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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
19243357<p>Lighting Education Committee 1924 A twenty-four page catalog in original pictorial wrappers. Oblong about 7in x 10 in. Fully illustrated in black and white and half-tone illustrations of interior rooms fixtures doorways etc. The text outlines what lighting is needed for which tasks and rooms. The first page outlines a contest for children to study the book investigate their home and lighting cut pictures out of the fixtures and place them in the rooms illustrated in the catalog. Additionally write an essay of no more than 600 words. This copy is very good with just a couple of creases to the front cover. nothing has been cut out! and is clean and unmarked.</p> Lighting Educational Committee books
194713001947. MOUNT HOLLY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE STORY OF MOUNT HOLLY NEW JERSEY. Illustrated. Mount Holly NJ: Mount Holly Chamber of Commerce 1947. Small 8vo. printed wraps; 46 pages. First Edition- not a reproduction. A scarce book published by the local Chamber of Commerce to present an accurate and honest description of Mount Holly as a place to work and live. Very Good contents clean & tight. $125.00. <br/><br/> paperback books
19303347<p> Pennsylvania Slate Institute Circa 1930 Pen Argyl Penna. A large format trade catalog of 32 pages with color and black and white photos of the uses of slate in home building. A variety of home styles are illustrated along with detailed pattern choices for roofs how slate is mined how to lay slate etc. Clean bright and unworn with a beautiful pictorial cover.</p> Pennsylvania Slate Institute paperback books
187119188New Britain Conn.: George L. Allen 1871. First edition. Some rubbing along the edges of the cords on the joints rear free endpaper just lifting a bit; a nearly fine copy. Small 8vo original gilt-stamped green cloth 70 pages. A compilation of exemplary children in the Bible suitable for younger readers. The gilt-stamped book device to the upper board is especially bright and fetching. Christmas gift inscription dated 1876 on the front free endpaper. George L. Allen, unknown books
23317N.P.: n.p. n.d. Single sheet printed on one side measuring approx. 6 x 10 in. Advertisement for Bond whose offices were located at 623 F St. Washington DC. He offers his services in obtaining China Spanish & Civil War Pensions quotes military rights under the Civil War Act of June 27 1890 & offers patenting assistance. Printed on salmon colored paper. Lightly creased from folding tiny pin prick to upper left corner from posting. Very good. <br/><br/> n.p. unknown books
192046668San Antonio TX: The company 1920. 12mo. 32 pp. Illustrated; includes instructions for measuring a foot for ordering. Offering ladies' pumps oxfords and slippers children's shoes and hunting and riding boots for men. Tan wrappers printed in green stapled. Very good. <br/><br/> The company unknown books
19203348<p>The Edwards Manufacturing Co. Cincinnati Ohio 1920 A folio size catalog in original pictorial wrappers. 17 pages with illustrations in color of buildings and roofs using copper tiles. Very comprehensive with individual pieces illustrated for the completion of a roof directions for applying a Spanish tile of copper etc. The booklet is detached from the cover at the staples but this is a near fine copy. Beautiful color cover illustration and wrappers. Scarce.</p> The Edwards Manufacturing Co. paperback books
190932184New York: by the Company 1909. First Edition. 12mo. Original printed paper wrappers; 104pp; illus. Wrappers slightly soiled and chipped at margins else a tight well preserved example Very Good or better. Extensively photo-illustrated trade catalog of undergarmentes for men women and children most pictured on living models rather risqué for the period. Quite uncommon; no holdings for any year in OCLC; not seen in commerce. by the Company unknown books
1909284947Kalamazoo: Wm. E. Hill 1909. paperback. good. Illustrated 242pp. black printed wrappers worn with chipped spine. Kalamazoo: Wm. E. Hill & Co. 1909.<br/><br/> Wm. E. Hill unknown books
1907WRCLIT82235Elkhart Indiana 1907. 224pp. Oblong octavo. Cloth backed pictorial wrapper. Illustrated throughout. Wrapper somewhat soiled creased and chipped spine covering imperfect but sound lower margins of the last several leaves affected by some old damp adhesion affecting page numbers otherwise a reasonably good copy. Catalogue #59 for this firm then marking its 34th year under the stewardship of its founders William and George Pratt. The following year the firm introduced its line of highly popular Elcar automobiles and motorcycles -- without abandoning horse carriages and harnesses. hardcover books
37903TRADE CATALOGUE MASSACHUSETTS REAL ESTATE CO. Boston: 1890. 12mo. Pictorial wrappers. 40 pages. First edition. Illustrated with seven full page drawings of Boston properties including the Advertiser Building Niles Building Faneuil Hall and the Bertram Building-- owned by the firm. Lower tip of front cover creased not affecting image el a very good copy with a stock offering slip bound in. unknown books
190150262Louisville KY: The company 1901. Catalogue for the 1901-1902 season. Tall 8vo. 191 pp. Illustrated plates. For a history of the firm see Luther Thomas's B.F. Avery & Sons Pioneer Plowmakers Yellow Springs OH 2003. Romaine's Guide to American Trade Catalogues 1744-1900 locates a similar Avery catalogue the 74th annual 1899. Original wrappers worn and soiling lower spine chipped; title page and several others insect tracked some interior soiling and staining. Still a good copy. <br/><br/> The company unknown books
193148961Los Angeles 1931. 1st printings presumed. 1913: cloth spine over printed fabric covered card stock. The remainder printed paper covers stapled. General wear & soiling with signs of use. Some with prior owner signatures & annotations. Very Good. Divers paginations with the 1913 List being the most extensive at 158 pp. Most pocket sized from 6" x 3-1/4" to 7-3/8" x 4-1/8" <br/><br/>Useful lot to document & track paper availability styles & prices in the period leading up to and through World War I with the 1918 List proclaiming on the front cover "DO NOT WASTE PAPER". hardcover books
19140000410Chicago Illinois: the company 1914. A Fine & apparently unused copy. 8vo 144 pp. illustrated throughout including a tipped in color chart of wood stains with pricing. Laid in are a schedule of discounts an order blank and an unused postcard in which the company seeks names & addresses of those contemplating future building projects. Original grey textured card covers printed in red white & black. <br/><br/>Features a full line of doors windows mouldings mantels sideboards cupboards stair & rail parts art glass hardware & more. the company hardcover books
2404Rutland Vt.: The Company 1889. . 5 wood-engravings of tents by the Lewis Engraving Company of Boston. Single sheet printed on pink paper accordion-folded into 16 pp.; small chip out of bottom corner of first page first page Dating is based on a 42 star-flag: Washington was the 42nd state admitted in 1889 followed by Idaho in 1890 Rutland, Vt.: The Company, 1889. unknown books
45078London n. d. 1st Printing presumed ca early 1860s. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Faint fold-lines. Bit of age-toning & signs of light wear. Overall Very Good. Single sheet broadside leaflet. Illustrated with a cut of the machine as well as 21 cuts of the different tile shapes possible. 10-3/4" x 8-1/4" <br/><br/>Clayton a well-known 19th C manufacturer of brick tile etc. unknown books
188057441Boston MA: G.W. Simmons & Son 1880. Advertising circular. Broadside 14 x 8 1/2 inches. An advertisement featuring a 'heliotype" from a camp-scene line-drawing of two well-attired hunters and a fisherman their day's bag and an African-American attendant all standing by their tent behind them a lake full of ducks and Simmons decoys. The lower two-thirds of the broadside advertises the company's suits with W.H.H. Murray testimonial quoted tents and decoys. Moderate soiling several tiny splits at folds a good copy. Folded as for mailing. #4281. <br/><br/> G.W. Simmons & Son unknown books
