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Iowa. Board of Control of State Institutions. State of Iowa. Bulletin of state institutions. Vol. XXXIV, No. IV. October, 1932. Anamosa, IA: Men’s Reformatory Print, [1932]. 8vo (23 cm, 9"). 173, [7] pp.
$35.00
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Printed in a prison and containing articles on “control of communicable diseases in the state's institutions,” the Training School for Boys at Eldora, sewage treatment for the state institutions, and care of tuberculosis patients.Provenance: Most recently in the library of Robert Sadoff, M.D., sans indicia.
Publisher's gray wrappers printed in black; interior very lightly age-toned. Very good. (40584)

Children, THANKSGIVING, Glad Times!!
Irish, Marie, & Lenore K. Dolan. The glad time Thanksgiving book. Syracuse, NY: Willis N. Bugbee Co., © 1932. 12mo. 100 pp.
$40.00
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Children's collection of poems, recitations, playlets, dances, stories, and songs about thankfulness, especially thankfulness for various seasonal delights. This is the sole edition (while WorldCat appears to list a 1923 printing, further exploration shows that to be a data entry error based on this edition's 1932 copyright date).
Publisher's printed cream-colored paper wrappers, front wrapper with cornucop ia design in navy and gold; back lower outer corner bumped, light dust-soiling to back wrapper. One page with small affixed sticker in upper portion, partially obscuring header but no other text. (30227)
Sumptuously Bound
First American Edition of Irving's FIRST HISTORICAL Work
Irving, Washington. A history of the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus. New York: G. & C. Carvill, 1828. 8vo (22 cm; 8.625"). 3 vols. I: xvi, 399 pp., 1 folded map. II: viii, [1], 10–367. III: viii, [1], 14–419, [1] pp.
$850.00
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First American edition of Irving's somewhat fanciful yet readable work on Christopher Columbus. Irving notes in the preface “the sight of disjointed papers and official documents is apt to be repulsive to the general reader” so he has decided to create a narrative rather than simply translate pertinent documents related to Columbus as originally asked. This edition comes with a
large folding map of Columbus' route through the Bahama Islands.
Binding: Gorgeous 19th-century acid-stained autumnal binding: Covers framed with a gilt floral roll and brilliantly crossed with bands of walnut brown, ochre, deep green, russet red, black, and grey, all
very bright. Spines gilt extra with compartment devices and multiple interesting rolls, and bearing black leather gilt labels; board edges touched at corners with gilt; marbled endpapers.
Provenance: Signature of Sam Baird on front endpaper and title-page of vol. I and half-title of vol. II.
As described in the BAL, signature sign 6 is not present on p. 41 in vol. I and the last page of vol. III is unnumbered.
BAL 10124. Bound as above, bindings moderately rubbed with one sliver of leather lost at a joint and a small patch lost near the bottom of one back cover. Age-toning, foxing, and some other spotting; some corners creased (some corners improperly trimmed during manufacture. Inscriptions as above, light pencilling on endpapers of one volume; map wrinkled with some old light staining and a tear repaired some time ago from back, with cloth tape — folds strong.
A classic semi-historical work most strikingly bound. (36170)

With
Howard Pyle's Illustrations; Without Some Other Bits
Irving, Washington. A history of New-York from the beginning of the world to the end of the Dutch dynasty; containing, among many surprising and curious matters, the unutterable ponderings of Walter the Doubter, the disastrous projects of William the Testy, and the chivalric achievements of Peter the Headstrong — the three Dutch governors of New Amsterdam; being the only authentic history of times that ever hath been or ever will be published. New York: Printed for the Grolier Club, 1886. 8vo (23.5 cm; 9.125"). 2 vols. I: Frontis., [4 (of 6)] ff., 312 pp., 1 plate; lacks the two prelim. states of the frontis., the half-title, and the colophon leaves. II: [6], 275, [5] pp., [4] leaves of plates l lacks the two prelim. states of the frontis.
$400.00
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An early Grolier Club publication (i.e., number 4): Limited to 175 copies on Holland paper and two on vellum, with this copy on Holland. The illustrations are by George H. Boughton, Will H. Drake, and Howard Pyle; etchings by Henry C. Eno and F. Raubicheck. The text and illustrations were printed at the DeVinne Press, and
the edition contains previously unpublished authorial corrections.
The title-page is in black and red, bearing the Grolier Club emblem in brown. Similarly, the initials and head- and tailpieces are printed in brown.
Binding: 1920s-era half brown morocco with marbled paper sides and matching marbled endpapers; round spines, raised bands accented with gilt rules and gilt beading, and a gilt center device in each spine compartment. Top edges gilt, others uncut; binding unsigned, but elegantly accomplished.
Bound as above. Vol. I lacks half-title, colophon leaf, and the two states of the frontispieces before the lettering. Vol. II lacks the cancelled title-page, the two states of the frontispieces before the lettering, and the instructions to the binder.
A lesson of a set, as the lacking elements that so affect the price of this handsome duo are so not-obviously “missing”: One must *know* they're supposed to be there! (35436)

Irving's Tales of
New York, Paris, Granada, Etc.
Irving, Washington. Wolfert's roost and other papers, now first collected. New York: G.P. Putnam & Co., 1855. 12mo (19.3 cm, 7.6"). Frontis., add. engr. t.-p., [2], [7]–383, [1], 12 (adv.) pp.
$200.00
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First U.S. edition, later printing (with publisher's address of 10 Park Place), in the binding described by BAL; delightfully entertaining tales from a beloved author, collected from
their appearances in various periodicals. The frontispiece was done by Darley and the added wood-engraved title-page by J.W. Orr.
Provenance: Front pastedown with bookplates of prominent Philadelphia collector Robert R. Dearden and Philip Justice Steinmetz, an Episcopal clergyman; the latter design shows a view of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Elkins Park, PA, of which Dr. Steinmetz was the pastor.
BAL 10188. Publisher's slate-green cloth, covers with blind-stamped rococo frame, front cover with gilt-stamped scenic vignette, spine with gilt-stamped author/title and embossed decorations; binding very slightly cocked, extremities rubbed, cloth somewhat faded overall. Front pastedown with bookplates as above and with affixed slip of old cataloguing. Frontispiece and added title-page with margins lightly stained; pages faintly age-toned, otherwise clean. (29557)

Daniel Webster Saves the Day — The Kenniston “Sham-Robbery” Case
Jackman, Joseph. The sham-robbery, committed by Elijah Putnam Goodridge, on his own person, in Newbury near Essex bridge, Dec. 19, 1816, with a history of his journey to the place where he robbed himself. And his trial with Mr. Ebenezer Pearson, whom he maliciously arrested for robbery. Also the trial of Levi & Laban Kenniston. Concord, NH: Printed for the author, 1819. 12mo (17 cm, 6.75"). 151, [1] pp.
$450.00
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Daniel Webster to the rescue. Webster was one of the defense attorneys in this bizarre case: He had only shortly earlier resumed private practice following service in the U.S. Congress. The case involved the “respected” and definitely “plugged in” Goodridge who accused the mentally challenged Kenniston brothers of robbery. The cards seemed stacked against the two until Webster rose and began his defense, and stitch by stitch caused Goodridge's story to come apart and succeeded in obtaining the acquittal of the Kennistons.
Also includes accounts of Ebenezer Pearson's action against Goodridge for damages for malicious prosecution.
Shaw & Shoemaker 48361; Cohen, Bibliography of Early American Law, 14017. Stitched as issued, in plain pale green wrappers. Light soiling, stray areas of light foxing or staining. Very good. (39251)
Jackson, Andrew (President, 1829–1837). [drop-title] Treaty between the United States and the Emperor of Russia. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting copies of a treaty of navigation and commerce between the United States and his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias. May 14, 1834. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. [Washington]: Gales & Seaton, printers, 1834. 8vo (22.7 cm, 8.9"). 10 pp.
$450.00
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Uncommon. Contains Jackson’s transmittal letter and a copy of the treaty (printed in double columns), concluded at St. Petersburg on 6/18 December 1832, and the ratifications which were exchanged in the city on 11 May 1833. The text is provided in English and French.
This is the first printing of the first treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and Russia; the only prior convention between the two nations was the convention of 1824 concerning the Pacific Northwest. This treaty establishes and confirms reciprocal trade, and commercial and navigation rights to vessels of both countries, and also applies the same rights to the
kingdom of Poland.
Government document: 23d Congress, 1st Session. Doc. No. 415. Ho. of Reps. Executive.
Recent paper wrappers. Title-page with inked numeral in upper margin. Light spotting. (12529)

LEC: A Southern Californian Landmark
Jackson, Helen Hunt. Ramona. Los Angeles: Printed for the members of The Limited Editions Club at The Plantin Press, 1959. 8vo. xiv, [6], 428, [2] pp.; illus.
$125.00
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Helen Hunt Jackson avowedly wrote Ramona, set during the Spanish missions period of California, to do for the American Indian what Uncle Tom's Cabin had done for the African-American The novel appeared as a book in 1884, five years after she heard an eloquent lecture by two Ponca Indians, Standing Bear and Bright Eyes, on the injustices inflicted upon the Indian at the hands of greedy white settlers. Roused to action, she had written her first book on the subject in 1881, a well-researched work of non-fiction called A Century of Dishonor; but unhappily, neither that one nor this mobilized much support for the rights of the first Americans — although the novel was very, very popular. The introduction here is by J. Frank Dobie who writes, “her chief work lives on, not only in print but in the minds and emotions of people who call for the book in libraries, buy it in stores, read it, and are moved by it. Helen Hunt Jackson's outcries of moral indignation against America's shifty and cruel treatment of Indians still lift human spirits — even though comparatively few people are moved to lift hands against ambitious patriots still trying to get hold of Indian property . . . Her passion against wrong and for right will make her book live a long, long while yet.”
The LEC illustrations consist of 8 full-page and 41 in-text color drawings by Everett Gee Jackson (no relation to the author), who also signed the colophon. Saul Marks designed the book, selecting a monotype Bembo font with the chapter titles printed in red ink, and the printing was done by Saul and Lillian Marks at The Plantin Press, Los Angeles.
Binding: In an attractive full woven fabric derived from a striated Native American design, with a colorful paper spine label.
This is numbered copy 972 of 1500 printed; the appropriate LEC newsletter is laid in.
Bibliography of the Fine Books Published by The Limited Editions Club, 298. Binding as above in original slipcase, volume spine label slightly darkened, slipcase showing only minimal wear and with a spot or two of darkening to front panel. A very nice copy. (30117)

Literature from a Successful Presidential Campaign — “The People's Candidate”
Jackson, Isaac Rand. The life of William Henry Harrison, (of Ohio,) the people's candidate for the presidency. With a history of the wars with the British and Indians on our north-western frontier. Philadelphia: Marshall, Williams & Butler, 1840. 12mo (15.5 cm; 6"). [1–4], 5, vi–x, `5–222 pp. (complete despite odd pagination).
$145.00
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Fifth edition of this campaign biography, a greatly expanded version of Jackson's The life of Major-General William Henry Harrison: comprising a brief account of his important civil and military services, and an accurate description of the council at Vincennes with Tecumseh, as well as the victories of Tippecanoe, Fort Meigs and the Thames, that had appeared earlier in 1840, prior to Harrison's candidacy.
Needless to say, the emphasis is on his military career with much about native Americans.
The text is unillustrated, but the front cover has a
central medallion bust of Harrison in gold.
Provenance: Author's presentation copy? “Joseph Barclay Esq., from the author” in ink on the first blank page after the front free endpaper. In an appropriately contemporary style hand.
Binding: Publisher's brown textured cloth, front and rear boards stamped with blind corner devices and front board with a large bust of Harrison in gold in a circle and with his rank and name in gilt below. Cloth not in Krupp but closely related to her Wav1.
Sabin 35422. On binding cloth, see: Krupp, Bookcloth in England and America, 1823–50. Publisher's textured purplish-brown cloth, covers embossed with border rules and foliate corner pieces to frame the gilt image of “General Harrison” as above. A very good copy, light sun-fading to spine; the usual foxing. (36557)

Bernard & Gordon & Angela
James, Henry. Confidence. Boston: Houghton, Osgood & Co., 1880. 12mo (19.4 cm, 7.6"). [2], [5]–347, [1] pp.
$400.00
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First U.S. edition, in BAL's binding state 1 (with “Houghton, Osgood & Co.” on spine). Although modern criticism considers this novel one of James's more lightweight works, it was quite popular at the time of its publication, and the author chose to include it in the first collection of his works.
We have, at the moment, an interesting number of such “first American editions.” Please, enquire!
BAL 10549; Edel & Laurence, Bibliography of Henry James (3rd. ed.), A11b; Wright, III, 2913. Publisher's terra-cotta cloth, spine with gilt-stamped title; extremities rubbed and cloth with areas of discoloration. Ex–social club library: call number on endpaper, rubber-stamp on title-page, no other markings. Pages with scattered light stains, still a very nice copy. (26637)

1st U.S. Edition — The Europeans
James, Henry. The Europeans. A sketch. Boston: Houghton, Osgood & Co., 1879. 8vo (19.4 cm, 7.6"). [2], 281, [1] pp.
$200.00
First U.S. edition: Two nomadic European siblings travel to Boston to become acquainted with their American cousins.
BAL 10537; Edel & Laurence, Bibliography of Henry James (3rd. ed.), A7b. Publisher's green finely cross-ribbed cloth, covers framed in blind, spine with gilt-stamped title; corners and spine extremities rubbed, sides with small spots of discoloration, spine darkened with lighter, rubbed patch under title. Ex–social club library; 19th-century call-number inked to a front blank and rubber-stamp to title-page, no other markings. (26569)
We have, at the moment, an interesting number of such “first American editions.” Please, enquire!

Irish Insurgency — American Imprint & Provenance
Jones, John, of Dublin. An impartial narrative of the most important engagements which took place between His Majesty's forces and the insurgents, during the Irish Rebellion, in 1798; including very interesting information not before published. Carefully collected from authentic letters. Second edition, with additions and corrections. South Newberlin, NY: Levi Harris, 1834. 12mo (18.3 cm, 7.2"). Frontis., 227, [1] pp.
$350.00
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Revised U.S. edition of this collection of first-person accounts of the United Irishmen's 1798 uprising against British rule, originally published in Dublin in 1799. The volume begins with a woodcut frontispiece of the Battle of Vinegar Hill. Levi Harris also published an earlier edition in 1833 at South Newbury, N.Y. Where “South Newbury” might have been, we don't know. South New Berlin is an equally obscure place, but still exists west of Cooperstown and east of Syracuse.
Provenance: Inked inscriptions of James Mack of Windham, VT (1784–1860) on front free endpaper and rear fly-leaf. Although both inscriptions are dated 1840, one gives “Col. James Mack” and the other “Major James Mack.”
American Imprints 25154. Contemporary treed sheep, spine with gilt-stamped leather title-label; joints, edges, and extremities rubbed, spine leather darkened and cracked, boards very slightly sprung. Inscriptions as above. Light to moderate age-toning and foxing, more pronounced to frontispiece and title-page. Now housed in a cloth clamshell case with gilt-stamped leather spine label. (25116)
American Acid-Stained Autumnal Binding Spine with a DISTINCTIVE Stamp
Josephus, Flavius. The genuine works of Flavius Josephus; translated by William Whiston, A.M. New York: Published by William Borradaile, 1825. 12mo (18 cm; 7"). Vol. 6 only of 6. Frontis., 317, [1] pp.
$85.00
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A marvelous example of an American acid-stained autumnal binding with a gilt spine extra. The boards are tooled with a gilt double rule border around their perimeter; inside that border and almost touching the inner rule is a blind-impressed roll of flowers and leaves. The spine is richly tooled in gilt with a variety of single rules, rolls, and a handsome, large, finely detailed stamp used twice. A black leather spine label offers author, title, and volume number; the autumnal colors of the binding overall are red, pale yellow, brown, and green.
The stamp so effectively used here has been identified as one engraved by Samuel Dodd, 19th-century bookbinders' tool maker of Bloomfield, NJ.
The text present is preceded by a good engraving by Maverick entitled “People of Masada.”
Provenance: Late 19th- or 20th-century ownership stamp on front free endpaper of Henry M. Bissell.
Shoemaker 21077; Rosenbach, Jewish, 276; Dodd's stamp identified by scholar Steve Beare. Binding as above, lightly rubbed at the joints (outside); browning to endpapers from glue action and ownership stamp on front free one. Some foxing. Vol. 6 only: Sold as a binding and very good as such. (35830)

“There Will Always be Music, Art, & Church Bells . . .
There Will Always be a Memorable Meal”
. . . in San Francisco
Junior League of Pasadena. The California heritage cookbook. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co., © 1976. 8vo (26.6 cm, 10.5"). [8], 424 pp.; illus.
$60.00
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Impressive testament to California cuisine and wine, with brief essays describing the history of the state's different regions and regimes along with its various culinary influences — particularly Mexican. Chapters include “Monterey Peninsula,” “The Redwood Empire,” “San Francisco,” “The Sierra Nevada,” “The Missions,” “The Desert Valleys,” and “Napa”; this is the 16th printing.
The recipes show a penetration of Mexican cooking that extends beyond tacos, tamales, and guacamole to Mexican coffee, avocado soup, salad dressing, fish dishes, and even a soufflé. And it is notable that now the Mexican dishes are no longer segregated.
Publisher's tan cloth-covered boards in original dust jacket; jacket evenly sunned with a few edge nicks.
A very nice copy of an interesting, attractive, historically oriented cookbook. (36107)

First Laws of Kansas — Full Morocco
Kansas. Laws, statutes, etc. General laws of the state of Kansas, passed at the first session of the legislature, commenced at the capital, March 26, 1861. Lawrence, KS: “Kansas State Journal” Steam Power Press Print, 1861. 8vo (22.9 cm, 9"). 334 pp.
$5000.00
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First edition of the first laws published by Kansas as a state. “Published by authority,” the session laws of 1861 appear here with the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, Treaty of Cession, Organic Act, Constitution of the State of Kansas, Act of Admission, and lists of state officers and members and officers of legislature appended.
Sabin 37066. Later blue morocco framed in blind double fillets, spine with gilt-stamped leather title labels, gilt-ruled raised bands, and gilt-stamped compartment decorations; spine very slightly sunned. Scattered faint foxing, four leaves with more pronounced spotting. (24567)

A Gift Book for
Women of “Elevated Character”
Keese, John, ed. The opal: A pure gift for the holy days. New York: J.C. Riker, [1846]. 8vo (20.4 cm, 8"). 304 pp.; 8 engr. plts., without the added engr. title-page.
$100.00
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Collection of Christian-themed short stories, poems, and readings, most of which counsel the womanly virtues of patience, submission, and self-control. This volume, the third to appear in the Opal series, is illustrated with mezzotints by J.G. Chapman; all eight of the plates described in the list of illustrations are present, but not the added engraved title-page.
Includes two poems by Whittier: “My soul and I” and “The wife of Manoah to her husband.”
Binding: Publisher’s textured brown calf, covers with blind-stamped frame of foliate design; front cover suitably gilt-stamped with central vignette of
Jesus and the woman at the well, back cover centrally gilt-stamped with a weary-looking woman harvesting grain (Ruth?). Spine gilt-stamped with foliate (ivy?) design and ornate title; all edges gilt.
Provenance: 19th-century stencilled ownership name of H. Amelia St John (Purdy) (1838–1925) of Yates County, NY.
Faxon 622; Thompson 145; Tepper, American Gift Books & Literary Annuals. (Second edition), 167. Binding as above, gilt designs moderately rubbed, edges and corners worn, spine faded and head of spine pulled. Front free endpaper clipped to remove inscription; ownership stencil to front fly-leaf. Some pages with soiling, light foxing, or brown stains.
Mezzotints well accomplished and several quite lovely. (37280)

A Prominent Lawyer, Skillful Orator, & Charming Family Man
Kennedy, John Pendleton. Memoirs of the life of William Wirt, attorney general of the United States. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard, 1849. 8vo (23.7 cm, 9.3"). 2 vols. I: Frontis., 417, [1], 4, [48 (adv.)] pp. II: 450, [2] pp.; 1 facs.
$300.00
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First edition: Life and letters of a lawyer and statesman who still holds the record for longest service as U.S. attorney general. In that position, Wirt was noted for organizing the office and compiling records of his official opinions for the use of his successors. The author of the present biography was a Maryland novelist and politician who served as United States Secretary of the Navy.
Vol. I opens with a rather nice mezzotint portrait of Wirt, engraved by A.B. Walter after Charles B. King; vol. II with an oversized, folding facsimile of a letter from John Adams.
BAL 11056; Cohen 2161; Howes K87; Sabin 37415. Publisher's brown cloth, covers framed in blind-stamped strapwork, spines with gilt-stamped title and blind-stamped decorations; cloth lightly dust-soiled, chipped at corners and spine extremities. Ex–social club library: 19th-century bookplates, call number on endpapers, rubber-stamp on title-pages. Vol. II: one leaf of contents with two short tears. Pages clean. (29413)

“From the Balkans to Persia, & from Arabia & Egypt to the Caucasus”
Keoleian, Ardashes H. The Oriental cook book. New York: Sully & Kleinteich, [1913]. 8vo (19 cm, 7.48"). Frontis., 349, [1] pp.
[SOLD]
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First edition: “Wholesome, dainty and economical dishes of the Orient, especially adapted to American tastes and methods of preparation. The author is described as “formerly of Constantinople,” and by “Orient” he means that the recipes come from primarily Armenian, Turkish, Bulgarian, and Greek sources — with this being
the first cookbook printed in the United States to feature Armenian cuisine. Recipes are cooked over the fire.
Bitting, 257; Brown, Culinary Americana, 2689. Publisher's red cloth, front cover and spine with gilt-stamped title, without the (uncommon) dust jacket; spine sunned, extremities slightly rubbed. Endpapers mildly spotted; final section of volume with area of light waterstaining to upper outer portions, pages otherwise clean.
A solid copy of the first edition. (41347)

Kerouac before He Was
“Jack”
Kerouac, Jack [but writing as “John”]. The Town & the City. New York: Harcourt, Brace & Co., (1950). 8vo (20.5 cm; 8"). [3] ff., 499, [1] pp.
$1150.00
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First edition of Kerouac's first book. An advance review copy, this distinction being printed on its wrapper; there apparently was no distributed “proof copy” for it.
A fictionalized account of the author's life and family and friends, the novel is somewhat conventional but contains the seeds and hints of things that will mature, expand, and dominate in his later writings.
Charters A1a for the first edition, first issue; Charters notes the existence of advance reading copies, but does not give them a separate entry, nor speculate about the number bound as here. Publisher's printed salmon paper wrappers, rear cover with a slim crease to paper (in production?); a fresh, unworn copy. Cryptic pencilled characters (totalling 13) on endpapers and rear endpaper with one very short tear. Housed in a quarter green morocco clamshell box. (34815)
From
Romulus Augustulus to Louis Philippe
Koch, Christopher William. History of the revolutions in Europe.... Middletown [Ct.]: Edwin Hunt, 1833. 2 vols. in 1. 12mo (19.5 cm, 7.625"). I: 280 (i.e., 276) pp.; 4 plts. II: 393, [1 (blank)] pp., [1 (blank)] f.; 8 plts.
$125.00
Translated by Andrew Crichton from the original French, a History of the Revolutions in Europe gives the history of revolution beginning with the fall of the Roman Empire, including the French and American Revolutions (in the former of which Koch played a part) and ending with the French revolution of 1830. Included are a total of
24 wood-engraved illustrations on 12 plates, some of which are signed “JWB” and one of which is signed “B.”
Contemporary publisher’s mottled sheep; spine gilt extra. Fine abrasions or chipping to leather, especially to head and foot of spine. Offsetting from turn-ins; lightly foxed throughout. A closed tear without loss in pp. 327–28. All edges marbled. (7698)

Fly Fly! — 50 Copies Only
Koelewyn, Arie. Paper airplanes 1911 and 1973. Philadelphia: Paper Airplane Press, 1977. 12mo. [1] f., 12 pp., [1] f.
[SOLD]
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Illustrated with diagrams. “This is publication Number 1 of The Paper Airplane Press. 25 copies have been made for private distribution (A–Y) and 25 copies for sale (1–25).” This is one of the numbered copies. Signed by the author, who was a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania in 1977, this is no. 14.
Interesting and rare.
Sewn in original stiff wrappers with printed label on front, some glue action to label's edge.
Very good, clean condition. (41283)
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