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Period: 1850s
Plays & Poems of Shakespeare A J Valpy Pictorial Edition 10 Vol Antique Book Set
Located in Dayton, OH
The Plays and Poems of Shakespeare According to the Improved Text of Edmund Malone - Edited by A.J. Valpy - Valpy's Pictorial Edition - Volumes I-X of XV - Published by Henry G. Bohn...
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Antique 1850s Books

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Fabric, Paper

19th Century Hand Written Persian Book
Located in London, GB
19th century oil on board of a Blacksmith Of rectangular form, the papier Mache and ebonised cover is finely painted, covered in flowers and a circular motif to the central section...
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Unknown Folk Art Antique 1850s Books

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Paper

The Works of William H. Prescott - 11 vols. - IN A FULL POLISHED CALF BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PRESCOTT, William H.. TITLE: The Works of William H. Prescott. Ferdinand & Isabella - Philip The Second - Charles The Fifth - Conquest Of Peru - Conquest Of Mexico. PUBLIS...
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British Antique 1850s Books

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Leather

The Life of George Washington by Jared Sparks, Later Printing, 1854
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Sparks, Jared. The Life of George Washington. Auburn and Buffalo: Miller Orton & Mulligan, 1854. Later printing. Two volumes in one. Octavo. Rebound in 1/4 brown leather and cloth boards, with gilt titles, tooling, and raised bands. New archival cloth slipcase. Presented is a later edition of Jared Sparks’ esteemed biography, The Life of George Washington. First published in 1839, Sparks’ The Life of George Washington is one of the earliest and most intimate biographies of our first President. This printing was published in Auburn and Buffalo by Miller Orton & Mulligan, in 1854. Impressively detailed, the biography is embellished with 14 engraved plates of portraits, views, and battle plans...
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American Federal Antique 1850s Books

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Leather, Paper

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Second Ed., Tipped-in Signature, 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter, A Romance. Boston: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, 1850. Printed Cambridge: Metcalf and Company. Second edition...
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American Antique 1850s Books

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Paper

Nelson's Guide to the City of New York and its Neighbourhood, 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
"Nelson's Guide to the City of New York and its Neighbourhood," published in 1858 by T. Nelson in London and New York, serves as an invaluable resource for exploring the historical a...
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Antique 1850s Books

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Paper

Adolphus Trollope, Girlhood of Catherine De' Medici. 1st Ed 1856 Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: TROLLOPE, T. Adolphus. TITLE: The Girlhood of Catherine De' Medici. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1856. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8" x 5-3/8", fronti...
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British Antique 1850s Books

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Leather

Christmastide: Its History, Festivities and Carols, by William Syndys, 1852
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Syndys, William. Christmastide: Its History, Festivities and Carols. London: John Russell Smith, [nd, 1852]. Illustrated with hand-colored engravings. Oc...
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English Antique 1850s Books

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Paper

"The Annals of San Francisco" Leather Bound Book, 1855
Located in San Francisco, CA
"The Annals of San Francisco" Leather Bound Book, 1855 Published by Appleton & Co, NY First Edition By Frank Soule, John H. Giron, MD, and James Nisbet
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Antique 1850s Books

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Leather

The Life of Israel Putnam by William Cutter, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Cutter, William. The Life of Israel Putnam, Major-General in the Army of the American Revolution, Compiled from the Best Authorities. New York: Derby & Jackson, 1859. Later printing....
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Antique 1850s Books

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Leather, Paper

Trollope, A Decade of Italian Women, First Edition, 2 Vols. 1859 Leather Bound!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: TROLLOPE, T. Adolphus. Title: A Decade of Italian Women. Publisher: London: Chapman & Hall, 1859. Description: First Edition. 2 vols., 7-15/16" x 5-3/8", frontis po...
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British Antique 1850s Books

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Leather

Life and Liberty in America by Charles Mackay, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Mackay, Charles. Life and Liberty in America: or, Sketches of a Tour in the United States and Canada, in 1857-8. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1859. Octavo. Illustrated with ten engra...
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American Antique 1850s Books

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Leather, Fabric, Paper

1853-86 The Collected Works of Cuthbert Bede
By Cuthbert Bede
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful fine set of the collected first editions works of Cuthbert Bede, pen name of Edward Bradley, a set of his scarce novels uniformly bound by Bickers. A very smart first ed...
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British Antique 1850s Books

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Paper

1858 The Story of Jack and the Giants
By Richard Doyle
Located in Bath, GB
An exciting retelling of Jack the Giant Killer, beautifully illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle, a smart copy. A vivid retelling of 'The Story of Ja...
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British Antique 1850s Books

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Paper

Sculptural Bookstand for Giffen & Giffen
By Giffen & Giffen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and sculptural bookstand made almost entirely of long patinated copper-plated steel rods twisted in such a fashion to create an esthetic yet structurally strong frame.
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American Arts and Crafts Antique 1850s Books

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Steel

1850 Two-Volume Set of Lord Byron's Illustrated Works
By William Anderson, Lord Byron
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1850 two volume set of Byron's Works, printed by A. Fullerton, Edinburgh. Scarlet Morocco leather & gilt bound set filled with superb steel engravings of Italy, etc. Lord Byron's hom...
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Scottish Victorian Antique 1850s Books

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Leather, Paper

Fanny Burney, Diary & Letters of Madame D'arblay, in a Full Leather Binding 1854
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: BURNEY, Fanny - Madame D'arblay. Title: Diary and Letters of Madame D'arblay. Publisher: London: for Henry Colburn, 1854. Description: NEW EDITION. 7 vols., 6-11/16...
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British Antique 1850s Books

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Leather

Surtees, Handley Cross, First Illustrated Edition in the Original 17 Parts 1853
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: SURTEES, Robert Smith. Title: Handley Cross; or Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt. Publsiher: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1853-54. First Illustrated Edition In The Original 17 Parts, 17 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech...
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British Antique 1850s Books

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Paper

Surtees, Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour, First Edition in the Original Parts - 1853
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SURTEES, Robert Smith. TITLE: Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour. PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1853. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION IN THE ORIGINAL 12/13 PARTS, 13 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech...
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British Antique 1850s Books

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Leather

Framed Watercolor By Illustrator John Leech
Located in Essex, MA
A famous illustrator and caricaturist best known for his illustrations for Punch magazine. He died at age 47 in 1864. Titled " Master George and The Dragon Flies". "A Caution to Youn...
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English Antique 1850s Books

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Glass, Paper

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Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1906. DESCRIPTION: THE WINCHESTER EDITION. 10 vo...
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"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston. A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
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Green Escapes, The Guide to Secret Urban Gardens
Located in New York, NY
An insider's guide to the world's greatest 'secret' gardens, green spaces, and pocket parks tucked away in cities around the globe Cities everywhere are graced with charming but...
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1839-1877 The Works of Charles Dickens
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful and very clean and bright set of works by renowned author Charles Dickens. In a tree calf Mansell binding. Five volumes. From the renowned English writer and social crit...
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19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand forged bear trap with extra-large pan, serrated jaws attached by rivets. Unique chain attachment opposite the pan toggle. From the patina and wear this one appears to have been "a found" piece from the early 19th or 18th century. Period: First half 19th century or 19th century Size: 9" jaws; overall 6" x 32" x 12" H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. antique hunting traps...
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New Life for the Noble Tree: Masterworks by George Nakashima 'Sotheby's'
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of a sale held at Sotheby’s, New York, on December 15, 2006, showcasing the Arthur and Evelyn Krosnick collection of George Nakashima furniture and lighting, or actually the second collection, as the first—112 pieces-- was completely destroyed by fire in 1989. George Nakashima essentially stopped what he was doing and focused on rebuilding the collection replacing the lost items with what he deemed better examples, owing to his own technical and artistic maturation, though many were completed under the guidance of his daughter, Mira, after George passed away in 1990. Highlights include an important “Arlyn” table, lot 313, that fetched $822,000 (a record for the artist) on a pre-sale estimate of $300,000-$500,000; a superb “Minguren II” table that brought $180,000; a magnificent “Arlyn II” coffee table that sold for $204,000; and a set of eight Conoid chairs that sold for $96,000. The catalog of the Krosnick sale remains a touchstone for collectors interested in the work of George Nakashima. 103 pages with 85 lots, mostly with full color illustrations, printed wrappers. Price results...
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19th Century English Hand-Carved Bread Board
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bread board made from sycamore. the border is hand carved with the word bread and a hand-carved design of oak leaves and acor...
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English Victorian Antique 1850s Books

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Works of Shakespere Imperial Edition by Charles Knight Vol i with Golden Edges
Located in Doha, QA
This unique book is very rare and terrific edition which goes back to late 19th century, approximately 1870-1875. This is one of two volumes of Complete Works of W. Shakespeare. This...
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English High Victorian Antique 1850s Books

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19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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"The Second World War, " Chartwell Edition by Winston Churchill
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Nature, Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
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The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson by Dewitt C. Peters, First Edition, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Peters, Dewitt C. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, The Nestor of the Rocky Mountains From Facts Narrated by Himself. New York W. R. C. Clark & Meeker, 1859. Illustrated by Arth...
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Antique Victorian Family Bible c.1850 Leather Bound
Located in London, GB
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The Works Of The Late Edgar Allan Poe With A Memoir. 4 vols. - 1856
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POE, Edgar Allen. TITLE: The Works Of The Late Edgar Allan Poe With A Memoir. PUBLISHER: NY: Redfield, 1856. DESCRIPTION: 4 vols., 7-3/8" x 5-1/8", memoir by Rufus Wilmot...
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The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith in 4 Tooled Leatherbound Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) in 4 gilt tooled leatherbound volumes. Published: New York G.P. Putnam & Company, 10 Park Place, 1854. A nice set of selected...
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Washington IRVING. The Life of George Washington. ALL FIRST EDITIONS. 5 VOLUMES
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: IRVING, Washington TITLE: The Life of George Washington. PUBLISHER: NY: G. P. Putnam & Co., 1855/7. DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST EDITIONS. 5 vols., 9-1/2" x 6-5/16", illustrated...
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The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, 1851, (2) vols., Benson J. Lossing
By S. Harper Brothers
Located in Morristown, NJ
(2) vols., by Benson J. Lossing. ...Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence. Two volumes, the first i...
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American Victorian Antique 1850s Books

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DICKENS, Charles. A Christmas Carol. (1855 - THIRTEENTH EDITION)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury & Evans, 1855. DESCRIPTION: THIRTEENTH EDITION. 1 vol., ...
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Adventures in the Wilds of the United States, by Charles Lanman, 1856
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lanman, Charles. Adventures in the Wilds of the United States and British American Provinces. Philadelphia: John W. Moore, 1856. 2 volumes, 8vo. In original red cloth pictorial gilt ...
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Thirlwall, Connop, a History of Greece. 8 Vols. in a Fine Full Leather Binding!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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