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.

The Glasgow Geography. [Volume IV: North & South America incl. the US]. The Glasgow Geography, Containing a Physical, Political, and Statistical View of the Various Empires, Kingdoms, States &c. &c. in the Known World; Including the Most Recent Discoveries and Latest Political Arrangements; with a Philosophical View of Universal History, and a Compendium of Astronomy, Mineralogy, &c. To Which is Subjoined a Historical Appendix, Comprising a Concise Narration of the Wars Consequent on the French Revolution, Till the Treaty of Paris, 1815. Embellished with Appropriate Engravings, and Illustrated by Correct Statistical Tables, and a Complete Atlas.

First Edition. Glasgow, Khull, Blackie & Co., 1825. 21 x 13 cm. iv, 863 pages. With four folding maps and various Plates. Contemporary tree calf. Red morocco spine label. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Age darkened throughout. Small tears and creases.

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.

Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway, in Connection with the Grand Trunk R’y of Canada. Including Great Western Division forming the Niagara Falls Air Line.

Chicago, Jones Stationary and Printing Co., 1886. 18 x 10 cm folded. 36 x 76cm folded sheet with various time tables, advertisements and a large map (33 x 52 cm). Blue and black printing. Issued August 24, 1886. Very good condition. Mildly age darkened. Some tears along the folded lines. A few small brown spots.

Clark, Clifford Edward.

The American Family Home, 1800-1960.

Chapel Hill / London, The University of North Carolina Press, 1987. 21 x 26cm. 281 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition.

Crawford, Robert.

Across the Pampas and the Andes. With a Map and Illustrations.

First Edition. London, Longman, Green, & Co., 1884. 19 x 12.5 cm. xxii, (2), 344 pages. Complete with nine Plates and a large folded colour map in the back of the book. New (2022) maroon cloth with gilt title on spine. New end papers. Authors ‘Compliment Slip’ on front free end paper (see photo). Very good condition. New binding and end papers. Edges dust dulled. Internally clean. A very nice copy.

Darwin, Charles.

Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. ‘Beagle’ Round the World. Under the Command of Capt. Fitzroy.

Eighteenth Thousand. London, John Murray, 1888. 13 x 18 cm, x, 519 pages. With a few small B&W Illustrations in the text. Original decorated leather spine with gilt decorations and title on new boards and new marbled end papers. Professonally rebound in 2017. Marbled edges. Very good condition. New boards and marbled end papers. Original spine plate a little worn and darkened. Internally clean and bright. Some foxing, mainly to end papers and first / last pages. Gift insription on ‘half title’ page, dated 1943. A handsome little book.