New York: Privately Printed, 1831. 8vo. A beautiful 34-page manuscript book of poetry, bound in what appears to be period wallpaper, red patterned cloth backed with sturdy rag paper. Most of the poems are titled at the top and signed by Mrs. Maxson at the bottom, some dated..... More
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The Ladies' Fancy Needle-Work instructor: Containing a Treatise on Different Stitches, with Illustrative Plates
London: Privately Printed, 1842. 24mo. A scarce 1842 3rd printing of this antebellum era sewing primer, with a fold-out broadside at the front depicting 35 different 19th-century stitches. Charcoal grey cloth. Gilt titling and illustration to front board. All edges gilt. Clean interior. Hinges a touch tender but intact..... More
Dark Carnival
Sauk City: Arkham House, 1947. 8vo. Beautiful first printing of Bradbury's first book, a collection of 27 tales, many previously published in publications such as Weird Tales. The young author was already somewhat known at the time of publication and the dust jacket bio likens Bradbury to the..... More
Religious Influences on the Manumission of Slaves in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties
Baltimore, Md: Maryland Historical Society, 1961. 1st Edition. 8vo. 24-page staple-bound pamphlet extremely scarce in commerce. The pamphlet was published after Carroll's influential work first appeared in the Maryland Historical Magazine in June, 1961. Extensively footnoted and an essential reference for any research on Slavery on Maryland's Eastern..... More
The Life of General Daniel Morgan, of the Virginia Line of the Army of the United States....
New York: Derby & Jackson, 1859. Early Printing. 8vo. A beautiful 3rd Printing of Graham's classic biography of Morgan, one of the preeminent American field commanders of the Revolutionary War. Morgan was instrumental in the battles at Quebec, Saratoga and Cowpens, where his victory directly set in motion events..... More
15 Volume Aldous Huxley Pulp Fiction Instant Library, Exquisite Condition
Various: Various Publishers. Duodecimo. A beautiful collection of the works of 20th-century author and mysticist Aldous Huxley. Fifteen Mass market paperbacks with fantastic, vibrant and eye-catching illustrative covers. This collection is nearly unused. A rare opportunity to acquire 15 of Huxley's 49 dystopian and science fiction works... More
1881 Manuscript Letter Talbot County, MD Gentleman farmer Samuel A. Harrison Executing the Sale of Baltimore City Bonds
Baltimore, Md: 1881. An original 1881 holographic letter from iconic Baltimore, Maryland banker J. Harmanus Fisher to talbot County Gentleman Farmer, Historian and Doctor Samuel Harrison documenting the sale of Baltimore City stocks, listing dollar values, signed by Fisher at the end. Along with the letter is the..... More
The Declaration of Independence (Original 1942 Theodore Ohman Lithograph)
Memphis, Tn: The Ohman Co., 1942. Ohman, Theodore & Stone, William. 1st Edition Thus. A stunning WW II era printing of the Declaration of Independence, printed and published by lithographer Theodore Ohman in 1942 in a Limited Edition for the Coca Cola Company. That year, in the midst of..... More
Who Killed Cock Robin
New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1993. 1st Edition. Quarto. A beautiful 1st Edition of this dark noir 'Children's' book, inscribed on the half title page with an original piece of art work. Dust jacket with just a hint of edge wear to rear panel top edge..... More
An Original 1493 Illustrated Leaf from the Nuremberg Chronicle, German Translation
Nuremberg: George Alt, 1493. Anton Koberger (Printer). Folio. An original 1493 leaf from the Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the most important books in history and the 2nd most of the 15th century. This leaf is from the German translation, printed alongside the original Latin work and completed in December..... More