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The Handmaid's Tale
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1986. First U.S. edition. SIGNED. Read More about The Handmaid's Tale
Price: $1,250
Social Thought
Rare books and first editions on Social Thought, primarily on law, economics, education, and women such as the works by Susan B. Anthony.
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Astronomical and Geographical Catechism for the Use of Children.
Boston: Caleb Bingham, 1805. The Eighth Edition. First published in 1795, all early editions are scarce. "Arranged as a series of questions and answers designed to be memorized and recited by rote, this popular “catechism” sheds light on the astronomical and geographical knowledge deemed important for young Americans in the..... Read More about Astronomical and Geographical Catechism for the Use of Children
Price: $350
Simple Truths, for the Amusement and Instruction of Children at an Early Age.
New Haven: Sidney's Press for John Babcock and Son, New Haven and S. Babcock and Co. 329 King-St. Charleston, S.C, 1823. Read More about Simple Truths, for the Amusement and Instruction of Children at an Early Age
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Five Typescripts of short stories, each signed.
New York: 1921-23. Mary Graham Bonner was a children's book writer and for some years wrote the daily bedtime stories syndicated by the Associated Press, and collected in her book "365 Bedtime Stories". These are 5 of the daily stories collected there, from the author's series in newspapers called "Daddy's..... Read More about Five Typescripts of short stories, each signed
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In the Far East. Letters from Geraldine Guinness in China (now Mrs Howard Taylor).
London: Morgan & Scott, 1901. Eighteenth Thousand. Third edition Re-cast and freshly Illustrated. Read More about In the Far East. Letters from Geraldine Guinness in China (now Mrs Howard Taylor
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In The Land of The Blue Gown.
London: Fisher Unwin, 1908. Second Edition. The authoress tries to outline the conditions in China before the Boxer Rebellion esp. in relation to foreigners. Read More about In The Land of The Blue Gown
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The Journal of Julia LeGrand. New Orleans 1862-1863.
Richmond [VA]: Everett Waddey Co, 1911. First edition. Read More about The Journal of Julia LeGrand. New Orleans 1862-1863
Price: $150
One of 26 Copies
A Homage to John Keats.
New York: The Sarabande Press, 1985. First Edition, one of 26 lettered copies, Signed by Clampitt, Laurens & Freeman on the colophon page. One of 26 Copies. First edition of Clampitt’s Homage, consisting of 8 meditative poems on Keats, each of which utilizes as a theme, a place central to..... Read More about A Homage to John Keats
Price: $500
Manuscript letter, signed “Eleanor Clark Warren,” with notation at top “Dictated-not my handwriting”.
Cambridge, Mass: 1 April 1993. Responding to Hartley's letter asking about some biographical details and also about the importance of her education to her writing. She writes “of course there have been many fine writers from all sorts of backgrounds short of the usual high education. But I think it..... Read More about Manuscript letter, signed “Eleanor Clark Warren,” with notation at top “Dictated-not my...
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"All education and experience is important to a writer ... "
Typed Letter Signed ("Arthur C. Clarke") to Westley S. Hartley, in response to the latter's question regarding the value of...
Colombo, Ceylon: 24 Sept 1959. "All education and experience is important to a writer ... " Written in response to Hartley's TLS asking: "How important ... was [your] high school education, and is college experience necessary for creative writing?" Hartley had cited the biographical sketch in MODERN SF, and Clarke..... Read More about Typed Letter Signed ("Arthur C. Clarke") to Westley S. Hartley, in response to the...
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The Rival Princes; or, a Faithful Narrative of Facts, relating to Mrs. M. A. Clarke's Political Acquaintance with Colonel Wardle...
London: Printed for the Author, and Published by C. Chapple, 1810. First edition. Clarke published other works about this scandal under her initials, M.A.C. She was the mistress of the Duke of York and here she defends herself from charges that she used the liaison for her own advantage. Read More about The Rival Princes; or, a Faithful Narrative of Facts, relating to Mrs. M. A. Clarke's Political...
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THE RIVAL PRINCES; Or, A Faithful Narrative of Facts, Relating to Mrs. M. A. Clarke's Political Acquaintance with Colonel Wardle...
New-York: Published by David Longworth (E. M. Blunt & Co.), September, 1810. First (American) edition. Mary Anne (Thompson) Clarke (1776–1852) was the mistress of Frederick, Duke of York. She became his mistress in 1803, while he was Commander-in-Chief of the Army. In 1809 it was discovered that she had been..... Read More about THE RIVAL PRINCES; Or, A Faithful Narrative of Facts, Relating to Mrs. M. A. Clarke's Political...
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‘something to respect, something to admire, something to love’
Autograph Manuscript Leaf from a Speech in Praise of Women.
[London: 1872]. Published at p. 213 of Mark Twain's Sketches, New and Old (Hartford: American Publishing Company, 1875). ‘something to respect, something to admire, something to love’. An outstanding manuscript leaf of a humorous talk by Mark Twain on women, his “Speech at a Scottish Banquet in London”, delivered in..... Read More about Autograph Manuscript Leaf from a Speech in Praise of Women
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Pioneer of First Ladies, and the Jackie Kennedy of Her Day
New Year’s Greeting Card, signed (“Frances F. Cleveland Preston”).
n.d.[after 1913]. Pioneer of First Ladies, and the Jackie Kennedy of Her Day. Frances F. Cleveland (1864-1947) was the youngest woman (21 years old) to serve as First Lady, the first First Lady to be married in the White House (to Grover Cleveland), and the first to serve two non-consecutive..... Read More about New Year’s Greeting Card, signed (“Frances F. Cleveland Preston”
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Funds and Their Uses: a book describing the methods, instruments, and institutions employed in modern financial transactions.
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1903. Revised edition. "American economist Frederick Albert Cleveland (1865-1946) led a high-profile career which included leading budget reform movements and serving as financial adviser to President Taft. The present work was published during his early days in academia at the University of Pennsylvania. As..... Read More about Funds and Their Uses: a book describing the methods, instruments, and institutions employed in...
Price: $100
Clipped signature from a letter.
N. P: n.d. Clinton was one-time Mayor of New York City, Presidential Candidate for the Peace Party, Governor of New York State, Senator and an eminent lawyer. Read More about Clipped signature from a letter
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Pascal & the Origin of the Bus
Les Carrosses à Cinq Sols ou les Omnibus du Dix-Huitème siècle.
London: Firmin Didot, 1828. First edition. Pascal & the Origin of the Bus. Scarce treatise on the development of the omnibus in the 17th century, containing relevant documents and letters, including a facsimile letter in the hand of Pascal's sister, docketed by him. "The idea of a public transport service..... Read More about Les Carrosses à Cinq Sols ou les Omnibus du Dix-Huitème siècle
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"who but a poltroon would listen to the timid counsels of neutrality"
An Address to the People of Great Britain.
Philadelphia: Published by William Cobbett, April, 1798. First Philadelphia edition. "who but a poltroon would listen to the timid counsels of neutrality" "When Hannibal is at the gates, who but a poltroon would listen to the timid counsels of neutrality, or attempt to screen himself from the calamity coming on..... Read More about An Address to the People of Great Britain
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Paper against Gold: containing the History and Mystery of the Bank of England.
London: Printed and Published by Charles Clement, 269, Strand [Printed by W. Molineux], nd. Ninth Edition. First published in the Political register for 1810-15 and written whilre Cobbet wa in Newgate prison. Read More about Paper against Gold: containing the History and Mystery of the Bank of England
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Rural Rides in the Counties of Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire…with Economical and Political Observations relative to matters applicable to, and...
London: Published by William Cobbett, 183, Fleet Street, 1830. First Edition. Read More about Rural Rides in the Counties of Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire…with Economical and Political...
Price: $2,500
Advice to Young Men, and (incidentally) to Young Women, in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life.
London: Printed by B. Bensley, Andover and Published by the Author, 183, Fleet-Street, 1829. First Edition. Read More about Advice to Young Men, and (incidentally) to Young Women, in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life
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Porcupine's Works; containing various Writings and Selections exhibiting a Faithful Picture of The United States.
London: Printed for Cobbett and Morgan , at the Crown and Mitre, Pall Mall, May, 1801. First edition. Read More about Porcupine's Works; containing various Writings and Selections exhibiting a Faithful Picture of...
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Two-Penny Trash; or, Politics for the Poor. July 1830 - July 1832.
London: 1831-1832. First edition. Read More about Two-Penny Trash; or, Politics for the Poor. July 1830 - July 1832
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Terribly Nice People.
New York: Putnam, (1975). First edition. Inscribed on flyleaf "For Coleen (sic) with a kiss William Hamilton" Read More about Terribly Nice People
Price: $125
The Bar Sinister. A Tale.
London: Smith, Elder and Co., 65, Cornhill, 1864. First edition, in remainder binding. Read More about The Bar Sinister. A Tale
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MEMOIRS OF ELIZABETH COLLINS, Of Upper Evesham, New Jersey, A Minster of the Gospel of Christ, in the Society of...
Philadelphia: Nathan Kite, 1833. First edition, Nathan Kite imprint issue. Text includes: "A testimony of the Monthly Meeting of Upper Evesham, New Jersey, concerning our beloved friend, Elizabeth Collins, deceased." Read More about MEMOIRS OF ELIZABETH COLLINS, Of Upper Evesham, New Jersey, A Minster of the Gospel of Christ, in...
Price: $150