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The Citizen of the World: or, Letters from a Chinese Philosopher, residing in London, to his...
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The Citizen of the World: or, Letters from a Chinese Philosopher, residing in London, to his Friends in the East

by Goldsmith, Oliver

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Albany: Re-printed by Barber and Southwick, for Thomas Spencer, book-seller, 1794. Hardcover. Very Good -. 458, vii, [1] p.; 17 cm. Contemporary calf with six spine compartments between gilt-rolled bands; red leather label in second compartment with gilt-tooled title. First American edition. Early American Imprints, 1st ser. (Evans), 27057. Attributed to Oliver Goldsmith in the Dictionary of National Biography. Former owner's name at head of title page: "Francis Blakes." Faint circular stamp on title page. Another former owner's name at head of first page of Preface: J.B. Caldwell. In Very Good- Condition: slightly rubbed; lacking upper corner of front free endpaper and title page, without loss of text; light soiling, foxing, and browning; solid.
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Vie Privee du Marechal de Richelieu:  Contenant ses Amours et Intrigues  (In Three Volumes)
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Vie Privee du Marechal de Richelieu: Contenant ses Amours et Intrigues (In Three Volumes)

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Paris: A. Maestricht and J. P. Roux & Compagnie. Very Good with no dust jacket; Boards rubbed, light foxing and toning to . text block.. 1791. Hardcover. An 18th century biography of the French aristocrat born in the 17th century, rebound in a 19th century binding. Text in French. Uniformly rebound in three-quarter dark green cloth with black and white marbled sides. Black leather spine labels with titles stamped in gilt and floral flourish stamped in gilt in center spines. xvi, 316 pp; 342 pp; 314 pp. Silk ribbon markers. A set as dashingly handsome as its subject, Louis-Francois-Armand du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu (1696-1788) , who was (often) a member of King Louis XV’s court, a soldier, diplomat, and celebrated womanizer. It is thought that the notorious character of Valmont in the 1782 classic novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses is based on Richelieu. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending An Account of his Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological order; A Series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many Eminent Persons: And Various Original Pieces of his Composition, Never Before Published, The Whole Ex

by James Boswell

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1791. 1st Edition, Limited Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Complete in 2 volumes. Illustrated with frontispiece portrait of Johnson by J. Heath after Sir Joshua Reynolds, and 2 additional engraved plates. All 3 plates with imprints dated April 10, 1791. Frontispiece with the original tissue-guard intact. 4to. Bound in contemporary (circa 1800) speckled calf with gilt armorial supralibros on all 4 covers, spines with raised bands; red morocco gilt-lettered labels; small black morocco circular volume-number labels. Printed by Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly, London, 1791. First Edition. Limited to 1750 copies. Printed on light blue paper. Vol. I has the correct give reading on page 135, line 10, generally considered the second state (although, as Pottle notes, booksellers have given this rather uninteresting point more attention than it deserves.) The copies printed on light blue paper were presumably reserved for members of the nobility: When Boswell published his The Life of Samuel Johnson, the King… Read More
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A new history of the Holy Bible : from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of...
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1752 Thomas Stackhouse History of the Holy Bible Illustrated Maps ENORMOUS SETRare history of the Bible – HUGE set with impressive maps!Thomas Stackhouse was an 18th-century English theologian known primarily for his work 'New History of the Holy Bible'. This work was an important ecclesiastical history incorporating descriptions of the early church, Biblical passages, difficult text commentary, and impressive illustrations throughout. This 1752 edition is an enormous two-volume set with over 100 illustrations, maps, and engravings.Item number: #5152 Price: $950STACKHOUSE, ThomasA new history of the Holy Bible : from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of Christianity : with answers to most of the controverted questions, disertations upon the most remarkable passages, and a connection of profane history all along : to which are added, notes, explaining dificult texts, rectifying mis-translations, and reconciling seeming contradictionsLondon : printed for John Hinton, 1752-53. Details:… Read More
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和漢音釋書言字考節用集 / Wakan onshaku shogenjikō setsuyōshū.
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和漢音釋書言字考節用集 / Wakan onshaku shogenjikō setsuyōshū.

by Unknown

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1766 Japanese Chinese Dictionary Wakan Onshake Shogenjiko Setsuyoshu JAPAN
A rare, 18th century woodblock print dictionary bound in the "fukurotoji (variously translated as "bound-pocket," or "pouch" binding)" style (Keio). Setsuyoshu was a true Japanese language dictionary and entered vocabulary current during its prime in the muromachi period. Each entry gives the kanji (Chinese characters), Japanese pronunciation in katakana on the right, and occasionally adds etymologies and comments on the bottom.

This rare, 1766 dictionary is an early inui (乾) edition which are usually printed in movable type and have more entries and corrections and is comprised of 10 volumes!

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和漢音釋書言字考節用集 /
Wakan onshaku shogenjikō setsuyōshū.
Japan: Meiwa 3 [1766]

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A New and Literal Translation of Juvenal and Persius with Copius Explanatory Notes (in Two Volumes)
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A New and Literal Translation of Juvenal and Persius with Copius Explanatory Notes (in Two Volumes)

by Decimus Junius Juvenal and Aulus Persius Flaccus (translated by the Rev. M. Madan

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London: Printed for the Editor at Mr. Lewis's , 1789. Two volumes bound in contemporary mottled calf, red leather labels with gilt lettering, back with gilt rules, edges of covers gilt. x, 443, (4), 471, (4), Index. Very Good Plus, spines sunned, small corner rubs, light toning throughout, small loss of leather top edge at spine Vol. II.. A handsome set, well-bound and clean. SCARCE- Worldcat shows only one university holding, in the U.K. . First Edition. Mottled Calf . Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Methode pour apprendre facilment la geographie, dediée a monseigneur le duc du Maine
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Methode pour apprendre facilment la geographie, dediée a monseigneur le duc du Maine

by ROBBE, Jacques

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1721 Jacques Robbe Geography Nicolas de Fer MAPS Atlas China France Persia 2v

Jacques Robbe was a 17th-century French geographer who was notable for his impressive collection of maps. Published under the title 'Method for Easily Learning Geography', this atlas contains 16 highly popular, detailed maps. This two-volume edition was published in 1721 with the maps of Nicolas de Fer. Some of the maps included:
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France
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German empire
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The Netherlands
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Poland
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Scandinavia
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Denmark
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British Isles
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Spain and Portugal
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Italy
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Greece and Turkey
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Tartary
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Middle East and Holy Land
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Persia
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India and Mughal Empire
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China
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Africa

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ROBBE, Jacques
Methode pour apprendre facilment la geographie, dediée a monseigneur le duc du Maine
A Paris : Chez Michel-Estienne David, quay des Augustins, à la Providence. & Christophe David, rue S. Jacques,… Read More
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The Spiritual Quixote, or The Summer's Ramble of Mr. Geoffry Wildgoose
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The Spiritual Quixote, or The Summer's Ramble of Mr. Geoffry Wildgoose

by Graves, Richard

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A Comic Romance. To which is prefixed The Life of the Author. xiv+578 pp. 12,8x7 cm. London, 1808.
--- Half leather. Covers are detached. Text in english. Engraved frontispiece. Pages bright and clean. Unmarked. No foxing.
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L’Office de la Semaine Sainte…
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L’Office de la Semaine Sainte…

by Catholic Church

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1723 FANFARE BINDING Holy Week Breviary Missal Catholic Church Illustrated ART

A rare Catholic breviary, "Office for Holy Week", filled with liturgical prayers, scripture passages for confessions and communion, and devotionals on the mysteries of the Catholic Church and faith. This fine 1723 edition features impressive full-page engravings, charming vignettes, and a beautiful gold-embossed binding.
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L'Office de la Semaine Sainte…
A Paris: Jacques Collombat, 1723.

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Language: French
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Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (21.5cm x 14cm)
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A Child's Garden Of Verses
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A Child's Garden Of Verses

by Jessie Willcox Smith

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Used. Stevenson, Robert Louis: A Child's Garden of Verses, illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith. 1905, Charles Scribner's Sons impression BB2C-1.58[H] Used. VG/Good price-clipped original purple dust jacket. RARE THUS. a gift presentation copy. Has a purple cloth ribbon laid in. This ribbon may be original to the edition, but I don't have that information. Condition: Other than a gift label pasted to front free endpaper and the ribbon, this item appears to be in near fine, unread condition. The purple dust jacket shows wear. Yellow topstain. Please see our photos.CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATED CLASSIC SERIES.
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A survey of the city of Worcester, containing the ecclesiastical and civil government thereof, as...
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Worcester: Worcester: printed by J. Butler for S. Gamidge, at Prior's Head, 1764. 1st Edition . Half leather. Very Good. First edition; octavo; [4],vii,[1],252pp, with full complement of 16 plates, and list of subscribers on p.[iv]-vii. Recent period-style half calf over marbled boards with five raised spine bands between glt single fillets and gilt-lettered red morocco title label in second compartment, plate of King Edgar's Tower laid down on matching paper preserving decent margins around printed image,very occasional unobtrusive spots and stains, otherwise a very clean complete copy in attractive period binding of this early Worcester imprint and first dedicated account of the city as it stood in the eighteenth century. ESTC T146687.
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The universal traveller: or, A compleat description of the several nations of the world
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The universal traveller: or, A compleat description of the several nations of the world

by SALMON, Thomas

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1755 CHINA Travel Guide Illustrated Atlas Japan Tombs Philippines ASIA Salmon

Thomas Salmon was an English historian known for his extensive reviews, reports, and guides to European travel. He was thorough in his descriptions on various countries, particularly England and Italy. In his 'Universal Traveler', an enormous collection of travel guides, Salmon provides a report on the current situation within the country, designed for those visiting the country, as well as historical context for the illustrations.
This volume focuses on the history of China, descriptions of Japan and the Philippines, as well as other South Asian islands. Like many Salmon tomes, this example includes impressive full-page engravings of Asian worship practices, costumes, music, architecture, and even maps.

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SALMON, Thomas
The universal traveller: or, A compleat description of the several nations of the world
London: Printed for Richard Baldwin ..., 1755.

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THE WORKS OF LAURENCE STERN [Five Volumes]
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THE WORKS OF LAURENCE STERN [Five Volumes]

by Sterne, Laurence

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London: [s.n.], 1769. Hardcover. Octavos, 5 volumes. In Very Good condition. Bound in contemporary calf, rebacked with paneled spines and two labels with gilt. Some wear and rubbing to binding. Name in ink to front free endpaper of volumes 2-4 (volume 5 lacking front free endpaper). Signs of removed bookplate from front pastedown of volume 1. Library pencil numbers to versos of half-titles and rectos of title pages. Volume 5 R1-5 with scraps of paper attached via adhesive to top edge of rectos. Shelved above Science. Volumes 1 and 2 are a reissue of "The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy, .. The third edition..." Volumes 3 and 4, of "The sermons of Mr. Yorick..." and volume 5, of "A sentimental journey ..", "Yorick's sentimental journey continued ... By Engenius, i.e. John Hall Stevenson," and "A political romance...". Volumes 2-5 are numbered 2-5 on their half-titles, but the titlepages bear the volume numbers of the original editions, i.e. V, I, II, and I respectively. This edition was… Read More
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Poems by William Cowper, Of the Inner Temple, Esq.
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Poems by William Cowper, Of the Inner Temple, Esq.

by William Cowper

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London: J. Johnson, 1782. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A first edition of William Cowper's Poems bound in a modern quarter binding with marbelled boards and new endpapers. Collated complete and conforms to Russell 68 with cancels. Occasional foxing with a lightly toned title page and fore-edges of text block. Newton's Preface, which is found in some copies, is not present in this copy. A first edition of William Cowper's Poems.
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Das gesamte Augspurgische evangelische Ministerium in Bildern und Schrifften, von den erstern...
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Das gesamte Augspurgische evangelische Ministerium in Bildern und Schrifften, von den erstern Wahren der Reformation Lutheri

by REIN, Joseph Friedrich

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1749 1ed Protestant Reformation Preachers 200 Portraits Augsburg Churches Luther

"Das Gesamte augspurgische evangelische Ministerium" is an impressive and stunning 18th-century illustrated history of the entire Protestant Reformation through 1748. Collected and edited by Joseph Rein, this book contains biographies hundreds of the most important and influential figures such as:
• Johannes Oecolampadius
• Urgan Rieger
• Stephan Agricola
• Wolfgang Musculus
• And hundreds more!
In addition to portraits of Protestant preachers, the final section of this book is concerned with the actual Protestant churches in Augusburg in the 16th -18th-century with fine illustrations of the buildings themselves.

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REIN, Joseph Friedrich

Das gesamte Augspurgische evangelische Ministerium in Bildern und Schrifften, von den erstern Wahren der Reformation Lutheri

Wittib, [Augsburg]: gedruckt bey Samuel Finckens, [1749].

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