CF Libbie: CATALOGUE OF THE HARRIS LIBRARIES, Rev. Thaddeus Mason Harris, AND, Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian of Harvard College. Early and Rare Americana, Town Histories and Genealogies, Indian Narratives and Memoirs. Civil War, Confederate and Lincoln History., 1909Oct06,

Auction Details

Auction Date
October 06, 1909 - October 06, 1909
Page Size: 2005 items in 21 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
101 J. T. Clarke ARCHAEOLOGICAL Institute of America. Papers of New York

1898

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102 ARCHITECTURE. Benjamin, Asher. Rudiments of Architecture, etc. Boston

1814

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103 ARCHITECTURE. French Cathedrals London

1837

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104 Dwyer, C. P. ARCHITECTURE. Economy of Church, Parsonage and School Architecture Buffalo

1856

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105 ARCHITECTURE. Nicholson, P. The Carpenter's New Guide, etc. Phila.

1818

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106 ARCTIC. Player, Julius. New Lands within the Arctic Circle: narrative of the discoveries of the Austrian ship "Tegetthoff," 1872-74 New York

1877

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107 ARIZONA. Mowry Sylvester. Memoir of the proposed Territory of Arizona Washington

1857

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108 ASH, John Grammatical Institutes Chatham

1785

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109 ASHE, Thomas Travels in America, 1806; exploring the Rivers Alleghany, Monongahela, Ohio, and Mississippi Newburyport

1808

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110 Elder John Leland ASHFIELD, Mass. Politics Sermonized; exhibited at Ashfield, on July 4th, 1806 Springfield

1806

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111 ASHLEY, Jonathan Sermon. Boston, Nov. 28, 1742 Boston

1742

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112 David Gregory ASTRONOMY: Elements of; physical and geometrical London

1715

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113 ATHENAEUM. Poetical Illustrations of the Athenaeum Gallery of Paintings Boston

1827

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114 ATKINSON'S Explorations and adventures in Siberia...

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115 ATLAS Plat Book of Reno County, Kansas. Compiled from County Records and actual surveys Minneapolis

1902

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116 John Daggett ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. Sketch of the History of, from its settlement to the present time Dedham

1834

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117 Jonathan Crane ATTLEBOROUGH. Historical Sketch of the Second Congregational Church at its Centennial Meeting, Dec. 7, 1848 Boston

1849

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118 [ATWATER, Caleb.] Mysteries of Washington City Washington D. C.

1844

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119 T. M. Brewer AUDUBON. Review of Audubon's Birds of North America Boston

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120 BACHMAN, J. An Account of Some Experiments made on the Habits of the Vultures Inhabiting Carolina, the Turkey Buzzard and the Carrion Crow; particularly as it records the extraordinary powers of smelling usually attributed to them Charleston

1834

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121 BADGER. Statement of Facts relative to the last Will of Mrs. Badger, of Natick Dedham

1824

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122 C. L. Edwards BAHAMA Songs and Stories: a contribution to folk-lore Boston

1895

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123 BANGOR, Me. Voices from the Kenduskeag Bangor

1848

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124 BANGOR Centennial Celebration of the Settlement of Bangor, Sept. 30, 1869 Bangor

1870

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125 Millet, Joshua BAPTIST. A History of the Baptists in Maine Portland

1845

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126 BARBER, John W. Historical Religious Events Hartford

1828

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127 BARBER. Historical Collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, biographical sketches, etc. New Haven

1838

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128 BARBER History and Antiquities of New England, New York and New Jersey Worcester

1841

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129 BARBER Historical Collections, being a collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. Worcester

1844

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130 BARLOW, Joel The Columbiad, a poem London

1809

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131 BARNARD, George Theory and Practice of Landscape Painting in Water-Colours London

1871

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132 BARNSTABLE, Mass. The Cape Cod Centennial Celebration at Barnstable, Sept. 3, 1839 Barnstable

1840

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133 J. W. Thompson BARRE, Mass. Discourse, at Barre (embodying the history of the town), on 100th anniversary, June 17, 1874 Cambridge

1875

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134 [BARTLETT, John] College Words and Customs Cambridge

1851

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135 BARTLETT, S. C. Sketches of the Missions of the American Board Boston

1872

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136 BARTON, Benjamin S. Memoir Concerning the Fascinating Faculty of the Rattle-Snake and other American Serpents Phila.

1796

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137 BASSE, William BASSE, William. Poetical Works London

1893

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138 [BATCHELDER, Eugene] A Romance of the Sea Serpent Cambridge

1849

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139 BAXTER, Robert Call to the Unconverted to Turn and Live Boston

1731

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140 BEDFORD, N. H. History of, being statistics compiled on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town, May 19, 1850 Boston

1851

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141 BELCHERTOWN, Mass. Historical Sketch of the Congregational Church in; genealogies, intermarriages, etc. Northampton

1852

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142 William White BELFAST, Me. History of, with introductory remarks on Acadia Belfast

1827

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143 BELKNAP, Jeremy History of New Hampshire, comprehending the events of one complete century from the discovery of the River Pascataqua Philadelphia, Boston

1784

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144 BELKNAP History of New Hampshire Dover

1831

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145 BELKNAP American Biography, or an historical account of those persons who have been distinguished in America Boston

1794

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146 BELKNAP BELKNAP. Life of New York

1847

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147 Mrs. Webber BELLOWS Falls, Vt. View of town and vicinity; from nature and on stone Boston

1829

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148 BENEDICT, David Abridgment of the General History of the Baptist Denominations in America Boston

1820

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149 BENEDICT, David Abridgment of the General History of the Baptist Denominations in America New York

1848

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150 BERKSHIRE County, Mass. History of, in two parts

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150a Edwin M. Stone BEVERLY, Mass. History of, from 1630 to 1842 Boston

1843

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151 BIBLIOPHILE Society. Letter (in facsimile) of John Paul Jones, written on the "Ranger," arranging for the first national salute given the American Flag in Europe Boston

1903

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152 BIBLIOTHECA Americana; being a choice collection of books relating to North and South America and the West Indies Paris

1840

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153 [BIGGS, James] History of Don Francisco de Miranda's Attempt to Effect a Revolution in South America Boston

1808

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154 [BIGGS, James] History of Don Francisco de Miranda's Attempt to Effect a Revolution in South America Boston

1810

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155 John Farmer BILLERICA, Mass. Historical Memoir of; from its first settlement to 1816 Amherst, N. H.

1816

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156 BIOGRAPHY. Life of Adams...

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157 BIOGRAPHY. Life of Horace Greeley...

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158 S. F. Baird, John Cassin and G. N. Lawrence BIRDS of North America: the descriptions of species based chiefly on the collections in the Museum of the Smithsonian Institution Salem

1870

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159 BLAINE, J. G. Twenty Years of Congress from Lincoln to Garfield Norwich

1884

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160 BLUNDEVILLE. Briefe Description of Universall Maps and Charts and of their use. Also the use of Ptolomey his Tablets, etc.... London

1636

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161 E. Rastoin-Bremond BOCCACCIO. Contes de Boccaccio Paris

1835

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162 BOHN'S Library. Chevreul on Colours... London

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163 BOIS, Jules Le Satanisme et la Magie Paris

1895

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164 BOISGELIN, Louis de Ancient and Modern Malta London

1805

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165 BOLIVIA. Archivo Boliviano. Coleccion de Documentos Relativos a la Historia de Bolivia Paris

1872

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166 BOOK of Common Prayer, etc., according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the U. S.; with the Psalter Boston

1800

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167 BOOKE of Secrets Shewing Divers Wayes to Make and Prepare all sorts of Inke and Colours: as blacke... London

1596

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168 Ebenezer Price BOSCAWEN, N. H. Chronological Register of, from the first settlement of the town to 1820 Concord

1823

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169 Charles Carleton Coffin BOSCAWEN and Webster, N. H. History of 1733-1878 Concord

1878

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170 BOSTON, Mass., and its Environs; as they appear from the Cupola of the State House Boston

1832

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171 R. W. Cushman BOSTON. Bowdoin Square Church Book; a brief history of its formation and organization Boston

1843

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172 BOSTON. Bowen's Boston News-Letter and City Record. From January, 1826 to January, 1827 Boston

1826

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173 BOSTON. Bowen's Picture of Boston, or the citizen's and stranger's guide to the Metropolis of Massachusetts and its environs Boston

1838

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174 Bridgman, Thomas BOSTON. Epitaphs from Copp's Hill Burial Ground; with notes Boston

1851

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175 Carver, Robin BOSTON. Stories about Boston and its Neighborhood Boston

1833

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176 [Child, Lydia M.] BOSTON. The Rebels, or Boston before the Revolution Boston

1825

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177 Rev. Mr. Eaton BOSTON. Christ Church. Historical Account of Christ Church Boston

1824

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178 BOSTON Common, or Rural Walks in Cities Boston

1838

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179 Condy, J. BOSTON. Sermon on the Death of Benjamin Landon, merchant (of Boston), who deceased Jan. 8, 1747 Boston

1747

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180 Dearborn, Nathaniel BOSTON. Boston Notions, 1630-1847 Boston

1848

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181 BOSTON Directories for 1796, 1831, 1835, 1842 and 1843 Boston

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182 Drake, S. A. BOSTON. Old Landmarks and historic personages of Boston Boston

1873

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183 Emerson, William BOSTON. Historical Sketch of the First Church in Boston, from its formation to the present period Boston

1812

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184 Florance, Robert BOSTON. To the Sons and Daughters of Flesh Island Boston

1864

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185 Greenwood, F. W. P. BOSTON. History of King's Chapel, in Boston; the first Episcopal Church in New England Boston

1833

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186 Hales, John G. BOSTON. A Survey of Boston and its Vicinity Boston

1821

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187 BOSTON Harbor. Report of the Commissioner on Routes of Canals from Boston Harbour to Connecticut and Hudson Rivers Boston

1826

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188 BOSTON. Historical Notices of the New North Religious Society in the Town of Boston with anecdotes of the Rev. Andrew and John Eliot Boston

1822

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189 BOSTON. History of Boston from 1630-1856 Boston

1856

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190 J. Mayer BOSTON. Horn Pond and Environs of Boston, taken from Rag Rock, Woburn Boston

1863

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191 BOSTON Latin School. Materials for a Catalogue of the Masters and Scholars, 1635-1846 Boston

1847

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192 Lothrop, S. K. BOSTON. History of the Church in Brattle Street, 1699-1850 Boston

1851

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193 J. G. Hales BOSTON. Map of Boston and its Vicinity

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194 BOSTON Massacre. Orations delivered at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston to Commemorate the Evening of the Fifth of March, 1770 Boston

1807

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195 BOSTON Massacre. Short Narrative of Horrid Massacre in Boston, perpetrated in the Evening of the Fifth Day of March, 1770 Boston: reprinted, New York

1770

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196 BOSTON. Memento: a Jumble (in prose and verse) from Old Skillets Boston

1849

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197 Justin Winsor, editor BOSTON. Memorial History of, including Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 1630--1880 Boston

1882

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198 BOSTON Merchant of 1745; or, incidents in the life of James Gibson Boston

1847

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199 Murray BOSTON. Records of the Life of Rev. John Murray, late Minister of the Reconciliation and Senior Pastor of the Universalists congregated in Boston Boston

1816

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  • ALDE, Apr. 8: GUEVARA (ANTONIO DE). Histoire de Marc-Aurèle, Empereur Romain, vray miroir et horloge des Princes. Paris, Pierre et Galliot du Pré, frères, 1565. €3,000 to €4,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: HEURES DE LA VIERGE. Horæ in laudem beatissimæ virginis Mariæ ad usum Romanum. Paris, Charles L'Angelier, 1556. €4,000 to €5,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: MONTAIGNE (MICHEL DE). Les Essais. Édition nouvelle, trouvée après le deceds de l'autheur… Paris, Abel L'Angelier, 1595. €6,000 to €8,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: [ROJAS (FERNANDO DE)]. Celestina, tragicomedia di Calisto et Melibea, tradotta de lingua castigliana in italiano idioma… Venise, 1531. €2,000 to €3,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: CAMÕES (LUÍS DE). Os Lusiadas. Lisbonne, Pedro Crasbeeck, 1613. €2,000 to €3,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: CERVANTES (MIGUEL DE). El Ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Bruxelles, Roger Velpius & Huberto Antonio, 1611. €6,000 to €8,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: LA FONTAINE (JEAN DE). Fables choisies, mises en vers. Paris, Denys Thierry et Claude Barbin, 1678-1694. €6,000 to €8,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: CERVANTES (MIGUEL DE). El Ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Madrid, Joaquin Ibarra, 1780. €3,000 to €4,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: DIDEROT (DENIS) ET JEAN LE ROND D'ALEMBERT. Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers. Paris, 1751-1765. €15,000 to €20,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: [LIVRE TISSÉ]. LAMARTINE (Alphonse de). Les Laboureurs. Poème tiré de Jocelyn… Lyon, J. A. Henry, 1883. €8,000 to €10,000.
    ALDE, Apr. 8: [LIVRE TISSÉ]. Livre de prières tissé d'après les enluminures des manuscrits du XIVe au XVIe siècle. Lyon, [A. Roux], 1886. €5,000 to €6,000.
  • Sotheby’s
    Books, Manuscripts & Objects from Three Important Collections
    Open for Bidding 2-17 April
    Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: [Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun]. Le Roman de la Rose, [Geneva or Lyons, c.1481], first printed edition of the most important medieval French vernacular poem. £200,000 to £300,000.
    Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: Castiglione. Il libro del cortegiano. [Venice], April 1528, first edition, in a magnificent binding by Jean Picard for Jean Grolier. £100,000 to £150,000.
    Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: Jacobus de Cessolis. Schachzabelbuch, Strasbourg, 1483, von der Lasa copy. £50,000 to £70,000.
    Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: World Championship, 1972. A collection of 84 press photographs of the famed match between Spassky and Fischer. £2,000 to £3,000.
    Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: Ben Franklin. Autograph letter signed, to Lord Shelburne, British Prime Minister, during peace negotiations, November 1782. £15,000 to £20,000.