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LOTS 1-359

1. ADAMS (HENRY).

History of the United States of

America during the First Administration of Thomas Jefferson. 9 vols., 12mo, half calf, gilt tops.

2. ADAMS (JOHN QUINCY). tions of His Diary from 1795 to 1848. Adams. Portrait. 12 vols., 8vo.

New York, 1889

Memoirs, comprising por-
Edited by Charles Francis
Philadelphia, 1874-7

3. ADAMS (SAMUEL). Life and Public Services. Portraits and facsimiles. 3 vols., 8vo. Boston, 1865

4. ADDISON (THOMAS). Miscellaneous Works, in Verse and Prose. Portrait. 4 vols., 8vo, old calf (hinges weak).

London, 1765

5. ALPINE CLUB. Peaks, Passes, and Glaciers. FIRST EDITION. Edited by John Ball; Second Series, 2 vols., Edited by Edward S. Kennedy. Illustrations. 3 vols., 8vo, tree calf (two covers loose), gilt tops, uncut. London, 1859-62

The Second Series is of the First Edition. 6. AMERICAN COLONIES. Political Essays concerning the Present State of the British Empire. Small 4to, calf (covers loose, and some leaves foxed). London, 1772

With an Essay on the Colonies, and a chapter on the Security of their remaining under British Dominion."

7. ANTI-JACOBIN. Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin. Edited, with Explanatory Notes, etc. By Charles Edmonds. 6 illustrations and a folio plate by James Gillray. Square royal 8vo, gilt top, unLondon, 1890

cut.

LARGE PAPER COPY, with the illustrations on India paper, and containing an Additional Large Folding Plate by Gillray; one of 250 copies, signed by the editor.

8. APPLETON'S SCIENTIFIC SERIES. Numerous illustrations and maps. 60 vols., 8vo and 12mo, half red levant morocco, gilt tops. New York: Appleton, 1896-7-8 Comprises: Darwin, Spencer, Tyndall, Huxley, Bain and others. Fine

set.

9. ATLAY (J. B.). The Victorian Chancellors. Portraits. 2 vols., 8vo, gilt tops. Boston, 1906

AUTOGRAPHS

10. MCKEAN (THOMAS). A. D. s., August, 1765. Legal document, lower portion slightly defective. His name appears in two places.

11. MARTIN (LUTHER). A. L. s., lp., 4to, Aug. 24, 1812; P. Brignoli, A. L. s., 2 pp., 8vo, July 19, 1877; Charles E. Hughes, L. s., 1 p., 4to, Feb. 15, 1912, and others. 13 pieces.

12. MAXIMILIAN JOSEPH I (Made King of Bavaria by Napoleon). Short L. s., 4to, Munich, Jan. 30, 1806. In reply to congratulations on his accession to the throne.

13. MORRIS (ROBERT, Signer from Penn.). A. L., third person, 4to, 1778. Franked.

14. NELSON (THOMAS, JR., Signer from Maryland). A page from his Cash Book, 4to, entirely in his hand, and with the name Nelson" several times. Worn in folds. March, 1775.

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15. PACA (WILLIAM, Signer from Maryland). Autograph Manuscript, signed, Folio, 1781. A curious affidavit regarding Washington's going over to the British. While the signature at the end is "Wm. Falconer," both that and the affidavit are in Paca's hand.

16. POLK (JAMES K.). A. MS., 3 pp., 4to. A list of his correspondents in Bedford City.

17. REVERE (PAUL). Promisory Note of the State of Massachusetts Bay, for £75. Dated Jan. 26, 1779. Engraved by Paul Revere.

18. RICHELIEU (CARDINAL DE). D. s., 3 pp., folio, 1635, ordering powder for the fleet. Signed "Le Card. de Richelieu." Framed between glass.

19. ROWLANDSON (THOMAS). Autograph Note, in the third person. Written in pencil, with his name in two places. Announces his intention of quitting the premises he occupied at Cooke's Ground. Probably to his landlord.

On the reverse is a pen-and-ink drawing of a Sphinx, drawn by Rowlandson and signed by him in pencil.

20. SCHUYLER (MAJ. GEN. PHILIP). A. L., 2 pp., folio, Albany, June, 1788. [To the Citizens of New York State.] Congratulating them on the progress made for the adoption of the Constitution by the several States.

"By the accession of Virginia

nine states have now adopted the Constitution proposed by the Convention of the United States. We congratulate our fellow citizens on this event, because this union will in all probability insure blessings for which America has fought and bled," etc.

21. SEDGWICK (THEODORE). A. L. s., 5 pp., 4to, New York, August 15, 1788. To Gen. Lincoln. On the adoption of the Constitution; the preferred candidates for Vice President, etc.

A MOST INTERESTING HISTORICAL LETTER. "It was owing to the situation of the Southern States, and the desire of their delegates, that the meeting of the new Government was so long deferred.. The rejection of the Constitution by North Carolina creates a gloom among the Southern members. . Mr. Hancock is the character who through the continent wil be most agreeable. Should he decline, Mr. J. Adams will undoubtedly be most generally voted for," etc.

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22. SHERMAN (WILLIAM T.). A. L. s., 4pp., 8vo, St. Louis, May 8, 1884. To Capt. F. E. De Corney. A fine friendly letter.

23. TENNYSON (ALFRED LORD). L. s., 2 pp., 8vo. March 11, 1872. A letter of thanks, written by Mrs. Tennyson, but signed by the Poet Laureate.

24. WAR OF 1812. Muster Roll of Capt. Mc Conekin's Company. 2 pp., folio, dated August 8th, 1813. Signed.

25. WHITMAN (WALT). One page, 4to, of an Autograph Manuscript relating to Texas. Refers to Fort Stockton, and land

matters.

26. YATES (PETER Y.). A. L. s., 2 pp., folio, Cazenovia, Dec., 1823. To Solomon Southwick. Interesting letter, mentioning Thomas Paine.

27. BALLADS. A Collection of Old Ballads. Corrected from the best and most Ancient Copies Extant. With Introductions, Historical, Critical, or Humorous. Copper plates. 3 vols., 8vo, half red morocco, gilt tops, uncut. London, 1723-5; Reprint, 1871

LARGE PAPER COPY.

28. BALZAC (HONORE DE). Comédie Humaine. Edited by George Saintsbury. Numerous etched illustrations. 40 vols., 8vo, gilt tops, uncut. London: Dent and Co., 1895-8

Illustrated Limited Edition, one of 300 copies printed.

29. BANCROFT (GEORGE). History of the United States of America. The Author's Last Revision. Portrait on India paper. 6 vols., imp. 8vo, half cloth and boards, uncut.

New York: Appleton, 1891

One of only 100 copies printed on Large Paper. With an A. L. s. of the author inserted.

30. [BARHAM (R. H.).] The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels. By Thomas Ingoldsby. Illustrations by Leech and Cruikshank. 3 vols., 8vo, half olive levant morocco, gilt tops.

The three series complete.

London, 1855

31. BAXTER (RICHARD). Confession of his Faith. Small 4to, original sheep (worn, and corner of title frayed). London, 1655 FIRST EDITION. Has the final leaf containing Mr. Gataker's Last Letter and Errata.

32. BEAUX AND BELLES OF ENGLAND. Comprises: Mrs. Siddons, 2 vols.; Beau Brummell, 2 vols.; Lord Chesterfield, 2 vols.; Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson, 2 vols.; The Sheridans, 2 vols.; Lady Blessington; Count Grammont; Mrs. Robinson; and Nell Gwyn. Colored frontispieces and numerous photogravures on Japan paper. 14 vols., half red morocco, gilt tops, uncut. London: Grolier Society, n. d.

Edition De Luxe, Limited.

33. BENTHAM (JOSEPH). The Societie of the Saints; or, a Treatise of Good-fellowes, with their Good-fellowship: Delivered in the Lecture of Kettering in Northampton-Shire, in foureteene Sermons, with some additions. Small 4to, original limp vellum. London: George Miller, [1630]

FIRST EDITION. The date is given as 1638?" in the British Museum list of books prior to 1640, whereas in the present copy the date "1630 ' is written in, in an old hand.

34. BIBLE. The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha. Illustrated. 14 vols., 8vo, half pigskin, gilt tops, uncut (hinges weak, and 2 backs damaged).

Limited Edition.

Boston, n. d.

35. BIBLIOGRAPHY. American Book-Prices Current for 1902 and 1910. Together 2 vols., 8vo. New York, 1902-10

36. BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY. Etchings. By W. H .W Bicknell, after original Paintings by Howard Pyle. Five etchings as follows: Caxton at his Press; Erasmus, Colet and More; Roger Bacon; Richard de Bury tutoring the young Edward III; Izaak Walton. Printed on Japan vellum. Imp. folio, enclosed in, vellum portfolio. Boston, 1903

The etched plates measure 18 x 10 inches, and the vellum mat 2 1-2 x 20 inches. After printing the requisite number for members the plates were cancelled and a duplicate set of "destroyed plate proofs " made for each set. The present set, however, contains only three of the five. The etchings are stamped with the insignia of the Society, and signed by both artist and etcher. An unusual feature of this set of etchings is that the remarques are all executed by the artist, Howard Pyle, instead of the etcher.

37.

The Seventeenth Year Book, 1918. Square 8vo, boards, parchment back, uncut. Boston, 1918

38.

Limited Edition.

The Genius of Henry Fielding with selections from his works). Introduction and Notes by H. H. Harper. Portrait. 8vo, boards, cloth back, gilt top, uncut.

Limited Edition.

Boston, 1919

39. BIGELOW (JOHN). France and the Confederate Navy, 1862-68. An International Episode. 12mo.

New York, 1888

FIRST EDITION. Autograph presentation copy from the author. 40 BIOGRAPHY. (Grimm Herman). Life of Michael Grimm, 2 vols., Boston, 1872; Correspondence of John Lothrop Motley (Curtis), 2 vols., London, 1889; and others. Together 7 vols., 8vo and 12mo. V. p., v. d.

41. Smith (John Thomas). Nollekens and his Times, 2 vols., London, 1917; Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley (Huxley), 2 vols., New York, 1901; Recollections (Morley), 2 vols., New York, 1917; Immanuel Kant (Chamberlain), 2 vols., London, 1914. Together 8 vols., 8vo. V. p., v. d.

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Hamilton (Allan McLane). The Intimate Life of Alexander Hamilton, New York, 1910; Joseph H. Choate (Strong), New York, 1917; Lincoln the Lawyer (Hill), New York, 1906; and 2 others. Together 5 vols., 8vo and 12mo.

43. BOCCACCIO (GIOVANNI). The Decameron. Translated by John Payne. Vol. 1 only. London, 1895; Secret Memoirs of Courts of Louis XV and XVI. Paris, n. d.; Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant. 2 vols., New York, 1885. Together 4 vols., 8vo, morocco and cloth.

V. p., v. d.

44. BREVIARY TREASURES. Translated by Andrew Lang, Jeremy Collier, George Sale, and others. Frontispieces. 10 vols., 8vo, half parchment and boards, uncut.

Boston: Privately printed, n. d.

The Delphic Edition, one of 475 copies printed on French hand-made paper. Comprises: Sayings of Epictetus, Selections from Gesta Romanorum, The Koran, Satires of Horace, Marcus Aurelius, Classic Wit and Humor, Eclogues of Vergil, Odes of Anacreon, Story of Odysseus and Odes of Pindar.

45. BRINKLEY (CAPTAIN F.). Oriental Series. Japan, Its History, Arts and Literature. 8 vols. China, Its History, Arts and Literature. 4 vols. Illustrated. 12 vols., 8vo, half green morocco, gilt tops, uncut. Boston, n. d.

The ARTISTS' EDITION, one of 500 sets.

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46. BRITISH ESSAYISTS (THE). With Prefaces, Biographical, Historical, and Critical. By James Ferguson. Portraits. vols., 12mo, half calf (slightly worn, and stamp on titles).

London, 1823

47. BROOKLYN. Bailey (J. T.). An Historical Sketch of the City of Brooklyn and the Surrounding Neighborhood, including the Village of Williamsburgh and the Towns of Bushwick, Flatbush, Flatlands, etc. With folding plan. 12mo, paper label on side.

Brooklyn: Published by the Author, 1840 FIRST EDITION, and a fine copy of this scarce and early work on Brooklyn.

48. BROWNE (SIR THOMAS). Works. Including his Life and Correspondence. Edited by Simon Wilkin. Portrait (mounted and margins cut down) and plates. 5 vols., 8vo, calf, gilt edges (hinges weak). London: Pickering, 1836

Pickering's finely printed Library Edition.

49. BROWNING (ROBERT). Complete Works. Edited by Charlotte Porter and Helen A. Clarke. Illustrations and views in two states, proofs on India and Japan paper. 12 vols., 8vo, half morocco, gilt tops, uncut (2 backs missing, and several covers loose). New York, 1899

Autograph Edition, signed by the editors. 50. BRYCE (JAMES). The American Commonwealth, 2 vols., 1899; Another copy, 1910. Together 4 vols., 8vo.

New York, 1899-1910