Bundling; its Origin, Progress and Decline in America.
Stiles, Henry Reed M.D. 8vo; green cloth binding; 139pp; some wear and tear; some small paperloss on p13; o/w vg cond. A very interesting and rare treatise on an old tradition, known as bundling which originally is the practice of sleeping fully dressed with another person, with a board of wood in between them as part of courtship. It is said to have originated in the Netherlands and British Isles but also became in common in colonial America, especially in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and is still associated with the Amish as a form of courtship. However, in the 18th century in America, travellers occasionally were permitted to bundle with locals, ie renting half a bed for an extra fee.- $132
- $132
History made Easy; or A Genealogical Chart of the Kings and Queens of England, since the Conquest. To which is prefixed the chronology in short & familiar verse, forming together a comprehensive scheme for the more speedy attainment of the English history.
Reynard, F. copper engraved folding map with partial original hand colouring; on cloth; overall 40 x 49 cm, 12 segments; folds down to 16 x 9 cm. some discolouration and wear nd tear; on verso: spotted and stained; with marbled paper remnants; contemporary hand written annotation; o/w vg cond. A very interesting large circular diagram, showing the genealogical connection between British Royalty since the Norman Conquest. Various Genealogical, Historical and Chronological notes within circular vignettes as well as notes on Monarch from Egbert to Harold II and their Consorts on either side of the diagram. A banner with the quote nunquam libertas gratior extat quam sub rege pio [Liberty is never more enjoyable than under a pius King. (Claudian)] is above the diagram, adorned with a depiction of an English oak tree. To the left, a circular title cartouche; on the right, a matching vignette with Directions for the Learner. 4th edition. no slip case.- $326
- $326
Plan of London in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth.
anon copper engraved map with original colouring; image 19 x 50 cm; folds as issued; some staining and wear and tear; edges slightly frayed; o/w g cond. A very charming plan of London at the time of Elizabeth I, from Clerkenwell to Southwark, and St. James Park to Wapping. The map shows the Tower of London, the pre-1666 St.Pauls Cathedral, Tyborn Road leading up to what is now known as Marble Arch but was the place for executions, Piccadilly and Pall Mall ( Pell Mell a reference to a popluar lawn game, similar to croquet), and South of the river bull and bear fighting rings, near the present day Globe theatre.- $326
- $326
Map Of Afghanistan
Aminullah Dagarman colour printed folding map; folds as issued; some wear and tear; o/w vg cond. A very detailed map of Afghanistan published by the Afghan Tourist Board in 1965 but drawn in 1964. With two insets of a legend and the surrounding countries. A further legend states the 29 provinces. The map is very detailed, showing the provincial capitals, major roads and various geographical features.- $326
- $326
Map of the Tubes of London in one Mile Squares.
Dewynters Press Presented Free by D.H.Evansd & Co. Ltd. colour printed folding map; overall 35 x 43 cm, image 28 x 36 cm; folds as issued; some minor marginal tears; some discolouration in folds; o/w g cond. A very interesting and unusual tube map, from Golders Green/ Highgate/ Finsbury Park to Walham Green/ Oval, and Turnham Green/ Shepherds Bush to Whitechapel. Some major sites and important buildings are shown. Stations are shown in black and white circles or squares. This map includes the Baker Street & Waterloo Railway extension between Edgware Road and Paddington, represented by a broken line, and Oxford Street Station has not yet been renamed Tottenham Court Road. This map was created for the department store D.H.Evans in Oxford Street which sadly stopped trading in 2022 to be given away to its clients on the occassion of the Anglo-Franco Exhibition in Shepherds Bush which was on show from 14th My to 31st October 1908- $163
- $163
A Plan of London, Westminster and Southwark
anon copper engraved map, with original colouring; overall 19 x 32 cm, plate 19 x 30 cm. folds as issued; some additional soft creases; some discolouration and stains; some marginal tears in folds, going into image but repaired with archival tape; o/w g cond. A very charming small plan of London from Pentonville to Walworth, and Hyde Park and Stepney, showing important places by number but no key.- $130
- $130
n.t. [London and Westminster in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth Anno Dom. 1563]
Wallis, John copper engraved folding map; overall 38 x 105 cm, cropped to neatline, folds as issued, pasted on cloth; title missing; some discolouring; some loss of paper; repairs; wear and tear; o/w f cond. folds down to 19 x 10 cm, with loose paper cover. Published by John Willis, this is a retrospective view of Elizabethan London through the eyes of 18th century people. There are two keys with locations to various important sites, and a small cartouche with a description of Londinium Antiqua. Just North of the Strand is a field, marked as Convent Garden, indicating that the area once belonged to the Abbey of St Peters at Westminster before the Dissolution of Monasteries during the reign of Henry VIII. There is also a key marked e right by Traitors Gate, indicating a planned bridge across the Thames though the actual building of Tower Bridge did not start until the late 1880s. Despite its obvious faults, this is still a very impressive map and statement piece!- $652
- $652
Where to go? Turn the page Joe and youll find a Cartoon Map of Downtown Tokyo.
Neal folding map; some wear and tear; folds as issued; o/w vg cond. Published by the American Forces on the last year of the American occupation of Japan which began aftyer the Japanese surrender in 1945 and lasted until 1952.- $326
- $326
Hammond s Fabulous Treasure Map
Hammond colour printed folding map; overall 40 x 50 cm. folds as issued; some discolouration; some holes in crossfolds; o/w vg cond. A very attractive and fun pictorial map of North America and West Indies, showing famous treasures and providing information on historical and mythical treasure hunters, treasures and pirates. If you d like to know more about Strip Tease Pirate, this is definitely the map for you!- $391
- $391
A Book of Make-Up.
Ward, Eric 8vo. hardcover. 100 pp. with 12 photolithographic illustrations. some wear and tear on binding; o/w vg cond. A very charming and informative book, instructing the reader on stage make-up with a detailed section on materials and foundations. In depth description of how to do The Principles of Make Up, The Dressing Table,Reparation of the Face, Straight Make Up, Character Make Up, Film Make Up, Confidential Make Up, Useful Accessories, Some Racial Types. First edition in 1930.- $65
- $65