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199960557Welwyn Garden City 1999. Five volumes 1-3 are first editions limited to 250 copies 4-5 are second edition; folio punch bound; totaling about 1200 pages; pictorial paper wrappers; light foxing to edges and covers volume four with a small break in the binding very good overall or better. An attempt at a comprehensive compilation of the texts of Dylan's interviews and press conferences with subject index. University of Cambridge and Stanford in OCLC with Cambridge identifying the compiler as John Baldwin. unknown
18741240Baltimore: The Patapsco Land Company 1874. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 100 pages. Bound in brick red cloth over boards with upper board titled in gilt. A few light extremity rubs. Slight age-toning inside. Map has a few short clean separations at fold intersections. Fine condition overall. Large fold-out map. This is a detailed prospectus seeking investment in the newly reorganized Patapsco Land Company which intended to turn its holdings at Curtis Bay into a major seaport and railhead. The background information included therefore gives much of interest relating to the evolution of shipping and railroads at Baltimore.<br /> <br /> The large map in a rear pocket shows the planned layout of the city of Pennington named for the PLC's controlling family. A copy of this prospectus was even delivered to the U.S. House of Representatives in hopes of getting buy-ins from major players in the shipping and railroad industries which would be essential for the plan to succeed. Alas despite the seemingly solid plan and convincing sales pitch the PLC could not get sufficient capital together to pull it off. And thus there is no town of Pennington Maryland today. The Patapsco Land Company hardcover
1816002651Paris: Chez P. Didot l'ainé 1816. First Edition . Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xliv 184pp. Gilt-stamped full leather 2 engraved portraits 1 map. Boards detached front board and spine missing board scuffed endpapers heavily darkened around edges first few and last few pages have some light staining and foxing the text is mildly toned. The text block is solid and this book is a good candidate for rebinding. Howes B-114. <br/> <br/> Chez P. Didot, l'ainé hardcover
024228New York: Oswald Publishing Company A beautiful HARDCOVER copy remarkably well preserved. VERY FINE. Scarce in condition this nice. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are crisp clean and unmarked. Illustrated with perhaps 100 plates many in striking full color some tipped-in. Bound into this issue are tributes to Benjamin Franklin that were printed by E. & R. Grabhorn John Henry Nash Marchbanks Press William Edwin Rudge Shakespeare Head Press The Village Press Frederic and Bertha Goudy Carl P. Rollins The Roycrofters Francis Meynell etc. Includes several essays e. g. "Printing and Printers of Franklin's Time" by Charles T. Jacobi John Clyde Oswald writes about Franklin's portraits with 17 of them reproduced etc. Other contributors to this issue were Douglas C. McMurtrie Wilbur Macey Stone Edmund Gress and Rudolph Ruzicka. Also contains numerous advertisements. Handsomely bound in the original brown pebble-grain cloth stamped in bright and shiny gold over two red spine labels. Original wraps bound in. Grabhorn Bibliography Heller/Magee #51. Oversize Hardcover. 8.75" wide by 11.75" tall. This large heavy book may require extra postage for Priority and International shipments but only the standard charge for media mail. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Very Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 128pp. about 100 plates. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. Oswald Publishing Company Hardcover
189924219San Francisco: California Miners Association 1899. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 450 pp extensive advertising section 48 pp at rear with many illustration and two folding maps. Bound in three-quarter leather and pebbled cloth. Large chip missing from leather at upper spine boards edgeworn with leather worn through at corners. Binding sound text clean. One map has a split along a fold. Contains extensive data and statistics on mineral resources and production and related industrial activity throughout the state of California. California Miners Association hardcover
1840105031<p>Small family archive of letters 10 pieces in all some folio size other basic letter sheet size over 20 pages of text some docketed on reverse. Most pages are aged and browned some chips and tears a few holes at center folds a little staining but otherwise about very good. This family archive begins with a letter dated June 14 1840 and provides a glimpse of life in still early America during the pioneer period. In the first letter which is. from near Danville Missouri daughter Emily Lee and Adam Lee to father Ely Butcher in Randolph Virginia asking for money. Emily complains about poor health but tells him to consider moving out there where good land could be had. Another letter dated September 24 1840 is from Rock Island County Illinois from John H. Butcher to his father Ely in Randolph Virginia. John Butcher a farmer tells his father he is in "tolerable good health" but talks about some hard times where he lives. He comments on the rivers being very low and it appears his shipping costs were double what they should be. He stays he finds times very hard in this country harder than expected and adds he couldn't get $1000 for his home at that time. He even makes a comment about a split in government but that the Whigs may feel they won writing not totally clear on this comment. On January 2 1842 from Danville Missouri we see another letter from Emily Lee to her father Ely Butcher in Randolph Virginia. This letter has a sad tone as Emily complains she hasn't gotten a letter from her father in almost two years despite writing to him a few times. She says she feels neglected by her father and brothers and times are very hard. She mentions store credit is not available and they lost a horse. According to Emily her in-laws are no help and she has eight children to take care of. She tells her father she will see him in the spring and she expects him to do something about her situation. Seems like Ely's kids are often in need and asking dad for help. On August 20 1844 John Butcher In Rock Island Illinois to Ely Butcher in Beverly Randolph County Virginia appears to be visited by his sister and his brother-in-law and sister Adam Lee and Emily lee. The farm is doing well and he indicates that oat and corn prices are "tolerable" and he expects to produce 800 bushes of corn and wheat. It appears his sister wants a divorce and it also appears John asks his father to intercede with his uncle Peyton about the land he uses. He seems to be tired of being a renter. He asks his father to negotiate a deal and help him pay for it. He apologizes for the tone of the letter but sounds a little desperate. There are also what appears to be some detailed receipts for the goods of Ely Butcher the dates appear to be 1842 and 1843. In fourth receipt the date is unclear but could be as late as 1866. A final document is a marriage certificate for Hannah Hart Butcher and the date is November 22 1911.</p>
200360504Great Dunmow Essex: Eye 5 2003. First edition small folio pp. 4 209 9; illustrated throughout; fine in original pictorial wrappers. History and reviews of Dylan's concerts in the UK 1964-2003. Glasgow Caladonian University only in OCLC. Eye 5 unknown
21615Very good. 15 x 9 inches printed on thin white cardboard. Large halftone photo of the Globe's carrier at head with text in three columns underneath. Some light creasing one spot of damage about an inch from the bottom but very good overall. The left and right columns list the locations of fire alarm call boxes while the center is taken up by a poem by local author Isabel S. Mason. The poem praises Hagerstown's peace and prosperity and lacks the typical friendly plea to customers on behalf of the carriers. The carriers in the photograph are however identified by name at the lower left. Although carriers' addresses were published as late as the 1950s twentieth century examples are relatively scarce as are examples with photographic illustrations. Not recorded in OCLC. unknown
193022910Athol Springs NY: Carter-Heath 1930. Softcover. Very good-. 32 pp in original stapled wrappers. Light handling wear one gathering detached from staples which are rusted; about very good. Carter was a self-described "reformed "drunkard dope fiend criminal leader and character in the underworld" who found religion in 1922 while incarcerated at the Arizona State Prison. Upon his release the same year he began conducting revivals in churches and prisons around the country. By 1935 newspapers were reporting that Carter had visited 3000 correctional institutions in North America. Carter-Heath unknown
18651986Washington DC: Rooms of the Y.M.C.A. 1865. Single sheet folded to 7 1/4" x 9 3/4. Document shows two old horizontal fold creases else fine. Ink remains clean and legible. Dated March 27th 1865 at the Rooms of the Y.M.C.A. in Washington D.C. this document reads as follows: <br /> ____________<br /> <br /> "The undersigned hereby organize ourselves into a 'Special Relief Corps' to be held in readiness to send not exceeding three of our members at one time to help care for sick and starved soldiers at the U.S. General Hospital at Annapolis Maryland. We agree that our delegates shall remain at Annapolis working under the supervision of either the local manager of the U.S. Christian Commission stationed there or of the Directress of said hospital for a time not exceeding three days excepting as they may be able or willing voluntarily to remain longer. Otherwise in cases of special emergency their places are to be filled by others of our number all of whom are to be held in readiness to go to Annapolis upon notification by telegram or otherwise of such services being needed. <br /> <br /> signed Geo. May Powell / Warren Choate / A. K. Browne / Alex. A. C. Klaucke / John S. Polen / Levi Beardsley / Wm. A. Thompson / B. H. Stinemetz"<br /> <br /> words in brackets above stricken through.<br /> ____________<br /> <br /> The U.S. General Hospital mentioned in this document occupied a substantial area of the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. It was the primary receiving point for Union soldiers wounded in the eastern theatres of the war as well as those being returned from Confederate prisons such as Libby and Andersonville. The former prisoners were in shockingly poor health due to the conditions in which they were held with many dying on the transports to Annapolis and those who survived needing much attention. Rooms of the Y.M.C.A. unknown
186515721865. Single sheet folded in half to 7 3/4" x 9 3/4. Fine condition with some mild browning light stains and two horizontal mailing folds. Original handwritten letter dated March 27 1865 from the "Rooms of the Y.M.C.A." in Washington DC. The letter organizes a "Special Relief Corps" of short term nurse volunteers standing ready to travel from Washington DC to Annapolis to assist in the care of soldiers in the U.S. General Hospital there. The text of the letter is as follows: <br /> <br /> "The undersigned hereby organize ourselves into a 'Special Relief Corps' to be held in readiness to send not exceeding three of our members at one time to help care for sick and starved soldiers at the U.S. General Hospital at Annapolis Maryland. We agree that our delegates shall remain at Annapolis working under the supervision of either the local manager of the U.S. Christian Commission stationed there or of the Directoress of said capital for a time not exceeding three days excepting as they may be able or willing voluntarily to remain longer. Otherwise in cases of special emergency their places are to be filled by others of our members all of whom are to be held in readiness to go to Annapolis upon notification by telegram or otherwise of such services being needed."<br /> <br /> The "starved soldiers" referred to in the letter were Union prisoners of war recently released from Confederate prison camps. Annapolis was the receiving station for prisoners returning from Andersonville Belle Isle Libby Prison and other Confederate prisons.<br /> <br /> The document is signed by eight men including George May Powell notable Y.M.C.A. activist Lincoln supporter and Treasury Dept statistician and Benjamin Stinemetz national vice-president of the Y.M.C.A. unknown
1862102018<p>One folded sheet two pages of text illustrated red and blue lettersheet depicting George B. McClellan with slogan "WE HAVE BEAT OUR LAST RETREAT" includes matching postally canceled envelope. Minor folds one small hole at center fold not affecting text normal aging and toning. Overall in very good condition. James Rikert who enlisted in 1861 was discharged in 1862 for disability. He joined as a 21 year old private at Fort Wayne Michigan and mustered into Company G of the MI 5th Infantry. He sent this letter to Celia Gibson as a follow-up to a letter he sent a week earlier concerning their march on Manassas. He reports heavy rains that postponed the march but expects to march the next day. While he mentions his sadness at the loss of his grandmother he makes a point of telling Celia this could be his last letter. "This may be the last letter perhaps that you will ever get from me but if I live through the battle you will son hear from me again and if not you will know that I have gone to my lovely home and that I died as a Christian." Historical Data Systems Civil War Research and Genealogy Database.</p>
18631002017<p>Four pages on one leaf. Light folds text slightly faded on first page normal aging and browning minor wear at folds. Overall in very good condition. This letter offers a graphic account of the Battle of Liberty Mills. The Bostwick brothers both served in the 2nd New York Cavalry for most of the war. George 1836-1913 was a private and his brother Orramell 1840-1922 was a sergeant. After the war both brothers returned to their home town of Stillwater Saratoga County New York. George wrote this letter while his brother was recovering from wounds he received at Culpeper Court House on September 13th and updates him in great detail of the regiment's recent actions at Liberty Mills. In part "It was hand to hand part of the time. A. Laugholm shot a captain in neck he drop dead as a stone. I was hit with a sabre but it did not mont to eney thing. It was a fight for dear life you can bet." Henry A Bostwick: Genealogy of the Bostwick Family; New York 1901.</p>
1865106235<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some chips and folds at edges creasing at folds slight foxing less than normal aging; otherwise in very good condition. Much better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the front page about the capture of Savannah. Another front-page article covers Sherman's march through Georgia.</p>
1865106236<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some chips and folds and tears at edges one margin tear extends into text with slight loss creasing at folds some offset normal; aging; otherwise in very good condition. Better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the back page about the Naval Attack on Fort Fisher. The article indicates some mistakes were made by land forces. Perhaps more importantly there is a brief description of the role "the monitors" played in the battle. The little gunboats seemed to do well in this encounter. </p>
1864106237<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some minor chips and folds at edges creasing at folds slight foxing less than normal aging; otherwise in very good condition. Much better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes a short article on the activities of General Sherman on the second page. A back page article presents the President's annual message to the country. While Civil War discussion is absent or limited he comments on everything else from the Indian system to the public debt. # 106237</p>
1864106238<p>Newspaper folded six columns 8 pp. Mostly uncut a few splits chips and tears at folds a couple of small pieces are missing from center column that goes through paper and results in some loss of text throughout creasing some foxing or darkening name stamp in top margin paper somewhat fragile and is folded. Overall condition fair or better for newsprint. This issue includes substantial Civil War coverage. Most of the front page is dedicated to the war including coverage of the Battle of Cedar Creek the war in Missouri the war in Tennessee and information about General Sherman's activities. An article "From the South" provides some additional war coverage on a subsequent page.</p>
188628158Waltham MA: John Adams 1886. Paperback. Small 8vo. Stiff green printed wrappers. 11pp one side only. Maps. Very good. First edition. Published on cheap acidic paper this pamphlet is invariably found in poor inferior condition -- but this copy is exceptionally tight and clean with only mild age toning to the text block and a refreshing lack of edge tears. Colby 1841-1909 wrote a study on early Indian languages on the Atlantic coast but here champions the then-popular theory that a circa 1000 A.D. Viking town once existed on the Massachusetts coast north of Cambridge. John Adams paperback
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
190002309Washington: Government Printing Office 1900. A series of statements by religious figures and mostly female temperance advocates in favor of banning the sale of alcohol at Army canteens. Some dissenting statements by military figures who argue that its easier to control the quantity their men drink within the canteen setting. <br /> <br /> Side-stapled wrappers 81 pp. Front wrapper detached but present; some foxing heavier to rear wrapper; some faint dampstaining to wrapper edges not affecting text. A Good complete copy of this scarce publication. An uncommon government publication. Government Printing Office unknown
1790106002<p>Partial manuscript printed receipt 3 1/2" x 7" decorative border signed. Missing most of the interest section a round hole indicating payment results in partial loss of text small hole in number 4 a little uneven normal aging; otherwise about very good. This is a receipt issued by the Comptroller’s office of Connecticut indicating that John Morgan is entitled to receive payment of one pound for an interest payment. Ralph Pomeroy Comptroller signs it. It is dated October 4 1790. </p> Hudson & Goodwin,
195617143Detroit: U. S. Lake Survey. 1956. Flexible covers. Very Good. Boards creased and darkened and with light rubbing to extremities. ; 8vo; Sheet 1700-1848 pages . U. S. Lake Survey unknown
191620860Minneapolis: Thompson Yards Inc 1916. Broadside 20.75 x 9.75 inches. Old folding creases a few short closed tears at margins; very good. Minneapolis-based company Thompson Yards tells farmers that diversification in agriculture is the road to wealth -- urging them to buy silos on credit on the grounds that they can't go wrong if they raise cattle while growing alfalfa and a variety of grain crops. In the 1880s and 1890s the Dakotas had been widely promoted by land agents as ideal for growing wheat and many had settled there convinced their fortunes would be made by the crop. But Dakota farmers had suffered greatly when their wheat crops were devastated by disease "black rust" or excessive heat. While this broadside may read as an advertiser's hype which it is it was not entirely wrong - in the first decades of the twentieth centuries Dakota farmers had success growing oats corn barley rye flax sugar beets sunflowers potatoes and other crops. With demand high from the Allies during the start of World War I such crops did briefly lead to wealth. But farmers also borrowed heavily as they rushed to expand and many could not repay their debts when demand declined after the war and drought conditions returned. Thompson Yards, Inc unknown
19070000703Davidson N.C.: Philanthropic and Eumenean Societies of Davidson North Carolina 1907 -1908. Continuously paginated: 540 pages plus four plates in one issue and several pages of advertisements at the end of each number. Original printed wraps with each rear wrap bearing a college directory on the verso and information on the college and the magazine on the recto. Nos. 1-7 measure approx. 23 x 15 cm; no. 8 measures 24 x 15.5 cm. Wraps show creasing and chipping to the wrap edges some marginal browning a chip to one spine with loss of the date several tears including a long closed tear to the front wrap of one issue and some moderate foxing and soiling. The final number has heavy stains to the rear wrap. Interiors are generally in nice condition with only a few minor spots of foxing and with the first issue showing light crinkling to the lower third of the leaves. A good set overall. A few penciled names appear on the wraps including J.B. Shearer probably John Bunyan Shearer a former Davidson College president and J.S. Harris a Davidson grocer by this name advertised in several of the issues. FIRST EDITIONS. The complete run of this collegiate magazine for the 1907-1908 school year. The contents include historical articles poems short fiction essays campus news notes on the Y.M.C.A. athletic notices alumni news editorials reports of the Philanthropic and Eumenean Societies etc. The first number has several articles on the Jamestown Exposition of 1907. A few articles discuss Southern agriculture and commerce including cotton mills oil in Texas and the fruits of North Carolina. The ads were placed by businesses in Davidson Concord and Charlotte and by various colleges and universities in the Southeast. The illustrated issue was the Nov. 1907 "Foot-ball Number which reproduces photographs of the team. Davidson College was founded in 1837 by the Presbyterian Church. Although women were permitted to take classes beginning in the 1860s the school did not grant women degrees and become fully co-educational until 1972. Individual issues of the magazine are uncommon and longer runs such as this are scarce in the trade. OCLC finds five institutions with holdings of the magazine Davidson Union Presbyterian Seminary UNC Duke and Brown however neither Duke nor Brown has any issues from this volume and UNC appears to be lacking the Jan. 1908 issue. Thornton 3148. Philanthropic and Eumenean Societies of Davidson, North Carolina paperback
1848012309Boston: Massachusetts Sabbath School Society 1848 Boston: Massachusetts Sabbath School 1848. Fourth Edition stated. Copyright 1831 by Christopher C. Dean. 16mo. 144 pp. frontispiece and tail engraving. Very scarce children's story about the Pilgrims. Sporadic foxing repair to frontispiece chipping top of spine. Very good. Massachusetts Sabbath School Society hardcover
