Corpus Iuris Civilis the body of civil law c1647 Corpus Iuris Civilis the body of civil law c1647. The system of Roman juris purdence compiled and codified under the direction of the emperor Justiuian in A. D. 528-534. The collection comprises the Institutes, Digest or Pandects, Code and Novels. The name is said to have been first applied to this collection early in the seventeenth century. This leather bound book measures 9 and one half inches high by 7 and one half inches wide and 3 and three quarter inches thick. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***  

Harriet Beecher Stowe Heavenly Discipline c1855 Harriet Beecher Stowe Heavenly Discipline c 1855. Measures 3 inches by 4 and one half inches. Boston John F Jewett and Company Cleveland Ohio Jewett Proctor Worthington. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***  

A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of Some Other Rare and Undescribed Animals A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of Some Other Rare and Undescribed Animals. EDWARDS, George (1694-1773) Library Keeper to the Royal College of Physicians. London: printed for the author, 1743-1747. Volumes I only (of 4). 52 hand-coloured etched plates only (of 210) The plates numbered in a contemporary hand, English and French general titles with engraved vignettes by Johann Sebastian Miller and letterpress part-titles, text in English. This volume measures 11 and three quarters by 9 and one half wide and 1 and seven eighths inches thick. All the color plates are there. The original leather binding is in good condition with some wear from use. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***  

American Medical Botany books in 3 volumes by Jacob Bigelow c1817 American Medical Botany books in 3 volumes by Jacob Bigelow M. D. c1817. The set contains sixty color plates comprising ten handcolored copper engravings and fifty plates printed in colors, probably from an etched stone, some finished by hand. Half title in second and third volumes. Contemporary three quarter maroon calf and marbled boards, gilt-lettered spines. Minor wear to extremities. Scattered foxing. Bookplates on front pastedowns. Blindstamps on titlepages and some plates. Plates also with some minor foxing. Overall very good. The first American book with color-printing, and also a foundation work in American botanical studies, notable for its fine plates. Bigelow, a native of Massachusetts, attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he became keenly interested in botany as a student of Benjamin Smith Barton, then a professor of materia medica as well as the leading botanist in the United States. Following his graduation in 1810 he entered private practice in Boston, and himself became a professor of materia medica, at Harvard Medical School, in 1815. Each of the tree volumes measures 10 and one half inches by 7 and one quarter inches by 1 inch. ** This item has been SOLD and and is not available for purchase. If you want to know the amount it sold for, go to www.OneofAKindAntiques.com .. click the red and black ARCHIVES HOMEPAGE logo, then insert the item #:6607 and fill out the form. There is a small charge for this service.  

Art Nouveau brass rotating bookcase c1880 Metal and wood small revolving book stand circa 1880. This unusual Art Nouveau bookcase has lovely book rails of cast brass. The top rotates on its base. Measures 36 and one half inches high by 11 inches square with 7 inches height clearance in the base section, and open in the top section. The book case is in excellent condition missing just one small decorative brass rod. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***  

A Briefe Description of the Whole World, by George Abbot A Briefe Description of the Whole World, by George Abbot, 12th (?) Edition, printed in London by W. Sheares, 1656, fair condition. Measures 5 and three quarters by 3 and three quarters inches and 1 inch thick. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.  

An Account of the European Settlements in America by William Burke An Account of the European Settlements in America, by William Burke and Edmund Burke, Volume II, 1st edition, printed in London by R. & J. Dodsley, 1757, fair condition. With original map. Measures 8 by 5 inches, 1 inch thick. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.  

L Histoire Generale Des Turcs leather bound book c1697 L'Histoire Generale Des Turcs, par Mr. Vanel, first 2 volumes (single binding) of four, New Edition, printed in Amsterdam by Andre De Hoogenhuysen, 1697: binding & cover probably original, good condition. Measures 6 and one quarter inches tall by 4 inches wide and 2 and one half inches thick. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.  

Gullivers Travels volume lll c1735 leather bound book Volume III Of the Author's Works Containing Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the World, by Lemuel Gulliver, 3rd edition, 1st Dublin edition, printed in Dublin by George Faulkner, 1735. Fair condition with broken binding. Original maps intact. Measures 8 inches by 5 inches and 1 and one half inches thick. Printed by and for George Faulkner, Printer and Bookseller, Effen Street, Dublin. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.  

Norman Rockwell A Definitive Catalogue by Moffatt Norman Rockwell A Definitive Catalogue by Moffatt. The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge The University Press of New England, Stockbridge,Ma;Hanover, NH, 1986. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Slipcase. Black and white color reproductions (illustrator). 1st edition. 9 and three quarters inches to 12 inches tall. Fine grey blue cloth in fine very slightly scuffed slipcase. 1152 pgs. Introduction by David H. Wood Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.  

The History of Ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut c1990 The History of Ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut c1990 in two volumes, Henry R. Stiles. This 1990 edition was reprinted by the New England History Pres, and affiliate of the New Hampshire Publishing Co. Only 250 copies of the edition were printed, a collaborative project with the Wethersfield Historical Society. Published after the original in 1904. Mint condition, never read. Each volume measures 9 and one quarter inches by 6 and one quarter inches. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.  

Early English book press c1830 Early English book press c1830. Measures 63 inches to the top of the turn screw, 30 inches wide at the widest, and 17 and one half inches deep. Hand dovetailed back and drawers. ** This item has been SOLD and and is not available for purchase. If you want to know the amount it sold for, go to www.OneofAKindAntiques.com .. click the red and black ARCHIVES HOMEPAGE logo, then insert the item #:6406 and fill out the form. There is a small charge for this service.  

The Children of the Sea by Joseph Conrad 1887 1st ed The Children of the Sea by Joseph Conrad 1887 1st ed. New York Dodd, Mead and Co 1897. First edition hard cover with 217 pages bound in blue pictoral cloth. Originally published under the title of "The Nigger of the Narcissus." The binding is a little loose from use. Measures 5 and three quarter inches by 6 and three quarter inches tall. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***  

Illustrated book Racing in America 1937 to 1959 Kelley Illustrated horse racing book titled Racing in America 1937 to 1959 Kelley. Antique vintage horse racing books,Horse Racing in America 1937 to 1959,this horse racing book was written by Robert F. Kelley and privately printed,"The Jockey Club New York" C1960. This book was printed at the North River Press New York. Limited to 1000 copies this one is signed #329. 264 pages of fine hand made paper. Excellent condition. Filled with wonderful engravings of fine horse that have won the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown. This book measures 13 inches by 10 inches. 1st edition Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***  

Pair of Yale Bradley and Hubbard bronze bookends This item is being auctioned on ebay it is number 190194589108 Pair of Yale Bradley and Hubbard bronze bookends. Each bookend measures 6 and one half inches high and 6 inches wide. These are quite strong and will hold several large heavy books. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***