- ANTIQUE 25 CENT MILLS EXTRAORDINARY
ANTIQUE 25 CENT MILLS EXTRAORDINARY SLOT MACHINEAntique 25 Cent Mills Extraordinary Slot Machine. Measures appx 28" t x 14 3/8" w x 15 3/8" d. In good working order.
- BENTLEY AND BENTLEY, THE DIRTY WAREHOUSE,
BENTLEY AND BENTLEY, THE DIRTY WAREHOUSE, 1804 The History of the Extraordinary Dirty Warehouse in Leadenhall Street. Printed 1804 by Barker and Son. Red cloth with paper label, wood-engraved frontispiece picturing Nathaniel Bentley (Dirty Dick) above his warehouse. Engraved frontispiece, title page engraving. [1], 2 ? 35. Bentley?s nickname was derived from the fact that he refused to wash himself after the unexpected death of his fianc?e on their wedding day. Thereafter he became famous for his filth; even his warehouse and shop in London were well-known as being both disorganized and dirty. Bentley was said to be the inspiration for the character Miss Havisham in Dickens? Great Expectations. 16mo. 35pp.
- G CRUIKSHANK, BOOK OF ILLUSTRATIONS
G CRUIKSHANK, BOOK OF ILLUSTRATIONS FINELY BOUND A finely bound book containing multiple pieces by illustrator George Cruikshank. This book has been compiled with the illustrations done by Cruikshank and pulled from those stories. They were then pasted down in the pages in this book and then fully bound in leather with gilt titling on the spine. Page edges are gilt. Twelve pages at the end of the book are blank. Contains illustrations from the following pieces:
George Cruikshank's Fairy Library, Published in 1853 by Routledge and Sons. Contains the stories Hop O' My Thumb, Jack and the Bean-Stalk, Cinderella, and Puss in Boots. The Greatest Plague of Life, or The Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant, by Henry Mayhew and illustrated by George Cruikshank. Published 1846 by David Bogue. The Green Bag: A Dainty Dish to Set Before a King, published 1820 by J. Robins and Co.
The Political "A, Apple-Pie" or The Extraordinary red Book, illustrated by George Cruikshank. Published 1820. Almanacs, 1845, illustrated by George Cruikshank. The Oyster; Where, How, and When to Find, Breed, Cook, and Eat It, illustrated by George Cruikshank. The book is a wonderful collection of some of the best works of George Cruikshank.
- 5VOL MARK TWAIN NOVELS WITH SOME FIRST
5VOL MARK TWAIN NOVELS WITH SOME FIRST EDITIONS A lot of 5 books by Mark Twain: Roughing It by Mark Twain. Published 1872 by American Publishing Company. First edition. Early state. Bound in publisher's cloth with gilt titling and decoration on the front board and spine. Book has been repaired using the original binding. Some wear throughout with light pencil marks present in some areas. 8vo. 591pp. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain. Published 1889 by Charles L. Webster. First edition. Early state. Bound in publisher's olive colored cloth with a pictorial scene and gilt titling on the front cover. Gilt titling on the spine as well. Some wear to boards and pages. Hinges cracking in spots. Pencil mark signature on title page from previous owner. 8vo. 575pp. The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain. Published 1880 by American Publishing Company. First edition. Early state. Repair to binding with original boards featuring gilt titling and decoration. Spine has been repaired with new gilt titling. 8vo. 651pp. Pudd'nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins by Mark Twain. Published 1894 by American Publishing Company. First edition. Early state. bound in publisher's original burgundy binding with black and gilt titling and decoration. Some wear to boards. Light yellowing on pages. 8vo. 432pp. Following the Equator by Mark Twain. Published 1897 by American Publishing Company. First edition. Has been rebound in brown leather with brown boards. Gilt titling on the spine. Some wear to boards with scuffing and leather loss. Pages look good with only minor foxing. 8vo. 712pp.
- 5VOL MARK TWAIN BOOKS WITH FIRST EDITIONS
5VOL MARK TWAIN BOOKS WITH FIRST EDITIONS A group of five books by Mark Twain: Sketches Old and New by Mark Twain. Published 1875 by American Publishing Company. First edition. First state with errata slip at page 299. Bound in publisher's blue cloth with gilt titling and decoration. A repaired spine has new gilt titling. Wear on the boards with scuffing and chipping. Pages mostly clean with some light foxing. 8vo. 320pp. Tom Sawyer Abroad by Mark Twain. Published 1894 by Charles L. Webster. First edition. Early state. Bound in publisher's tan cloth with pictorial illustration and gilt titling. Some wear to boards with scuffing and shelving. Pages mostly clear with some pencil marks present. 8vo. 219pp. The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain. Published 1870 by American Publishing Company. Bound in publisher's dark cloth with gilt titling and decoration. Some wear to boards with scuffing, chipping, and loss. Joints and hinges are cracking. Cloth loss on the spine. 8vo. 651pp. Pudd'nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins by Mark Twain. Published 1894 by American Publishing Company. First edition. First state. Bound in publisher's original burgundy cloth boards with gilt titling and black decoration. Some wear to boards from scuffing and shelving. Pages have some pencil marking in spots. Front end paper not present. 8vo. 432pp. Following the Equator by Mark Twain. Published 1897 by American Publishing Company. First edition. Bound in publisher's blue cloth with an elephant illustration on the front. Gilt titling and decoration on the spine. Some wear to boards with scuffing and chipping. Pages mostly clear with some light foxing. 8vo. 712pp.
- 5VOL MARK TWAIN BOOKS WITH SOME FIRST
5VOL MARK TWAIN BOOKS WITH SOME FIRST EDITIONS A group of 5 Mark Twain books: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain. Published 1889 by Charles L. Webster. First edition. Early state. Bound in publisher's olive boards wtih gilt and black titling and decoration. Some wear to boards with scuffing and tape residue. First pages including end paper, frontispiece, and title page are loose. 8vo. 575pp. The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain. Published 1869 by American Publishing Company. First edition. Early state. Bound in publisher's boards with gilt titling and decoration on the spine. Some wear to boards with scuffing from shelving. Repair to hinges present. Some light pencil marks present. 8vo. 651pp. Pudd'nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins by Mark Twain. First edition. Early state. Bound in publisher's burgundy boards with gilt and black titling and decoration. Some wear to boards and pages, with light scuffing and pencil marks present. 8vo. 432pp. Following the Equator by Mark Twain. Published 1897 by American Publishing Company. First edition. First state. Bound in publisher's blue cloth with a pictorial elephant on the cover. Gilt decoration and titling on the spine. Some wear to boards with some gilt loss on the spine. Pages may have light pencil marks in spots. 8vo. 712pp. Sketches Old and New by Mark Twain. Published 1875 by American Publishing Company. First edition. Bound in publisher's blue boards with gilt and black decoration and titling. Some wear to boards from shelving. Pages mostly clear with some light foxing. 8vo. 320pp.
- MARK TWAIN. PUDD'NHEAD WILSON, 1ST ED
MARK TWAIN. PUDD'NHEAD WILSON, 1ST ED IN LEATHER Pudd'nhead Wilson and The Comedy of Those Extraordinary Twins. Published 1894 by American Publishing Company. First edition. Fully bound in tan calf leather with raised bands on the spine. Gilt titling on a field of burgundy. 8vo. 432pp.
- MARK TWAIN, PUDD'NHEAD WILSON, 1ST EDITION
MARK TWAIN, PUDD'NHEAD WILSON, 1ST EDITION IN BOX Pudd'nhead Wilson and The Comedy of Those Extraordinary Twins by Mark Twain. Published 1894 by American Publishing Company. First edition. First state. Contained in a custom made book shaped box. Bound in red cloth with black stamping and gilt titling on the front and spine. Box is done in green leather with gilt titling on the spine on a field of black. 8vo. 432pp.
- REV. JAMES HALL, NARRATIVE OF A WORK
REV. JAMES HALL, NARRATIVE OF A WORK OF RELIGION Narrative of a Most Extraordinary Work of Religion in North Carolina by the Reverend James Hall (1744-1826). Also a collection of interesting letters from the Rev. James m Corkle, [32 p.p.], Philadelphia. Printed and reprinted by Shepard Kollock, printer and boot seller, Elizabethtown, NJ, 1803. Bound with a single string.
- CORRESPONDENCE WITH TALLYRAND, XYZ AFFAIR,
CORRESPONDENCE WITH TALLYRAND, XYZ AFFAIR, 1798 Official Correspondence and Communications Between C. C. Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry; Envoys Extraordinary of the American States, and M. Talleyrand, Minister for Foreign Affairs in France. To which is added a copy of the instructions given to the American Envoys laid before Congress by the President of the United States April 3, 1798. Printed 1798 by Campbell and Shea, Dublin. An important work on the XYZ Affair between the United States and Republican France that eventually led to the Quasi-War. Bound in modern blue calf with marbled end paper. Titling and decoration in gilt on spine. Sabin 5451, Mcdade 625, Munnaghan 403, HLC1,172, NYU 994.
- DWIGHT EISENHOWER SIGNED APPOINTMENT
DWIGHT EISENHOWER SIGNED APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT President Dwight Eisenhower (American 1890-1969), signed document appointing Norman Armour as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala, document is signed by President Eisenhower and countersigned by Walter Bedell Smith (American 1895-1961), as Acting Secretary of State, Note: Walter Bedell Smith previously served as Chief of Staff to then General Eisenhower at Allied Force Headquarters in World War II, he also served as Ambassador to the Soviet Union and as a Director of Central Intelligence. Note: Norman Armour (1887-1982) was a career diplomat who served as chief of mission in eight countries, as Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and served as United States Ambassador to Canada. Provenance: Passed down by descent to Tania Armour Becker. Approximate dimensions: w. 23.25", h. 19.25"
- FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT SIGNED APPOINTMENT
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT SIGNED APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT President Franklin Roosevelt (American 1882-1945), signed document appointing Norman Armour as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the country of Argentina, dated May 18th, 1939 and countersigned by Secretary of State Cordell Hull (American 1871-1955), signatures are bold and an embossed Seal of the United States is pressed into the paper. Note: Norman Armour (1887-1982), was a career diplomat who served as chief of mission in eight countries, as Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and served as United States Ambassador to Canada. Provenance: Passed down by descent to Tania Armour Becker. Approximate dimensions: w. 23.25", h. 19"