New Haven: published by the class, T. J. Stanford, printer, 1855. First edition, 8vo, pp. 46, [2]; original printed wrappers, near fine. The Oration has the title "American Civilization." At the back is a "Parting Ode" by Calvin G. Child of New York City. Sabin 7782. More

New York: Loyal Publication Society, 1865. 8vo, pp. 22; removed from binding, wrappers wanting; title page with a printed eagle seal of the Society; shallow tide mark on top of title page; good. Charles Brooks was a pioneer of general education within the US and is credited with bringing the..... More

Providence: H. H. Brown, printer, Market Square, 1829. 8vo, pp. 15, [1]; original drab wrappers; lightly toned; very good. American Imprints 37968; Bartlett, p. 63. More

Providentiæ: typis H. H. Brown, 1830. 8vo, pp. 30; original drab wrappers; lightly toned; very good. "Republica Insulæ Rhodensis" appears on cancel slip affixed to title page. Ownership signature at the top of the front wrapper of J. L. Tilllinghast. American Imprints 669; Bartlett, p. 61; not found in Sabin..... More

Providence: Jones & Wheeler, printer, September 7th, 1808. Broadside, approx. 17¼" x 10½", text within a medley of type ornamental border; the lower half rather stained, previous folds with neat, professional repair on verso. Program of day's events with names of participants and titles of orations, poems and disputes: Salutary..... More

Providence: Knowles, Anthony & Co., printers, 1856. 8vo, pp. 23, [1]; neatly rebacked; lightly chipped, text slightly toned, else very good in original printed gray wrappers. Ownership signature at the top of the upper wrapper: "Judge Merrick." Stern and heavy handed, Wayland did bring about progressive ideas for discussion in..... More

London: printed for G. G. and J. Robinson, Paternoster-Row; and E. Newbery, Corner of St. Paul’s, 1797. First edition, 16mo, pp. vii, [1], [456]; lexicon in double column; text in double column; contemporary full tree calf, neatly recased and rebacked, brown morocco label on gilt-paneled spine. Quite uncommon. ESTC locates..... More

Kuala Lumpur: printed by the authority of the Government Federation of Malaya by Charles Grenier & Son Ltd., 1954. First edition, 8vo, pp. [5], 1-164, [1], 165-240, [2]; original gray paper-overed boards printed in red on the upper cover; light wear and some dampstaining along the spine, but generally a...... More

Philadelphia: Thomas T. Ash, Adam Waldie, printer, 1831. Square 16mo, pp. 170; 8 wood-engraved plates; original blue cloth, printed pink label on upper cover; 3 signatures extended and the whole slightly shaken, otherwise very good. A mother's presentation to her daughter at the top of the title page reads: "Eliza..... More

Taichung, Taiwan: FSI Chinese Language and Area Training Center, [1968]. 4to, pp. [4], 199, [1]; printed from typescript; original printed green cloth wrappers bound into black cloth, gilt-lettered spine; generally fine. Chengyu are a type of traditional Chinese idiomatic expression, most of which consist of four characters. Chengyu were widely..... More

Boston: Joseph H. Francis, 1838. First edition; 8vo; pp. [1], 2-4 (recommendations), [9], vi-xii, [13]-480; contemporary full calf, gilt fillets on spine, brown morocco label; upper hinge slightly cracked at the bottom; very good with a spot or two of wear to the extremities, lacks the front free endpaper. American..... More

Boston: Ticknor, Reed and Fields, 1853. 12mo, pp. 37, [1]; original printed terracotta wrappers; very good. The upper wrapper inscribed "William Ropes, Esq. with the author's regards." Published by the American Institute of Instruction. Butler (1815-1905) was born in Rutland, Vt. and spent the latter part of his life in..... More