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A Journey Through Persia, Armenia, And Asia Minor, To Constantinople, In The Years 1808 And 1809; [WITH] A Second Journey Through Persia, Armenia, And Asia Minor, To Constantinople, Between The Years 1810 and 1816. With A Journal Of The Voyage By The Brazils and Bombay To The Persian Gulf by Morier, James - 1818
by Morier, James
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A Journey Through Persia, Armenia, And Asia Minor, To Constantinople, In The Years 1808 And 1809; [WITH] A Second Journey Through Persia, Armenia, And Asia Minor, To Constantinople, Between The Years 1810 and 1816. With A Journal Of The Voyage By The Brazils and Bombay To The Persian Gulf
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London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, And Brown, 1818. First editions. Hardcover. Modern half calf and tan cloth, raised bands, spine labels in black and red lettered in gilt. Near fine. 2 vols. 437 & 435 pages. 4to, 28.5 x 24 cm. Seventeen aquatints, three engraved folding plates, and nine engraved plates, most after designs by the author. Index. Lacks errata sheet, half title and list of plates re first journey. Engraved frontispiece, four hand-colored aquatints (two folding, twelve uncolored aquatints, two maps, and forty-seven wood engravings. Errata sheet. Index, half-title, and list of plates re second journey. Best known as the author of "The Adventures of Haji Baba of Ispehan," Morier was an old Near East hand, having been born in Smyrna where his father was Consul-General of the Levant Company in Constantinople. As private secretary to Sir Harford Jones, British Ambassador to the Shah, Morier attended the preliminary negotiations of the infamous treaty of 1812 in Teheran between Britain and Persia. Britain's subsequent failure to uphold her part of the alliance in supporting Persia against the Russian advance in Azerbaijan led to the eclipse of the British star at the Qajar court. ABBEY TRAVEL 357, 358. Two bookplates first "Journey," one armorial, one bookplate "Second Journey." Fold out maps toned, some plate offsetting to text more predominant in Volume I, four hand-oolored aquatints, Volume II, clean, bright and fresh.
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HARPER'S Pictorial History of the Civil War Part First and Part Second
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New York: McDonnell Bros., 1866 Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. Large brown two-volume Civil War book set with a gilt cover title. Five inch top spine cover chip and a one and one half inch bottom spine chip to volume 1. Volume 2 has a top chip/slight gouge at the spine top and a small chip at the bottom spine. Covers with light to moderate worming. Shaken and cracked bindings with a few loose pages and some old taped tears. The first 8 pages (from the title page) to the second volume are loose from binding and present. Fair minus to Fair plus condition. About 16-1/2 x 12 with 836 total pages. Illustrated, plus maps. Rare two-volume Civil War set (1866 and 1868)! .
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The Kelmscott Press and William Morris Master-Craftsman
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London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1924. First Edition. hardcover. Fine. 9 3/8" × 6 1/8" × 1". The Kelmscott Press and William Morris Master-Craftsman; by Sparling, H. Halliday. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited. Printed by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. 1924. First Edition. First Printing. Tall 8vo: 9 3/8" x 6 1/8" x 1" (23.8 x 15.6 x 2.5 cm). Bound in publisher's original hardcover quarter Holland-backed blue paper boards, with white linen spine and paper title label. Uncut. [ix], [1], 176, [4] pp. Photogravure frontispiece portrait of Morris engraved by Emery Walker from a photograph by Sparling, with tissue guard present. Includes 16 plates and examples of types and illustrations from the Kelmscott Press. Henry Halliday Sparling (1860–1924) provides an informative history of William Morris's Press. Sparling was a former Kelmscott Press employee and as the husband of Morris's daughter, May Morris, from 1890–1898, was keenly familiar with Morris and his Press. Sparling provides a…
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Six Years' Residence In The Australian Provinces, Ending In 1839; Exhibiting Their Capabilities Of Colonization, And Containing The History, Trade, Population, Extent, Resources, &c, &c. Of New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, South Australia, And Port Philip; With An Account Of New Zealand
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London: Smith, Elder, & Co, 1839. First edition. Hardcover. Modern quarter dark green morocco and matching cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Fine. 360 pages. 18.5 x 11.5 cm. Large color fold out map in excellent condition. First few leave of text slightly toned, balance generally clean. Bookplate. Only edition of a very scarce account of New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, Port Philip, South Australia, and New Zealand by an early colonist, whose compendious account includes description of the historical and social background of the various "provinces". BAGNALL. 3354. BILLOT. 156; FERGUSON. 2799.
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Weimar: Count Harry Kessler at the Cranach Press, 1931. First edition. Hardcover. Quarter vellum and gilt lettered tan parchment boards. Fine in fine plain wrapper in matching fine board slipcase. 31 pages, 26 x 13.5 cm. Limited edition, copy 180 of 200 designed by Count Harry Kessler: printed in red and black in Jenson Antiqua on hand-made Maillol Kessler paper with watermark of the Cranach Press. 11 wood engraved illustrations (seven are full page) and 18 initials by Eric Gill. Laid-in, "Former Publications Of The Cranach Press." which lists three tittles -- The Ecologues of Virgil, Hamlet & The Duinese Elegies. An almost as new copy save for a few small toned fore-edge spots. THE ARTIST AND THE BOOK. 121. EVAN GILL 284.
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Historie/ ende het leven van den aldermachtichsten ende victorieusten keyser Caerle de Vijfde van dien name. Inden welcken niet alleen beschreven en zijn de .. daden vanden selven Prince/ maer oock de merckelijckste saken die over alle de werelt/ insonderheyt inde Oost ende West-Indyen geschiet zijn. Eerstmael in Italiaensche tale beschreven.
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Amsterdam, Jacob Pietersz. Paets, 1610.Folio. Contemporary vellum. With printed title within engraved border and 18 engraved portraits by N. de Clerck in text. (2),221,(8) lvs.Second Dutch edition, first Italian edition was published in Venice in 1560 La vita dell' invitissimo imperator Carlo Quinto, first published in Dutch in Antwerp in 1570. - 'A general history of the time of Charles V, noting European expansion in both eastern and western hemispheres and its impact in Europe' (James Ford Bell Library U8). 'This highly esteemed biography of Charles V, includes an account of all the events, which took place during the years 1500-1560, and especially of all the achievements of the Spaniards in America' (Muller, America, p.365). Dealing at length with the conquests of the Spaniards in Mexico and Peru. - (Margins first 2 lvs sl. dam.; tear in 1 leaf; some wormholes; waterstained). - Rare.Cf. Cat. NHSM I, p.565; Not in Tiele; Sabin 97678; European Americana 610/111.
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Voyages du professeur Pallas, dans plusieurs provinces de l'empire de Russie et dans l'Asie septentrionale; traduits de l'Allemand par le C. Gauthier de la Peyronie. Nouvelle édition, revue et enrichie de notes par les CC. Lamarck & Langlès.
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Paris, Maradan, 1794.8 volumes + atlas volume. 8vo and large 4to. Contemporary half calf (some extremities of spines sl. dam.). Atlas volume with 108 engraved plates and maps, many folding or double-page.Second French edition, first published in 1788-1793; translation of the German edition Reise durch verschiedene Provinzen des Russischen Reichs. St. Petersburg 1771-1776 . - The German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811) was a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg and at the request of Catherine, he was placed in charge of an academy expedition into Russia and Siberia. The expedition set out from Moscow in April 1768 with five naturalists and seven astronomers. Pallas arrived back in St. Petersburg in July 1774 with a vast amount of data and many fossil specimens, but broken in health (Howgego p.784). His expedition was concerned with natural history in the widest sense, including geography, agriculture, and other disciplines. Also included descriptions of journeys in the…
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The Kelmscott Press and William Morris Master-Craftsman
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London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1924. First Edition. hardcover. Fine. 9 3/8" × 6 1/8" × 1". The Kelmscott Press and William Morris Master-Craftsman; by Sparling, H. Halliday. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited. Printed by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. 1924. First Edition. First Printing. Tall 8vo: 9 3/8" x 6 1/8" x 1" (23.8 x 15.6 x 2.5 cm). Bound in publisher's original hardcover quarter Holland-backed blue paper boards, with white linen spine and paper title label. Uncut. [ix], [1], 176, [4] pp. Photogravure frontispiece portrait of Morris engraved by Emery Walker from a photograph by Sparling, with tissue guard present. Includes 16 plates and examples of types and illustrations from the Kelmscott Press. Henry Halliday Sparling (1860–1924) provides an informative history of William Morris's Press. Sparling was a former Kelmscott Press employee and as the husband of Morris's daughter, May Morris, from 1890–1898, was keenly familiar with Morris and his Press. Sparling provides a…
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MELEKET MAHSHEBET(HEBREW) - OPUS BIPARTITUM CUIUS PARS I- IR HESHBON- I.E. ARITHMETICAM & ALGEBRAM. PARSII. BERUREI MIDOT I.E. GEOMETRIAM .. 2 VOLUMES TOGETHER (COMPLETE)
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Frankfurt & Berlin: J.J. Speier, 1765. First Edition . Half Leather. Very Good. 4to. 1. Theil und 2. Theil bound together. 124pp+123pp.First part called "'Ir Heshbon," on Arithmetic and Algebra; the second part : "Berure Middot," on Geometry. MODERN HALF LEATHER BINDING WITH MARBLED BOARDS. Title page with stamp, , some old handwriting and markings. Upper corner of title page some 3 cm missing and replaced with old repair. Pages with some browning and occasional minor soiling. First pages of the second part trimmrd to text. Last page of the second part with repair to edges, End papers with some old writing and minor soiling . OTHERWISE VERY GOOD.AN EXTREMELY RARE AND INTERESTING WORK of MATHEMATICS in HEBREW. (this work is mentioned in Zeitlkin, Bibliotheca Hebraica....)- Elijah ben Moses Gershon Zahalon was a Jewish Talmudist, mathematician and physician living in Pinczcow, Russian Poland.
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Six Years' Residence In The Australian Provinces, Ending In 1839; Exhibiting Their Capabilities Of Colonization, And Containing The History, Trade, Population, Extent, Resources, &c, &c. Of New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, South Australia, And Port Philip; With An Account Of New Zealand
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London: Smith, Elder, & Co, 1839. First edition. Hardcover. Modern quarter dark green morocco and matching cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Fine. 360 pages. 18.5 x 11.5 cm. Large color fold out map in excellent condition. First few leave of text slightly toned, balance generally clean. Bookplate. Only edition of a very scarce account of New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, Port Philip, South Australia, and New Zealand by an early colonist, whose compendious account includes description of the historical and social background of the various "provinces". BAGNALL. 3354. BILLOT. 156; FERGUSON. 2799.
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A Journey Through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople in the Years 1808 and 1809
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A Journey Through Persia, Armenia, And Asia Minor, To Constantinople, In The Years 1808 And 1809; In Which Is Included, Some Account Of The Proceedings Of His Majesty's Mission, Under Sir Harford Jones, To The Court Of The King Of Persia
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London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1812, First edition. . nineteenth century half red morocco, marbled boards and edges, title lettering on spine leather label, edges rubbed, light dampstain on inside margin of dozen leaves, light foxing, very good sound copy with good wide margins. . 4to [30.5 x 25 cm]; xvi, 438 pp, complete with 26 aquatint or engraved plates, mostly from author's drawings, 3 folding engraved maps, tables, without half title, index. . 'The record of his journey, published in 1812 during his second absence in Persia, at once took rank as an important authority on a country then little known to Englishmen, and by its admirable style and accurate observation, its humour and graphic power, still holds a foremost place among early books of travel in Persia' [DNB]. Abbey Travel 357. Atabey 837. Prideaux pp. 241: the author 'was also an artist of some merit, and his illustrations to his Travels are of considerable interest.' The plates are mainly views.…
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A Journey Through Persia, Armenia, And Asia Minor, To Constantinople, In The Years 1808 And 1809.
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London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, J. G. Barnard. , 1812.. A fine example. Pages are clean and crisp. . Edition: First Edition., Binding: Full contemporary mottled calf, expertly rebacked preserving original spine. Decorative gilt framing on upper and lower. Spine with decorative gilt bands, floral motifs, title in gilt on black label., Notes: James Justinian Morier (1782 – 1849) was a British diplomat and author. In 1808 he visited Iran as a secretary to Harford Jones-Brydges, a special British envoy to the Shah, and in 1809, he accompanied the Iranian envoy, Mirza Abul Hasan, to Britain; he published this account of his experiences. “The record of his journey, published in 1812 during his second absence in Persia, at once took rank as an important authority on a country then little known to Englishmen, and by its admirable style and accurate observation, its humour and graphic power, still holds a foremost place among early books of travel in Persia” (DNB). , Size: Quarto…
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A Journey Through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, in the Years 1808 and 1809; WITH A Second Journey through Persia.... between the years 1820 and 1816
by MORIER James [Justinian] 1780?-1849
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London: Paternoster-Row.: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1812. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. SUTHERLAND James Captain. MORIER James Mr. RENNELL J Major. . First editions of both works (1812 & 1818); large-paper issue of the first, with the plates on india paper. Two volumes uniformly bound in half green morocco over green morocco cloth, decorative gilt tooling, corners rubbed. Spine, sunned, raised bands gilt tooling & titles. Internally, Vol 1, 1st ed, large paper, folding map frontis, [5], (viii-xvi), [1] pl list, [1] errata, [1], 2-438 pp, [2] adverts, 24 pls (including 3 folding maps). Vol 2, The Second Journey, 1st edition, 1818, half title, frontis, [7], (viii-xix), [1] errata, [1], 2-435, 19 pls (includes 4 hand coloured & 2 engraved maps 1 folding), 47 wood engravings within text. (V1, 306*243 & V2, 310*244 mm). T.e.g., some light offsetting to a few text leaves, variable spotting and toning to some plates (generally light),…
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
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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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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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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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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
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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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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
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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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Shoemakers Best Selections Number 5 For Readings and Recitations
by Shoemaker, J. W
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- 1906
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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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- first
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- First
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- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780385738996 / 0385738994
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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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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