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An essay on dew, and several appearences connected with it by WELLS, William Charles

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Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts
Title
An essay on dew, and several appearences connected with it
Author
WELLS, William Charles
Seller
Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
London: Taylor and Hessey, 1814. FIRST EDITION. Contemporary boards, rebacked; an uncut copy, with a presentation inscription from the author to James Johnston, Esq. on the title. First edition of this classic of meteorology, for which Wells was awarded the Rumford Medal of the Royal Society. His researches were of major importance in the development of the science of ventilation in relation to relative humidity. "It would take too much space to follow all of Wells' ingenious experiments, but his conclusions can be stated. The cooling of the Earth's surface, and of the bodies that accumulate dew, is the result of radiation to space. This radiation is always going on, but can be largely interrupted by clouds; and in the daytime it is overbalanced by the radiation to the Earth from the Sun" (Middleton). Wells had an extremely clear view of what is now called the "greenhouse effect." Wells (1757-1817) was born in Charleston, South Carolina, but left America at the start of the Revolution and settled in London where he became physician to St. Thomas' Hospital between 1800 and 1817. "In 1812 he began to study dew with great patience . . . and in August 1814, he published his Essay on dew, called by the famous physicist John Tyndall ‘a model of wise enquiry and lucid exposition.'" (Middleton).
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Freedom or slavery in the United States by [SINCLAIR, Peter]

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Freedom or slavery in the United States
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[SINCLAIR, Peter]
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Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
[London]: [n.p.], 1861. FIRST EDITION. Disbound. First edition of this controversial pamphlet prepared by the abolitionist Sinclair following his return from a trip to America. A second edition appeared the following year. Sabin, 81406.
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Chaucer's England by BROWNE, Matthew

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Chaucer's England
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BROWNE, Matthew
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Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
London: Hurst and Blackett, 1869. FIRST EDITION. Frontispiece portrait of Chaucer, title engraving and wonderful illustrations at the beginning of each chapter. Contemporary half blue polished calf over marbled boards with gilt ruled borders, 5 raised bands with gilt tooled compartments and morocco spine labels, marbled end-papers, top edge gilt; light scuffing, spines slightly sunned. Overall a very good copy with previous owner’s signature. First edition. A fine combination biography and commentary on Chaucer’s work. Writing under the pseudonym Matthew Browne, the author, William Brightly Rands (1823-1883), delves into the lives and environments of the characters of Chaucer’s wonderful tales. Rands published several volumes of children’s literature and contributed to various periodicals under various pseudonyms, including Browne, Henry Holbeach and T. Talker. He worked as a reporter in the House of Commons.
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A short account of the malignant fever, lately prevalent in Philadelphia, with a statement of the proceedings that took place on the subject, in different parts of the United States by CAREY, Mathew

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A short account of the malignant fever, lately prevalent in Philadelphia, with a statement of the proceedings that took place on the subject, in different parts of the United States
Author
CAREY, Mathew
Seller
Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
Philadelphia: By the author, 1794. FOURTH EDITION. Modern calf-backed marbled boards, spine label, new endpapers; interior very clean. From the John Crear Library with its perforation stamp and blindstamp on title and the deaccession stamp on the verso. Fourth edition of Carey's eyewitness account of the great yellow fever epidemic which enveloped the city of Philadelphia in 1793. "In this little book, which passed through four editions in a few months, Carey left a graphic description of the great yellow fever epidemic in 1793. He gave a good clinical description of the disease, mentioning the efficacy and failure of many forms of treatment" (G&M). Carey's intention was, in addition to setting forth the facts relating to the disease, to satisfy the "anxious curiousity" of the citizenry. Included in this enlarged edition are David Rittenhouses' meteorological observations for August through November 1793 and a 42-page listing of those who died from August to December 1793. This edition has several issues, this being that of 164 pages, with the comma following "subject" on title, and the contents on the final printed leaf verso. It was first published 14 November, 1793, then again the 23rd, the 30th and this edition the 16 January 1794. Austin 414; Garrison & Morton 5451 (first ed.); Sabin 10885.
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Bruynzeel's Fabrieken by ZWART, Piet

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Bruynzeel's Fabrieken
Author
ZWART, Piet
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Ursus Books (United States)
Description
1963. ZWART, Piet. Bruynzeel's Fabrieken, Zaandam. Catalogus No. 8. 240 pp., printed in red and black, illustrated with diagrams, and typographically arranged by Piet Zwart. 8vo, 175 x 120 mm., bound in publisher's blue leatherette, title in silver. Zaandam: Bruynzeel Fabrieken, [ca. 1963]. A fine copy of this example of Piet Zwarts typography being a trade catalogue for doorways, windows and locks for the firm of Bruynzeel for whom Zwart had worked beginning in the thirties.
La Piscine [The Swimming Pool] (Original photograph of Romy Schneider on the set of the 1969 film)

La Piscine [The Swimming Pool] (Original photograph of Romy Schneider on the set of the 1969 film) by Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin (starring); Jacques Deray (director, screenwriter); Jean-Claude Carrière, Alain Page (screenwriters)

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La Piscine [The Swimming Pool] (Original photograph of Romy Schneider on the set of the 1969 film)
Author
Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin (starring); Jacques Deray (director, screenwriter); Jean-Claude Carrière, Alain Page (screenwriters)
Seller
Royal Books (United States)
Description
Paris: Apis-Paris, 1969. Vintage borderless photograph of Romy Schneider on the set of the 1969 film. Photograph with French "APIS" stamps on the verso. A searing erotic thriller set in the dead of summer at a villa on the Côte d'Azur, where a couple's holiday is unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of the wife's ex-lover and his beautiful teenage daughter-with violent consequences. Written by the noted screenwriter, Jean-Claude Carriere, who penned some of Luis Buñuel's finest work. Shot on location at Côte d'Azur and Saint-Tropez, France. 8.5 x 10.5 inches. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 1088. Grant France.
Where the Sun Never Sets (Original screenplay for an unproduced film)

Where the Sun Never Sets (Original screenplay for an unproduced film) by Segal, Jeff and Lorzeno Semple, Jr. (screenwriters)

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Where the Sun Never Sets (Original screenplay for an unproduced film)
Author
Segal, Jeff and Lorzeno Semple, Jr. (screenwriters)
Seller
Royal Books (United States)
Description
N.p.: Self published, 1983. Fifth Final Draft script for an unproduced film called "Where the Sun Never Sets," written by Jeff Segal and Lorenzo Semple, Jr., based on an original story by Segal, about a Catholic priest who leads an adventurous search for the Holy Grail. Semple's notable film credits include "Batman: The Movie" (1966), "Fathom" (1967), "Papillon" (1973), "The Drowning Pool" (1975), and "Never Say Never Again" (1983), as well as the television series, "Batman" (1966-1968). Slated as a role for Peter Cushing, as stated in Christopher Gullo's 2004 biography of the actor, "In All Sincerity... Peter Cushing." Blue wrappers. Title page present, dated Sept. 6, 1983, noted as Fifth Final Draft, with credits for story writer Segal, and screenwriters Segal and Semple. 112 leaves, with last page of text numbered 111. Xerographically reproduced. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with three gold brads.
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Chiaravalle, near Milan. (print)

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Title
Chiaravalle, near Milan. (print)
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James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.) (United States)
Condition
Very good condition
Description
London: Henry Bohn, 1843. Very good condition. Original tinted lithograph of this twelfth century church from Henry Gally Knight's The Ecclesiastical Architecture of Italy from the Time of Constantine to the Fifteenth Century published in 1843 by Henry Bohn in London. Image size is 10 x 14 1/2 inches. Sheet size is 14 1/2 x 21 1//2 inches. Drawn by Giulio Aliusetti (Italian, 19th century) and printed by G. Moore. Dampstain in lower right corner easily matted out.
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Wuthering Heights. by BRONTE, Emily.

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Wuthering Heights.
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BRONTE, Emily.
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Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition
As New
Description
London:: Folio Society,. 2014. Hardcover. As New. Introduction by Patti Smith. As new in like slipcase. Still in original shrinkwrap. ; 352 pages .
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The Devil's Dictionary. by BIERCE, Ambrose.

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The Devil's Dictionary.
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BIERCE, Ambrose.
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Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
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As New
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London:: Folio Society,. 2003. Hardcover. As New. Introduction by Miles Kington. As new in like slipcase. Still in original shrinkwrap. .
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The Devil's Dictionary. by BIERCE, Ambrose.

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The Devil's Dictionary.
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BIERCE, Ambrose.
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Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
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Near Fine
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London:: Folio Society,. 2003. Hardcover. Near Fine. Introduction by Miles Kington. First edition thus. Fine in an about fine slipcase. .
From a Breton Garden: The Vegetable Cookery of Josephine Araldo.
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From a Breton Garden: The Vegetable Cookery of Josephine Araldo. by ARALDO, Josephine and REYNOLDS, Robert.

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From a Breton Garden: The Vegetable Cookery of Josephine Araldo.
Author
ARALDO, Josephine and REYNOLDS, Robert.
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Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
ISBN
9780201517590
Condition
Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Description
Reading:: Addison-Wesley,. 1990. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Stated first printing. Previous owner's book-plate on front free endpaper, else fine in a near fine (sun faded along the spine) dust jacket. . 0201517590 .
Cercle Francais de l'Harmonie Admit One with Anthropomorphized Dancing Animals

Cercle Francais de l'Harmonie Admit One with Anthropomorphized Dancing Animals

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Cercle Francais de l'Harmonie Admit One with Anthropomorphized Dancing Animals
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Eclectibles (United States)
Condition
Very good. Light toning.
Description
New York, New York: Cercle Francais de l'Harmonie, 1884. Very good. Light toning.. Printed invitation/"admit one" ticket for the evening entertainments of the Cercle Francais de l'Harmonie in January 1884 in New York. The front is printed in color and depicts two winged putti flanked by French and American flags. The back features a comic image of anthropomorphized animals dancing to a lively tune in a ballroom in French costume. All of the men are toads (with the exception of one rabbit), and all the ladies are big-chested birds showing quite a bit of leg. Measures approx. 3" by 5
Wholphin, Issue 6
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Wholphin, Issue 6

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Wholphin, Issue 6
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Books Tell You Why, Inc. (United States)
ISBN
9781932416794
Condition
Near Fine
Description
McSweeney's. Near Fine. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. 193241679X . Near Fine in original shrink wrap .
The Believer, Issue 98
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The Believer, Issue 98

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The Believer, Issue 98
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Books Tell You Why, Inc. (United States)
ISBN
9781938073427
Condition
Very Good+
Description
McSweeney's. Very Good+. 2013. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 1938073428 . Very Good Plus. Slight shelf-wear to edges of cover and head / tail of spine. ; Volume 11, Number 4. .
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Sassetta: Un Peintre Seinnois de la Legende Franciscaine by Berenson, Bernard

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Title
Sassetta: Un Peintre Seinnois de la Legende Franciscaine
Author
Berenson, Bernard
Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (United States)
Condition
VP/VG: The dust jacket is in very poor condition. It is torn in two along the spine and the front cover is missing the inside fl
Description
Paris: A. Michel, 1948. Hardcover. VP/VG: The dust jacket is in very poor condition. It is torn in two along the spine and the front cover is missing the inside flap. The front cover is tucked under the back cover for safekeeping. Wear to the edges and corners of this dust jacket. The book is in much better shape, with some tanning on the end pages, but majority clear body pages and illustrations. Dark text and solid binding.. A tall yellow book with gilt text on the spine. GIlt text on a red plate on the front cover. 127 pages; illustrated with 52 black-and-white plates.
Charles Hamilton: Auction Number Six, January 14th, 1965

Charles Hamilton: Auction Number Six, January 14th, 1965

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Charles Hamilton: Auction Number Six, January 14th, 1965
Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (United States)
Condition
VG-. Wear and rubbing to covers. Clean and tight contents.
Description
New York: Charles Hamilton Galleries ; Hotel Gotham, 1965. Softcover. VG-. Wear and rubbing to covers. Clean and tight contents.. Soft green covers with black plastic spine, black lettering. 54 pp. Several reproductions of signatures or writing samples. A catalog of a sale/auction held January 14, 1965 at 7:30 pm. This 214-lot sale included many historical documents, letters, folios, etc., most signed by famous people.
Monthly Grocer and Price Current (October 1896)

Monthly Grocer and Price Current (October 1896)

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Monthly Grocer and Price Current (October 1896)
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Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good -
Description
New York: Siegel-Cooper Co, 1896. Original wraps. Very Good -. October 1896 trade catalogue of the giant New York and Chicago grocery distributor Siegel-Cooper Company. Bright and VG- in its stapled pictorial wrappers, with light creasing and dog-earring to the panels, and light soiling and creasing to a number of the pages. Hundreds of itemized food products --along with their stunningly low prices-- throughout. Trade ads for virgin olive oil and cereals (The Hazel Pure Food Co.) at the rear,
New York City Pride Guide: The Official Guide to Gay & Lesbian Pride & History Month

New York City Pride Guide: The Official Guide to Gay & Lesbian Pride & History Month

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New York City Pride Guide: The Official Guide to Gay & Lesbian Pride & History Month
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Langdon Manor Books LLC (United States)
Description
New York: Susan Horowitz, 1991. 10¾" x 8¼". Stapled wrappers. pp. 112. Very good plus with minimal wear and lightly toned leaves. 1991's theme was, "Out Loud & Proud." Feature articles discussed topics like violence against gays, as well as a discussion on the impact of more aggressive LGBTQ activism. A separate "Lesbian & Gay People of Color Calendar of Events" was included and the resource directory expanded to 44 pages in 14 different categories. OCLC locates one entity with this specific year.
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Material

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Material
Seller
Kenneth Mallory Bookseller. ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9780974960791
Condition
Very good
Description
NY: Mitchell-Innes & Nash, 2007. Paperback. Very good. Paperback. 68pp. Very good in publisher's oblong wraps.

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