First American manual for bookbinders

Heading: Author: Nicholson, James B. Title: A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding: Containing Full Instructions in the Different Branches of Forwarding, Gilding, and Finishing. Also, the Art of Marbling

First American manual on window-boxes. The word “Parlor” in the full title is a clue to when this book was introduced. Fascinating illustrations of Victorian window-boxes and other floral disp

Katie Clemson and Rosemay Simmons- ''The Complete Manual of Relief Printmaking: A Practical Guide to the Tols and Techniques of Loinocutting, Woodcutting and Wood Engraving''- first American edition,

A Manual of the Anatomy of Vertebrated Animals. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION by Thomas Henry Huxley. Published by New York: D. Appleton & Company. 1872 Original publishers red cloth hardback with gold gilt.

First: 14k gold American Waltham watch Co., white dial, jeweled manual wind and set movement, gold filled hunters case with applied multi-colored gold decoration. Second: Elgin open face pocket watch,

Trio of new unread historical diving helmet related books. The first is the American Dive Catalog Collection. This large hardcover book is a treasure trove of information on American made diving helme

A NASA publication of Results of the First United Stated Manned Orbital Space Flight manual from 1962. This manual covers detailed information on the spacecraft operations, support systems, launch com

A collection of vintage military editions including Practice for the Army Tests, Basic Field Manual Soldiers Handbook from 1941, Basic Field Manual First Aid for Soldiers from 1943, Military Order of

A collection of six vintage books, most relating to American local history. Scouting in Suffolk, 1910-1986, First Edition. Bernie Bookbinder, Long Island: People and Places, Past and Present, 1983. Lu

American Revolution First American Printing Of A Revolutionary War Battle Map "A View of the Present Seat of War, at and near New-York." 1777-Dated (Printed 1776) Revolutionary War Period, Printed Map

Darwin (Charles) On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, first American edition, half-title, bookplate, two small contemporary press-clippings laid down to front pastedown (2 others lo

American Revolution First American Printing of a Revolutionary War Battle Map Titled: "A VIEW of the Present Seat of War, at and near New-York." by Nathaniel Low, Printed by John Gill, Boston 1777-Dat

ELIOT (T.S.) For Lancelot Andrewes. Essay on Style and Order, first American edition, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY TO HIS COUSIN ELEANOR HINKLEY, inscribed on front free endpaper 'Eleanor Hinkley from

Waugh (Evelyn) They Were Still Dancing, first American edition, original cloth, light surface soiling to spine, dust-jacket, light toning to spine, a few short closed tears with creasing to head of sp

Vallette, Elie. THE DEPUTY COMMISSARY'S GUIDE WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF MARYLAND. Annapolis: Ann Catharine Green and Son, 1774. [2], iv, 248, [12] pp. + 1 engraved plate; title is engraved. Bound in mode

Title: Edward Lear. First American edition Book of Nonsense. Author: Edward Lear. A Book of Nonsense. Publishing: Philadelphia: Willis P. Hazard, 1863. Edition: First American edition. Oblong 8vo; 112

Barvo Walker(b. 1932)First American Rug Makersbronze, edition 3 of 30inscribed near base: BARVO / © 3/3022 1/2 x 19 x 13 in. (57.15 x 48.26 x 33.02 cm.), With Base: 24 1/2 x 20 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (62.2

Heading: Author: Bradley, Will H. Title: The Chap-Book (Twins) Place Published: Cambridge, MA Publisher:Stone and Kimball Date Published: 1894 Description: Color lithograph

NO RESERVE Christie (Agatha) Murder in Three Acts, hinge cracked, 1934; The Seven Dials Mystery, 1929; The Murder at the Vicarage, 1930, first American editions, original cloth, spines faded, chipped

Tolstoy (Count Lev Nikolayevich "Leo") Anna Karénina, first American edition, translated by Nathan Haskell Dole, 4pp. advertisements at end, floral endpapers, previous owner's ink inscriptions to

Heading: Author: Doughty, John & Thomas Title: The Cabinet of Natural History and American Rural Sports Place Published: Philadelphia Publisher:J. & T. Doughty Date Published: 1830; 1832

Dahl (Roald) Boy, first American edition, signed by the author on half-title, illustrations, original cloth-backed boards, dust-jacket, price label to upper flap, spine very slightly faded, near-fine

Tolkien, J.R.R. Group of J.R.R. Tolkien First American Editions. 4 Volumes. Includes: The Silmarillion (unclipped jacket, later printing); Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (sixteenth prin

Powell (Anthony) Afternoon Men, first American edition, original cloth, light staining to upper cover, dust-jacket, very light fading to spine, spine ends and corners chipped, short vertical split to