Search Results: Titles starting with P from Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints

Folio page (12" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached at the top with archival tape. Usual offset from the text side, paper a little browned and aged, slight creasing at the bottom of the plate, edges a little rough, perhaps a litttle triming on one side; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 41), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB.

Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Usual offset from the text side, paper is browned, aged, and a little soiled, perhaps a little trimming; otherwise about very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 403), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB.

Folio page (13" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached at the top with archival tape. A little less offset from the text side, paper a little browned and aged, perhaps a little trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 321), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB.

Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Less offset than usual from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little uneven trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 201), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB.

Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along margins with archival tape. A little less offset from the text side, paper is browned, aged, and a little soiled, some chips, small tears, and folds in the left margin, perhaps a little trimming; otherwise in pretty good condition. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 403), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB.

Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Some offset from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 325), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB. # 103017

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Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Usual offset from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little foxing and trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 387), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB.

Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Some offset from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little foxing and uneven trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 381), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB.

Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Less offset than usual from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little foxing and uneven trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in his field that he was consulted on the first Pharmacopoeia Londinensis by the College of Physicians. He had a keen interest in gardening, which led to the publication of his first work, Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or. A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers, in 1629. This plate (page 219), which features illustrations of several flowers, is from that work.  ODB.

Small 8vo, stiff red paper covers, folding maps, ad pages, 47 pp. Front map detached, could be missing title, as text starts at page three, front map has remnant of page in margin (other copies seem to have same defect), some browning, aging and a little staining; otherwise very good, and maps are in very nice condition. Maison L. Guilmin, a very active guide and map producer in the early and late 1920s, published this handsome little guidebook. This installment of Guilmin's guides contains five maps. They are as follows: Plan Des D' Autobus, Plan De Tramways, Metro, Plan De Paris, and Environs De Paris. The Metro map is a small two pager, while the others are larger folding maps. The larger maps are printed on both sides.

Small engraved map (7 1/2" x 9"), colored in outline on stiff paper. Very small holes in each corner, not very noticeable, some staining in the upper corners and by the cartouche, normal aging; otherwise about very good with a nice clear impression. While not a large map, this little map of Northern Italy, which was published in Venice, has a fair amount of detail. Not a lot of coloring, but the outline is hand colored. Part of the border is also colored.

Folio (11 3/4 x17), 4 pp., plus two attached receipts for 1854 &1856, engraving on top of first page, signed. Some slight aging, creasing at folds, but in very good or better condition. This is a fire insurance policy of John Wallis for a two story building on the North side of Broadway, just off Mullberry Street, in Paterson, New Jersey.The premium was $15 for $1,200 in coverage.It appears that the proceeds from the policy were to be paid to a Cornelius Duryea. An intesting account of an early insurance policy, with premiums that just about anyone could handle.

Square folio (13 ½ x16 ½ ), partially printed, yellowed at edges, some darkening and a little soiling, light chipping and a few very short closed tears at edges, a little browning, document split in half down center crease, but repaired on verso with tape, small remnant of wax seal, and several paper seals. Overall in good condition. This is a court document titled "An Inquisition Indented" signed by the twelve jurors who decided the plaintiffs to be paid damages (thirty-three pounds, five shillings and two pennies). All signatures are highly legible. The document names Jacob John Lansing, Sheriff of the city of New York as the official in this judgment.

Two partially printed documents, completed by hand, matted and framed, engraved portrait of Mayor James Duane. Overall 22 3/4 x12 1/2. Not archivally matted, second document worn along one edge with the loss of a few letters at the end line of text; normal aging, else very good. Documents issuing a license to "keep an Inn or Tavern, to retail strong Liquors." The first document (5 1/2 x7) issued and signed by Abraham P. Lott. Commissioner of Excise, dated February 1, 1784. The second document (5 x 6 1/2) is signed by Mayor James Duane (1733-1797), and is dated March 6, 1794. During the colonial period Duane became a prominent lawyer, and was a political moderate. While he opposed the Crown's taxation policies, he was opposed to violence. Duane would become a member of the Continental Congres, Indian commission, state senator, federal judge, and would be appointed mayor of New York City, which was a post he held for six years. The present liquor license was granted to Alexander Frazier to… Read More

Pamphlet, 8vo, removed, dbd, 43 pp.Very moderate aging, pencil note on title, no half title, some minor staining on last leaf; otherwise a very nice copy. Lowell (1769-1840) was from a prominent New England family, and considered a Federalist. This is an anti-war pamphlet, but it also gives a detailed account of the "Chesapeake Affair". Under the command of James Barron, the Chesapeake was on route to the Mediterranean in 1807 when she was stopped by the British frigate Leopard off Cape Henry. Barron was ordered to release three British deserters, and when he refused was fired on by the British. Because his ship was not ready to respond, Barron tried to surrender, but was boarded by the British, who removed the deserters. Barron was court martialed because of the incident, and suspended for five years. Barron actually fought a duel over the affair, and ended up killing a man.This pamphlet denied the inevitability of war with England, and preferred seeking adequate reparation from England for… Read More

Large newsprint sheet, folded twice, 4 pp. Some creasing, chips and tears in matgins, normal aging; about very good.While a local newspaper, with the usual local coverage and ads, this is a Civil War peiod paper that includes an article on the horrors of slavery.

4to rebound in modern maroon cloth with original gilt stamped front cloth affixed, spine letters in gilt, new endpapers, illustrated, 281 pp. Light wear, else very good or better. Clean and bright. The text goes into the early history of railroads, but most of the discussion is focused on the Pennsylvania Railroad and its destinations, including New York City. Several illustrations of locomotives and passenger cars are included. Also, contains two maps illustrating routes and connections. Howes S513. Sabin 81436.

4to, tan illustrated cloth, illustrated. Top joint cracked, a little darkening to covers and edgewear, inscription on endpaper, a little aging, but contents bright and clean; otherwise good or better. This work is richly illustrated by the charming illustrations of Howard Pyle (1853-1911). This work contains eight stories, including The Skillful Huntsman. Claus and his Wonderful Staff, and Clever Peter and the Two Bottles. There are dozens of Pyle Illustrations.

Sheet music, 4to (9" x 11"), illustrated top cover with title, [1], 5, [1] pp. Some edgewear, partial spine split, normal aging; otherwise very good. While the Amos 'N' Andy radio show smacked of racism, it was quite popular at the time. The show debuted in 1926 and featured two white actors Freeman F. Gosden (Amos) and Charles J. Correll (Andy) who appear on the cover in blackface make up. The sheet music "The Perfect Song" appears to have been the theme song for the show. Amos 'N' Andy would actually be converted to a TV show in the early 1950s, but would have black actors. This sheet music includes two other songs, including one sung by Rudy Vallee.

8vo, original pictorial green cloth with gilt lettering and illustrations on spine and top cover, illustrated frontispiece and fourteen black and white plates, 480 pp. Joints a bit split, a couple of loose signatures, some extremity wear, normal aging. Dedicated to Ulysses S. Grant, this work offers a comprehensive review of the care of the domestic horse. The book also includes an introduction by Henry Ward Beecher and a treatise on "Agriculture and the Horse" by George B. Loring.