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1925WRCLIT61651Paris 1925. Quarto. Printed wrappers. Scattered foxing spine slightly creased else a nice copy. Edited by Paul Valery Leon-Paul Fargue and Valery Larbaud. A representative issue of this important venue for contemporary French literature and literature in translation. Publication spanned thirty-two numbers issued between 1924 and 1932. The editors Paulhan Ponge Macleish Sceve et al. One of 250 numbered copies on lafuma of 2850. unknown books
1926WRCLIT61652Paris 1926. Quarto. Printed wrappers. Bit of use at edges minor foxing very good. Edited by Paul Valery Leon-Paul Fargue and Valery Larbaud. A representative issue of this important venue for contemporary French literature and literature in translation. Publication spanned thirty-two numbers issued between 1924 and 1932. Jacob Jouhandeau Riviere the editors et al. One of 250 numbered copies on lafuma of 2850. unknown books
2425New York: 1928. Small pamphlet of 10 pages illustrating a selection of mantles. The company manufactured quality metalwork for home interiors and exteriors publishing interesting catalogs from their location at 119 East 57th Street N. Y. City. A fine copy. Todhunter Inc. featured a wide variety of styles but favored traditional motifs as well as items with a decided Arts and Crafts influence. unknown books
193249704New York: D. Van Nostrand Company. Very Good. 1932. Hardcover. New York: D. Van Nostrand Company Inc. 1932. Volume Fourteen. Illustrations fold-out maps spine ends just a bit bumped all else is Clean and Very Good. . D. Van Nostrand Company hardcover books
189841800San Francisco: Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco 1898. First edition. Stapled paper wrappers. Lacking the wrappers else contents very good. 23 1 pp. Illus. with b/w plates and drawings. 8vo. Consists chiefly of an address by Hugh Craig President of the Chamber to the trustees and members on Nov. 10 1898./ Includes The destiny of the United States reprinted from the Examiner November 13 1898. Morrison: List.Interoceanic Canal and Railway routes p. 31. Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco unknown books
1896403737Denver: Denver Chamber of Commerce 1896. 8vo. 96 pp. Illustrated. Original salmon wrappers. Some minor soiling. FIRST EDITION compiled by Secretary M. C. Jackson. Includes the text of President F. W. Crocker's address. <br/><br/> Denver Chamber of Commerce unknown books
19183696Washington DC: Government Printing Office 1918. Octavo 103 pages. First edition. A detailed report on the history and state of canning in the U.S. includes sections on the process itself detailed info on costs and more. A bit of wear to printed wrappers otherwise near fine. Government Printing Office unknown books
182427645New York: Printed by Daniel Fanshaw 1824. First edition. Stitched self wrappers. A very good or better untrimmed copy mild foxing mainly on the edge of the front wrapper signed "R. Hand" with the word "approved" on first page. 23 pp. 8vo. Argues against new tariffs and restrictions on Trade which it declares are unconstitutional. There can be no taxes whose purpose is not strictly to raise revenue thus taxation cannot be used as a policy tool. "It is painful to your memorialists to perceive that while the nation. is beginning to see the advantages of a free Commerce and the evils of restrictive laws.attempts are making in the United States to induce the national government to adopt a narrow retrograde policy." 18th Congress 1st session. Shaw & Shoemaker 17405; Kress Lib. C.1301. Printed by Daniel Fanshaw unknown books
195185206Manila: Bureau of Printing 1951. Paperback. Good. frontis 2 folding maps 258p. Blue wrapper. 25cm. Ends of backstrip chipped. <br/><br/> Bureau of Printing paperback books
19343983Phoenix: Immigration Commissioner Chamber of Commerce 1934. 12pp. Square octavo 23 cm x 20 cm that folds to pamphlet size 23 cm x 10 cm Illustrated wrappers. Better than very good. Gentle overall wear. Promotional piece for the Phoenix area issued by the local Chamber of Commerce. Favorable descriptions of the area illustrated with black and white views throughout. Nice double-page bird's-eye view: 'The Great Salt Valley Plain in Maricopa County Arizona' by T.A. Hayden 23 cm x 40 cm. <br/><br/>"Throughout the Universe a few places seem to have been more favored by nature than the rest of the world. There are places along the shores of the Mediterranean celebrated for the salubrious climate. There are places on the shores of some of our own southern states where warm currents from the tropics temper the winds and make the winter temperatures desirable. Immigration Commissioner, Chamber of Commerce unknown books
19483366<p> The Erkins Studio New York Circa 1948 A 28 page black and white catalog of garden ornaments statuary benches fountains sundials columns etc. Price list laid in. Profusely illustrated with measurements of all items. Faint red penciling on cover and price list otherwise clean and unmarked.</p> The Erkins Studio paperback books
191149665Springfield OH: Oakwood Manufacturing Co N.d. ca 1911. 12mo. Pictorial staple-bound card wrappers; 32pp; illus. Mild external wear; brief closed marginal tear into foredge of title page; Very Good. Trade catalog for the "Oakwood Mail Carrier" a device that allowed farmers whose dwellings were situated far from their roadside post-boxes to retrieve their mail via a system of wires and pulleys. Undated but latest date mentioned in text is 1911. A rather ingenious scheme to cash in on the introduction of Rural Free Delivery which began in most parts of the U.S. in the last five years of the 19th century. Much of the catalog is given over to testimonials from satisfied customers. One copy noted in OCLC Hagley Mus. Oakwood Manufacturing Co unknown books
1945290314New York: Francis Bannerman Sons 1945. Soft Cover. Very Good binding. A substantial anniversary catalogue issued by the Bannerman Company in 1945. Illustrated and descriptive with a wholesale and retail price list. With pistols rifles cartridges muskets uniforms tents and buttons. 285 pp. plus an appendix and index. With hundreds of half-tone illustrations. In printed wrappers. Very Good binding. Francis Bannerman Sons unknown books
1928285641Chicago: Dietzgen 1928. hardcover. very good. Color frontispiece of Chicago factory; text illustrations. 489pp. 8vo green cloth spine ends a bit worn. Chicago: Dietzgen. 1928.<br/><br/> Booklet with prices insert in envelope inside back cover; samples of drawing & tracing papers affixed to inside front cover.<br/><br/> Dietzgen unknown books
1955S1133San Francisco Chicago Salt Lake City: 1955. 1955. 4to. 992 pp. Illus. index. Cloth. Fine. 1955. hardcover books
180637541Washington D.C.: A. & G. Way Printers 1806. First edition. Removed. Last leaf detached else very good. 6 pp. 8vo. The survey was intended to "ascertain the practicability of erecting a lighthouse lighted beacon or buoy on or near the extreme points of them or either of them." OCLC shows ten locations. Shaw & Shoemaker 11716. A. & G. Way, Printers unknown books
180416691Washington City: Pr. by William Duane & Son 1804. 8vo. 5 3 blank pp. <br><br>The petitioners state that the slate quarries opened in New York in 1800 and 1803 can provide enough slate in various sizes and thicknesses to satisfy the entire domestic market for covering buildings. They request an additional duty on imported slate from foreign companies "who by means of superior numbers and capitals . can undersell the petitioners . <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 7586. Removed from a nonce volume. Lightly pencilled librarian's notation on title-page. Foxing. Soiling on title-page. Numeral in top right corner of each page inked by an early hand. Pr. by William Duane & Son unknown books
180411552Washington 1804. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br>The Committee proposes that the ship General Greene be converted into a sheer-hulk or store ship and not sold since its decayed state would only sell for a modest price. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 7604. Removed from a nonce volume; gutter margin a little irregular. Good copy. unknown books
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
195672776Washington: GPO 1956. Paperback. Good. 3 vols. folding maps & tables v 594 vi 595-1270 v 1271-1860p. Wrapper. 24cm. Later title labels removed from backstrips which are browned. Some creasing and wear. Printed for the use of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. <br/><br/> GPO paperback books
192069512Washington 1920. Hardcover. Very Good. The first two items bound together in contemporary green cloth and the remaining items bound together in a smaller second volume bound in lighter green cloth. 23cm. No Jacket. Laid in are five additional pamphlets relating to Bills of Lading or the Commerce Court. Obviously compiled by someone interested in Bills of Lading. <br/><br/> hardcover books
199049537Silversted Westerham Kent: Published by Hurtwood Press Limited 1990. 1st Edition. Dark blue paper-wrapped boards with printed title label to front board. Light blue dust jacket lettered in white. A Fine copy in a Nr Fine jacket. 47 1 pp. Illustrated. 12mo. 7-1/2" x 4-7/8" <br/><br/>Reminiscences about the trade as recorded by Mr Coffin. Published by Hurtwood Press Limited hardcover books
193645350Berkeley: Press of Lederer Street & Zues Co. Inc 1936. 1st edition thus. Gold pebbled cloth binding with embossed company logo to front board. Blue paper eps. Shelfwear. Bookplate remnant to front paste-down. VG. 8 252 pp. 3 pages of b/w photos at front; items with image depicting the screw bolt whathaveyou. 4to. 11-1/4" x 8-3/4" <br/><br/> Press of Lederer Street & Zues Co. Inc hardcover books
35864Hagerstown MD: McCardell & Futterer the Printers n. d. Ca 1890s. Blue paper printed wrappers stapled. Wrappers faded along edges with 3 spot stains to rear wrapper. Puncture to pamplet. A VG copy. Unpaginated though 8 pp. Last page blank. Illustrated with 3 full-page wood engravings of the device. Oblong 8vo. 7-5/8" x 9-1/8" <br/><br/> McCardell & Futterer, the Printers unknown books