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188387047Aurich: Dunkmann 1883. (6), 36; 24 Seiten. Frakturdruck. Kl. 8° (15-17,5 cm). Orig.-Broschuren. [Softcover / Paperback].
189112859Springfield MA: French Protestant College. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1891. First Edition. Hardcover. Xxiii 213 v pp. Small octavo. Original textured brown hardcovers with dull faded gilt title to the front cover spine is sunned and showing a mark from a library spine label. Interior very pretty flowered end papers with a withdrawn stamp first blank with a gift inscription from the author dated 25 Dec 1895 Montreal. Some occasional library stamps otherwise clean and unmarked. A scarce little title. Amaron 1852-1917 was a French-Canadian Presbyterian minister who "accepted a call to the French Protestant Church in Lowell Mass. to continue the work of evangelizing French Canadians. During the second half of the 19th century hundreds of thousands of French Canadians migrated south to work in the factories of New England: by 1900 they would form about 10 per cent of that regions population. Recognizing the need for educational institutions to support his evangelization Amaron founded the French Protestant College at Lowell in 1885." Dict. Of Canadian Biography. Amaron felt that the flood of Catholic French immigrants to New England was detrimental to the existing culture and that the immigrants needed to be converted to Protestantism or turned back. A scarce little book with the author's signature. ; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 213 pages; Signed by Author . French Protestant College hardcover
1891204495Springfield Massachusetts: French Protestant College 1891. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. 203p. A green hardcover book in very good condition. Edges and covers a bit worn and scuffed; text clean and binding tight. A book about the increase in French Canadian immigrants to the United States arguing that their citizenship is dangerous because the Catholic clergy is conspiring to control their votes. The author believes the solution is to convert these immigrants to Protestantism. French Protestant College hardcover
1891111371Springfield MA: French Protestant College 1891 Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. An anti-Catholic nativist text written by Rev. Calvin Elijah Amaron. Published in 1891 by the French Protestant College of Springfield Massachusetts the 213-page book addresses the massive influx of French-Canadian immigrants into New England during the late 19th century. Amaron argues that the rapid growth of the French-Canadian population-which reached roughly 10% of New England's total population by 1900-poses an existential risk to the region's Anglo-Saxon Puritan-rooted heritage. Book has moderate age wear including scuffs soils torn flyleaf etc. . French Protestant College hardcover
187017228North Adams Mass.: Angell & Mandeville. Very Good. 1870. Hardcover. 14 pages bound with string; slight sunning/toning; Good . Angell & Mandeville hardcover books
184520539Cassel: Th. Fischer 1845. Other. In very good to excellent condition. A few small marginal mended tears at the blank bottom not affecting the image of the map and a few minor marginal pin holes. 373 by 479mm 14 by 18 inches. Lithograph original color in outline by Smith J. Calvin published 1845 by Th. Fischer Cassel. Image size: 373 by 479mm 14 by 18 inches. From Smith's multi-sheet Special-Karte one of the most detailed and accurate mid-19th-century maps of the United States. John Calvin J. Calvin Smith c.18091890 was an American surveyor geographer and engraver active in New York City from the 1840s. Working with partners including George Sherman under the Sherman & Smith imprint 18401853 and later in association with J.H. Colton Smith produced some of the most accurate and widely used general-purpose maps of the United States of his era. His maps appeared in government publications military surveys and commercial atlases and his multi-sheet Special-Karte der Vereinigten Staaten published in a German-language edition brought American cartographic standards to European audiences. Despite his prolific output and importance to American cartographic history much of Smith's personal biography remains obscure.This decorative map shows the region from West Canada Ottawa River towards East Canada. Detailed information on the map on Lake Ontario the Georgian Bay Nipissing Lake Temiscaming Lake and the Ottawa River. Inside the map are many place names rivers lakes etc. engraved. As well names on Indian tribes are given. In very good to excellent condition. A few small marginal mended tears at the blank bottom not affecting the image of the map and a few minor marginal pin holes. Th. Fischer unknown
184745585Salem Indiana: Washington Republican / Calvin Frary 1847. Very Good -. Salem IN: Washington Republican 1847. Folio 55cm; removed; 4pp. Stain to upper corner; general wear staining and smudging; Good to Very Good. <br /> <br /> Uncommon Indiana newspaper here celebrating the return of veterans of the Mexican War including the Washington Rifles Posey Guards Hoosier Boys Lawrence Greys Lanesville Legion Spencer Grays and the Charlestown Guards. The public "without regard to age sex or condition" are invited to a "Free Barbecue" to celebrate their return. Includes regular ads and news with particular attention paid to the War. Advertisement for "Mrs. D. Curry's Tavern" to final page. OCLC shows five holdings of various issues and mentions the newspaper began in 1845 and shuttered in late 1847. . Washington Republican / Calvin Frary unknown
1864160587Libraire Protestants de la France et de l'Étranger 1864. 176 Seiten. Mit 16 Portraits von Calvin. Kl. 8° (17,5 x 11,5 cm). Halblederband der Zeit mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel und Buntpapierbezug.
184514251Cassel: Th. Fischer 1845. Other. In very good condition. A few small marginal mended tears at the blank margins verso old backed not affecting the image of the map. 370 by 475mm 14 by 18 inches. 370 by 475mm 14 by 18 inches. Lithograph hand-colored in outline by Smith J. Calvin published 1845 by Th. Fischer Cassel. Image size: 370 by 475mm 14 by 18 inches. From Smith's multi-sheet Special-Karte one of the most detailed and accurate mid-19th-century maps of the United States. John Calvin J. Calvin Smith c.18091890 was an American surveyor geographer and engraver active in New York City from the 1840s. Working with partners including George Sherman under the Sherman & Smith imprint 18401853 and later in association with J.H. Colton Smith produced some of the most accurate and widely used general-purpose maps of the United States of his era. His maps appeared in government publications military surveys and commercial atlases and his multi-sheet Special-Karte der Vereinigten Staaten published in a German-language edition brought American cartographic standards to European audiences. Despite his prolific output and importance to American cartographic history much of Smith's personal biography remains obscure.This antique map shows prominent in its centre the state of Maine with its neighboring states Vermont New Hampshire and New Brunswick. The map extends from Salisbury in the south towards New Brunswick and the neighboring Nova Scotia. Inside the map are many place names rivers lakes mountains railroads etc. Many counties are named and finely hand colored in wash. A detailed map of this part of the Northeastern United States by the famous 19th century mapmaker and cartographer Calvin Smith. In very good condition. A few small marginal mended tears at the blank margins verso old backed not affecting the image of the map. Th. Fischer unknown
1900REF075M1900 / 128 pages. Petit broché. Editions Bridel et Cie / Librairie Fichbacher.
188914486Genève, Imprimerie H. Trembley, 1889. Plaquette in-8 brochée de 17 pages, couverture imprimée.
185553902New York: Dix & Edwards 1855. First edition; 8vo pp. 2 264 8 pages of advertisements 2; the advertisements include reviews for Putnam's Monthly Magazine and for the weekly literary journal Household Words edited by Charles Dickens; original blindstamped brown cloth with gilt decorations and lettering on the spine; near fine. Wright II 1888. <br/><br/> Dix & Edwards hardcover books
185553902New York: Dix & Edwards 1855. First edition; 8vo pp. 2 264 8 pages of advertisements 2; the advertisements include reviews for Putnam's Monthly Magazine and for the weekly literary journal Household Words edited by Charles Dickens; original blindstamped brown cloth with gilt decorations and lettering on the spine; near fine. Wright II 1888. Dix & Edwards unknown
1855NS0241New York Dix & Edwards / London Sampson Low & Son 1855. Holman & Gray printers and stereotypers. Wright <i>American Fiction</i> II. 1851-1875 #1888. Last 8 pages are Dix & Edwards publisher advertisements. Hard Cover. 264 8 pages; 19 cm. VG in bright original boards. stock#NS0241. Dix & Edwards / Sampson Low & Son. hardcover
190030499Revue des Chefs-d'uvres Malicorne sur Sarthe, 72, Pays de la Loire, France 1900 Book condition, Etat : Bon broché, sous couverture illustrée d'un portrait de Calvin In-8 1 vol. - 31 pages
185462698New York: J.H. Colton 86 Cedar Street 1854. 16mo. 3.5 x 5.75 in. With hand-coloured 3 colour map which folds out into 26.5 x 21.5 in. map printed on thin onionskin paper engraved ornamental border tipped-in to original embossed red publisher’s portfolio pocket binding peach-coloured printed front pastedown minor toning creasing to fore-edges a few small short closed tear separations at folds one closed tear at gutter margin spine plit still VG- fresh copy w/ Gray Sprague & Co. Booksellers Albany NY label on front pastedown corner. Early edition of this wonderful pocket map from J.H. Colton depicting cities towns villages post hamlets canals stage and railroads. Including Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Missouri Illinois Indiana & Ohio this map details not only the settled regions but also the largely unsettled Indian Territory in Minnesota Territory. A small engraved vignette depicts Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin and the Mississippi. Colton 1800-1893 produced his first maps in 1833 based on earlier maps by Burr and then through 1855 produced a large number of pocket railroad maps guidebooks and popular travel guides. J.H. Colton, 86 Cedar Street, unknown
183324226London: Frederick Westley and A.H. Davis 1833. First edition 8vo 2 volumes pp. xxxii 316; vii 1 387; slightly later half calf over marbled boards red morocco labels on spines; rebacked with old spines laid down; good and sound. Colton 1789-1857 who gave up his ministry because of the failure of his voice went to England in 1831 as a correspondent for the New York Observer. Unlike his earlier religious works which are of little value "his descriptive narratives of travel are of much real value" see DAB. Field 345: "Mr. Colton seems to have been imbued with the laudable design of affording such information regarding the Indians he visited as would not only excite the interest of his readers in his narration of incident but would arouse the sympathy of the humane to their wretched condition. Almost the entire work is devoted to the relation of Indian affairs. More than half of the first volume is occupied with personal observations of Aboriginal life and statements made to him regarding it. The second volume is entirely filled with a collection of facts relating to their origin wars treaties treatment by the governments of Great Britain and the United States and the result of missions among them." Howes C619; Sabin 14783. <br/><br/> Frederick Westley and A.H. Davis hardcover books
1833015458London United Kingdom: Frederick Westley and A.H. Davis 1833. Book. Very Good . Hardcover. 1st Edition. First UK Edition First Print. This is a true first edition first printing first impression Vol II only Octavo pp. vii. 1 - 387. Original brown blind stamped boards gilt author name and title to spine. Fade to spine and boards. internally clean pages some uncut. light toning to end pages Tightly shaken still tightly bound. Frederick Westley and A.H. Davis Hardcover
183324226London: Frederick Westley and A.H. Davis 1833. First edition 8vo 2 volumes pp. xxxii 316; vii 1 387; slightly later half calf over marbled boards red morocco labels on spines; rebacked with old spines laid down; good and sound. Colton 1789-1857 who gave up his ministry because of the failure of his voice went to England in 1831 as a correspondent for the New York Observer. Unlike his earlier religious works which are of little value "his descriptive narratives of travel are of much real value" see DAB. Field 345: "Mr. Colton seems to have been imbued with the laudable design of affording such information regarding the Indians he visited as would not only excite the interest of his readers in his narration of incident but would arouse the sympathy of the humane to their wretched condition. Almost the entire work is devoted to the relation of Indian affairs. More than half of the first volume is occupied with personal observations of Aboriginal life and statements made to him regarding it. The second volume is entirely filled with a collection of facts relating to their origin wars treaties treatment by the governments of Great Britain and the United States and the result of missions among them." Howes C619; Sabin 14783. Frederick Westley and A.H. Davis unknown
1854000523Worcester: D& M Calkins 1854. 1st Edition. . Full Calf. Good/None. Full calf binding with black title label. Front hinge cracked top to bottom but front board not loose.Spine and hinge formerly shellacked and repaired fly leaf and phto of Dr. Newton pasted down a bit more than rest of pages. Some rubbing to the soft calf on boards but text bright clean and tight. <br/> <br/> D& M Calkins unknown
1854L813bx53Worcester: D. And M. Calkins 1854. Ex-Library. Poor. Leather Bound. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1854. Ex-Library Book In Leather Boards. In Poor Condition. Front Board Loose From Binding Hind Board Almost Loose From Binding. Heavy Wear On Boards And Spine Leather Wrap On Spine Largely Missing. Light Smudging And Foxing In Interior Front End Page Loose From Binding Otherwise Tight Copy. Size 8Vo. 439 Pages. This Book Is Part Of The Archibald Church Library Collection Northwestern University Medical School. D. And M. Calkins Hardcover
185403-0285Worcester MA: D. & M. Calkins 1854. 440pp includes a biographical section on Professor Calvin Newton some staining to pgs slight soiling & wear to cover wear at top of spine top 1" of front cover starting to separate from spine. Full-Leather. Good. D. & M. Calkins Hardcover
1847025664New York: J.H. Colton 1847. 12mo. The western tourist or emigrant's guide through the states of Ohio Michigan Indiana Illinois an being an accurate and concise description of each state territory and county : also describing all the principal stage routes canals railroads and the distances between the towns : accompanied with a correct map with hand coloring. The map is a remarkably fine example with a tiny tear in one fold. Bound in brown cloth lettered in gilt decorated in blind. spine plain some soiling to covers A very nice copy with contemporary owner's name. Howes H615. J.H. Colton unknown books
185238236New York: J.H. Colton 1852. 16mo pp. 89 18 ads; large folding hand-colored map of the region approx. 21" x 26"; map a little spotted and with several minor marginal tears and breaks otherwise the map is generally in fine condition; original green cloth gilt stamped on upper cover extremities rubbed; all else very good. An edition unnoticed by Howes but see Howes S615 for a number of others. <br/><br/> J.H. Colton hardcover books
185419316New York: J.H. Colton & Co 1854. 16mo pp. 89 23 4; large folding hand-colored map of the region approx. 21" x 26"; one short split at one fold otherwise the map is generally in fine condition; original red cloth gilt stamped on upper cover extremities rubbed and the binding slightly stained front free flyleaf excised old pencil notes on rear flyleaf in German; pretty good copy. Howes S615. <br/><br/> J.H. Colton & Co hardcover books
