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Le Antichita di Ercolano by Tomasso Piroli - 1789-90: The Antiquities of Herculaneum

by Tomasso Piroli

Le Antichita di Ercolano by Tomasso Piroli - 1789-90

Le Antichita di Ercolano: The Antiquities of Herculaneum

by Tomasso Piroli

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Set of first three volumes on frescos or wall paintings from the 6-volume set of Piroli's iconography of items from the ancient cities of Herculaneum, Stabia and Pompeii unearthed in the mid-18th century. Later volumes covered bronze statues and busts (Vols. 4 and 5) and lamps and candelabra (Vol. 6).

Vol. 1: 48 copperplates with 48pp text explanation; Vol. 2: 47 (of 48) copperplates with 48pp text explanation; Vol. 3, 30 copperplates with 30pp text explanation. The plates are based on those in Ottavio Antonio Bayardi's seminal work of 1752, and depict scenes from Greek and Roman mythology, cupids playing, Bacchantes dancing, etc.

Condition: Bindings scuffed and hinges worn, but good crisp impressions of the copperplates throughout. Volume two with some waterstaining to plates 24-48.

Text in Italian describes the content of each fresco, and often includes details of the date and location of its discovery within the ruins. The author's name does not appear on the title pages, but only in the Avisso of each volume.

Tomasso Piroli (1752-1824) was an Italian engraver, editor and publisher. He was a friend of Giovanni Battista Piranesi and his son Francesco.

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  • Bookseller Independent bookstores JP (JP)
  • Illustrator Tomasso Piroli
  • Format/Binding Full tree-calf leather, gilt decoration, title on spine
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  • Edition 1st
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  • Publisher In Roma
  • Place of Publication Rome
  • Date Published 1789-90
  • Keywords illustrated, Roman civilization, Pompeii, Herculaneum, fresco, mural
  • Size Quarto, 27 x 20cm
Vita del beato Gioanni di Parma settimo general ministro di tutto l'Ordine de' Minori

Vita del beato Gioanni di Parma settimo general ministro di tutto l'Ordine de' Minori

by Affò, Ireneo

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Parma: Dalla Stamperia Reale, 1777. First Edition. Hardcover. xix, [1], 224pp. Contemporary vellum backed paper covered boards with gold lettering on the spine. Some stains to covers, stain affecting lower corner of boards and of leaves, previous owner's name to front pastedown endpaper and to title page, small wormhole to front pastedown endpaper. A very good copy. In the Italian language. ; Octavo.
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An Interesting Small Archive of French Revolutionary Era Newspapers
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An Interesting Small Archive of French Revolutionary Era Newspapers

by [French Revolution]

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Paris, 1789. First Edition. Self-wraps. Folded sheets, stitched. The archive includes twenty items. Titles as follows: 1) Journal de Perlet #s 33 to 37, 39, 911 to 915; Paris, C. Perlet, various years; Suite du Journal de Perlet #356; Paris, C. Perlet, 1793. 2) Journal des débats et des décrets #344; Paris, De l'Imprimerie Nationale, 1792. 3) Annales universelles et méthodiques, concernant la Politique, la Législation, le Commerce, l'Agriculture, l'Economie, la Marine, les Finances, les Sciences, la Littérature, les Arts Méchaniques & Libéraux, &c. #s IV (November 14), 133 (September 9, 1790), 2 (January 6, 1791), 7 (but perhaps 17?) (January 17, 1791), 18 (January 18, 1791), 19 (January 19, 1791); Paris, De l'Imprimerie des Annales Universelles. 4) Bulletin politique du N. 126 des Annales Universelles; Paris, August 25, 1790. Some sporadic foxing. The Perlet issues and one of the Annales Universelles have a faint stain affecting the upper corner; a couple of the Perlet issues… Read More
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ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND. New Edition. With Forty-Two illustrations by John Tenniel
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ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND. New Edition. With Forty-Two illustrations by John Tenniel

by CARROLL. LEWIS. ; Tenniel. John. Illustrates

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Macmillan & Co. New York. 1889. New edition. 12mo. (7.5 x 5.2 inches). xii, 192, 12 pp publishers catalogue. Also an extra gathering bound in so that pages 117 to 124 appear twice. One gathering slightly sprung. Publishers dark green cloth with gilt and black decorative band across the top of the front board and the top and bottom of the spine. Black decorative roll to the bottom of the front board. Title on gilt to the middle of the front board. Spine lettered and decorated in gilt. Rear board with blind stamped floral roll to the top and bottom. Floral decorative endpapers. Neat two line inscription to the front free endpaper. The rear endpapers have an early previous owner's name and address written in red crayon to the free endpaper and a few short lines to the pastedown. Cloth a bit rubbed to the edges and a couple of small marks to the boards but overall a very good copy. An uncommon and attractive nineteenth century edition, printed in New York by J. J. Little and Co. This 1889 new edition was… Read More
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Iliad
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Iliad

by Homer

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Homeri Opera graece et latine. Graeca ad principem H. Stephani, ut & ad primam omnium Demetrii Chalcocondylae editionem... Curante Jo. Henr. Lederlino, Stephano Berglero. 619 pp + Index in Iliadem + one engraving and one engraved map (Ab. Ortelii) h.t.. 14,7x8 cm. Ex Officina Wetsteniana, Amstelaedami, 1707.
--- The Iliad of Homer (complete). Leather binding (pigskin), very tight. Name written on frontispiece. No foxing. Text in ancient greek and latin. Introduction and Index in latin.
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An Exposition of the Kings prerogative,
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An Exposition of the Kings prerogative,: collected out of the great Abridgement of Justice Fitzherbert, and other old Writers of the Lawes of England,

by Stanford, (by the right Worshipfull) Sir William Knight, "lately one of the Justices of the late Queenes Majesties Court of Common Plees (sic)"

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Small octavo (7 5/8 by 5 1/2 inches) London: Printed for the Company of Stationers, 1607. sixth edition. 85 leaves (leaf 46 is misnumbered), text printed in black letter; nineteenth century marbled boards, half leather, raised bands, leather corners, title in gilt on red label on spine, author and date in gilt on brown label on spine, good condition (mild shelf wear not affecting contents) a few leaves with marginalia in a neat hand; ESTC S117811 (manuscript references in pencil on front fly leaf: "S.T.C. 23218; COPIES REPORTED ONLY AT Oxford, Huntington, and HARVARD.") Dedicated to "... his singular friend Nicholas Bacon, the Kings Attorney of his Court of Wards , and Keeper of the Great Seale of England." Bacon was the father of the philosopher and statesman Sir Francis Bacon.

(This book is) "Concerned with the property rights of the crown rather than with constitutional principles. Fulbeck justly said of Stanford's books in 1600 that they were of: 'force and weight, and no common kind of stile; in… Read More
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DAILY RESOLVES
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DAILY RESOLVES

by Washington, Booker T.

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London; New York: Ernest Nister; E.P. Dutton & Co, 1896. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No jacket as issued. 24mo - over 5 - 5¾" tall. 24mo., (15)pp., illustrated on each page in bright red, green, grey, blue, gilt, etc. chromolithographs. Bound in pebbled cloth backed glossy paper over boards, chromolithographs. The spine's cloth is torn at its crown, with loss. Light to moderate soiling to the covers. Internally clean and bright. A Very Good copy. **** Author's first book. "Booker T. Washington" on the title page. Part of the Gem series. ***.
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Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed
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Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed

by William Scrope

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This is an early fishing book - "Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the (River) Tweed" by William Scrope, Esq. 1843 1st edition; John Murray; London. "With an Account of the Natural History and Habits of the Salmon, Instructions to Sportsmen, Anecdotes, etc." The book features 13 full-page lithographs (some with color) and 9 wood engraving, in-text "vignettes."From the Preface:"It will be seen that in the letter-press I have attempted little more than to give a correct and faithful account of the manner and spirit in which the sport of salmon fishing is carried on in various ways where the scene is laid, and to bring before the sportsman the characters of such people as he is likely to fall in with in his excursions."Here are a few examples of the contents:* Citizen Anglers* His Powers of Swimming and Leaping* Change of Colour in Fish* Seasons of Various Rivers* Encounter with a Duck* Childish Incident* Murderous Fish* A Ponderous Salmon* Cut and Drowned* New Construction of a Salmon Reel* The… Read More
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A Residence at Nagasaki and Hakodate in 1859-1860. With an Account of Japan Generally.
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A Residence at Nagasaki and Hakodate in 1859-1860. With an Account of Japan Generally.

by HODGSON, C. PEMBERTON.

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London.: Richard Bentley.. 1861.. First edition, hand-coloured lithographed frontispiece and black and white text illustrations, [i]-xxxii + 350pp with a final advertisment leaf of Bentley's Standard Novels, 19.4 x 13cm, original blind-stamped blue cloth boards, gilt-lettered spine (dulled) and gilt vignette of a ship with pennants a flutter to the top board, slight spotting mainly limited to the endpapers and age toning to the edges of the text, old varnish to the boards (obscuring gilt lettering to spine and dulling the gilt to the ship vignette) corners tender, but a good clean example of a title scarce on the market. Written in the year Japan opened its doors to foreign trade (but published three years later), by the first British Consul to Nagasaki, Christopher Pemberton Hodgson (he also served as French Consul). As well as giving a key survey of a landmark period (including the structure of society, religion and Japanese attitudes to the West), Hodgson importantly includes a catalogue of… Read More
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Gustave Dore (illustrator)

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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.
It was illustrated by famous French artist, Gustave Doré, known for his incredible woodcut engravings. Doré's illustrations are unparalleled and richly detailed. May require extra postage due to its size. Additional shipping costs for… Read More
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Geschichte des Russischen Reiches von Karamsin
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Geschichte des Russischen Reiches von Karamsin: Nach der zweiten Original-Ausgabe ubersetzt

by Karamzin, N. Karamsin

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Contemporary binding rubbed to extremities. Life time edition of Karamzin's most important work on Russian history. Volumes - 2,4,5,6,7,9,10
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)

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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Bloody Sunrise
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Bloody Sunrise

by Spillane, Mickey

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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 Republic Of Plato
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The Republic Of Plato: A New Version Founded On Basic English

by Richards, I.A

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1942 - noted on the copyright page as "A WARTIME BOOK This complete edition is produced in full compliance with the government's regulations for conserving paper and other essential materials" book: very good -tight, sound, and square, no previous owner marks - moderate edgewear plus rubbing to the boards - some toning from age - no dj - includes a vintage (pre - "The Google") Buccaneer Books Laguna Beach, CA out-of-print book search card
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The Birth and Death of Meaning:  An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
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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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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
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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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More Than Forever
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More Than Forever

by McLean, Jay

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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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A Million Miles from Boston
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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… Read More
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint
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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint

by Elizabeth Harrison

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A study of child-nature from the Kindergarten Standpoint by Elizabeth Harrison. Published by Chicago Kindergarten College; 4th edition (1892). 207 pages. Interior clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name and date of Aug 1893 on fly page. Another fly page has "Compliments Chicago Kindergarten College Co." in handwriting. Edge of several pages have slight bend and small tear. Hardback with no dj if offered. Slight bumping on edges and spine. Blue cloth cover and spine has some fading. Condition: Good. Measures 7.5" x 5"
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Kane & Abel
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Kane & Abel

by Jeffrey Archer

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New York, 1979. Book Club. Hardcover. Book Club/Has Jacket. Book is a book club edition. Quite a few closed tears, chips, and other signs of wear to the dust jacket. Some bumping to the boards at corners, edges and ends of the spine. Pages are clean.
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In This Moment
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In This Moment

by Doughton, Autumn

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North Charleston, South Carolina: Creative Space Independent Publishing Platform, 2013. 8vo size trade paperback; 283 pages From back: "Aimee Spencer learned the hard way that for some moments there are no take backs, no rewinds, no do-overs. A year ago her world imploded and Aimee has been running ever since. .. Cole Everly is a golden boy with a cocky smile and an attitude to mach. He 's grown accustomed to girls throwing themselves at his feet, but when Aimee trips and literally lands in his lap one afternoon, she's not at all what he expects..." In excellent condition! Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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