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Nuovo trattato sulla vera rettificazione del circolo misurato esattame...

Nuovo trattato sulla vera rettificazione del circolo misurato esattame... by Tomassi, Gaetano Marchetti

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Seller: Ursus Books
Title
Nuovo trattato sulla vera rettificazione del circolo misurato esattame...
Author
Tomassi, Gaetano Marchetti
Seller
Ursus Books (United States)
Description
1817. SUBMARINE NAVIGATION. Nuovo trattato sulla vera rettificazione del circolo misurato esattamente con il diametro: utile alla trigonometria, alla misura delle curve, e degli spazj curvilinei... Con una dissertazione sul modo di navigare sott'acqua, inventato dallo stesso autore l'anno 1799. By Gaetano Marchetti Tomassi. 75, [1], 34 pp. Illustrated with 6 etched folding plates. 8vo., 202 x 142 mm, bound in nineteenth-century Italian vellum. Fuglino: Feliciano Campitelli, 1817. Second Edition. Dedicated to Czar Alexander I of Russia. Count Gaetano Marchetti Tomassi (1774-1857), born in Foligno near Perugia, was an amateur mathematician who experimented with various methods of squaring the circle, the results of which are documented in this text. The first part of the book concentrates on circles, the second part contains a discussion on conic sections, and part three elucidates his research on various curves. However, the real interest and value of Tomassi's book is found in the fourth part which discusses his researches "on a mode of navigating under water." In 34 pages the author describes a crude model of a submarine that he has invented. It protected a man while navigating submerged for long periods of time. Tomassi also alludes to the military possibilities of a submarine, and he states that classical artillery could be preserved dry and functionable in his submarine. The author cites in a footnote on page 3 of Parte Quarta that a first edition of this work exists dated 1814, however, no copy of that edition is listed in OCLC, and no sources turned up a copy anywhere. No copies of either edition at auction as listed in ABPC. Cat. Weil 6, 275: "very uncommon ... seems to be very rare ...".
Manuscript Circular from the Treasury Department March 10, 1791, addressed to Jeremiah Olney, Collector for Providence, Rhode Island, signed by Coxe

Manuscript Circular from the Treasury Department March 10, 1791, addressed to Jeremiah Olney, Collector for Providence, Rhode Island, signed by Coxe by Coxe, Tench, (1755-1824) as Assistant Treasury Secretary

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Seller: Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC
Title
Manuscript Circular from the Treasury Department March 10, 1791, addressed to Jeremiah Olney, Collector for Providence, Rhode Island, signed by Coxe
Author
Coxe, Tench, (1755-1824) as Assistant Treasury Secretary
Seller
Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC (United States)
Condition
Good
Description
quarto, three pages, of a bi-folium, old folds, split along central vertical fold, now comprising two sheets, small hole in last leaf occasioned by careless opening, else in very good clean, legible condition. Signed by Coxe and also free franked in Coxe's hand on address leaf, docketed on verso "From Tench Coxe, A. Secretary of the Treay. 10th March 1791 Returns transmitted 10th May 1791." "An avowed economic nationalist, Coxe actively supported the financial program of Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, particularly Hamilton's efforts to establish a national bank. In May 1790 Hamilton named Coxe to be his assistant secretary of the treasury. Hamilton used Coxe's research in preparing his report on manufactures (1791) …" – American National Biography, volume 5, pp., 636-638 It is certain that much of the information obtained by Coxe from this circular was used by Hamilton in his famed Report on Manufactures which was presented to the House of Representatives on December 5, 1791. "(Circular) Treasury Department March 10, 1791 Sir, In making up some documents which are requisite for the information of the President and the Legislature, a return of the new Vessels launched since the Commencement of the General Government is found necessary. It is therefore the wish of the Secretary of the Treasury that as soon as may be convenient after the receipt hereof you would transmit to this office the most exact return in your power of the Decked Vessels built in your District between the fourth of March 1790 and the same day in 1791 including the smallest sizes, The name, tonnage, form of rigging, whether ship, brig, &c, the form of the hull, whether double or single decked or deep waisted the owners name whether a citizen or foreigner and of what Nation, if pierced for guns and how many, whether the frame was of Pine or White Oak or live Oak and Cedar &c will be very useful points of information. The enclosed form will enable you to execute this business with greater facility and may be adhered to as far as may be possible. After the above year is stated in your return you will proceed to make a similar one as to the preceeding year that is from the fourth of March 1789 to the same day in 1790 but unless you can procure the requisite information of both years at the same time it will be well not to delay that first mentioned. The Secretary also wishes that you may forward from time to time as they may come into your hands any documents that have relation to the commerce, navigation, fisheries, manufactures or productions of your state either in the time of the Province or in that of the Commonwealth. These things frequently offer to Gentlemen in public stations and will be of the greatest importance to this Country, which till the last two years has had few national offices. The Legislature having been pleased to extend the privilege of franking to the Comptroller, the Treasurer, and the Auditor, sealed packets or letters similar to those which have heretofore been enclosed to the Secretary of the Treasury may be hereafter put into the Mails addressed to them. I am Sir, Very respectfully Your most obt. Servant Tench Coxe Assist. Secy"
Le Prince Desir

Le Prince Desir by (Beaumont, Mme. Leprince de)

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Title
Le Prince Desir
Author
(Beaumont, Mme. Leprince de)
Seller
Thorn Books (United States)
Condition
Near fine
Description
n.p. (Caen): n.p. (Chalopin), 1800. First Separate Edition. Wraps. Near fine. 12mo. 12pp., stitched binding, woodcut headpiece of stars & portrait medallion, original self-wrappers, upper wrapper with title within border of woodcut typographic ornaments, lower wrapper with woodcut illustration of Mercury appearing before ladies outside a temple and a handled jug with foliage sprays with decorative border. A near fine copy. First separate edition, after an initial appearance in the 'Magasin des Enfents' of 1756. Mme. de Beaumont is known for her rendering of 'Beauty and the Beast.' Rare. Only two institutional copies found. Gumuchian 3765. .
Three (3) Items Related to Education as a profession in the 1960s

Three (3) Items Related to Education as a profession in the 1960s

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Title
Three (3) Items Related to Education as a profession in the 1960s
Seller
Eclectibles (United States)
Condition
Very good. Some toning, short tears, minor wear.
Description
United States, 1966. Very good. Some toning, short tears, minor wear.. A group of three (3) items related to education in the 1960s. They are published by vastly different entities (National Association of Manufacturers, American Cancer Society, and U.S. Dept. Of Labor), and have different aims. The first highlights the diversity of opportunities available, ranging from early education to administration. The second offers educators of all kinds tips on how to address cancer education, and the final item lists educator as one of the many fields in which mathematics is needed. It is interesting to see how education was viewed by society in the 1960s, versus today. The items include: "Your Career in Teaching". New York: National Association of Manufacturers, c.1960. Single vol. (11" by 8"), pp. 26, illus., in original illus. self wrps printed in black and white and orange. A guide to careers in education, showing the diversity of teaching opportunities (early education, special education, high school education, administration) and society's need for educators. Each image of an educator has the caption, "Will you fit in THIS picture?". Offers advice for training and job seeking. "Teaching About Cancer". N.pl.: American Cancer Society, 1960. Single vol. (6.75" by 7"), pp. 48, in original photo-illustrated wrps. A guide offering "source materials and information prepared to help secondary school administrators and teachers in developing instruction on cancer". Chapters include Approaches, Objectives, Concepts, Problem Areas (i.e. subjects to highlight) and Modern Cancer Research. "Math and Your Career". [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Dept. of Labor, 1966. Folding pamphlet measuring approx. 8.5" by 3.5" folded. Offers information about which careers require or benefit from training in math. Shows images of women and people of color working in the field. Lists dozens of occupations using math ranging from teachers and social workers to pilots,surveyors, and statisticians.
The Acme Novelty Datebook

The Acme Novelty Datebook by Chris Ware

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Title
The Acme Novelty Datebook
Author
Chris Ware
Seller
Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9781896597669
Condition
Fine
Description
Stated First (and last) Edition; A Fine book without dust jacket as issued, with only light fraying to the sewed in bookmarker. An excellent copy of this book of "facsimile sketches, notes, and cowardly personal attacks, 1986-1995." Not remaindered, not ex-library; will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
To Paradise (Signed First Edition)

To Paradise (Signed First Edition) by Hanya Yanagihara

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Title
To Paradise (Signed First Edition)
Author
Hanya Yanagihara
Seller
Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9780385547932
Condition
Fine
Description
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author to the 2nd free paper with provenance for the signing laid in. A pristine copy of this novel by the author of "A Little Life". "Signed First Edition" sticker to the front panel (may be removed). Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
[AMERICANA] THE STORY OF LENA MURPHY, THE WHITE SLAVE. AND OTHER STARTLING REVELATIONS GRAPHICALLY TOLD

[AMERICANA] THE STORY OF LENA MURPHY, THE WHITE SLAVE. AND OTHER STARTLING REVELATIONS GRAPHICALLY TOLD by Samuel Paynter Wilson

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Title
[AMERICANA] THE STORY OF LENA MURPHY, THE WHITE SLAVE. AND OTHER STARTLING REVELATIONS GRAPHICALLY TOLD
Author
Samuel Paynter Wilson
Seller
Black Swan Books, Inc. (United States)
Condition
Very Good binding
Description
[Chicago]: n.p., 1910. Original Wrappers. Very Good binding. Appears to have been taken from Wilson’s two classics of the underworld, “Chicago by Gaslight” and “Chicago and Its Cess-Pools of Infamy”. Printed with the pagination of the original works. Stapled wrappers with minor loss, not affecting the text. Uncommon with a handful of copies on OCLC. Very Good binding.
Later Essays [Collected Works Volume V]

Later Essays [Collected Works Volume V] by W.B. Yeats

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Title
Later Essays [Collected Works Volume V]
Author
W.B. Yeats
Seller
Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9780026327022
Condition
Very Good +
Description
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994. Very Good +/Near Fine. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994. First Edition. Octavo. 532 pages. Illustrated dust jacket. Black boards stamped in gilt. Unclipped dust jacket lightly rubbed along edges. A touch of shelfwear to boards. Binding is sound. Slight binding flaw with front pastedown extending to fore edge of front board. Remainder mark to bottom edge. Pages otherwise clean and unmarked.
Lurch

Lurch by WOOD, Kelly

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Title
Lurch
Author
WOOD, Kelly
Seller
Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (United States)
Description
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Front Gallery, 1991. First edition. Softcover. 17 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran February 12 through March 28, 1991. Essays by Laura Lamb and Nanch Shaw. Includes 8 illustrations. A very good plus copy in stapled wrappers with a small sticker shadow to the front panel and with with a rubber stamp from the SF Camerawork Reference Library (they recently sold their books) to the title page. Otherwise a very nice copy.
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GIFT CARD

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GIFT CARD
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lizzyoung bookseller (United States)
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