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A book with updates, photos, and information for alumni from the Princeton University class of 1876. Class Record Committee: Henry L. Harrison, William J. Henderson, Edward D. Lyon, Henry M. Russell Plate accompanied by guard sheet with…

A science-fiction novel written in 1907 and originally published in serial in the Pall Mall magazine in 1908. Follows a fictional war fought by aircrafts. Features illustrations by A.C. Michael.Wikipedia: The War in the Air

A controversial 1920s novel that satirizes American culture and middle-class lifestyles. Follows main character George F. Babbitt, a realtor.

Fictional autobiography of Rabo Karabekian, a character who previously appeared in Vonnegut's Breakfast of Champions.Wikipedia: Bluebeard

Compilation of Dante Gabriel Rosetti's poems. Edited by William M. Rosetti. Portrait of Rosetti found in the beginning.

First edition. These two books contain sketches and essays which Hearn wrote for the Cincinnati and New Orleans newspapers. Hearn was a writer known for his depictions of Japanese legends and ghost stories, and of stories from his time spent in New…

Rhymed, romantic poem written by Walter Scott. This poem tells the story of Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick, who seeks refuge from the Lord of the Isles after being driven out of Scotland by the British and their allies.Wikipedia: Lord of the Isles

A history of Scotland, written for children. Color illustrations found throughout.

A poem written by Thomas Gray. The poem's narrator contemplates death and thinks about the remembrances that come after death while in a churchyard. Very popular in its time. Published in London: printed for R. Dodsley in Pall-Mall. This copy sold by…

A comedic novel, the last of the picturesque novels written by Tobias Smollett. Written as a collection of letters. First edition. 3 Vols. 12mo, contemporary full tree calf, later labels. With the erroneous date “MDCLXXI” on the title-page of…