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| to select author names starting with A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z back to page 1 of full catalog (starting with NO authornames) | This selection contains 439 title(s) on 18 pages. This is page 1 with nrs. 1 to 25 |
| 20 Different Views of Cartagena, Colombia Mogollon's Store. Collection of 20 photos (3 1/2 x 2 3/4 inch) relating to the city of Cartagena, Columbia in a blue wrapper with title on the cover. Dated in ink on the cover 3/23/39. Title inserted on the cover and printed on the back of each photo. Photos clean copies with a worn wrapper. Deals mainly with Spanish fortifications and structures. Very Good. USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 | £UK 15.25 | JP¥ 2150] Book number: 10616 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| 26th Centennial International Essay Contest Commemorating Founding of Japanese Empire 660 B.C. - 1940 A.D.: Rules and Regulations Tokyo, Japan, Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai (Society for International Cultural relations). 6 1/8 by 4 3/8 inches. Attractive booklet of 12 pages, bound in light green wrappers with bamboo motif. The essay contest, according to the sponsor, was held to "further.. the understanding of Japanese culture abroad and of contributing to closer bonds of intimacy and mutual helpfulness between the Oriental and Occidental civilizations.". Fine. USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 | £UK 15.25 | JP¥ 2150] Book number: 7847 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| An Album of National Flags and Arms John Player & Sons. Original wrappers, somewhat soiled. 50 color cards, complete. Internally fine. Circa 1935. 19 pages. Very Good. USD 37.50 [Appr.: EURO 25 | £UK 22.75 | JP¥ 3225] Book number: 6948 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Bermuda Souvenir - Phoenix Drug Store. Hamilton, Bermuda, Phoenix Drug Store. circa.1930. Souvenir flyer for Bermuda with advertisements for local establishments, currency exchange, map of island with vessel route around the island, and with photo of S.S. Bermudian on the backside (3 1/4 x 5 inch). Ink notes on the map indicating locations and on the photo. Good. USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1290] Book number: 10542 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Bilder Fran Stockholms Slott Stockholm, None. 1936. Paper Boards. 32-page booklet. In Swedish. 30 photographs. Small split at spine top and bottom. Offsetting inside front cover and title page. Photographs of: Lejonbacken; Logarden fran oster; Ostra valvet fran soder; Bernadottegalleriet; Festvaningen, Psykesalongen; etc. Laid in are: Preprinted card from The Biological Museum in Djurgarden (one of the most interesting sights in Stockholm, according to the card); and a train schedule for "Tyrol, Traffic Areas and Resorts". USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 | £UK 12.25 | JP¥ 1720] Book number: 4924 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Chambers's Papers for the People (Three Volumes) Edinburgh, William and Robert Chambers. 1850. Decorated Boards. Brightly decorated covers, front and back; yellow boards with green and red lettering and decorations. Page edges are uncut. Limited illustrations. Vol. I: Has newspaper/magazine article pinned with two straight pins to the reverse side of Contents page (the article is titled "The Way of the World", an Old Story Revived -- The Parentage of Napoleon III.); page 31 missing part of upper margin. Vol. III: Chipping to top of spine. Each volume has several sections, each numbered separately from other sections. Contents include: Vol. I -- The Bonaparte Family, Education of the Citizen, The Sunken Rock -- A Tale of the Mediterranean, Popular Cultivation of Music, etc.; Vol. II -- The Sanitary Movement, Washington and His Contemporaries, Ruined Cities of Central America, Secret Societies of Modern Europe, etc. Vol III -- Arctic Explorations, Social Utopias, The Speculator/A Tale of Mammon-Worship, Recent Discoveries in Astronomy, etc. Vol IV -- The Bourbon Family; Calfornia, an early account; Fenelon; Every-Day Life of the Greeks; Lady Marjory St Just - An Autobiography; Science of the Sunbeam; and Sir Robert Peel. Very Good. USD 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 99.5 | £UK 90.5 | JP¥ 12899] Book number: 3879 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Hand-Book of Italian Literature; Historical, Biographical and Critical W. and R. Chambers. Circa 1853. London.. Embossed cloth. Gilt decorations front cover. Gilt lettering and decorations on spine. Page edges are uncut. Small white spot on front cover. Contents include: From the Earliest Times till the End of the Thirteenth Century (Primitive Language of Ita ly, Classic Latin and Goeval Dialects, Influence of the Goths, etc.); 1300-1400 (Life and Works of Dante, Boccaccio, etc.); 1400-1500 (Lorenzo de' Medici, and his Literary Circle - Rise of the Drama and Romantic Epic, etc.); 1500-1600 (Epic Poetry, Dramatic Poetry, Philosophy of Politics, Theology, Jurisprudence, and Philosophy, etc.); etc. USD 37.50 [Appr.: EURO 25 | £UK 22.75 | JP¥ 3225] Book number: 3416 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| The Humble Address of the House of Commons, Presented to Her Majesty on Thursday the 11th of November, 1703, with Her Majesty's Most Gracious Answer Printed By Edward Jones in the Savoy. 1703. One sheet, 12 by 7 inches, printed one side only. The House of Commons states its support for Queen Anne's effort "in engaging the King of Portugal and Duke of Savoy in Your Alliance, for recovering the Monarchy of Spain from the House of Bourbon and restoring it to the House of Austria." At this time early in Queen Anne's reign (1702-04) England was a member of The Grand Alliance fighting France's effort to bring Spain under its control. The War of Spanish Succession (1701-13) was ended by the Treaty of Utrecht, which kept France and Spain separate. Folded in the distant past with some soiling, especially on the unprinted side. Very Good. USD 100.00 [Appr.: EURO 66.5 | £UK 60.5 | JP¥ 8599] Book number: 7880 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| The Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893; With an Introduction by J. C. Gray Co-operative Union Limited. 1894. Manchester.. Cloth. Gilt decorations and lettering on front cover and spine. From the Introduction and Explanatory Notes: "The Friendly Societies Act, 1834. allowed of the formation of societies for any "purpose which is not illegal". "The Friendly Societies Ac t, 1846. allowed of the establishment of societies 'for the frugal investment of the savings of the members, for better enabling them to purchase food, firing, clothes, for other necessaries, or the tools or implements of their trade or calling, or to provide for the education of their children or kindred'". Other amendments to the Act followed. This book contains samples of other Acts and amendments. USD 37.50 [Appr.: EURO 25 | £UK 22.75 | JP¥ 3225] Book number: 3298 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| The Ladies' Illustrated Universal Pocket Diary and Almanack for 1867. London, England, Mead & Powell. 1867. 32, [106], 21 pages; frontpiece; bound in brown soft leather wrapper with front cover clasp (3 x 4 3/4 inch) with added pocket inside. Gilt edging to the pages. Former owner's writing in ink for the weeks of January only. Handsome little diary book. Very Good. USD 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 49.75 | £UK 45.25 | JP¥ 6450] Book number: 10864 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Le Livre Des Souvenirs. Pages Les Plus Interessantes Des Memoires, Confidences, Impressions, Notes Intimes De Diverses Celebrites Du XIX'eme Siecle. Lille, Maison Du Bon Livre. No date. 562 pages, text and full page illustrations, red cloth with floral decorations in green, red and gilt, gilt lettering, 14 x 10", all edges gilt. A heavy volume in nice condition, some scuffing of edges, lower front cover & top of rear cover soiled. "Souvenirs d'un Aeronaute" includes 2 illustrations of ballooning, others from d'un academicien, Parisienne, prisonnier, physicien, sculpteur, chasseur, jeune prince, naturaliste, bibliophile, entomologiste, ambassadeur, etc. USD 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.25 | £UK 30.25 | JP¥ 4300] Book number: 6832 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Map of Shainghai. Compliments of Navy Y.M.C.A. Shanghai, China. The Red Triangle Points the Way To the Home on Shore for All Men of the Service. Shanghai, China, Navy Y.M.C.A. 1931. Sheet map (19 x 12 3/4 inch) folds to (3 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch). Map on one side in red and blue with points of interest noted on the map, advertisements on the backside for American-Oriental Bank, Foo Shing Trunk Factory, Sincere Co. Ltd. Standard Oil Company, Brunswick Phonographs, Luebberts' Pharmacy, among others. Also on the back cover are facilities available at the 'Y' in Shanghai along with 'Y's in Hankow, Chefoo, Peiping, and Tientsin, all in China. Very Good. USD 37.50 [Appr.: EURO 25 | £UK 22.75 | JP¥ 3225] Book number: 11337 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Message of the President of the United States, Communicated to the Two Houses of Congress, on the Relations of the United States to Spain by Reason of Warfare in the Island of Cuba; April 11, 1898 -- Read, Referred to the (continued) House of Representatives. 1898. Washington.. Wrappers. Library stamp on front cover. Title continued: ".Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Ordered to be Printed". Book contains the message to Congress from President William McKinley, April 11, 1898, and correspondence to and from officials at the State Department and the Consulate of the United States. USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 | £UK 15.25 | JP¥ 2150] Book number: 3238 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Nelson Daylesford, Pennsylvania, Privately Printed; A. Edward Newton. 1928. Wrappers. One illustration, in color, precedes the first page of text. The author briefly describes the battles Nelson fought to protect England and writes, "And it was to safeguard this lovely island that Nelson fought and bled and died, and now stands-a-top of a tall shaft, a very tall shaft, in Trafalgar Square". The author briefly relates Nelson's battle at Trafalgar (off the coast of Spain) and prints here Nelson's prayer before battle. USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 | £UK 12.25 | JP¥ 1720] Book number: 3802 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| News From New-England, Being A True and last Account of the present Bloody Wars carried on betwixt the Infidels, Natives, and the English Christians, and Converted Indians of New-England, declaring the many Dreadful Battles Fought Betwixt (continued) Boston, Reprinted By Samuel G. Drake. 1850. Wrappers, 9 1/2 x 12. Title continued: "..them; As also the many Towns and Villages burnt by the merciless Heathens. And also the true Number of all the Christians slain since the beginning of that War, as it was sent over by a Factor of New-England to a Merchant in London". No 4 of 75 copies printed. From the title page: "Printed for J. Coniers, at the Sign of the Black Raven in Duck-Lane, 1676. Licensed Aug. 1; Roger L'Estrange". 20 pages. Some unopened page tops. Uncut page sides and bottoms. From an introductory page: "The original tract is of exceeding rarity; so much so that, not long since, but one was known to be in this country. This is reprinted from a copy of one in the library of John Carter Brown, Esq. of Providence". "The original is, without exception, one of the worst printed tracts of the day in which it appeared. The type on which it was printed was wretched, especially the italic; some of the letters in many of the words not being distinguishable, and others entirely wanting". "It is republished as a curious record of one of the most important periods in the History of New England". "To whom belongs the authorship we have no data on which to found even a conjecture". USD 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 49.75 | £UK 45.25 | JP¥ 6450] Book number: 4909 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Nouvelle Carte de France; Belgique, Bords du Rhin, Suisse, etc.; (Map) A. Taride, Editeur. Circa 1915. Paris.. Paper map with fabric backing for added strength. Approx. 33"x36" folded to approx. 6"x8". Colored map. Separated at one of the folds. Water spotting on front cover. USD 37.50 [Appr.: EURO 25 | £UK 22.75 | JP¥ 3225] Book number: 3428 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Old New Zealand, A Tale of the Good Old Times; and A History of the War in the North Against the Chief Heke, in the Year 1845; Told By an Old Chief of the Ngapuhi Tribe; By a Pakeha Maori London, Richard Bentley and Son. 1884. Cloth. With an Introduction by the Earl of Pembroke (Manning, Frederick Edward, 1812-1883). Gilt and black decorations front cover and spine, gilt lettering spine, embossed decoration rear cover. Slight chipping spine top and bottom. 278 pages. Unopened page tops; first several pages cut open with tearing to top edges. Former library book with card holder and sticker affixed to front end papers; darkened scotch tape rear end paper. Ink notations front end papers. Inked library stamp on some pages. Contents include: First View of New Zealand; The Market Price of a Pakeha; Rumours of Peace and War; Excitement Caused by first Contact with Europeans; How I Got Tabooed; Frightful Difficulties; A Maori Tragedy; etc. USD 37.50 [Appr.: EURO 25 | £UK 22.75 | JP¥ 3225] Book number: 4588 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Origianl Stereocard Photograph. "A Busy Market Square, Copenhagen, Denmark." Meadville, PA, Keystone View Company. # 13082 (405). Stereograph on gray board (7 x 3 1/2 inch) with commentary on the backside. Account of the city which has been a trade center since the days of the Vikings. Nice view of a downtown squares with carts and merchants preparing to sale. Fine. USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1290] Book number: 9213 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Origianl Stereocard Photograph. "An Active Volcano in Java." Meadville, PA, Keystone View Company. # 16400 (545). Stereograph on gray board (7 x 3 1/2 inch) with commentary on the backside about volcanos and the island of Java ca.1915. Image of the top of a volcananic cone blowing ash as four onlookers raising their arms, actually a striking image. Clean copy. Fine. USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1290] Book number: 9336 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Origianl Stereocard Photograph. "Looking South Over Docks and Forts at Port Arthur." New York, New York, Underwood & Underwood. 1904. Original stereograph on gray board (7 x 3 1/2 inch) with commentary on the backside about the role of Port Arthur and the Russians during the war. Image of the docks at the port with Chinese workers in the foreground and Russian military installations on the hillside. In fine condition. Fine. USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 | £UK 15.25 | JP¥ 2150] Book number: 11291 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Original Stereocard Photograph; General Blanco's Palace, Plaza De Armas, Havana New York, N.Y. Strohmeyer & Wyman, Publishers. 1898. General Blanco's Palace, Plaza de Armas, Havana. Sold only by Underwood & Underwood. The scene shows a man walking across a brick plaza with the two-story palace in the background. USD 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 | £UK 6.25 | JP¥ 860] Book number: 3914 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Original Stereocard Photograph; Street Scene, Port Said, Egypt Rochester, N.Y. Webster & Albee, Publishers. Circa 1900. The photograph shows a street scene with a horse drawn two-wheel cart in the foreground and two- and three-story buildings along the street. Several people in the scene, one holding an umbrella against the sun. Port Said is a seaport and coaling station on the Mediterranean end of the Suez Canal, Egypt. USD 12.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 | £UK 7.75 | JP¥ 1075] Book number: 4015 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Original Stereocard Photograph; Norwegian Scene Chicago, John Anderson Publishing Co.. Circa 1900. One in a series titled Norwegian Scenes, Towns, and Groups. Scene shows several couples in fine clothes, appear to be marriage couples. With a large group of people standing behind them with a church and another building in the background. Lettering at bottom of photo reads: Fem. Brudepar Ved Skeie Kirke. O. USD 12.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 | £UK 7.75 | JP¥ 1075] Book number: 4016 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Original Stereocard Photograph; Norwegian Village Chicago, John Anderson Publishing Co.. Circa 1900. One in a series titled Norwegian Scenes, Towns, and Groups. Scene shows a placid waterway with two-story buildings nearby and mountains in the background. Scene is Romsdal Valley, Oslo, Norway. USD 12.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 | £UK 7.75 | JP¥ 1075] Book number: 4018 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. | ||
| Original Stereocard Photograph; Norwegian Hotel Chicago, John Anderson Publishing Co.. Circa 1900. One in a series titled Norwegian Scenes, Towns, and Groups. Scene shows large table with several chairs around and two wine bottles on table; an ornate chandelier is overhead. An elaborately carved buffet, or sideboard, is against one wall. Lettering at bottom of photo reads: Spisesalen Holmenkollen Hotel. Hotel is near Oslo. USD 12.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 | £UK 7.75 | JP¥ 1075] Book number: 4019 Click here to order or inquire at Barry Cassidy Rare Books. |
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