Illustrated Catalogue of the Important Library of the Late Samuel H. Austin, of Philadelphia


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Excerpt from Illustrated Catalogue of the Important Library of the Late Samuel H. Austin, of Philadelphia: Books, Manuscripts, Drawings, Unique and Notable Cruikshankiana, Famous Dickens and Thackeray Items When that dreadful fire took place I at once saw that it was one of those unfortunate events that called for the Sympathy and as sistence of the Nation, d of course never expected that a people however Kind generous could, spare any thing the Testimonial. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.



















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A Book for All Readers


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The Dickens Collection of Books, Manuscripts and Relics Formed by the Late Dr. R. T. Jupp of London


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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ...SILVERMAN'S EXPLANATION. Dickens (Charles). A. L. s., 2 pp. 8vo. Gad's Hill Place, Twenty "eventh February, 1867. To Mrs. Montgomery Atwood. "/ agree to write you between this date and the first of August next--a new tale of the length of 'Hunted Down' and to assign you the copyright of the Tale, in consideration of the sum of One Thousand Pounds sterling," etc. 240. GEORGE SILVERMAN'S EXPLANATION. Pages from "The Atlantic Monthly," Jan.-March 1868, with original wrapper of the first number preserved. 8vo, three-quarter levant morocco, gilt top, by Tout. The Initial Appearance Of This STOEY, for which Jallies T. Fields paid Dickens 1000. 241. GISSING (GEORGE). Charles Dickens: A Critical Study. Small 8vo, original cloth. London: Blackie & Son, 1898 First Edition. 242. GONE ASTRAY. With illustrations by Ruth Cobb, from old prints, and from photographs. Introduction by B. W. Matz. Thin 12mo, original green cloth. London: Chapman & Hall, 1912 First Edition. This autobiographical sketch first appeared in "Household Words" on August 13, 1853. 243. GREAT EXPECTATIONS. 3 vols., 8vo, original plumcolored cloth, uncut. Each volume in a brown levant solander case. London: Chapman & Hall, 1861 First Edition, First Issue, with all the "points." The tops of the title-page and the one following in each voulme are rough, as these were united originally and had to be opened. Volume III has the 32 pages of Chapman & Hall's books, dated three times "May, 1861." Two of the volumes are ex-library copies, the joints are slightly worn, and one volume is stained on back cover. The original end-papers, of light canary color, are present in each volume. One Of The Scarcest First Editions...




The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Magisterial . . . [A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt’s complex evolution over the course of three millenniums.”—Los Angeles Times NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • Publishers Weekly In this landmark volume, one of the world’s most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its absorption into the Roman Empire. Drawing upon forty years of archaeological research, award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson takes us inside a tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Here are the legendary leaders: Akhenaten, the “heretic king,” who with his wife Nefertiti brought about a revolution with a bold new religion; Tutankhamun, whose dazzling tomb would remain hidden for three millennia; and eleven pharaohs called Ramesses, the last of whom presided over the militarism, lawlessness, and corruption that caused a political and societal decline. Filled with new information and unique interpretations, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt is a riveting and revelatory work of wild drama, bold spectacle, unforgettable characters, and sweeping history. “With a literary flair and a sense for a story well told, Mr. Wilkinson offers a highly readable, factually up-to-date account.”—The Wall Street Journal “[Wilkinson] writes with considerable verve. . . . [He] is nimble at conveying the sumptuous pageantry and cultural sophistication of pharaonic Egypt.”—The New York Times