Poems Here at Home by James Whitcomb Riley - 1893: Limited and Signed First Edition

New York: Thr Grolier Club/William Edwin Rudge Printing, 1927. Limited Edition. Quarto. Limited to 390 copies. xxiii, 208 pages translated and annotated by George B. Ives, designed, and printed by Bruce Rogers. Aldus praised the original edition for its adaptation of the roman type in its use of the French language. His discussion of the formation of roman capitals by geometric means led to many advances in design in early printing. His models for the capitals, set within a modular grid, displayed an approach to their construction that was unique to Tory, and his commentary critiqued the parallel efforts of the early letterform theorists. Bound in 1/4 vellum over decorative paper covered boards, spine lettering gilt, spine somewhat darkened, in near fine dust jacket showing minor wear to spine ends, housed within publisher's slipcase showing wear to edges. A very nice copy.

London, John Murray, 1878.. NEW EDITION 1878, A REPRINT OF THE SIXTH EDITION 1872, Twentieth Thousand, with additions and corrections to 1872. 8vo, approximately 190 x 120 mm, 7½ x 4½ inches, folding chart, pages: xxi,1-458 including half-title and index, original publisher's green cloth, gilt lettering and decoration to spine, blind-stamped decorative borders to covers, brown endpapers, (the pastedown and the endpaper at front have at some time been replaced and are unsightly, see image, the rear original ones are fine) the bookbinder's small ticket on last pastedown, adverts to verso title page. Binding rubbed, slight shelf wear to edges and corners, inner paper hinge cracked, otherwise a good copy. This is a reprint of the edition of 1876 which contained the final text as Darwin left it and which contained small differences in text from the sixth edition of 1872. The word 'evolution' was used for the first time in the 6th edition of 1872 of The Origin of Species on page 201 (twice) and page 424… Read More

1848 American Naval Battles War of 1812 Algiers US NAVY Frigates Tripoli Pirates

"American Naval Battles" is an extensive historical account of the United States Navy's engagements from its inception in 1794 up to the time of the book's publication. This comprehensive work, initially released anonymously but later attributed to Horace Kimball and B. Badger, chronicles the naval conflicts involving the U.S., including early skirmishes with France and Tripoli, the War of 1812 against Great Britain, confrontations with Algiers, and the notable battles of New Orleans and Baltimore. The narrative is supported by 20 detailed, full-page engravings depicting key ships and moments of American naval warfare. The book describes the origin of the Navy, significant battles, and operations in various theaters such as the Mediterranean, and the evolution of naval strategies and ship design over the years, all while providing insights into the lives and actions of prominent naval figures.

Item number: #41620
Price:… Read More

Tan leather spine with green textured boards. Brown title plate with gilt lettering and decoratation on the spine.
Many illustrations and fold out family trees.

Cream vellum binding with spine replaced some time ago.
An early copy of this famous historic work by William Camden. Binding, believed to be repaired in the early 18th century with contents in fine condition.
William Camden 1551 -1623 Historical geography History Great Britain--Antiquities Great Britain--Historical geography Great Britain--History
Heraldry Greek language: Historians Antiquarians Heralds Teachers School principals
Camden, William (1551-1623), historian and herald; antiquarian interests; educator and administrator; born on 2 May 1551 at the Old Bailey, London; long, complex relationship with the University of Oxford until the end of his life (in 1622, endowed a chair for the first lectureship in civil history at Oxford); bachelor's degree 1574; appointment in 1575 as second master at Westminster School; headmaster from 1593 to 1597; installed as Clarenceux king of arms (one of three senior heralds in the College of Arms) 23 October 1597; compiled a Greek grammar; for the [work]… Read More

New York: Thr Grolier Club/William Edwin Rudge Printing, 1927. Limited Edition. Quarto. Limited to 390 copies. xxiii, 208 pages translated and annotated by George B. Ives, designed, and printed by Bruce Rogers. Aldus praised the original edition for its adaptation of the roman type in its use of the French language. His discussion of the formation of roman capitals by geometric means led to many advances in design in early printing. His models for the capitals, set within a modular grid, displayed an approach to their construction that was unique to Tory, and his commentary critiqued the parallel efforts of the early letterform theorists. Bound in 1/4 vellum over decorative paper covered boards, spine lettering gilt, spine somewhat darkened, in near fine dust jacket showing minor wear to spine ends, housed within publisher's slipcase showing wear to edges. A very nice copy.

London, John Murray, 1878.. NEW EDITION 1878, A REPRINT OF THE SIXTH EDITION 1872, Twentieth Thousand, with additions and corrections to 1872. 8vo, approximately 190 x 120 mm, 7½ x 4½ inches, folding chart, pages: xxi,1-458 including half-title and index, original publisher's green cloth, gilt lettering and decoration to spine, blind-stamped decorative borders to covers, brown endpapers, (the pastedown and the endpaper at front have at some time been replaced and are unsightly, see image, the rear original ones are fine) the bookbinder's small ticket on last pastedown, adverts to verso title page. Binding rubbed, slight shelf wear to edges and corners, inner paper hinge cracked, otherwise a good copy. This is a reprint of the edition of 1876 which contained the final text as Darwin left it and which contained small differences in text from the sixth edition of 1872. The word 'evolution' was used for the first time in the 6th edition of 1872 of The Origin of Species on page 201 (twice) and page 424… Read More

1848 American Naval Battles War of 1812 Algiers US NAVY Frigates Tripoli Pirates

"American Naval Battles" is an extensive historical account of the United States Navy's engagements from its inception in 1794 up to the time of the book's publication. This comprehensive work, initially released anonymously but later attributed to Horace Kimball and B. Badger, chronicles the naval conflicts involving the U.S., including early skirmishes with France and Tripoli, the War of 1812 against Great Britain, confrontations with Algiers, and the notable battles of New Orleans and Baltimore. The narrative is supported by 20 detailed, full-page engravings depicting key ships and moments of American naval warfare. The book describes the origin of the Navy, significant battles, and operations in various theaters such as the Mediterranean, and the evolution of naval strategies and ship design over the years, all while providing insights into the lives and actions of prominent naval figures.

Item number: #41620
Price:… Read More

Tan leather spine with green textured boards. Brown title plate with gilt lettering and decoratation on the spine.
Many illustrations and fold out family trees.

Cream vellum binding with spine replaced some time ago.
An early copy of this famous historic work by William Camden. Binding, believed to be repaired in the early 18th century with contents in fine condition.
William Camden 1551 -1623 Historical geography History Great Britain--Antiquities Great Britain--Historical geography Great Britain--History
Heraldry Greek language: Historians Antiquarians Heralds Teachers School principals
Camden, William (1551-1623), historian and herald; antiquarian interests; educator and administrator; born on 2 May 1551 at the Old Bailey, London; long, complex relationship with the University of Oxford until the end of his life (in 1622, endowed a chair for the first lectureship in civil history at Oxford); bachelor's degree 1574; appointment in 1575 as second master at Westminster School; headmaster from 1593 to 1597; installed as Clarenceux king of arms (one of three senior heralds in the College of Arms) 23 October 1597; compiled a Greek grammar; for the [work]… Read More