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Firenze: Editore Nerbini, 1934. Thick 8vo.  210 x 155 mm., [8 ¼ x 6 inches].  779 pp.  Illustrated throughout with wood engravings.  Original boards, decorative cover of a chef surround by implements of his trade, brown cloth spine. Originally published in 1868, this is one of many editions of Nelli's recipe book that was published in Italy over a seventy five year period.  In the introduction the editor states that the reason this book of recipes has been so successful rests in the descriptions of the art of cooking in all its components and its emphasis on the culture of the kitchen and the resources that are available to the modern chef.  "Today the art of cooking is not limited to the simple preparation of food; the skilled cook must possess a vast culture and all the resources of the science."  Very good copy. Henssler, Maria Paleari.  Bibliografia Latino-Italiana di Gastronomia, pp. 519-20. .

Padova: Nella Stamperia del Seminario, 1808. 8vo. 212 x 145 mm. (8 1/4 x 6 inches).  xx, 75 pp.  Later 19th century vellum backed boards. Near Contemporary ownership inscription of Marino Pagani in ink on free front endpaper. First edition.  Description of the collection of old master prints collected by the Marchese Federico Manfredini (1743-1829), a councillor to Grand Duke of Tuscany, Ferdinand III.  Neu-Mayr was an art historian who authored books on German art, a number of monographs on the history of Italian art, and a biography of Manfredini. This catalogue includes descriptions of the prints that Manfredini left to Santa Giustina, the monastery in Padoa, The collection is rich in works by Annibale and Lodovico Carracci, Durer, Goltzius, Hollar, Mantegna,  Masson, Parmigianino, and Raimondi to name some of the most prominent,   In total over 160 artists are represented, with many Dutch and Flemish artist included.  ICCU lists 8 copies in Italy; NUC cites a copy at the Newberry and… Read More

Cleveland: G. F. Lewis Publisher, 1861. Single Issue. Broadside. 440 x 300 mm. ( 17 1/4/ x 11 1/2 inches). Printed in four columns. Folded, some minor separation at folds, edges folded and chipped, some discoloration from tape at top margin, otherwise good and sound. Old Soldier's Advocate was published from 1858 through Reconstruction when it ceased publication in 1878. As the title suggests its' cause was the enlisted man, the veteran and war widows and orphans. Many of its articles include information about pressuring government to insure pensions and benefits to military families. This issue includes a description of General Fremont's removal from Command by President Lincoln, a synopsis of his address to his troops, reports from the field on Fremont's removal, report about various Union troop movements in the West, the resignation of General Winfield Scott, a column on payments to war widows and heirs, and a military pension report. One notice reads: "Apocryphal Report:… Read More

Chicago: Root and Cady, Publishers, 1868. Single issue. 335 x 260 mm. (13 x 10 inches). 8 pp. folded and unopened, some light soiling to the paper, otherwise very good. Rare musical newspaper published by Ebenezer Toner Root and Chauncy Marvin Cady, the leading music publisher's in Chicago before the fire in 1871. The Song Messenger was printed from 1864 to 1871 when the company went bankrupt after the losses caused by the fire. In addition to advertisements for musical instruments, lessons, and scores, this issue contains an "Introductory Course for Congregational Singing" which include instructions for learning Psalm LXVII, "Let the People Praise Thee O God, Let all the People Praise Thee." Also included is the song Gathering Home, music by C. T. Lockwood and lyrics by H. M. Look. Lockwood was prolific song writer, producing scores of melodies and marches for Chicago publishers during the 1860 and early 1870's. This issue of The Song Messenger was printed in… Read More

Lancaster, PA, 1856. Folio broadside. 495 x 330 mm. (19 1/2 x 13 inches). Text printed in five columns. Matted. Several tiny holes, affecting a few words. Substantial reportage, with text printed in six point type, of an anti-Fremont, pro-Buchanan rally, held at the home of James Buchanan. This was billed as the "Greatest Political Meeting Ever Held in Pennsylvania," with 50,000 people in attendance. The sons of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were present and spoke on behalf of the Democratic State Ticket. The speeches dealt chiefly with the results of the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the resistance of the Abolitionists to it, noting that Connecticut was the first, ahead of the Keystone State, to vote to arrest the tide of disunionism fomented by the abolitionists. Democratic speakers favored the preservation of the Union, an end to sectionalism, and the protection of the constitution. Not cited in OCLC, or at AAS, Library Company, American Philosophical Society or NYPL.

Pesaro: Dalla Tipografia Nobili, 1837. 12mo.  157 x 100 mm. (6 x 4 inches).  255, [1], 56 pp.  Decorated printed wrappers; some minor damage to wrappers, secured by cellophane wrapper. Priced booksellers catalogue containing 17th, 18th and 19th century Italian books in all fields of literature, history, science and the fine arts.  Catalogue includes an impressive number of titles documenting the Italian Enlightenment, including the works of Baretti, Beccaria, Galiani, Pietro and Alessandro Verri and many others.  The collection of contemporary science and natural history is also impressive.   The final fifty-six pages list books in Latin and French.  Rare catalogue from a provincial bookseller and printer from Pesaro in the Abruzzi.

Boston: William Ticknor, 1844. 12mo.  180 x 115 mm., [7 x 4 ½ inches]. 42 pp.  Original blue printed paper wrappers. Charles Northend was the Principal of the Aborn Street School in Salem Massachusetts.  His essay outlines his reaction to new theories of education that were circulating in the public school system in and around Boston. "But while many are thus prompt in bringing forward, with so much apparent interest, zeal and confidence, new theories, how few are really competent to carry any to successful operation.  Many have yet to learn that theory is one thing and practice quite another.".