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Period: Mid-19th Century
"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 Mid-19th Century 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 Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

1 Volume. Richard Henry Stoddard, The Loves and Heroines of the Poets.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Richard Henry Stoddard, The Loves and Heroines of the Poets. Bound in full brown morocco with the covers and raised band spine displaying ornate gilt and open-tooled detail...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather

1st Edition of ‘Rural & Domestic Life of Germany’ by W Howitt -1842
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE FIRST EDITION hardback copy of ‘The Rural and Domestic Life of Germany with Characteristic Sketches of its Cities and Scenery, Collected in a General To...
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English Country Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

Casey's Infantry Tactics by Brig. Gen. Silas Casey, Three Volume Set, 1862
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Casey, Brig. Gen. Silas. Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, and Maneuvers of the Soldier, A company, line of Skirmishers, Battalion, Brigade, or Corps d'Armee. New York:...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Fabric, Paper

1848-1857 Dombey and Son, David Copperfield, Little Dorrit
Located in Bath, GB
The first editions in book form of three of Charles Dickens' best known novels. With 'David Copperfield' and 'Dombey and Son' present in early issues, and 'Little Dorrit' in its firs...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

The Crack Shot; or, Young Rifleman's Complete Guide by Edward C. Barber, 1868
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Barber, Edward C. The Crack Shot; or, Young Rifleman's Complete Guide: Being a Treatise on the Use of the Rifle, With Rudimentary and Finishing Lessons; Including a Full Description ...
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American Late Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Fabric, Paper

William Wordsworth a Biography by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
William Wordsworth a Biography by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856. London: W. & F. G. Cash, 1856. Red Calf leather and cloth bound gilt hardcover with gilt ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper, Leather

"A Biography of William Wordsworth" by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856
Located in valatie, NY
A Biography of William Wordsworth by Edwin Paxton Hood. London: W. & F.G. Cash, 1856. Calf and cloth bound hardcover with gilt edge. 508 pp. William...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

1837-52 A History of British Birds, Indigenous and Migratory
By William MacGillivray 1
Located in Bath, GB
A Zaehnsdorf bound set of this impressive work on the birds of Britain, the first edition, illustrated. The first edition. Complete in five volumes. Bound by Zaehnsdorf. A compre...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

Antique Sheet Music 'Drums & Trumpets or a Parade in Broadway', circa 1865
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique sheet music 'Drums & Trumpets or a Parade in Broadway' by F.B. Helmsmüller. Color front cover illustration of band instruments arrayed on g...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

Polynesian Researches, During a Residence of Nearly Six Years '2 vol.'
Located in Langweer, NL
Two volumes 'Polynesian Researches, during a Residence of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands' by William Ellis. Second edition, 2 engraved maps, o...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

4 Volumes. Oliver Goldsmith, The Works.
Located in New York, NY
4 Volumes. Oliver Goldsmith, The Works. Edited by Peter Cunningham. Bound in 3/4 vellum, marbled boards, marbled endpapers, red edges, and gilt spines. Published: London: John Murray...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather

3 Volumes. Isaac Disraeli, Curiosities of Literature.
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Isaac Disraeli, Curiosities of Literature. Bound in full tan calf. The covers and raised band spines display gilt-tooling with brown and green morocco labels. All edges ar...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather

Three volumes, Dios y sus obras(…). Barcelona, J. Verdaguer, 1843 and 1841.
Located in Madrid, ES
Three volumes, God and his works (…). Barcelona, J. Verdaguer, 1843 and 1841. Set of three bound volumes matching (with title and numbers 1, 2 and 4 on the spine) the books: -God an...
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Spanish Other Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Other

Surtees, Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds, First Edition in the Original 12 Parts 1864
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: SURTEES, Robert Smith. Title: Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds. Publisher: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1864-65. Description: first edition in the original 12 parts, 24 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century 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 Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather

Trollope, Paul the Pope & Paul the Friar, First Edition 1861 Leather Bound!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: TROLLOPE, T. Adolphus. Title: Paul The Pope and Paul The Friar. A Story of An Interdict. Publisher: London: Chapman & Hall, 1861. Description: First edition. 1 vol....
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather

3 Volumes. Henry Hallam, View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages.
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Henry Hallam, View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages. Bound in full tree calf. The covers and raised band spines display gilt-tooling with red and green morocc...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather

1868 The Moonstone
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful first edition set of Wilkie Collin's important sensation mystery novel, very scarce to see a set of all first editions volumes. The sought after first edition, first sta...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

Odes and Sonnets Illustrades
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Poetry antique book by unknown author, with Odes and Sonnets illustrades, in a perfect beautiful original binding. I kept it for me for long time:...
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English Other Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

Waverley Novels in 50 Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Boston, 1857
Located in Southampton, NY
Excellent and complete set of 50 Volumes of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1857; The Household Edition. Finely bo...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

1 Volume. Walton & Cotton, The Complete Angler.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Walton & Cotton, The Complete Angler. Bound by Bayntun in 3/4 tn calf and marbled boards. The Spine displays raised bands, figurine panel details, bordering, and label lett...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather

Two volumes: Geographical Atlas of Spain (…) and General Dictionary...
Located in Madrid, ES
Two volumes: Geographical Atlas of Spain (…) and General Dictionary of all Peoples. Editors Gaspar y Roig. Spain, Madrid, 1864 and 1862. Two volumes framed in a similar way, with l...
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Spanish Other Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Other

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 Mid-19th Century Books

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Glass, 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 Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

3 Volumes. G.N. Wright, The People's Gallery of Engravings.
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. G.N. Wright, The People's Gallery of Engravings. Bound by John Mylrea in 3/4 red calf and marbled boards bordered in floral open-tooling. The spines display a black morocc...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather

19th Century Two Italian Volumes Monumenti Di Tutti I Popoli by Ernest Breton
Located in Sofia, BG
Two volumes 'Monumenti di tutti i popoli" written by Breton in Italian language. Quite good condition with some light traces of moisture between pages. Published in 1844 and 1846.
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

Regency Brass Mounted Country House Library Long Arm or Book Reach, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
This beautifully engineered and constructed library accessory is in good working condition. It is a rare piece and would have originated from a lar...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Mahogany

1840 Visits to Remarkable Places: Old Halls, Battle Fields, and Scenes
Located in Bath, GB
An extra illustrated example of the first series of Howitt's guide to the scenery of England, in beautiful half morocco bindings by Zaehnsdorf. First Edition, Illustrated, Leather B...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

Pompeiana; The Topography, Edifices, and Ornaments of Pompeii Sir Wm. Gell 1837
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pompeiana The Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii by Sir William Gell, complete in two 1/4 leather tall octavo volumes with marbleized boards. 82 full page engraved plates ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam 3 Volumes Leatherbound
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hallam's View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages, complete in 3 leather bound octavo volumes with marbleized boards. The volumes contain the bookplate of former owner, Cha...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

San Francisco Directory 1856
Located in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Directory 1856 Complete in 138 numbered pages, Spine covered in leather with gold letters covers are board in original boards, decorated with commercial advertisements ...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

California and Its Gold Regions by Fayette Robinson
Located in San Francisco, CA
California and Its Gold Regions by Fayette Robinson 137 pages, small octavo Published New York: Stringer & Townsend 222 Broadway. 1849. First Edition Beautifully rebound in gilt-tool...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Three Years in California by J. D. Borthwick
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three Years in California by J. D. Borthwick Published William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London 1857, First Edition Bound in 3/4 leather and marbleized boards, gilt tooled spi...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

The Annals of San Francisco, California Its Great City
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Annals of San Francisco, California Its Great City by Frank Soule, John H. Gihon, M.D. and James Nisbet Published New York: D. Appleton & Company 346 Broadway San Francisco: Mont...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

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