256 257 BUCKTAIL BARDS. (The) The State Triumvirate, a Political Tale; and The Epistles of Brevet Major Pindar Puff. New York: The Author. 1819. 12mo, pp. 215. Half green morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. SCARCE. An amusing satire on Dewitt Clinton, Dr. John W. Francis, Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell, Gulian C. Verplanck, and other literary and political celebrities of the period. BUDD (T.) Good Order Established in Pennsilvania & NewJersey in America, | Being a true Account of the Country; With its Produce and Commodities there made. | And the great Improvements that may be made by means of Publick Store-houses for Hemp, Flax, and Linnen-Cloth; also the Advantages of a Publick- | School, the Profits of a Publick-Bank, and the Proba- bility of its arising, if those directions here laid down are followed. With the advantages of publick Granaries. | Likewise, several other things needful to be understood by those that are or do intend to be concerned in planting in the said Countries. All which is laid down very plain, in this small Treatise; it being easie to be understood by any ordinary Capacity. To which the Reader is referred for his further satisfaction. By Thomas Budd. | [London] Printed in the Year 1685. | Sm. 4to, pp. 40. Red levant morocco, gilt edges, by W. Pratt. A FINE COPY, from the Rice Collection, of one of the RAREST of books relating to Pennsylvania. See the following reprint for an extended account of the Author. 258 BUDD. 4to, pp. 111, balf calf, gilt top, UNCUT. Sixty copies only printed on large paper, 259 [BUDD (Thomas.)] A True Copy of Three Judgments given forth by a Party of Men, called Quakers at Philadelphia, against George Keith and his Friends. With two answers to the said Judg[Philadelphia: Printed by William Bradford. 1692.] Sm. 4to, half blue morocco. ments. On the verso of the last leaf of this VERY RARE and curious book is a list of the "Books to be sold by William Bradford, in Philadelphia, 1692," with the prices; and at the bottom of the page is the following note: "And whereas it is reported that the printer being a favorer of G. K., he will not print for any other, which is the reason that the other party appear not in print as well as G. K. These are to signifie that the printer hath not yet refused to print anything for either party; and also signifies that he doth not refuse, but is willing and ready to print anything for the future that G. K.'s opposers shall bring to him." The following notice of WILLIAM BRADFORD is from Joseph Smith's Catalogue of "Friends' Books, and is here introduced on account of the interest which attaches to his name, as well as on account of the numerous books, contained in this library, which were printed by him. "William Bradford was born in Leicester, about the year 1659. He was placed as an apprentice to learn the printing business with Andrew Sowle in London. Whilst in this situation, he appears to have been convinced of Friends' principles, and was admitted into membership among them. Shortly after he was of age he married Elizabeth Sowle, a 260 261 daughter of his late master, and then went over to America. This was in 1682 or 1683. A Certificate of Devonshire House Monthly Meeting, recommending William Bradford and Elizabeth his wife, as members of the Society of Friends, was read in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, held the 4th of the 11th month, 1685, and accepted. They were not, however, settled in Philadelphia, but in Oxford township; and belonged to Oxford Monthly Meeting. His press was probably at Burlington, or at Chester, or at Kensington. Having received his printing materials from England, William Bradford was now ready to carry on business. The first work that he printed appears to have been An Epistle of John Burnyeat's, in 1686. ' In the year 1687, he issued a prospectus for publishing by subscription a folio Bible with notes, but not receiving sufficient encouragement, the work was relinquished. In the year 1691, he joined with George Keith in his controversy with the Society, and in 1692 wished to be discharged from the engagement as Friends' printer. He removed to New York with his press in 1693, and was appointed printer to the government. There he continued to reside until 5th month 23rd, 1752, when he suddenly deceased, aged 94 years. He signed many books and papers during the Keithian controversy. It is scarcely necessary to add, that Bradford being the first printer in the Middle Colonies, books printed by him are eagerly sought for by the American collector; many of them are printed without a separate titlepage, but their completeness is ascertained by the paging and signatures." For a list of books printed by Bradford, see J. W. Wallace's "Address. No. 2026. BULLOCK (W.) Virginia | Impartially examined, and left | to publick view, to be considered by all Judi- cious and honest men. Under which Title, is compre- hended the Degrees from 34 to 39, wherein lyes the rich and healthfull Countries of Roanock, the now Plantations of Virginia | and Mary-land. | Looke not upon this Booke, as those that are set out by private men, for private | ends; for being read, you'l find, the publick good is the Authors onely aime. For this Piece is no other then the Adventurers or Planters faithfull Steward, disposing the Ad- venture for the best advantage, advising people of all degrees, from the highest | Master, to the meanest Servant, | how suddenly to raise their fortunes. | Peruse the Table, and you shall finde the way plainely layd downe. | By William Bvllock, Gent. | 19 April, 1649. Imprimatur, Hen: Whaley. London: Printed by John Hammond, and are to be sold at his house | over-against S. Andrews Church in Holborne. 1649. Small 4to, pp. (12), 66. Blue levant morocco, paneled and gilt sides, corner ornaments, gilt top, UNCUT, by F. BEDFORD. An ELEGANT and PRESQUE UNIQUE Copy, notwithstanding one leaf is in most accurate facsimile, and leaves remargined by VIGNE of Paris. This EXTREMELY RARE book is dedicated to "the Earle of Arundell and Surrey, and the Lord Baltimore." Concerning the work see Ternaux, No. 685, and Rich No. 271. [BULWER (John.)] ANTHROPOMETAMORPHOSIS: Man Transformed or the Artificial Changling historically presented, on the mad and cruell Gallantry, foolish Bravery, ridiculous Beauty, filthy Fineness, and loathsome Loveliness of most Nations, fashioning and attiring their Bodies from the mould intended by Nature; with figures of those Transfigurations, To which Artificiall and Affected Deformations are added, all the Native and National Monstrosities that have appeared to disfigure the Humane Fabrick. With a Vindication of the Regular Beauty and Honesty of Nature. And an 262 263 Appendix of the Pedigree of the English Gallant. Scripsit I. B. London: Printed by William Hunt. 1653. 4to, pp. (52), 559, (28), russia, gilt edges. Bound by ROGER PAYNE, for Dr. Mosely, with Payne's long, interesting, and very curious bill for binding the volume inserted. An excellent copy of the best edition of this no less curious than RARE volume, with a PORTRAIT by FAITHORNE, a frontispiece by Cross, and numerous woodcuts. It is a most entertaining book relative to the customs of the seventeenth century, especially the fashions of dress and adornment of the body. BURDER (G.) The Welch Indians; or, a Collection of Papers, respecting a people whose Ancestors emigrated from Wales to America, in the year 1170, with Prince Madoc, (three hundred years before the First Voyage of Columbus), and who are said now to inhabit a beautiful Country on the West Side of the Mississippi. Dedicated to the Missionary Society by George Burder. London: T. Chapman. [1797.] 8vo, pp. 35. Half red morocco, carmine edges. A VERY RARE piece not included in Mr. Field's Bibliography. BURGES (T.) Battle of Lake Erie, with Notices of Commodore 12m0, pp. xv., 117. Diagrams. Calf. 264 [BURGOYNE (John.)] The Substance of General Burgoyne's Speeches, on Mr. Vyner's Motion, on the 26th of May; and upon Mr. Hartley's Motion, on the 28th of May, 1778. With an Appendix, containing General Washington's Letter to General Burgoyne, London: J. Almon. 1778. etc. 265 [BURGOYNE.] A Brief Examination of the Plan and Conduct of the Northern Expedition in America, in 1777. And of the Surrender of the Army under the Command of Lieutenant-General Burgoyne. London: M DCC LXXIX. 266 8vo, pp. 52. Half morocco. Concerning this, See M. R. First Series, LIX. 320. BURGOYNE. A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to his Constituents, upon his late Resignation; with the Correspondences between the Secretaries of War and him, relative to his return to America. London: J. Almon. MDCCLXXIX. 8vo, pp. 37. Half morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. After General Burgoyne's surrender, he was allowed to return to England on parole. Thinking himself ill-treated by the Government, and having been elected member of Parliament for Preston, he joined the opposition; whereupon an official order was sent to him, signifying that it was the King's pleasure that he should return to America and rejoin his captive army. He remonstrated and was again ordered, and in consequence resigned all his civil and military employments. In this letter he gives an explanation of his conduct. 267 [BURGOYNE.] A Letter to Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne, on his Letter to his Constituents. London: T. Becket. 1779. 8vo, pp. 35. Half morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. Instead of the liberal manner of a gentleman, this writer attacks Mr. Burgoyne with the ferocity of one of his own savages, reeking and hot from the murder of poor Miss McRay " [sic] Monthly Review, LX1., 389. 268 [BURGOYNE.] A Reply to Lieutenant General Burgoyne's Letter to his Constituents. London: J. Wilkie. MDCCLXXIX. 269 270 ... 8vo, pp. (4), 46. Half morocco. "This writer merits commendation for the decent and candid strain in which he writes. He does not, like the general's antagonist above mentioned, assail with a blunted tomahawk. He cuts up like a skillful surgeon, and dissects his subject with the dexterity of an able anatomist."— M. R. LXI. 389. Attributed to Sir John Dalrymple, but with more probability to George Germaine, Lord Sackville; who was colonial secretary during the American Revolution. BURGOYNE. A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons, by Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, and verified by Evidence; with a Collection of Authentic Documents, and an Addition of many Circumstances which were prevented from appearing before the House. ... Written and Collected by Himself. London: J. Almon. MDCCLXXX. 410, pp. viii., 140, lxii., (1). 6 Folded Plans. Half purple levant morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. A beautiful copy, with a FINE and EXTREMELY RARE PORTRAIT of BURGOYNE inserted. "General Burgoyne writes well; his very interesting story is told in a masterly manner, and the materials of which it is composed will be held in great estimation by the historian who shall record the events of the unhappy war to which they owe their birth."- Monthly Review, LXII. 247. BURGOYNE. A Supplement to the State of the Expedition from Canada, containing General Burgoyne's Orders, respecting the Principal Movements, and Operations of the Army to the Raising of the Siege of Ticonderoga. New York: Privately Reprinted [for F. S. Hoffman.] 1865. 4to, pp. 26. Half purple morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. An INDIA PROOF PORTRAIT of BURGOYNE; and "The Lamentations of Gen. Burgoyne after be became a prisoner to the Rebels." 18m0, pp. 18, inserted. The New York edition of which 75 copies were issued was printed mostly for presentation. The work was originally published without Gen. Burgoyne's authority. See M. R., XLII. 492. 271 [BURGOYNE.] A Letter to Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne, occasioned by a Second Edition of his State of the Expedition from Canada. London: G. Kearsley. 1780. 8vo, pp. 32. Half morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. "The great object of this letter is to defend Lord G. Germaine, and Government in general, from the charges brought against them, in the prefatory speech to the state of the expedition. The general is attacked with great severity, and Sir William Howe comes in for a share of the author's keen animadversion."- RICH, 1. 285. 272 [BURGOYNE.] An Enquiry into, and Remarks upon the Conduct of Lieutenant General Burgoyne. The Plan of Operation for the Campaign of 1777, the Instructions from the Secretary of State, and the Circumstances that led to the Loss of the Northern Army. London: J. Matthews. 1780. 8vo, pp. 50. Half morocco. 273 [BURGOYNE.] Essay on Modern Martyrs: with a Letter to General Burgoyne. London: Payne. 1780. 8vo, pp. 52. Half morocco. Supposed to be written by a Mr. Dallas. 274 [BURGOYNE.] Condolence; | An | Elegiac Epistle | from | Lieut. 275 276 4to, pp. 32. Half morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. VERY SCARCE. BURGOYNE. The Dramatic and Poetical Works of the Late Lieut.-Gen. J. Burgoyne; to which is prefixed Memoirs of the Author. Embellished with Copper Plates. London: C. Whittingham. 1808. 2 vols., 8vo, LARGE PAPER. Half morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. VERY SCARCE in this size. The Memoirs include a sketch of the author's campaign in America. See M. R. LVII, 99. BURK (J.) The History of Virginia, from its First Settlement to the Present Day. By John Burk. Petersburg, Virginia: the Author. 1804-1805 [3 vols.] The History of Virginia, commenced by John Burk, and continued by Skelton Jones, and Louis Hue Girardin ; Vol. IV. Petersburg, Virginia: Printed by M. W. Dunnavant, for the Proprietors. 1816. 4 vols., 8vo, purple morocco, paneled sides, broad inside gilt borders, gilt top, UNCUT; except the fourth volume; which is never found uncut, but is bound to range with the set. It is perhaps THE FINEST SET ever offered for sale. The fourth volume is the most rare, a large portion of the edition having been destroyed by fire. This SPLENDID COPY contains a fine impression of the original engraving of CAPT. JOHN SMITH from the map in his "History of Virginia." London. 1627; and a COLOURED photograph of L. H. GIRARDIN who aided in the completion of the work. An account of the duel, which terminated in the author's death, in the hand-writing of MR. INGRAHAM, is also inserted. 277 BURKE (E.) Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American Taxation, April 19, 1774. London: J. Dodsley. MDCCLXXV. 8vo, pp. 96. Half red morocco, gilt top. PORTRAIT of MR. BURKE inserted. 278 [BURKE.] An Answer to the letter of Edmund Burke, Esq. one of the Representatives of the City of Bristol, to the Sheriffs of that London: M. DCC. LXXVII. City. |