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Emile ou De l'éducation

Emile ou De l'éducation by ROUSSEAU, Jean-Jacques

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Title
Emile ou De l'éducation
Author
ROUSSEAU, Jean-Jacques
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Heritage Book Shop, LLC (United States)
Description
Amsterdam: Chez Jean Néaulme, 1762. Aamsterdam [i.e. Paris]: Chez Jean Néaulme, 1762. First edition, twelvemo issue (priority between this and the octavo is still subject to discussion). Four twelvemo volumes (6 1/2 x 3 7/8 inches; 164 x 100 mm). [2], viii, [2], 466; [4], 407, [1, blank]; [4], 357, [1, blank], [361]-384; [4], 455, [1, blank], [4, "Privilegie"] pp. Bound with no the half-title in Volume I as usual, but with them present in Vols. II-IV (as called for). Blank leaf P12 excised in Volume III as usual. Leaf H4 misbound between H8 and H9 in volume II. Five engraved plates (including frontispiece in each volume) by De Longueil, Louis le Grand, and J.J. Pasquier, after Ch. Eisen. Titles printed in red and black. Contemporary calf. Boards triple-ruled in gilt with floral corner devices. Spines stamped in gilt and each volume with two red morocco spine labels, lettered in gilt. Gilt board edges. Marbled endpapers. All edges dyed red. Some rubbing to boards and edges. Spines with some flaking. Boards with some soiling, mainly volume IV. Some chipping to heads and tails of spines and some light repair to head and tail of spines of volumes I and IV. A marginal tear to leaves N9 and N10 of volume II, tear just barely touching text on N9 and not touching text on N10. Overall a very good and crisp copy. The publication history of the book is complicated. According to McEachern "In November 1761 [publisher Nicolas-Bonaventure] Duchesne signed an agreement with Jean Néaulme, a Dutch publisher chosen... to undertake an edition parallel to Duchesne's for distribution outside France... Duchesne's first edition appeared in two formats: a duodecimo with the false imprint 'A Amsterdam, Chez Jean Neaulme' and an octavo with the false imprint 'A La Haye, Chez Jean Néaulme.' The sheets of the duodecimo edition were printed first, and the pages then re-imposed for printing in octavo..." Although it is suggested that the twelvemo edition was printed first but the octavo edition may have been issued first, McEachern goes on to say "the question of the order of printing has not yet been resolved to everyone's satisfaction." (McEachern, Bibliography of the Writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 16-17), A first edition of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's (1712-1778) seminal work on education. While Jean Néaulme of Amsterdam is given as the printer, it was, in actuality, printed by Parisian printer and publisher Nicolas Bonaventure Duchesne. When this work was published in the spring of 1762, it was banned by the Paris parliament and burned in public in Rousseau's home town of Geneva and in Paris, forcing Rousseau to flee. This title was referred to by Goethe as "the natural gospel of education" and had great influence on Rousseau's European contemporaries, especially educators. Despite the controversy, Émile contributed mightily to the Romantics appreciation of nature and to the notion of the "noble savage." "To be good is to exist in accordance with the intrinsic potentialities of one's nature, and Émile seeks to trace the natural development of a human being brought up in the country away from the nefarious influence of contemporary social life. From this point of view the work is not just a manual of education but, as Rousseau himself points out, a philosophical treatise on the goodness of human nature. It is less concerned with laying down the practical details of a specific pedagogic method than with describing the fundamental principles which underlie the whole of man's development from infancy to maturity. Rousseau's ultimate object is to teach the art of living, for man's first duty, he says, is to be human" (The Encyclopedia of Philosophy). McEachern 1b. Dufour 187. Printing and the Mind of Man 207 note (entry for the Du contract social). HBS 68672. $5,000.
Commander of the Haitian Slave Revolt Toussaint Louverture, Just After His Treaty with the British, Pays a Loyal Officer for His Command of the Northwest Coast

Commander of the Haitian Slave Revolt Toussaint Louverture, Just After His Treaty with the British, Pays a Loyal Officer for His Command of the Northwest Coast by Toussaint Louverture

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Commander of the Haitian Slave Revolt Toussaint Louverture, Just After His Treaty with the British, Pays a Loyal Officer for His Command of the Northwest Coast
Author
Toussaint Louverture
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The Raab Collection (United States)
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24/05/1798. At the time of the outset of the French Revolution, Haiti was the French colony of Saint Domingue. The colony featured large slave plantations that generated the cash crops of sugar, coffee, and cotton. This was a very profitable colony to the French, owing largely to the sugar plantations. By the 1780s nearly two-thirds of French trade flowed through Saint Domingue, and the island supplied nearly half of Europe with sugar.The Haitian Revolution was a complex web of affairs. At one point there were over a half dozen parties involved, all fighting for different purposes. Alliances were fickle, as entities changed allegiance based on who was offering the best deal. The revolution began not only as a slave revolt, but also as a class struggle among white landowners, non-landowners, and the free black landowners. The French military became involved, as did the British and Spanish forces.In August 1791 a full-fledged slave revolt began. In March 1793, the French assembly granted full rights and French citizenship to free black people and those of mixed race. The white planter class however objected and further violence erupted. The French sent military forces and a new governor to enact these measures. At this point England and Spain joined the fight. While the English sought to restore order and sided with the white social class, the Spanish, who controlled the other side of the island, saw an opportunity in the dysfunction. When the French in 1794 ordered all slaves freed, the ire turned against the English, who now sent more forces to quell the revolt. In 1795, the Spanish signed a deal with the French and exited the conflict.Toussaint Louverture, a former slave, emerged as the leader of the slaves seeking their freedom in the Haitian Revolution. He drew inspiration from the ongoing French Revolution and previous American Revolution to evolve his group’s demands and ultimate goals.At the same time, the French Directoire government which now ruled France was considerably less revolutionary than it had been. Suspicions began to brew that it might reconsider the abolition of slavery. In November 1797, Louverture wrote again to the Directoire, assuring them of his loyalty, but reminding them firmly that abolition must be maintained.And for the British, the benefit began to be outweighed by the cost, an enormous loss of life. On April 30, 1798, Louverture signed a treaty with British Army officer Thomas Maitland, exchanging the withdrawal of British troops from western Saint-Domingue (Haiti) in return for a general amnesty for the French counter-revolutionaries in those areas. In May, Port-au-Prince was returned to French rule in an atmosphere of order and celebration.Gingembre-Trop-Fort, also a former slave, was one of Louverture's loyal officers. He was described with exaggerated uniform accoutrements, a sword almost as tall as he was, wearing “large and heavy rings” and with a pillow to his saddle already “covered in velours with gold fringes.” Interestingly, his name in French means ""too strong ginger.""Letter signed, May 24, 1798, Port Republicain (former name of Port-au-Prince), to ""Citizen Deneyve, Commissary (Quartermaster) of Wars for the Army of the Northwest Coast"", with integral address leaf.  ""Citoyen Commissary, please pay the 2nd Squadron of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, Commanded by the Squadron Chief Gingembre.""Letters of Louverture are very uncommon. This is a particularly early one, having been signed before he took control over the entire country.This was not the end of the conflict, as tensions with France were about to increase and would test Louverture.
THE JUVENILE SCRAP-BOOK FOR 1849; A CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENT

THE JUVENILE SCRAP-BOOK FOR 1849; A CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENT by THE JUVENILE SCRAP-BOOK FOR 1849

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THE JUVENILE SCRAP-BOOK FOR 1849; A CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENT
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THE JUVENILE SCRAP-BOOK FOR 1849
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The Bookpress, Ltd. (United States)
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(JUVENILE, ILLUSTRATED) THE JUVENILE SCRAP-BOOK FOR 1849; A CHRISTMAS AND NE YEAR'S PRESENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. New York/ Philadelphia: Appleton & Co., 1849. 12mo. Publisher's blind decora blue cloth, elaborate wide gilt borders and center ornament, spine gilt all edges gilt. 144 pages, 28 plates. First edition. An uncommon work with only 12 copies in American libraries recorded on OCLC. The artists are unidentified except for one plate by Davenport after Franklin Presumably a gift book, we do not find this collection of short stories for children recorded in Thompson, American Literary Annuals & Gift Books 1825-18 nor do we find any other editions were published in the years before 1849. 1 ownership pencil signature over an earlier signature, and the 1905 owner's ma label. Very good bright copy.
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THE TRUE GRANDEUR OF NATIONS: AN ORATION by SUMNER, Charles

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THE TRUE GRANDEUR OF NATIONS: AN ORATION
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SUMNER, Charles
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The Bookpress, Ltd. (United States)
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(FOURTH OF JULY ORATION) SUMNER, Charles. THE TRUE GRANDEUR OF NATIONS: AN ORATION. Boston: William D. Ticknor, 1845. 8vo. Disbound. (iv), 104 pages. Delivered before the authorities of the city of Boston. Very good.
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THE WIND IN THE ROSE-BUSH by Wilkins, Mary

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THE WIND IN THE ROSE-BUSH
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Wilkins, Mary
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THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY (United States)
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THE WIND IN THE ROSE-BUSH Doubleday, Page & Company, 1903, first edition, a bright vg+ or better copy of this important book. Illustrated by Peter Newell.
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JACK OF SHADOWS by Zelazny, Roger Gene Wolfe, Larry Niven, Ben Bova, Gahan Wilson, Isaac Asimov

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JACK OF SHADOWS
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Zelazny, Roger Gene Wolfe, Larry Niven, Ben Bova, Gahan Wilson, Isaac Asimov
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THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY (United States)
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JACK OF SHADOWS in Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine for July & August, 1971, first edition, 2 volumes complete, small chip to the head of the spine of the August issue, else just about fine in full color pictorial wraps. These issues also contain original contributions by: Gene Wolfe, Larry Niven, Ben Bova, Gahan Wilson, Isaac Asimov, et.al.
Autograph letter signed, probably to Latimer Clark

Autograph letter signed, probably to Latimer Clark by Tyndall, John

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Autograph letter signed, probably to Latimer Clark
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Tyndall, John
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Jeremy Norman & Co., Inc. (United States)
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Very Good
Description
Very Good. Tyndall, John (1820-93). A.L.s. to an unnamed recipient, possibly Latimer Clark. [London], April 17, n.y. 1 page. 178 x 116 mm. Small hole punched in upper margin, minor soiling. Provenance: Latimer Clark. Tyndall, a physicist, is best known for his investigations of atmospheric dust, which led to his discovery of "Tyndallization," a sterilization process that uses discontinuous boiling to render infusions completely free of microorganisms. In his letter, Tyndall refuses to sign a memorial for Edward Highton, a writer on telegraphy, as Tyndall was "wholly ignorant" of Highton's merits. Origins of Cyberspace 207. .
The Optimist's Daughter - Excerpt

The Optimist's Daughter - Excerpt by Welty, Eudora

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The Optimist's Daughter - Excerpt
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Welty, Eudora
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Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA (United States)
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Fine
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Faircopy. 8.5 x 11 inch 30 lb tan stock. Opening paragraphs of the novel, beginning "A nurse held the door open for them." Signed by Welty. Fine condition. Unusual as such.. Signed by Author. Unbound. Faircopy/Typescript.
DEATH IS A LONELY BUSINESS

DEATH IS A LONELY BUSINESS by Bradbury, Ray

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DEATH IS A LONELY BUSINESS
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Bradbury, Ray
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Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA (United States)
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Fine
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Franklin Center: Franklin Library, 1985. First edition. Precedes the trade edition. Signed by Bradbury as issued. Frontispiece by Gary Kelley. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker. Issued without dustjacket. Unread copy in Fine condition. The first of Bradbury's three mystery novels each with Detective Crumley whom Bradbury named in tribute to James Crumley.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Fine/Not Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Bilder zum Anschauungs-Unterricht für die Jugend

Bilder zum Anschauungs-Unterricht für die Jugend by Arnold, C.

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Bilder zum Anschauungs-Unterricht für die Jugend
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Arnold, C.
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Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (United States)
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fair
Description
Berlin: Werner & Schuhmann, 1875. Hardcover. fair. Folio. Quarter-cloth over illustrated paper-covered boards. 4 pages of text followed by 6 double-page color reproductions of paintings showing various animals. Scarce 1875 Werner & Schuhmann edition of a color illustrated German children's school book. Text in German, gothic script. Age wear, scuffing and staining on boards. Heavy tearing on most parts of spine. Fold on verso of plates expertly reinforced with white binders tape. Scribbling in pencil on (blank) verso of illustrations. First half of pages almost separated from book block. Sporadic soiling and slight finger smudging on margin of plates. Small chip on outer margin of two plates missing. Signature of previous owner, dated 16.9. 82, on inside of front board. Binding in poor, text leaves and illustrations in overall very good condition. Scarce. OCLC lists only 1 library worldwide owning this item.
Woman Surgeon and Medical Team Perform Operation circa 1920

Woman Surgeon and Medical Team Perform Operation circa 1920 by Woman Surgeon

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Woman Surgeon and Medical Team Perform Operation circa 1920
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Woman Surgeon
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Max Rambod Inc. (United States)
Description
1920. [Women History] [Medicine] Early woman surgeon and hospital staff perform an operation. 6 doctors and nurses operate on a patient; notably, five of the staff members are women. c. 1920. Original silver gelatin print. 6.5 x 8.5 in., mounted on 8 x 10" board. Two surgeons were masks and appear to be mid-operation on a patient's abdomen; various tools such as forceps, clamps, and medical scissors can be seen on the operating bed and supply cart. Other medical staff work to prepare equipment for the procedure, sterilize tools, and monitor the anesthetized patient. Of all medical specialties, the most embattled for women is surgery; early on they faced a challenge obtaining education, training and facilities, as this field of medicine was considered least suitable for women's delicate nature. These young woman, then, defied the odds of their time to become doctors and work in surgery. Light abrasions to surface top left quadrant, affecting leftmost figure's head, center top, and center left edge. Wear to corners of board. Good to very good condition.
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Kinnell, Galway by BODY RAGS

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Kinnell, Galway
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BODY RAGS
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Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
London: Rapp & Whiting, 1969. Ist UK Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Fine in fine dw. A collectible copy. 100 copies, this number52 signed by Kinnell.
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Council Journal of the Twenty-Fifth Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Utah

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Council Journal of the Twenty-Fifth Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Utah
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Weller Book Works ABAA/ILAB (United States)
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Very Good
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Territory of Utah, 1882. Very Good. Council Journal of the Twenty-Fifth Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Utah. SLC: Territory of Utah, 1882. 276pp. Indexed. 8vo. Blue wraps. Book condition: Very good, with spine ends exposed and missing lower corner of front wrapper. Very light rubbing to extremities. In clear sleeve..
Journey to My Father, Isaac Bashevis Singer

Journey to My Father, Isaac Bashevis Singer by ZAMIR, Israel

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Journey to My Father, Isaac Bashevis Singer
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ZAMIR, Israel
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Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
New York: Arcade Publishing, 1995. Softcover. Fine. Uncorrected proof. Illustrated wrappers. Translated from the Hebrew by Barbara Harshav. Fine with publisher's material laid in.
Our Vietnam Nightmare

Our Vietnam Nightmare by Higgins, Marguerite

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Our Vietnam Nightmare
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Higgins, Marguerite
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New York: Harper & Row, 1965. Hardcover. x, 314p., map endpapers, very good condition in an unclipped and lightly edgeworn dust jacket.

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