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191349234Boston: James Means 1913. 12mo 18cm. Staple-bound printed wrappers; 10pp. Trivial external soil else Near Fine. James Means 1855-1920 is best remember as the publisher and editor of the influential Aeronautics Annuals that appeared in 1895-7 providing a clearing-house for the latest trends in aviation engineering and providing a basis for the innovations of Orville and Wilbur Wright. The current publication advertises refinements to Means' simplified control column for which he originally won a patent in 1911. James Means unknown books
190048521Canton OH: Worcester Wire Novelty Co N.d. ca 1900. 12mo. Pictorial wrappers; 36pp; illus. Very Good. Catalog of decorative and practical wire goods including letter trays waste paper baskets mouse and rat traps. Worcester Wire Novelty Co unknown books
1786New York and London: Funk & Wagnalls Company 1901. A stout octavo of 588 pp. color frontispiece and black and white plates by T. de Thulstrup. An exquisite example of a publisher's Art Nouveau binding designed by George Whaton Edwards signed with his initials. Scarlet cloth with cover and spine decorations consisting of Corinthian pillars in astonishly bright heavy gilt and a fern frond in striking olive green. Warmly inscribed and signed by the illustrator on the front free endpaper this is a perfect copy of a boldly handsome volume. hardcover books
19503353L. F. Garlinghouse Topeka KS Circa 1950. This is a trade catalog of homes to build profusely illustrated with photographs and floor plans with measurements. The catalog is 40 pages with a house design on each page. Cost estimates range from $3300 to over $8000. A few penciled notes and figures below some of the houses but overall a fine copy with no wear the text clean and bright. Many modest bungalows but also quite a few large substantial brick and stone houses. L. F. Garlinghouse Col paperback books
1891560171891. PUBLISHED FOR THE TRADE. ALL ABOUT GIRLS: Their virtures and failings. Illustrated. Chicago: Published for the trade 1891. 24mo. green wrappers printed in black 94 pp. Edgeworn somewhat soiled chip to bottom edge upper wrapper starting at hinge. A good copy. unknown books
19543385Seaside CA: Newcomers Hospitality Service 1954. 12pp. Octavo 21 cm Light blue printed wrappers. Gentle age toning otherwise better than very good. Business guide and directory for Seaside California that includes many illustrations of the facades of the businesses by Joseph W. Jicha. Begins with a two page section 'Facts about Seaside.' <br/><br/>"Seaside - The fastest growing community on the Monterey Peninsula is situated approximately 120 miles south of San Francisco and 360 miles north of Los Angeles. It was founded by Dr. Roberts in 1900 and has grown from a very small village surrounded by cow pastures until today it boasts 16000 inhabitants" -p.1. Newcomers Hospitality Service unknown books
188210592Rue D'Orfeuil 3. Chalons-Sur-Marne: F. Thouille 1882. 28 page pamphlet; French text; containing: "Reconnue d'Utilite Publique par Decret du 31 Aout 1863"; giving the history of this society with dates and names of various persons who had written or been involved with the proceedings of the group at back including Archaeology History Agriculture Viniculture Silviculture Belles-Lettres Statistics Sculpture Biographies Medicine Natural History more; appears to be a continuation or summary of the previous histories written concerning the Departement of the Marne; original paper wrap covers; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" size; some edge tips wear to wraps some dustiness; good condition. . Soft Cover. Good. F. Thouille Paperback books
10591France: Mercier An eight page pamphlet; French text; containing: Moyen de preserver le froment de la carie ou du noir: Premier Operation Seconde Operation Troisieme Operation Pour preparer six setiers de notre mesure faisant en poids douze quintaux. 'A Chalons el 4.e jour complementaire an 6.e Allaire president; Moignon secretaire and pages 6 & 7 seemingly an advertisement for a "Extrait Du Registre des Deliberations de l'Administration centrale du Departement de la Marne. Seance du 3 Vendemiaire an 7 de la Republique francaise. une et indivisible.Signe Gobert President; Clement Carre et Allaire Administrateurs; en marge Morel Commissaire du Directoire executif et Petit Secretaire en chef. De L'Imprimerie De Mercier."; no date probably 1799; not watermarked but good-quality chain-laid paper; printed letter-press; approximately 5" x 8 1/4" size; nice woodcut decoration 1" x 3" approximate size at top of front page a country scene; previous owner has a couple of calculations in ink on margin of front page; light wear; a couple of tiny wormholes on back page and a tiny puncture wound to back page no loss to text; good condition. . Soft Cover. Very Good. Mercier Paperback books
1963005936Spencer IN: Spencer Chamber of Commerce 1963. SCARCE Volume II only. Near Fine front boards lightly rubbed 2 pages bottom corner creased. Tales of Pioneers Volume II of a two volume set. A lithographic reprint of the original "History of Owen County" that was published in 1884. Paginated 698-966. . First Edition Thus. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Spencer Chamber of Commerce Hardcover books
191043328Chicago IL: H. Channon Company 1910. This is Catalog #50 1910. Plenty of vintage stuff here to use around the shipyard or onboard. With a supplement and bargain booklet. Some cover soiling and wear. Very good condition. 24 cm. 952; 48; 40 pp. b/w ills throughout. H. Channon Company books
1895499Columbus Ohio and New York 1895. 8vo. 190 x 128 mm. 7 ½ x 5 inches. 144 pp. Illustrated throughout with half-tone images and diagrams 2 of which are folding. Original printed wrappers a few stains but a sound and attractive copy. Specialty items include elevators drive belts conveyors sprocket wheels and machinery for mining and mill factories. Established in Columbus in 1877 Jeffrey Manufacturing was instrumental in developing the mining and coal industries of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. One of its most important products was the "Jeffrey Electric Locomotive" which moved on tracks inside mines and towed tons of rock and saved hours of labor and contributed to mine safety. Not cited in Romaine. This catalogue is one of the few original sources documenting mining equipment produced by the largest industrial plants in Ohio at the end of the nineteenth century. unknown books
192019778Camden NJ: Victor Talking Machine Company 1920. This promotional booklet for the Victor Talking Machine Company argues for the use of music to help recent immigrants assimilate into American society. The author was hired in 1911 to head Victor's new educational department which aimed to develop music appreciation among the American public generally. Here she asserts that "a great movement is now sweeping the country to bring securely into the fold of American citizenry our adopted brothers from other lands -- to make firm and lasting ties that bind them to their new homeland." Traditional American music can forge those bonds for "nothing is more unifying and democratic than the group singing of old familiar and patriotic songs." The book delves into the history of American popular music and dance and includes suggested songs. Victor record numbers are conveniently provided next to each reference so the newly appreciative public may listen for themselves. 5 x 7.25 inches 38 pp with halftone photographic illustrations. Soiling and some loss to front wrapper one signature loose from staples; good. 4 copies located in OCLC. This promotional booklet for the Victor Talking Machine Company argues for the use of music to help recent immigrants assimilate into American society. The author was hired in 1911 to head Victor's new educational department which aimed to develop music appreciation among the American public generally. Here she asserts that "a great movement is now sweeping the country to bring securely into the fold of American citizenry our adopted brothers from other lands -- to make firm and lasting ties that bind them to their new homeland." Traditional American music can forge those bonds for "nothing is more unifying and democratic than the group singing of old familiar and patriotic songs." The book delves into the history of American popular music and dance and includes suggested songs. Victor record numbers are conveniently provided next to each reference so the newly appreciative public may listen for themselves. Victor Talking Machine Company unknown books
199222747Geneva Switzerland: United Nations 1992. 35 pages v page listing of Multilateral environmental agreements with trade protection vi pages of useful reference sources; illustrated with some tables and charts; "The present document is being sent to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development at the invitation of the GATT Council of Representatives.as a contribution from the GATT secretariat.General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade."; marked "Advance Copy"; from the introductory material: ".objective is o provide an initial analysis of these and other interactions between trade and the environment especially as they affect the multilateral trading system.overview of the main issues and a summary of the principal conclusions.which trade policy actions are permitted by GATT rules and which are not. .issues which arise when environmental effects are wholly domestic and international trade."; plain white paper printed stapled wrap covers; light wear staple residue; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. United Nations Paperback books
259406London Prague: World Federation of Trade Unions. Seventy six issues various pagination 8x11.5 inches glossary cover wraps monthly publication. Issues included in this run: Jul 1949 Dec 1957 Jun 1972 Feb 19 May-Jul 1971 Jan Aug/Sep-Dec 1962 Jan Sep Oct Dec 1963 Jan Mar Apr Sep 1973 No. 4 1981 month designations are dropped at this point 5 6. 8-10 1983 5 6 8-12 1984 1 2 6-8 10-12 1985 2 5 6 8 1986 5-12 1987 1-4 7-9 1 4 78 1988 14-12 1989 1-4 8-10 1990 1 for 1991. At one time the WFTU was the largest international organization of unions on the planet. Historically the WFTU was dominated by the pro-Moscow Communist Party dominated unions around the world. At the end of WWII the US and Western allied leaders moved to split it to set up an anti-communist formation known as the World Federation of Free Trade Unions. World Federation of Trade Unions unknown books
1927018347Yuma AZ: The Chamber 1927. 76p. iilustrations 1926 map. The local Chamber of Commerce picked up on articles that in the 1913 period called Yuma "the Sunshine Capitol". The publication has over 90 pictures of mining farming ranches and new beautiful houses. Clearly promotional claiming the population will reach 20000 by 1930. Previous owner has pencilled in it was actually 17 816. A few minor pencil marks but a good copy of a scarce item. Laid in is a 1929 abridged promotional pamphlet and also one from the Yuma Pecan Growers Assocation. The Chamber unknown books
193222996Los Angeles: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce 1932. Faux leather binding. Gilt stamped spine & upper board. VG corners rubbed. 156 44 pp product index. Illustrated. 4to. 27.5cm x 20cm. <br/><br/> Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce hardcover books
1934M2232Pittsburgh:: Fisher Scientific Company 1934. 1934. 274 x 195 mm. Large 8vo. vi 1044 pp. Extensively illus. index. Blue cloth; covers rubbed and freckled. Very good. Fisher Scientific Company, (1934). hardcover books
44603Boston: Brickman. 4to pp. 79. A catalog fully illustrated with price list laid in. Paper wraps. Cover separated; and a little chipped o/w VG. soiled. Romaine p. 168 cites a 44 page catalogue. Brickman unknown books
2000381012000. United States Court of International Trade Reports. Volume 24. Cases Adjudged in the United States Court of International Trade. January-December 2000. Volume 24 2000. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office 2000. Cloth. xi 1515 pp. New. $72. unknown books
192032212NY: Woman's Trade Union League 1920. 9 x 12 in. sheet folded into four pages with text and cartoons calling on union members to suppor the bread makers union. Nice for display. Little krinkled verygood. Woman's Trade Union League unknown books
181025380New York City NY: Not Published 1810. One page letter dated New York 18th December 1810 and being given to James Thomson Grocer New York. ".Sir - As I am going to Havannah in the Brig Galen Capt. Annes it is My wish that if any accident Should happen to prevent me returning in the vessel you will See to and take possession of what property of mine may be in her and in case of My Death that by virtue of my power of attorney you collect my estate together as much as in your power and after paying my just and lawful debts remit the remainder to my brother John Gann Goodestone near Wingham County of Kent England. Yours William Gann" Approx. 8" x 13" size; ink handwriting very legible. Light wear dustiness split at one section at old fold lines; in very good condition and interesting early 19th century New York City business history law ephemera. . Manuscript. Not Bound. Good. Not Published paperback books
188436091Atlanta 1884. Broadside 6" x 9-3/8". Fine. <br/><br/> A new firm was birthed by J.M. McCombs F.M. McCombs and George Taylor of Boston "under the firm name of McCombs Taylor & Co. and will continue the business of the Atlanta Machine Works in all its various branches. Our Mr. Taylor who will have charge of the Mechanical Department of our works is an inventor of Machinery Draftsman and Mechanical Engineer of over twenty years experience. We are prepared to build Engines and Boilers Gold Mills Pulleys Shafting and Hangings Switch Stands and Railroad Castings Elevators and Hoisting Machines Steam Pumps." and other stuff too. unknown books
188336090Atlanta 1883. Broadside 5-3/8" x 8-1/2". Very Good. unknown books
191744837Cleveland Ohio: The Reflex Ignition Co 1917. 1st printing thus. Light greyish-brown paper wrappers stapled printed in dark brown. A Near Fine example. 15 1 pp. Printed by The Artcraft Co. Cleveland. Stapled to the title leaf is a 1917 Dealer's price list printed on yellow paper 6-1/4" x 3-1/2". Illustrated with cuts & drawings of the divers available spark plugs. 7-1/4" x 4-1/2" <br/><br/> The Reflex Ignition Co unknown books
1929262849Baltimore: Baltimore Association of Commerce 1929. First. paperback. very good-. folding map photo Illus. 66pp. 8vo pr. wrs. wrappers sunned near spine two small tears to wrappers. Baltimore: Export and Import Bureau Baltimore Association of Commerce 1929.<br/><br/> Contains extensive survey of the port and its activities along with many economic statistics.<br/><br/> Baltimore Association of Commerce unknown books
