Barber, John W. (and others.) State Historical Collections. An unusual collection comprising Massachusetts, Connecticut, New England, New York and New Jersey; Ohio and Virginia by Howe; Pennsylvania by Day, and the European Collections which includes England, Holland, Scotland, France, etc. Profusely illustrated with maps and hundreds of woodcuts of historic buildings, views, etc. 9 vols., 8vo, new half sprinkled calf. 1839, etc. $45.00 A perfect mine of fact, tradition, biographical and other anecdotes of the early settlement of each respective State. The importance of the above series can hardly be overestimated. Many of the facts were orally collected by the authors at a period and from survivors that have since passed into oblivion. 29 Bigelow, Jacob. American Medical Botany, being a Collection of the Nature Medicinal Plants of the United States with Botanical History and Chemical Analysis. 60 colored plates. 3 vols., 8vo, new half green morocco, gilt tops. Boston, 1817-20. $20.00 Scarce. Plates and text a little foxed. 30 Binding. American Bookbindings in the Library of Henry William Poor. Described by Henri Pene du Bois. Illustrated with beautiful plates executed in colors and stamped in gold leaf by Edward Bierstadt. 8vo, cloth, uncut. Printed at the Marion Press, 1903. $15.00 This beautiful volume was limited to 238 copies printed for Mr. Poor. The plates are probably the most beautiful and accurate reproductions of bindings ever made, each having been stamped in gold leaf from brass dies. 31 Birch, William. Délices de la Grande Bretagne. Thirty-six Views of Great Britain from paintings and drawings by Reynolds, Gainsborough, Wilson, Opie, etc. Engraved by Wm. Birch. Oblong, small 4to, original boards. (London) 1812. $4.50 William Birch came to America and engraved the well known views of Philadelphia. 32 Bonaparte. The Life and Letters of Madame Bonaparte. (Elizabeth Patterson.) By Eugene L. Didier. 12mo, cloth, pp. 276. N. Y., 1879. $1.00 33 Bradford, Alden. History of the Federal Government, 1789-1839. 8vo, cloth, pp. 480. Boston, 1840. $2.00 -34 Bradford Club. The Croakers, by Joseph Rodman Drake and FitzGreene Halleck. First complete edition, with notes. Fine engraved portraits of both authors. Royal 8vo, cloth, uncut, pp. 191. New York, 1860. $6.00 Only 150 copies printed for private circulation by special subscription. 35 Brayton, Patience. Short Account of the Life and Religious Labours of Patience Brayton, late of Swansey, Mass. 12mo, sewn, uncut, Pp. 144. London, 1802. $5.00 Travels through the Middle and Southern States. A scarce Quaker item. 36 Bridge, James H. The Inside History of the Carnegie Steel Company. Illustrated. 8vo, half morocco, gilt, pp. 369. New York, 1903. $2.50 37 Brinley Catalogue of Americana. Catalogue of the American Library of the late George Brinley, of Hartford, Conn. Complete with printed prices to each part. 9.501 lots. With valuable bibliographical notes, collations, etc., by the late J. Hammond Trumbull. 5 vols., 8vo, original paper, covers uncut. Hartford, 1878$10.00 Invaluable to the collector. The choicest collection of Americana ever dispersed at auction. Part one is the unabridged reprint. Bramwich, Mr. The American Traveller, being a New Historical Collection carefully compiled from Memoirs in several Languages and the most authentic Voyages and Travels, containing a compleat Account of the part of the World now called the West Indies . . . with Account of Admiral Vernon's taking Porto Bello, etc. Five copper-plates, including portraits of Drake and Cortez. 12mo, old leather, pp. 398. London, $10.00 1743. Apparently a collection of the numbers of the previous edition of 1741 (the last signature having "No. XVIII" printed in the corner), with a new title-page giving "Mr. Bramwich as the author. It was evidently intended as a complete history of American discovery, but ended with the 18th number, the Voyage of Grijalva in 1518 and discovery of Mexico. At the end in this edition is appended in smaller type the account of Admiral Vernon's victory. 38 Brissot de Warville, J. B. The Commerce of America with Europe comparatively stated and explained, and showing the Importance of the American Revolution to the interests of France. Portrait by Scoles. 12mo, half roan, Pp. 263. New York, Swords, 1795. A very scarce edition. Beman. $6.50 Fifty 39 Brockway, Years in Journalism. Embracing Recollections and Personal Experiences; with an autobiography. Portrait. 8vo, cloth, pp. 426+67. Wa$2.00 tertown, 1891. 40 Bromwell, William J. History of Immigration to the United States, Exhibiting the Number, Sex, Age, Occupation and Country of Birth, etc. 8vo, cloth, pp. 225. New York, 1856. $2.50 41 Brooke, Henry K. Tragedies on the Land containing an authentic account of the most Awful Murders that have been committed in this Country, with a report of the Trial, Judge's Charge and the Confession and Execution of the Criminals, from the year 1823 to 1840 inclusive. Woodcuts. 16mo, cloth. Poor copy and lacks a leaf. Philadelphia, n. d. (1841). $2.00 Very scarce. Most of similar American collection of crimes are composed of European cases with a few American. This is Easily first in authority upon its subject. Capt. Bullock was the naval representative of the Confederacy in Europe and its authoritative agent in building and fitting out the Alabama and other cruisers. Whilst a devoted Confederate officer, his historical purpose is candidly sincere, his store of original knowledge is unequalled, and he has intelligently used collateral sources of information, diplomatic and other. 44 [Burke, Edmund.] An Account of the European Settlements in America. Two maps. 2 vols., 8vo, original calf. London, 1857. $5.00 Fine copy of the First Edition in the original binding. Contains an account of the manners and customs of the Indians and of the early Spanish, French and Dutch settlements. L 3ryant, Wm. Cullen. The Bryant Festival at The Century (on his 70th Birthday). 4to, half crimson levant morocco, gilt. New York, 1865. $25.00 A remarkable tribute, containing original poems by Lowell, Holmes, Tuckerman, Stoddard, Willis, Bayard Taylor, Halleck, etc., and contributions from Longfellow, Bancroft, Emerson, Dana and a host of lesser literary lights. Extra illustrated with nearly 100 portraits, photographs, autographs, etc., including endorsed checks from Ticknor and Fields to Bryant, Bayard Taylor, Holmes and Lowell. The whole forming a unique collection of literary men and women of the period. 45 Burr. The Private Journal of Aaron Burr during his residence of four years in Europe, with Selections. from his Correspondence. Edited by Edited by Matthew L. Davis. Portrait. 2 vols., 8vo, cloth. New York, 1856. $4.50 46 Burr, Aaron. The Trial of Col. Aaron Burr on an Indictment for Treason. Taken in short-hand by T. Carpenter. 3 vols., 8vo, original sheep. Washington City, 1807-8. $22.50 Very scarce. The best edition of the Trial. 47 Burr. Cheetham, James. Nine Letters on the Subject of Aaron Burr's Political Defection with an Appendix. 8vo, unbound, pp. 139. New York, 1803. $5.00 48 Butler, Frances Anne. Fanny - Kemble. Journal. 2 vols., 12mo, original cloth (water-stained). Phila., 1835. བ $1.50 First Edition. Fanny Kemble's journal of her visit to the United States. 50 Cabot, George. Life and Letters of, by Henry Cabot Lodge. 8vo, cloth, pp. 617. Boston, 1878. $2.00 American political history, 1751 to 1823. 51 Calhoun. Life of John C. Cal houn. Presenting a Condensed His- 53 Carroll, A. E. Review of Pierce's Administration, showing his only popular measures originated with Millard Fillmore. 12mo, wrappers, pp. 137. Boston, 1856. $2.00 54 Cary, M. Autobiographical Sketches containing a View of the Rise and Progress of the American System Vol. I (all published.) 12mo, leather, uncut, pp. 156. Phila. (1829). $2.50 55 Celebrated Trials and Remarkable Cases of Criminal Jurisprudence (Capt. Kidd, Capt. Gow, for Piracy, Salem Witches, Witchcraft in Scotland, Admiral Byng, etc.), by a Member of the Philadelphia Bar. 8vo, cloth, pp. 596. Phila., 1847. $2.50 56 Champlain. Hill, Henry W. The Champlain Tercentenary. Report of the New York Lake Champlain Tercentenary Commission. Illustrated. 4to, cloth, pp. 534. bany, 1911. Al $2.00 Canals. Morris, Robert. Historical Account of the Rise, Progress and Present State of Canal Navigation in Pennsylvania. Large folding map showing Roads, Portages, etc., by Trenchard. 4to, modern boards, uncut, pp. 80. Phila., 1795. $20.00 Very fine copy of this scarce book relating to the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Co. and Delaware and Schuylkill Co. The map is by Reading Howell and shows all the roads and inland waterways of Pennsylvania. The original wrappers have been preserved, with autograph inscription to Benjamin Say (from Robert Morris?). Cassin, John. Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America. Intended to contain descriptions and figures of all North American Birds not given by former American Authors and a general synopsis of North American Ornithology. 50 fine colored plates after the style of Audubon. Royal 8vo, half morocco, gilt, gilt top, pp. 298. Phila., 1856. $35.00 A beautiful copy of a very rare work. A Supplement to Audubon's Birds. Cassin, John. Mammalogy and Ornithology of the U. S. Exploring Expedition. With folio atlas of 53 beautiful colored plates of Birds and Animals. 2 vols. Phila., 1858. $45.00 One of the most important works on the Birds and Animals of the Pacific coast and islands. 57 Chancellor, Wm. E.. and Hewes, F. W. The United States, a History of Three Centuries. Parts I and 2 (all published), 1607-1774. 250 authentic illustrations. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. New York, 1904. $2.50 One of the best popular works on the early history down to the beginning of the American Revolution. 58 Chandler, Peleg W. American Criminal Trials. Portraits of Andre and Stoughton. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth, uncut. Boston, 1841-44. $8.50 Complete sets are scarce. Includes an account of the New York Negro Plot, Boston Massacre, Trials of Zenger, Leisler, Major Andre, Joshua Hett Smith, etc. 59 Chapin, Clara C. Thumb Nail Sketches of White Ribbon Women. Portraits. 8vo, cloth, PP. 190. Chicago, 1895. $1.00 60 Charnock, John. Biographia Navalis or Impartial Memoirs of the Lives and Characters of Officers of the Navy of Great Britain from 1660. Portraits by Bartolozzi. 4 vols. 8vo, calf. London, 1794. $10.00 61 Cist, Lewis J. in Ink. 4 parts bound in 2 vols., 8vo, half morocco. New York, 1886-7. $5.00 One of the most valuable collections ever sold nearly 12,000 lots. 62 Clark, McDonald. Poems of. (Relating to New York City, New London, etc.) 12mo, paper, pp. 288. New York, 1836. $1.50 A rare variation; being the 1836 edition with brown paper wrappers dated 1844, and with the imprint of Van Amringe and Bixby. Clark, the "Mad Poet" was one of the lions of the day. The above volume of poems is his most notable production. 63 Clay. Life and Public Services of Henry Clay. By Epes Sargent. Portrait. 8vo, paper, pp. 80. New York, 1844. $1.00 64 Clinton, De Witt. Memoir, with an Appendix containing numerous Documents illustrative of the Principal Events of his Life. By David Hosack. David Hosack. Portrait by Durand. 4to, half morocco, gilt top, uncut, pp. 530 (binding rubbed). New York, 1829. $7.50 Extra illustrated with 23 portraits including Franklin,_Washington,_Lafayette, Jefferson, Robert Fulton, T. A. Emmet, etc. Catalogue of his Collection of Autographs. Priced Catesby, Mark. Hortus Britanno-Americanus, or a Curious Collection of Trees and Shrubs of the British Colonies in North America adapted to the Soil and Climate of England, with Directions how they may be Collected, Packed, etc. Colored plates of 63 varieties. 4to, full smooth morocco gilt (binding worn). London, 1763. $20.00 The earliest form of title which was cancelled. A rare colonial work on trees by the author of Natural History of the Carolinas. Chastellux, Marquis. Travels in North America, 1780-1782. Major General in the French Army, serving under Rochambeau. Maps and plates. 2 vols., 8vo, half red morocco, gilt tops, by Stikeman. London, 1787. $17.50 A fine set of a work that has become quite scarce. It gives the most graphic account of the private life of the American Revolution. Nothing escaped the eager eye and minute attention of this lively traveler. Cluny, Alexander. The American Traveller; or, Observations on the Present State, Culture and Commerce of the British Colonies in America; with an Account of the Exports, Imports and Returns of each Colony respectively, and of the Numbers of British Ships and Seamen, Merchants, Traders and Manufacturers employed; together with the amount of the Revenue arising to Great Britain therefrom. In a Series of Letters, written originally to the Right Honourable the Earl of ********. By an Old and Experienced Trader. 12mo, half calf, uncut, pp. 89. n. p., 1770. $20.00 This edition, which was probably printed in Ireland, is very scarce. 'The author was the first to give accurate intelligence of Hudson's Bay, and to institute an inquiry about a more successful commerce with the Americans. The book is said to have been published under the auspices of Lord Chatham, and both the English and the Americans, at that crisis, were so eager to possess it, that it was bought and read by one party with the same avidity that it was bought and destroyed by the other." Presentation copy; only 100 copies printed at the Chiswick Press on handmade paper. "At your request I send herewith all the facts and documents known in regard to the dealings of Christopher Columbus with the famous Genoese Bank of St. George, and incidentally, what I have been able to ascertain concerning his alleged autograph letter addressed to that institution, and dated Sevilla, April 2d, 1502, which, you tell me, is, or was, for sale in New York at the price of $2,000." 70 Columbus, Ferdinand. Sa Vie, Ser Oeuvres, Essai Critique (by Henry Harrise). Royal 8vo, paper, uncut, pp. 231. Paris, 1872. $12.50 Edition limited to 225 copies. 71 Columbus. Goodrich, Aaron. A History of the Character and Achievements of the so-called Christopher Columbus. Numerous Illustrations. 8vo, cloth, pp. 403. New York, 1874. $2.00 |