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Travels in China, containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min, and a Subsequent Journey Through the Country from Pekin to Canton

Travels in China, containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min, and a Subsequent Journey Through the Country from Pekin to Canton by Barrow, John

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Title
Travels in China, containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min, and a Subsequent Journey Through the Country from Pekin to Canton
Author
Barrow, John
Seller
Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (United States)
Condition
vg to vg+
Description
London: Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davis, 1804. First edition. Hardcover. vg to vg+. Quarto. ix (i), (1) 632pp., 8 plates, two of them double-paged, incl. frontispiece. Rebound in orange leather over marbled boards with gilt lettering and ruling on spine, raised bands. Frontispiece. Five plates in colored aquatints, three uncolored line-engravings. Contains various musical scores. "It will be noticed that Barrow, like William Alexander, was in the suite of the Earl of Macartney's embassy of 1792 to the Emperor of China. The expedition provided the material for a number of interesting works on China, of which the above book, and Alexander's "The Costume of China," 1805, are notable examples." (Abbey 531). Some foxing of first and last few pages of block, affected the uncolored line-engravings. Binding in overall very good+, interior in very good condition.
Collection of 18 original photographs of Edy Williams

Collection of 18 original photographs of Edy Williams by Edy Williams (subject); Russ Meyer (director)

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Seller: Royal Books
Title
Collection of 18 original photographs of Edy Williams
Author
Edy Williams (subject); Russ Meyer (director)
Seller
Royal Books (United States)
Description
Various American Cities: Various, 1975. Collection of 18 vintage photographs of sexploitation actress Edy Williams, circa 1965-1975. Collection includes ten bordered reference photographs, three studio still photographs, four borderless reference photographs, and one bordered press photograph of Williams with Russ Meyer. Five photographs with mimeo snipes on the versos, four with agency labels, and several with annotations in manuscript ink and pencil pertaining to cropping. Williams is best remembered today for her appearances in Meyer's 1970 film "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls," and in the 1983 film "Chained Heat." Williams and Meyer were married from 1970 to 1975. Photographs range from 5 x 7 inches to 10 x 8 inches. Generally Very Good plus, with light edgewear and creasing.
Letter Written By French Deserter To The Duke Of Wellington During The Napoleonic Wars

Letter Written By French Deserter To The Duke Of Wellington During The Napoleonic Wars by (DUKE OF WELLINGTON)

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Seller: Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.
Title
Letter Written By French Deserter To The Duke Of Wellington During The Napoleonic Wars
Author
(DUKE OF WELLINGTON)
Seller
Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. (United States)
Description
ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON (1769-1852). Wellesley was one of the leading British military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1828 to 1830 and in 1834, and as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army from 1827 to 1828 and 1842 to 1852.ALS. 2pg. 8 x 13. November 15, 1813. Lymington. An autograph letter signed Dovalle addressed To His Excellency the Marquess of Wellington, Captain General of the Army of Spain: My Lord, Having had the honor of presenting myself at your headquarters at Villa Toro the 4th October 1812, having deserted from Burgos on 15th July of the same year, you had the kindness to promise that I would be paid wages from 4th October until the moment of my boarding ship (24th March 1813). Having received nothing of these arrears but 3 doros, one pair of trousers, one shirt, and one pair of shoes from Mr. De Beker, the Lieutenant command of the depot of deserters at Lisbon, I have the honor to request that you kindly order payment of the wages that it is my right to demand, as Mr. Tiole, in the same situation as myself, has just received his by your orders. I dare to trust in your kindness, my Lord, that you will consider my request and grant it a favorable reception. The Peninsular War was fought from 1807 to 1814 and between Napoleonic France and Great Britain, Portugal, and Spain. Spain had been an ally of Napoleon until he forced the abdication of the Spanish monarchy in favor of his brother, Joseph. British forces, under the Marquess of Wellington, gained control over Portugal and launched a campaign to liberate France. They attempted to take the city of Burgos in 1812, whose proximity to France made its fall in 1808 the first sign that Napoleon was going to capture France, but failed. A successful French counterattack forced British and Portuguese forces back to Lisbon, taking many prisoners, including French Lieutenant Dovalle, though according to this letter he was a deserter. However, rather than focus on Portugal, Napoleon launched his ill-fated invasion of Russia. This allowed the Marquess to regroup, and the Coalition scored a victory over King Joseph Bonaparte's army at the Battle of Vitoria, paving the victory of the war in the Iberian Peninsula. By this time, Dovalle had been evacuated to Lymington, a thriving port city in Englands southeast. No record exists if he was ever granted his back-pay. Thanks to his victory during the Peninsular Campaign, Wellesley received his more well-known title, Duke of Wellington, on May 3rd, 1814, before assuming command of the Seventh Coalition forces and ultimately defeating Napoleon at Waterloo the following year. The letter is in French, but a typed transcription is provided. The letter is in fine condition, with some minor folds.
A Plea for the Homeless Men and Boys of Bowery

A Plea for the Homeless Men and Boys of Bowery

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Title
A Plea for the Homeless Men and Boys of Bowery
Seller
James Arsenault & Company (United States)
Description
[New York, ca. 1905.]. 16mo (6.5" x 3"), pictorial wrappers in color. 20 pp., incl. wrappers. CONDITION: Very good. A scarce booklet describing the practical work and "wonderful" conversions of the "most famous gospel rescue mission in the country." This booklet provides information about the Bowery Mission's history, major figures, success stories, and of course functions-feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and providing community, religious education, entertainment, and employment help for homeless men and boys in New York. It closes with "An Appeal to You," the reader, for contributions to "this grand philanthropic and soul-saving work." The booklet describes the recently-instituted "Bread-line," which provides midnight coffee and rolls to those spending the night on the streets; the Memorial House, the Mission's affiliate boarding house; The Mission Free Labor Bureau, which "During the first three months of 1905" placed "Upwards of 609 men...in good positions" in the country; and the various events organized by the Mission, from "Every-Night Meetings" to Christmas and Thanksgiving open-houses. A recurring theme is the Mission's wide-spread Christian influence, since "It will be readily understood that in such a fertile field the harvest that is garnered is an enormous one. It is impossible to compute the number of men who are impressed by the Gospel truth in the Mission," and every opportunity is taken to express the contrast between the "most consistent" lives of Mission converts and their humble beginnings as "Ignorant...depraved, drunken, profane, without a home, with no friends except those of the most dissolute kind." Illustrations Depict the notable Mission figures, including Mrs. Sarah J. Bird, the "Mother of the Bowery," as well as scenes from the Bread-line, the Mission interior, the Bowery Mission Free Labor Bureau," sleeping quarters at a local lodging house, and more. Founded in 1879 by Reverend Albert Gleeson Ruliffson as a one-room operation, the Bowery Mission was the third rescue mission established in the United States. The Bowery was one of New York's most diverse districts, and as it "rose to international notoriety as a home for the city's most destitute residents, the Bowery Mission became similarly emblematic of Christian charity and evangelism" (Bowery Mission). It was bought by the Christian Herald in a period of financial hardship in 1895. This booklet was published near the end of the organization's term at 55 Bowery Street, where it had been based since 1897. (It moved in order to make way for the Manhattan Bridge, and settled in its permanent location at 227 Bowery Street in 1909). The Mission now operates across several locations in New York City, and no longer requires attendance at religious functions to receive a meal. OCLC lists just one copy at the University of Virginia; another is held at NYPL. REFERENCES: "Bowery Mission," at Place Matters online.
Our Flag." [Broadside]. Artwork by Keith Achepohl.

Our Flag." [Broadside]. Artwork by Keith Achepohl. by Adamshick, Carl

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Title
Our Flag." [Broadside]. Artwork by Keith Achepohl.
Author
Adamshick, Carl
Seller
Michael R. Thompson, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Description
Eugene, Oregon: Lone Goose Press, 2011 One of fifty-three copies, signed by the author and the illustrator. 25 x 8 1/2. With illustrations of flags in red, blue, yellow, and green. ("The original artwork consisted of line drawings and etchings. The etchings were scanned and digitally manipulated to create relief plates to render the flag textures. ") Fine. The poem is from the collection, Curses and Wishes (Louisiana State University Press, 2011), which won the 2010 Walt Whitman Award.
Announcement card: New Multiples & Graphics (4-25 September 1971)

Announcement card: New Multiples & Graphics (4-25 September 1971) by (DE SAINT PHALLE, Niki)

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Title
Announcement card: New Multiples & Graphics (4-25 September 1971)
Author
(DE SAINT PHALLE, Niki)
Seller
Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller, Inc. (United States)
Description
Black & white illus. on recto, exhibition details on verso. Amsterdam: Seriaal, 1971. Rare card produced by Wies Smals’s gallery Seriaal for a Niki de Saint Phalle exhibition. In fine condition.
Re-Told Tales of the Hills and Shores of Maine

Re-Told Tales of the Hills and Shores of Maine by ROWE, Mrs. H.G.

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Re-Told Tales of the Hills and Shores of Maine
Author
ROWE, Mrs. H.G.
Seller
Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA (United States)
Condition
Very good
Description
Bangor, ME: D. Bugbee & Co., Publishers, 1892. Cloth. Very good. 8vo; 357pp; gilt-stamped title to brown cloth over board; ownership in ink to ffep; portrait frontispiece; front hinge cracked but holding tight, light age-toning of paper; very good.
Lohengrin, Opera in Three Acts; Metropolitan Opera House Grand Opera, Edward Johnson, General Manager. Libretto, The Original Italian French or German Libretto with a Correct English Translation. Lohengrin, Fred. Rullman, Inc., 17 East 42nd Street, New York City. The Only Correct and Authorized Edition, Knabe Piano Used Exclusively

Lohengrin, Opera in Three Acts; Metropolitan Opera House Grand Opera, Edward Johnson, General Manager. Libretto, The Original Italian French or German Libretto with a Correct English Translation. Lohengrin, Fred. Rullman, Inc., 17 East 42nd Street, New York City. The Only Correct and Authorized Edition, Knabe Piano Used Exclusively by WAGNER, Richard

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Lohengrin, Opera in Three Acts; Metropolitan Opera House Grand Opera, Edward Johnson, General Manager. Libretto, The Original Italian French or German Libretto with a Correct English Translation. Lohengrin, Fred. Rullman, Inc., 17 East 42nd Street, New York City. The Only Correct and Authorized Edition, Knabe Piano Used Exclusively
Author
WAGNER, Richard
Seller
Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA (United States)
Condition
Very good +
Description
New York: Fred Rullman, Inc, No date [c. 19--]. Wraps. Very good +. 8vo; 45pp + [3]pp musical score for Cavatina of Elsa and Preghiera; stiff grey pictorial wrapper; 2 staple binding; rear wrapper advertisement for Knabe pianos with pictorial portraits of opera artists; musical score for Chorus on second page; light age-toning of wrapper; very good plus. English translation and text of the opera Lohengrin. No date but circa 1935-1950, based on Edward Johnson as General Manager.
The Golden Tramps

The Golden Tramps by Dexter, John

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Title
The Golden Tramps
Author
Dexter, John
Seller
Carpetbagger Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
San Diego: Corinth Publications, 1965. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Evening Reader ER 787. Near Fine. Wraps lightly rubbed, two small chips at the head and foot of the spine. Square and firmly bound, clean internally. A sleaze novel about a director filming his next "'nudie' epic" with Gloria, Abathy, and Johnny.

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