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Washington D.C.: The Smithsonian Institution, 1896. Hardcover. Excellent. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Large octavo. Original green cloth, titles to upper board gilt, yellow coated endpapers. Corners and tail of spine bumped slightly affecting leaves, else a very fresh copy in excellent condition. First separate edition, first printing of the first publication on the discovery of argon, which led to Nobel Prizes for its co-discoverers. "Few discoveries have been as dramatic as the discovery of argon in the atmosphere by Lord Rayleigh and William Ramsay, professor of chemistry at University College, London. The discovery of argon involved a bitter public dispute concerning the legitimacy of a chemical element whose most important characteristic was its inertness, and which forced the chemists to reassess the very notion of a chemical element." Rayleigh had begun work to determine the densities of atmospheric gases in 1882. In 1892 he uncovered a strange discrepancy between the atomic weight of…
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London: W. and R. Chambers, 1880. Revised Edition. 10 Volumes. Hardcover, 1/2 Leather over stippled boards. Original, Very Good Condition. Illustrated with Maps and numerous Wood Engravings. Rare, complete set of this early revised edition in exceptional condition for age. Good Provenance, certificate of authenticity supplied, books are from the collection of an historical Australian pastoral family and have not been held anywhere else.
Chambers's Encyclopaedia was founded in 1859 by William and Robert Chambers of Edinburgh and became one of the most important English language encyclopaedias of the 19th and 20th centuries, developing a reputation for accuracy and scholarliness that was also reflected in other works produced by the Chambers publishing company. The encyclopaedia is no longer produced.
Before publishing an encyclopedia, Chambers produced a smaller publication, Chambers's Information for the People. This began as a serial publication in 1835. Improved two volume editions were published in 1842 and 1848. A third improved edition appeared in 1857, shortly before the Chambers Brothers publication of the first edition of their major encyclopedia in 1860. Further new, two volume editions were published in 1875 and 1884, both of which are denominated the Fifth edition. Congruently with this a second series of editions were published in Philadelphia by a succession of publishers including J. B. Lippincott. The 1848 edition is stated to be the first American edition, while the 1856 ed. is claimed to be the 15th. Further American editions were published up to 1867. The first edition, entitled Chambers's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People, was partly based on a translation into English of the 10th edition of the German-language Konversations-Lexikon, which would become the Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. The publishers found it necessary, however, to supplement the core text with a significant amount of additional material, including more than 4000 illustrations not present in Brockhaus.
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia was founded in 1859 by William and Robert Chambers of Edinburgh and became one of the most important English language encyclopaedias of the 19th and 20th centuries, developing a reputation for accuracy and scholarliness that was also reflected in other works produced by the Chambers publishing company. The encyclopaedia is no longer produced.
Before publishing an encyclopedia, Chambers produced a smaller publication, Chambers's Information for the People. This began as a serial publication in 1835. Improved two volume editions were published in 1842 and 1848. A third improved edition appeared in 1857, shortly before the Chambers Brothers publication of the first edition of their major encyclopedia in 1860. Further new, two volume editions were published in 1875 and 1884, both of which are denominated the Fifth edition. Congruently with this a second series of editions were published in Philadelphia by a succession of publishers including J. B. Lippincott. The 1848 edition is stated to be the first American edition, while the 1856 ed. is claimed to be the 15th. Further American editions were published up to 1867. The first edition, entitled Chambers's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People, was partly based on a translation into English of the 10th edition of the German-language Konversations-Lexikon, which would become the Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. The publishers found it necessary, however, to supplement the core text with a significant amount of additional material, including more than 4000 illustrations not present in Brockhaus.
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Argon, a New Constituent of the Atmosphere.
by Rayleigh, Lord & William Ramsay
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PETER PAN AND WENDY
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LONDON: Hodder and Stoughton, 1921. 1st Edition ONLY PRINTING. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket, as Issued. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. ATTWELL, MABEL LUCIE. TRULY RARE DELUXE FIRST & ONLY PRINTING!! FIRST BRITISH PRINTING, HODDER & STOUGHTON, FINE CONDITION!! EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE ORIGINAL 1921 "PETER PAN & WENDY" Illustrated by MABEL LUCY ATTWELL with 12 BEAUTIFUL FULL COLOR (COLOUR) HINGED PLATES. THIS IS THE DELUXE ORIGINAL FIRST EDITION PRINTING, IN LOVELY ROBIN'S EGG BLUE CLOTH, EMBOSSED COLOR FRONT ILLUSTRATION with FRONT COVER & SPINE LETTERING IN BRIGHT GILT. THIS EXAMPLE IS NEAR FINE, COVERS EXCELLENT, BINDER TIGHT, FAINT FOXING ON A FEW PRELIMS & FINAL PAGES...VERY FAINT. SLIGHT COLOR VARIATION ON REAR BOARD!! ALL 12 COLOR HINGED (EDGE GLUED ON HEAVY DARKER STOCK) IN PERFECT CONDITION!! ____________________________ NOTE: THIS BOOK WAS ONLY PRINTED ONCE in the U.K. in 1921. "NOTE: THERE WAS ALSO A "CHEAP" VERSION OF THE FIRST RELEASED SHORTLY AFTER THE DELUXE. IT IS A SMALLER FORMAT, (THICKER MORE…
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The Dramatick Writings of Will. Shakspere with the Notes of All the Various Commentators (Bell's Edition) [20 vols - complete] [WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE]
by SHAKESPEARE, William (1564–1616)
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London: John Bell, 1788. First Edition, thus. Half Leather. Good to Very Good. Printed Complete From the Best Editions of Sam. Johnson and Geo. Steevens. 12mo (15cm). Complete in 20 volumes, with essays by Samuel Johnson, George Steevens, many of the plays with separate, lengthy, very detailed annotations, setting out bibliographical issues, printing history and the like. An important scholarly reference for the time, gathering together numerous essays and commentaries on the plays. Under Bell's direction, these sets would have been issued at a competitive price. Prolegomena, Vol I: frontis. portrait engraving of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, with the facing engraved dedication page by John Bell to His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales. A collection of Prefaces, including Pope, Johnson, Warburton and Heminge and Condell's preface to the folio edition of 1623. Prolegomena, Vol II: engraved frontis portrait of E. Malone (Edward), engraved portrait of David Garrick, Nicholas Rowe with…
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ALICE in WONDERLAND: CHILDREN'S STORIES THAT NEVER GROW OLD
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TRUE FIRST & ONLY PRINTING, FIRST SERIES (CHILDREN'S STORIES THAT NEVER GROW OLD) ! -- REILLY & BRITTON -- RELEASED JUST BEFORE THE 2-STORY RED-BOOK SERIES... WIZARD of OZ ILLUSTRATOR, REILLY & BRITTON , FIRST EDITION / ONLY PRINTING!! .................................................. Very Delicate Book, Nice cover surround, with Circular inset of Alice & the Rabbit -- Very Good++ Condition, small dark area on rear bottom, with slight edge and corner wear & a bit of spine cover paper loss, but Stapled Binder holding well. Complete in 29 pages plus those wonderful Full Color illustrated end papers, with several Fairy Tale & Nursery Rhyme characters, even Little Black Sambo. ( Belongs too block completed with faint inscription -- only Marks). NO DAMAGE, NO REPAIRS! .......................... Reilly & Britton's FIRST & ONLY PRINTING, having 8 Full page Color Illustrations, plus Color Illustrated Title page. . TRULY RARE in this First SINGLE TITLE Series / FIRST & ONLY PRINTING!! No Examples that I could…
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Sterne's Works Volumes. 1 to 6.
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Tan leather binding with red title plate, raised banding and gilt lettering on the spine. ( missing volume 7) good compendiumLaurence Sterne (24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768) was an Anglo-Irish novelist and Anglican cleric. He wrote the novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, published sermons and memoirs, and indulged in local politics. He grew up in a military family that travelled mainly in Ireland but briefly in England. An uncle paid for Sterne to attend Hipperholme Grammar School in the West Riding of Yorkshire, as Sterne's father was ordered to Jamaica, where he died of malaria some years later. He attended Jesus College, Cambridge on a sizarship, gaining bachelor's and master's degrees. While Vicar of Sutton-on-the-Forest, Yorkshire, he married Elizabeth Lumley in 1741. His ecclesiastical satire A Political Romance infuriated the church and was burnt. Having found a talent for writing, he published early volumes of his… Read More
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DOMBEY AND SON
by Charles Dickens
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London- UK: Bradbury and Evans, 1848. [Dealings With The Firm of] DOMBEY AND SON [Wholesale Retail and for Exportation]- Charles Dickens- Illustrated by H. K. Browne- Bradbury and Evans- London-UK- 1848- 1st Edition in book form Early State- Hardcover:-8vo- 3/4 black calf and marbled boards, 5 raised bands on spine with gilt title, wear at extremities hinges starting but still tight and square-rubs on marbled boards. Many 1st edition points are: 2 line errata page after list of plates, with 12 line errata slip tipped in, Cuttle's hook on left arm, extra illustrated title page with 1848, on p. xv there is no page entry for the frontispiece and vignette, nor are there quotation marks around "the Party" in the second entry; on p. 14, ten lines up, "aint" has no apostrophe; on p. 26, line 11 has "fidgetty"; on p. 40, "shewed" and "shew" are found for "showed" and "show"; and on p. 582, the last line has no period, the famous dark plate opposite p.547, p.97 'the register' for 'that register', p.100…
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Facsimiles of National Manuscripts of Scotland selected under the direction of . Sir William Gibson Craig . photozincographed by command of Her Majesty Queen Victoria by Colonel Sir Henry James. Complete in 3 Parts
by Henry James
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Published by The Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, Ordnance Survey Office, 1867. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. Published by The Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, Ordnance Survey Office, 1867. 1st Edition . Fair. Complete in 3 Parts. Elephant folio, approx. 22'' by 16''. Original quarter leather with blue cloth binding, titles & Royal crest in gilt on front cover & emblem on back cover. All parts show shelf wear, particularly at corners/edges/spine. All absent outer spine. Upper edge gilt. Occasional foxing/marks throughout, particularly at front of parts II & III. Inner books generally in good condition for their age. Part I (1867), scrape to front cover, xviii + 43pp with 78 manuscripts illustrated on 41 plates. Part II (1870), Xxii + 68pp, 84 facsimiles, Part III (1871), Xvi + 108 facsimiles & accompanying text. This set covers all the major events in Scotland's history from 900 AD, royal marriages, deaths, battles, letters, charters etc to the Treaty of Union (1706).…
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Collezione dei monumenti sepolcrali del cimitero di Bologna
by Giovanni Zecci
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In 2 volumes. All pages tight, a little foxing and age-darkening, a couple of small tears, page edges age-soiled, particularly on top. Monumental sculptures in the cemetery of Bologna, formerly the Certosa – Zecchi's famous and rare work of Bolognese history, with 160 copperplate engravings of tombstones and funerary monuments erected to eminent persons buried there, along with the inscriptions and brief biographical notes in Italian and French. With views of the Certosa cemetery and environs, the grand hall of tombs, etc.Includes the indices and the history and fold-out plan of the Certosa ("Ridotta a Cimitero Comunale) di Bologna. Includes the material published in 1829.
Engravings chiefly by Francesco Franceschini and Pietro Romagnoli, after local Bolognese engraver Gaetano Canuti. Originally issued in monthly fascicles.
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1877. 2nd edition. Elephant folio (15 by 18-1/2 inches), original pictorial cloth gilt, beveled boards, all edges gilt. Complete with 39 full-page plates with tissue guards, engraved title page vignette and engraved vignette headpiece at beginning of text. Square and solid binding. Rare in collectible condition. Wear to tips, edges, and spine. Half-inch surface tear to cloth at foot of spine. Gift inscription on first blank end paper. Cloth has some spotting and fading.Samuel Taylor Coleridge was one of the most notable 19th-century English romance poets. Coleridge's longest poem was 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. This poem was one of the most important poems written at the end of the 18th-century.
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Traité sur la mesure des eaux courantes: ou expériences, observations et méthodes concernant les lois des vitesses, le jaugeage et l'évaluation de la force mécanique des cours d'eau de toute grandeur; le débit des pertuis des usines, des fortifications et des canaux d'irrigation; et l'actio
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P(ierre) P(rosper) Boileau, Traité de la mesure des eaux courantes ou expériences, observations et méthodes. Concernant les lois des vitesses, le jaugeage et l'évaluation de la force mécanique des cours d'eau de toute grandeur; le débit des pertuis des usines, des fortifications et des canaux d'irrigation; et l'action dynamique des courants sur les corps en repos. Paris, Mallet-Bachelier, 1854. Quarto, 4+XIV+361 pp., 7 foldout plates. Marbled half calf with gilt titles on spine, 6 false bands. Very rare (we found no copies for sale since 2015) treatise on hydraulic engineering, in which the author (1811-1891) introduced many innovative methods and apparatuses for the measurement and gauging of tunning waters. A nice copy, spine and boards rubbed, some foxing to title and plates (text is clean and bright), no markings or creases. Complete with all 7 fouldouts, showing many diagrams of tubes, wheels and other hydraulic devices. Pictures available upon request. Ships by DHL or Fedex worldwide,…
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)
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Silhouette, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Sandra Brown writing as Erin St. Claire, 253 pgs
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Mars 1999 (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
by O'Leary, Brian
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1987 - 1st ed ("1" in number line) - INSCRIBED to include shark-faced rocket cartoon - "Exclusive Preview of the U.S. - Soviet Manned Mission - book: very good - pages show toning from age - dj: very good - some toning from age - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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Cognac a Liquid History (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
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2001 - 1st edition - INSCRIBED by author on the title page "To Anthony Salute 18 03 05" - prior owner inscription "With love for Michelle 26 Dec 2014" - "Seen through the eyes of Salvatore Calabrese, a renowned and respected cognac expert, this book is a personal and insightful perspective on the spirit that earned its image of virility and strength from Napoleon Bonaparte." - book; very good - filled with images - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked, no folded page corners, dj: not price clipped [Price in UK 25.00] - small dime size chip on the back upper left corner repaired with archival tape - slight amount of scuffing - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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If I Die At Thirty (INSCRIBED)
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1975 First Edition (No Additional Printings) - INSCRIBED by the author in pink ink on the front free endpaper "With best wishes and prayers from the author - Meg Woodson + Peggie :)" Rare book to have an inscription - "A rare and unforgettable glimpse into a young girl's mind as she faces the reality of her own death: - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - back two pages are a little wavy with a from the book of sticker on the last page (see photographs) - dj: very good- - not price clipped ($4.95) - a few chips, tears, and edgewear repaired with archival tape - dj in protective sleeve
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Bloody Sunrise
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1965 - First Edition stated - A Tiger Mann Mystery - "...for Tiger is told on his wedding day that he is needed for Operation Plato." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - no previous owner markings - dj: vibrant colors with some rubbing to the black base and abstract sun - interesting black and white photo of Spillane on the back cover - a few chips repaired with archival tape - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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More Than Forever
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2014. Book Four in the More Than Series 8vo size trade paperback; 369 pages Please note: This book has a Mature Readers Advisory. From back: "Lucy - There is love so fierce it cannot be measured... Cameron - Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. THere is no measure of time... But our forever isn't always." Creased back cover and last few pages, worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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Bradbury & Evans, 2007. Covers PC-CD ROM/DVD ROM & Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System 4to sized softcover; 271 heavy glossy pages with color illustrations throughout Brand new, but note some edgewear and blemish to top of back cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
by Becker, Ernest
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New York: The Free Press, 1971. Second Edition. Contents include: The Man-Apes; The Origins of the Mind; The Distinctive Human; The Inner World; Socialization: the Creation of the Inner World; The New Meaning of the Oedipus Complex; Self-Esteem; Culture and Personality; Social Encounters: The Staging of Self-Esteem; Culture: the Relativity of Hero-Systems; What is Normal?; What Would A Science of Man Then Be?; Religion: The Quest for the Ideal Heroism. 228 pages. Edgewear; light wear to covers; worn corners and light creases on spine. Deeply creased spine opens flat at pages 60/61. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. 2nd. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations
by Shoemaker, J. W
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Rare original poetry book with cloth covered boards, copyright 1880 by J. W. Shoemaker & Co. This edition published in 1906 by the Penn Publishing company, Philadelphia. From the estate of my great-great grandfather.Includes many unique poems and recitations such as "To a skull", "Uncle Daniel's Introduction to a Mississippi Steamer", "The Leak in the Dyke", etc. More well-known poetry includes "Song of Birds", "Old Ironsides", and "Bannock Burn" by Robbie Burns. Light rubbing and bumps to outside spine edges. Back cover and interior cloth covered board has a stain at top. Original owner's name and address from 1908, but no other writing or marks. First 2 pages have a stain at top, but text of 192 pages of poetry and recitations is totally clean with light tanning of pages.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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2011. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 215 pages. Signed by author on title page. Stated First Edition From jacket: "(Lucy) wants to get out of Boston and forget her worries about starting middle school and about her father's new girlfriend. Pierson Point is where she feels most like herself, and where memories of her mother, who died when Lucy was six, are strong and sacred. But this summer, nothing is the same. Ian, a boy from home in Boston, comes to Pierson Point...Lucy's father wants his girlfriend to become a bigger part of Lucy's life. Though Lucy struggles against change, she gradually realizes that sometimes, change is for the better. Average wear to jacket; bumped corners and head and heel of spine, owner's name on fep. Autographed Copy sticker on front of jacket; one previously folded page corner. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits…
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