook's 'House Beautiful' provides instruction on aesthetic details on beds, tables and chairs, room décor, fireplaces, and even artistic pieces.
Note the impressive leather binding on this tome along with the in-text illustrations throughout.

Item number: #14606
Price: $499
COOK, Clarence
The house beautiful; essays on beds and tables, stools and candlesticks,
New York: Scribner, Armstrong and Company, 1878.

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Collation: Complete with all pages
o 336
o Numerous illustrations throughout
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Language: English
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Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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Size: ~10in X 8in (25cm x 20cm)
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1858 Traditions of Dee-Coo-Dah Native American Indian Mounds Illustrated Pidgeon
"Traditions of Dee-Coo-Dah" is general history of the lost Native American Indian tribes of Northern Mississippi and the ruins they left. He claimed to have discovered a network of symbols used by an ancient race of Native Americans called the 'Dee-Coo-Dah.'
Even though the events described in 'Traditions' are disputed, the content is highly desirable and helps develop the legends of 19th-century North American Indian tribes. According to Sabin, this book is
"A record of personal examination of a great number of ancient mounds and fortifications, and of the traditions regarding them, obtained from an aged Sioux chief…The numerous plates afford very clear illustrations of many remains of Indian structures."
Item number: #17727
Price: $499
PIDGEON, William
Traditions of De-coo-dah, and antiquarian researches : comprising extensive explorations, surveys, and excavations of the wonderful and mysterious earthen remains of… Read More

1802. 1802 Webster, Noah MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS ON POLITICAL AND COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS I An Address to the President of the United States II An Essay on the Rights of Neutral Nations III A Letter, On the Value and Importance of American Commerce to Great Britain IV A Sketch of the History and Present State of Banks and Insurance Companies in the United States E Beldon and Co, (1802) vii, 228, 48pp 8vo Half-leather over marbled paper boards, marbled end pages, leather spine with elaborate gold stampings, upper edge gilt The book has been neatly rebacked in leather, original spine laid down, closed tear on rear marbled end paper carefully mended with archival tape, lower corner tip of first marbled page missing, chip on rear marbled page This book is lacking the title-page; the first blank page is present, with the next page being the Preface page Howes W203 Overall an attractive Very Good+ leatherbound hardcover of a scarce title.

London: London: Printed for the author, by T. Collins, Harvey's Buildings, Strand; and published by C. Chapple, Pall-Mall., 1808. 1st Edition . Full leather. Good. First edition; four volumes; octavo. 194; 210; 219; 258, [ii]pp. In contemporary full tree calf (worn with relatively minor loss to extremities), flat spines divided into six compartments by gilt double fillets with gilt lettered spine labels in second compartments. Moderate dampstaining to rear board and opening and closing leaves of volume one, with neat repairs to damp damage on front board of volume one; half titles present in all volumes; original title pages missing and resupplied in good facsimile on matching antique paper. Early pencil ownership inscriptions to front free endpapers. Overall a very presentable copy of this Regency novel telling the tale of the trials and injustices set upon the heroine Alzylia and the struggles of her lover Leonilus to liberate her. Its florid style and the occasional deployment of gothic devices… Read More

This is a scarce, very early Charles Dickens book that was published when he was only 25 years old. "PUBLIC LIFE OF MR. TULRUMBLE, ONCE MAYOR OF MUDFOG" by Boz ("Boz" was the pen name of Dickens). 1837; Carey, Lea and Blanchard; Philadelphia. The book contains "Other Tales and Sketches, from Bentley's Miscellany, and the Library of Fiction" including a story by James Fenimore (spelled "Fennimore" on the contents page) Cooper titled "An Evening of Visits." There are 11 stories in all - please see the photos for the complete list of contents. This is one of the first stories by Dickens published in book form in the United States.Condition:Worn corners (the tips of the boards are exposed); 1/2" cloth tears at the top edge of the spine, small cloth tears at the bottom edge. The front board bows at the center just a bit. There is a crack at the front hinge between the end papers. The pages are in good condition with only some occasional light foxing (heaviest on the title page - see photo) and staining.… Read More

1836 AFRICA 1ed Lander Niger River Exploration Illustrated Maps Slavery

Richard Lander was an English explorer who made his name for his voyages into Africa. After nearly a decade of African voyages, the British government sent Richard and his brother John in 1830 to explore the Niger River. While at the river delta, they were captured by local tribes for a short time. Their voyage did yield grand results – they discovered the Niger River course and outlets.
The specifics of the journey were written and published under various titles, including 'The Travels of Richard and John Lander'. This work is a fascinating account of African culture, geography, and 19th-century exploration. This 1836 first edition includes nine fine, full-page engravings, including maps and views of local tribes.
Item number: #13180
Price: $599
LANDER, Richard & John
The travels of Richard and John Lander, into the interior of Africa : for the discovery of the course and termination of the Niger ; from unpublished documents… Read More

1822 Famous 2ed David Porter Journal USS Essex Battle of Valparaiso War of 1812

David Porter was an early American naval captain who served on the USS Constitution and the USS Essex. While aboard the Essex, Porter faced significant hardships, including the Battle of Valparaiso where the ship was ultimately disabled. Porter kept a journal of his time aboard the Essex, a journal that was quickly published after capture of the Essex.
According to Hill, the second of Porter's 'Journal' is the "best edition" and is more complete even than the first. In fact, this edition contains the first instance of the details of Porter's loss of the USS Essex in 1814. This edition also includes an expanded preface as well as folding maps and notes and illustrations on the Galapagos Islands.
Item number: #12767
Price: $750
PORTER, David
Journal of a cruise made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter, in the United States Frigate Essex, in the years 1812, 1813, and 1814 : to which is now added the transactions at… Read More