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19282387Sterling Kansas: The Reilly & Lee Co. 1928. Hardcover. Black boards color illustrated paper title. Good. 60 pages. 20.5 x 15 cm. 1920's - 1930's. Well organized early twentieth-century young woman's scrapbook revealing a spirited social life overflowing with handmade cards/invitations letters ribbons menus and over 150 neatly labeled photos. The scrapbook entitled It's All Over Now! - is illustrated throughout with flapper style/John Held figurines. Winifred Eastwood was born in Mission Creek Pawnee County Nebraska in 1908 graduating from Sterling College in 1928 Graduation booklet included. The overall sentiment taken from this highly personal keepsake is that Ms. Eastwood as a woman enjoyed an inclusive coed college experience. Research shows Ms. Eastwood in 1969 was the Head of the Extension Division of Home Economics A Cooperative Extension - at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst where she helped organize community programs seeking to confront the problem of racism. She is listed as the Assistant Director for Home Economics in 1973 and published: 60 Years of Cooperative Extension Service in Massachusetts. She died in 1996 and is buried in Amherst MA. <br/><br/> The Reilly & Lee Co. hardcover books
193849246n. p. 1938. Album two-toned green & white faux leather internal string tie. Color pictorial onlay to front cover chipped at bottom. Album shows wear & soiling with mounting paper age-toned & brittle showing a bit of edge-chipping. Penciled to front cover inside: "Sept 1938". Tops used though generally in Very Good condition. 55 leaves of mounting paper of which 24 have a total of 262 circular printed paper / foil milk bottle tops mounted 9 - 15 per page all mounted on leaf recto. Album: 14" x 10-5/8". Tops: various sizes & colors 2-7/8" - 4-1/8" <br/><br/>A no-doubt unique collection of milk bottle tops / caps from the late 1930s generally from the North East U.S. e.g. Sheffield Farms Maplehurst; R. G. Miller & Sons Hartford CT; New London & Mohegan Dairies Inc. New London CT. That said we find others from as far afield as A. R. Beavers & Sons North Tazewell VA & Superior Dairies Inc St. Augustine FL. <br /> <br />It been opined that this was a collection from the printer of these tops though that factoid while plausible is unproven. hardcover books
200138228NY: Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. 0871138301 . First printing. Fine in a fine dust jacket. . Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover books
2011003903United Kingdom: Pen & Sword MILITARY 2011. Fine in Fine dustjacket. "This new edition reproduces the classic original with much new and significant material added.". Originally published in 1950 by The White Swan Press. SIGNED by Captains Kemsley and Riesco the original authors on the title page. . SIGNED. First Edition Thus. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Pen & Sword MILITARY Hardcover books
188624807New York NY: Munn & Co. 1886. 16 pages; color cover; black and white illustrated throughout. First page story of British scouting dirigibles on the Balkan front & elsewhere; also writings on Federal Gov't sponsored safety first train with illustrations of interiors; descriptions of the techniques of the cover story on welding; 'Strategic Moves of the War June 2nd 1916' in detail with map; Monroe Wooley article "From Herring to Halibut Strong Measures Necessary to keep American Fishermen from Being Driven off the North Pacific Banks"; the Scientific American war game in miniature; water shoes for sporting and military purposes; improvised submarine made from odds and ends; Thomas A. Edison dictating letters in an automobile; other inventions index of inventions; advertisements & more. Approx. 11" x 16" size; light wear; stapled paper covers; in very good condition and interesting early 20th century scientific industrial & military history. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Munn & Co. Paperback books
1937001807Tokyo: World Federation of Education Association 1937. Near Fine a few pages with slight corner crease in Very Good dustjacket with chips and edge tears. Seventh World Conference of the World Federation of Education Association. Laid in is a permit slip from the Commander-in-chief of the Tokyo Naval Station allowing some of the photos to be published. Given the close pre-World War II timing of this publication that permission would be required is quite understandable. Scarce. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. World Federation of Education Association Hardcover books
1937008082Berlin: im Deutschen Verlag 1937. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR at half-title page - " Arthur Kiekebusch su wiedersehen 1937 herrlich Leni Riefenstahl". Arthur Kiekebusch was a German production manager and director best known for the 1920 silent film "The Woman in the Dolphin" starring Bela Lugosi. He was the assistant production manager with responsibility for all cameras and lenses on Riefenstahl's film "Olympia" from which the photographs in this book were taken. He also worked with Leni on her 1935 film "Triumph of the Will" as unit manager and head cameraman. The First Edition book is Very Good Minus boards bowed cloth rubbed at corners and spine ends prior owner name and US address front end page hinges starting lacking the dust jacket . Regardless given their close working relationship an important and historic association copy in German film making. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Minus/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Association Copy. im Deutschen Verlag, Hardcover books
182644152Posonni: Impensis S. Ludovici Weber 1826. 3rd Edition. Original publisher's printed drab paper wrappers. Some general wear & soiling. Very Good. 92 2 Index pp. Publisher device to t.p. 6-1/2" x 4" <br/><br/> Impensis S. Ludovici Weber unknown books
191020624Nakatsucho Japan 1910. 7.5 x 10.5 in. oblong in string-tied faux-leather boards. Some edgewear one tie replaced and one lacking. Very good. Souvenir view book with two pages of text in Japanese folding map and 34 half-tone photographic plates captioned in Japanese and English. Located in the upper and middle reaches of the Yamaguni River in Nakatsu City Oita Prefecture the Yabakei Valley is considered one of Japan's most beautiful scenic areas. Among the views included here are Sugi Village from Blue Grotto Peak of Kyoshu Hachioji Rock Rakanji Temple Goryu Falls Nembutsu Bridge and other bridges waterfalls and geologic formations. unknown books
1991217762Santa Barbara California U.S.A.: McNally & Loftin 1991. Soft Cover. near Very Good binding. Cullom Keith photography. Spine is cocked. Light to heavy fading on lower front cover and spine; Wrappers. near Very Good binding. McNally & Loftin unknown books
199337197Sausalito CA: Windgate Press 1993. 1st printing. Black cloth portfolio in faux leather style. Black cloth spine. 3 cloth ties. Printed gold paper label to front cover. A Nr Fine copy. 4 pages of explanatory text. A suite of 25 reproduction images all captioned of period black & white photographic images documenting divers aspects of 19th C. San Francisco. 1 folding panorama. Folio. 14-1/4" x 18" <br/><br/> Windgate Press hardcover books
1960105028<p>4to program illustrated 471 pp. A couple of pages loose spine has a 1 1/2" split on bottom some minor creasing a little cover darkening normal aging; overall about very good. In 1959 the Giants finished third in the NL. The 1960 season would be their first in the new Candlestick Park. The Giants had some great talent but finished only fifth in 1960. Key players included Willie Mays Mike McCormick Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou and National League Willie McCovey. </p> books
188844049San Francisco: J. D. Robertson Publisher 1888. 1st Printing. Shrink-wrapped over poster board. Age-toned. Some edge chipping. Horizontal fold-line with some splitting along fold. About Very Good. Broadside printed in 5 columns. Three columns down the center describing District and Precinct Boundaries & Polling Places: "Open from 6 A.M. to 7 P.M." The two outer columns list the candidates for various political offices. 22-1/2" x 16" <br/><br/>Rare broadside documenting the many candidates for the city's elected position for the 1888 election e.g. Pond the Democratic incumbent is opposed by Dr. C. C. O'Donnell the Independent Candidate as well as Chas. R. Story the Regular Republican nominee. Those listed as running for office include: Mayor - E.B. Pond Incumbent & Winner Democratic Nominee; Dr. C.C. O'Donnell Independent; Charles R. Story Republican; For Treasurer - Christian Reiss Democrat; For Sheriff - James R. Kelly Democrat; For State Senator 19th Senatorial District - David McClure Republican; For Superintendent of Streets - Thomas Ashworth; For District Attorney - Jas. D. Page; For Justice of the Peace - Jas. I. Boland; For Assemblyman 34th District - J.F. Gawthorne; For Public Administrator - James C. Pennie; For Supervisor 12th Ward - Patrick Noble; For Corner - Wm. E. Taylor; Superintendent of Streets - Irving Graham; For Assemblyman 34th District - E.J. Reynolds; For City and County Surveyor - S. Harrison Smith; For Supervisor 1st Ward - Harry Bingham; For Sheriff - C.S. Laumeister; For Auditor - Fleet F. Strother; For Tax Collector - Joseph Spanier; For Supervisor 6th Ward - L.R. Ellert; For Supervisor 1st Ward - Henry Evans; For Supervisor 5th Ward - John T. Cutting; For Supervisor 4th Ward - Dr. Jos. Pescia; For Justice of Peace - H.L. Joachimsen; For Supervisor 7th Ward - Peter Wheelan; For Public Administrator - George T. Bromley; For Sixth Ward - Albert F. Nye; For 43rd Assembly District - L.L. Ewing; For 21st Senatorial District - J.J. Sullivan; For 4th Congressional District - Robert Ferral; For Supervisor 2nd Ward - James M. McDonald. We find no copies recorded on OCLC. J. D. Robertson, Publisher unknown books
190735832San Francisco Cal: Charles C. Hoag Publisher 1907. 1st edition thus Rocq 11836. Publisher's original blue cloth binding with gilt stamped lettering to spine & front board. Gilt bright. Modest wear with slight gutter break after p. 2. A VG - VG copy. 624 pp. Inserted leaves of adverts. 8vo. 9-3/8" x 6" <br/><br/>The volume also includes other cities throughout the state such as Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Barbara & San Diego. Charles C. Hoag, Publisher hardcover books
1914008961Glasgow: The Author 1914. Signed binding by MacLehose Glasgow. of full calf five raised bands with gilt lettering back marbled end papers. The binding Very Good spine darkened joints and corners showing some wear later owner name and inscription front marbled end page. A sammelband with title page contents page and 13 listed works dated 1896-1914 by George Neilson 1858-1923 the noted Scottish historian antiquary and lawyer. Additionally a 4 p. ALS sent to Neilson by Joseph Barn dated 1896 at least 4 other unsigned ms. notes and numerous period newspaper clippings laid in. The contents are; 1. Old Annan 1896. 2. The Motes in Scotland in the Scottish Review 1898. 3. Knight Service Juridicial Review 1899. 4. Scottish Serjeanties Ibid 1899 5. Garrison Theory On some Scottish Burghal Origins Ibid 1899. 6. Dumfries Burghal Origins 1914. 7. Burghs of Annandale 1914. 8. Sir Hew of Eglintoun. 1900-01. 9. History in Golagros and Gawayne 1901-02. 10. Crosslinks between Pearl and Awntyrs of Arthur 11. Roderick Dhu's Poetical Pedigree 12. Antonine Wall Inscriptions 1908. 13 Notes on Duel Remissions Danes' Skins and Barbour Translations. Neilson was a keen scholar who made important contributions to early Scottish history and of the history and development of Scottish law. This sammelband was quite likely Neilson's own copy given the ALS. Most of the items included not found in current commerce.The bulk of Neilson's archives are held by University of Glasgow Special Collections. . First Edition. Calf. Very Good. Small 4to. The Author (?) Hardcover books
1884008669Chicago: Elder Publishing Co. 1884. Very Good in embossed pebbled brown morocco rubbing at tips and spine edges moderate toning at end papers and scattered light toning throughout a few pages with small edge tears hinges opened yet holding quite well. Final order page has two names in pencil both from Covington KY interior of rear cover has gilt version of available binding with fold-out spine. Salesman's Dummy/Sample Book. . First Thus. Embossed Morocco. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Salesman's Dummy. Elder Publishing Co. Hardcover books
2002209447Tucker GA: American Social HIstory and Social Movements 2002. Paperback. 112p. wraps heavily illustrated in black & white 8x10.75 inches very good condition. Auction of pamphlets buttons posters etc. Related to African American radical and other topics. American Social HIstory and Social Movements paperback books
1990221013West Nyack New York U.S.A.: Cambridge Univ Pr 1990. Hard Cover. Very Good binding/Near Fine dust jacket. Pencilled marginalia. Very Good binding / Near Fine dust jacket. Cambridge Univ Pr unknown books
187321742St. Louis: E.F. Hobart 1873. Softcover. Fourth edition. 300 pp with two folding maps earlier editions had one or none. Text block is complete clean and tightly bound. Front wrapper is tattered and detached rear wrapper is missingand most of paper covering spine is gone. An expansive promotional work containing copious facts and figures details on natural resources industry transportation etc. One of the maps is of the state of Missouri; the other is a rather fanciful map of the United States with red concentric circles radiating out from St. Louis to drive home the message of the city's strategic position at the center of it all. E.F. Hobart unknown books
1799009006Paris: Maison La Briffe 1799. Fine binding signed Hatchards-Piccadilly the oldest bookshop in London. Three volumes in modern half polished calf over buckram boards the backs with two black morocco labels and intricate gilt decorations tops gilt marbled end papers Near Fine the lightest of edge wear. iv 360 360 312 pp. Half-titles in Vols. II and III. Each volume with a frontis illustration Fine in all volumes. An uncommon history in lovely binding with exceptional plates. . First Edition. Half Polished Calf. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Maison La Briffe hardcover books
19332769New York: Macmillan 1933. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. viii 334 pp illustrations with bibliography index. Mild spine slant light wear to edges with lightly bumped corners bookplate on front pastedown; text clean binding tight. No dust jacket. History of relations between Russia and Asia primarily from the Russian perspective with chapters on the conquest of Siberia Peter the Great Catherine the Great "the Near and Middle East up to the Crimean War" annexation of the Amur region the conquest of central Asia the Russo-Japanese War World War I and more. Macmillan hardcover books
192721211Talahassee: Florida Department of Agriculture 1927. Softcover. Good. 10.25 x 7.75 inches 203 pp extensively illustrated in colorful pictorial wrappers. Good only: most of backstrip missing rear wrapper partially detached soiling to fore edge of text block. Internally clean. A series of articles highlighting the work of the Home Demonstration Division of Florida's Department of Agriculture which sent out agents to provide instruction for rural women in nutrition cooking gardening canning sewing hygiene and sanitation animal husbandry and home and community beautification. Home demonstration work is praised as an important factor in the state's economic development as well as training for good citizenship and women are heralded as the gatekeepers of the most basic element of social organization -- the home. The Introduction proclaims: "Destroy all the industries professions arts and sciences but leave the home intact and civilization would rise again as if by magic. Leave all the industries professions arts and sciences intact but destroy the home and civilization would perish from the earth. They who build the home serve mankind. Florida Department of Agriculture unknown books
19302418Rumford RI: The Rumford Company c. 1930's. Staplebound wraps. Brown illustrated wraps. Very good. 64 pages. Recipes terms and instructions. Interesting page discussing the need to bake "by temperature" - most likely focusing on the homemaker who recently acquired a gas stove. Recipes for preparing and cooking meats fish poultry vegetables and food for the sick; instructions for preserving and pickling; the making of ices beverages and confections. Owners inscription on cover. Black and white illustration including table setting formula. <br/><br/> The Rumford Company paperback books
1971003157Washington D.C.: U.S. Govt. Printing Office 1971. Near Fine prior owner name stamp top edge front wrapper and slight corner curl bottom corners. 180 pages. SCARCE. First Edition. Printed Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. U.S. Govt. Printing Office Paperback books
192926305New York NY: The New York Magazine Program 1929. 16 pages; color cover & endpaper illustrations; black and white illustrated within. Approx. 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" size; stapled paper wraps some darkening wear to covers back cover bottom corners chipped; contents in good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. The New York Magazine Program paperback books
