Worcester: Press of Charles Hamilton, 1898. 8vo. later cloth. 111 pages. First edition. READ MORE about EARLY NEW ENGLAND CATECHISMS, A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ACCOUNT OF SOME CATECHISMS PUBLISHED BEFORE THE...
Price: $40.00 Order nr. 96141
In Recognition of His Scholarship and His Unselfish Devotion to the Interests of All Researchers in the Field of American Historical Literature and the Unveiling of his Portrait Painted for the Society by Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman on the Occasion of the One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Anniversary of the Fonding of the Society
New York: Printed for the Society, 1931. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 40 pages. In Recognition of His Scholarship and His Unselfish Devotion to the Interests of All Researchers in the Field of American Historical Literature and the Unveiling of his Portrait Painted for the Society by Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman on the Occasion of the One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Anniversary of the Fonding of the Society. Contains a collection of speeches in honor of Wilberforce..... READ MORE about PROCEEDINGS AND ADDRESSES AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S GOLD MEDAL TO...
Price: $40.00 Order nr. 97514
Chicago: American Library Association, 1937. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 62, 2 pages. A guide to some of the most important books available. Lists biographies, classics and drama. Jacket chipped with pieces missing. Small ink stamp in corner of free endpaper. READ MORE about BOOKS THAT HAVE SHAPED THE WORLD
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 96949
Lawrence: The Regents Press of Kansas, (1982). 8vo. cloth. (iv), xii, 240 pages. This bibliography contains over 1,000 annotated entries and multiple indexes. The exterior of this copy shows minor soiling and minimal wear. READ MORE about A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF GENERAL HISTORIES OF ECONOMICS, 1692-1975
Price: $8.00 Order nr. 90706
New York: Haworth Press, 1985. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. x, 157 pages. Anthology of contributions in the "Technical Services Quarterly", Volume 3, Numbers 1/2, Fall 1985/Winter 1985-86. READ MORE about LIBRARIES IN THE '80S: PAPERS IN HONOR OF THE LATE NEAL L. EDGAR
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 102119
Reviewed and Presented by the Educational Finance Inquiry Commission Under the Auspices of the American Council on Education, Washington, D.C.
New York: The MacMillian Company, 1924. 8vo. cloth. vi, 257+(1) pages. Reviewed and Presented by the Educational Finance Inquiry Commission Under the Auspices of the American Council on Education, Washington, D.C. An index of works related to financing education on federal, state, and local levels. Former library book as indicated by the bookplate on front pastedown from the library of Johns Hopkins University. Includes dated stamp on copyright page indicating this was a gift from..... READ MORE about BIBLIOGRAPHY ON EDUCATIONAL FINANCE
Price: $45.00 Order nr. 97507
Totowa: Rowman and Littlefield, 1971. small 8vo. cloth. (xiv), 306 pages. Number 7 in The Besterman World Bibliographies series. The areas of vocational education, psychology and physical training are among the individual topics covered. Broken down by general bibliographies, periodicals, teaching of specific subjects and countries as well as other subjects, the entries are in chronological order, with the number of entries cited. READ MORE about EDUCATION, A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Price: $5.00 Order nr. 62073
Washington: National Institute of Education, 1976. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. xi, 65 pages. With a preface by Robert Beare. READ MORE about FIFTEENTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY RARE BOOKS ON EDUCATION A CATALOGUE OF THE TITLES HELD BY THE...
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London: The Library Association, 1963. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 240 pages. First edition. Near fine. Edwards was the very controversial founder of the British Public Library system. READ MORE about EDWARD EDWARDS, 1812-1886, PORTRAIT OF A LIBRARIAN
Price: $25.00 Order nr. 9772
Ann Arbor: The William L. Clements Library, 1940. small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 22 pages. Foreword by Randolph G. Adams. A paper read at the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan. Presentation on title page "To George A. Main, Jr., Otto Eisenschiml, Dec. 1947." Staples used in binding have discolored paper along gutter. READ MORE about REVIEWERS REVIEWED, A CHALLENGE TO HISTORICAL CRITICS
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 96260
Promoting America from Columbus to Today
Dallas: Southern Methodist University, 1992. 4to. Stiff paper wrappers. 72+(1) pages. Promoting America from Columbus to Today. 91 items well-described in this exhibition catalogue. Contains 26 color and black-and-white interspersed throughout. Errata slip in front of colophon. Minor shelfwear and creases near spine ends. READ MORE about THE LITERATURE OF BEGUILEMENT
Price: $5.00 Order nr. 97211
St. Thomas, Ontario: n.p., 1977. 4to. fabric tape spine, stiff paper wrappers. (ii), 74 pages. "The first part consists of reprints of articles about the history of the Community of Sparta, Ontario, which is located in Elgin County. The second part is a reprint of the monthly reports from the Library Board to County Concil for 1975. Also, included is the Financial Statement for 1975." (from the contents page). Minor wear, corners bumped and small..... READ MORE about ELGIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT, 1975-1976
Price: $17.50 Order nr. 100730
London: Elkin Matthews Ltd., 1937. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 77 pages. An advanced overseas copy of Catalogue 70 of Love and Friendship Association Books. Covers soiled, tears and paper loss at extremities and spine, covers mostly detached from spine and text block. READ MORE about CATALOGUE 70, ADVANCED COPY FOR OVERSEAS, LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION BOOKS
Price: $15.00 Order nr. 102930
Camden: The Haddon Craftsmen, 1940. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (viii) pages followed by 18 leaves printed on one side only. Devoted to the famous men of printing including Gutenberg, Estienne, Plantin, Rogers and Will Bradley. Ink inscription on front cover. READ MORE about FIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF PRINTING FROM TYPE A SERIES OF NOTES ON PRINTING HISTORY, FROM JOHANN...
Price: $15.00 Order nr. 2608
Columbia, SC: n.p., 1952. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. vi, 129 pages. Catalogue from the Special Collections in the McKissick Memorial Library at the University of South Carolina. Contains 717 entries and an index. Covers soiled and faded near extremities, top corner creased. Pages slightly soiled. With the signature of a previous owner at the top of the title page in ink. READ MORE about RARE BOOKS IN THE MCKISSICK LIBRARY
Price: $18.00 Order nr. 102220
New York: The Macmillan Co., 1946. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. xiv, 316 pages. First edition. A look at censorship and freedom of speech. Includes a partial bibliography of the writings of Ernst. Jacket rubbed and chipped. READ MORE about THE FIRST FREEDOM
Price: $17.50 Order nr. 2625
Cambridge: University Press, 1929. small 8vo. cloth, paper spine label. vii, 131 pages. Reprint, with corrections, of the 1928 first edition. The Sandars Lectures for 1926. A discussion of the various reference tools concerning English literature including those of historic interest. Spine rubbed and small spot on front cover. Ink ownership inscription on free endpaper. READ MORE about SOURCES OF ENGLISH LITERATURE, A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS
Price: $15.00 Order nr. 96261
London: Society for Theatre Research, 1970. small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 182 pages. These records are from the second oldest provincial theater in England. Includes some plates of illustrations. Name in ink on half-title. READ MORE about THE COMMITTEE BOOKS OF THE THEATRE ROYAL NORWICH, 1768-1825
Price: $13.00 Order nr. 107362
New York: Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1963. tall 8vo. paper wrappers. 411 items. Excellent catalogue of literature. READ MORE about BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, DRAWINGS ASSEMBLED BY THE LATE ROBERT P. ESTY
Price: $8.00 Order nr. 6811
N.P. n.p., 1937. 4to. stapled stiff paper wrappers. 5 pages. Third issue. Reproduced from typescript. READ MORE about THE AMERICAN IMPRINTS INVENTORY, A PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF PLAN
Price: $15.00 Order nr. 96096
Ann Arbor: Clements Library, 1953. 8vo. Cloth. ix, (i), 548 pages. 304 items well-indexed in this useful book. Some soiling on covers, bumping on corners, and wear on edges. READ MORE about GUIDE TO THE MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS IN THE WILLIAM L. CLEMENTS LIBRARY
Price: $18.00 Order nr. 97067
London: W. and G. Foyle Ltd., (1929). 8vo. cloth. xiv, 83 pages. First edition, limited to 750 numbered copies. (Webber p.68). Discussion of first editions of specific titles by Barrie, Bennett, Beerbohm, Chesterton, Conrad, and many others. Ink inscription on free endpaper. READ MORE about MODERN FIRST EDITIONS: POINTS AND VALUES
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 42560
Ann Arbor: University Microfilms, 1971. 8vo. cloth. viii. 89+(1) pages. Inscribed with author's signature on free front endpaper. Top edge spotted. READ MORE about THE PERIODICAL CONTEXT OF ENGLISH LITERATURE 1708-1907
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 98840
Remarks by Clifton Fadiman, In Acceptance of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
New York: National Book Awards Ceremony, 1993. 16mo. stiff paper wrappers. viii, 16+(1) pages. Remarks by Clifton Fadiman, In Acceptance of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. With an introduction and a note on the type. Printed in Monotype Dante, a type created by Giovanni Mardersteig. Preceding Fadiman's remarks is the speech of the "Presentation of National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to Clifton Fadiman" by..... READ MORE about " TO THE CURIOUS, INTELLIGENT READER"
Price: $17.50 Order nr. 101328
Minneapolis: American Art Association, 1938. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. viii, 79+(3) pages. A catalogue of items to be sold by auction on Wednesday, October Nineteenth at 2pm. Sale 4406. Creasing on top edge of second half of text (pp. 39 through back wrapper). Tear with paper loss on "Conditions of Sale" page (third leaf), no missing text. Light shelf wear. READ MORE about THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE JAMES WILSON FALCONER
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 98883
