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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good condition. No dust jacket. First Edition. Boston, Massachusetts: The Bibliophile Society, 1916. Very Good condition. No owner's name or bookplate. Square, tight, and unmarked. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. THE FIFTEENTH YEAR BOOK, 1916, THE BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. 1916. First Edition. "Limited to 500 copies" and "Printed for Members Only" are so stated on a handsome engraving of the Society's emblem. Articles include AMERICAN BALLAD SURVIVALS by W. A. Bradley [pp. 15-48]; BISHOP PERCY AND THE RELICS OF HIS RELIQUES by Nathan Haskell Dole [pp. 49-94]; JANET WALFORD'S PORTRAIT by George William Curtis [with fold-out manuscript facsimile, and prefatory note by George S. Hellman]; and FROM NIGHTMARE TO HOPEFUL DREAM by W. P. Trent. Also includes a list of members; officers and council; reports of the council, treasurer, and secretary; constitution and bylaws; and a bibliography of the Society's publications. Bound in the original cream-color boards with lettering gilt-stamped on the spine. Webber 29. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/No dust jacket. 8vo. 184pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Front endpaper torn.

Condition: A Fine copy. 1st edition. Unpaginated. Color illustrations and illustrated endpapers throughout. 8-1/2" x 6-1/8" Collage color printed wrappers, red title label pasted to front wrapper. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. First Edition. Ivory 1/4 vellum, light brown buckram covered boards, spine panel lettered in gilt w/ red Society device. Vellum mildly foxed/spotted, buckram flecked on both covers, most prominently along edges, otherwise only slight shelf wear, deckled text block edges with top edge in gilt. Private ex-libris stamp on front flyleaf, otherwise unmarked. Title page designed and engraved on copper by A. N. MacDonald. 196 pp., illus. w/ engraved plates w/ tissue guards (all intact, some detached). Essays on the first ten years of Bibliophone (Society) history, "A Protest Against Complete Editions" (Matthews), "Notes on Country Life," "The Elopement of Shelley and Mary," "Belles-Lettres in England in the 20th Century," reports, bibliography, constitution and by-laws, list of members. Printed by Plimpton Press. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Very Good slipcase. First Edition, Limited 500 copies. Boston, Massachusetts: The Bibliophile Society, 1921. Fine condition in a Very Good green cloth single slipcase (some copies have a double slipcase). There is a printed paper label on the spine of the slipcase. Sharp corners. No foxing. Square, tight, and unmarked. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. With the handsome bookplate of prominent collector Philip Greely Brown. TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY NUMBER (i.e. TWENTIETH YEAR BOOK) 1921, THE BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY. First Edition. This book is notable for a 47 page bibliographical review (by Nathan Haskell Dole) of the second decade of the Society's publications with 7 title page engravings bound in. Other articles include: THE LAY MORALS AND RELIGION OF [ROBERT LOUIS] STEVENSON by Henry H. Harper; THE POET AS A MAN OF ACTION; and THE POETRY OF WINIFRED VIRGINIA JACKSON [with several of her poems], both by William Stanley Braithwaite. Also includes lists of members; officers and council; reports of the council, treasurer, and secretary; constitution and bylaws; and a bibliography of the Society's publications. "Limited to 500 copies" and "Printed for Members Only" are so stated on a handsome engraving of the Society's emblem. Title page handsomely engraved by A. N. Macdonald. Printed at the Torch Press in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Top edge gilt. Bound in the original green cloth with white parchment spine and corners. Gilt-stamping is still bright and shiny. The slipcase and book are both covered in matching green cloth. Webber 29. First Edition, Limited 500 copies. Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Good slipcase. Illus. by MacDonald, A. N. (engraved title). 8vo. 193pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. MacDonald, A. N. (engraved title) (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the ambitious plan to overhaul the road network of Essex County, New Jersey, in the mid-19th century. It examines a time when the rapid growth of cities like Newark and Elizabeth led to a pressing need for improved infrastructure. The author, through the lens of the Essex Public Road Board's report, explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the county's expanding population. The text lays out a comprehensive system of proposed avenues, designed not only for utility but also for aesthetic appeal. The authors argue for the creation of wide, straight thoroughfares that would serve as the backbone for future growth, linking burgeoning urban centers and opening up new areas for development. The report highlights the importance of these improvements in boosting economic activity, facilitating travel, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The book provides a glimpse into the challenges of managing urban development in a rapidly changing America, and the crucial role that transportation infrastructure played in shaping the future of communities. By highlighting the importance of strategic planning and investment, the text offers valuable insights into the complexities of urbanization in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book has loose tipped in plate (Plate XXL) and mild rubbing to corners of cover. otherwise book is in very good condition with a bright cover, a strong binding, and clean pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Bound in publisher's red backed, linen boards. xvi, 68 p. : 11 plates (frontispiece map + 10 color illustrations); 38 cm. Hardcover. No dust jacket. One of 400 copies. Spine bumped with minor chipping to extremities. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Very Good double slipcase. First Edition, Limited 500 copies. Boston, Massachusetts: The Bibliophile Society, 1921. Fine condition in a Very Good green double slipcase. The outer slipcase is Very Good -- only very lightly soiled. It has a paper label printed in black on its spine. The inner slipcase is only Good as it has been tape reinforced in two places. No owner's name or bookplate. Sharp corners. No foxing. Square, tight, and unmarked. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY NUMBER (i.e. TWENTIETH YEAR BOOK) 1921, THE BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY. First Edition. This book is notable for a 47 page bibliographical review (by Nathan Haskell Dole) of the second decade of the Society's publications with 7 title page engravings bound in. Other articles include: THE LAY MORALS AND RELIGION OF [ROBERT LOUIS] STEVENSON by Henry H. Harper; THE POET AS A MAN OF ACTION; and THE POETRY OF WINIFRED VIRGINIA JACKSON [with several of her poems], both by William Stanley Braithwaite. Also includes lists of members; officers and council; reports of the council, treasurer, and secretary; constitution and bylaws; and a bibliography of the Society's publications. "Limited to 500 copies" and "Printed for Members Only" are so stated on a handsome engraving of the Society's emblem. Title page handsomely engraved by A. N. Macdonald. Printed at the Torch Press in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Top edge gilt. Bound in the original green cloth with white parchment spine and corners. Gilt-stamping is still bright and shiny. Complete with original double slipcase. The outer slipcase and book are both covered in matching green cloth. Webber 29. First Edition, Limited 500 copies. Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Good double slipcase. Illus. by MacDonald, A. N. (engraved title). 8vo. 193pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. MacDonald, A. N. (engraved title) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine condition. Near Very Good double slipcase. First Edition, Limited 500 copies. Boston, Massachusetts: The Bibliophile Society, 1921. Very Fine condition in a Near Very Good green double slipcase. The outer slipcase has a paper label printed in black on its spine. No owner's name or bookplate. Sharp corners. No foxing. Square, tight, and unmarked. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY NUMBER (i.e. TWENTIETH YEAR BOOK) 1921, THE BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY. First Edition. This book is notable for a 47 page bibliographical review (by Nathan Haskell Dole) of the second decade of the Society's publications with 7 title page engravings bound in. Other articles include: THE LAY MORALS AND RELIGION OF [ROBERT LOUIS] STEVENSON by Henry H. Harper; THE POET AS A MAN OF ACTION; and THE POETRY OF WINIFRED VIRGINIA JACKSON [with several of her poems], both by William Stanley Braithwaite. Also includes lists of members; officers and council; reports of the council, treasurer, and secretary; constitution and bylaws; and a bibliography of the Society's publications. "Limited to 500 copies" and "Printed for Members Only" are so stated on a handsome engraving of the Society's emblem. Title page handsomely engraved by A. N. Macdonald. Printed at the Torch Press in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Top edge gilt. Bound in the original green cloth with white parchment spine and corners. Gilt-stamping is still bright and shiny. Complete with original double slipcase. The outer slipcase and book are both covered in matching green cloth. Webber 29. First Edition, Limited 500 copies. Hardcover. Very Fine condition/Near Very Good double slipcase. Illus. by MacDonald, A. N. (engraved title). 8vo. 193pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. MacDonald, A. N. (engraved title) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Oversized red leather spine titled in gilt, tan cloth boards. Limited to 400 copies. Cloth lightly soiled, gutters darkened, bookplate, spine ends/edges rubbed. All plates present and clean. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; xvi, 68 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition - Limited Edition. 68 pgs. Frontis map. 10 colour plates. One of 400 copies printed at the Grabhorn Press. Leather backed beige cloth with light scuffs to spine ends and the slightest fading to cloth on the back. Endpapers dark toned along the joints front & back. (see photo) This oversized volume may require addition shipping charges.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 15" tall; xvi+68pp. No name or writing. CLEAN.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Limited edition of 400 copies. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. 68 pps. Red leather spine, over tan boards. Hard cover.

Hardcover. limited to 400 copies. Tan cloth with red leather, gilt-embossed spine. 68 pp. A beautiful production of this journal with large 10 reproductions of watercolors from the original--seven are California views, three are Hawaii. GB 568; BCC 91. Features ten vibrant full-page color illustrations plus a bw map of the eastern Pacific on the frontis highlight this volume, in addition many margins feature color illustrations of flags. Includes notes on persons and ships mentioned in the journal. Measures 10.4" x 15.2" VG+, quite clean. No dustjacket.…

Leather Binding. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Folio - between 12" - 15" Tall. Nice copy in the original red morocco over tan cloth, spine stamped in gilt (very slight wear). One of 400 copies printed by the Grabhorn Press.Color Illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Very Good jacket AND slipcase. First Edition, Limited 500 copies. Boston, Massachusetts: The Bibliophile Society, 1921. Fine condition in the original dust jacket that is Very Good but for some small tears and fraying at its extremities. The jacket has no fading or sun darkening because it has been housed since day 1 in the publisher's green double slipcase. Now protected by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve. The outer slipcase is Very Good -- only lightly soiled at the top edge. It has a paper label printed in black on its spine. The inner slipcase is also Very Good -- only a little rubbed. No owner's name or bookplate. No foxing. Square, tight, and unmarked. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY NUMBER (i.e. TWENTIETH YEAR BOOK) 1921, THE BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY. First Edition. Laid in is some scarce printed ephemera, i.e. a notice "To Members" concerning increased expenses to be borne by members of the Society. This book is notable for a 47 page bibliographical review (by Nathan Haskell Dole) of the second decade of the Society's publications with 7 title page engravings bound in. Other articles include: THE LAY MORALS AND RELIGION OF [ROBERT LOUIS] STEVENSON by Henry H. Harper; THE POET AS A MAN OF ACTION; and THE POETRY OF WINIFRED VIRGINIA JACKSON [with several of her poems], both by William Stanley Braithwaite. Also includes lists of members; officers and council; reports of the council, treasurer, and secretary; constitution and bylaws; and a bibliography of the Society's publications. "Limited to 500 copies" and "Printed for Members Only" are so stated on a handsome engraving of the Society's emblem. Title page handsomely engraved by A. N. Macdonald. Printed at the Torch Press in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Top edge gilt. Bound in the original green cloth with white parchment spine and corners. Gilt-stamping is still bright and shiny. Complete with original dust jacket and double slipcase. The outer slipcase and book are both covered in matching green cloth. Webber 29. First Edition, Limited 500 copies. Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Good jacket AND slipcase. Illus. by MacDonald, A. N. (engraved title). 8vo. 193pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. MacDonald, A. N. (engraved title) (illustrator).…

Leather Bound. xvi, 68p., immense hardbound, a 15x10 inch folio in openweave linen boards backed in lovely red-orange morocco gilt. Frontispiece reproduces Myers' map of the Pacific area, many color plates, marginal decorations, introduction, notes, appendix. The large rubricated prospectus is laid-in (folded and fine), very good first edition, one of 400 copies; the Bechtel family owns the original plates, and no fewer than four different Grabhorns worked over this production. Publication no. 91. The 1955 Christmas publication.…

Rilegato. Condition: ottimo. THE MANIFESTO OF FREE LOVE. A SOCIALIST WEDDING: THE WEDDING THAT SHOCKED AMERICA. A FINE AND UNIQUE MANUSCRIPT, CRAFTED IN THE FASHION OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT AND SPECIALLY BOUND BY ONE OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN FEMALE BOOKBINDERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY FOR HER FRIENDS: THE CHRISTIAN SOCIALIST ACTIVIST GEORGE HERRON, A MINISTER, AND HIS YOUNG SPOUSE CARRIE RAND, THE HEIRESS OF A BANKING FAMILY, WHO EMBRACED THE SOCIALIST CAUSE. 8vo (233 x 154 mm); bound in full burgundy morocco decorated with gilt flames embossed to boards in a double gilt frame; signed «H. G. H.», short for Helen Gowen Haskell; within the double gilt frame are the gilt letters «H» and «R», the initial of the spouses surnames, Herron and Rand, both embossed in gilt circles; five raised bands to spine; gilt flames and gilt letters «H» and «R» in gilt circles embossed to spine; double gilt frame with gilt flames to the head and the foot of both front and rear pastedown; all edges gilt; endpapers blank; leaves measuring 228 x 148 mm, pages: [156]; manuscript in black ink with initials for each section in red ink; page-frames in red ink; two drawings in the text. Original autograph document. Signed by most contributors (also referred to as "Social Democratic comrades") in red-ink boxes in the text. Original manuscript by the well-known Liverpudlian socialist Leonard Abbott, a follower of William Morris; published in pamphlet form in the prestigious «International Socialist Review» in July 1901 (pp. 14-20), it was met with public outcry and caused a scandal, as illustrated by Rose L. Martin in her detailed account of the circumstances in which the wedding came about in «Fabian Freeway. High Road to Socialism in the U.S.A. 1884-1966». At the turn of the 19th century, an event shook American society like a powerful earthquake. In the aftermath of the scandalous event, outburst of rage and indignation stirred the country, especially in the most conservative and traditionalist circles. The clergyman, educator, author, and Social Gospel advocate George D. Herron, a married father-of-four, left his lawfully wedded wife Mary out of love for another woman, Carrie A. Rand. The following unconventional union between Herron and Rand took place on May 25, 1901, in a New York apartment under the appellation of socialist wedding. Carrie Rand was the daughter of a lumber baron and banker and Caroline Rand, who donated profusely to Socialists and those who believed in their cause, whose inheritance would later fund and found the Rand School of Social Science in 1906. George D. Herron (1862-1925) was at one time a Christian Socialist minister, a founder of the Rand School of Social Science, a member of the Socialist Party, and the author of books and pamphlets on social and religious issues. Pastor William Franklin Lemmons greatly disapproved of the wedding, as he later wrote in his book «The Evils of Socialism». The binder Helen "Nellie" Gowen Haskell Noyes (1864-1940) was an esteemed American binder, whose lifelong work earned her the Guild of Bookworkers «Lifetime Achievement Award» in 1937. A manuscript book, bound by a great American woman binder, which deals with socialism, universal social and civil rights, as well as the feminist cause. This book symbolises the American fight against the establishment, traditional social and legal norms, and the rule of capitalism. It was the wedding gift that the inner circle of socialist, progressive and anarchist friends ("comrades") of George D. Herron and Carrie Rand Herron crafted on the occasion of their scandalous so-called "socialist wedding," which had to set the standard for the bright future of international socialism that they hoped was nigh. The couple fled the US and took refuge in Italy after their performance of a socialist wedding provoked a storm of criticism and violent personal attacks directed at them.…

San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1955. Folio, xviii, 68 pp. Black and white frontispiece map, 10 color plates. Original natural linen backed in red leather, backstrip lettered in gilt. Backstrip lightly rubbed, gutter of endpapers toned, very occasional foxing. Very good. § Limited to 400 copies printed by the Grabhorn Press and one of the "Fifty Books of the Year." The handsome color drawings depict scenes in California and Hawaii. Grabhorn Bibliography 578; Book Club of California 91.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1948 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 10 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 10 Volume L57 Cruess, W. V. (William Vere), 1886-1968,California Agricultural Experiment Station,Vaughn, Reese H. (Reese Haskell), 1908-.…

San Francisco: The Book Club of California, 1955. Folio, [i-v], vi-xviii, 68 pp. Black and white frontispiece map, 10 color plates. Original natural linen backed in red leather, backstrip lettered in gilt. Backstrip lightly rubbed, gutter of endpapers toned, original prospectus and order form laid in. Very good. § Limited to 400 copies printed by the Grabhorn Press and one of the "Fifty Books of the Year." The handsome color drawings depict scenes in California and Hawaii. Grabhorn Bibliography 578; Book Club of California 91.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1901 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 343 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 343 Volume 2 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - eng, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 343, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 343 343.…