Catalogue d'estampes anciennes de toutes les écoles, portraits par Th. de Leu, Nanteuil, Morin, Van Schuppen, Wierix et autres, belle réunion de portraits de Louis XVI et Marie-Antoinette, composant la belle collection de feu M. L. [Lorin], dont la vente... aura lieu Hôtel Drouot... le mercredi 17 mai 1876 et les trois jours suivants ... par le ministère de Me Boulland, commissaire-priseur ... assité de M. Clement, marchand d'estampes de la Bibliothèque nationale ...


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The Comic History of England


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A'Beckett and Leech were original contributors to "Punch, or the London Charivari" magazine, established 1841. It became the famous "Punch" magazine and remained in publication to 2002. A'Beckett also wrote editorials for a similar concept magazine, "Figaro in London" that ceased publication in 1839. "In commencing this work, the object of the Author was, as he stated in the Prospectus, to blend amusement with instruction, by serving up, in as palatable a shape as he could, the facts of English History. He pledged himself not to sacrifice the substance to the seasoning; and though he has certainly been a little free in the use of his sauce, he hopes that he has not produced a mere hash on the present occasion. His object has been to furnish something which may be allowed to take its place as a standing at the library table, and which, though light, may not be found devoid of nutriment."--Preface.




Life of Jonathan Swift


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Azaria and Hushai


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The Nose of a Notary


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Bibliopegy in the United States


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Paul Revere and His Engraving


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




The Bradford Map


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A remarkable historical document, the Bradford Map is a detailed map of New York City at the time of the Montgomery Charter. The map provides a window into the physical and social geography of the city during this time period. This edition includes an introduction by William Loring Andrews that contextualizes the map and provides historical background. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.