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J.M. Whittemore & Co. Patriotic Ephemera

J.M. Whittemore & Co. Patriotic Ephemera

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$425.00
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Seller: Eclectibles
Title
J.M. Whittemore & Co. Patriotic Ephemera
Seller
Eclectibles (United States)
Condition
Very good. Light toning. One small hole to one of the large labels. Adhesive to verso of smaller pieces.
Description
Boston, Massachusetts: J.M. Whittemore & Co, 1861. Very good. Light toning. One small hole to one of the large labels. Adhesive to verso of smaller pieces.. J.M. Whittemore & Co. was a job printer and publisher known for producing handsome and patriotic covers (illustrated envelopes) with traditional American iconography such as the American flag, Columbia, and military symbolism, often printed in red and blue. The present group of ephemera includes two printed labels that would have been affixed to albums, that people would have kept to collect patriotic covers in. each measures 7.75" by 4.75", and has imagery of the flag and Columbia. The other three items here are three proofs/samples of illustrations by Whittemore, the largest measuring approx. 3.5" by 1.5". One shows an eagle atop an American flag, and the other two show a soldier with musket and flag.
Unter'in Marchenbaum, Under the Fairy Tale Tree

Unter'in Marchenbaum, Under the Fairy Tale Tree by Heinrich Oswalt

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$225.00
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Seller: Eclectibles
Title
Unter'in Marchenbaum, Under the Fairy Tale Tree
Author
Heinrich Oswalt
Seller
Eclectibles (United States)
Condition
New covers, and minor repair work throughout. When the book was rebound the last ten or so pages of the book were not rebound in
Description
Germany: Frankfurt am Main, Literary Institution of Rutten and Loeing, 1877. New covers, and minor repair work throughout. When the book was rebound the last ten or so pages of the book were not rebound in the correct order, however, all stories/pages are present. Minor toning and soiling due to age.. A book of fairy tales and fables whose title of Unter'in Marchenbaum, translates to "Under the Fairy Tale Tree". The roughly translated titles of the stories included in the book are: "Spring, the North Wind, Mamsell Pimpernell, the Giant and the Dwarves, Karlchen Nassweis or the Moon Journey Against Will, The Strong Hans, the Birch Mermaid Glamor Ruth, the Child in the Glasshouse, the Mohrenkind, Dom Kinde Who Does Not Want to Sleep, the Fairy Tale of the Long Nose, From the Sugar Hugo, From the Easter-Haas, From the Lion and the Crocodile, Sweet-toothed Cat and the Three Dogs, the Watchful Ravens, Rainbow Bowl, Christmas Fairy Tale, and Sandman." With the exception of the tile page, each page has a hand-colored illustrated by Eugen Klimsch. These illustrations are brightly colored and often depict the humorous portions of the stories. Red (not original) covers. 32 pgs. Measures 10 3/4" x 8 1/2" In German.
Eris: A Spirit Record" and "Dumb Kate -- An Early Death" in THE COLUMBIAN LADY'S AND GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, Embracing Literature in every Department. Volume I, Nos. 1-6

Eris: A Spirit Record" and "Dumb Kate -- An Early Death" in THE COLUMBIAN LADY'S AND GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, Embracing Literature in every Department. Volume I, Nos. 1-6 by (WHITMAN, Walt; et. al.)

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Seller: Charles Agvent, ABAA
Title
Eris: A Spirit Record" and "Dumb Kate -- An Early Death" in THE COLUMBIAN LADY'S AND GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, Embracing Literature in every Department. Volume I, Nos. 1-6
Author
(WHITMAN, Walt; et. al.)
Seller
Charles Agvent, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Light foxing; some rubbing to the binding with a chip at the heel of the spine. Very Good
Description
New York: Israel Post, 1844. First Edition. Hardcover. Light foxing; some rubbing to the binding with a chip at the heel of the spine. Very Good. Contemporary brown leather-backed cloth with decorative gilt rules, gilt-decorated and lettered spine, and a black morocco label on the front cover with the owner's name--Jannette E. Cook--in gilt. The first 6 issues of this important American magazine containing two stories by Walt Whitman (here referred to as Walter Whitman) titled "Eris: A Spirit Record" and "Dumb Kate -- An Early Death." Illustrated with steel engravings.
Bleak House

Bleak House by Dickens, Charles

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$300.00
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Seller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc.
Title
Bleak House
Author
Dickens, Charles
Seller
Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc. (United States)
Description
London: Bradbury and Evans, 1853. First Edition. Hard Cover. First issue, with uncorrected text (p. 19, line 6, with "elgble"; p. 209, line 23, with "chair"; p. 275, line 22, with "counsinship"); octavo, 624 pages, 5 line errata. Bound in contemporary 3/4 black morocco over marbled boards, marbled end papers, marbled edges; spine printed in gilt. Vignette title and 40 inserted plates (10 dark plates) by H. K. Browne; frontis with tissue guard; plates browned at edges, but images clean. Light off-setting to some plates. Outer hinges starting, but holding strong. Internally clean and bright, with no markings of any kind. Wear at extremities, but very good.
Wrecks and Rescues By an Early Member of the Board of Managers of the A.F.G.S.

Wrecks and Rescues By an Early Member of the Board of Managers of the A.F.G.S.

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Seller: De Wolfe and Wood
Title
Wrecks and Rescues By an Early Member of the Board of Managers of the A.F.G.S.
Seller
De Wolfe and Wood (United States)
Description
New York: American Female Guardian Society, 1859. Second edition. Hardcover. 255 pp. Gilt cover. Some foxing.
A is for Annabelle

A is for Annabelle by Tasha Tudor

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Seller: Appledore Books, ABAA
Title
A is for Annabelle
Author
Tasha Tudor
Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Collectible; Fine
Description
New York: Oxford University Press, 1954. 1st. Cloth. Collectible; Fine/Fine. A crisp copy of the 1954 1st edition. Near Fine in a bright, price-intact, Near Fine dustjacket. 12mo, oblong, beautifully illustrated in both rich color and black-and-white.
A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language...to Which is Prefixed an Abstract of the Principles of English Pronunciation...Abridged for the Use of Schools, by an American Citizen [William Safire Copy]

A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language...to Which is Prefixed an Abstract of the Principles of English Pronunciation...Abridged for the Use of Schools, by an American Citizen [William Safire Copy] by John Walker

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Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
Title
A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language...to Which is Prefixed an Abstract of the Principles of English Pronunciation...Abridged for the Use of Schools, by an American Citizen [William Safire Copy]
Author
John Walker
Seller
Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Good
Description
Philadelphia: Griggs & Dickinson, 1832. Good. Philadelphia: Griggs & Dickinson, 1832. Standing Edition, Greatly Improved. 24mo; 413pp. Contemporary brown leather with black title card to spine. Boards rubbed and bumped along edges and corners, with chipping at head of spine and leather worn away and cracking at bottom exposing gatherings. Split starting to front joint, but binding is still holding. Dampstain affecting front endpapers and first gathering, clearing up by the end of the prefaces. Pages foxed and toned throughout, but legible. A number of gatherings cleanly separated but laid in. Contemporary ownership inscription reads "J.B. Vernon's Book bought in the year 1831, price 25." This copy most recently from the personal library of journalist and language writer William Safire, but without his bookplate or inscription.

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