We maintain a relatively small but very choice inventory of rare books, manuscripts, and ephemera from all fields, from the Medieval to the modern, which are distinguished by their fine, original condition. Some special subjects include fine bindings; antiquarian bibliography; art and architecture; domestic economy; landscape gardening; esoterica; Oriental printing; early children's books; numismatics; early medicine; Texana; curiosa; and much more. * Michael Laird received his Masters degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989. He has been an antiquarian bookseller since 1992. Michael Laird is a member of the American Appraisers Association, USPAP Compliant, and Certified in the appraisal of Rare and Antiquarian Printed Books. Since 2001 he has taught graduate level courses in Rare Books and Special Collections, most recently at the University of Texas at Austin, School of Information (2008-2013).
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[WOMEN'S LITERATURE FROM IRELAND]. Poems by Lady Manners. [ORIGINAL DRAB BOARDS]
by Lady Manners" (i.e. Catherine Talmash, Baroness Huntingtower)
London : Printed for John Booth et al. , 1794 (click for more details)[MEDICINE]. Observations on the utility and administration of purgative medicines in several diseases [ORIGINAL DRAB BOARDS]
by Hamilton, James
Edinburgh : Archibald Constable and Company [et al.] , 1818 (click for more details)[WOMEN'S LITERATURE]. Correspondence between a Mother and her Daughter at School [ORIGINAL DRAB BOARDS]
by Taylor, Ann Martin and Mrs. Jane Taylor
London : Taylor & Hessey , 1821 (click for more details)
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[POLITICAL SUICIDE 1836]. Das Castlereaghsche Federmesser und Stähli, der zweite Berner Rathsschreiber. Eine Teufelei als Beitrag zur Geschichte politischer Selbstmörder, begleitet mit einigen Betrachtungen über die Naturgeschichte des Justemilieu.
by [Anonymous]
S.l. (Switzerland?) : s.n. , 1836 (click for more details)Recent Catalogs
Rare Books Manuscripts & c.To be exhibited on the occasion of the 2020 NY Antiquarian Book Fair
Rare Books Manuscripts & c.To be exhibited on the occasion of the 2020 New York Antiquarian Book Fair.
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Illustrated Catalogue: California Book Fair 2019
Issued on the occasion of the California Book Fair, this catalogue reflects our broad range of interests. It in are described and illustrated 48 items, arranged in special subjects, including Americana, Antiquarian Bibliography, Art and Architecture, Children's Books, Fine and Historic Bookbindings, Literature, Manuscripts and Ephemera, Medicine, Oriental Books, Photography, Science and Technology, Theology and Religion, and much more.