Rare Books from the Rodebaugh Collection 2006-11-06 Auction - 183 Price Results - B.S. Slosberg, Inc. Auctioneers in PA
4036: Blair. Short & Faithful Narrative….Revival of Rel4012: Markham, J. and G. Jeffries and Discreet Indians.4066: 18th C. American manuscript surveyor's journal.
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Rare Books from the Rodebaugh Collection

RARE BOOK AND EPHEMERA SALE... B.S. SLOSBERG, INC. GALLERY AUCTION MONDAY, NOV. 6, 2006, 7 P.M. 2501 E. ONTARIO ST. PHILA, PA 19134 180+ lots to represent a singular opportunity not to be missed for all collectors of Quaker and Mid-Atlantic region/other US vintage and rare imprints!! THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE PAUL RODEBAUGH OF WEST CHESTER, PA, To include comprehensive and important offerings in: US and British Quaker history; early Penna., New Jersey, Ohio & other Quaker imprints; early West Chester (PA) imprints; Chester County Quaker & other history/genealogy/religion/biography/natural & art history; important Chester County & other Quaker authors (incl. Bayard Taylor; Henry Shoemaker, et al.); vintage & modern Quaker serials (incl. “The Child’s Friend”, 1866-79 [nearly complete run); 18/19 C. US history/travel narratives; 18/19 C. Chester County Quaker & other day books/ledgers/professional record books/friendship books & other manuscripts; vintage printed ephemera/pamphlets; Together with selections from the library of a New Jersey collector.
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Holliday. Introduction to Fortification: Holliday, Rev. F. Introduction to Fortification & Gunnery. London: 1774. 2nd Ed. 8VO., 284 pp. w/fold out plates. Condition: some plates loose; Original leather binding in poor condition.
4000: Holliday. Introduction to FortificationEst. $75-$100
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Pyle. Book of Pirates. NY 1921: Pyle, Howard. Book of Pirates. NY 1921 4 TO., 247 pp. Illus Together with: color plates by the author. Condition: Clean complete copy. Spine faded.
4003: Pyle. Book of Pirates. NY 1921Est. $75-$100
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Emmons. Geological Guide Book: Emmons, Samuel Franklin. Geological Guide Book for an Excursion to the Rocky Mountains. NY: 1894. 4 TO. 480 pp. Illus. w/map & engravings (binding poor). Together with: Lindgren, Waldemar. The
4004: Emmons. Geological Guide BookEst. $50-$75
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Literary Museum, 1797. West Chester...: The Literary Museum, West Chester, PA, Derrick & Sharples, 1797. 8 VO, (spine worn), orig. binding, lacks 1 illustration. Literary, science & medical. (very good condition)
4005: Literary Museum, 1797. West Chester...Est. $75-$100
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Rupp, The Geographical Catechism: Rupp, I. Daniel. The Geographical Catechism of Pennsylvania, and the Western States... Harrisburg, 1836. 4 TO. 384pp. Complete; modern plain simulated leather binding; foxing and page warping
4005A: Rupp, The Geographical CatechismEst. $75-$150
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Barton. Memoirs of David Rittenhouse….: Barton, William. Memoirs of David Rittenhouse…. Sundry philosophical papers etc. Phila.; 1813. 8VO, frontis, 614 pp. (some wear & stains, needs binding. Interior VG. ) William Darlington's copy
4007: Barton. Memoirs of David Rittenhouse….Est. $100-$150
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Johnson. A Guide to Homeopathic Practice: (Homeopathy) Johnson, I.D. A Guide to Homeopathic Practice: For Use of Families. Phila. 1913. 8VO)., 494 pp., Together with:Johnson's Theraputic Key, 1899, and with Johnson's "How To Save The Baby",
4008: Johnson. A Guide to Homeopathic PracticeEst. $50-$75
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(Delaware) Letters of Paul and Amicus: (Delaware) Letters of Paul and Amicus: Originally published in the Christian Repository. Wilmington, Del., 1823. 8 VO., 512 pp., (orig. leather considerably worn; internally fine)
4011: (Delaware) Letters of Paul and AmicusEst. $50-$75
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Hafen, Leroy R.The Life of Thomas Fitzpatrick: Broken Hand: Hafen, Leroy R. The Life of Thomas Fitzpartick: Mountain Man, Guide, and Indian Agent. Denver: Old West Pub. Co. 1973. 8 VO., 359 pp. Illustrated. Limited Edition # 72 of 200 copies
4014: Hafen, Leroy R.The Life of Thomas FitzpatrickEst. $75-$125
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Shoemaker. Black Forest Souvenirs: Shoemaker, Henry W. Black Forest Souvenirs. Collected in Northern Pennsylvania. Reading: 1914. 8 VO. 406 pp. Illustrated. Inscribed by the author. Very good condition.
4015: Shoemaker. Black Forest SouvenirsEst. $50-$75
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Shoemaker. More Allegheny Episodes: Shoemaker, Henry W. More Allegheny Episodes Legends & Traditions in the Pennsylvania Mountains. Altoona: 1924. 8 VO., 544 pp. Well illustrated. (excellent copy). Together with: Shoemaker, H.W.,
4016: Shoemaker. More Allegheny EpisodesEst. $100-$150
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Shoemaker. El Dorado Found, etc.: Shoemaker, Henry W. El Dorado Found. The Central Pennsylvania Highlands. A Tourist's Survey. Altoona: 1917. 8 VO., 144 pp. Profusely illus. w/photos. Together with: Shoemaker, H.W. Story of the
4017: Shoemaker. El Dorado Found, etc.Est. $100-$150
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Comfort,J.W. Thomsonian Practice of Midwifery: (Medical) Comfort, J.W. Thomsonian Practive of Midwifery And Treatment Peculiar to Women & Children. Phila: 1845. 8 vo. Original full Leather & Label (front cover loose) 215pp. Moderate Foxing.
4018: Comfort,J.W. Thomsonian Practice of MidwiferyEst. $100-$150
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Shoemaker, Henry W. In The Seven Mountains.: Shoemaker, Henry W. In the Seven Mountains: Legends in Pennsylvania. Reading: 1913, 8 vo. Illus. 476pp. Very Good Copy
4019: Shoemaker, Henry W. In The Seven Mountains.Est. $50-$75
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Underwood, Sara A. Automatic or Spirit Writing: Underwood, Sara A. Automatic or Spirit Writing with other psychic experiences. Chicago: 1896. 8 VO., 349pp. Photo frontispc. & 2 pages of spirit writing. Fine copy.
4020: Underwood, Sara A. Automatic or Spirit WritingEst. $100-$125
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(American Poetry) Read, Thomas Buchanan.: (American Poetry) Read, Thomas Buchanan. A Summer Story, Sheridan's Ride & other poems. Phila. 1865. First Edition, with an autograph stanza, signed by the author. Together with, "Drifting", Phila:
4022: (American Poetry) Read, Thomas Buchanan.Est. $400-$600