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The very warm cover suggests a seasonable book, A Righte Merrie Christmasse, by John Ashton, who, fancying that some of its customs and privileges might be forgotten, collects all that has been done …

American Historical and Literary Curiosities: Second Series, Complete by J. Jay Smith is a fascinating exploration of uncommon stories and events from American history and literature. Smith …

In ‘Will Weatherhelm: The Yarn of an Old Sailor’ by William Henry Giles Kingston, readers are taken on a nautical adventure through the eyes of the title character, Will Weatherhelm, as he recounts …

Victor Maximilian Berthold’s ‘The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes’ is a meticulous and comprehensive study of the Nesbitt series of envelopes, focusing on the various …

Rev. James Wood’s ‘Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources’ is a comprehensive collection of quotes from a wide range of sources, providing readers with a wealth …

In ‘History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America’ by John K. Tiffany, the author delves into the intricate history of one of the most important elements of American postal service. …

In his book, ‘Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms, ‘ Guido Bruno takes readers on a literary journey through the world of rare and antique books. Written in a charming …

Thaddeus Davids’ ‘The History of Ink, Including Its Etymology, Chemistry, and Bibliography’ delves into the fascinating world of ink, providing a comprehensive exploration of its origins, chemical …

Hallam Tennyson Baron Tennyson’s ‘Jack and the Bean-Stalk: English Hexameters’ is a unique retelling of the classic fairy tale in a literary style that sets it apart from traditional narratives. …

In John Philip Quinn’s ‘Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers’, readers are taken on a journey through the dark underworld of gambling in 19th century America. Quinn intricately weaves together …