This is a very nicely done reproduction of a book first published in 1843 ...
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This is a very nicely done reproduction of a book first published in 1843 which itself was a reproduction of a discourse first published in 1739 around the 100-year anniversary of the founding of the colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Reading this reproduction is just like reading an original.  I've seen the Callender historical discourse referenced in several other works and on websites related to the history of the state of Rhode Island, USA. I find it interesting that this book shows why it is important to read multiple histories on a subject. The author, John Callender, was a friend of the grandson of William Coddington who set up a rival government in Rhode Island in 1651 under the British Cromwell government's authority.  There was already a government in Rhode Island functioning under the authority of British King Charles (who was beheaded by Cromwell).  That is why, I suspect, the president of the king's government, Samuel Gorton (mentioned on page 88 of the Life and Times of Samuel Gorton), is not listed in the appendix to The Early History of Rhode Island as president for 1651.  Instead, the Cromwellian Nicolas Easton is listed.  There is a notice in the appendix that the legitimacy of the Cromwellian government was questioned.  However, there is very little mention of Samuel Gorton who was a rival of Coddington (the grandfather of Callender's friend).  Of course, Callender's discourse was not intended to be a definitive history of Rhode Island. The author was not a historian, but rather, a Baptist minister in Newport.  I think we can forgive him any errors.  After all, it's been over 250 years since this "Century Sermon" (as the discourse was also known) was written.  This book is an affordable bit of New England history for those of modest means.
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This splendid book contains excellent colour reproduction prints of the best of the legal cartoons by 'Spy,' as published in 'Vanity Far' in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The leading British judges and counsel of the period all seem to be there, in frameable sizes and with the original text descriptions re-printed, and an added bonus is the pack of eight loose prints in a pocket at the back of the book. (Curiously, the one error that I have found relates to my late second cousin three times removed, Mr John George Witt, Q.C./K.C., 1836 - 1906, who has erroneously been titled 'Sir John George Witt'). There are 128 pages about 12 1/2 inches by about 9 1/2 inches, the publishers have done a good job, and the whole thing is such fun!
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My father had this book growing up but the copy he gave me is in terrible condition. I wanted to purchase another for a new granddaughter. The book that I purchased is in excellent condition considering its age (1933) and the illustrations are vivid. I'm so glad I was able to find such a beautiful copy.
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This is a review about this edition not about the writing, as doubtless if you are considering this particularl edition you have either read the Hobbit or pretty much know the story.

This is a beautiful book. It seems like it is the Prof's very own edition because his own drawings are inside. There are at least 5 beautiful full-color watercolors and many more green block type prints.

The cover is a delight. I just received a used copy that has a copyright of 1966 but I think it must be a 1973 copy.  In any event the cover is vibrant and goregous as if it was printed yesterday. The type is big and clear. Highly recommended as a beauitful keepsake that is the perfect size for repeated readings. It is also sturdy. Great edition.
2827308
A reprint of the original 1898 Conybeare article and translation.  The print is a hardbound casewrap cover with duplicate print dustjacket.  A decent quality print for the price.
2858667
This is a beautiful book - very good reproductions accompanied by a well written text: a must for those who like works of Klimt.
3943215
I was happy to receive this title from a private bookseller, but it was an 1884 edition by Lippincott, not the one pictured, and apparently the only one available through Amazon.  I am very pleased with this old edition, though the print is small, of a classic piece of 18th-century prose with wise advice by Stanhope to his son.
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I looked at these volumes yesterday at the Minnesota Historical Society.  The plates (50 in two volumes) are beautiful, well worth one's perusing time.  Considering the short time Mr. Alexander had to copy the paintings by Amos Bad Heart Bull, he did a flawless job.  He must have used a 4x5 graphic camera, because the plates are not only perfect, but large--I'd guess around 24 x 18.  There were only 400 copies of the set and printed at a publisher in Poland in 1938. Absolutely beautiful, and the Minnesota copy is in perfect shape, not yet in fragile condition, which I would assume is the nature of all copies.  $3000?  If I had the money...
4501876
Its a beautiful book  -  Johnson fans will not be disappointed. The color reproductions are gorgeous.
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this is an excellent edition of a well-known text, first published in 1854. it is distinguished by its accuracy and legibility, but also for its photographs. these were taken by herbert gleason in the early 1900's. they are technically superb with good lighting and matched to specific lines of text describing the same scene seventy years previously. they were only discovered a few years before the publication of this edition in the 1970's, another sixty years after they were taken. as such, they constitute a unique visual historical record of various, sometimes poetic, subjects first described by thoreau in the 1840's.
this is a good choice from the various editions of "walden" currently and previously available. the photographs make it a unique edition.
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This is an English translation of an original French text.  A rare look at the history of antiques dealing and its European origins.  The book is beautiful to look at.  The photography is exquisite and the binding excellent.  The book comes in two halves, really.  The first half is a history of the trade, while the second half is a review of some of the more prestigious antiques dealers of France of recent and current history.  All involved are of the high end variety with quality of work-and inferred prices-not for the faint of heart.  If you are interested in European antiques you want this.
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Nice facsimile reproduction of the 1844 edition in its original French, by Cuba's first woman writer: La Condesa de Merln. The book has just arrived and I started reading it right away. The sincere humility of the writer is deeply moving.
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This book is a reprint of an 1882 publication, illustrated by William Kirby. I'm amazed at the accuracy of the illustrations.  I'm further amazed that these butterflies and moths look the same now as 126 years ago.  Lepodopteraphiles, I highly recommend you add Kirby's book to your collection.  BTW the price is righteous.
Robert Lord Zimlich
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This is a reprint of a book in the public domain.  The quality of the reproduction is good.  The text is interesting, particularly to someone with Johnstone ancestry.
3062795
This is a facsimile reproduction of the original 1772 first American (Boston) printing. It does include the Paul Revere engravings. However, the promotional description is incorrect regarding the inclusion of recipes for:  Baked Indian Pudding, Peach Sweetmeats, Maple Beer, Method of Destroying the Putrid Smell which Meat Acquires during Hot Weather, and Spruce Beer out of Shed Spruce. These recipes are not present in this edition - they were not included until the 1803 edition. Amelia Simmon's, author of the 1796 "American Cookery" does include recipes for Indian Pudding, Maple Beer - as well as many other significant first recipes, the first cookbook written by an American and published in the newly formed United States, and she was influenced by the publication of this cookbook, using some of its recipes. I give this a 4-star rating because the promotion is wrong and mis-leading. It is an important historical cookbook and many accolades to the publisher and American Antiquarian Society for making it available.
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I am totally biased as William Jasper Cotter was my great-grandfather.  I have the original first edition of this book and was so happy to see it has been reprinted.  I know there is a copy of the book in the Georgia Governor's Mansion Library and several of my close relatives also have copies of the book as originally printed.  This book is valuable for historic reasons, particularlyconcerning the early history of Georgia and the removal of the Cherokees.  Obviously there is also interest as to the lifestyle of people in the area written about in that era as well.  I want to thank whoever it is behind the reprinting and, if possible, would like to write a personal note to that person if this is available.
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I own an original copy of this book, printed around 1853.  After gingerly reading through the book; worried that I would damage its fragile condition, I searched on Amazon and was overjoyed that I could purchase a reprint/copy.  What I like about this reprint is that it is faithful to the original since it has merely been scanned and then printed.  It is a vital to be able to read history as it was discussed and written before the addition of modern filters.  In this book the West was thought of as Ohio, Kentucky and western Virginia.  So at least two figures will be familiar to the reader: Daniel Boone and George Rogers Clarke (of Lewis and Clarke fame).  Stories of woman and children as heroines and heroes are also featured prominently in this book.