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Account of a Comet; In Philosophical Transactions the Royal Society of London, vol. 71

Account of a Comet; In Philosophical Transactions the Royal Society of London, vol. 71 by Herschel, William

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Seller: Biblioctopus
Title
Account of a Comet; In Philosophical Transactions the Royal Society of London, vol. 71
Author
Herschel, William
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Biblioctopus (United States)
Description
London: J. Nichols, 1781. First Edition. Hardcover. First printing anywhere of Herschel’s paper (read April 26, 1781) announcing his sighting of Uranus, the first new planet to be discovered since antiquity (Mercury in 265BC). Herschel thought that what he had seen was doubtless a planet, but since he was an amateur, and not a member of The Royal Society, he modestly titled his article with reserve, and in his paper, he referred to the object as a comet. However, he included extensive specifics on its location in the solar system and assumed that other, more experienced, astronomers could find it and determine what it was with certainty. And they did so quickly, and confirmed it was no comet but a new planet. The public was exhilarated, telescope sales increased fiftyfold, Herschel became a rock star, and George III appointed him “The King’s Astronomer.” Our book is the entire, 582–page vol. 71 of the Royal Society’s Transactions, with his paper on pages 492–501, and complete with the 3 folding plates. Some foxing, else complete and very good in a modern full calf binding. Dibner 13.
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Autograph Letter Signed by ADE, George

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Autograph Letter Signed
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ADE, George
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Houle Rare Books & Autographs (United States)
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("George Ade") in black fountain pen ink on The Chicago Record, Editorial Rooms printed letterhead, Chicago [Illinois] December 28, 1899. 7 7/8" x 5 1/8"; 1 page (recto only); very good (minor signs of handling); 1899. To [W.W.] Denslow" "My Dear Denslow: I should say I will be there. The invitation is a dream. Expect me plenty early. Your'n, having just returned from Indiana George Ade Chicago, Dec. 28, 1899. Denslow is best know as the original illustrator of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." 1899 was the year that he met Frank L. Baum and began work on the illustrations that made him famous. Denslow (1856-1915), born May 5, 1856, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died May 29, 1915; American illustrator, illustrated the original "The Wizard of Oz" children's books, 1900-1902. Ade (1866-1944), born February 9, 1866, Kentland, Indiana; died May 16, 1944, Brookville, Indiana; American writer/playwright; humorous fables published as "Fables in Slant" 1900.. Signed by Author(s). No Binding. Very Good/No Jacket.
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PHOTOGRAPH (INSCRIBED) by AMECHE, DON

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PHOTOGRAPH (INSCRIBED)
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AMECHE, DON
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Houle Rare Books & Autographs (United States)
Description
See Description. Signed-Autograph Very Good AMECHE, Don. Photograph, original sepia 3/4 length seated pose wearing a tweed suit, with arms encircling a globe; signed and inscribed [ca. 1940] to Joyce [Barbee]. 8" x 10".. Signed by Author(s).
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Who's Who in Major League Bass Ball. by [Baseball].

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Who's Who in Major League Bass Ball.
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[Baseball].
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Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints (United States)
Description
4to, textured red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 544 pp. Light rubbing to extremities, slight aging; about near fine. This was the first installment of this book, which was compiled by Harold "Speed' Johnson. It is a rich volume of baseball information from a significant year in the history of the sport. The book includes photographs of the players, and useful information about their records. Not surprisingly Babe Ruth got double page coverage, who at that time had 653 career home runs and a lifetime batting average of .354. According to Who's Who his first contract was for $600. Two-page coverage was also given to Ty Cobb, and of course the legendary Lou Gehrig. This is an incredible collector's piece from a time when baseball was really the national pastime.
Die Schweiz; Switzerland; La Suisse. [vol. II:] Die klassischen Stellen der Schweiz und deren hauptorte . . .

Die Schweiz; Switzerland; La Suisse. [vol. II:] Die klassischen Stellen der Schweiz und deren hauptorte . . . by ZSCHOKKE, Heinrich (1771-1848).

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Die Schweiz; Switzerland; La Suisse. [vol. II:] Die klassischen Stellen der Schweiz und deren hauptorte . . .
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ZSCHOKKE, Heinrich (1771-1848).
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Jeff Weber Rare Books (Switzerland)
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Wien, Prague, Bern, Karlsruhe,: Carlsruhe im Kunst-Verlag, ca.1836, 1838., 1836. 2 volumes. 8vo. 214; [ii], [215]-423 pp. Engraved half-title, 46 + 38 [=84] steel engraved plates; vol. II waterstained throughout, scattered foxing. NOTE: Vol. I without a proper title, but collates complete. Ink ownership mark on vol. II title. Original half polished calf, elaborately gilt-decorated spine, marbled boards, leather tips to match spine, pink endsheets; scuffed, joints starting. Good. Later edition.
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Earthlogue: Guam. Contemporary Guam Captured By 16 Japanese Photographers

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Earthlogue: Guam. Contemporary Guam Captured By 16 Japanese Photographers
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Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA (United States)
Description
Tokyo: Entertainment Express Co, 1986. [viii] 213p., many colored illus., original cloth in printed publisher's slipcase, oblong quarto format.
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Bizarr, Grotesk, Monströs; Karikaturen der Zeitgenossen

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Bizarr, Grotesk, Monströs; Karikaturen der Zeitgenossen
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Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA (United States)
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Hannover: Kestner-Gesellschaft, 1978. 1. Februar bis 2. April 1978. 223 [1]p., many b/w illus., original stiff printed wrappers. (Kestner-Gesellschaft Katalog 1/1978).
Derriere Le Miroir No. 181 November 1969

Derriere Le Miroir No. 181 November 1969 by Artigas, Llorens

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Derriere Le Miroir No. 181 November 1969
Author
Artigas, Llorens
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Royoung bookseller, Inc. (United States)
Condition
Orig. illustrated stiff wrappers. Fine
Description
Paris: Maeght, 1969. First edition. Stiff Wraps. Orig. illustrated stiff wrappers. Fine. 22 pages. Folio, 38 x 29 cm. Text in French by Pierre Courthion. Black and white lithographs and color illustrations of Artigas' ceramic art. Almost as new copy.
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Comédie et actes divers. [Traduit de l'anglais par l'auteur] by Beckett, Samuel

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Comédie et actes divers. [Traduit de l'anglais par l'auteur]
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Beckett, Samuel
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Thomas A Goldwasser Rare Books (United States)
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Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, 1972. ; 18 cm. Comédie -- Va et vient -- Cascando -- Paroles et musique -- Dis Joe -- Acte sans paroles I -- Acte sans paroles II -- Film -- Souffle. Wrappers, fine. This edition adds three plays to the 1966 edition which contained only 6.
Die Deutsche Bibelubersetzung Des Mittelalters.

Die Deutsche Bibelubersetzung Des Mittelalters. by Walther, Wilhelm.

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Die Deutsche Bibelubersetzung Des Mittelalters.
Author
Walther, Wilhelm.
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Ten Pound Island Book Co. (United States)
Condition
Ex lib. Color title page. Lacks backstrip. Bound in publisher's full leather w/ gold cover lettering. Good condition. Gilt edges
Description
Braunschweig: Verlag von Hellmuth Wollermann, 1889. Ex lib. Color title page. Lacks backstrip. Bound in publisher's full leather w/ gold cover lettering. Good condition. Gilt edges to book block. "Erster Teil" Part One. "The German Bible translation of the Middle Ages".. 31 cm. 765 pp. C. frontispiece. b/w plates
Frozen Desserts
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Frozen Desserts by AIMAR, Joseph, BERNE, Alain and JOUBERT, Jacques

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Frozen Desserts
Author
AIMAR, Joseph, BERNE, Alain and JOUBERT, Jacques
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Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
ISBN
9780471160663
Condition
Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Description
NY:: John Wiley & Sons,. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. Hardcover. 0471160660 . Color photographs throughout. Translated from the French by Anne Sterling. First editon thus. Fine in a near fine (one short closed edge tear) dust jacket. .
Worldly Goods: The Arts of early Pennsylvania 1680-1758

Worldly Goods: The Arts of early Pennsylvania 1680-1758 by Agee, William C.

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Worldly Goods: The Arts of early Pennsylvania 1680-1758
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Agee, William C.
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Kenneth Mallory Bookseller. ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9780876331293
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Very good
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Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1999. Paperback. Very good. Paperback. 260pp+ index. Slight spine lean, else very good in publisher's wraps.

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