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180615595City of Washington: A. & G. Way printers 1806. 8vo. 12 pp. <br><br>Petition of Nicklin and Griffith of Philadelphia praying that the ship America may be restored to the benefits of American registry. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 11712. Removed from a nonce volume. Lightly pencilled librarian's notation on title-page. A. & G. Way, printers unknown books
180515590City of Washington: A. & G. Way printers 1805. 8vo. 8 pp. <br><br>The interesting aspect of this pamphlet is not the petition itself which concerns a drawback on a shipment of sugar but mention of an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 9620. Removed from a nonce volume. Lightly pencilled librarian's notation on title-page. Leaves separated. A. & G. Way, printers unknown books
1822WRCAM41329Washington D.C. 1822. 92pp. Dbd. Foxing throughout else very good. A report from the House of Representatives which considers the options available to the United States to abolish the slave trade. The document includes many evaluations of European countries' policies as well as the atrocities committed in the trade. The report proposes that the president seek to form a naval agreement with a European nation to patrol the African coast for vessels trafficking slaves. SHOEMAKER 11215. 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
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
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
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
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
186027356Boston: Committee of the Boston Board of Trade on Immigration 1860. First edition. Removed. A very good clean bright copy with mail folds. Unpaged 1 pp. Sm. 4to. A letter from the Committee of the Boston Board of Trade on immigration informing its members that it has a "favorable opportunity of supplying employers in all branches of manufactures trade agriculture mining domestic services etc. with such help as they require. of a superior class of skilled labor from Great Britain." Committee of the Boston Board of Trade on Immigration unknown books
1817WRCAM12769New York 1817. 32pp. Gathered signatures. Titlepage and p.32 bit dust soiled else very good untrimmed and unopened. Advocates an increase in commerce and manufacturing while decreasing their costs. The address is signed in print by the Committee of Correspondence which included Samuel L. Mitchill. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 39988. unknown books
1808WRCAM9314New York 1808. 92pp. Dbd. A few leaves foxed dampstain to gutter of a few leaves. Hole in two leaves affecting a few letters of text with a closed tear to another leaf. Good. First American edition. Discussion of trade between America and Great Britain including mention of the West Indies and the problem of smuggling. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 15238. unknown books
1865WRCAM29886Detroit 1865. 8pp. printed in double columns. Dbd. Separating a bit at folds else very good. An interesting post-Civil War economic tract this vigorous attack on the principles of free trade appeals to farmers workers and mechanics in the West and Northwest to push for protectionist trade policies. Ward contends that only by raising duties on imported goods can the United States "keep the principal part of our coin at home." unknown books
184227637New York: J. P. Wright Printer 1842. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. Lacking the printed wrappers else a very good or better bright copy. 11 pp. 8vo. The Chamber argues for a "discriminating duty on foreign imports" as opposed to direct taxation to raise the funds needed by the Federal government. Presented at the 2nd session of the 27th Congress. OCLC locates two copies: Library Company of Philadelphia and Boston Atheneum. Sabin 54161. Amer. Imprints 423608. J. P. Wright, Printer unknown books
182918792Washington 1829. 8vo. 33 pp. <br><br>February 16 1829.Read ordered to lie on the table and be printed." Government document: 20th Congress 2d Session. 79. Removed from a nonce volume. Pencilled numeral in top right corner of p. 1. Foxed. Very good. unknown books
181011376Washington City: Pr. by R.C. Weightman 1810. 8vo. 13 pp. <br><br>The Chamber urges renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States 1791-1811. The memorial is signed by William Fitzsimons "and one hundred and one others. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 21725. Removed from a nonce volume; gutter margin a little irregular; light foxing. Good condition. Pr. by R.C. Weightman unknown books
1850402831st Cong. 2d Sess.: SED6. 1850. 43pp disbound light scattered foxing and wear. Very Good. <br/><br/> On the misuse of the American flag in the African-Brazilian slave trade. The United States is "mortified" at this practice; the U.S. consul includes eye-witness reports. SED6. unknown books
189247152.1Boston: Pope Manufacturing Co 1892. 1st Printing. Printed blue paper self-wrappers sewn. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Light age-toning at the extremities VG. 12 pages. Illustrated with 4 cuts of people on cycles with t.p. having decorative ornamentation to left. 12mo. 5-5/8" x 3-3/4" <br/><br/>"Pope Manufacturing Company was founded by Albert Augustus Pope around 1876 in Boston Massachusetts and incorporated in Connecticut in 1877. Manufacturing of bicycles began in 1878 in Hartford Connecticut at the Weed Sewing Machine Company factory. Pope manufactured bicycles motorcycles and automobiles. From 1905 to 1913 Pope gradually consolidated manufacturing to the Westfield Mass plant. The main offices remained in Hartford. It ceased automobile production in 1915 and ceased motorcycle production in 1918. The company subsequently underwent a variety of changes in form name and product lines through the intervening years. Yet all the way up to present-day bicycles continue to be made available under the Columbia brand." Wiki. An early promotional brochure by this long-time bicycle manufacturer. Herein the company touts it's product anchored with a 2 page manifesto: "Why Should I Ride a Bicycle" Evidently enough people agreed they should for "by the mid-1890s at the height of the bicycle craze Pope was manufacturing about a quarter million bicycles annually." Pope Manufacturing Co unknown books
187926855New-York: Spelman Brothers 1879. 26855.jpg. Printed self-wrappers. Good old tape repair to spine/some staining to bottom margin. 36 pp. Wrappers included in pagination. Illustrated with cuts. Folio. 13" x 8-3/4" <br/><br/>Not in Romaine who only records a single 1890 catalogue of this firm. Spelman Brothers unknown books
189733522Chicago 1897. Not in Romaine though see p. 85 for an 1885 Kimbark Carriage catalogue. Orange printed wrappers stapled. Rear wrapper with cut of the factory. Minor wear & chipping to wrappers. A VG copy. 244 pp. Illustrated with cuts. 12mo. 5-7/8" x 3-11/16" <br/><br/> unknown books
1892285644Brooklyn: E.W. Bliss 1892. hardcover. very good-. Frontispiece pictures of the factory and of international medals won. Many full page & half page illustrations. 389pp. small 8vo flexible blue cloth back cover gently creased; small hole in spine light damp-stains on the bottom margins of a few pages. Brooklyn: E.W. Bliss 1892. Ninth edition.<br/><br/> Bliss was the premier manufacturer of heavy industrial sheet metal.<br/><br/> E.W. Bliss unknown books
186928703Trenton N.J.: Printed at the True American Office 1869. 3.75" x 5.5". Original printed gold-colored wrappers stitched. 11 1 blank pp. Light wrapper wear Very Good.<br/>OCLC 55187463 1- Rutgers as of 3/12. Printed at the True American Office unknown books
1888TB31677Norwich Conn.: The Norwich Board Of Trade 1888. First Edition. Very good in its original binding of brown blind embossed cloth covered boards with bold gilt text on the front board. A small quarto of 9 3/4 by 6 1/2 inches with moderate wear to the cloth at the head and heel of the spine and with a vertical crease to the rear board. Without a dust jacket. 80 pages of text and images followed by 34 pages of ads by local merchants and businesses. Illustrated throughout from images from black and white photographs of homes businesses manufacturing buildings and monuments. The Norwich Board Of Trade hardcover books
1890106522<p>Chromolithograph advertising and promotion cards various sizes from 3 ¼" x 3 ¼" to 6" x 8". Normal aging a little browning on reverse text on reverse of one card basically gone. A couple of colorful little girl and flower cards one an advertisement for Magic Yeast indicating E.W. Gillett as manufacturer. Fairly colorful lot. </p> books
