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Spain and the Spaniards.

Amicis, Edmondo de; Translated by Stanley Rhoads Yarnall [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Spain and the Spaniards.

Philadelphia : Henry T. Coates & Co, 1895.

Early American edition of this exceptional piece of travel writing translated from the original Italian; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, two volumes, publisher’s decorated boards, top edge gilt, original silk ribbons, frontispiece of The Immaculate Conception, by Murillo to Vol. I and the Fountain in the Court of Lions, Albambra to Vol.Continue reading "Spain and the Spaniards."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145934

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An Old New England Town: Sketches of Life, Scenery, Character.

Child, Frank Samuel [William Tecumseh Sherman]

An Old New England Town: Sketches of Life, Scenery, Character.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1895.

Limited edition de Luxe of this sketch of Old New England towns; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, bound in three-quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling in six compartments within gilt raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Judge Roger M. Sherman, illustrated with tissue-guardedContinue reading "An Old New England Town: Sketches of Life, Scenery, Character."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146273

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Hunting In Many Lands; American Big Game in Its Haunts; Trail and Camp-Fire: The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club.

Roosevelt, Theodore and George Bird Grinnell [Editors]

Hunting In Many Lands; American Big Game in Its Haunts; Trail and Camp-Fire: The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club.

New York : Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 1895-1906.

First editions of three popular titles in the Boone and Crockett Club series, edited by Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell. Octavo, three volumes bound in three quarter levant morocco over marbled boards by Adams bindery with gilt titles and decorations depicting a variety of big game animals to the spine in six compartments withinContinue reading "Hunting In Many Lands; American Big Game in Its Haunts; Trail and Camp-Fire: The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-151481

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Magdala: The Story of the Abyssinian Campaign of 1866-7.

Stanley, Henry M

Magdala: The Story of the Abyssinian Campaign of 1866-7.

London : Sampson Low, Marston & Company, 1896.

First edition of the second part of the ‘Coomassie and Magdala’ volume. Octavo, original leather binding, illustrated with a map of the British expedition and numerous drawings by Melton Prior and other artists. In very good condition. Library bookplate to the front pastedown with the Latin motto ‘Vicilans Non Cadet’ – ‘The vigilant man fallsContinue reading "Magdala: The Story of the Abyssinian Campaign of 1866-7."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-145193

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The Cruise of the ‘Antarctic’ to the South Polar Regions.

Bull, Henrik Johan

The Cruise of the ‘Antarctic’ to the South Polar Regions.

London : Edward Arnold, 1896.

First edition of Antarctic pioneer Henrik Johan Bull’s account of his voyage aboard the steamship ‘Antarctic’ in search of the elusive Right whale which, arguably, put the first men on the continent. Octavo, original pictorial cloth with gilt titles to the spine, gilt vignette of the ‘Antarctic’ to the front panel, frontispiece by W.L. WyllieContinue reading "The Cruise of the ‘Antarctic’ to the South Polar Regions."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-111093

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“Farthest North” Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship Fram 1893-96 and of a Fifteen Months’ Sleigh Journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen with an Appendix by Otto Sverdrup Captain of the Fram.

Nansen, Fridtjof

“Farthest North” Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship Fram 1893-96 and of a Fifteen Months’ Sleigh Journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen with an Appendix by Otto Sverdrup Captain of the Fram.

Westminster : Archibald Constable and Company, 1897.

First English editions of this “remarkable achievement in Polar exploration” (PMM). Octavo, two volumes, original publisher’s pictorial green cloth over boards, front panels blocked in gilt with a design of the Fram to volume one and with design of dogs, sledge and driver to volume two, gilt titles to the spine, tissue-guarded etched portrait frontispieceContinue reading "“Farthest North” Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship Fram 1893-96 and of a Fifteen Months’ Sleigh Journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen with an Appendix by Otto Sverdrup Captain of the Fram."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148923

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The History of Our Own Times in South Africa.

Wilmot, Alexander

The History of Our Own Times in South Africa.

London : J. C. Juta & Co, 1897-1899.

First edition of Wilmot’s authoritative history of the development of South Africa. Octavo, three volumes, original cloth with gilt titles to the spines. In near fine condition with rubbing to the extremities.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-116824

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Nippur or Explorations and Adventures on the Euphrates: The Narrative of the University of Pennsylvania Expedition to Babylonia in the Years 1888-1890.

Peters, James Punnett

Nippur or Explorations and Adventures on the Euphrates: The Narrative of the University of Pennsylvania Expedition to Babylonia in the Years 1888-1890.

New York and London : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1897.

First edition of this detailed account of the University of Pennsylvania’s 1888–1890 expedition to Babylonia. Octavo, two volumes, original publisher’s red cloth with gilt titles to the spine, front panel vignette of an Egyptian hieroglyph stamped in gilt, top edges gilt, tissue-guarded frontispieces, illustrated with maps, including folding and a pocket map in the rearContinue reading "Nippur or Explorations and Adventures on the Euphrates: The Narrative of the University of Pennsylvania Expedition to Babylonia in the Years 1888-1890."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-149174

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A Chinese Biographical Dictionary.

Giles, Herbert A

A Chinese Biographical Dictionary.

London : Bernard Quaritch and Shanghai: Kelly & Walsh, Limited, 1898.

First edition of Giles’ Prix Julien award-winning work which “enjoys pride of place in the history of Chinese bilingual dictionaries as the authoritative source for the Wade-Giles system of Romanization” (Yong and Peng). Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, original publisher’s wrappersContinue reading "A Chinese Biographical Dictionary."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-138772

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The Last Days of Pompeii.

Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George

The Last Days of Pompeii.

Chicago and New York : Rand, McNally & Company, 1899.

Finely bound example of Bulwer-Lytton’s most celebrated work, a classic of historical fiction and the basis for the 1935 Hollywood film of the same name directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and Merian C. Cooper. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles and elaborate detailing to the spine, front and rear panels, top edge gilt, tissue-guardedContinue reading "The Last Days of Pompeii."

$225.00

Item Number: RRB-148895

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The Rhine From Rotterdam to Constance: Handbook for Travellers.

Baedeker, Karl

The Rhine From Rotterdam to Constance: Handbook for Travellers.

Leipsic : Karl Baedeker, Publishers, 1900.

Revised edition of Baedeker’s classic standard guidebook to the Rhine Valley. Octavo, original boards, ribbon bound in, all edges marbled, illustrated with numerous folding maps. Fine in the scarce original dust jacket which is in very good condition.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-12042

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Sailing Alone Around the World.

Slocum, Captain Joshua

Sailing Alone Around the World.

New York : The Century Company, 1900.

First edition of “the finest single-handed adventure story yet written” (Seafarer). Octavo, original blue cloth, pictorially stamped in silver and green, top edge gilt. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Spray New London July 10th 1900 Joshua Slocum.” In very good condition. Illustrated by Thomas FogartyContinue reading "Sailing Alone Around the World."

$10,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146030

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London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria.

Churchill, Winston Spencer

London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria.

London : Longmans, Green, 1900.

First edition of Churchill’s fourth book and personal record of his impressions during the first five months of the Second Boer War. Octavo, in original cloth, with three folding maps (one printed in color). In very good condition, owner’s small name. A nice example.

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-140931

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Sailing Alone Around the World.

Slocum, Captain Joshua

Sailing Alone Around the World.

New York : The Century Company, 1900.

First edition of “the finest single-handed adventure story yet written” (Seafarer). Octavo, original blue cloth, pictorially stamped in silver and green, top edge gilt. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Spray New Jamestown July 22nd 1900 Joshua Slocum.” In very good condition. Illustrated by Thomas FogartyContinue reading "Sailing Alone Around the World."

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149006

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Lives of the Hunted.

Seton-Thompson, Ernest

Lives of the Hunted.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901.

First edition of this collection of stories. Octavo, original cloth, with over 200 drawings. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To S.D. Green with best wishes of Ernest Seton-Thompson.” Seton Thompson has added a drawing of a bear paw. In near fine condition.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-79038

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First on the Antarctic Continent: Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900.

Borchgrevink, Carsten E

First on the Antarctic Continent: Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900.

London : George Newnes, Limited, 1901.

First edition of Borchgrevink’s detailed account of the first expedition to establish a base on the main body of the continent. Octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titles and explorer to the spine, gilt titles to the front panel with ship vignette in gilt and silver, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded photogravure portrait frontispiece, 32Continue reading "First on the Antarctic Continent: Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148927

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Highways and Byways in East Anglia.

Dutt, William A. [William T. Sherman]

Highways and Byways in East Anglia.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1901.

Early edition of this guide to the highways and byways of East Anglia; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece of Caister Church, illustrated with a folding map and numerous engravings by Joseph Pennell. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown beneath his ownership signature. InContinue reading "Highways and Byways in East Anglia."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-145951

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The First Men in the Moon.

Wells, H.G. [Buzz Aldrin]

The First Men in the Moon.

Indianapolis : The Bowen-Merrill Company Publishers, 1901.

First edition of Wells’s classic work of science fiction. Octavo, original publisher’s gilt-decorated blue cloth, illustrated with plates by E. Hering. With a card signed by Buzz Aldrin laid in which reads, “No Dream Is Too High For Those with Their Eyes in the Sky Buzz Aldrin.” In very good condition. Rare and desirable.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148027

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The Argonauts on the Amazon.

Kenyon, C. R. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

The Argonauts on the Amazon.

London and Edinburgh : W. & R. Chambers, Limited, 1901.

First edition of the author’s classic adventure tale, containing some of Arthur Rackham’s earliest illustrations. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with 6 full-pages illustrations by Arthur Rackham. In very good condition. Bookplate.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-142584

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Theodore Roosevelt Signed Speech.

Roosevelt, Theodore

Theodore Roosevelt Signed Speech.

New York 1902.

Rare speech on missionaries signed by as president by Theodore Roosevelt. Octavo, one page, dated May 20, 1902. Printed speech given by Theodore Roosevelt at the Centennial Meeting of the Home Mission Board of the Presbyterian Church in New York, New York. Boldly signed by President Theodore Roosevelt at the bottom right. The excerpt fromContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Signed Speech."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151765

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Memorials of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Guest, Montague and William B. Boulton [Ernest Shackleton]

Memorials of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

London : John Murray, 1902.

First edition of the standard history of the Royal Yacht Squadron and Solent yachting in the 19th century, with a complete list of member and their yachts. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, with 46 illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper, “To Sir Ernest Shackleton from Philip Hunloke, 1921.” Major Sir PhilipContinue reading "Memorials of the Royal Yacht Squadron."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-136030

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The Splendid Idle Forties: Stories of Old California.

Atherton, Gertrude

The Splendid Idle Forties: Stories of Old California.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1902.

First edition of the first novel in the author’s California series. Octavo, original cloth elaborated stamped in gilt, illustrated by Harrison Fisher. In near fine condition. An exceptional example.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-116833

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The Last of the Great Scouts: The Life Story of Col. William F. Cody “Buffalo Bill”.

Wetmore, Helen Cody [William F. Cody]

The Last of the Great Scouts: The Life Story of Col. William F. Cody “Buffalo Bill”.

London : The Partington Advertising Company, 1903.

First British edition of this biography of “Buffalo Bill” written by his sister, Helen Cody Wetmore. Octavo, original leather covered boards, frontispiece, with black and white illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody in fountain pen on the half-title page, “With the compliments of the subject, W.F. Cody ‘Buffalo Bill’ Billings, ToContinue reading "The Last of the Great Scouts: The Life Story of Col. William F. Cody “Buffalo Bill”."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151550

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American Vines (Resistant Stock): Their Adaptation, Culture, Grafting and Propagation.

Viala, Pierre and Louis Ravaz; Raymond Dubois and Edmund Twight

American Vines (Resistant Stock): Their Adaptation, Culture, Grafting and Propagation.

San Francisco : Press of Freygand-Leary Co, 1903.

Rare first American edition of Pierre Viala and Louis Ravaz’s of ‘Les Vignes Americaines,’ translated in its entirety from the original French by Raymond Dubois and Edmund H. Twight. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, botanical endpapers, illustrated with diagrams. In near fine condition, Santa Cruz Department of Agriculture stamps to the front pastedown.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147239

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