RARE 1781 YOUNG MISSES MAGAZINE BOOK Rare book by the title 'Young Misses Magazine containing dialogue between a governess and several young ladies of quality'. The book published in 1781 for C. Elliot in Parliament-square is comprised of volumes three and four bound together. Please inquire for additional information and/or a shipping quote.
Circa: 1781
 

BOOK OF DAYS OWNED BY ULYSSES S. GRANT Book from the personal library of Ulysses S. Grant as indicated by the bookplate. The book by the title 'The Book of Days Vol. 1 Jan. to June' was originally given to Grant in 1866 by the Citizens of the city of Boston in appreciation for his military service. Please inquire with your questions and/or if you would like a shipping quote.
 

TWO BOOKS BY ERICA JONG, AUTOGRAPHED Two books by Erica Jong including 'Fear of Flying'which is inscribed by Erica Jong in blue ink 'For Jim-Come fly with me-with all good wishes & much friendship-Erica'. The book with dustjacket is a book club edition. The book binding and interior text are in fine condition. The dust jacket is in good condition over-all with some tears, the largest of which is 1.5" in length. The dust jacket also has some fold creases. The second book by Erica Jong is 'Loveroot' and is signed by her in blue ink. Stated on the copyright page is 'First Edition'. The book and dust jacket are in excellent condition with just a few very small wrinkles on the dust jacket. The price quoted is for both books. Please inquire if you have additional questions or would like a shipping quote.
 

1893 ECUADOR BOTANY BOOK BY SODIRO Ecuador botany book titled 'Cryptogamae' by Aloisio Sodiro. The book contains information on important and rare flora of Ecuador published by Typis Universitatis of Quiti in 1893. The book contains 656 numbered pages plus an index and seven lithographic plates at the end. The binding appears to be original with marbled paper covered boards and red leather covered spine with gilt lettering. The binding is in fair to good condition with rubbed wear especially on the edges and bumped corners. There is written a later ownership inscription in ink on the first blank page. The interior text is in fine condition with the pages tannish in color. There are some spots of discoloration to some of the first pages of the book. Please inquire with additional questions and/or for a shipping quote.
Circa: 1893
 

RARE BOOKS WRITINGS OF MARK TWAIN, SIGNED Rare Writings of Mark Twain autographed by Mark Twain. Also signed by co-author of the set Charles Dudley Warner. This is set number 30 of 512 sets published by the American Publishing Company of Hartford, Ct. in 1903. Comprised of 18 volumes of 25. Volumes 7,8,12, 15, 17, 19 and 24 are missing. The bindings are by Haddon & Co. Eight bindings are in good or better condition. The other bindings are in fair condition with various condition issues. The interior pages are in fine condition over-all with an occasional light spot of discoloration now and then. Please contact for additional information and/or inquiry about shipping costs.
Circa: 1903
 

LIMITED EDITION BOOK LE MORT BY BATAILLE Book titled 'LE MORT' by Georges Bataille and published by Jean Jacques Pauvert. The book is a limited edition copy published in 1967 and is in excellent condition with an inscription on the front free page and a couple of bits of wear on the corners of the slip case. The cover is a bit toned. Please inquire if you have questions or would like a shipping quote.
Circa: 1967
 

1872 BOOK ON THE KU-KLUX CLAN CONSPIRACY Historical 1872 First Edition book titled 'TESTIMONY TAKEN BY THE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO THE CONDITION OF AFFAIRS IN THE LATE INSURRECTIONARY STATES'. This volume contains the report pertaining to testimony taken by the committee in relation to Ku-Klux Klan activity in South Carolina. Other volumes of which this is one volume from the 13 volume set contain testimony in relation to Ku-Klux Klan activity in other southern states. This volume contains fascinating content in interrogatory question and answer form of first-person testimony and includes negro testimony concerning the Klan as well as others with knowledge of who have had personal interaction with the Klan. The volume is comprised of pages 597-1283 (almost 700 pages). The book is bound in a dark brown colored cloth binding. There is some wear to the binding mostly along the edges of the spine and near or at the corners of the cover. There is also some staining of the binding. The interior is in fine condition. The pages are creamy white in color with occasional light staining which is mostly marginal on some of the pages. The book measures 9"h x 6"w x 2" thick.
Circa: 1872