Editor Jared Sparks (25 results)

Cloth. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. The front cover and spine are mising. The back cover is detached but present. Heavy foxing and spotting throughout the text. The text is all readable. The lives of Robert Cavelier de la Salle and Patrick Henry.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Fair paperback. ORIGINAL 1831 EDITION. Ex-Library with usual markings. Text is unmarked. Edge/corner wear. Covers show edge wear with rubbing/soiling. All pages present and very readable.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Good-. Brown cloth binding with gold stamp spine, 398pp. Engraved half title page of Israel Putnam. General wear, small loss to spine ends, a few small spot of missing cloth to front joint, lgfiht scattered foxing, small dampstain to lower edge of several pages. Parish library bookplate on front pastedown. Photos on request. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. [title continues:] being the letters of Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, John Adams, John Jay, Arthur Lee, William Lee, Ralph Izard, Francis Dana, William Carmichael, Henry Laurens, John Laurens, M. de Lafayette, M. Dumas, and others concerning the foreign relations of the United States during the whole revolution; together with the Letters in reply from the secret committee of Congress, and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Also, the Entire correspondence of the French Ministers, Gerard and Luzerne, with Congress. Hardcover. Bound in full leather with black leather title labels on the spine. Covers are bumped and scuffed, but bindings are complete. Some wear to hinges and some wrinkling and foxing from age to the pages. This is volume 2 from the set, containing the correspondence of Arthur Lee, William Lee, Ralph Izard and Henry Laurens. 528 pages. We have 5 other volumes from the set listed singly as well.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. [title continues:] being the letters of Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, John Adams, John Jay, Arthur Lee, William Lee, Ralph Izard, Francis Dana, William Carmichael, Henry Laurens, John Laurens, M. de Lafayette, M. Dumas, and others concerning the foreign relations of the United States during the whole revolution; together with the Letters in reply from the secret committee of Congress, and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Also, the Entire correspondence of the French Ministers, Gerard and Luzerne, with Congress. Hardcover. Bound in full leather with black leather title labels on the spine. Covers are bumped and scuffed, but bindings are complete. Some wear to hinges and some wrinkling and foxing from age to the pages. This is volume 8 from the set, containing the correspondence of John Jay and Francis Dana. 531 pages. We have 5 other volumes from the set listed singly as well.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. [title continues:] being the letters of Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, John Adams, John Jay, Arthur Lee, William Lee, Ralph Izard, Francis Dana, William Carmichael, Henry Laurens, John Laurens, M. de Lafayette, M. Dumas, and others concerning the foreign relations of the United States during the whole revolution; together with the Letters in reply from the secret committee of Congress, and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Also, the Entire correspondence of the French Ministers, Gerard and Luzerne, with Congress. Hardcover. Bound in full leather with black leather title labels on the spine. Covers are bumped and scuffed, but bindings are complete. Some wear to hinges and some wrinkling and foxing from age to the pages. This is volume 12 from the set, containing the correspondence of Robert Morris. We have 5 other volumes from the set listed singly as well.…

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good -. 1st Edition. The book has foxing. Book.

VOLUME III ONLY. xvi, 577 pages. Hardcover: H 25.25cm x L 16cm. Contemporary muted purple pebbled cloth rubbed with some staining; usual sunning to spine with small ship to surface cloth near center; slight flaking to spine's gilt stamping which otherwise still remains fairly bright; short tearing and wear at bumped spine ends; some bumping and wear at board corners. Edges toned; deckle fore-edge additionally has several small dark stains. Some leaves are still uncut at their top edges or at fore-edges. Foxing throughout; moderate moisture staining/tidelines to early leaves and diminishing inward but light persistent staining at top and bottom spine gutter corners/margins. Contemporary 19th century green ownership label of "D.M. Montgomery" (Pleasant Ridge, Greene County, Alabama merchant and Civil War veteran David Milton Montgomery, 1841-1899) affixed at center of front pastedown. With frontispiece b/w portrait of Franklin with tissue guard sheet. Contents: "Essays and Tracts, Historical and Political, Before the American Revolution;" "An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania . . ." plus "Appendix." Binding remains quite firm.…

VOLUME VI ONLY. xvi, 578 pages. Hardcover: H 24.75cm x L 15.75cm. Contemporary muted purple pebbled cloth; strong staining to rear board with lesser staining and soiling to front board; some wear along board edges but mostly at corners; small chips to spine's sunned surface cloth but with gilt stamping still fairly bright; wear and fraying at spine ends; jagged chipping at lower front joint/hinge shallowly penetrating spine too but causing some gutter margin losses to first quire which resultingly is also pulled - binding is otherwise quite firm. Edges toned with dark staining to top edge but with latter not affecting margins. Foxing throughout with strongest toning/foxing to book's b/w plates (which include two foldouts but no frontispiece as issued). Contemporary 19th century light purple ownership label of "D.M. Montgomery" (Pleasant Ridge, Greene County, Alabama merchant and Civil War veteran David Milton Montgomery, 1841-1899) affixed at center of front pastedown. Contents: "Letters and Papers on Philosophical Subjects.".…

VOLUME IX ONLY. xxiv, 550 pages. Hardcover: H 24.75cm x L 15.75cm. Contemporary muted purple pebbled cloth; bands of staining at top and bottom of front board; usual sunning to spine cloth but with surface chips to cloth and head worn even with text block's top edge; minor loss and tearing at bumped spine heel; spine's gilt stamping still fairly bright; some bumping and wear to board corners. Interior leaves have varied foxing and moisture staining/tidelines throughout. Contemporary 19th century light purple ownership label of "D.M. Montgomery" (Pleasant Ridge, Greene County, Alabama merchant and Civil War veteran David Milton Montgomery, 1841-1899) affixed at center of front pastedown. Binding is quite firm. Contents: "Correspondence. Part Third: Comprising Letters, Private and Official, from the Beginning of the American Revolution to the End of the Author's Missions to France. 1775-1785." (pages 1-237); "Journal of the Negotiation for Peace with Great Britain. From March 21st to July 1st, 1782." (pages 238-351); "Correspondence Continued." (pages 351-550). No frontispiece as issued. Some leaves remain uncut at their fore-edges.…

Condition: Good. NY 1840 Harper. 16mo., 398pp., frontis portrait, original brown cloth hardcover. Small contemporary bookplate (Hermean Society.) Good, some light foxing throughout. Binding secure.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Octavo brown cloth. A collection of primarily personal letters (from the preface: "We have here the records of a correspondence with different persons for nearly half a century") and Miscellaneous Pieces " indicating in pointed language the political opinions of Franklin at an important crisis". Sometime recased with original cloth laid down. The upper spine is chipped, and the original spine label is worn, but legible. A very good, internally clean, copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. xvi, 295p. Contemporary paper covered boards with a cloth spine. Front board detached. Kept in a slipcase box with dark brown morocco spine. First American edition based on letters and documents gathered by Jared Sparks. With a contemporary signature of Lucy Ann Kellogg, New York on the title page.Some scattered foxing and an ink stain mark in the inner margin affecting a few leaves in the preface, but not the text. V shaped stain affecting the last twenty leaves and lower margin on the last leaf cut. A good copy kept in a professionally made and very attractive protective slip case. O. Rich vol II. p249. …

Condition: Very Good. weight: 1.2 lb. Light wear to cover extremities, scattered light foxing, otherwise a very good set in nice contemporary bindings. 16mo. viii, 407: xii, 358 pp. Contemporary half natural calf over textured cloth boards, black spine labels, gilt spine titles, red speckled edges.

Hardcover. 12mo. 17.5cm, xii,358p., vignette portrait (Sebastian Cabot), plate autograph facsimile, (William Eaton), original brown cloth, paper label, subscription library plate and stamp, expertly restored, fine Jared Sparks edited "The Library of American Biography" from 1834 to 1838 and is noted for pioneering the study of modern American history. The contributors to the volume were Francis Bowen (Baron Steuben), Charles Hayward (Sebastian Cabot) and Cornelius C. Felon (William Eaton). English translations of the various Cabot documents. Such as these as were accessible in London are printed in most scrupulous reproduction of the original phraseology and calligraphy." (Winship:"Cabot Bibliography", 1900.p.176).…

Small Octavo. In two volumes, the abridge edition. Portrait frontispiece in volume one. 330 and 344pp. To accommodate a larger number of purchasers and readers, this abridgment was published. The commissions were mostly of a political or general nature. The biographical incidents and other parts, which constitute the narrative, have been preserved without change and nearly complete. From the library of Alice Maud Allen Atwater with her name and dated 1894. Alice was the youngest daughter of Thomas Allen, a former president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and at the time of her wedding lived with her mother Ann in a lavish home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Alice's husband-to-be, Charles Atwater, worked as a clerk and bookkeeper in Pittsfield. Their wedding was an extravagant affair, appropriate to Alice's family standing. Alice's daughter Alice Lorna bequeathed her wedding painting to the Everson Museum upon her death in 1975. The beautiful wedding portrait of Alice Maud Allen Atwater is currently on view in the exhibition. Bound in publisher's brown embossed cloth, spines gilt, some chipping to spine ends. occasional spots of foxing. A very good set. …

Calf leather. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. 11 lbs Bound in full period calf. 2 covers detached. Contents generally VG , quite bright and clean but with very occasional light spotting.

6 vols. 8vo. New edition. New edition. 6 vols. 8vo. Contemporary law sheep, red and black morocco labels. Worn, some boards detached. Internally clean. Fair.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Boston: Hillard, Gray and Co./ London: Richard James Kennett; First Edition (1836). VIII+350 pages. Four plates. NearFine Hardcover (Maroon cloth, bookplate with spine title, no dj). No Wear. Light foxing to endpapers. Strong Tight binding, Excellent hinges. 7.25"x4.75"x1.0". be26443. …

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 12 issues. Volume 1, Nos. 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9; Volume II, Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 (apparently the numbers were consecutive, even though the volumes changed. Small octavos. Printed brown wrappers. Ownership signatures at the top of each front wrap, moistly that of Captain (later Major) William Kent of Concord, a couple of wrappers detached but present, some chips on a few of the wrappers, some of the spines partially perished, probably removed from a bound volume, good to very good issues. Jared Sparks found the magazine and edited the first three issues.…

Boston: Hilliard, Gray and Co., 1840. Original embossed brown cloth, lettered in gilt, heraldic dolphin and anchor decoration in gilt on the spines. Illustrated with 19 of the 20 inserted engraved plates called for, some folding, lacking the frontis in volume one; a total of 5,580 pages, with a comprehensive, lengthy index. âMr. Sparks added some six hundred and fifty pieces to what had before been printed in editions of Franklinâs writings, with many long and scholarly notes, which in spite of succeeding editions still makes this among the most valuableâ (Paul Leicester Ford, Franklin Bibliography, p.523). Some spine ends a little worn, most corners worn and bumped, light rubbing to boards, joints starting on vol. II and VII; Vol. I rebacked using the original spine cloth, missing the frontis, rough repair to vol. II front endpaper; moderate foxing throughout. A nice shelf presence, in Very Good condition.…

FIRST EDITION OF THIS EARLY AMERICAN CLASSIC, printed at the University Press of Cambridge, which was to become the Harvard University Press. xvi, 296 pp. Printed on good wove paper. UNCUT IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH, WITH THE ORIGINAL PAPER SPINE LABEL. A bit of wear to binding, internally FINE AND BRIGHT. AN OUTSTNADING COPY OF A RARE BOOK.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1855. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 7, Pages:- 578, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 7 578.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1855. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 635, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 635 635.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1855] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2023 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume 7, Pages 578, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. Volume 7 578.…