Humphreys Colonel David (35 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint. 12mo. in black cloth binding. B&W illustrations. Condition: old minor damp stain to binding with faint internal tide marks. Most of last free endpaper torn away; pp. 105-112 loose but present in proper place; else good. 190 pages.

hardcover. Condition: Fair. The author was Aide de Camp to General Washington and Minister Pleni-Potentiary to the Spanish Court. Book measures approx. 3 3/4" wide by 5 1/2" tall, 24mo, 190 pages. Leather spine over printed boards. Boards are mostly illegible, badly marred; spine heavily worn. A couple of former owner names and date on front paste-down endpaper. Illustrated with woodcuts. Americana. Studio.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. New York, 1835; illustrated paper covered boards; corners bumped; edge wear; leather spine; spine edges chipped with pieces missing; 5 1/2 inches tall; interior foxed; interior clean and unmarked; 190 pages.

348 pp. 8vo, old half calf, marbled sides. Corner of dedication leaf lacking, affecting a couple of words; some scattered light foxing; binding worn at extremities.

8vo, contemporary leather, covered & stitched over with thin calf, some wear at extremities, hinges loose, or broken, 348pp. Lacks front and rear endpapers. Small library plate pasted to inside front cover. Occasional browning & slight foxing. Humphreys's collected poetry, joined to his 1788 essay on Israel Putnam. EVANS 22578. First Collected Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. New York, 1851; red cloth covered boards; edges and corners heavily scuffed with board exposed at corners; spine edges chipped with pieces missing; gilt illustration on front board and spine; 4 1/2 inches tall; all edges gilt; Previous owner's name on free front end paper; interior foxed; 256 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. The Miscellaneous Works of Colonel Humphreys. New York: Printed by Hodge, Allen, and Campbell, 1790, First Edition. 348 p, full original leather binding measures 8.25 x 5.5\u0094, 8vo. In fair condition. Boards attached via cording only - VERY FRAGILE. Head and tail of spine chipped; exposed binding at tail. Title label chipped at fore-edge with loss of text; gilt lettering moderately soiled & illegible. Spine desiccated with some cracking parallel to hinges. Professional binder's tape found in front gutter. Pencil marginalia on end-pages; scratched out ownership name on front paste-down. Toning with regular age-staining throughout text-block. Binding intact; hinges fragile. Please see photos. David Humphreys (1752-1818) was an American Revolutionary colonel and aide de camp to George Washington, a secretary and intelligence agent for Benjamin Franklin in Paris, American minister to Portugal and then to Spain, entrepreneur who brought Merino sheep to America and member of the Connecticut state legislature. A poet and author, he was one of the Hartford Wits. First Edition. Original Binding. RAREA1790EJKI- 10\/22 FORN-TUB-0075-BB-2504-HKREV774.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first issue with d4 signature, 8vo (8" x 5"), pp. (1-3), 4-31, (4) without pagination, 32-348. Signed: (A)4, B-C4, D4, d4, E-I4, K-U4, X-Z4, (Aa-Bb)4, Cc-Ii4, Kk-Uu4, Xx2. Full old tree calf, smooth back in five gilt roll tooled compartments, gilt lettering piece in the second, gilt urn form center ornaments & gilt corner foliation in the rest. Very good attractive copy with professionally repaired sunk in bands. Attractive tree calf worn at extremities & corners. Small head cap repair. Erasure to title page below the first line, sheets clean, unmarked, complete. Old name on title "Nath Potter" & faint old embossed stamp at imprint "The Raynclus Library Rochester New York". H9716 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges.

First Edition. Octavo (20.5cm.); publisher's full sheep, maroon gilt-lettered spine label; 348pp. Boards scuffed and leather sun faded at spine and rear spine edge, corners bumped, textblock uniformly toned and rather finger-soiled, slightly later (1814?) ownership inscription to front flyleaf, contemporary ex libris mostly removed from front pastedown, long closed tear to K1, small coin-sized loss at fore-edge of Q1 not quite touching text, else Very Good and sound overall. Collection includes both poetry and military history, among the latter a life of Major-General Israel Putnam. EVANS 22578; SABIN 33808.

First edition, 8vo, pp. iv, [3], 8-22; removed from binding; lacks the terminal ad leaf, otherwise very good. An influential poem, combining the images of patriotism, manufacturing, and the work ethic. Humphreys was a colonel in the Revolutionary War and served as Washington's aide-de-camp. Evans 27145; Sabin 33813; Wegelin 225.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1850. 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:- 192, 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. 192.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 194 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.44 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1804. 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: - 435, 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. 435.