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1904290421Kinderhook N. Y.: W. S. Kline & Company 1904. Soft Cover. Very Good binding. An illustrated guide to the city of Raleigh North Carolina 1904 depicting various landscapes monuments and local businesses. With photographic illustrations of such places as the local pharmacist birthplace of President Johnson numerous banks and schools and others. Short closed tears to the edges of the covers and a few leaves. Stapled softcover with light red printed paper covers. Very Good binding. W. S. Kline & Company unknown books
189443553n.p.: Hartman & Cadick 1894. First editions. Self wrappers. Good to very good. 8 pp. 8 pp. 8 pp. 8vo. The mid-term elections of 1884 were a disaster for the Democrats led by Grover Cleveland. Republicans and Populists in large part due to the efforts of Joseph Weeks Babcock 1850-1909 a Republican Congressman from Wisconsin who helped organize the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee in 1893 and was a major force in routing the Democrats in the 1894 House elections which cost the Democrats 113 of their 218 seats. They are most likely printed by Hartman & Cadick Republican printers. All follow the same format of quoting leading figures and using bold face type. 1: Caption title "If the Laboring Class be to Perish I Say the Whole Nation." A the head of the title: No. 1 - From the Congressional Record. The caption title is from the English Reformer William Cobbett followed by "You cannot reduce the laborer to a state of starvation and degradation without also destroying national prosperity" a quote from Joseph Norton Dolph 1835-1897 Senator from Oregon from one of his many speeches quoted here. OCLC locates only a single copy at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center. A very good copy docketed on front wrapper mail fold. 2: Caption title "The industrial side of the tariff controversy must not be overlooked. The four millions of people who work in our factory system are the most potent factors outside of agriculture in our civilization." - Hon. J. W. Babcock Wisconsin. A the head of the title: Record No. 3. Apparently unrecorded. We could find no copies in OCLC NUC or other reference sources. Chip to front wrapper else very good with docketing stamp. 3: Caption title "When you Rob the Laboring Men of their Employment you Rob the Farmers of their Customers." The quote from the caption title belongs to Charles Curtis 1860-1936 Republican from Kansas who would go on to become Hoover's Vice President. OCLC locates one copy at the Western Reserve Historical Society Library. A good copy browned some minor chipping docketing stamp on front wrapper. [Hartman & Cadick?] unknown books
187427269Portland Maine: Printed by B. Thurston & Co. 1874. First edition. Paper wrappers. Chips to spine and wrappers else a very good copy. 63 pp. 8vo. OCLC shows 5 copies of this edition. Engraving of Portland on the rear wrapper. Printed by B. Thurston & Co. unknown books
1893285158Brooklyn: Schaeffer & Budenberg 1893. hardcover. very good. Injectors and Ejectors and Steam Engine and Boiler Appliances in General. Many Illus. 166pp. 8vo original brown cloth. Brooklyn: Schaeffer & Budenberg 1893. Very good<br/><br/> Schaeffer & Budenberg unknown books
1846402129th Cong. 1st Sess.: SD377. 1846. 248pp disbound light fox. Very Good. <br/><br/> A detailed review of "the state of things on the coast of Africa" the activities of England in "checking the African slave trade" and the roadblocks to establishing a treaty with the U.S. in that regard. British board-and-search tactics so reminiscent of the objectionable practice that helped bring on the War of 1812 were a major obstacle to such a treaty. SD377. unknown books
187927274Syracuse: Syracuse Lithographing Engraving and Printing Co. 1879. First edition. Paper wrappers. Some chipping to spine else a very good copy tanning at edges. 59 pp. adv. 5 pp. Illus. with 4 b/w engravings. 8vo. Tipped-in complements from the Secretary P.H. Agan. A complete portrait of Syracuse with discussion of education the University founded just ten years earlier and the business sector. A subtle piece of boosterism. Some nice advertising engravings. OCLC shows only 3 copies. Syracuse Lithographing, Engraving,, and Printing Co. unknown books
191443255Los Angeles 1914. 1st edition thus. Flexible full maroon leather binding. Brown patterned paper eps. Some wear at spine ends. Very Good. 129 1 blank pp. 20 subject tabs to right side of text block. "To the Trade" leaflet tipped in to rear eps. Illustrated with drawings diagrams pictures etc. 7-1/8" x 5-3/8" <br/><br/> hardcover books
1897503Holyoke Mass U. S. A.: Dean Steam Pump Company 1897. 8vo. 205 x 135 mm. 8 x 5 ¼ inches. 132 pp. Illustrated throughout with half-tone images and diagrams. Original stiff blue paper wrappers with title printed in gilt on the front cover and company name on rear cover; chipped at head of spine and cracked in lower part of spine sewing of the text block weak call number in white ink on spine; bookplate of the Engineering Societies Library of New York. Dean Steam Pump is one of the most respected brands in its industry. Established after the Civil War the company under various ownerships has produced reliable and industrial grade pumping systems and over time has introduced innovations that have been become standards for the entire trade. In the 19th century the company made the transition from steam to turbine to electric pumps and produced vacuum pumps air pumps circulating pumps etc. for such diverse businesses as maple sugar companies to petroleum refiners. Romaine Guide to American Trade Catalogues p. 297 cites an 1890 edition published from the New York Offices and this edition published in 1897. OCLC only cites one edition published in Indianapolis in 1894 in one copy. George Frederick Gebhardt Steam Power Plant Engineering New York John Wiley 915 p. 618. Dean Steam Pump Company unknown books
S1134Pittsburgh and Montreal: n.d. Dedicated to Louis Pasteur. 4to. 1044 pp. Illus. index. Cloth. Fine. n.d. Dedicated to Louis Pasteur. hardcover books
1729658131729. London: printed and sold by J. Roberts 1729. London: printed and sold by J. Roberts 1729. English Trade in the West Indies Trade. Great Britain. Amhurst Nicholas 1697-1742 Attributed. Observations on the Conduct of Great-Britain With Regard to the Negociations and Other Transactions Abroad. London: Printed: And Sold by J. Roberts 1729. 61 1 pp. Octavo 7-3/4" x 4-1/2". Stab-stitched pamphlet in later plain wrappers. Light rubbing minor wear to spine ends and corners light soiling to title page and verso of final leaf. Light toning to text light foxing to a few leaves. A nice copy. $100. First edition. Attributed in some sources to Nicholas Amhurst this pamphlet defends Sir Robert Walpole then chancellor of the exchequer against accusations of neglecting England's West Indian commerce to the advantage of Spain. It describes English expeditions to counter Spanish influence and in the interest of fairness lists English ships taken by Spain since the Treaty of Hanover 1725. English Short-Title Catalogue T41776. unknown books
18707159New York City 1870. A tri-fold circular 18 x 9 cm. when flat. Alas not illustrated. A small handbill-sized trade catalogue with an introduction by B. Staubach followed by information on Miles' "Challenge" Butchers' Meat Cutter Bell's Improved Ham Pump the "Challenge" sausage stuffer the Plunger sausage stugger various lard presses and butchers' fixtures. Each with a narrative description some with pricing information. The verso includes testimonials information on Steam Engines and the Upright Steam Engine and locations of the Miles' Challenge Meat Cutter. Near fine. unknown books
18736783Ogdensburg New York: Republic and Journal Steam Presses 1873. Octavo-sized booklet in stapled wrappers 18 x cm. 24 pages. Illustrated. Title and publication information from wrapper. First edition the issue for the New York patent a Vermont issue was published by the Poland Steam Printing House of Montpelier. A trade catalogue for a simple but effective piece of dairy equipment used to cool the milk and separate cream usually as part of the butter making process. The milk pans themselves are illustrated on the rear wrapper panel. A bit of edge wear to a few leaves. In printed pale salmon wrapper edge chipped and lightly soiled. Scarce. OCLC records no copies of this issue and just one issue of the 1873 Montpelier issue and two issues of the 1874 Ogdensburg issue. Republic and Journal Steam Presses unknown books
1897505Dover Kent England: W. J. George 1897. 4to. 285 x 225 mm. 11 x 8 ¾ inches. 24 pp. Illustrated throughout with lithographic images of sporting rifles and equipment. Original green coated paper wrappers title information and images I gold ink on front cover; wrapper edges rubbed with minor tears paper spine rubbed away wrappers nearly detached. Attractively produced gun catalogue issued by one of Great Britain's most storied rifle manufacturers and gunsmith to the Queen. The illustration are highly detailed especially for the various shot guns offered for sale. Jonathan Ulhman. Bibliography of Books on Cartridges or Ammunition International Ammunition Association Inc. p.1. https://cartridgecollectors.org/. W. J. George unknown books
186827263Albany: The Argus Co. Printers 1868. First edition. Paper wrappers. Spine torn at head else a very good copy small nick to front wrapper with a vertical crease running throughout. 56 pp. 8vo. With an early mention of "petroleum" which was just becoming an important product to pass through Albany. Scarce. We could find no copies on OCLC or RLIN. Not in NYPL Baker Smithsonian LOC NYSL. The Argus Co., Printers unknown books
1219s.l.: s.n. . . 8vo side-stitched; age-darkened and chipped; uncut and unopened; bottom lower right of all leaves dog-eared not affecting text. Sabin 105462Ñnot differentiating between this 14 pp. printing and one with 8 pp. The American Antiquarian Society's copy of the 14 pp. edition has a contemporary ownership signature dated 12 June 1810" on title. A Federalist pamphlet in the Massachusetts gubernatorial campaign of 1810 s.l.: s.n., . unknown books
40042AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL - COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. DAILY DOINGS IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION. Volume IV Number 5. Colorado Springs: July 5 to 11 1914. Illustrated wrappers. 31 pages. Weekly periodical published by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce for t automobile travelers to their region. "Official guide book published every Saturday by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce." "Welcome stranger." E issue includes day-by-day things to do with photographic illustrations of sit and natural wonders in the region. Also includes local advertisements. unknown books
40043COLORADO SPRINGS-MANITOU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. COME TO COLORADO SPRINGS - MANITOU: THE PIKES PEAK REGION. Colorado Springs: The Chamber 1920s. Square 8vo. Colored illustrated wrappers. 22 pages. Scarce travel promotion for Colorado Springs and region in the 1920s. A rich illustrated many in color booklet of the sites natural wonders as well as tourist resort activities available to the automobile traveler. unknown books
184017810Newport R.I.: James Atkinson 1840. 8vo 102 pp in original sewn wrappers. Very good with a corner missing from rear wrapper and occasional light foxing. First publication in this form; originally a series of articles published in the Newport newspaper Herald of the Times written in opposition to Van Buren's economic policies and in support of the Whig Party platform. Hazard 1797-1886 was a Rhode Island textile manufacturer and dedicated social reformer who favord protections for American domestic manufacturing as a solution to unemployment. He later published works on capital punishment and poverty issues. Sabin 31111 noting that the work "contains many facts relative to the early history of manufactories in Rhode Island"; Bartlett p. 148. James Atkinson unknown books
192238531Washington: GPO 1922. 95 pp. plus 10 page supplement <br/><br/>Fifth edition. New York to Key West. With 8 folding charts in back pocket showing courses marked in red. Laid in front is "Supplement to Inside Route Pilot. 1923" Very good condition in original wrappers which are lightly worn. GPO unknown books
19303346<p>The Edwards Manufacturing Co. New York. Circa 1930 A magazine size trade catalog of sheet metal and building materials. Edwards was the largest maker of sheet metal building material in the world and this catalog of 40 pages is a great example of their offerings. Included are metal roofing materials shingles skylights ventilators doors windows iron fence and ornamental work guards even motion picture machine booths and theatre equipment. This is catalog #74 and has 10-15 illustrations on almost every page measurements and many times excellent photographs. Scarce and unusual. A fine copy with no wear or marks.</p> Edwards Manufacturing Co. paperback books
1914011202Michigan: Detroit Publishing Co 1914. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Promotional to promote growth and business in Redlands California. Includes images of birds-eye views mountain views railway station inns churches schools University of Redlands library opera house municipal water system orange groves olive groves apple and apricot orchards parks street views residences resorts and Redlands Chamber of Commerce. ---------- Carefully handled. mild toning. Oblong; 21 x 29 cm; Unpaginated 33 pages. Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Redlands and accompanying text. Blue illustrated wrappers illustrations printed in dark blue. 5 copies in OCLC. OCLC: 1083527691. Detroit Publishing Co Paperback books
188560768Rugby England: Walding 1885. Trade card. 16mo 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. 3 pp. the two interior pages advertise the fox hunting clothier Walding with short testimonial statements all dated 1879 and the rear wrapper advertises and solicits subscriptions for the Hunt Servant's Benevolent Society." "Walding begs to inform Masters of Hounds and Gentlemen much in the saddle that he makes Hunting and Riding Garments his special study and supplies over fifty of the principal Hunts in the Kingdom." Very good. Original chromolithographic illustrated wrapper picturing vignettes from the hunt. #7955. <br/><br/> Walding hardcover books
19343350<p>Gordon-Van Tine Co. Davenport Iowa. 1934. A 50 page quarto in the original bright yellow and red wrappers covering all the materials needed for homebuilding in the 1930's. The catalog is profusely illustrated in color and black and white. Included items are front doors windows interior doors cabinets wood molding furnaces hardware paint including a page of sample color swatches. Great reference material for the restorer. A fine copy with no wear.</p> Gordon-Van Tine Co. paperback books
188134703Providence R.I. 1881. 1st edition thus Romaine p. 189. Original brown cloth binding with gilt stamped lettering to spine & front board. General wear to binding with dampstain to rear board. Hinges starting. Evidence of leaf removal prior to t.p. frontis. A Good copy of a rare trade catalogue no copies on OCLC. 252 pp. Illustrated. 12mo. <br/><br/> hardcover books
1929001228Paris: Librairie Larousse 1929. 1st Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 106 1 pp. 96 plates showing book art of period Art Nouveau or Jugendstil Art Deco Modernist Cubist and assortment of other styles. Some plates in full color others three or four toned yet others b&w. Outstanding review appreciation and study of early twentieth century art book aesthetics as developed internationally with French trends and practice emphasized but some discussion and representation of what was going on elsewhere in Europe. Also a truly rare exposition book. Pages clean except for small stamp of Museum of French Art New York on all plate margins. Light soilage to wraps and typical moderate wear along spine edges. <br/><br/> Librairie Larousse paperback books
