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B9780806320151Paperback / softback. New. paperback
1830B31618various: various 1830. Hardcover. Very Good. Small 8vo 7 x 4.5 inches old calf very good various owner’s names some foxing occasional tanning dampstaining to rear endpapers light wear to last few pages. 48 84 179 154 pp. In English: 1. John Elias: The Great Evil of the Sin of Hardening Under Religious Privileges. Namely the Substance of a Sermon Delivered by the Llanrwst Association December 28 1827 With an Addition Llanrwst 1828; 2. John Elias Thomas Raffles et al.: Missionary Ordination: Namely the Service on the Occasion of Assigning Mr. J.H. Messenger to Malacca in Asia.Liverpool 1830; 3. John Munro An Inquiry into the Principal Matters in Controversy Between Baptists and Infant Baptists concerning Holders and Mode of Baptism. Pwllheli 1830; 4. By William Williams: The Life And Death Of Theomemphus From His Birth To His Grave 1830 — this last piece by the Methodist cleric is a long poem about the soul’s progress through the world first published in the 1780s. Here are the original Welsh titles again: 1. John Elias: Mawr Ddrwg y Pechod o Ymgaledu o Dan Freintiau Crefyddol. Sef Sylwedd Pregeth a Draddodwyd y' Nghymdeithasfa Llanrwst Rhagfyr 28 1827 Gyda Chwanegiad Llanrwst 1828; 2. John Elias Thomas Raffles et al.: Ordeiniad Cenadol: Sef y Gwasanaeth ar yr Achlysur o Neilltuo Mr. J.H. Genadwr i Malacca yn Asia.Liverpool 1830; 3. John Munro Ymofyniad i'r Prif Bethau Mewn Dadl Rhwng y Bedyddwyr a Bedyddwyr Babanod am Ddeiliaid a Dull Bedydd. Pwllheli 1830; 4. Gan William Williams: Bywyd A Marwolaeth Theomemphus O'i Enedigaeth I'w Fedd 1830. various hardcover
065653110X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
186519512Cleveland 1865. 8 pp folded into four panels 3" x 5" with decorated borders. Minor wear Very Good. With testimonials a list of product users that includes many different enterprises and a warning: "We caution all parties not to purchase oils claiming to be our brands except of ourselves or through our authorized agents." <br /> Not in Romaine or Winterthur. Not located on OCLC. unknown
0484026569.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1332964273.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
18871013G7Liverpool: Isaac Foulkes 1887. Cloth. Very Good. 12" by 9". Not Stated. A second edition copy of this illustrated genealogical and historical account of the nobility of Wales by Philp Yorke. The second edition of the work originally published in 1799. In the publisher's original green cloth binding. Billed as the first systematic view of the Welsh aristocracy upon its initial publication Yorke's work is based on extensive research of historical sources including ancient Welsh genealogies medieval chronicles and royal charters. Yorke traces the origins of the Welsh royal tribes and their lineages describing their rise and fall their alliances and conflicts and their contributions to Welsh history and culture. Featuring numerous additions and notes from the editor Richard Williams. Illustrated with twelve portrait plates. Collated complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart. Fading to spine with bumping to the head and tail. Odd mark to boards. With the bookplate of John H. O. Thornhill to the front paste down. Hinges starting but remain firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with spotting to the front and rear. Ink inscription to title page. Very Good Isaac Foulkes hardcover
1890105387Richmond Virginia: John L. Williams & Son Bankers 1890. First edition of the sixth such manual produced by the banking house of John L. Williams of Richmond Virginia promoting investment in the Southern States of America. "Our Manual was the first publication of the sort issued in the South and now enjoys the distinction we believe of being the largest work of its kind published by any Banking House in America. It contains a large amount of valuable information to be found in no other publication and much of the information which finds its way into print through other mediums only reaches the public some months after it has been presented by us." Introduction. "Men who think who look beyond the surface indications and the present moment will be encouraged by scrutiny and analysis of the facts and conditions in the Southern States to place or continue their investments in those States because it is evident that the prosperity and growth in all interests and departments of business are based on and secured by natural original elements which cannot be removed or shaken" preface p. iv. Octavo. Engraved title page large folding map tinted in colour to front pastedown folding colour plate of the Nicaragua canal at page 282 presentation slip loosely inserted. Original blue-green cloth titles to spine and front board gilt twin ruling to boards in blind. Spine ends and corners lightly rubbed large folding map with a few short tears to folds without loss; a very good copy. hardcover
189093439Richmond Virginia: John L. Williams & Son Bankers 1890. First edition of the 6th annual Manual of investments produced by the banking house of John L. Williams of Richmond Virginia presentation copy inscribed by the author "George Wayne Andrew with compliments & regards of the Author & acknowledgements for valuable assistance rendered in the compilation of this work. May 1890". "Our Manual was the first publication of the sort issued in the South and now enjoys the distrintion we believe of being the largest work of its kind published by any Banking House in America. It contains a large amount of valuable information to be found in no other publication and much of the information which finds its way into print through other mediums only reaches the public some months after it has been presented by us." Introduction. The preface argues that readers "will be encouraged by scrutiny and analysis of the facts and conditions in the Southern States to place or continue their investments in those states because it is evident that the prosperity and growth in all interest and departments of business are based on and secured by natural original elements which cannot be removed or shaken" pp. iii-iv. Octavo. Engraved title page large folding map tinted in colour to front pastedown. Original blue-green cloth titles to spine and front board gilt twin ruling to boards in blind. Spine a little rolled extremities rubbed and lightly bumped map split vertically and slightly tanned professionally repaired. A very good copy. hardcover
18960008032Le Roy New York. Good. 1896. On offer is an interesting little diary from 1896 that details the efforts of a young man to start his own business. The volume measures 4 inches by 2 1/2 inches and contains 92 diary pages several memoranda pages and a number of information pages. It is in good condition and all pages are intact. The diary is about 60% complete and the handwriting is legible. The author is Clarence H Williams and he lives in LeRoy NY about half way between Buffalo and Rochester. There is little biographical information but context suggests that he is a young man who is now living on his own. Right from the outset we learn that he is trying to establish a viable small printing business: "I sent 26 boxes of goods away today" Jan 7 "I went down and run 1000 books tonight. I earned about $1.30 today. So today aint bad" Jan 11. However he doesn't rely only on his small business. He purchases chickens to run a poultry business Jan 11 and engages in other activities such as cutting wood with his father. He bought a Simplex Typewriter to help in his printing business noting: ". I have got 814 words of my advertising piece written" Jan 19. It is slow going and despite some thoughts of quitting he persists. In April he notes: "I drew a check for $3.10 from the firm."May 1. The diary is blank between May 29 and Aug 10. During that time it seems he was working to build a circular saw and he notes on Aug 11: ". My circular saw works tip top. " Aug 11. Keeping in line with his continual searching out information for new ideas and businesses he refers to another 'how to' book he has received: ". I bought a book called Picture Making in the Studio last Monday and I just received it today." Aug 15. He comments about looking for work but when he gets an offer its not a lot: "Mr. Hooker wants me to do his chores this winter but I don't know about it. There is only 50 ¢ a week in it." Oct 10. The year ends much as it started - with Williams struggling along with his small printing business some chickens and work that he finds around the area. For a historian looking at life in turn-of-the-century rural America this little diary is an excellent resource. Not only does it detail Williams daily efforts but if mentions a number of other local and regional business as well as many individuals - each of whom can be followed up on to build an even more detailed picture of life in rural up-state New York.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY 1890S CH WILLIAMS; CLARENCE H. WILLIAMS LEROY NEW YORK; LIFE IN RURAL AMERICA; UPSTATE NEW YORK IN 1890S; LATE 19TH CENTURY HISTORY OF GENESEE COUNTY SMALL BUSINESSES BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ENTREPRENEURSHIP GILDED AGE AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown
2000066763Williams Township Northampton Co. PA: Williams Township Supervisors 2000. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Light tan wraps plastic comb binding. As issued. 26 pp. 2 folding maps at rear. 1st ptg. Scarce. Williams Township Supervisors Paperback
124898Monaco: The David & Mikhail Iakobachvili Collection 2024. 455 pages illustrated throughout in colour. Hard cover 30.5x25cms. ISBN: 9782959471100. The first of three projected volumes cataloging the snuffboxes and related items in the David and Mikhail Iakobachvili Collection. This volume studies 393 18th-century snuffboxes each illustrated in actual size and discussed in full. The catalogue is organized firstly by material - mixed materials gold and gold with enamel - followed by the work of James Cox and his contemporaries automaton boxes boxes from Hanau and the production of the Frères Jordan. Essays discuss the production of gold boxes in Paris changing tastes in British presentation boxes Russian gold boxes from Pauzié to Fabergé and French diplomatic boxes. Text in English. Monaco: The David & Mikhail Iakobachvili Collection, 2024. hardcover
GOR001326506Paperback. Very Good. paperback
19080001472USS HARTFORD US NAVAL ACADEMY. Good. 1908. On offer is a super manuscript relic of early 20th Century marine and naval education being a study notes and tests with corrections navigation course book handwritten by United States Naval Midshipman Williams Carter Wickham of the noted Virginia Wickham family while he trained aboard the USS Hartford at the time. From a long line of noted military men WCW would go on the be LCDR of the USS DENT in World War I. Dated 1908 to 1909 the book has 200 pages of handwritten notes. The book features his cut and paste questions and tests with his instructor's notations. The final entry is stated as 'Excellent'. Overall G.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: PORCHAM CARTER WICKHAM VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE USN UNITED STATES NAVY USS DENT NAVIGATION NAVIGATORS OFFICERS SCHOOL ACADEMY NAVAL MARINE BATTLESHIPS WWI WW I PRE WORLD WAR I HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown
1924013628Woodstiock NY: The Editors at Woodstock Ulster County NY 1924. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Literary magazine featuring early writings of some of America's most influential literati critics and philosophers. This issue contabins Burke's "Metamorphoses of Venus"; Crane's "Voyages' Ezra Pound's "Varia"; Cowley's "Tennessee Blues" etc. Printed covers slightly toned yapped edges stapled spine 108-146pp. The Editors at Woodstock, Ulster County, NY unknown
19240012211Cornell University Grenoble London Paris Italy. Good with no dust jacket. 1924. Hardcover. On offer is a terrific journal covering the travel and studies abroad of an American college student who would go on to graduate from Cornell University open up a dairy farm and die before his 40th birthday. The journal belonged to Richard Everard Williams 1902-1937 of New York. Williams was born to Captain Edward Peet Williams 1839-1910 and Laura Carroll Dennis Williams 1862-1938. His mother was an accomplished musician who had studied and worked in London in her younger years and went on to be active in the Liberal party in Washington. His father served two years in the Civil War as a Captain and married Laura following the death of his first wife Abby Townley. William graduated from Cornell University Class of 1927 with a BS in Agriculture. He then purchased a large farm in New York and began a dairy farm. In 1927 just before graduation he married Carolyn May Brooks 1903-1983. They had a son David Brooks Williams in 1932-1988. Williams journal covers a three month period in 1924 during which he crossed the Atlantic to France on the SS Voendam. In France he attended university and then visited Switzerland and Italy before returning to the United States. He was accompanied by his mother and Aunt Ann Dennis Bursch 1870-1932. This trip is not the first time had been to Europe as he mentions a visit in 1914 Aug 12. Williams is an excellent poetic writer engaging without meaning to be: In the evening Adelaide Hooker and I slipped under the rope bearing a No Admission sign and tiptoed out onto the bow where we sat for nearly an hour. Every few moments the ship would run into schools of fish which would dart away gleaming with phosphorescence as they swam. The spray which broke from the bow likewise had a phosphorescent glow. Later just before I got into my birth an orb having all the appearance of a yellow harvest moon rose up out of the sea and cast its golden light across the gently tossing waters June 20. Williams stopped in London Paris and Lyon before reaching his initial destination Grenoble where he enrolled in the University as a student likely the Gernoble Alpes University on July 1st. He discusses the lectures he attends and the professors M. Morillot M. Chevallier M. Bergson M. Galland and M. Mengin. When not in classes Williams and his family visit neighbouring communities and he discusses his experiences both as a student and tourist naming his fellow students parties he attends and places he visits with and without his family: About 8: 20 this morning I started out with my lunch for a snowfield just east of Peyron dAmout or dAmour a rocky peak of which the rounded head rises a little northeast of La Meije. My way led up thru lovely alpine meadows and across Chalvachere a roaring torrent fed my the melting snows of the Glacier de la Meiji. Heated by climbing it was most refreshing to stand on the bridge above it fanned by the cooling breath of air which rose from its icy waters. Far above towered the beautiful and majestic Meiji July 6. We left Avignon in 3 auto buses about 8: 30. Our route led through a region which prof Metzger said was typical of the Midi gently rolling country with rather sparse vegetation suggestive of a hot climate sprinkled here and there with olive groves almond groves and vineyards. . The sky was a light blue with white clouds here and there and altho the sun was intensely brilliant the mistral was blowing sufficiently to make me very glad to wear an overcoat while motoring July 27. .At Fontainbleau we lunched ta the Restaurant de lAiglon. Afterward we visited the Chateau which looks like a barracks from the outside but contains much that is stunning. Mention must also be made of the gardens which are refreshing in being much simpler than those of Versailles and of the famous and crowded carp pond Sep 14. This is not your typical travel diary. It is fascinating to read about the experience of an exchange student with significant resources and accompanied by family as he is able to see and do so much more than the average 22-year-old. For a geographer or travel buff this journal paints a wonderful first-hand view of glimpses of life across Europe in that seemingly golden time following the devastating World War 2. For a genealogist this journal demonstrates neat connections between Americans and Europeans. This journal covers June 14 the first day of sailing and concludes on September 28th when Williams docks in New York. It measures 10x6.5 inches and contains 188 pages. It is about 70% complete. The hardboard covers and the binding are in good condition as are the pages. The spine is securely taped and is in good condition. There is some slight staining on the covers due to age. The handwriting is quite legible. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 188 pages; Signed by Author . hardcover
0364773057.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
0012247Stafford Batavia New York New York State. Fair with no dust jacket. Hardcover. On offer is a terrific archive of two diaries and a cash accounts book kept by a farming husband and wife in Stafford New York which follow them from late in their courtship through their marriage and the family life that followed. The diaries belong to Charles Leonard Cone 1904-1978 and Marian Erma Williams McCracken Cone 1905-1995. Charles and Marian were each others second spouses. Charles first wife Mae Pinney died in 1926 while Marian divorced her first husband Ezekiel David McCracken in February of 1929 in her accounting notes she includes the $70.00 she paid for said divorce. Marian and Charles married on May 4 1929. They had ten children. They each entered their marriage with a child from their previous unions Evelyn and Charles Jr. . Together the couple had Doris who did not survive infancy Shirley Norma Laura Laverne Lloyd Robert and Betty. This collection of three diaries covers the years of 1925-1938. The first two books were kept by Marian. The first is a diary that covers January 1 1929-May 9 1929 and May 10 1930-August 5 1930 note that this is a 1929 diary and Marian has changed the year to 1930 beginning on May 10. The second is a cash account book offering a fascinating look at the cost of goods and services in the 1920s and 1930s. Marian begins the accounts book in January of 1925 and keeps it consistently until mid-1926. The book is then used inconsistently between 1928 and 1938 allowing the researcher to compare cost of living over the course of 13 years. The final dairy allows us to see the Cones world through their patriarch Charles. He keeps the diary mostly from January to April 1934 with a few entries in 1937. His entries are fairly brief but provide a nice contrast to Marians as he describes the work he does day to day. Some excerpts from Marians diary follow: It has been pleasant just like a spring day. The snow is all gone. The creek is up to the road and it is raining tonight. I mopped and done my ironing this forenoon. We sewed this afternoon. I finished Elsi Scotts dress and got Mothers all done but the hem Jan 18 1929. It was pleasant only the wind blew. Louis plowed all day. We went over to Stafford and got our license this forenoon. We took Evelyn up to his folks while we went up and got married. We went up to Ruths tonight. Charles Junior came home with us this afternoon. Ruth and George had gone away. I made a cake and decorate it for Ruths birthday. I broke the starter again May 4 1929. Louis plowed over to the other place in the afternoon he dragged the barley ground. Charlie drilled the barley in the forenoon and sowed grass seed in the afternoon. I rolled a while in the afternoon May 10 1930. It was pleasant all day. The boys began pulling beans this morning. Had to fork them out by hand. I baked a cake and 2 pies this morning then went over and forked beans the rest of the day Aug 28 1930. Excerpts from the Charles diary follow: Arose 5: 30. Took children to school. Took Marian to dentist had all her teeth out. Rev Miller was here tonight. Mrs. Votry kept children Feb 1 1934. Fixed spreader in a. M. Cut awhile p. M. Until rain. Marian went to Batavia alone p. M. Omar and I went to night Mar 31 1934. Rose 3: 15. Loaded lambs. Fred helped us sold some potatoes worked around all day went to Raymonds at night Apr 9 1934. The diaries measure 7x4.5 inches 5.25x4.75 inches and 7x4.25 inches respectively. All are in Fair condition with notable wear to the covers. The books range from 30% to 60% complete. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author . hardcover
0331252848.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1397292695.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
19290002602FLORIDA WASHINGTON D.C. Good. 1929. On offer is a sensational original manuscript diary and journal of Judge and noted Conservationist Robert White Williams. He was Chief Counsel of the Fish and Wildlife Service United States Department of the Interior and former Solicitor of the Department of Agriculture until his death in 1962. The diary was written in 1929 - 1936 and is filled with diary entries notes on bird and animal life family genealogy and reminiscing about his career in the government. Most of his life he lived in Florida and Washington D.C but there is lots of travel included in this diary. William's inspects wildlife refuges and spots birds and other animals in the southern part of the United States. This book makes for an unusual and unique manuscript relic being equal parts history ecology genealogy and politics plus personal entries regarding his wife's Tuberculosis and other travel related commentary that make for great depth. Williams was born in East Carrol Parish Louisiana on December 5 1877 the son of Robert Willoughby Williams and Virginia Sutton. Robert White Williams is from an old southern family landed gentry of sorts his father Robert Willoughby Williams was a cotton planter in Louisiana and there married Miss Virginia Sutton the daughter of a prominent planter. His father than joined the Confederate Army and served under General Edmund Kirby-Smoth until the close of the war and became on to be a prominent lawyer in Florida. His grandfather was General Robert W. Williams of Tennessee a well known plantation owner with many contacts in the Confederacy. Here are some snippets: Tallahassee Trip January 1929 December 281928 I left Washington with Elizabeth for home reach there at 8:30 pm on the 29th at Jacksonville Virginia and Mr. Hillison meeting in the stateroom and we had lunch in the restaurant leaving for Tallahassee on the bus at 206. I relinquish the Solicitorship of the US Dept. of Agriculture 3 pages in length Early in June 1929 Secretary Hyde said he had been told by former secretary Jardine that I was going to resign as Solicitor very shortly as I Tired of the work and wished to - in something else. This to use suspended like a suggestion that the secretary wished to put some personal or political friend in my place and I Countered it. Return To Washington - 1931 Procrastination - Thou Art the thief of time Truly! Here it is Oct 4 1931! I left Tallhasse Fla July 5 1931 for Washington and only now about to record this unhappy record our more of the heart rending moments of my life. Nora went to In August 1920 leaving the children and me a the house in Tallahassee contented and happy as time wore on the we began to unite with her doctor Colby advised her not to try to live in Florida as the climate is to damp and altitude too low! A change of climate seemed the best immediately and I began to wonder where I would go while pondering this problem from time to time still adverse to leaving my old home I received a telegram from Mr. Ridington Chief go the Biological Dept. of Agriculture Washington D.C. asking whether I would oblige a transfer to Washington to take Mr. Denmead opposite page vacancy I worried that I preferred to remain in Florida! In July Guy Winthrop and I in his automobile went to Cedar Key and Boca Grande Fla and visited a number of the Bird Reservations in that state. It was a fine trip with Guy and we finished the job in one week. As soon as I returned I began to pack for the move to Washington it was a months job and hot and dry spell I had two Jackson's doing the creating and I packed every box. The largish 10.5 x 6 inch journal contains 300 pages is well filled but even includes a copy of a letter he wrote the text for President Roosevelt there are some letters from other judges the original obituary of his grandfather newspaper articles many that include content regarding Williams with additional commentary and annotations lots of loose ephemera including a map or plot of his land in Florida. ; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; CONSERVATIONIST ROBERT WHITE WILLIAMS CHIEF COUNSEL OF THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FLORIDA WASHINGTON D.C EARLY ENVIRONMENTALIST BIRDING BIRDER DEPRESSION ERA LOUISIANA EAST CARROL PARISH CONFEDERACY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown
kz62Handwritten. Very Good. Hardcover. September 1936. Photo/Journal of travels of Mr. & Mrs. George P. Williams 47-page Photo-Manuscript Journal - a detailed diary of 1936 auto road trip which originated out of Missouri and travelled the Middle States to Niagara Falls - the car route marked in ink on a road map on 1st page. Multiple pages handwritten by Mrs. Williams detail incidents events people met and places visited. The journal is well-notated and enriched by many photos programs stubs and clippings. The Hindenburg in Lakehurst NJ Spot where the Lindbergh baby was found Atlantic City Boardwalk and Heinz pier Coney Island Brooklyn Downtown Philly/ the Pier in Philadelphia Snaps of the Queen Mary docked in Manhattan NYC skyline A September 1936 Radio City Music Hall Program - featuring Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers Washington D.C. The Mason-Dixon Line Gettysburg The Troc Theatre- "Real Burlesque" Hinda Wassau Newark NJ Niagara Falls 'Java Baby' circus photo Approx. 11"x 15". 47 pages most repaired. Fitted in custom-made binder employing original scrapbook boards. Overall in very nice condition. Hardcover
19878995331Merlin Books Ltd 1987. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item200grams ISBN:0863033261 Merlin Books Ltd paperback
1996mon0000540316Merlin Books Ltd 01/04/1996 00:00:01. paperback. Acceptable. in x in x in. Ex-library book usual markings. Well read with some wear but still very useable. Merlin Books Ltd paperback
19410009131AIR CORPS BASIC FLYING SCHOOL GUNTER FIELD. Very Good. 1941. On offer are two detailed and fascinating diaries of the early years of World War II told from the perspective of flight cadet and later Lieutenant and instructor Hugh Otto Williams. The books arent diaries exactly but books in which Williams wrote down the letters he sent to his brother Toby Williams of Kings Mountain North Carolina. The first diary depicts the daily life of Williams as a U.S. Air Corps flying cadet in training at the Mississippi Institute of Aeronautics in Jackson Mississippi. This diary goes from January to August 1941. The second diary follows Williams as a flight instructor at the Air Corps Basic Flying School at Gunter Field later Shaw Field in Montgomery Alabama. It goes from September 1941 to July 1942. In the beginning of the first diary Williams is a brand new cadet having just arrived in Jackson Mississippi. He describes in excellent detail what it was like to learn how to fly the difficulties the instructors written and physical exams the routines and drills that would make him a pilot. Along with the flying comes the rules regulations exercises inspections and all the other realities of learning to be a soldier and pilot. Only 25 days after he first arrives at the base after passing tests and exams and drills he solos supervised for the first time. I soloed - yes all by myself - it did make me feel good. It is an almost indescribable feeling to be up there by yourself. Funny it didnt scare me one bit. In fact I kinda had a feeling of peace as soon as I got off the ground. Williams talks about almost every single time he flies up in the hour what it was like what he did what he learned etc. In February he is flying all by himself in the plane and continuing to learn more and more. He comments that a large number of cadets have failed tests and washed out meaning they were not good enough to continue. By February there are only 40 or so cadets left out of an initial 92. He graduates in March and moves to Gunter Field in Montgomery Alabama as part of class 41-F. His instructor here is a Lt. McIntyre A southerner and seemed to be awfully nice and later a Lt. Salisbury. The planes at Gunter Field are different as well: There ships sure are lots different from what we have been flying. More instruments that you can shake a stick at. Sure will be lots of things to remember to do. They have two-way radio sets - wireless and all that. We take off and land only with permission of the Field Tower. The ships are lots larger than the others. I am really interested in getting started. The ships he is flying at Gunter are called BT-13s. At Gunter Field Williams is still a cadet and more training is done both flying and learning on the ground. In one instance he takes off on a routine training flight that turns into a difficult and almost harrowing experience as there are problems as gale force winds make flying tremendously difficult for Williams and Williams has to be given detailed instructions on how to land the plane. A small newspaper clipping is pasted in on the next page: Gunter Drama: Radio Saves 105 Cadets. In April a newspaper clipping about Williams in pasted in: Local Boy Soon To Graduate In Air Corps. He does just that and moves to Maxwell Field in Montgomery. Still part of Class 41-F Squadron H. At Maxwell Field Williams is at the Advanced Flying school. The diary ends in August as Williams finishes his Advanced Flying course with a day-night long distance trip of hundreds of miles. The second diary in begins with Williams now a Lieutenant and instructing at Gunter Field at the Air Corps Basic Flying School where he had started flying only 9 months beforehand. The letters focus on the students that Williams is in charge of 4 in total and the progress that they make or dont. In January 1942 Williams moves to Shaw Field in Gunter South Carolina and is in charge of six students from six different states. Again he speaks often and candidly of his students progress and difficulties. In July he is made Assistant Commanding Officer for a new flying class coming into the Basic Flying School. Finally in July the last entry is written. Maxwell Field. Central Instructors School. Montgomery Alabama. Williams is at the school to learn more about Flight instruction. The diary ends with 21 black-and-white photographs of Williams a woman who seems to be his girlfriend or wife and a few of the faces of friends or family. Most of the photographs are labelled with the date they were taken and the location. The diaries also contain bits of ephemera as well. These include: Grade school report cards for Williams in 1932 and 1933 Army cards signifying the completion of various courses in Flight School a membership card to The Officers Club and Mess at Maxwell Field Alabama a pamphlet for the Air Corps Training Detachment Mississippi Institute of Aeronautics Graduation Dinner Dance of the Class of 41-E and various photographs of Williams from the time period. The two diaries are in good condition. Both covers are free of any major wear. The pages within are almost all still in good condition without much discoloration or rips/tears. The handwriting throughout is easily legible and readable in black ink. All photographs loose or pasted in are still in very good condition. The first diary is approximately 200 pages and the second diary is approximately 150. The books measure about: 4 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches. OVERALL: VG. Text: January 1 1941. This place is completely out in the country not even a country store! NOthing but the post. Every building is brand new and it is really nice. The first day we were issued flying equipment which is really the stuff - they issue to each man about $200.00 worth of equipment namely: A fur-lined jacket fur lined pants and shoes all leather on the outside. Helmet and goggles. Three pairs of coveralls jeans gloves and a mechanic's cap. So much in fact that a person dont need except underwear and toilet articles. They vaccinated us for smallpox and typhoid in the same arm.We have a nameplate that we have to wear on our coveralls. It starts off one color and you have to polish it until it turns to another color. It took me all morning.; January 11 1941. The flying would be swell if it wasnt for the Instructor. He told me yesterday that it would be a miracle if I ever learned to fly. But just between you and me I think I am pretty good. He has three of us. He takes us up one at a time. After all of us have been up we have a sort of conference going over our mistakes for the day. I dont catch near as much on the ground as the other two do. I like to fly! I have four hours to my credit now. Am supposed to be able to solo in four more - that is if I ever solo!.We started off learning to do 90° turns. Climbing turns. 180° turns. 360° turns etc. Then we had to learn to follow a rectangle on the ground. That is you pick out a rectangular figure on the ground such as roads fences or something. Use a tree or something for a corner. Sounds easy. Would be if it wasnt for the wind. You have to figure that on it will blow you off course.All kind of stuff like that.; July 24 1941. I have completed my last flight in Advanced flying. Now I am supposed to be ready for bigger better and faster ships. It sure is a great relief to know I have actually finished - and I can brag a little with the few that all during my Cadet-training of over 200 hours I have even put a scratch on a plane. Our Squadron took our day-night cross-country yesterday. We flew from Maxwell to Nashville to Chattanooga. A distance of 390 miles where we landed ate supper and waited for it to get dark. Then after dark we flew from Chattanooga to Atlanta to Maxwell. It was a real nice trip. Beautiful weather. The mountains sure did look good from the air.I was Officer of the Day yesterday and today until 11:30 AM got out of a lot of the work due to the Cross-Country.; September 23 1941. I started instructing today. Two British and two Americans. It is a funny thing. Both the Americans primaryed at M.I.A. One even had Mr. Firpprecht as an instructor. So far I havent ridden with my students because today they had a cross-country trip and since they fly these in loose formation My students went with another flight. I was assigned to squadron 4 which at the present is the under class or class 42-A. They have about 35 hours. Sure am glad they let me start with an experienced class. They at least know what it is all about and maybe wont scare me too bad right at first.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF FLIGHT CADET HUGH OTTO WILLIAMS HUGH O. WILLIAMS TOBY WILLIAMS KINGS MOUNTAIN NORTH CAROLINA MISSISSIPPI INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS JACKSON MISSISSIPPI AIR CORPS BASIC FLYING SCHOOL GUNTER FIELD SHAW FIELD MAXWELL FIELD MONTGOMERY ALABAMA WORLD WAR TWO FLIGHT SCHOOL WW2 ERA AVIATION LIEUTENANT MCINTYRE LIEUTENANT SALISBURY CLASS 41-F FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR SOLDIER TRAINING ADVANCED FLIGHT U.S. AIR CORPS UNITED STATES ARMY SOLO FLIGHT AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover
