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1879106415<p>Pamphlet 8vo cloth covers gilt title on top cover illustrated 80 pp. Some cover and edge wear center margin tears throughout not affecting text or illustrations by pre drilled hole in pamphlet normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. Somewhat scarce brush catalogue from the 1870s. Whiting started making brushes in the 1850s and by 1868 he had a stand-alone brush business that included other family members. The company expanded a great deal and was considered one of the best brush makers by the 1890s. By the time of John Whiting's death in 1892 it was probably the largest manufacturer in the United States. This attractive little catalogue includes an engraving of the Whiting factory and images of the brushes they made. A complete price list is included. </p>
18806512East Liverpool Ohio: the company; Simms Steam Print 1880. 16mo single sheet uncut & folded to form 10 pages. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION. Net price list of decorated ware with descriptions of Toilet Sets Tea Sets Decorated Ware Covered Jugs Molasses Cans Etc. Knowles Taylor and Knowles was formed in 1870 though its antecedents date to 1854. By the early 1870's the company specialized in Iron Stone China and operated four kilns. One horizontal fold light edgewear with some tiny losses slightly foxed & soiled. Still very good. OCLC locates no copies. [the company]; Simms Steam Print unknown
189521279Spalding St. Lawrence Boat Co. 1895. Very good overall. Sales flyer for the Ogdensburg NY maker of the "Ethelwynn" the winner of the Seawanhaka cup the oldest American yachting trophy that is still active today. The Ethelwynn was a "half rater" approximately 15ft and designed by William Stephens. She defeated the Spruce IV from England. Flyer with two printed photographs of the boats by J. S. Johnson 1895; the second West & Co. Southsea. One vertical fold; a bit bumped at corners tiny chip lower right corner. 10 x 8 Spalding St. Lawrence Boat Co. unknown
1843ZB290240Washington: 1843. 12 pp issued as 27th Congress 3d Session HED 192; text age toned but not fragile tied into self wrappers; concerns the British Navy's alleged right to visit American vessels in the course of suppressing the African slave trade. - 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. Washington: unknown
189072314New York : J. W. Reedy Elevator Manufacturing Co. ca. 1890. First edition. Octavo. 20 pp. All but the last two pages bearing full page illustrations of various types of elevators and their mechanisms. Publisher's stapled gray wrappers with black cover lettering on the front and a view of the Chicago Reedy factory of the rear. Some mild browning along the edges but remarkably fine. J. W. Reedy Elevator Manufacturing Co. unknown
189072315New York : J. W. Reedy Elevator Manufacturing Co. ca. 1890. First edition. Octavo. 20 pp. All but the last two pages bearing full page illustrations of various types of elevators and their mechanisms. Publisher's stapled gray wrappers with black cover lettering on the front and a view of the Chicago Reedy factory of the rear. Some mild browning along the edges but remarkably fine. J. W. Reedy Elevator Manufacturing Co. unknown
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
18486240St. Louis: W. H. Gray Ed 1848. First Thus. Loose sheet. Very Good. Published Saturday January 1 1848. Sheet folding to four pages each page measuring 9 x 11.25 inches. Printed sheet with autograph address and postal cancellation. With old mailing folds wax seal ghost some smudging and small stains. A well preserved copy. Commodities prices including Turkish opium and annual statement of the business in St. Louis. Now housed in a removable clear archival sleeve with acid-free backing. W. H. Gray, Ed unknown
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
1881111111113507Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York 1881. Hardcover. Good. Chamber of Commerce; New York 1881. Hardcover. A Good dark brown cloth binding with gilt lettering and gilt emblem on front board gilt emblem on rear board binding intact but a bit fragile cracked front hinge some handling/scuffing to boards AEG with some blemishes fraying to spine edges small abrasions to board corners mild spine lean 1-inch abrasions bottom front board edge some age toning to pages previous owner bookplate affirmed to front pastedown crease bottom corner and scuff mark bottom page of first intro page few small tears at fore-edge of title page few scuff marks to recto frontis without Dust wrapper. A good and overall clean copy. 8vooctavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches. 51pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scans are available for any item please inquire. Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York hardcover
188629001127New York: Atlantic Publishing & Engraving of New York 1886. The front cover and first page of the booklet are detached. The title on the front cover is faded and hard to read. General soiling and toning due to age. The bulletin has been folded. The large format memoriam is trimmed on the edges. Two items advertising the memorial of Horace Brigham Claflin who was an American merchant who founded the Bulkley & Claflin Company later after Claflin's death it became known as H. B. Claflin Company. Over the years this bank was acquired many times and is still in existence today under JP Morgan Chase. The first item is apparently from the Dry Goods Bulletin which serves as an memoriam/obituary for Claflin. The front side has an engraving of Claflin as well as his birth and death dates December 18 1811 - November 14 1885. The back side has a description of his life. Measures 14 1/4" x 12 3/4". The second item is a 16 pg booklet done by the New York Chamber of Commerce that is the minutes of the meeting following Claflin's death as well as a biographical sketch of the man. The booklet states that "Mr. Claflin was one of the great merchants which the present century has produced and his life and character present a striking illustration of the maxim 'Act well your part there all the honor lies.' " pg. 3 The meeting end with several resolutions one of which was "the entire community of dry good merchants are called upon to mourn the loss not only of the most eminent member of their profession but also of a true friend." pg. 11 #1 This was accomplished when on the day of his funeral "the wholesale stores and commission houses throughout the dry goods district in New York City closed at noon and business was suspended. That portion of the City usually so active and busy was silent and deserted." pg. 15 The booklet also includes a portrait engraving of Claflin. Black covers. Measures 9 1/4" x 6" This was a dry good business that acted as middlemen between the manufacturers and retailers of dry goods. Additionally he founded the Continental Bank of New York in 1870 along with Jacob H. Schiff Marcellus Hartley Robert L. Cutting and Joseph Seligman. Atlantic Publishing & Engraving of New York unknown
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
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
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
1900ZB408355Washington: GPO 1900. this supplement only; 143 pp light extraction roughness at spine library blind stamp on title still well sewn but now in self wrappers. - 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. Photos available upon request. Washington: GPO, unknown
18891250325.28<p>L. Bourlard Bruxelles 1889. . Very Good. 8vo paperback. Vg condition. Covers lightly soiled. contents clean no marking or writing: appears unread - most pages still uncut. . Binding square and tight. 127 pp. text plus maps and charts. An interesting original publication outlining the ambitious project to ultimately traverse the Congo by rail line.</p> L. Bourlard, Bruxelles paperback
18997700London Melhuish's Fetter Lane Holborn Circus London E.C. 1899. 1899 pp. 341-572. Illustrated throughout. 28 cms. Printed cream cloth binding dusty and stained. The contents are clean and tight. Recased with new endpapers. A comprehensive selection of hand tools and machine tools for joinery workshops. Includes some specialist tools for wheelwrights coopers and shipwrights. London, Melhuish's Fetter Lane, Holborn Circus, London, E.C. hardcover
1894NF3183LAKE ERIE AND OHIO RIVER SHIP CANAL Provisional Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Pittsburgh Pa. 1894 first edition minor clear tape reinforcement to the lower section of the spine and fore edge of the front cover both easily removed with careful means else a vg copy in wraps with map tipped in. The first of several pamphlets published in an attempt to connect Pittsburgh industry with the Great Lakes. Provisional Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Pittsburgh, Pa paperback
1870102423Trade card no place no date but circa 1870. Size: 11 x 14 cm. Printed on paper. small defect on the top margin. <br /><br />Charming trade card. One side shows a picture in black and white of four happy girls in the four seasons wearing shoes suitable to the weather and the details about where to obtain to shoes. The other side shows a picture of two children standing on the beach in colour with the text "Sister - tell me what do the wild waves say" Silver tipped shoes only for children at play! Birch Bark - Chromo no. 1. I have dated this from another version of this card for Edward T. Merill a shoe dealer in Portland Maine.
184647512Kopenhagen Jens Hostrup Schultz 1846. 4to. 4 pp. <br/><br/><em>In this decree the Danish King states that the decree issued by "Der Deutschen Bundesversammlung" in 1845 about the abolition of the slave trade Negerhandel should be in force also in the German speeking part of Denmark Herzogthum Holstein. </em> unknown
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
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
1897401494Boston MA: Joseph Breck & Sons 1897. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/None. 288 pages illustrated throughout with detailed b&w engravings. A trade catalog featuring everything from coal forks and cider mills to hay rakes and manure spreaders. Textured maroon cloth with gilt lettering. The book itself is warped but the pages are crisp and clean. An excellent visual resource. Record # 401494 Joseph Breck & Sons hardcover
1895074462London: Patent Office. hardback 3s cloth over marbled boards lacking backstrip 96 patents complete as issued nos 1401-1600 less 104 patents abandoned or void and not printed numerous folding plans ex-lib with stamps to plates . Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1895. Patent Office hardcover
1891024783Boston MA: E. H. Pierce - Printer 1891. No Binding. Near Fine. North Conway Board of Trade North Conway New Hampshire ND Circa 1891/2. as evidenced by a history of the board as frontis opposite the TP 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A total of 56 pages loaded with illustrations ads; photographs bound in the original light green pictorial wrappers Fair to Good Condition complete with covers loose and spine paper missing 2 old tape ghosts edges chipped a bit small pc. missing lower rear cover corner. Contents yet quite nice and NF condition as quality semi-glossy stock paper was used. We also have another example much better condition in light grey wrappers. <br/> <br/> E. H. Pierce - Printer unknown