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19688944Miami FL: The Miami Floridians 1968. First Edition. Original wraps. Near Fine. 5 X 8 Inches. 12 PP. Original 1968 press guide to the short-lived "Miami Floridians" basketball team in the short lived NBA rival association the American Basketball Association ABA. This was the first year the Floridians played in the league having just rebranded from the Minnesota Muskies. Original stapled binding clean and tight. The Miami Floridians unknown
19484781New York: The Daily Worker 1948. Near fine. 16pp. Illustrated. Original pictorial self wrappers stapled. Mild toning and light wear. A scarce account of the events surrounding the death of William Milton described as "a useful hard-working law-abiding citizen.a devoted husband and loving father.sympathetic to his neighbors' problems.what people call a good man" who was also "a Negro and so marked out for that special torture that American society visits upon men and women who are colored." On July 14 1948 Milton was killed by Brooklyn Patrolman Peter Kilcommons in the hallway of his own building. Milton and three friends ran from police after being thrown out of a Williamsburg bar by a racist bartender named Charles Kennefick who "didn't want Negroes around." Kilcommons chased Milton to his front door then shot him once in the back and twice in the chest in front of about ten witnesses including Milton's wife Irene and their son Eugene Milton. Eugene describes the incident in a heartbreaking passage: "I saw Daddy drop as the first bullet hit him. I saw Daddy drop and then stagger inside. Kilcommons and O'Neil were shooting at him as he went in." There are also further accounts of the shooting recorded here from young neighbors. The text also includes the measures sought by the Committee for Justice in the Milton Case. The Committee argued for the dismissal and indictment of Kilcommons and O'Neil the dismissal of Police Commissioner Wallander financial support for Irene Milton and for continued support of Milton's brother Joseph who was with William in the bar on the fateful night. Joseph was charged with felonious assault on the bartender Kennefick after William was killed likely as a cover for the police in William's killing. Shields argues a motive for the arrest and beating of Joseph Milton: "The cops were trying to make him confess that William and himself had started the fight. The cops thought that such a 'confession' would give them an 'out' for the killing."<br /> <br /> A possible motive for the killing of William Milton also emerged after his murder. Milton was a member of the Communist Party and a community activist in New York who was often critical of the police violence he encountered in the city. He would also bring copies of The Daily Worker to his neighbors and was instrumental in organizing a renter's strike in a nearby building. Milton was especially vocal in his criticism of police following the killing of two African-American men by a police officer named Joseph Romeika in Freeport Long Island. Four young African-American siblings named Ferguson - Charles Joseph Alonzo and Richard - three of whom were U.S. Army veterans were refused coffee by a white manager of a diner. After they vigorously protested the manager called the police on the brothers. They left but were soon confronted by Romeika a rookie police officer. Romeika lined the men up and after two of the brothers protested Romeika kicked them in the groin and shot them an eerily-similar situation to the one that eventually led to Milton's murder.<br /> <br /> The author of the present work Art Shields was a legendary labor journalist who had previously written about the Sacco & Vanzetti case and would spend his career on the side of unions and laborers notably miners. He was highly critical of police actions such as the one recorded here which he described "as brutal a homicide as if the cops had been working for Heinrich Himmler the Nazi Gestapo leader instead of for Police Commissioner Arthur Wallander of New York." The Introduction was written by Simon W. Gerson one of the foremost leaders of the Communist Party in the United States and editor of The Daily Worker who writes passionately about the murder of Milton: "Yes William Milton lived under Jim Crow right here in New York. In fact he died from Jim Crow. He was lynched my friends lynched. What matter is it if a man is lynched by a hempen rope from a Georgia cottonwood-tree or lynched by a police revolver in the trigger-happy hands of a Brooklyn cop" The penultimate page of the pamphlet contains a group photograph which includes Gerson along with a Brooklyn councilman Mrs. Joseph Milton Irene Milton and Eugene Milton "at Madison Sq. Garden Rally" presumably in support of the Committee for Justice in the Milton Case. An important story that still resonates today about police crimes against the African-American population. The Daily Worker unknown
193256488New York: Macmillan Co. 1932. 4to. xv 1 217 1 pp. Colour-tinted frontisp. 55 plates. Brick-red publisher’s cloth gilt lettering front cover & spine w/ d.j. minor chipping & edgwear to fore-edges some scuffing across lower fore-edge front cover still NF/VG- partially unopened and uncut copy from the collection of Mabel E. Clark with her bookplate on front pastedown. First edition of this finely illustrated and well-written automobile travel account through Northern Italy. Dorothy Arms recounts folk legends views of flowering fields pastoral lakes all illustrated with fine etchings and pen & ink drawings of Arms noted for his technically flawless interpretations of Gothic Cathedrals. Macmillan Co., hardcover
196762610New Milford CT: N. Flayderman & Co. Inc. 1967. 4to. 6 153 15 pp. Frontisp. illustrated title 100’s of illustrations throughout. Brown publisher’s cloth decorative black lettering front cover & spine minor shelfwear w/ d.j. minor scuffing edgewear rubbing still VG/VG- copy. Second printing of this invaluable facsimile printing of the famed Schuyler Hartley & Graham catalogue offering an essential reference for Civil War era arms & ammunition uniforms horse equipment flags guidons Masonic goods and coats of arms. N. Flayderman & Co., Inc., hardcover
192961264Hartford CT & London: Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. ca. 1929. 8vo. 45 1 pp. Over 100 illusts. photos & diagrams. Brown illustrated softcovers armorial and Colt logo front cover in green & black minor dustsoiling edgewear still VG. Early printing A-70-10th of this nicely illustrated catalogue first issued in 1922 of Colt revolvers and automatics including the New Service Double Action Revolver Colt New Service Target Colt Official Police Colt “Detective Special†Colt “Camp Perry†Model Colt Automatic .38 caliber Military Model Automatic Pistol decorative grips medallion inserted for ivory and pearl handle grips and parts. Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co., paperback
1920A47330Cornwall England: The Eliot Arms Hotel. 1920. Other. Very Good. C1920's This brochure is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket but have a mailing envelope with the hotel's imprint on the reverse. This is an oblong brochure with a string binding. The covers are of heavy cardstock as are the inner pages. There is photo of the hotel on the first text page. I The brochure and its contents are in clean bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The reverse of the last text page includes "Suggested Motor Runs" that can be taken by motorists from the hotel. including Kennard's House Camelford Bodmin and more. "The Eliot Arms or Square & Compass Square and Compass Tregadilett was once a Freemason’s Lodge for French prisoners of war on parole in Launceston: History supplied by R. F. Gilbert The original building was built in the 14th century and it became a coaching inn during 1625. The Inn fell into disarray in the early 19th century becoming a blacksmith’s shop until 1840 when it reverted back to a pub and the second name ‘Eliot Arms’ was added. The French POW’s lodge is thought to have existed for five to seven years of the war and this is shown by two certificates of ‘The Lodge Consulate Maconne’ dated 1762 and 1763; one in French and one in English issued to Robert Martin organist at St Mary Magdalene Church. Both certificates had French signatures five on the one of 1762 and four on the other dated 1763. Several of the Frenchmen joined the Dunheved Lodge which must have existed during 1756-1773. The Eliot is reputed to be haunted by a not unfriendly ghost which is said to have been seen by customers and staff in recent years. Mr T Richards landlord of the Eliot Arms Compass made an application to the Bench for an hours extension on the occasion of the Polyphant Cricket Club dinner given by Dr Serpell. The application was granted. ." from The Post and Weekly Feb 1911; Put in world history. Pictured 12/5/23 . The Eliot Arms Hotel unknown
19139186New York: Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co 1913. 8vo 212pp. Illustrations. Publisher's pale green wraps lettered in gray and red. Seattle sporting good store stamp and label to front cover some foxing along spine and stain to rear cover. Clean internally and very good. <br /> <br /> Iconic early 20th century illustrated catalogue from Remington. Scarce. Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co unknown
19119185New York: Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co 1911. 8vo 191pp. Illustrations. Publisher's plain wraps lettered in gray and red. Some soiling and staining to covers base of spine split. Clean internally and very good. <br /> <br /> Iconic early 20th century illustrated catalogue from Remington. Scarce. Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co unknown
197659994Dallas TX: Taylor Publishing Co. 1976. 4to. xxviii 523 1 pp. Illustrated title numerous colour plates many photo illustrations diagrams charts. Embossed black publisher’s simulated calf raised embossed Colt on front cover raised gilt lettering front cover & spine slight shelfwear NF/VG. First edition thus of this lavishly illustrated history of Colt revolvers and automatics including the New Service Double Action Revolver Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver Officers’ Model Target Police-Positive Special Bisley Model Target the discontinued Colt Automatic Pistol Military Model .45 caliber .38 caliber Military Model Automatic Pistol decorative grips medallion inserted for ivory and pearl handle grips and parts. Taylor Publishing Co., unknown
19203495Sheffield & Blackpool 1920. 'AUTOGRAPHS' ALBUM ff. 51 17 blanks one excised page. Original full mauve morrocco upper board lettered in gilt ruled in blind rounded corners. All edges gilt. Pale blue marbled endpapers white pale pink and blue plain paper. Rubbed and creased shaken spine cracked at first and final pages text block holding via threads; some nicks and holes from pins and glue residue repairs to page with Novello's signature. Hilda Oglesby's name and address to front endpaper brim-full of inscriptions and signatures in blue and black ink and multifarious hands colour pencil and ink drawings promotional photographs pinned in plus a thick lock of faux golden hair. Good A wonderful friendship-cum-autograph album and unique item of interwar theatrical memorabilia 1922-1949 featuring signatures by British stage actors and music hall performers as well as inscriptions by mostly forgotten pantomime ensemble performers esp. 1927-30 collected by Hilda Oglesby "Whiskey" in Goldilocks and Goody Two Shoes: brim-full of signatures most notably Ivor Novello perhaps collected at a performance of his successful 1924 play The Rat the "specialist in melodrama" Wilfred Shine comedian Harry Weldon male impersonator Ella Shields best known for 'Burlington Bertie from Bow' see left-hand illustration to title page and Shakespearean actor Godfrey Tearle 1928 as well as affectionate witty and pithy inscriptions and promotional photographs from Oglesby's fellow pantomime performers including a lock of faux golden hair!. Promotional photographs include Ella Shields the Louise Sisters posing as toys with one in a Golliwog costume plus earlier entries including colour pencil and pen drawings by her family and friends c.1922. It appears that Sheffield-born Blackpool-based Hilda Florence Oglesby 1908-1990 moved from being a fan of the stage to work as an ensemble actor who performed at various British regional venues appearing as "Whiskey" in Goldilocks and William de Lacy's Goody Two Shoes amongst other pantomimes. Companies performances and venues mentioned include: Gypsy Vagabond Co. at Leeds Empire Theatre Idle Times Revue at Olympia Theatre Dublin and Empire Woolwich William de Lacy's Goody Two Shoes at the Hippodrome Accrington Seafarers Co. at Empire Kingston Carry on Sammy Co. Empire Bristol. Her co-performers include H.B. Walls Patricia Andre as 'Free and easy boy' Mary and Eddie Grovesnor Thelma Hamilton as 'Fairy' in Goldilocks and Marie Benson as 'Colin'. unknown
19297485Hartford: Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co 1929. First Thus. Stiff Printed Wrappers. Very Good. 4to. Pp. 36 2 laid in leaves. Black & white illustrations. Stiff gray paper wraps saddle stapled titles embossed and printed in blue blind embossed border and Rampant Colt. Laid in Retail Price List "PL 11" of January 1930. Laid in announcement of "Two New .22 Caliber Colt Revolvers." Covers minimally stained leaves crisp and bright. A brief history begins "Ninety-three Years of Colt Fire Arms Manufacture" dated from the first revolvers made at Paterson New Jersey in 1836. The new .22 caliber products announced are the Official Police Revolver and Officers' Model Target Revolver. Front cover emblazoned with the company motto" "The Arm of Law and Order". <p>A handsome fresh copy now preserved in a clear archival sleeve with an acid-free backing. Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co unknown
19497483Ilion NY: Remington Arms Company Inc 1949. First Edition. Stiff Illustrated Wrappers. Good. Oblong 4to. Pp. 74. Illustrated with black & white drawings and diagrams. Pale blue stiff paper wraps titles and illustration in black saddle stapled. Cover edges rubbed and chipped age-toning to the perimeter mellowed creases two-inch split at head of spine light pencil annotations to Model 11 pages. Parts and prices effective January 20 1949. Covers more than 30 models including several that had been discontinued. With clear fully rendered parts illustrations. Remington and Dupont trade marks printed on the back cover. <p>Now preserved in a clear archival sleeve with an acid-free backing. Remington Arms Company, Inc unknown
197373491London: Seeley Service & Co. 1973. reprint. Nice Copy. octavo. laminated boards 224pp. illusts. Reproduction of Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 1916 catalogue reprinted with permission. Neat ownership signature o/w nice copy Seeley, Service & Co. hardcover
199179874McEwen TN: Accurate Arms Company Inc 1991. Second printing stated. Wraps. Very good. 32 pages. Oversized book measuring 11 inches by 8-1/2 inches. Includes Introduction Safety Notes and information on Handguns and Rifles. Also includes Loading Data for Accurate 2700 which requires high loading density as well as heavier bullet weights. Two items of ephemera have been laid in--one is a product flyer on Accurate Smokeless Powders and one on Data for Accurate 2015br. The Accurate 2015br news release was addressed to John Lyman The Tarheel Gunner who was a noted naval and arms authority. Smokeless powder is the name given to a number of propellants used in firearms and artillery that produce negligible smoke when fired unlike the gunpowder or black powder they replaced. The term is unique to the United States and is generally not used in other English-speaking countries which initially used proprietary names such as "Ballistite" and "Cordite" but gradually shifted to "propellant" as the generic term. The basis of the term smokeless is that the combustion products are mainly gaseous compared to around 55% solid products mostly potassium carbonate potassium sulfate and potassium sulfide for black powder. Despite its name smokeless powder is not completely free of smoke; while there may be little noticeable smoke from small-arms ammunition smoke from artillery fire can be substantial. This article focuses on nitrocellulose formulations but the term smokeless powder was also used to describe various picrate mixtures with nitrate chlorate or dichromate oxidizers during the late 19th century before the advantages of nitrocellulose became evident. Since the 14th century gunpowder was not actually a physical "powder" and smokeless powder can be produced only as a pelletized or extruded granular material.citation needed Smokeless powder allowed the development of modern semi- and fully automatic firearms and lighter breeches and barrels for artillery. Burnt gunpowder leaves a thick heavy fouling that is hygroscopic and causes rusting of the barrel. The fouling left by smokeless powder exhibits none of these properties though some primer compounds can leave hygroscopic salts that have a similar effect; non-corrosive primer compounds were introduced in the 1920s. This makes an autoloading firearm with many moving parts feasible which would otherwise jam or seize under heavy black powder fouling. Smokeless powders are classified as typically division 1.3 explosives under the UN Recommendations on the transportation of Dangerous goods - Model Regulations regional regulations such as ADR and national regulations. However they are used as solid propellants; in normal use they undergo deflagration rather than detonation. Accurate Arms Company, Inc paperback
1949ZB1285399Mediaeval Academy of America 1949. 276 pp. Hardcover ex library else text clean and binding tight. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Mediaeval Academy of America hardcover
1970H29299Dallas: Harry C. Knode 1970. Wraps. Very good. Nos. 1-21 lacking no. 4. 11.5 x 8.5 inches wraps 30-45 pp. each illlustrated very good light wear and soil occasional pencil note and price stickers the last issue no. 21 is a reprint from 1984 the others look original. Harry C. Knode unknown
1995Q-0399141146G. P. Putnam's Sons 1995-10-17. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
19061762347216CTDArnold Fairbairns 1906. Hardcover. Good. 1906. No Edition Stated. Unpaginated. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Rebound. Colour illustrations throughout. Clean pages with firm binding. Minimal tanning to pages throughout. Ex-library with usual stamps inserts and markings. Mild wear to spine board edges and corners with scuffing and marking to boards. Arnold Fairbairns hardcover
1952244790Frankfurter Verlagsanstalt Frankfurt 1952. Hardcover Leinen ohne Schutzumschlag 1. Auflage Zustand: keine Beschädigungen keine Eintragungen. Rücken Ecken Kanten gut. Der Einband ist lichtrandig und fleckig. Frankfurter Verlagsanstalt, Frankfurt, hardcover
1989G0944831222I3N00Health for Life 1989. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Health for Life paperback
193416978Greenwood Wisconsin: Neuenfeldt & O'Connell. Near Fine. 1934. First Edition. Card Covers. Loose slip included "complements of Essalyth andrews". ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; ~120 pages; Signed by Author . Neuenfeldt & O'Connell unknown
1918319682Gebr. Hofer Saarbrücken 1918. Hardcover mit Leinenrücken und -ecken Zustand: keine Beschädigungen keine Eintragungen. Rücken Ecken Kanten gut. Mit Kennung einer Privatbibliothek. Gebr. Hofer, Saarbrücken, hardcover
1993x-0198240856Oxford Univ Pr on Demand 1993. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 194 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. Oxford Univ Pr on Demand paperback
1993Q-0198240856Clarendon Press 1993-11-11. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Clarendon Press paperback
1996Q-0030954002Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin 1996-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin hardcover
