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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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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.
Jackson hopes to deliver his picture personally to Martin S. Garretson, American bison advocate and conservationist

Jackson hopes to deliver his picture personally to Martin S. Garretson, American bison advocate and conservationist by JACKSON, WILLIAM HENRY

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Jackson hopes to deliver his picture personally to Martin S. Garretson, American bison advocate and conservationist
Author
JACKSON, WILLIAM HENRY
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Schulson Autographs (United States)
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Autograph Letter Signed on "Explorers Club," stationery, 8vo, New York, July 12, n.y. Jackson likely writes to Martin S. Garretson, (1866-1955), known for his study of and advocacy for the American bison, also depicted in Garretson's moving photogravures. Jackson begins the letter to Garretson. "Otherwise a 'Sinful Maverick': I had intended delivering this little picture personally...but an urgent request from Wyoming to be out there for some sort of an affair this coming week, will keep me so busy...that I must rely upon the mail to do the work for me...." Jackson then hopes his picture would find, "a place among the other 'old timers' ...." He signs, "W. H. Jackson," and in parentheses adds, "(Pawnee Bill?)" Garretson was called the "Sinful Maverick," and given the age difference between the two men, Jackson would be the old timer. From 1870 to 1878 Jackson was the official photographer for the United States Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories. His photographs of the natural beauty of northwestern Wyoming, taken during the Hayden survey expedition of 1871, were exhibited in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and credited with having influenced the U.S. Congress to establish Yellowstone National Park in 1872. After he retired in 1924 from commercial photography, he traveled back to Wyoming for public appearances. In his official retirement, Jackson returned to painting on Western themes. It is possible that our letter was written during this later period and the picture Jackson mentions is a painting for Garretson. Martin Garretson, as a young man, traveled West to work as a rancher at the time the bison population was becoming depleted due to expanding settlements on the American plains. Garretson sought to reverse the decimation of the bison herds and eventually became one of the founders of the American Bison Society. He later served as its Secretary and eventually headed the department of Heads and Horns at the Bronx Zoo. During that time, he conducted the majority of the research for his book "The American Bison" (New York, 1938), which remains a standard reference on the species. Jackson's self reference as "Pawnee Bill?", the American showman, suggests association to the showman of the same name as well as to his photographs of the Pawnee tribe.
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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)
Description
("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)
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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)
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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 . . .
Author
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.
Little Poems for Little Children. Second Series. - No 12

Little Poems for Little Children. Second Series. - No 12

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Little Poems for Little Children. Second Series. - No 12
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Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
New York: Kiggins & Kellogg, 1840. Softcover. Near Fine. 32mo. 16pp. Illustrated. Printed buff wrappers with a vignette of a harp. A trifle rubbed and soiled, else very near fine.
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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)
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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
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Artigas, Llorens
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Royoung bookseller, Inc. (United States)
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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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Ballou's Monthly Magazine: Volume XXVIII, From July to December, 1868

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Ballou's Monthly Magazine: Volume XXVIII, From July to December, 1868
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Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (United States)
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G: Clear tape repair to the spine. The bottom third of the red fabric on the spine is missing. Significant wear to the edges oc
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Boston: Office American Union. Hardcover. G: Clear tape repair to the spine. The bottom third of the red fabric on the spine is missing. Significant wear to the edges oc the spine. Clear tape repair to the top right corner of the front cover. Crack between front end pages. Pencil notations on front free end page. Closed tear to the first six pages around the bottom edge of the spine to the middle of the page. The back free end page is loose but present. Tanning and some small stains to the pages. The pages are easy to read and the binding is solid.. A casebound book with a red spine with gilt text; the remainder of the boards is black. 595 pages; illustrated in black-and-white.
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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]
Author
Beckett, Samuel
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Thomas A Goldwasser Rare Books (United States)
Description
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
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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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