New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1889. Hardcover. An early American edition of The Descent of Man. The text is reproduced from the second edition of 1874, presenting the text in a single volume, with Darwin's preface and tables listing the additions and corrections to the second edition. Red cloth.....
New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1880. Hardcover. John Blackbridge, identified as 'Actuary and Counsellor at Law' provides a guide to 'The American National Game', combining a scholarly approach with the zeal of the committed player. Jessel 122. Brown covers with gilt title, author and playing cards, beveled edges worn. Wear.....
New York: 1901. Hardcover. This slim work begins with a preface by Henry B. Alexandar, arguing for roulette as a game to play at home ('In my opinion, Roulette is the King of all games'), before offering an 'explanation' of the technical and French vocabulary, an 'illustration of the table'.....
Prentice Hall, 1989. Hardcover. 9.5 x 6.5". A collection of C.A.R. Hoare's published papers, first published in 1989. A fascinating glimpse into the history of computing science. Previous owner's name on the fly-leaf, corners slightly bumped.
Sinauer Associates is an imprint of Oxford University Press, 2012. Hardcover. 8.5 x 11". New in shrinkwrap.
Pacific Grove, CA: Lighthouse Writers Guild, 1985. Hardcover. 8.5" x 5.5". Richard Peterson's history of the appearances of Halley's Comet, prepared in anticipation of its most recent appearance in 1986. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper. Minor scuffs to the font cover, minor wear to the edges.....