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95 Hand-Colored Plates: The peoples of Russia, or description of the customs and costumes of the various nations of the Russian Empire. 2 Volume Folio Set.
1348 First edition. Fine condition filled with absolutely stunning hand colored plates (95/96), richly colored and providing a rich view of the different people of the Russian Empire at that time- a true work of art. Printed in Paris 1813, 2 Folio Volumes.
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1st Account of Lewis & Clark – Journal of the Voyages and Travels of a Corps of Discovery by Patrick Gass. First Edition 1807.
This earliest published firsthand account of the Lewis and Clark expedition
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1716. Palaestina, ex Monumentis Veteribus Illustrata. First Edition. – Mapping the Ancient Holy Land
This work is a milestone in biblical archaeology and comparative Semitic toponymy, laying the groundwork for 18th- and 19th-century studies.
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Dracula By Bram Stoker, First Photoplay Edition 1927.
A remarkable nearly fine copy with the original dust-jacket
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The Gospel of Wealth by Andrew Carnegie (First Edition Association Copy)
Inscribed by Carnegie to “The trusted custodian of all my wealth Robert Franks.” Robert Franks was Andrew Carnegie’s close friend and financial agent, responsible for distributing Carnegie’s money for pensions and philanthropic activities, serving as the president and director of the Carnegie Home Trust Company.
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Thielmann Kerver’s Roman Missal 1521 Finely Bound Folio – 1 of 2 Surviving Copies
According to USTC and Worldcat, only one copy of this edition exists in libraries.
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AUSTEN, Jane “Pride and Prejudice” [George Allen, London, 1895] Peacock Edition
“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen [George Allen, London, 1895]. Second printing of the iconic “Peacock Edition,” with gilt-stamped design by Hugh Thomson. Original dark green cloth, all edges gilt. Spine very slightly cocked; front hinge starting but holding; light rubbing to head and tail of spine. Gift inscription to rear of front free endpaper. A handsome copy of this celebrated illustrated edition. Very Good.
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On The Origin Of Species by Charles Darwin First Issue W/ Signed Letter
Includes a signed letter from Darwin to his property manager on December 4, 1865. Also included is a cut signature of Captain Robert Fitzroy, under whom Darwin served on the HMS Beagle.