Florae Halensis, Tentamen Novum. + Mantissa Prima Florae Halensis, audita Novarum Plantarum Centuria de Sprengel, Kurt - 1806

This is a 17-Volume collection of works of Historical Fiction by Luise Mühlbach, a well-known German Author, who wrote most of her work in the 1860s and early 1870s. Her Books focus on several well-known German and European personalities including Frederick the Great, Joseph the Second, Empress Josephine, Goethe and Schiller, Napoleon, Marie Antoinette, King Henry and others. Her Books were translated into English by several different translators and published as a set by A.L. Fowle, Publisher, of New York in 1905. This Set was not published with Volume Numbers for each Book. Each Book contains 400-650 pages of text and three to five illustrations.There are 20 Volumes in the complete set. However, the set being offered here is limited to 17 Volumes and are listed below:BERLIN AND SANS-SOUCI, Translated by Mrs. Chapman Coleman and Daughters;FREDERICK THE GREAT AND HIS FAMILY, Translated by Mrs. Chapman Coleman and Daughters;MARIE ANTOINETTE AND HER SON, Translated by Rev. W. L. Gage;ANDREAS HOFER,… Leer más

The book is in excellent condition. The pages are white, of high quality, and the book smells pleasant. One page has a small easily overlooked punch-rip. Binding is good. Hardcover is green with black trim and gold embossed author and title only on the spine.The Dust Jacket is ripped and taped and has some insect damage and torn corners.What makes this second 1933 edition book especially interesting, is that it is signed, small and unpretentious, in fine black ink by the author.The book is written in Czechoslovakian.The story is a Czechoslovakian version of "Robinhood" of sorts, a blend of fact and magical fiction of the mythical or legendary Nikola Suhaj, (depending on who you believe).The story takes place in Ruthenia, mostly after, but also during the First World War. This region is forgotten, and people here are very poor and their only livelihood is the forests, where they say God lives, witches cast spells, and there are enchanted places where even the wildlife won't go. The themes of… Leer más

Printings span from 1898 to 1900. Printed from the edition that was carefully corrected by the author in 1867 and 1868. Three quarter binding with stamped spines as illustrated. Marbled endpapers, head & tail bands, gilt tops, rough-cut fore-edge. Illustrations have a tissue guard. Edges are aged and there is some foxing to the text, however, pages appear unmarked. Some volumes have detached covers and or spine, please ask for detailed list. Price includes additional costs for mailing. Your purchase helps our small public library. p
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The Natural History of the Eastern Borders Vol I: The Botany of the Eastern Borders, with the Popular Names and Uses of the Plants and of the Customs and Beliefs Which have Been Associated with ThemPublished by John Van Voorst, London, 1853. , xii, 336 pages, complete with frontispiece plate "Castlehills", black & white plate inserted at page 221, 13 numbered plates at the rear, and 14 small woodcuts throughout the text, 'Terra Lindisfarnensis' printed at head of one title page,First Edition , light foxing to some plates (see pics), textblock clean, book in good condition , green cloth with gilt titles on spine, Octavo, 23 x 15 cmContent:* First Front (blanc) End Paper with inscription (pon); Matthew J (James) Turnbull, Coldstream Sept 1853. Turnbull (1826-1894) was a MD from Edinburg University.* Frontispiece "Castlehill"* Titlepage The Botany* Titlepage Terra Lindisfanrensis - The Natural History* Dedication page* p. vii - x Preface* Explanation of 14 woodcuts* Explanation of the Plates… Leer más

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Rebound. A book of sayings and poetry as reference for the youth of the day. Has a charming ownership inscription that includes a poem about borrowing and lending books. Inside pages have pinhole from page 25 to 83, one page repaired with tape, and some pages have browning to the edges. Some light foxing and occasional spots.

Two volumes. i-xij, 774 pages (1st volume) and 784 pages (2nd volume).

This is a scarce, antique copy of "Taintor's Route and City Guides" - this particular guide is for "The Erie Railway and its Branches." Published in 1867 by Taintor Brothers in New York. The guide features 20 color maps in all. "With descriptive sketches of the cities, villages, stations, and of scenery and objects of interest along the route" by H.F. Walling. There are illustrated advertisements at both the front and back. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.Condition:The pages are in great condition - mostly clean and white with no writing and only some trace foxing at the top margin of pages 11-16, a light stain at the lower-outer edge of pages 6 & 7, and a 1/2" tear at the outer edge of the advertisement page between pages 4 & 5. The covers have detached from the spine; the top and bottom pieces of the spine (about 1" and 1/2" respectively) are missing; light stains at the top-right corner of the front cover; a dime-sized layer of paper has peeled off at the bottom-right corner… Leer más

Paris.: L'Auteur, 1843. Original blindstamped blue cloth, Gilt spine title, gilt pagoda design on cover. . Near fine in a bright original binding, light foxing to pages,otherwise fine.. 8vo., 24.5x16 cm. . French text. weight: 1.1 lb. Engraved title, 17 full page engraved plates, one engraved ad.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama:: Big Jump Press,, 2023.. Edition of 66 (26 lettered, 40 numbered). 5.5 x 9"; 20 pages. Papers include Red River double side Premium Matte and Colorplan. Text set in Arno, Myriad, and Monaco type. Printed letterpress using polymer plates from Boxcar press. Produced in an edition of 44, of which 26 lettered copies bound individually and 40 bound alongside other collaborative components of the 'Acts of Translation" project. Signed by Allen and Bryant. Lettered. Big Jump Press: "Dr. David Allen studies the ecology of ticks and tick-borne diseases. He uses an integrated theoretical and empirical approach to tease apart the biotic and abiotic drivers of tick populations and tick-borne pathogen persistence. He has published his work in numerous journals, including 'Journal of Medical Entomology, Biological Conservation, Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Northeastern Naturalist'. His research into the Ixodes population has received a grant from the National… Leer más

Very Rare 1751 Fifth Edition of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift -Needs Some Restoration
"Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the World in Four Parts by Lemuel Gulliver, first a Surgeon, Then a Captain of Several Ships"
The Fifth Edition, CorrectedLondon:Printed for Charles Bathurst, and Sold by T. Woodward, C. Davis, C. Hitch, R. Dodsley and W. Bowles.MDCCLI (1751)
About the Book:
Full Calf. Condition: Fair and needs some restoration but not that bad. This is the very rare 5th Edition, Corrected, viii, 296 pp., 6 copper plates. Spine and end page are loose. Note about this being a gift written on the inside back cover. Two different owners' book plates on inside front cover and first end page. The blank front end papers are browned at the edge an the second end paper has a small torn piece. Title page printed in red and black and that and all the rest of the pages look pretty clean with very minor foxing.
Interesting background on this book on the web:
Jonathan Swift initially did his best to… Leer más