[Rarebooks] FS: Reference Books: Natural History, Exploration, Americana, Science, Printing; prices greatly reduced

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1. EBERSTADT & Sons. THE NORTHWEST COAST: PERSONAL NARRATIVES OF 
DISCOVERY, CONQUEST AND EXPLORATION. (Mansfield Centre): M. Martino, 
(1999). Reprint. Octavo, 127 pages. This useful reference is Eberstadt 
Catalogue 119. In it are included 219 important books pertaining to the 
Northwest Coast of the United States. The Eberstadt catalogues usually 
provide not only full author-title and collations, but invaluable 
annotations as well. This catalogue is no exception. There is a wealth 
of information provided in the annotations. According to Americana 
bookseller William Reese, "One of the most notable bookseller catalogues 
ever issued in Americana, this was Catalogue 119 of the firm. It covered 
Pacific Northwest Coast voyages by Russian, English, French, Spanish and 
American Expeditions, with a special section on the Wilkes Expedition, 
with a narrative as well as specific descriptions." As New, still in 
shrinkwrap. (#008880)        $30.00
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2. FAIRFAX-MURRAY, Charles. CATALOGO DEI LIBRI POSSEDUTI DA CHARLES 
FAIRFAX-MURRAY. (Mansfield): M. Martino, [2000]. Reprint. Reprint of the 
1899 edition (London). Cloth; large octavo; 401 pages. This extremely 
rare catalogue of early printed books is the most elusive of the 
catalogues of the Fairfax-Murray Collection. It was printed in an 
edition of only 100 copies. Unlike the companion volumes on French and 
German books, this catalogue has never been reprinted until now. The 
fact that the catalogue is written in Italian is testimony to the focus 
of this collection. Many of the books described are important in the 
history of printing in Italy. In all 2382 books are expertly described. 
The catalogue is unobtainable on the second-hand market. Copies in 
recent years have sold for $1,000 or more. There are only a handful of 
copies located in American Institutions. Not in Besterman. Fine. 
(#009028)        $50.00
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3. FARQUHAR, FRANCIS P. YOSEMITE, THE BIG TREES, AND THE HIGH SIERRA. 
(Mansfield Centre): (M. Martino), [2000]. Reprint. Reprint of the 1948 
edition. Cloth; xii, 104 pages. Farquhar has assembled the most complete 
private library on the mountain regions of the Far West. From this 
collection he has selected 25 titles of major importance, either in 
their value as source material or in their rarity, concerning Yosemite, 
the Big Trees, and the High Sierra. The annotations, many of which are 
based on original research, go far beyond a mere tabulation of facts, 
for they bring to light numerous historical vignettes the author has 
gathered in many years studying and writing about the Sierra. As New, 
still in shrinkwrap. (#008891)        $40.00
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4. FERGUSON, John. BIBLIOTHECA CHEMICA. A CATALOGUE OF THE ALCHEMICAL, 
CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BOOKS IN THE COLLECTION OF ... JAMES YOUNG. 
(Mansfield): M. Martino, [1997]. Reprint. Cloth; xxi, 487; 598 pages. 
Two volumes bound as one. Limited to 100 copies, this rich collection of 
2,500 early works is full of biographical & bibliographical information 
making it essential for anyone interested in alchemy and the history of 
chemistry. Fine. (#007608)        $65.00
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5. HAZEN, R. & HAZEN, M. AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL LITERATURE, 1669-1850. 
Stroudsburg, PA: Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, (1980). First Edition. 
Octavo, xii, 431 pages. A scholarly and enormously detailed bibliography 
encompassing the earliest works on American geology. Slightly cocked. 
Near Fine. (#002039)        $35.00
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6. KRISTELLER, Paul. DIE ITALIENISCHEN BUCKDRUCKER UND VERLEGERZEICHEN 
BIS 1525. (Mansfield): M. Martino, [2000]. Reprint. Large Folio (11" x 
16"); cloth; 143 pages with 351 illustrations. Reprint of the 1893 
edition (Mundel). Kriseller's work contatins a thorough treatment of 
Italian printers' marks. In all 351 marks are reproduced showing the 
progress of printing in Italy prior to 1525. The material is arranged 
alphabetically by Italian cities. For each city a list of printers is 
given, including works printed prior to 1525, and cross-references with 
Hain. All the known printers' marks for each press are illustrated. All 
Italian cities, from Aquila to Vincenza, where printing was established 
by 1525 are included. Kristeller is recognized as one of the foremost 
authorities on early printing in Italy, having authored several other 
standard works. Fine. (#009026)        $60.00
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7. MEISEL, Max. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN NATURAL HISTORY. (Mansfield): 
M. Martino, [1994]. Reprint. Three volumes, cloth. Limited to only 100 
sets. The definitive and most important of all bibliographies on the 
subject with thousands of detailed entries up to 1924. Includes an 
annotated bibliography of publications relating to American natural 
history, a guide to the institutions that have contributed to the 
progress of American natural history, and a bibliography of books with 
an index of authors. Strong on Western Americana and Exploration. Fine. 
(#005863)        $110.00
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8. STREETER, Thomas W. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF TEXAS 1795-1845. (Mansfield): M. 
Martino, [1995]. Reprint. Octavo. Five volumes. Limited to only 150 
sets, this definitive work lists all the books, maps, and 
broadsides--nearly 2000 chronological entries--from 1795 to the year 
Texas was acceded by treaty to the United States. John Jenkins called 
this the "best bibliography on any section of the United States; an 
absolutely unparalleled achievement." Streeter's lively running 
commentary to the entries adds substantially to their worth. Slight 
foxing to pastedowns of two volumes; slight rippling of pages. Very Good 
(#007338)        $100.00
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9. TAYLOR, Louise Marion. CATALOG OF BOOKS ON CHINA IN THE ESSEX 
INSTITUTE. (Mansfield): M. Martino, [2000]. Reprint. Reprint of the 1926 
Salem edition. Cloth, octav;. ix, 392 pages. This major subject 
bibliography describes 3,500 books on all aspects on Chinese life. It is 
an excellent reference for collectors, is easy to use, and provides a 
broad exposure to books in any given subject. The collection is based on 
the collection of Thomas Hunt, a merchant who gained his fortune in 
China during the middle of the 19th century. A lifelong collector, Hunt 
gave his collection to the Essex Institute, where it is currently 
housed. The library contains about 4000 volumes. It was with the purpose 
of increasing the library's usefulness to scholars that the current 
catalog was compiled. Subjects are Chinese in America, Jews in China, 
Buddhism, folklore, secret societies, and dozens of others. Besterman 
1329 Fine. (#009034)        $45.00
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10. TIELE, P.A. NEDERLANDSCHE BIBLIOGRAPHIE VAN LAND-EN VOLKENKUNDE. 
(Mansfield): M. Martino, [2000]. Reprint. Reprint of the 1884 edition. 
Cloth; octavo; vii, 288 pages. This useful reference is arranged 
alphabetically. The name of each explorer or author is given, followed 
by a list of the publications. Tiele provides full title, size, 
pagination, and valuable annotations. In all 1254 works by Dutch 
explorers and authors are covered, giving a full account of the books 
published during the three century long history of Dutch Exploration. 
Though once reprinted, Tiele is now very difficult to find. Besterman 
4215. Near Fine. (#009106)        $45.00

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