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193031916Troy Ohio: The Waco Aircraft Company 1930. Printed paper wrappers stapled. Some general wear & soiling to wrappers. Date stamped with "1931". String hole along spine. A VG copy. 15 1 pp. Illustrated from photographs 15 images. Oblong 8vo: 5-1/2" x 8-3/8" <br/><br/>The catalogue features both the Straight-Wing and Tapered-Wing versions of Waco's "225" open cockpit bi-plane so designated because it's powered by the Wright J-6 7-cylinder 225 HP "Whirlwind" motor. The Waco Aircraft Company unknown books
192019778Camden NJ: Victor Talking Machine Company 1920. This promotional booklet for the Victor Talking Machine Company argues for the use of music to help recent immigrants assimilate into American society. The author was hired in 1911 to head Victor's new educational department which aimed to develop music appreciation among the American public generally. Here she asserts that "a great movement is now sweeping the country to bring securely into the fold of American citizenry our adopted brothers from other lands -- to make firm and lasting ties that bind them to their new homeland." Traditional American music can forge those bonds for "nothing is more unifying and democratic than the group singing of old familiar and patriotic songs." The book delves into the history of American popular music and dance and includes suggested songs. Victor record numbers are conveniently provided next to each reference so the newly appreciative public may listen for themselves. 5 x 7.25 inches 38 pp with halftone photographic illustrations. Soiling and some loss to front wrapper one signature loose from staples; good. 4 copies located in OCLC. This promotional booklet for the Victor Talking Machine Company argues for the use of music to help recent immigrants assimilate into American society. The author was hired in 1911 to head Victor's new educational department which aimed to develop music appreciation among the American public generally. Here she asserts that "a great movement is now sweeping the country to bring securely into the fold of American citizenry our adopted brothers from other lands -- to make firm and lasting ties that bind them to their new homeland." Traditional American music can forge those bonds for "nothing is more unifying and democratic than the group singing of old familiar and patriotic songs." The book delves into the history of American popular music and dance and includes suggested songs. Victor record numbers are conveniently provided next to each reference so the newly appreciative public may listen for themselves. Victor Talking Machine Company unknown books
190845868Richmond: by the Company N.d. ca 1908. Staple-bound brochure ca. 8" x 4"; 23pp. With laid-in illustrated circular 4pp; business-reply envelope and loose sheet of testimonials. Mild wear; Very Good or better. Attractively-printed brochure for horse-drawn road plows scrapers and rollers. by the Company unknown books
192926524New York: Published for Pan-Pacific Secretariat by Workers Library Publishers 1929. First Edition. 12mo 18.75cm.; original grey pictorial staplebound wrappers printed in blue; 45pp. Light toning and minor wear from handling else Near Fine. Account of the role of Trade Unions in the execution of the first Five-Year Plan. Striking cover graphic signed "L. Brody. Published for Pan-Pacific Secretariat by Workers Library Publishers unknown books
1929198035New York: Trade Union Unity League 1929. 29 iiip. wraps corner crease to front cover otherwise minor wear. Trade Union Unity League unknown 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
197912408Washington: GPO 1979. x 271p. 8.5x11 inches second printing wraps. Current population reports special studies series P-23 #80. GPO unknown books
195121257New York: the Committee 1951. 31p. wraps illus. the Committee unknown 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
19492265796US Department of Commerce 1949. Stapled Binding. Very Good. Minor wear to corners. 1949 Stapled Binding. 62 pp. A thorough discussion of the industrialized centers of post-war Germany. US Department of Commerce unknown books
1929262849Baltimore: Baltimore Association of Commerce 1929. First. paperback. very good-. folding map photo Illus. 66pp. 8vo pr. wrs. wrappers sunned near spine two small tears to wrappers. Baltimore: Export and Import Bureau Baltimore Association of Commerce 1929.<br/><br/> Contains extensive survey of the port and its activities along with many economic statistics.<br/><br/> Baltimore Association of Commerce unknown books
191320036Hartford CT: Pope Manufacturing Co 1913. Boston businessman Alfred Pope saw his first bicycle at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Enchanted by the invention he studied the manufacturing process and was soon producing bicycles from a plant in Hartford Connecticut and championing the development of better roads to ride them on. By the 1890s the Pope Manufacturing Company was making about 250000 bicycles a year. But Pope recognized that the automobile was the way of the future. "In 1896 he founded the Columbia Electric Vehicle Co. in Hartford and a year later demonstrated the world's first public production model electric-powered car. His production of 2092 cars some gas-powered in 1899 accounted for nearly half the automobiles made in the United States" connecticuthistory website. This catalogue advertises five different styles Touring Roadster Phaeton Limousine Coupe of the company's 1913 Model 31 a gas-powered vehicle with a powerful engine said to embody "all of those features thus-far perfected and deemed essential to a perfect motor car." Prices ranged from $2250-$3750. Today a restored Model 31 will set you back about $200000. 8.75 x 11.75 inches 7 pp in illustrated stapled wrappers. Some scratching and light soiling to front wrap internals clean. Very good. Not located in OCLC. Boston businessman Alfred Pope saw his first bicycle at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Enchanted by the invention he studied the manufacturing process and was soon producing bicycles from a plant in Hartford Connecticut and championing the development of better roads to ride them on. By the 1890s the Pope Manufacturing Company was making about 250000 bicycles a year. But Pope recognized that the automobile was the way of the future. "In 1896 he founded the Columbia Electric Vehicle Co. in Hartford and a year later demonstrated the world's first public production model electric-powered car. His production of 2092 cars some gas-powered in 1899 accounted for nearly half the automobiles made in the United States" connecticuthistory website. This catalogue advertises five different styles Touring Roadster Phaeton Limousine Coupe of the company's 1913 Model 31 a gas-powered vehicle with a powerful engine said to embody "all of those features thus-far perfected and deemed essential to a perfect motor car." Prices ranged from $2250-$3750. Today a restored Model 31 will set you back about $200000. Pope Manufacturing Co unknown books
193556552Bridgeport CT: Parker Gun Works Remington Arms Co. 1935. Trade catalogue issued shortly after Parker was purchased by Remington Arms. Oblong 4to. 34 1 pp. Describes the company's shotguns most illustrated in the descriptive text; also includes recommendations and specifications. Illustrated from photographs line drawings. Recorded on OCLC but without locations. Original claret stamped tan spiral-bound wrappers. Very good. 2855. <br/><br/> Parker Gun Works, Remington Arms Co.) unknown books
196222759Walsenburg CO: Huerfano County Historical Society. Very Good. 1962. Stapled wraps. A small pamphlet with creasing to the covers. Unpaginated illustrated 9 x 16 cm. OCLC locates four copies.; 13 pages . Huerfano County Historical Society paperback books
191129179Portland Maine: Thomas B. Mosher 1911. Green printed wrappers. VG avg wear. 80 pp. 9"-1/4" x 5-5/8" <br/><br/> Thomas B. Mosher unknown books
190329178Portland Maine 1903. Grey printed wrappers. VG some wrapper wear/po marginal notations. Order blank laid-in. 64 pp. Printed in red & black. 9" x 4-3/4" <br/><br/> unknown books
191349234Boston: James Means 1913. 12mo 18cm. Staple-bound printed wrappers; 10pp. Trivial external soil else Near Fine. James Means 1855-1920 is best remember as the publisher and editor of the influential Aeronautics Annuals that appeared in 1895-7 providing a clearing-house for the latest trends in aviation engineering and providing a basis for the innovations of Orville and Wilbur Wright. The current publication advertises refinements to Means' simplified control column for which he originally won a patent in 1911. James Means unknown books
197872761Washington: GPO 1978. Paperback. Very Good. iv 160p. Wrapper. 27cm. <br/><br/> GPO paperback books
195641276Brussels: International Confederation of Free Trade Unions 1956. First Edition. Octavo 24cm.; publisher's staplebound card wrappers; 48pp. Wrapper extremities toned else Near Fine. International Confederation of Free Trade Unions unknown 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
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
196827644New York: New York Chamber of Commerce 1968. First edition. Illustrated paper wrappers. Tiny nick else a fine copy. 48 pp. Illus. with color and b/w photos. Sm. 4to. OCLC shows only 6 copies. New York Chamber of Commerce 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
190935857Oshkosh Wisconsin 1909. Buff paper wrappers printed in blue & gold. Yellow cord tie. Pp 37/38 excised otherwise VG. 48 pp. Illustrated with some in color. Oblong 8vo. 7-5/8" x 9-1/8" <br/><br/> unknown books
1920381Map Western Canada <i>The Canadian West. Compiled from Government Maps and Revised to January 1920. Presented with the Compliments of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. </i>44 cm x 120 cm color lithographed map prepared for the Canadian Bank of Commerce 1920. Folded creased as expected after a century only three small fold separations without loss of text or image. Printed on good paper still crisp and fresh. The size prevents this seller taking a panoramic photograph. Condition fine as noted above. Canadian Bank of Commerce books
