Abbe Raynal / Justamond, J.O. (Translator).

A Philosophical and Political History of the Settlements and Trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies. Revised, Augmented, and Published in ten volumes by the Abbe Raynal. Newly translated from the French, By J.O. Justamond, F.R.S. with a new Set of Maps, Elegant Engravings Adapted to the Work, and a Copious Index. In Six Volumes.

Dublin, Printed for John Exshaw, Grafton Street and Luke White, Dame Street, 1784. 21 x 12.5 cm. Vol.1: (10), 536 pages / Vol.2: (6), 564 pages / Vol.3: (8), 572 pages / Vol.4: (6), 543 pages / Vol.5: (6), 469 pages / Vol.6: (4), 573 pages plus 84 pages Index. For Illustrations, see comments below. Uniform contemporary full calf. Good condition only. Bindings severely rubbed and bumped with most spine labels missing. Material losses to spines and board. Age darkened and dust dulled. Some evidence of old bookworm. Bindings of text blocks sound. One plate lose. Portrait of Abbe Raynal and one map (East Indies) missing. Overall good reading copies or candidates for rebinding.

Abbott, John S.C.

The History of the Civil War in America. Comprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military engagements, of the heroic deeds performed by armies and individuals, and of touching scenes in the field, the camp, the hospital, and the cabin.

Two Volumes – Complete. New York, Published by Henry Bill, 1866. 24 x 16 cm. Vol.1: xiii, 507 pages, four pages publishers list. Frontispiece showing Lincoln plus 19 Maps and 17 Plates. / Vol.2: xvi, 629 pages, four pages publishers list. With a frontispiece showing U.S. Grant, 28 Maps & Diagrams plus nine Plates. Uniform dark brown leather bindings. Appears to be rebound using old boards, but adding a new spine in matching leather. Boards are extensively blind decorated. Pieces of the original spine are losely inserted in the book. Marbled edges and end papers. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Sound bindings. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Gift inscription in volume 1. Name of previous owner (‘Denis M. Tierney’) in volume 2. Otherwise internally clean. A very nice set.

Adams, John.

A Voyage to South America. Describing at Large the Spanish Cities, Towns and Provinces, &c. on that Extensive Continent: Undertaken, by Command of the King of Spain, by Don Geoge Juan and Don Antonio De Ulloa, Captains of the Spanish Navy, Fellows of the Royal Society of London, Members of the Royal Academy at Paris, &c. &c. Translated from the original Spanish; with Notes and Observations; and an Account of the Brazils. By John Adams, Esq. of Waltham Abbey; who resided several Years in those Parts.

The Fourth Edition. Volume 2 ONLY! London, Printed for John Stockdale, R. Faulder et al, 1806. 20 x 13 cm. Title Page, (2) [TOC], 419 pages plus 14 pages Index. Two folding engraved Plates. New (2021) green cloth with gilt title on spine. Hard cover. New binding and end papers. Internally age darkened, but clean. An excellent reading copy.

Anon.

Taurus 1955.

First Edition. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing, 1955. 26 x 19 cm. 112 unnumbered pages. Illustrated throughout with B&W Photographs and other Illustrations. Original laminated boards with gilt decorations on front board (see images). Decorated end papers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear and dust dulling. Inscribed on front free end paper. Internally bright and clean.

Anon.

The Nightingale 1938.

First Edition. La Junta, Colorado, Published by the Students of the Mennonite Hospital and Sanitarium School of Nursing, 1938. 27 x 20 cm. 72 unnumbered pages. With many B&W photographs and other Illustrations. Original stiff cardboard covers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear and dust dulling.

Anon.

The Nosokomos of 1947.

First Edition. Philadelphia, Jefferson Medical College Hospital Training School, 1947. 26 x 19 cm. 91 pages. Illustrated throughout with B&W Photographs, Cartoons and other Illustrations. Original blue cloth hard cover with black title and decorations on front board. Very good condition. Some shelf wear and dust dulling. Inscribed on front paste down. Internally bright and clean.

Anon.

The Shamrock.

First Edition. Helena, Montana, St. Patrick’s School of Nursing, 1949. 26 x 19 cm. 100 pages. Illustraded throughout with B&W Photographs, Ads and other Illustrations. Original laminated boards with title and decorations on front board (see images). Green end papers. Very good condition. Some shelfwear and dust dulling. Inscribed on front free end paper. A few students left neat inscriptions next to their photos.

Anon.

The Stethoscope 1948.

First Edition. Pittsburgh, Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing, 1948. 26 x 19 cm. 96 pages. With many B&W Photographs, Ads, Cartoons and other Illustrations. Original laminated textured boards. Hard Cover with blind decorations on boards (see images). Very good condition. Minor shelf wear and dust dulling. Internally bright and clean.

Botkin, B.A.

A Treasury of American Folklore. Stories, Ballads, and Traditions of the People.

Third Printing. New York, Crown Publishers, 1944. 21 x 14 cm. xxvii, 932 pages. Original blue cloth with gilt dragon on front board and gilt title on spine. Very good condition. Front free end paper missing. Some shelf wear. Binding and edges dust dulled. Internally bright and clean.

Buley, R. Carlyle.

The Old Northwest – Pioneer Period 1815-1840.

2 volumes (complete). Bloomington, Indiana University Press, 1951. 24cm x 16.7cm. Vol I: XVI, 632 with 27 historic illustrations and 9 maps / Vol II: IX, 686 pages with 20 historic illustrations and 5 maps. Original Hardcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Some minor staining to the covers.