New topographical atlas of the state of Pennsylvania; with descriptions historical, scientific and statistical, together with a map of the United States and territories
The history of Pennsylvania from the earliest discovery to the present time. Including an account of the first settlements by the Dutch, Swedes, and English, and of the colony of William Penn, his treaty and pacific measures with the Indians; and the gradual advancement of the state to its present aspect of opulence, culture and refinement. By William Mason Cornell
Picturesque America; or, The land we live in. A delineation by pen and pencil of the mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, water-falls, shores, cañons, valleys, cities, and other picturesque features of our country
The main literary work on this publication was done by Oliver B. Bunce. The introduction was written and proofsheets read by W.C. Bryant. Cf. J.C. Derby's "Fifty years among authors ..."
"Contents" in each vol. includes names of authors and artists. "List of engravings on steel" in each vol. includes names of artists and engravers.
Inscribed to daughter Mary Ann by Jacob Stauffer, Dec. 25, 1874.
The American statesman: a political history, exhibiting the origin, nature and practical operation of constitutional government in the United States; the rise and progress of parties, the legislation relating to all matters of national importance, with views of distinguished statesmen on questions of foreign and domestic policy
Heroes of three wars: Comprising a series of biographical sketches of the most distinguised soldiers of the War of the Revolution, the War with Mexico, and the War for the Union, who have contributed their valor to establish and perpetuate the Republic of the United States
Modern entries, in English: being a select collection of pleadings in the courts of King's Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer ... and also all kinds of writs, original and judicial. Translated from the most authentick books, but chiefly from Lutwich's, Saunders's, Ventris's, Salkeld's, and the Modern reports; and from other cases lately tried and adjudged, and wherein writs of error have been brought, and judgments affirmed: together with readings and observations on the several cases in the reports ... To which are added references to all the other entries in the books. With three distinct tables, one of the precedents, the second of the cases abridg'd, and the third of the names of the cases
Printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling (asigns of E. Sayer) for R. Gosling,
Date of Publication
1734-35.
Physical Description
2 volumes 32 cm
Notes
Vol. 2: By a barrister of the Inner Temple.
Jasper Yeates's Colonial Law Library.
Yeates's signature at top of title page.
Book numbers 64 and 65 as assigned by Yeates.
Summary
"Translated from the most authentick books, but chiefly from Lutwich's, Saunder's, Ventris's, Salked's, and the Modern reports; and from other cases lately tried and adjudged, and wherein writs of error have been brought, and judgments affirmed: together with readings and observations on the several cases in the reports ... To which are added references to all the other entries in the books. With three distinct tables, one of the precedents, the second of the cases abridg'd, and the third of the names of the cases. By a gentleman of the Inner Temple."
Pennsylvania and the Centennial exposition: comprising the preliminary and final reports of the Pennsylvania board of Centennial managers, made to the Legislature at the sessions of 1877-8; together with a list of the officers and members of the Board and of the associated committees; and historical sketch of the exhibition; an alphabetical catalogue of Pennsylvania exhibitors; and a series of articles relative to the industries, resources and capabilities of the commonwealth
The English pleader : being a select collection of various precedents of declarations of actions brought in the Courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas at Westminster, in case, debt, covenant, trespass and assault, ejectment, replevin, prohibition, &c. : taken from the Rolls of the treasury of the said courts, and forms settled by counsel and special pleaders, since the commencement of the act of Parliament for the laws being in the English language, and is the only book approv'd of for authentick precedents : to which are added, the forms of pleas and issues both general and special, with replications thereto, and also judgments in both courts on the several actions, and likewise forms and precedents of recoveries and concords of fines with a method of suffering and passing the same
The Holy Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues, with a complete concordance ... 100,000 marginal references and readings. Apocrypha and Psalms in metre. Dr. William Smith's Standard Bible dictionary ... A comprehensive and critical description of the tabernacle and its sacred furniture ; together with an account of the priesthood and the worship and sacrifices of the Israelites. Compiled expressly for this edition of the Holy Bible, chiefly from the writings of Dr. William Smith, Dean Milman, Rev. John Kitto ... [et al.] ... A history of all the religious denominations of the world, and many other important and useful aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures ... with over 2500 ... illustrations, on steel, wood, and in colors
New Testament has special t.p. :[Contrasted editions]. Both versions of the New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, translated out of the original Greek ; being the version set forth A.D. 1611. Compared with the most ancient authorities and revised A.D. 1881. The old (King James)--version and the revised version arranged in parallel columns for convenience in reference and comparison ...
Genealogy of John R. Fisher and Alice Herr on four pages following the Apocrypha.
Viewing bibles contingent of staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Full morocco binding with elababote gold tooling on both covers, Holy Bible in circular recess; part of tooling at base of spine missing; edge gilding.
Charter to William Penn, and laws of the province of Pennsylvania, passed between the years 1682 and 1700, preceded by Duke of York's laws in force from the year 1676 to the year 1682, with an Appendix containing laws relating to the organization of the provincial courts and historical matter
iv, 614 p. front. (port.) illus., facsims. (part fold.) 25 cm.
Notes
In pocket of volume is a "Fac-simile of the charter granted by Charles the Second to William Penn for the 'province of Pensilvania,' engraved from the original on file in the office of the secretary of the commonwealth."
