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ÆSOP. The Fables of Æsop. With a Life of the Author; and Embellished with One Hundred & Twelve Plates.

London: John Stockdale. 1793.

2 vols., imp. 8vo, half calf antique. A fine copy of Stockdale's magnificent edition, printed in large type, with 112 BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVINGS by Blake, Stothard, Landseer, etc., fine and early impressions; scarce.

The Prince copy brought £8 at Sotheby's in Nov. '63.

AITKEN (J.) The Trial at Large of James Hill, otherwise James Hind, otherwise James Aitken, commonly known by the name of John the Painter, who was tried and convicted at the Assizes held at Winchester, on Thursday March 6, 1777, and Executed and Hung in Chains, at Portsmouth, on Monday March 10, for Setting Fire to the Rope-house in his Majesty's Dock-yard at Portsmouth, on Saturday the 7th of December, 1776. Together with the Confession he made before Magistrates, and to Commissioner Gambier; and an Account of his Behaviour at the time of his Execution. Also, the Particulars of his Life, previous to his Setting Fire to the Dock-yard, which he gave to Mr. White, Keeper of the Goal at Winchester. The Second Edition. Copper Plate portrait of John the Painter, and figure of the machine by which he set Fire to the Rope-house. [London :] 1777.

Aitken was a native of Scotland. He was condemned, executed, and hung in chains, for setting fire to the Royal Dock-yard and shipping at Portsmouth, in December, 1776. With the privity of Silas Deane, whom he met and conferred with at Paris, the attempt to destroy the government property, stores, and shipping at Portsmouth, was determined on, which, notwithstanding its apparently desperate and impracticable character, partially succeeded. From Deane, who supplied him with a royal passport, and a sum of money in advance, he had assurances of a reward proportioned to the services he should render to the American cause. The Counsel for the crown on the trial, publicly accused Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane of complicity in the enterprise, and expressed a hope that they might be called to account for it. The affair, says Gordon, created much confusion, apprehension, and suspicion throughout England at the time of its occurrence.

AITKEN. A Short Account of the Motives which determined the man, called John the Painter; and a Justification of his Conduct ; written by Himself, and sent to his Friend, Mr. A. Tomkins, with a request to publish it after his Execution. London: 1777.

4to, pp. 15. Half morocco, gilt top, UNCUT, by BRADSTREET. PAINTER inserted. A beautiful copy, VERY RARE.

PORTRAIT OF JOHN THE

"They think it monstrous and terrible, and I do not know what, to attempt to burn the Dock Yard at Portsmouth. Not considering how many docks, and towns, and ships of ours, have been burned by their soldiers in America." P. II.

ALDEN (T.) A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions, with Occasional Notes. By Rev. Timothy Alden, A.M. ... . New York: 1814.

5 vols., 16mo, half morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. Clean and fine as when issued. VERY RARE

in such condition.

The only extensive series of American Epitaphs.

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ALDEN (T. Jun.) A Sermon delivered... in Portsmouth, January 5th, 1800. Occasioned by the Death of George Washington. By Timothy Alden, Jun.

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Portsmouth: 1800.

ALEXANDER (C.) A Sermon; Occasioned by the Death of His Excellency George Washington, who departed this life, December 14, 1799, ÆT. 68 ... . By Caleb Alexander, A.M. Pastor of the Church in Mendon. Boston: 1800.

8vo, pp. 23.

ALLAN (J.) A Catalogue of the Books, Autographs, Engravings, and Miscellaneous Articles, belonging to the Estate of the late John Allan. New York: 1864.

Roy. 8vo, half green morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. LArge Paper. Unlettered India Proof PORTRAIT of MR. ALLAN inserted.

100 copies only printed. A Fine

"Sometime before the owner's death he would have sold his remarkable collection for fifteen thousand dollars, while it realized by the auction process about thirty-nine thousand. Taking the whole collection, it was the most extensive and valuable ever sold in America." W. Gowans.

ALLAN. Catalogue of the Library and Antiquarian Collection of John Allan, Esq., with the Names of Purchasers and the price each article sold for, preceded by a few Introductory Remarks. [By William Gowans.] New York: William Gowans. 1865.

Roy. 8vo, half green morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. Contains list of purchasers' names and prices only.

LARGE PAPER. 100 copies only printed.

ALLEN (E.) A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen's Captivity, From the Time of his being taken by the British, near Montreal, on the 25th Day of September, in the Year 1775, to the Time of his Exchange on the 6th day of May, 1778, Containing, His Voyages and Travels, With the most remarkable Occurrences respecting himself, and many other Continental Prisoners of different Ranks and Characters, which fell under his Observation, in the Course of the same; particularly the Destruction of the Prisoners at New York, by General Sir William Howe, in the Years 1776 and 1777. Interspersed with some Political Observations. Written by Himself, and now Published for the Information of the Curious of all Nations. [Motto.] Price Ten Paper Dollars. Philadelphia, Printed and Sold by Robert Bell. In Third Street, M.DCC.LXXIX.

8vo, pp. 46. Brown morocco, gilt edges. A fine copy of the ORIGINAL EDITION. volume of the highest historical interest, and of the GREATEST RARITY.

Bought at the sale of Mr. Fisher's collection for fifty-six dollars.

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ALLEN. [Title as above.] To which are now Added a considerable number of Explanatory and Occasional Notes, together with an Index of Reference to the most remarkable Occurrences in the Narrative. Walpole, N. H.: Thomas and Thomas. 1807.

12mo, pp. 158, (1). Half green morocco. PORTRAIT inserted.

This edition, which is VERY SCARCE, contains a list of the subscribers to the work.

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ALLEN. Ethan Allen's Narrative of the Capture of Ticonderoga, and of His Captivity and Treatment by the British. Written by Himself. Fifth Edition, with Notes. Burlington: C. Goodrich. 1849. 8vo, pp. 50. Half morocco, gilt top, UNCUT, by BRADSTREET.

This edition contains much that is not in any other.

ALLEN (G.) The Life of Philidor, Musician and Chess-Player. By George Allen. Philadelphia: E. H. Butler & Co. 1863.

LARGEST SIZE. ONE OF TWO COPIES ONLY PRINTED ON VELLUM.

THE FIRST BOOK PRINTING EXECUTED ON VELLUM IN AMERICA. Roy. 8vo, pp. (4), xii., 156. Elegantly bound in light green gros grained crushed levant morocco, richly ornamented back, paneled and gilt sides after Roger Payne's manner, gilt top, UNCUT, vellum end leaves, in a crimson morocco pull-off case. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE of the book

binder's art as executed by MR. F. Bedford of London.

Contains the two additional leaves subsequently PRINTED ON VELLUM of which TWO COPIES ONLY were struck off, embracing an extra title page and a statement, on the part of the printer, relative to the difficulty between himself and the Author. Inserted are also the original note of invitation to the present owner requesting his presence at the PULLING OF the first VellUM SHEET PRINTED IN AMERICA, and two newspaper cuttings, inlaid by TRENT, giving an account of the ceremonies observed on that interesting occasion.

See Plymouth. No. 1606.

ALLEN. Life of Philidor. [Another copy.]

Philadelphia: E. H. Butler & Co. 1863. 8vo, pp. (4), xii., 156. Half green morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. LARGE DUTCH LAID PAPER, a few copies only printed, and very scarce.

Contains the two additional leaves subsequently printed, embracing an extra title page and an account of the difficulty between the author and the printer.

ALLEN. Novena of Nine Tuesdays in Honor of St. Antony of Padua. Philadelphia: H. McGrath. 1859.

Sm. 8vo, pp. viii., 24. Half calf, gilt top, UNCUT. PRIVATELY PRINTED and VERY RARE.

ALLEN (I.) The Natural and Political History of the State of Vermont, one of the United States of America. To which is added, An Appendix, containing Answers to Sundry Queries, addressed to the Author. By Ira Allen, Esquire, Major-General of the Militia in the State of Vermont.

London: Printed by J. W. Myers for W. West. 1798. 8vo, pp. vii., 300. Map. Half green levant morocco, gilt top, UNCUT, by W. MATTHEWS. A fine copy and RARE in uncut condition.

See M. R. New Series. xxix. p. 260.

ALLEN (J.) An Oration on the Character of the late Gen. George Washington: Pronounced Before the Inhabitants of the Town of Western, on Saturday the 22d of February, 1800. By Joseph Allen, Junr. Brookfield, Mass.: March. 1800. Sm. 4to, pp. 12. UNCUT. SCARCE.

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the Rocky Mountains and down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, Performed during the years 1804-5-6. ...Prepared for the press by Paul Allen, Esquire. Philadelphia: Bradford and Inskeep. 1814.

2 vols., 8vo, pp. xxviii., 470; ix., 522. 6 Maps. Half red morocco, gilt top, uncut, by BRADSTREET. A Beautiful copy.

"This work was commenced by Captain Lewis himself, who was on his route to Philadelphia to engage in its completion, when the derangement seized him, under the influence of which he committed suicide at St. Louis. It was then undertaken by Mr. Nicholas Biddle, who in conjunction with Captain Clarke, arranged the numerous notes, and copious diaries and journals, kept by each of the principal explorers, and enlarged the skeleton of many incidents from the recollections of the survivor." - Field.

ALLEN (P.) A History of the American A History of the American Revolution; comprehending all the Principal Events, both in the Field and in the Cabinet. To which are added the most Important Resolutions of the Continental Congress, and many of the most Important Letters of General Washington. By Paul Allen, Esq.

Baltimore: John Hopkins. 1819.

2 vols., 8vo, pp. xi., 592; xiii., 510. Half morocco, gilt top, Uncut. An ELEGANT COPY

with scarce inserted PORTRAITS of Generals WASHINGTON and WAYNE.

"Although the name of Paul Allen is on the title, this work was written by John Neal and Mr. Watkins." · Allen's Biog. Dict.

ALLEN (W.) The American Biographical Dictionary: containing an Account of the Lives, Characters, and Writings of the most Eminent Persons, deceased in North America, from its First Settlement. By William Allen. Third Edition.

Boston: John P. Jewett and Company. 1857.

Roy. 8vo, pp. ix., 905.
The edition of 1809 was the first

Half green morocco, gilt top, UNCUT.
work of its kind issued in the United States.

ALLIBONE (S. A.) A Critical Dictionary of English Literature, and British and American Authors, Living and Deceased, from the Earliest Accounts to the Middle of the Nineteenth Century. Containing Thirty Thousand Biographies and Literary Notices, with Forty Indexes of Subjects. By S. Austin Allibone.

Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co. 1871.

3 vols., imp. 8vo, half red levant morocco, gilt top, UNCUT, by W. MATTHEWS. A SPLEndid COPY, with an autograph note of the AUTHOR inserted.

"It is not only the most extensive BIBLIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY extant, but the most comprehensive Classified Record of Works,' by English and American Authors, ever compiled. What gives a great and novel charm to the work is the introduction of Criticisms on the various authors, which are selected from the best authorities. The article on Shakspeare alone occupies 49 pages, in which 1,040 printed volumes and tracts are named.”— -B. Quaritch.

ALLISON (P.) A Discourse Delivered in the Presbyterian Church, in the City of Baltimore, the 22d February, 1800, the Day Dedicated to the Memory of Gen. George Washington. By the Reverend Patrick Allison, D.D. Baltimore: [1800.]

8v0, pp. 24. EXCEEDINGLY Rare.

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[ALMON (John.)] The Remembrancer; or, Impartial Repository of Public Events. [17 vols.] London: J. Almon, [and F. Debrett.] MDCCLXXV to 1784.— A Collection of Interesting, Authentic Papers, relative to the Dispute between Great Britain and America: shewing the Causes and Progress of that Misunderstanding, from 1764 to 1775. London: F. Almon. MDCCLXXVII.- Journal of the Proceedings of Congress, Held at Philadelphia, from September 5, 1775, to April 30, 1776. London: J. Almon. MDCCLXXVIII.- The Remembrancer; Vol. I. The Third Edition. London: J. Almon. MDCCLXXV.—[And:] A Collection of the most Interesting Tracts, lately published in England and America, on the subjects of Taxing the American Colonies, and Regulating their Trade. [2 vols.] London: J. Almon. MDCCLXVI. Together 22 vols., 8vo, calf, sprinkled edges, by CLYDE of London. A remarkably fine and unusually complete set of this EXTREMELY SCARCE work.

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The two volumes of Tracts are VERY SCARCE, and are seldom found with the work, to which, however, they form an important addition. The later editions of the first volume of the Remembrancer are in royal octavo, and contain a (C Map of the Invirons of Boston in 1775," together with several Important Papers not included in the first edition.

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16 vols., 8vo, boards, UNCUT.

London: 1775-81.

An incomplete set, consisting of The Journal of Congress May 10th, 1775.- The Journal of Congress September 5th, 1775.- The Prior Documents.-The Remembrancer, Vol. 1., first edition, wanting signature T.- Vol. 1., fourth edition, and Vols. II. to XII. Requiring T.— the acquisition of the five latest vols. only, to complete an uncut set which would form a prominent feature in any collection.

"The American War gave rise to this Work in 1775. Every authentic paper relative to that war, as also with France and Spain, whether published in England or America, by the British Ministry or the American Congress, are all carefully inserted, also the letters of the several Commanding Officers, Addresses and Resolutions of the various Committees, Conventions, To these have been prefixed a collection of authentic papers on the various subjects of dispute, from the resolutions which gave rise to the Stamp Act, in 1764, to the Battle of Lexington, in 1775." The above is the Publisher's account of this work, and may give some idea of its importance. COMPLETE sets are now of the GREATEST RARITY.

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ALSOP (G.) A Character of the Province of Maryland. Described in Four Distinct Parts. Also a Small Treatise on the Wild and Naked Indians (or Susquehanokes) of Maryland, their Customs, Manners, Absurdities, and Religion. ... By George Alsop. A New Edition with an Introduction and Copious Historical Notes. By John Gilmary Shea, LL.D. ...

New York: William Gowans. 1869.

4to, pp. 125. Portrait and Map. Catalogue, pp. 40. Half calf, gilt top, UNCUT. LARGE PAPER; sixty-four copies only printed.

Forms part V. of Gowans' "Bibliotheca Americana." For the remainder of the series, see Nos. 258, 559, 1391, and 2182.

ALSOP (R.) A Poem ; Sacred to the Memory of George Washington, Late President of the United States. Adapted to the 22d of Feb. 1800. By Richard Alsop.... Hartford: 1800.