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Voyages from Montreal, on the River St. Laurence, through the Continent of North America, to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans; in the Years 1789 and 1793. With a Preliminary Account of the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the Fur Trade of That Country

Voyages from Montreal, on the River St. Laurence, through the Continent of North America, to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans; in the Years 1789 and 1793. With a Preliminary Account of the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the Fur Trade of That Country by Mackenzie, Sir Alexander

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Title
Voyages from Montreal, on the River St. Laurence, through the Continent of North America, to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans; in the Years 1789 and 1793. With a Preliminary Account of the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the Fur Trade of That Country
Author
Mackenzie, Sir Alexander
Seller
James Cummins Bookseller (United States)
Condition
Modern full red calf in antique style by Aquarius, spine gilt extra. Minor dampstaining, occasional minor offsetting. One map wi
Description
London: T. Cadell, W. Davies, Cobbett and Morgan, and W. Creech, 1801. First edition. Engraved portrait by Condé after Lawrence and 3 large folding engraved maps (one colored in outline). viii,cxxxii,412,[2]pp. 1 vols. 4to. Modern full red calf in antique style by Aquarius, spine gilt extra. Minor dampstaining, occasional minor offsetting. One map with small marginal tear not affecting image. Untrimmed. First edition. Engraved portrait by Condé after Lawrence and 3 large folding engraved maps (one colored in outline). viii,cxxxii,412,[2]pp. 1 vols. 4to. First edition of this first account of an ocean-to-ocean crossing of the North American continent and a primary account of the fur trade. Alexander Mackenzie was "the first white man to cross the continent and his journal...is of surpassing interest" (Wagner-Camp). The present work is the first published account of the two exploring expeditions that Mackenzie made on behalf of the North West Company as part of their attempt to break the Hudson's Bay Company's stranglehold on the fur trade. The author was born in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland in 1764, came to North America in 1774, was employed as a clerk in the fur trade in 1779, and by 1787 he was a wintering partner in the North West Company, posted at Fort Chipewyan on Lake Athabasca. Mackenzie set out on his first expedition on June 3, 1789, armed with information and maps provided by fur trader Peter Pond. He had decided to follow a large river flowing west from Great Slave Lake in search of a northwest passage to the Pacific. The expedition was partially successful: on July 13, Mackenzie and his party reached salt water, but it proved to be the Beaufort Sea rather than the Pacific Ocean. After a further two years in the fur trade in Canada, Mackenzie returned to England in the autumn of 1791 to study navigation and astronomy, as the first expedition had demonstrated to him that he needed more expertise in these areas. He returned to Canada in the spring of 1792 and made his way west to the newly built Fort Fork, near the junction of the Peace and Smoky rivers. In May 1793, having spent the winter making preparations, Mackenzie left on what was to be his greatest journey. After a difficult passage by canoe and on foot through the Rockies, he and his party arrived at the Pacific near Bella Coola, British Columbia on July 22, 1793. He returned to Grand Portage in 1794 and subsequently to Montreal, where he acted as an agent for the North West Company until 1799, when he retired to England. His great achievement did not receive the wide acknowledgment it deserved until the present work was published, and his subsequent and equally important proposals drawing attention to the importance of the Pacific Coast. In 1802, Mackenzie was knighted by George III and went on to serve as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1804 to 1808. The "Map of Mackenzie's track from Ft. Chipewyan to the Pacific Ocean in 1793" was a milestone, and as Wheat says, "at once questions began to be raised about the now patent inadequacies of all prior maps of the American Far West." A landmark work on the exploration of North America, Jefferson was an early and attentive reader, with his secretary Meriwether Lewis, whom Jefferson appointed to the command of the expedition this volume inspired. This copy with a presentation inscription from the author on the title reading: "A. MacKenzie to his friend L.M. Ashfield." A cornerstone in any collection of North American travel and exploration. Howes M133 ("b"); Sabin 43414; Graff 2630; Wagner-Camp 1:1; TPL 658; Peel 22; Pilling 2384; Smith 6382; Streeter 3653; Wheat, Transmississippi 251; Hill, p.187; Ricks, p. 149; Lande 1317; Field 967; Reese, Best of the West 22
L'Atelier d'un Peintre. Scènes de la Vie privée

L'Atelier d'un Peintre. Scènes de la Vie privée by DESBORDES-VALMORE, Marceline

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L'Atelier d'un Peintre. Scènes de la Vie privée
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DESBORDES-VALMORE, Marceline
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Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller, Inc. (United States)
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viii, 370 pp.; 2 p.l., 314 pp. Two vols. 8vo, cont. half-calf & marbled boards (minor foxing), spines stamped in blind & gilt, green leather lettering pieces on spines. Paris: Charpentier & Dumont, 1833. First edition. Desbordes-Valmore (1786-1859), poet, novelist, actress, and singer, is one of the founders of French romantic poetry. Her friend Balzac used her as the model for the title character of La Cousine Bette. She had a difficult and complicated life which is reflected in this autobiographical novel based on her stay, in 1808, with her uncle, the painter Constant Desbordes, in the old Capuchin monastery that he shared with other artists among whom were Girodet de Toussy-Trioson and François Gérard. Fine and attractive set from the Wittelsbach library of the dukes and kings of Bavaria. ❧ N.B.G., Vol. 45, cols. 95-97.
Two Manuscripts Regina V Bartlett-Dyson

Two Manuscripts Regina V Bartlett-Dyson

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Two Manuscripts Regina V Bartlett-Dyson
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Copy Statement of Dr. Lidy 4 pp large paper, undated. circa 1886. With Solicitor Treasury on the docket. With Copy of Evidence of Mr. Leach Taken before the Magistrate 18 pp large paper, circa 1886, with Solicitor Treasury on the docket. These documents relate to murder of Thomas Bartlett by poisoning with chloroform. His wife Adelaide and her friend the minster Rev. Tyson were prime suspects The charges against Tyson were dropped before the trial in hopes that he would testify against Adelaide. Adelaide was acquitted and shortly after the trial they both vanished. Julian Symons Sweet Adelaide is based the murder.
Boston Letter Paper dated Boston Feb 6, 1849

Boston Letter Paper dated Boston Feb 6, 1849

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Boston Letter Paper dated Boston Feb 6, 1849
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In good condition.
Letter signed to Latimer Clark

Letter signed to Latimer Clark by Thomson, William, first Baron Kelvin

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Letter signed to Latimer Clark
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Thomson, William, first Baron Kelvin
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Jeremy Norman & Co., Inc. (United States)
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Very Good
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1877. Very Good. Thomson, William, first Baron Kelvin. Letter signed to Latimer Clark. Glasgow, April 16, 1877. 1 page. 180 x 121 mm. Remains of mounting present. Provenance: Latimer Clark. From the Scottish physicist William Thomson (later Lord Kelvin) to Latimer Clark, an electrical engineer specializing in telegraphic systems. Clark made a number of important investigations in electrical science, leading to his proof that the speed of a current pulse is independent of the voltage applied, and to his demonstration, later expanded upon by Faraday, that the retardation effect in telegraphic cables is due to induction. Thomson was also interested in telegraphy, particulary submarine telegraphy, and became involved in Cyrus Field's Atlantic cable enterprise in late 1856 or early 1857, when he was named to the board of directors of the Atlantic Telegraph Company. Thomson, who "saw telegraphy as an integral part of mathematical physics" (Smith and Wise 1989, 666), took a scientific approach to the design and construction of long-distance submarine cables and signaling equipment, applying theoretical principles he had learned through his studies of electrical phenomena. Thomson's letter to Clark discusses a proposed memorial for the widow of the Reverend Henry Highton. Origins of Cyberspace 206. .
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THE BOOKSHOP by BLUM, ALEXALDER (b.1889)

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THE BOOKSHOP
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BLUM, ALEXALDER (b.1889)
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L'Estampe Originale (United States)
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Etching and drypoint. c. 1940. Signed and titled in pencil. Image: 14¼ x 10. Margins: 17 x 13.
War and Remembrance
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War and Remembrance by Heman Wouk,

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War and Remembrance
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Heman Wouk,
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Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB (United States)
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9780316955010
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Fine
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Little Brown & Company, 1978. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Presentation & Association. 1st Edition. Fine Copy In Like Price Clipped Jacket First Edition.Rare Presentation And Association To His Nephew & Wife.Signed In Year & Month Of Publication.Excellent Fresh Copy..
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Les drapeaux habillent mal, ou, Les ismes et les hommes. Roman infini by Pollès, Henri

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Les drapeaux habillent mal, ou, Les ismes et les hommes. Roman infini
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Pollès, Henri
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Thomas A Goldwasser Rare Books (United States)
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Paris: Henri Lefèbvre, 1950. First edition. 25 x 16 cm; 840 pp; Original wrappers in wraparound jacket. "Tirage monumental". One of 50 large paper copies "sur Bouffant" This copy is not numbered but was specially printed for Raymond Queneau, with his name printed in the colophon. Inscribed and signed.
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Lecons Cliniques sur les Maladies Chroniques de L'Appareil Locomoteur ... 1855 - 1857 by Bouvier, S-H V - ORTHOPEDICS

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Lecons Cliniques sur les Maladies Chroniques de L'Appareil Locomoteur ... 1855 - 1857
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Bouvier, S-H V - ORTHOPEDICS
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Palinurus Antiquarian Books (United States)
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Good; joints chafed; backstrip leather somewhat worn & cracked in one or two places; foxing.
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Paris: J B Bailliere, 1858. First Edition.. Contemporary three-quarter leather.. Good; joints chafed; backstrip leather somewhat worn & cracked in one or two places; foxing.. 8vo, vii, [1 - errata], [1] - 531, [1 - blank] pp. Orthopedics was established as an independent specialty in France around 1850. Bouvier was the first official practitioner in this specialty. The book offered here is the publication of his lectures between 1855 and 1857. Le Vay, pp. 251-253.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard: A Wizarding Classic from the World of Harry Potter

The Tales of Beedle the Bard: A Wizarding Classic from the World of Harry Potter by Rowling, J. K.

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard: A Wizarding Classic from the World of Harry Potter
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Rowling, J. K.
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Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
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9780545128285
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As New
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New York: Arthur a Levine, 2008. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo., 111pp. Gorgeous Unread Stated First Edition bound in illustrated paper-covered boards. No dust-jacket as issued. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible wear. An As New collectable copy at a great price.
My Dear Mr. Churchill (Signed First Edition)

My Dear Mr. Churchill (Signed First Edition) by Graebner, Walter

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My Dear Mr. Churchill (Signed First Edition)
Author
Graebner, Walter
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Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
London: Michael Joseph, 1965. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Small, 8vo., 128pp, Sharp First Edition of this account of Churchill's life outside of government service. Bound in red cloth with lettering in gilt on spine. Frontispiece photograph of Churchill. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Very attractive unclipped dust jacket, (16s net), has some wear spine ends and moderate toning and soiling. Vertical pen line along the middle of the spine panel. Still bright with no chipping, creases, or tears. Signed by the author on a presentation bookplate affixed to the front end-paper. A very pretty collectable copy of an uncommon title, particularly in such nice condition, and infrequently found signed.
Death; Philosophical Soundings

Death; Philosophical Soundings by Fingarette, Herbert

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Death; Philosophical Soundings
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Fingarette, Herbert
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Swan's Fine Books (United States)
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Chicago and La Salle, Illinois: Open Court, 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, octavo size, 183 pp. An original essay by Professor Herbert Fingarette (1921-2018), whose work focused on issues of "issues in philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics, law, and Chinese philosophy" (n.b., quote from Wiki). Professor Fingarette's essay is followed by "twelve classic statements on death, from Tolstoy, Ionesco, Pascal, Chuang tzu, Hume, Camus, the Bhagavad Gita, Schopenhauer, Freud, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne, and Russell" (n.b., from dust jacket flap). ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full ivory cloth over boards, gilt lettering on the spine; binding octavo size (9 1/4" by 6 1/8"), pagination: [i-vi] vii [1, blank] [1-5] 6-175, stated first printing on the copyright page. In the publisher's dust jacket, unclipped and unpriced, summary of the book on the front flap, review blurbs on both front and back flaps, black-and-white photo and author bio on the back panel. ___CONDITION: Volume fine overall, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; light foxing to the edge of the text block, else fine. The dust jacket near fine, clean and not sunned, with minor edgewear at the head and tail of the spine. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note the following: (i) additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs, please inquire for details; and (ii) any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
Louis' Salads and Chafing Dishes. [cover title: A Book of Good Salads, for my friend with chafing dish recipes]

Louis' Salads and Chafing Dishes. [cover title: A Book of Good Salads, for my friend with chafing dish recipes] by Muckensturm, Louis

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Louis' Salads and Chafing Dishes. [cover title: A Book of Good Salads, for my friend with chafing dish recipes]
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Muckensturm, Louis
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Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink (United States)
Description
Boston; New York: H.M. Caldwell Company; [Colonial Press, 1906. Tall octavo (26 x 13.5 cm.), 113, [7] pages. All pages with green rule; printed throughout in black and green. Index. Pages at rear “For your own receipts”. Evident FIRST EDITION. A cookbook, not just a recipe collection but also a guide to creating an event at the dining table, with 'How to Make a Menu or Bill of Fare', 'Four Menus for Small Card Parties', and 'Hints on Carving'. “Author of Louis’ Mixed Drinks, Louis’ Every Woman’s Cookbook, [and this work] Muckensturm rose up to become one of America’s top restaurateurs in the early twentieth century. Part of that success might lie in the fact that his restaurant Louis’ Café at 15 Fayette Street in Boston was a family business. His brother Paul was the chef and other family members and even in-laws were employed there. With over five hundred seats in the main and private dining rooms, Louis’ played host to countless Boston banquets and fundraisers (from Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink, Book Two by Jared Brown & Anistatia Miller (2010)). Very light soiling and rubbing to decorated green cloth printed in burgundy, red, and gold. Very good. [Bitting, page 334, Cagle 538].
Ten Thousand a Year. 3 Volumes

Ten Thousand a Year. 3 Volumes by [Warren, Samuel]

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Ten Thousand a Year. 3 Volumes
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[Warren, Samuel]
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The Kelmscott Bookshop (United States)
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Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Son, 1841. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. First English Edition. Anonymously published. Bound in blue half leather and marbled paper boards with red leather title labels on the spines. Raised bands to spine with gilt decoration. Corners, hinges, spine ends, and edges of boards are worn, covers are rubbed, otherwise very good. The interiors are clean and bright overall with a few light smudge marks. Book-plate of Henry Rouse Viet on the front pastedown of volume one. Previous book seller description tipped-in on front free endpaper. Half-titles present. 403 pages in volume one; 391 pages in volume two; 429 pages in volume three. This set may require an extra shipping fee. LIT/101916.
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Incidents of a Voyage to California, 1849. A Diary of Travel Aboard the Bark Hersilia, and in Sacramento, 1850. by Stevens, Errol Wayne [Editor]

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Incidents of a Voyage to California, 1849. A Diary of Travel Aboard the Bark Hersilia, and in Sacramento, 1850.
Author
Stevens, Errol Wayne [Editor]
Seller
Argonaut Book Shop (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Los Angeles: The Western History Association, 1987 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First edition. Although not indicated, one of 1,554 copies. Introduction by the editor. Foreword by Martin Ridge. 44pp. Three full-page plates, notes. Light blue cloth. A very fine copy. The Bark Hersilia left New York harbor on January 22, 1849 and arrived in San Francisco August 9, 1849. "The diary concludes with the writer in Sacramento City. He witnessed the flood of January 9, 1850, and the Squatter Riots. Editor Stevens attributed the authorship of the journal to an Alexander Van Valen and, in his introduction, provided a discussion of how he arrived at this conclusion. The text is fully supported by the editor's notes" (Kurutz). Produced as a keepsake for the 1987 conference of the Western History Association. Includes a list of officers and passengers on board the Bark Hersilia. [Clark and Brunet I: 243; Kurutz: 602]..
The Guineaman

The Guineaman by Woodman, Richard

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The Guineaman
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Woodman, Richard
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Kenneth Mallory Bookseller. ABAA (United States)
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9780727855305
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Very good
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Surrey: Severn House, 2000. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. First Edition. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket.

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