Notes on the composition of scientific papers.
London: Macmillan, 1923. 8vo. xiii, [i], 192 pp. Third edition. Green cloth. Third edition. More
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On visceral neuroses; being the Gulstonian lectures on neuralgia of the stomach and allied disorders. Delivered at the royal Coleg of Physicians, in March, 1884.
Philadelphia: P. Blakiston, Son, & Co., 1884. 8vo. viii, 103 pp. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. Original maroon pebbled cloth. First American edition of an important series of lectures on visceral disorders. Allbutt treats, among other subjects, dyspepsia, neuralgia of the stomach, abdomen and kidney, and notes his treatments based upon a...... More
Science and medieval thought. The Harveian oration delivered before the Royal College of Physicians. . .
London: C.J. Clay and Sons, 1901. 8vo. 116 pp. With errata leaf. Brown buckram; some light pencilling, but only in marginal lining. This is one of six titles noted by Garrison and Morton as providing significant discussions on religion and philosophy. G&M 6644. More
Six original offprints preserved in a red clamshell folding case:
London: Various, Various. Titles and descriptions are as follows: 1. "On the effect of exercise upon the bodily temperature." From The Alpine Journal, May, 1871. [London: Spottiswood & Co.] 8vo. 7 pp., plus 1 chart. Unbound. Presentation copy, with the author's kind regards. 2. Palissy, Bacon, and the revival of natural science..... More
The Right Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford Allbutt. . . a memoir.
London: Macmillan, 1929. 8vo. vii, [1], 314, [2] pp. With frontispiece portrait of Allbutt. FIRST EDITION. With frontispiece portrait. Original cloth. First edition of the biography of the life of this eminent physician and scholar. More
Solenodon paradoxus
Cambridge: Printed for the Museum, 1910. 4to. [iv], 53, [1] pp., including separate title to Vol. XL of the Memoirs and title page, plus tipped in errata. FIRST EDITION. With 9 full page plates (3 color lithographs and 6 line drawings). Each plate is accompanied by a descriptive leaf. Original..... More
The lives of all the lords chancellors, lords keepers, and lords commissioners....
London: R. Burrough and T. Baker, 1708. Two volumes in one. 8vo. [xxiv], 336; 202, [6] pp. FIRST EDITION. Contemporary paneled speckled calf, raised bands on spine, morocco label, joints cracked, head and foot of spine chipped; interior excellent. Library stamp from the New York State University Long Island Center..... More
P. Alpini de medicina aegyptiorum. Libri quator. & Iacobi Bontii in Indiis Archiatri, de medicina indorum. Editio ultima.
Paris: Gulielmi Pele, 1646. Two works in one. 4to. [xii], 150, [25]; 39, [1] ff. Title in red and black, decorative woodcut on dedication, 3 full-page plates and 2 text illustrations. Nineteenth century boards, re-backed; interior is lightly toned throughout, with occasional spots and a small tear in the lower..... More
History of the Amana Society or Community of True Inspiration. (together with) The Amish Mennonites. A Sketch of their Origin, and of their Settlement in Iowa. Iowa City: State Historical Society, 1894
Iowa City: Published by the University, 1891; 1894. 8vo. 94; 60 pp. FIRST EDITION. I: Original wrappers, disbound and chipped but present. Unopened. II: Original wrappers, lightly chipped, large closed tear to front wrapper, otherwise very good. First edition of these works of the Amish. More
Die ersten mutterpflichten und die erste kindespflege
Leipzig: Hirzel, 1892. 8vo. xvi, 318, [1] pp., including half-title. Later edition. Engraved title vignette. Original green publisher’s cloth, spine decorated and lettered in gilt; a.e.g.; some chipping to head and foot of spine, extremities lightly rubbed, and some light browning due to paper stock, otherwise good. Laid in is..... More
The science of law. Part of the “International Scientific Series,” volume X.
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1875. 12mo. xx, 417, [vii]. SECOND EDITION. With 1 folding diagram. Original blindstamped publisher’s cloth, author and title in gilt on the spine; interior excellent. With the bookplate of Arnold Thackray on the paste-down. Second edition (first published in London the prior year). An..... More
Four anatomical scrolls, or ecorche.
ca. 1700. 1. Frontal skeleton, signed, 71 x 26 inches 2. Frontal skeleton, unsigned, 73 x 28 inches 3. Rear view skeleton, signed, 69 x 26 inches 4. Rear view skeleton, unsigned, 71 x 28 inches. It is assumed that these scrolls were used to teach anatomy. It was not uncommon to use..... More
Essays relating to agriculture and rural affairs; in two parts, illustrated with copperplates. By a farmer.
Edinburgh: T. Cadell and William Creech; Bell & Bradfute, 1775; 1778; 1796. Three volumes. 8vo. xxxiv, 472; viii, 272; [iv], 133, [1]; lx, 631, [1] pp. FIRST THREE EDITIONS. Volume I contains half-title, 1 page publisher's advertisement, separate title for Essay VI, and 3 folding engraved plates; Volume II contains..... More
Lake Ngami; or, explorations and discoveries during four years’ wanderings in the wilds of Southwestern Africa.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1856. 12mo. xviii, [19]-521, [1] pp., plus 2 pages of publisher’s advertisements. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. With frontispiece and numerous text illustrations. Original publisher’s cloth front and back covers with gilt designs over later morocco; frontispiece and title slightly loose, interior very good. First American edition..... More
Stone fruit for sound stomachs. Grown by ... a poet of London or if that be denied a natural philosopher or if that be not allowed yet (almost as rare a title) one who earns his living honestly. (offered with) Airs (for the hautbois and other instruments).
London: Cecil Palmer, 1924. 8vo. x, 68, [1] pp., including half-title; x, 68, [1] pp., including half-title. FIRST EDITIONS. I: Original boards. Inscribed on the paste-down by the author to Major M. Van S. Godfrey explaining that this copy contains the rejected title and preface, inserted through a publisher’s error..... More
Clinique medical, ou choix d'observations....
Paris: Gabon, 1829-37. 5 vols. 8vo. Approximately 3000 pp. Half-calf over boards. Preliminary and last leaves are soiled and foxed, the blank leaves are loose, but text is in good condition. From the library of the Liverpool Medical Institution with bookplates on front paste downs. Second edition, revised, corrected and..... More
An exact collection of all remonstrances, declarations, votes, orders, ordinances, proclamations … and other remarkable passages betweene the Kings most excellent Majesty, and his high court of Parliament beginning at his Majesties return from Scotland, being in December 1641, and continued until March the 21, 1643 …
London: Edward Husbands, T. [Thomas] Warren, R. Best, 1642 [1643]. 4to. [x], 60, 65-224, 227-730, 733-772, 763-955, [20] pp. (lacking I3-4, pp. 61-64). FIRST EDITION. Engraved frontispiece of Parliamentary chambers and Charles I, title within decorative border with woodcut device and the letters “C V” in contemporary brown ink on..... More
Recueil général de coeffures de différents gouts, Où l'on voit la manière dont se Coëffoient les Femmes, sous différens règnes, A commencer en 1589 jusqu'en 1778.
Paris, Chez Desnos, [1778]. Large 8vo. Letterpress title and 24 engraved plates. FIRST EDITION. 48 numbered images and corresponding engraved verses, all in fine contemporary hand color. Jansenist full green morocco by Noulhac, gilt title and turn-ins, all edges gilt, multi-colored silk marker. Old expert repairs to title. An excellent..... More
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[Manuscript] Instruction on Renovation of Vows.
[England: ca 1880]. 4to. 164 pp. Manuscript in English in black ink on paper (A. Pirie & Sons), 25 lines to a full page, in one continuous cursive hand. Headings embellished with floral motifs. Contemporary half gilt black morocco over red pebbled cloth, all edges gilt. Neat, legible, fine. More
The Friendly Visitor. No XLIX. Vol IV.; Life of Martin Luther; A Charge Delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Lincoln.; The Force of Truth, an Authentick Narrative.; The Petition of the English Roman Catholics Considered.
London: various, 1822; 1808; 1812; 1817; 1812. Five items bound together8vo. [109]-120; [iv], 71; 35; [iv], 103, [1]; 47, [1] pp. FIRST PRINTINGS. Full-page engraved portrait of Martin Luther. 19th-century half calf over marbled boards, flat spine gilt. One ownership inscription excised, another reads “Jan 32 given by D. Lane..... More
The Englishwoman in Russia; impressions of the society and manners of the Russians at home. By a lady, ten years resident in that country
New York: Charles Scribner, 1855. 12mo. xv, [i], [17]-316, [8]. FIRST EDITION. With frontispiece and 5 plates. Original blind stamped publisher’s cloth with gilt letters and embellishments on spine, corners slightly bumped and head and tail of spine worn; interior excellent. Ownership inscription on the paste-down. First edition. Written anonymously..... More
Episodes in the life of an Indian chaplain. By a retired chaplain
London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1882. 8vo. xvi, 363, [1], 32 pp. FIRST EDITION. With title vignette, numerous text illustrations, and 4 full page plates, plus 32 pages of advertisements. Original cloth binding with exotic gilt design on cover and gilt lettering on spine; very occasional foxing, heavier..... More
Illuminated liturgical manuscript in Latin.
France, first half of the 15th century.]. 16mo (110 x 80 mm). [i], 78-238 leaves. Single column, 21 lines of text, written in black and red in a beautiful gothic book hand. Illuminated initial in gold, red, blue, green and white; ruled in red, rubrics in red an numerous initials..... More
Quinque Davidici lapides, Goliath[.] Prosternentes; sive: Quinque praecipua passionis Dominicae puncta: ut fiant corda Christianorum compuncta, nimirum: Sangvinei sudoris; flagellationis; coronationis; cruces bajulationis; & crucifixionis. Contra infernalem Goliath remedia efficacissima, in pera cordis reponenda; et devotae ac affectuosae animae ad jugem memoriam revocanda.
Prague: Joannis Wenceslai Helm, 1722. 4to. [xii], 1-34, 33-242, 70, [10] pp., with index and errata. Decorated woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces. Contemporary calf. Small worm-trail to rear board, upper portion of front joint slightly cracked, a few scattered spots. Contemporary ownership markings to title. The author was P. Maximilianus..... More
Archimedes opera quae extant.
Paris: Claude Morellum, 1615. Folio. [xliv], 549 pp. Title in red and black with printer’s device, ornamental initials, head- and tailpieces, woodcut mathematical diagrams throughout. Greek, Roman and Italic type. Contemporary calf, rebacked; inner margins of last dozen leaves waterstained, otherwise a very nice copy with contemporary annotations and the..... More