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5048ALASKA. Broadside. 1pg. 10†x 12â€. 1895. Alaska. A Territory of Alaska broadside issued by Governor James Sheakley for the 1895 Thanksgiving. The Governor noted that “Our territory has been notably favored during the now-closing year the people have made rapid progress in material prosperity the population has received large additions by immigration the mining and fishing industries have been abundantly rewarded education civilization and Christian influences more widely diffused and the settlers in this new country are hopeful and contented…â€. The proclamation has an embossed seal in the lower left corner and four mailing folds; it is matted in brown. Not in OCLC. unknown books
60pages. Many black and white photos. Features: Passage of House Joint Resolution 205 marks new era for Alaska; Her Name is Salty - first of six chapters of "Trolling Poles"; The Stikine River; Caribou Hunt - grizzlies were around but hard to find on this northern British Columbia trip; Nine Polar Bears - for Eskimos to see a herd of polar bears is a rare event; Hunt Wolves in September; Log Cabin Home; and more. Covers loose but present. Unmarked. A worthy vintage copy. Magazine
30 pages. Many black and white photos. Features: Main Trails and Bypaths; Alaska's Copper Currency - the value of the 'tinneh' or chief's copper, was determined by its history; Through Alaska's Back Door - life takes on new interest for those who travel the arduous route to Alaska via its little-used 'back door'; Soapy Smith - the fourth of a series of eight chapters on "The Klondikers"; We Nearly Conquered Saint Elias - this party encountered crevasses, almost impossible ledges and a blizzard atop an 18,000-foot mountain; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
42 pages. Many black and white photos. Features: Pounding Waves and Creaking Timbers - first of three chapters of "Master of the Moonrise"; The Whistle Pig - the marmot that scared the bear did not heed its own warning; Frontier Town - a Ketchikan old-timer who was there in 1898 presents some interesting recollections; No One at Home at Kulukak - Silence, complete, awful silence in a remote place can be a terrible thing; First Impressions - The first of two chapters of "Cannery Village"; and more. Unmarked. Moderate evidence of moisture exposure. Somewhat above-average wear. A worthy reference copy. Magazine
42 pages. Many black and white photos. Features: The Biggest Prize of All - A Memorable fishing trip to Eagle River; Interrupted Journey - a springtime trip to the interior; For Mukluk or Parka - the Eskimo housewife is proficient at skin sewing; Fur Trapping and Ranching - the 5th of 6th articles in a series of 'What to Expect in Alaska"; A Dogface's Dog Team - a gift of a husky pup involved a sailor in the intricacies of raising and training sled dogs; Photo of Mrs. E.W. Parker astride a large brown bear that charged her and her husband; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
58 pages. Dozens of great black and white photos. Features: Great vintage ads including Alaska salmon, Remington ammo, Ketchikan Spruce Mills, and many more; The opening of the Hart Highway in B.C.; I Saw Soapy Smith of Skagway Killed - Frank H. Reid gave his life to rid the city of organized anarchy - many photos with article; He Wrestled a Wolf; Blarney Stone at Sitka; Dawson; From Ketchikan to Barrow; Sourdough Pete (cartoon); The S.S. Humboldt; Honk the caribou - an honorary member of the Army; and more. Complete and intact. Above-average wear. Bit of writing on front cover. A worthy vintage copy. Magazine
34 pages. Many black and white photos. Features: Editorial - The Future of Alaska's Gold Mining Industry; Indestructible "Pappy" Walker homesteaded on the Kenai Peninsula and survived a bear attack; J.H. Giese, tin-cutter and the first mayor of Nome had problems with dogs, revenues and a fire engine; The Yukon on the Yukon - travelling the treacherous Yukon River in Interior Alaska by comfortable steamboat; Muktuk - butchering a whale anchored to the ever-shifting ice of the Bering Sea is a challenge; and more. Unmarked. Moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Magazine
22 x 28 cm. Paperback Very good condition
1936WRCAM30008Seattle: Alaska Homestake Gold Mining Co 1936. 8pp. plus folding map. Original printed pictorial wrappers. Both wrappers detached. Internally clean. Very good. Prospectus of this well-financed Alaskan mining company with numerous statistics regarding cost of operation and potential yield. The map perfectly traced from the original illustrates the Bluff Quartz claims region in which the company sought to operate. An interesting overview of this large-scale operation. Not in Tourville nor on OCLC. Alaska Homestake Gold Mining Co unknown books
pp. xiii, 302. Illustrated with photographs. Map endpapers. Tall 8vo. Original full cloth binding. Original dust jacket, price clipped. Small tear on front wrap. Third printing. Hardbound. Very good. W10
19666958AWashington, 1966. 4°. IX, 111 S. Reich illustriert. Ill. OLn.bd. Geological Survey Professional Paper 541.
ix, 141 pages. Index. Footnotes. Maps. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. "After a careful reassessment of contemporary evidence, puts the Canadian record in a new perspective." - Foreword. "A serious overall study of the Alaska Boundary Dispute, traced from the Canadian point of view and relating all the factors involved including international relations, ideology, war, nationalism, and party politics." - dust jacket. Former library copy with usual markings and average wear. Binding intact. A sound reference copy of this informative work. Ricks p.170. Book
1960Embry 170631J.G. Ferguson 1960. Deluxe Edition. Ownership label some rubbing covers fine. B&W and color reproductions. Brown padded embossed and illustrated leatherette. J.G. Ferguson, 1960. Deluxe Edition. hardcover books
1936354284Seattle: Alaska Homestake Gold Mining Co 1936. 8pp. plus folding map. Original printed pictorial wrappers. Both wrappers detached. Internally clean. Very good. 8pp. plus folding map. Prospectus of this well-financed Alaskan mining company with numerous statistics regarding cost of operation and potential yield. The map perfectly traced from the original illustrates the Bluff Quartz claims region in which the company sought to operate. An interesting overview of this large-scale operation. Not in Tourville nor on OCLC. Alaska Homestake Gold Mining Co unknown
73937Sitka Alaska Territory: Alaskan Publishing Company 600. First edition. Newspaper dated January 30 1886. Folio. 4 pp. Typical folds with some areas of separation that have been repaired with Scotch tape including central horizontal fold of front page. Remarkably nice condition. No copies at auction according to RBH.Very early Alaska Territorial newspaper with news regarding the territory and advertisements for local businesses printed just 19 years after the Territory was purchased from Russia. The Alaskan a Sitka newspaper published from 1885-1907 was an important voice for Alaska. The newspaper was managed by a Miss Cassia Patton. She was a fierce proponent of sending Native American children to "white schools." Patton first came to Sitka in 1889. She taught school then owned the Alaskan newspaper . She was supported in all this by her brother-in-law Governor Brady. Alaskan Publishing Company unknown
192952115Seattle: North Pacific Gravure Co. 1929. 1929. First edition. 11 1/4" x 8 1/4" in pictorial wrappers printed in brown ink. Mt. McKinley ink on front wrapper and map of Alaska showing Golden Belt Line and Copper River-Keystone Canyon Line on rear wrapper. 32pp. Foreword. Illustrations. Photo illustrations and photo plates for the Alaska Line steamships. Photographs include steamships scenic landscapes Native American crafts interior and exterior views of the S.S. Yukon S.S. Alaska and the S.S. Aleutian cabin rooms dining saloon and shipboard activities as well as birds-eye views over Ketchikan Wrangell Juneau Cordova ay Kennecott etc. Tiny crease to top edge of corner and with minimal shelf wear. Very good plus. North Pacific Gravure Co., 1929. unknown
193753313Anchorage AK: U.S. Department of the Interior The Alaska Railroad April 1 1937. Tall 16mo. 16 pp. Numerous photo illustrations. Printed softcovers map of The Alaska Railroad route through Alaska on back cover printed text on front minor edgewear slight creasing to corners shelfwear VG copy. Revised edition of this scarce photo-illustrated travel brochure for passengers on the Alaska Railroad during the Great Depression including images of Spencer Glacier Anchorage Palmer Fairbanks a gold dredge on the river near Fairbanks and more. U.S. Department of the Interior, The Alaska Railroad, paperback
194348037Edmonton AB: Stuart Douglas 1943. Tall 8vo. 48 pp unpaginated. Numerous photo illustrations text illustrations in green large double-page map centerfold. Colour-illustrated yellow softcovers totem pole illustration on front cover occasional spotting & soiling some wear still G copy w/ signatures on photos by subjects of illustrations. First edition of this informative and well-illustrated account of building the Alcan Highway or Alaskan Highway as it was being constructed during World War II for the War effort. There are five different photos with signatures and sometimes addresses of those depicted in the image. Stuart Douglas, paperback
1905144857Skagway Alaska: Edw. H. Mitchell for Case & Draper ca. 1905. Oblong 12mo 22 X 15 cm. Illustrated with 16 tinted plates from photos including scenes of Skagway Summit of White Pass Lawton Glacier and Totem Poles at Sitka. Original black wrappers with white lettering on front cover and brown tie strings on spine. Minor chips to front edge of covers. A very good copy with clean and bright photos. Not in Tourville or Kurutz. For some reason seems very scarce. 1905 Edw. H. Mitchell, for Case & Draper unknown
122173Skagway Alaska: Edw. H. Mitchell for Case & Draper. Softcover. very good. 1st Edition. unpaginated. Oblong 12mo 22 X 15 cm. Illustrated with 16 tinted plates from photos including scences of Skagway Summit of White Pass Lawton Glacier and Totem Poles at Sitka. Original black wrappers with white letterng on front cover and brown tie strings on spine. Minor chips to front edge of covers. A very good copy with clean and bright photos. very good Not in Tourville or Kurutz. Seems very scarce. Probably considered more of a Skagway item based on the photos. Edw. H. Mitchell, for Case & Draper paperback
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15-10607Vancouver & Prince Rupert BC: Alaska Princess 1950. Folio. 12 pp. Stapled Wraps Very Good with some toning. Illustrated photographs. Onboard magazine for Alaskan cruises. Daily Radio News bulletin dated June 21 1950 for the S.S. Princess Kathleen present. Scarce piece of memorabilia. Vancouver & Prince Rupert, BC: Alaska Princess, 1950. paperback
1513261207.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
