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The history of the Royal Society of London by SPRAT, Thomas

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Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts
Title
The history of the Royal Society of London
Author
SPRAT, Thomas
Seller
Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
London: Rob. Scot, Ri. Chiswell, Tho. Chapman, and Geo. Sawbridge, 1702. SECOND EDITION. Includes the imprimatur leaf with arms of the Royal Society on the verso, dedication to the King, poem to the Royal Society, and advertisement to the Reader. With 2 engraved plates. Modern calf in a contemporary style; waterstain to lower corners of leaves of the first signature, otherwise a clean copy. Second edition of the first history of the Royal Society. This famous response to public attack, in which Sprat justifies the work and nature of the Society, also includes many valuable contributions, including experiments, by the members.
Tales of Sevastopol [An Asociation Copy]

Tales of Sevastopol [An Asociation Copy] by Tolstoy, Leo

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Seller: ZH BOOKS
Title
Tales of Sevastopol [An Asociation Copy]
Author
Tolstoy, Leo
Seller
ZH BOOKS (United States)
Condition
Very good
Description
Moscow: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1950. Very good. First edition thus; 10 1/2 x 8; pp. [10], 9-153, [3]; gray leatherette over boards, embossed and decorated in gilt, beige, and black; pictorial dust jacket; illustrated with plates, including a laid-on frontis, and from woodcuts at the beginning of each chapter; small bumps and to corners and a bit of wear to tips of spine; age-toning mostly to extreme margins of boards; in very good condition. DJ with chips and some loss to edges; in fair condition. Ffep with a tiny, embossed coat of arms, personal stamp, and inscription by Serge Cheremeteff, nee Sergei Vladimirovich Sheremetev: "To Anna and Robert / from a man who knew Tolstoy / Sergei C. / 1964." A beautifully-illustrated compilation and an interesting association copy, the book featured Tolstoy's three prose works, based on his experiences during the Siege of Sebastopol in 1854 and 1855 - "Sevastopol in December," "Sevastopol in May," and "Sevastopol in August 1855" - originally published in 1855 and 1866. The previous owner of the book, Colonel Sergei Vladimirovich Sheremetev-Stroganov (1880 - 1968), was the grandson of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna Romanova and great-grandson of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia. A decorated veteran of the Russo-Japanese War and WWI, he also served as Minister of Internal Affairs, Military Attache in Constantinople, Governor-General in Kiev, and Lieutenant-Governor of the Volyn region in Ukraine. After the revolution, he emigrated to Paris, then to the US, and finally to Italy.
History and the Enlightenment

History and the Enlightenment by Trevor-Roper, Hugh

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Title
History and the Enlightenment
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Trevor-Roper, Hugh
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Swan's Fine Books (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/very good +. First printing, octavo size, 340 pp. From the web site of the Yale University Press: "Arguably the leading British historian of his generation, Hugh Trevor-Roper (1914–2003) is most celebrated and admired as the author of essays. "This volume brings together some of the most original and radical writings of his career - many hitherto inaccessible, one never before published, all demonstrating his piercing intellect, urbane wit, and gift for elegant, vivid narrative. This collection focuses on the writing and understanding of history in the eighteenth century and on the great historians and the intellectual context that inspired or provoked their writings. It combines incisive discussion of such figures as Gibbon, Hume, and Carlyle with broad sweeps of analysis and explication. Essays on the Scottish Enlightenment and the Romantic movement are balanced by intimate portraits of lesser-known historians whose significance Trevor-Roper took particular delight in revealing." Note that as of this writing, the publisher is only offering the e-book version of this work. ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full tan textured paper over boards, gilt lettering on the spine, maroon endpapers, with copious endnotes; binding octavo size (9 1/2" by 6 1/4"), pagination: [i-vi] vii-xxvi [1] 2-314, the first printing with the full number line at the copyright page. In the publisher's dust jacket, unclipped and unpriced, summary of the book on the front flap, small black-and-white photograph of the author and bio on the back flap, short blurb 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; a few minor dings at the corneres, head and tail, these likely from the original shipping. The dust jacket almost near fine, clean and not sunned, with minor edgewear at the head and tail of the spine, the tail also with one very short closed tear. ___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.
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The Lone Scout of the Sky; the Story of Charles A. Lindbergh by West, James E.

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Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Title
The Lone Scout of the Sky; the Story of Charles A. Lindbergh
Author
West, James E.
Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good Plus
Description
New York: Boy Scouts of America, 1927. Book. Very Good Plus. Cloth. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition, First Printing. True First Edition, First Printing, hardback in olive green cloth stamped in black. 255 pages illustrated by photographs. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED by Will H. Hays to his then 13 year old son -"Dear Bill : Here's one for you to read. He's a good scout. So are you. Affectionately Will Hays Jan.1, 1928". Will Hays managed Warren G. Hardings successful campaign for the Presidency of the U.S. and was subsequently appointed Postmaster General. After a year in that position, he resigned to become most famously known as the first President of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA), which under his guidance published a blacklist of actors and workers studios should not hire, inserted moral clauses into actors' contracts, and published an informal list of suggested guidelines for film producers. His son, Will Hays Jr., became an author and was the Mayor of Crawfordsville, Indiana. A nice piece of US and Indiana history! The book is Very Good Plus, lacking the dustjacket, cloth lightly soiled and front hinge just starting to be loose..
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The Silent Traveller in San Francisco by YEE, Chiang

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Title
The Silent Traveller in San Francisco
Author
YEE, Chiang
Seller
Houle Rare Books & Autographs (United States)
Description
New York, W.W. Norton & Company [1964].. First edition (so stated). 8vo. Illustrations by the author. Dust jacket (unclipped; light soiling; few nicks; small sticker "Kroch's & Brentano's" on the lower back panel). Very good. 366 pages. No signatures or bookplates.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.
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Vom Sklavenhandel zum Kolonialen Handel: Wirtschaftsraume und Wirtschaftsformen in Kamerun vor 1914 by Wirz, Albert

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Vom Sklavenhandel zum Kolonialen Handel: Wirtschaftsraume und Wirtschaftsformen in Kamerun vor 1914
Author
Wirz, Albert
Seller
McBlain Books (United States)
Condition
Good
Description
Zurich: Atlantis, 1972. Paperback. Good. 301p. Softcover in original wrapper. 24 cm. Name on endpaper. Ink underlinings and markings in a couple of chapters. German text.

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