16= 16= 650. WALTON AND COTTON. Complete Angler. 3rd and last Moses Browne Edition. 16mo, blue morocco, blind tooled gilt edges. Lond. 1772 Seventeen plates inserted, final leaf repaired, a few leaves soiled. 651. WALTON (IZAAK). The Lives of Dr. John Donne, Sir Henry Wotton, Mr. Richard Hooker, Mr. George Herbert. Written by Izaak Walton. To which are added some Letters written by Mr. George Herbert, at his being in Cambridge: with others to his Mother, The Lady Magdalen Herbert, written by John Donne, afterwards Dean of St. Paul's. With beautiful Impressions of the four fine portraits, that of Donne by Lombart, Wotton and Hooker by Dolle and Herbert by White. 8vo, blue levant morocco gilt, gilt edges, by Rivière. Lond. Printed by Tho. Newcomb for Richard Marriott, 1670. : FINE COPY OF THE FIRST COLLECTED EDITION. 652. [WALDSEMÜLLER (MARTIN).] Cosmographiæ Introductio cum quibusdam geometria as Astronomia principiis ad eam rem necessariis. Insuper quatuor Americi Vespucij navigationes. . . 4to, red levant morocco, gilt edges, by Bedford. St. Die [Lorraine], August 29, 1507 The date-29 August, 1507-shows that this is the second issue (the first having appeared on April 25) of the famous book which invented the word "America'' and stamped it on the New World for all time. The Gymnasium of St. Dié was a collegiate institution, which started a press for itself in 1507. The combination of letters in the mark above mentioned represent: S. D., St. Dié; G L, Gauthier Lud; M I, Martinus Ilacomilus (Hylacomylus Waltzemüller). These two men, and Nicolas Lud (N L), were members of the Gymnasium. Hylacomylus was the author of the above book, and he added to it the four Voyages of Vespucci, translated into Latin from a French version of the Italian original. On the reverse of leaf Biii it is said that "the greatest part of the still unknown land lately discovered by Americus Vespucius is inhabitable." On the obverse of Ci, the fourth part of the world, which since Americus discovered it, may be called Amerige (as it were the land of Americus) or America, is in the sixth climate.'' On the back of C 5 it said: "Now however those parts are more widely investigated, and another quarter has been discovered by Americus Vespucius (as will be heard in the sequel) and I do not see how any one can lawfully forbid that it should be named, after its sagacious and ingenious dicsoverer, Amerige (as it were Americo's land) or America." In the verses of Ringmann (Philesius) on the back of the second A 1, the geographical name "Amerige" is added by the side of the lines referring to Spanish and Portuguese discovery. 653. [WARD (NATHANIEL).] The Simple Cobler of Aggavvam in America. Willing to help mend his Native Country, lamentably tattered, both in the upper-leather and 40= sole, with all the honest stitches he can take By Theodore de la Guard. 4to, maroon morocco, gilt panelled sides, gilt edges, by Mansell. Lond.: Printed by J. D. & R. I. for Stephen Bowtell, 1647 RARE. The title of this copy is within a border of parallel lines, and the verso of it is blank; moreover the signature runs from A2-L3. This with other peculiarities show this to be the Second Edition. The first has the title within a border of typographical ornaments and its signature runs from A2-F4. 654. WARREN (GEORGE). An Impartial Description of Surinam upon the continent of Guiana in America. With History of several strange beasts, birds, fishes, insects, and customs of that Colony. 4to, calf. Lond. Printed by William Godbid for Nathaniel Brooke, 1667. VERY RARE. 1750 FROM WASHINGTON'S LIBRARY. 655. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). A Collection of Nine Rare American Pamphlets bound in one volume, lettered "Orations." From the library of George Washington, with his AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE on the first half-title. In one volume, small 4to, mottled sheep, yellow edges, as bound for Washington. This volume was in "Case No. 7'' in the library at Washington's death and was No. 294 of the Manuscript Catalogue of Washington's library prepared by Tobias Lear, where it is described as "Orations."' In the Boston Athenæum Catalogue it is No. 289. It was No. 84 in the Philadelphia Sale of 1876 and the auctioneer's ticket is still on the back of the volume. Of the nine pamphlets all but one are of interest and value in themselves. Two are Fifth of March Orations, two others are Fourth of July Orations, and three are Masonic addresses. Four were presentation copies to Washington, though the inscriptions are cut into by the binder. A detailed description of the pamphlets follows: 1. THACHER (PETER). An Oration delivered at Watertown, March 5, With Washington's signature on the half-title and small remains of a presentation inscription. This Oration against standing armies is the rarest of the series of Fifth of March Orations. 2. MASON (JONATHAN). An Oration Delivered March 6, 1780. At the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston; To commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the Fifth of March, 1770. Boston, John Gill, 1780 Perfect copy, with the half-title. Signature B is printed on blue paper. 3. AUSTIN (JONATHAN L.). An Oration, Delivered July 4, 1786, at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston, in Celebration of the Anniversary of American Independence. Boston, Peter Edes [1786] Fine copy with the half-title, bearing inscription (no doubt in the author's autograph) "His Excellency General Washington' (the last three letters cut off) and with a correction probably by him. 4. BRACKENRIDGE (HUGH H.). An Eulogium of the Brave Men who have Fallen in the Contest with Great-Britain: Delivered on Monday, July 5, 1779. Philadelphia, F. Bailey [1779] Fine copy, with untrimmed margins. With half-title and blank leaf at end. The author's name is misprinted "Hugh M. Brackenridge" on the title-page. On pp. 24, 25 is a peroration on Washington. 5. VARNUM (JAMES M.). An Oration: Delivered before a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, In the Church at Providence (Rhode Island) On Monday the Twenty-eighth of December, 1778. Providence (Rhode Island), Printed by John Carter, near the State-House [1778]. An exceedingly rare Masonic pamphlet, not mentioned by Bartlett, and of which we find no record. A fine, uncut copy. 6. HILLER (JOSEPH). A Charge delivered at St. Peter's Church, in Salem, to the Most antient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, Upon the Festival of St. John the Evangelist. December 27th, 1780. Salem, Mary Crouch and Company, 1780 Fine copy of the first edition, unknown to Sabin or Evans. Printed on thick paper. Presentation copy to Washington from Joseph Webb with inscription on title (cut into by binder). 7. KEITH (ISRAEL). A Charge, Delivered at Trinity Church in Boston, December 27th, 1780. Being the Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist; To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons, for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Boston, N. E. Printed and Sold by Brother N. Willis, 1780 Mentioned by Sabin, though not seen by him. This also was a presentation copy from Joseph Webb to General Washington. Joseph Webb was Grand Master of Masons of Massachusetts. 8. AN ORATION which might have been Delivered to the Students in Anatomy, on the Late Rupture between the Two Schools in this City. Philadelphia, Printed by T. Dobson and T. Lang, February, 1789 9. LETTERS, being the Whole of the Correspondence between the Honorable John Jay, Esq. and Mr. Lewis Littlepage; A Young Man whom Mr. Jay, when in Spain, Patronized, and took into his Family. A New and Correct Edition. New York, Eleazer Oswald, 1786 These pamphlets, the earliest of which was printed in 1776 and the latest in 1786, were no doubt sent to Washington as they appeared and probably the collection was made up and bound by his order, perhaps in 1787. His autograph signature on the half-title of the first pamphlet was written after the book was bound, as is shown by the offset on the blank fly-leaf. 600. 1750 656. WASHINGTON'S FARM BOOK. The Complete The autograph of George Washington appears in the usual place of inscription-on the title-page. 657. WASHINGTON GEOGRAPHY. Geographia Classica. The Geography of the Antients as contained in the Greek and Latin Classics. Exhibited in thirty-two maps. By Herman Moll. Engraved title. 4to, original half sheep, in a moLond. 1749 rocco case. By Dr. Wm. Stakeley. Somewhat worn, as might be expected. Bushrod Washington's autograph is twice repeated, and Laurence Washington appends a certificate of genuineness. 710= PORTRAITS OF WASHINGTON. 658. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Character Portraits of Washington as delineated by Historians, Orators and Divines, selected and arranged in chronological order, with biographical notes and references by W. S. Baker. 4to, red levant morocco extra, super-extra back and sides embellished with Washington's bookplate, his monogram, arms, etc., vellum doublure with border, the original Stars and Stripes inlaid in the centre, silk linings, gilt top, uncut edges, by Stikeman. The Phila. Lindsay, 1887 UNIQUE COPY of great value, with 92 inserted plates of considerable rarity, over 80 being portraits of Washington. late W. F. Havemeyer, who built this superb volume, has added an introduction, in it he states that "great care has been exercised to collect only good prints. It has been a task of great magnitude . . . but I have succeeded far beyond my expectations.' 99 The book opens with a fine letter in the handwriting of Washington addressed to Major Geo. Aug. Washington, then follows the Impartial History portrait, the small Savage-Hill and Harrison, the panoplied Edwin portrait, the very rare Trenchard from the Columbia Magazine, and other valuable prints by Hamlin (B. 124), Birch-Roberts, Rollinson, Tanner, Cochin, Holloway, Doolittle, Savage, Nutter, Scholes, Reading, Leney, the very scarce Mass. Mag. print, the memorial plate by Clarke, some private plates, India proofs, and others of importance and variety. H لای 27 659. WASHINGTON PORTRAITS. Hart (Charles Henry -Editor). Catalogue of the Engraved Portraits of Washington. With 21 illustrations. 4to, half vellum, uncut. One of 425 copies. N. Y.: The Grolier Club, 1904 149 660. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Memory of Washington: comprising a sketch of his life and character. Also a collection of Eulogies and orations. Portrait engraved by W. Hamlin. 8vo, brown morocco. Scarce. Newport: Oliver Farnsworth, 1800 661. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Memory of Washington comprising a sketch of his Life and Character; and the National Testimonials of Respect. Rare portrait by Hamilton. 12mo, morocco, by Stikeman. Newport, 1800 662. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Life of Gen. George Washington, etc. Oval copper-plate portrait. 16mo, brown levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière. N. Y. Johnstone & Van Norden, 1825 : 663. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). The Life of General : 664. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Life of, by Washington Irving. Portraits. 5 vols. 8vo, original cloth. FIRST EDITION. N. Y.: Putnam, 1855-9 350 LETTER BY MARTHA WASHINGTON 665. WASHINGTON (MARTHA). Important Letter written and signed by Martha Washington, 2 pp. 4to, relative to the Trumbull portrait of Washington, as follows: Sir Philadelphia the 12 January, 1797. From the hands of Mr. Anthony, I received a proof print engraved from the whole length portrait of the President. I receive it, Sir, as a mark of your esteem and polite attention, and shall set great store by it accordingly. A few weeks more, will place me in the shades of Mount Vernon, under our own vines and fig trees; where, with very sincere assurances I may add, we should be always extremly happy to see you, for the numberless instances of your politeness to me, I pray you to accept my thanks, and to be persuaded of the great esteem and regard. Your most obedent and obliged Hble servant The President has enjoined it upon me to tender you his sincere regards. Enclosed in green morocco covers. It can easily be imagined that the feminine ink-bottle was at the usual low-ebb when Martha penned this letter. The suggestion that she reinforced the ink sediment with water is only too obvious. |