Search Results: Titles starting with P from Quaker Hill Books

London:: John Baskerville, 1758. "Paradise Lost. A Poem in Twelve Books. The Author John Milton From the Text of Thomas Newton D.D. Birmingham" - preface, list of subscribers, 416pp; "Paradise Regain'd A Poem in Four Books To Which is Added Samson Agonistes: and Poems upon Several Occasions." Includes "The Life of Milton" LXIX pp. and 390pp.. Beautifully bound in full deep red crushed morocco, front and back boards ruled in gilt, spine in six compartments with geometric designs and lettering all in gilt. All edges gilt. A magnificent set of Milton's great national epic ,one of the masterpieces of English literature.. Full Red Morocco. Fine. 8vo.. 2 Volumes..

London:: J. Beecroft, W.Strahan, J. And F. Rivington..., 1775. Paradise Lost. A Poem in Twelve Books. The Eighth Edition With Notes of various Authors, by Thomas Newton, D.D., London, 1775. Volume I - Frontispiece + five full page engravings, 491pp.; Volume II - Frontisportrait + three full page engravings, 460pp. +116pp. index. Volume III, Paradise Regain'd, A Poem, in Four Books to which is added Samson Agonistes: and Poems upon Several Occasions, London: 1777. Frontisportrait + five full page engravings. Original boards with ornate gilt spines show some wear and rubbing. Bindings very good, hinges show some starting but holding well. Spines executed in seven compartments with gilt decorations and lettering on red labels. Contents excellent with only some light toning to a few pages and the usual offsetting of the plates. A lovely 18th century set of Milton's masterpiece in a contemporary binding.. Eighth Edition. Full Contemporary Calf. Very Good. Folio. 3 Volumes.

New YorkNew York: Knopf, 1949 Red Cloth. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 397+13pp., 76 photographs and 4 maps. The fascinating saga of an expedition to the Himalayas, Ganges, Satlej, Ladak and Sikkim in the early 30s. A very interesting look at Tibetan art and an especially revealing study of Tibetan Buddhism. A wonderful glimpse into the lives of missionaries, hermits and pilgrims in the great Himalayas. Very slight edgewear to the beautiful pictorial dust wrapper otherwise a fine copy..

New York:: Harper & Brothers, 1866. 352pp. Illus.; publishers ads in rear. Original small 8vo brown embossed emblem of the American flag on front board. Contents include some of the memoirs of Generals Sherman, Thomas, Grant, Hooker, etc. Dornbusch 2:2398. Nicholson cat p770. Nevins 3,p.88.. First Edition. Original Brown Embossed Cloth. Very Good. 8vo..

New York,: Charles L. Webster, 1891. 2 volume set,604pp total. Volumes in green cloth over board with gilt titles-4 star bar on spines and gilt spine titles. Some light rubbing and the corners of Volume I a little bumped, otherwise a very clean, bright and strong set. Laid in is an original Bowdoin Taylor & Co. carte de visite of General Sherman in near fine condition. Former owner's bookplate in each volume.. 4th Edition. Original Green Cloth. Excellent. 8 Vo.. 2 Volumes..

New York,: Charles L. Webster, 1888. Hardcover Illustrated Octavo, 500/486 pp., Gilt lettered and decorated cover and spine. Original green cloth bindings. Former cavalry officer's name on ffep. . A lovely copy of one of the less common Civil War memoirs. The frontispiece in Vol. 1 is a picture of P. H. Sheridan, Brevet 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Regiment Infantry. Vol. 2 frontispiece is a picture of P. H. Sheridan, Lieutenant General. Vol. 1 has a map of the Shenandoah Valley.Vol. 2 has a map of the Battlefield of Winchester, 19th Sept. 1864. Sheridan's close association with General Grant benefited his career. It was Grant in fact, who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac. In 1864, he defeated Confederate forces in the Shenandoah Valley. That very har campaign is noted for the destruction of the economic infrastructure of the Valley and was one of the first uses of scorched earth tactics in the war..… Read More

New York, 1895. Presentation. Orig. cloth. Excellent. Frontis portrait. small 8vo., First edition/presentation copy with ALS by Cannon tipped in front cover..

Chicago,Chicago,: , 1896 Pictorial Cloth. Very Good. 4to. First Edition, second issue, with frontispiece captioned "Major-General." PRESENTATION COPY, SIGNED & INSCRIBED BY MILES to Col. John J. Joyce. Ex. lib. Some shelf wear and rubbing otherwise a bright and clean copy. (Howes M595).. By the Author. 8vo..

Archibald Constable & Co. Edinburgh, 1818 3rd edition. 3/4 calf Moderately rubbed an soiled, lightly foxed on some pages. 8vo., 615pp..

Edinburgh, 1779 orig. leather Binding rubbed and scuffed, contents lightly soiled - Good+ 12to., 410pp., New Edition - one of the earliest histories of the American Revolution. Exact title is: A Philosophical and Political History of the Britishe Settlements and Trade in North America to which is annexed An Impartial History of the Present War in America..

BostonBoston: , 1908 Crimson Cloth Gilt. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Untrimmed, gravure frontis portrait, crimson cloth stamped in gold. An excellent copy - covers with very light wear, text very good with light aging. Mencken's third book not issued with dust wrapper until the Fifth Edition. Schrader A3.1a..

J. Dodsl London, 1787. New Edition. Full calf. Very good+. Minor rubbing and scuffing, top of hinges starting. Engraved frontis portrait.Exceptionally clean internally. 8vo., 342pp., An important and highly interesting treatise on aesthetics from the great English political philosopher..

Washington, D.C., Beautiful official portrait photograph of President Truman inscribed to 8 time California Congressman Clyde Gilman Doyle - "To Hon. Clyde Doyle, M. C. with kindest regards and best wishes, Harry Truman." Congressman Dolye represented the 23d California District a portion of which included Los Angeles. He was a rabid Anti- Communist and authored a number of bills attempting to outlaw the Communist party. He was a vocal member of the House Un-American Activities Committee and a strong supporter of President Truman's Loyalty Program, requiring loyalty oaths and background investigations on persons deemed suspect of membership in organizations considered subversive or anti-democratic. He died in 1963, while serving his 9th term in Congress and was acting chairman of HUAC at the time. A striking photograph and strong inscription. and an excellent political association item.. Framed. 11 x 14 Inches.

1932. Gelatin siver print 6 5/8 by 5 1/2 inch framed to 12 x 11 inches. A wonderful portrait photograph of Earhart seated in the cockpit of her airplane wearing headgear and goggles resting on her forhead. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED: " FLYING IS FUN/ AMEILIA EARHART". A beautiful image with a bold and strong inscription and signature.. 6 5/8 x 5 1/2.

An imposing, beautiful portrait photograph showing the President seated and turned toward the camera from his desk, boldly SIGNED BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT in the mat below the image. Beautifully matted and framed.. Fine. Illus. by Harris Ewing. 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.. Framed.

COLOR PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY PRESIDENT REAGAN, NANCY REAGAN AND LUCKY - ADDITIONALLY INSCRIBED BY THE PRESIDENT: "This is with our new family member Lucky.Her paw print." Lucky was a female Bouvier des Flandres puppy, given to the Reagans by the March of Dimes Poster Child in 1984 and named after Nancy Reagan's mother Edith Lucket Davis. Eventually after Lucky had grown to full size she was too big to live in the White House and was moved to the Reagan's ranch in California where she lived the rest of her life. This wonderful, family portrait photograph was the original camera-ready artwork from which greeting cards were printed and sent to various friends. In fine condition. 5 x 8 Inches Size: 5 x 8 Inches. Seller Inventory # 90002

White House,, 1950. A striking portrait image of President Truman seated at his desk, inscribed in the mat below the image: "To my good friend & colleague Senator Lister Hill, with very kindest regards and appreciation of his patriotic public service. Harry Truman/ White House/ Jan.10,1950. Hill was a five time elected Senator from Alabama. As a U.S. Senator, Hill was known as a moderate. He distinguished himself in a number of fields, but was best-known for his landmark legislation in the field of public health. Perhaps the best-known legislation which bears his name is the Hospital and Health Center Construction Act of 1946, better known as the Hill-Burton Act, legistlation that Truman was pushing very hard. However, Lister Hill was as much a national figure as a representative of Alabama and the South. During his long years in the Congress, he would, from time to time, break with his southern colleagues to follow his own conscience. This also made him an especial favorite of Truman's.… Read More

Chicago:: S.C., Griggs & Col,, 1875. Original publisher's brown cloth/gilt, 270pp +ads. "Written by a Chicago Evening Journal correspondent, this collection of monographs gives an exceptionally revealing picture of the 1863 campaigns around Chattanooga." Civil War Books I, p. 166. Top of spine frayed otherwise a beautiful copy.. Second Edition. Near Fine. 8vo..

NewYork,: Doubleday, Doran & Co.,, 1930. This in No. 264 of 537 copies. A beautiful set of Kipling's poems bound in the publishers full white vellum, red paper labels and elephant and swastika seal on front boards, fore-edge untrimmed, t.e.g.. SIGNED BY KIPLING on the limitation page. A few small spots to the boards otherwise an exceedingly clean, bright and fresh set.. By the Author. Signed Limited Edition. Publisher's Off-White Vellum. Near Fine. 4to.. 3 Volumes.

London:: W. Bulmer and Co., Shakespeare Printing Office,, 1795. Includes: A Life of Doctor Goldsmith; The Traveller; The Deserted Billage; Life of Thomas Parnell, D.D.; and The Hermit. Engraved frontispiece and five full page engravings with other vignettes throughout the text. Beautifully bound in full polished tan calf ruled in gold, raised spine in six compartments decorated and lettered in gilt. Contents show some light to occasional moderate foxing but otherwise a very clean and lovely copy in a fine binding.. First Edition Thus. Full Polished Calf Gilt. Very Good. Illus. by Thomas Bewick.. 4to..