1907. Map. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". This interesting map of the United States in 1902 depicts libraries and institutions established by Andrew Carnegie. It distinguishes between technical institutions, libraries, and education institutions, also including museums and galleries. A list of institutions he established in Great Britain and Ireland is present as well. More
1946. A.L.S. "Baldwin of Bewdley", 8vo. 1 page, Ashley Hall, June 1946, to international attorney and political powerbroker Frederick R. Coudert, soon after the death of his wife and while stricken with sever arthritis and near total deafness, in full: "My permanent quarters are here, so let me know when you are in England and we will try a meeting if possible. Life is not easy and it may not be possible to ask you here because of the servant... More
Ottawa, Canada: 1939. 2 pages (front and back), 8 x 5 inches, Government House, Ottawa, April 19, 1939. Written to powerful New York attorney Frederic R. Coudert during a lecture tour of Canada, in part: "...Nothing is settled yet and I will try and send you a line from Toronto if I have made any final arrangements while I am here. I only came over to give off these lectures which I hoped might be of use in Canada at... More
Paris: Jacques Nicolas Bellin, 1769. Sea Chart. Copper plate engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 22.5" x 34". Includes depth measurements and rhumb lines as well as inland cities and geographical features. Some chipping and minor tears along bottom edge. Right margin missing. Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772), was the official hydrographer to the French king and the first person to hold the title of "Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine" (chief... More
Amsterdam: 1634. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16.5" x 20.5", page measures 21.5 x 25.75". Rare example from Spanish edition of "Theatrum Obis Terrarum" published in 1634. Shows section of Southern Uplands. Willem Blaeu (1571-1638) was a prolific Dutch mapmaker who started one of the most famous map publishing firms of the 17th century. It was at this time that the Dutch controlled the map trade, and their ornate and beautiful maps had immense popularity. Blaeu was... More
London: Bowen, Emanuel. Map. Engraving with color outline. Image measures 14 9/16" x 17 5/16". Scarce antique map of the Atlantic Ocean printed in 1740. It shows the English empirical reaches on a circular projection. Showing the eastern coasts of North and South America, the West Indies, Great Britain, Spain and Portugal and part of France, Morocco and the western coast of Africa. In North America the map names Nova Scotia, New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia... More
London: 1814. Map. Engraving. 17 x 42 inches. Finely framed it measures 24 5/8 x 50 inches. Beautiful town plan of Edinburgh, Scotland. The compact hilly capital has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. The inset views show Edinburgh from the Dean, another of the castle and a third view of Edinburgh from the north. The Bowles family were map sellers and publishers based in London and often bought plates from other... More
1820. 1 page, 5 x 4.5 inches, no place, no date, circa 1820 -- a conclusion of a handwritten letter with a postscript (but complete in itself), in full: "Yours Truly, H. Brougham. You had better make your corrections of the proportion on a separate paper." Boldly signed and in near fine condition. British statesman and Lord Chancellor. He also designed the One Horse Brougham. More
New York: Lynch, Cole & Meehan, 1873. Frontis. 299pp., small 8vo, decorative green cloth with gilt lettering on spine; some very minor rubbing to corners and edges. New York: Lynch, Cole & Meehan, 1873. A very good (+) copy. More
1865. A.L.S., 8vo. 4 pages, 20 Scotland Road, December 19, 1865, to Lord Murray of the Royal Society in reference to Lord Mayhem's use of Adam Smith's papers, in part: "...it has occurred to me that since Lord Mayhem has actually determined to apply to the Royal Society...it would be right that I should do whatever I can without appearing to be bringing trouble to the council, towards facilitating the cronies, which will have difficulties to contend with. Perhaps your... More
London: John Cary, 1818. Case map. Engraving mounted on linen, with original hand coloring. Image measures 29.75" x 24.75". Beautifully detailed case map of England, Wales and part of Scotland. Shows sailing paths and distances and major land routes, distinguishing between mail coach roads and stage coach roads. Minor overall wear, particularly to linen along original folds. A small stain near compass rose. Original case is intact, but worn. More
London: 1938. T.L.S. as Prime Minister: "Neville Chamberlain", during the chaotic monts leading down the road to the Munich Conference, 4to. 1 page, embossed letterhead, 10 Downing Street, April 5, 1938, to international attorney and political powerbroker Frederic R. Coudert, in full: "Many thanks for your letter of the 4th of April, which I was interested to read. It was kind of you to write and I much appreciate what you say." *The Coudert family, for over 100 years, represented... More
London: Dodd, Mead & Co., 1964. Illustrated in color and black and white. 310 pages, thick 4to, two-tone green cloth, dust wrapper (several large chips to head of spine). New York: Dodd, Mead, & Co, (1964). A near fine copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More
New York: Pantheon, 2002. Sparsely illustrated in black & white. 438pp. 8vo, two-toned boards, d.w. New York: Pantheon Books, (2002). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. The story of Britain's pursuit of empire and how its soldiers and civilians were held captive by the dream of global supremacy, 1600-1850. More
London: James Knapton, 1728. Sea Chart. Uncolored engraving. Dramatic sea chart of the United Kingdom and part of Europe from Atlas Maritimus, a commercial sea atlas was published as a guide to British global commerce. Excellent condition. Sir Edmond Halley (1656--1742) was an English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist known for computing the orbit of the eponymous Halley's Comet. He was the second Astronomer Royal in Britain after John Flamsteed. John Senex (1678 to1740) was an English cartographer, engraver... More
London: W. Faden, 1794. Sea chart. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 20" x 34.5". Exquisite sea chart of the Channel and coastlines. Includes depths and information on tides and sand quality. Originally published by l'abbe Jacques-Francois Dicquemare in 1778, this edition has additions by Louis Stanislas d'Arcy Delarochette. More
Depot-general de la Marine, 1824. Sea Chart. Engraving. 24 3/4" x 37". Beautiful accurate and detailed sea chart depicting the strait that separates the Isle of Wight from the southern coast of England. The strait is now known as the Solent. Chips to margin and toning. The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It is in the English Channel, about 2 miles (3.2 km) off the coast of Hampshire, separated by... More
Milan: Edizioni Charta, 1998. Bilingual in Italian and English. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white. 63 pages, slim small 4to, pictorial wrappers. Milan: Edizioni Charta, (1998). A fine copy. More
London: J.D. Potter, 1880. Sea chart. Engraving. Image measures 25.25" x 38.75". Lighthouses and buoys denoted with red and yellow original hand coloring. Includes depths (soundings in fathoms) and a topographical details of the southern coast of England. Also includes tidal information. Several chips along edges and corners, some discoloration. Three small holes in centerfold. More
London: Frys & Couchman, 1783. (xvi), 189, (xi), 75 pages, scattered foxing. Small slim 8vo, rebound in early green textured cloth. Frys & Couchman, and sold by J. Buckland; T. Wilkie; and J. Matthews, London, 1783. Personal copy of Francis Steegmuller, with her penciled name on fly-leaf. More
London: Kegan Paul, 1891. 500 pages, 8vo, gilt stamped orange cloth, soiled and with small repair at head. London: Kegan Paul, 1891. A very good copy. Previous owner's inscription on the front free endpaper. More
London: Geo. Gibbons Ltd. Color lithograph. 29.25" x 19.5. In very good condition. Printed in Great Britain stamp lower right. Iconic image in bold colors. Full text reads: "Women! You are needed in the National Fire Service as full-time or part-time members. You can train to be a telephonist, despatch rider, driver, canteen worker and for many other duties. Apply for particulars to the nearest fire station or employment exchange." Hard to find. More
London: James & John Knapton, 1728. Sea chart. Engraving with hand color outline. Image measures 19" x 23.75". An alternate projection of the globe as a flat map to the prevailing Mercator Projection. Includes rhumb lines and coastal details. Published in Nathaniel Cutler's "A general coasting pilot". Bottom border missing. Chipping along edges. Sir Edmond Halley (1656--1742) was an English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist known for computing the orbit of the eponymous Halley's Comet. He was the second... More
New York: Knopf, 1984. Illustrated sparsely in black & white. x + 596pp. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, slightly edge-worn d.w. (sunned spine). New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. A very good(+) copy in a very good wrapper. More
London: Longmans, 1911. Two volumes. Frontis in each volume, illustrated, folding map at rear of volume I. xi + 494pp. and vii + 440pp., thick 8vo, blue cloth with gilt-lettering on spine and armorial decoration front cover; end papers browned with neat ownership signature, covers rubbed and scuffed with some bumping to corners. Longmans, Greenman and Co., 1911. Overall a very good copy. More
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