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Shadow and Light: An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century

Shadow and Light: An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century by [AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & LITERATURE] GIBBS, M.W. [Mifflin Wistar]; WASHINGTON, Booker T. (introduction)

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Title
Shadow and Light: An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century
Author
[AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & LITERATURE] GIBBS, M.W. [Mifflin Wistar]; WASHINGTON, Booker T. (introduction)
Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books (United States)
Description
Washington, DC: Privately Published, 1902. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (20.25cm); vertically-ribbed blue cloth titled in gilt, with a blind-ruled border and decorations on front cover; floral endpapers; [iii],iv-xvi,[3]-372,[2]pp, with portrait frontispiece of the author and 38 plates of illustrations (halftones). Light wear to lower board edges, front endpaper neatly detached but present, with an old, very faint splash mark to upper edge of textblock; Very Good+. A lively account of the life and times of Mifflin Wistar Gibbs (1823-1915), an American businessman, politician, and newspaper publisher from Philadelphia. Shadow and Light recalls his impoverished youth, his early involvement in aiding fugitive slaves while working with William Grant Still, and accompanying Frederick Douglass on his 1849 tour of New York. Gibbs moved west during the Gold Rush in 1850, sensing that there was more money to be made in business than in panning for gold; he and his partner established a prosperous clothing and dry goods business, and a few years after, Gibbs purchased and became the editor of the Mirror of the Times, the local Black antislavery newspaper. He moved to Victoria, British Columbia during the Canadian gold rush, opening an additional business, before returning to the U.S., where he got married, began his legal education, and established himself in Little Rock, Arkansas. "Beginning as a lawyer, he was later appointed to county attorney, and in 1873 he won election as municipal judge of Little Rock, reportedly the first black man in the nation to be so honored" (AANB Vol.3, p.484). He lost the judgeship in 1875, but embarked on a career in local and national politics, ultimately being appointed by Rutherford B. Hayes as register of the U.S. Land Office for the Little Rock District, and eventually as U.S. consul to Tamatave, Madagascar (1898-1901). The remainder of his life was dedicated to causes that would advance "the progress of the race." Uncommon in commerce, with the last copy in the auction record offered in 1962. BLOCKSON 3987; AANB Vol.3, pp.483-485. 85955.
Första Resa fran Cairo till Arabiska Öknen i April 1845. Fragment. Med en karta

Första Resa fran Cairo till Arabiska Öknen i April 1845. Fragment. Med en karta by WALLIN, Georg August (1811-1852)

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Title
Första Resa fran Cairo till Arabiska Öknen i April 1845. Fragment. Med en karta
Author
WALLIN, Georg August (1811-1852)
Seller
Govi Rare Books LLC (United States)
Condition
Good+
Description
8vo. VII, [1 blank], 126, [2 blank] pp. With a steel-engraved map at the end. It includes printed music for a Bedouin melody and an appendix with Arabic terms and phrases. Contemporary half calf over marbled paper boards (rubbed at extremities, spine worn and with minor losses). On the front flyleaf contemporary ownership entry of John Snellman (1815-1883), Finish senator and relative of renown Johan Vilh. Snellman (1806-1881), statesman and philosopher. A clean copy with occasional toning to pages. First edition, published posthumously in the original Swedish, of the account of Wallin's journey through Arabia, covering the wastelands of the Nafud Desert, where he reached Ha il, then continued southward to Medina and Mecca after returning to Egypt. More precisely, Wallin "moved eastwards from Wadi al-Araba, first touching upon the upper regions of Wadi Sirhan, then on to the oasis of Djuf (Algawf) and crossed the central regions of Shammar, via Djobbah (Gubbi), the Great Nefud (Nufood), and Hail. Of Shammar and its inhabitants he provided the fullest account, unsurpassed by later travellers in its scholarly precision" (Henze). Wallin, a Finnish orientalist, set out for the Middle-East in 1843 under the name of Abd al-Wali and visited Mecca in 1845, several years before Richard Burton. The account was later translated into English ('Narrative of a Journey from Cairo to Medina and Mecca') and published in the "Journal of the Royal Geographical Society" in 1854. The English version, however, does not include the appendix with Arabic terms. The work was probably left incomplete as the indication "fragment" seems to suggest. K.-E. Henriksson, A Wallin Bibliography, in: "Studia orientalia", 17, 1952, p. 13; Howgego (1800-50), W12, p. 627; Henze V, 452.
“Let ‘Er Go Gallagher!” Twenty-Eighth Annual Parade and Review of the Ithaca Fire Departm’t and Grand Prize Tournament at Ithaca, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1887 Grand Parade, 2 P.M. $ 100 in Cash Prizes Competition Open to the World Steamer Trials and Exhibit of City Water Works! Exhilaration and Illumination in the Evening! The Board of Engineers of the I. F.D. cordially invite the firemen and fire organizations of neighboring communities to attend and participate in the festivities above promulgated. E. E. Robinson, Chief Engineer. H. L. Haskin, 1st Ass’t Engineer. Frank Cole, 2d Asst’t Engineer. For Full Particulars see Small Bills and Newspapers.

“Let ‘Er Go Gallagher!” Twenty-Eighth Annual Parade and Review of the Ithaca Fire Departm’t and Grand Prize Tournament at Ithaca, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1887 Grand Parade, 2 P.M. $ 100 in Cash Prizes Competition Open to the World Steamer Trials and Exhibit of City Water Works! Exhilaration and Illumination in the Evening! The Board of Engineers of the I. F.D. cordially invite the firemen and fire organizations of neighboring communities to attend and participate in the festivities above promulgated. E. E. Robinson, Chief Engineer. H. L. Haskin, 1st Ass’t Engineer. Frank Cole, 2d Asst’t Engineer. For Full Particulars see Small Bills and Newspapers.

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“Let ‘Er Go Gallagher!” Twenty-Eighth Annual Parade and Review of the Ithaca Fire Departm’t and Grand Prize Tournament at Ithaca, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1887 Grand Parade, 2 P.M. $ 100 in Cash Prizes Competition Open to the World Steamer Trials and Exhibit of City Water Works! Exhilaration and Illumination in the Evening! The Board of Engineers of the I. F.D. cordially invite the firemen and fire organizations of neighboring communities to attend and participate in the festivities above promulgated. E. E. Robinson, Chief Engineer. H. L. Haskin, 1st Ass’t Engineer. Frank Cole, 2d Asst’t Engineer. For Full Particulars see Small Bills and Newspapers.
Seller
Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC (United States)
Description
large broadside, measuring 55 x 24 inches, printed in red and blue ink on white paper stock, in a variety of large display types. Some minor ruffling to bottom edge of sheet and edges, few short splits along horizontal folds, else a very good copy.
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THE PLEASURES PECULIAR TO THE MINISTERIAL LIFE POINTED OUT; IN A SERMON PREACHED AT THE ORDINATION OF THE REVD. MR. JONATHAN MOORE, TO THE PASTORAL CARE OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN ROCHESTER; (COLLEAGUE WITH THE REVD. MR. RUGGLES.) by Adams, Amos

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THE PLEASURES PECULIAR TO THE MINISTERIAL LIFE POINTED OUT; IN A SERMON PREACHED AT THE ORDINATION OF THE REVD. MR. JONATHAN MOORE, TO THE PASTORAL CARE OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN ROCHESTER; (COLLEAGUE WITH THE REVD. MR. RUGGLES.)
Author
Adams, Amos
Seller
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (United States)
Description
Boston, New-England: Kneeland and Adams, 1768. 38pp, with the half title [detached; Light rubberstamp on blank portion of half title]. Disbound, Good+. "In a word, we live in an imperfect world, the bad are mingled with the good, and sincerely good men are not without their failings." For his entire career Adams was pastor of the First Church at Roxbury. "He was secretary of the convention of ministers at Watertown, which in May, 1775, recommended the people to take up arms" [Appleton's]. Evans 10809. ESTC W27680.
Brass printing block from Leighton - Two ornamental Blocks

Brass printing block from Leighton - Two ornamental Blocks by [Leighton, John]

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Brass printing block from Leighton - Two ornamental Blocks
Author
[Leighton, John]
Seller
B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
London: c. 1840s-1880s Two brass printing blocks: one ornamental vertical scroll, and one L-shaped corner piece featuring leaves. Vertical scroll very good with light rubbing, corner piece fair with indentation to lower portion. John Leighton (1822-1912) was one of the most prolific designers of the Victorian Era, having worked also as an illustrator and author. Over 400 bookbinding designs have been attributed to him, spanning the years 1845-1902. Many were made for the London bindery J. & J. Leighton, founded by his father and uncle, John and James Leighton, active c. 1830s-1918. Many of his design elements incorporated coats of arms, inspired by his extensive knowledge of heraldry. One of the blocks from this group bears the stamp of T. Staples. Thomas Staples was a block maker and die-sinker who supplied brass and electrotype blocks to English binderies.. Very Good.
A Choice of Enemies

A Choice of Enemies by Ted Allbeury

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Title
A Choice of Enemies
Author
Ted Allbeury
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Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9780432004203
Condition
Very Good
Description
London: Peter Davies, 1973. Very Good/Very Good. London: Peter Davies, 1973. First Edition. Octavo. 186 pp. Original dust jacket; purple boards stamped in gilt. Publisher's review slip laid in. Unclipped dust jacket shows light edgewear with some creasing and smudging to front flap. Boards lightly shelfworn. Binding is sound and pages unmarked. Author's first book.
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Advertising Layout by Young, Frank H.

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Title
Advertising Layout
Author
Young, Frank H.
Seller
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques (United States)
Condition
Very Good Plus
Description
New York: Covici Friede Publishers, 1928. First Edition, Stated Second Printing. Hardcover. Very Good Plus. An Art Deco feast -- many color plates of period advertising. Folio, 32.5 by 25 cm. 170 pp. A glossy heavy paper was used. Light wear to cover. Easily Very Good.
Nae son ul kkook chabayo: kajok kwa sarang e kwanhan tasot kaji iyagi [Hold My Hand: Five Stories of Love and Family]

Nae son ul kkook chabayo: kajok kwa sarang e kwanhan tasot kaji iyagi [Hold My Hand: Five Stories of Love and Family] by ZOLOTOW, Charlotte. Carol Thompson, illustrated by

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Nae son ul kkook chabayo: kajok kwa sarang e kwanhan tasot kaji iyagi [Hold My Hand: Five Stories of Love and Family]
Author
ZOLOTOW, Charlotte. Carol Thompson, illustrated by
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Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9788980198610
Condition
Near Fine
Description
(Seoul: Samseongdang-i, 2003. Hardcover. Near Fine. First Korean edition. Illustrated by Carol Thompson. Translated by Mi-Yong Chong. Slim small quarto. Text in Korean. Pictorial boards with a couple of gentle bumps and some very light soil, near fine.
Harbor

Harbor by Lorraine Adams

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Title
Harbor
Author
Lorraine Adams
Seller
Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9781400042333
Condition
Fine
Description
Stated First Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only trivial shelf wear. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this debut novel from the highly acclaimed Adams. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.
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Handbook to the W.G. Gulland Bequest of Chinese Porcelain, Including Some Notes on the Subjects of the Decoration

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Title
Handbook to the W.G. Gulland Bequest of Chinese Porcelain, Including Some Notes on the Subjects of the Decoration
Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (United States)
Condition
VG-, exlib with marks
Description
London, England: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1950. Softcover. VG-, exlib with marks. Light grey wraps. 57 pp. 48 bw plates.
Tanar of Pellucidar

Tanar of Pellucidar by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

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Title
Tanar of Pellucidar
Author
Burroughs, Edgar Rice
Seller
Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
New York: Ace, 1962. 1st Paperback Edition. Soft cover. Near Fine. Roy Krenkel Jr.. Vintage Paperback. Ace F-171 . $.40 Cover Price. Sharp Unread First Paperback Printing. No date given other than original 1929 publication date but actually 1962. (ISFDB). Square, tight and clean throughout save moderate page toning. Cover edges lightly toned. Little if any wear. Fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, or tears. Beautiful cover by Roy Krenkel Jr. A very pretty collectable copy.

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