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A Collection of 19th Century Jamaican Cookery
and Herbal Collector's
hard-cover edition, first published in 1893 and in 1897 Published
August 1990
US $25.00 2. Jonah
-an Oratorio Special
booklet with subscriber's list, short history, messages, acknowledgements
and reproductions from original score of the first oratorio ever produced
in the New World; composed c.1775 by Samuel Felsted, Jamaican (1745-1795),
Organist at the St Andrew Parish Church, Half-Way-Tree, Jamaica, West
Indies. Published
November 1990
US $5.00 3.
A Picturesque Tour of the Island of Jamaica Reproduction
of 7 folios first published in 1825 with Introductory Note, Historical
Notes and 21 full colour plates with descriptions all by James Hakewill:
including contemporary Foreword and Biographical Sketch. Collector's
limited edition of 500: 120 pages, 12" x 16.75" on fine archival
paper and bound with beautiful olive green hand marbled end papers: colour
coordinated maroon leather binding: cloth covered slipcase. Published
December 1990
Full
leather Book
US $1,250.00 Half-leather Book US $ 950.00 Green
Portfolio
US $ 400.00 4. Jamaica's Heritage -an untapped resource Winner of the 1993 German UNESCO Commission Award, Leipzig Book Fair 1992. Popular richly illustrated, full colour mini history of Jamaica: 100 pages, 11" x 8.5" with maps and Alphabetical Index. Third printing. Published October 1991 Hard Cover US $28.0 Soft Cover
US
$14.00 5. The Columbus Petition for the Island of Jamaica Facsimile
and translation of a unique world document. A petition by Don Pedro Colon,
Marquis of Jamaica 7th descendant of Christopher Columbus, written in 1672
to Queen Mariana of Austria, Regent for Charles II of Spain: including
substantive contemporary material. Collector's hand bound half leather
limited edition of 500, 96 pages, 9.5" x 14" on fine
archival paper in two colours with illustrations, fold-out map and cloth
covered case. Published
October 1992
Half leather Book
US $500.00 Red Portfolio
US $200.00 Facsimile Map, 1598 US $ 5.00 6. Chairworm & Supershark by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, illustrations by Laura Facey A
book dedicated to the preservation of the environment particularly the
oceans. Meant for children from 8 to 80. Horizontal format 11" x
8.5" 36 full colour illustrations. Published
August 1992
Soft Cover
US $8.00 7. Busha Browne's Cookbook The Indispensable Compendium of Traditional Jamaican Cookery An elegant and witty collection of traditional Jamaican recipes adapted for modern day use with standard and metric measurements, Glossary and Alphabetical Index. Size 6" x 9". With sprightly anecdotes, a unique and palatable history lesson about Jamaica. Third printing. Published
December 1993
Soft cover
US $15.00 8. The Founding of Sligoville A Tribute to Howe Peter Browne, 2nd Marquess of Sligo, Governor of Jamaica, Friend and Protector of the Former Staves of Jamaica A
commemorative booklet recording the January 1996 visit of Jeremy Ulick
Browne, 11th Marquess of Sligo and the Marchioness of Sligo to historic
Sligoville, the first free village in Jamaica founded in 1835 by James
Phillippo. Published
January 1996
US $14.00 9. Public Disturbances by Morris Cargill Collection of Gleaner Writings 1986-1996, edited by David D'Costa A
continuation of reprints of testy, zesty, unabashed and
well‑informed comments by Jamaica's incorrigible tailtwister, Morris
Cargill; superbly edited by his loyal and learned friend, David D'Costa:
softcover 6" x 9" Published
March 1998
US $18.00 10. Reckoning with the Force. Stories of the Jamaica Constabulary Force in the 1950s by David Godfrey, illustrations by Hope Wheeler Rib-tickling,
semi-autobiographical tales by a former British police officer who married
a Jamaican belle and lived in Jamaica for many years. His tell-it-as-it-is
stories depict the humour and one-upmanship involved with the 'roots'
culture of the country of Jamaica. Everyone will appreciate the incisive
and entertaining portrayal of the enduring Jamaican personality. Size
5.5" x 8.5" softcover with lively illustrations by Jamaican
artist Hope Wheeler. Published
November 1998
US $17.00 11. The Love Parting &other poems by Jullia Rypinski. A
collection of elegant poems written between 1926-1999, selected and edited by Trinidadian
poet Wayne Brown: with praises by Ralph Thompson and Edward Baugh: 68
pages 5.5" x 8.5" deluxe softcover first edition. |
12. Cerasee &
other Jamaican Flowering Plants
Original Watercolor
Paintings by Rhoda Long A
MILL PRESS publication for the Farquharson Institute of Public Affairs,
founded in 1917 by Sir Arthur Farquharson. Includes 35 delicate
watercolour paintings by Rhoda Long each with its detailed botanical
description and an item of verse selected from the writings of Jamaican
poets. A delightful visual confection combined with literature and
science. 9" x 6"deluxe soft cover edition of 104 pages, with
Glossary, Indices of Poets, Common and Botanical Names. Published
December 1999
US$25. 00 13.
Jamaica Jubilee Cookbook Jamaica's
Historic Edibles adapted for Modem Day Use illustrations by Juliet
Thorburn A
fancy, enlarged variation of the original Compendium: (see #7) an
elegantly designed, coffee-table book with photos by Kent Reid
delectably styled by Donna Noble. The definitive cookbook of traditional
Jamaican recipes incorporating the various exciting ethnic flavours of
the aboriginal Taino, Spanish, Jewish, British, East Indian, Middle
Eastern, Chinese and prime African influences: In addition to the
illustrated sidebars with watercolour paintings by artist Juliet
Thorburn, period drawings have been used to effect a pleasing and
original design for the full colour, hardcover edition: 208 pages,
size 8.25" x 9.25" including Glossary, Tables and Index. Both
metric and American standard measurements are provided, a popular
feature for both international chefs and housewives alike. 14.
Visions of Jamaica A
Celebration of Jamaican Architecture & Decorative Style photography
by Cookie Kinkead A
glamorous, full colour coffee-table book celebrating the unique
architectural style more recently known as Jamaica Georgian. This
intriguing and eclectic design has been derived from the many historic
Spanish, British, African and other ethnic cultural influences or
religions such as Rastafarianism that have evolved into a fascinating,
and original statement. The soul of the people of Jamaica is reflected
in the colours, details and textures of its buildings, from the humblest
cabin or hand made house to the finest church or monument. Photographer
Cookie Kinkead's intuitive photographic eye captures the essence of
unembellished stark reality enhanced exclusively with natural light. A
228 page visual feast with descriptive text and introductory essays in
hardcover, size 10.50" x 10.50". 15. The Taylor Manuscript-1689 edited
by David Buisseret A
joint publication with THE PRESS: University
of the West Indies in association with the National
Library of Jamaica. Reproduction
and transcription of a unique hand written manuscript of 800 pages
written by John Taylor in 1689. 16.
500 years of the Horse in Jamaica by
Jacqueline Ranston A
joint publication with THE PRESS: University
of the West Indies in association with the Jamaica
National Heritage Trust. A
spirited, well‑researched documentation of the history of the
horse in Jamaica beginning with its introduction by the Spanish in
1509. As Spain's principal provision depot, Jamaica was one of the
first Colonial stud farms breeding horses for the Conquistadors. 17.
Sketches of Character
in Jamaica by Isaac Mendes Belisario (1795
-1849) Text researched and written by Jacqueline Ranston Reproduction
of 3 folios published in 1837/38 including 12 full colour plates and
descriptions by seminal Jamaican Jew and artist, Isaac Mendes
Belisario: Several additional colour plates and black & white
images illustrating the Belisario family biography with contemporary
Foreword, and other introductory items plus Glossary and
Index etc. Collector's deluxe 'coffee table' edition: 11" x
11" hardcover 176 pages printed in Verona, Italy on fine archival
paper. French‑fold dust jacket and slipover. 18
. Historic Great Houses of Jamaica A
study of the houses and the people who lived in them by Brett Evelyn
Ashmeade‑Hawkins A
carefully compiled study of over 100 Jamaican great houses from the
late 1600s portraying the history, the architecture and the families
involved. The author has spent many decades documenting these historic
houses. A joint publication with THE PRESS:
University of the W.I. 19.
Daguerian Excursions in Jamaica by Adolphe Duperly (1801-1864) Reproduction
of folios published in 1844 by French born Adolphe Duperly who at age
21 came to settle in Jamaica where he married and was the start of
several generations of inspired photographers: with 24 full colour
plates including contemporary Foreword, Biographical Sketch, etc.
Collector's full and half-leather bound, limited edition of 500:
12" x 16.75" on fine archival paper with maroon
hand‑marbled end papers and cloth covered slipcase. N.
B. Payment may be made in Jamaican currency, at the current equivalent
of the US price The
Mill Press • The Mill at Constant Spring • P. O. Box 167 . Kingston 8,
Jamaica • West Indies
Telephone:
(876) 925-6886 • Facsimile: (876) 931-1301 Contact Valerie Facey E-mail address: valequest@kasnet.com
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