N. p. [but England]: 1863. Lined account book or journal in printed paper wrappers, 6.25 x 3.88 inches, 13 pages of manuscript (16 pages total). Almanack for 1864 (including British postal rates) printed on the inside wrappers. “Do not sit dumb in company. That looks either like pride, cunning, or..... More
Boston: Printed for the Author, 1825. First edition. 8vo (8.38 x 5.13 inches), original sheep, 152 pages. A utilitarian book cast as a result of chemical study, promising these recipes “will prove useful, not only to the Chemical Student, but also to the Manufacturer, and to the Economist.” With much..... More
Philadelphia: William Brown, Printer, 1833. Second edition. 8vo (8.25 x 5.25 inches), original printed blue wrappers, 105, [1] pages. The 48-page first edition was published the same year, and this version includes not only national statistics and figures but is replete with ample anecdotal case studies (some quite detailed) of..... More
Chicago: Wharton Publishing Co., 1930. First edition of this number. Original printed wrappers, 8.63 x 6 inches, saddle-stitched, 20 pages [i.e. 16 pages plus wrappers]. Illustrations. A fugitive trade magazine for mail order get-rich schemes, with ads for various service providers and promotions, correspondence courses (viz. the Lonk Institute of..... More
Teknonsha, Mich. Hazen A. Horton, [ca. 1915]. First edition. Trifold brochure on green coated stock, 9 x 3.75 inches, [6] pages, vignette portrait, plus a one-page spirit duplicated circular letter on Hazen A. Horton letterhead and an order blank for goods from the World Manufacturing Co. of Columbus, O. “I..... More
Boston: Published by T. Bedlington, 31, Washington-Street, 1826. A later edition, first published in 1798 in Boston. 12mo (7.5 x 4.75 inches), original white paper spine, blue boards, 100 pages, untrimmed. Publisher’s large printed paper label (with a Greek key border) on the upper board. A popular anonymous defense of..... More
Baltimore: n. p., 1842. First edition. Unbound pamphlet, 9.75 x 6 inches, stitched, 16 pages, untrimmed. A presentation copy, inscribed in ink at the head of the title, “George H. Collins, Esq. with the Author’s respects.” A detailed and scholarly examination of some of the linguistic rules governing the evolution..... More
Cincinnati: Printed by Wm. J. Ferris & Co., 1831. First edition. 8vo (7.5 x 4.63 inches), original tree sheep, brown leather spine label, gilt lettering, 258 pages, all edges stained yellow. The Cincinnati Presbyterian minister and school teacher here compiles an early American attempt at mental consolations for the chronically..... More
Norwich [Conn.]: Printed by R. Hubbard, for the Author, 1813. First edition. 24mo (6.38 x 3.75 inches), original marbled wrappers, 24, [1] pages. Diagrams in the text. Masonic ceremonies for the use of American Lodges, here published by the Connecticut Mason and mathematician Sterry (1761-1817). American Imprints 29867; Sabin 91363..... More
London: Printed for T. Cadell; J. Walter; and T. Sewell, 1776 [i.e., 1777]. Stated fifth edition. Pamphlet in modern marbled wrappers, 8.13 x 5.13 inches, 132 pages. “The opinions of the modern Americans on Government, like those of their good ancestors on witchcraft, would be too ridiculous to deserve any..... More
Concord [N. H.]: Printed for Nathaniel K. Hardy, June, 1812. Second edition. Pamphlet restitched into later early drab wrappers, scant 6 x 3.5 inches, 12 pages. “On the 19th of February, at evening, she was in great distress of mind, so that she screamed, not uttering words that could be..... More
Boston: Marden & Co. Printers, 32 Congress Street, 1840. First edition of this occasional report of this early charitable organization. 24mo (6.13 x 3.81 inches), original marbled wrappers, 53 pages. A token of the importance of maritime commerce in New England, a charitable organization founded as an association of sea..... More
Carlisle [Penna.]: From the Press of A. Louden (Whitehall), 1805. First edition. 12mo (6.88 x 4.38 inches), contemporary calf, leather spine label, gilt lettering, 220 pages. “When she [Miss Oliver] was solicited to make a collection for publication, not being a ready writer herself, she dictated them to another person..... More
Boston: Printed for the Author, J. Belcher, Printer, 1809. First edition. 12mo (6.88 x 4.13), original full sheep, black leather label, gilt rules and lettering, 169, [1] pages. “As the following Poems originated in sincere and ardent love of my country, and a desire to aid the cause of truth..... More
[N. p., ca. 1890-1900]. Each photo on a mount measuring 5.5 x 4 inches. The prices for pieces in various “suits” of furniture are given: wash stands (from $4 to $4.50, up to $6 “fine”), bedsteads, frames, even the occasional whatnot shelf in ash ($8 for a plain side whatnot..... More
Cincinnati, May 15, 1913 and May 16, 1913. 2 letters, 9 pages and 10 pages (approx. 1700 words total) in pencil on rectos and versos, Remington Typewriter letterhead measuring 6.5 x 8.5 inches. With one original cover addressed to Elden’s sweetheart, Miss Grace Weeter, postmarked Cincinnati, May 15, 1913. Lively..... More
New York: Fowlers and Wells, Phrenological Cabinet, 131 Nassau Street, 1849. Stated fifth edition. 8vo (7.5 x 4.88 inches), original blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt pictorial spine, [1-6], [i]-xii, [19]-312, [4] pages. Illus. A popular physiology on phrenological principles, but also touching on water cure principles, ventilation reform, rational dress, meatless..... More
Boston: Printed by John Russell, at his Office, Quaker-Lane, [1799]. First edition. Original blue oilcloth wrappers, 7.25 x 4.5 inches, 13 pages. Title-page vignette. A handsome little publication of the articles of incorporation for this marine insurance company, presumably intended as a promotional keepsake; its oilcloth wrappers seem happily suited..... More
New York: Derby & Jackson, 119 Nassau Street, 1859. First edition. 8vo (7.5 x 5.25 inches), original brown cloth, gilt lettering, 329, [1] pages. Double frontispiece: two lithographic portraits by Sarony inserted before the title page. A popular account of travel among the Acadians of the Maritimes in eastern Canada;..... More
New-York: Published by Harper & Brothers, 1835. First edition. 2 vols, 12mo (7.75 x 4.75 inches), original textured green cloth, gilt lettering, [iv], 337; [iv], 356 pages. “The population of Michigan generally,—as I believe I have before observed,—is much superior to the ordinary settlers of a new country.” Travels through..... More
(Wooster, O. Press of Clipper Printing Co., 1899.). First edition. 8vo (7.75 x 5.38 inches), original green cloth, gilt lettering, 308 pages. Frontis, 13 plates. A sensational murder trial: George Saxton, husband of President William McKinley’s sister, was known as a something of a bounder and a cad; he had..... More
Philadelphia: James Kay, Jun. and Brother; Pittsburgh: C. H. Kay and Co., (1833) [but ca. 1838-1841?]. A later edition. Superroyal 32 (4.88 x 3.38 inches), original black morocco, gilt lettering, 296 pages. Engraved title page (with the imprint of James Kay, Jun. and Brother, Philadelphia and John I. Kay &..... More
Springfield, Ohio: Printed at the Office of the Presbyterian of the West, 1844. First edition. 8vo (6.88 x 4.63 inches), original sprinkled sheep, black leather spine label, gilt lettering, 251, [1], [4] pages. From the press of the weekly paper, the Presbyterian of the West (published by Smith in Springfield..... More
Boston: various publishers, 1783-, 1792. First editions. 5 vols in 1, 8vo (8 x 5.13 inches), contemporary full calf, 21, [3]; 60; 32; 24; 23, [1] pages. The Gospel Considered; and the Manner in which it should be Preached; with an Endeavor to shew from the Scriptures, that Election doth..... More
London: Printed by John Clowes, 1650. First edition. 4to (7.25 x 5.5 inches), 18th century half calf and marbled sides, [2], 5, [1] pages. “Executioner. Your hair to be turned up Col. Shew me how to sit my self upon the block. After which his doublet being of [sic], and..... More
