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196787942Washington 1967. Paperback. Very Good. 2 annual reports. Original wrappers. 27cm. Formed to study alternatives to or improvement of the Panama Canal. One alternative that appears to have been seriously considered was using nuclear explosions to excavate a new canal route. <br/><br/> paperback books
1811104126<p>Pamphlet 8vo removed cloth spine and cardboard folder not attached 35pp. Ex-library blindstamp on title page some notes on endpapers last leaf partially detached small tape repair on back endpaper some browning staining and foxing throughout; still a very respectable copy. This is a somewhat scarce early title on the development of the Erie Canal. The pamphlet appears to discuss the benefits of developing the canal about six years before work began on this project. De Witt Clinton a strong advocate for the canal was one of the contributors to this report and his name appears in print on the last page. There is an old receipt dated February 28 1968 for this item included in the folder. </p> S. Southwick, books
1929258117Richmond: Division of Purchase and Printing 1929. Stapled Pamphlet. Very Good binding. Quite a nice copy in original grey printed wrappers. No marks. Very Good binding. Division of Purchase and Printing unknown books
1896254807Richmond: James E. Goode Printing Co. Printers 1896. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Begins with the Proceedings and Ceremonies at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Jefferson Davis Monument. Thursday July 2d 1896 which includes an interesting listing of the contents of the box in the cornerstone. Also contains the minutes of the Proceedings as well as a listing of the members of the various lodges throughout the state. Memorial and necrologies as well. A very scarce Richmond Masonic item with only one copy located in OCLC and that in California. Bound in blue cloth with "Compliments of Grand Lodge of Virginia" stamped to front board. Very Good binding. James E. Goode Printing Co., Printers unknown books
2000227532000. Softcover. VG one copy with bumped corner. Lime green wraps. 222 pp. Numerous bw & color plates. Text in Spanish. paperback books
1941256600Richmond: Press of Whittet & Shepperson 1941. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Signed. This is #25 of 28 copies bound in full maroon leather and Signed by Elizabeth Valentine Huntley. This copy has had some chipping and repair to the spine. We have cut a piece of mylar to protect it from any further damage or loss. Very Good binding. Press of Whittet & Shepperson unknown books
187031135Springfield Mo. 1870. Stitched in original printed wrappers. 41 1 blank pp. Very Good.<br/><br/> The opening is "a great event in the history of St. Louis and of the State of Missouri.The South Pacific Railroad has burst through upon the prairies of Southwest Missouri and has welded its western terminus upon the rails of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. This latter road is going to the Pacific coast as rapidly as it is possible to construct a road in this day of rapid railroad building." The pamphlet describes "the celebration" including speeches and festivities; the route; and the many exciting possibilities the Road will create for the State and Nation.<br/>BRE 175 4 locations. Sabin 57393. OCLC 11579071 11 as of May 2014. unknown books
1905264732Whittet and Shepperson 1905. Stapled Pamphlet. Stapled pamphlet. Whittet and Shepperson unknown books
1898264728Whittet and Shepperson 1898. Stapled Pamphlet. Stapled pamphlet. Whittet and Shepperson unknown books
1989264939Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 1989. Soft Cover. Very Good binding. The previous owner name on the title page has been marked out; otherwise a clean copy with no marks of any kind. Very Good binding. Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church unknown books
1998238500Dietz Press 1998. Hard Cover. Near Fine binding/Very Good dust jacket. B000M0QMDM; No Marks of Any Kind; DJ protected with Mylar Cover. Near Fine binding / Very Good dust jacket. Dietz Press unknown books
1925103276<p>Pamphlet folio 9" x 14"original green wrappers illustrated top cover two page black and white map 64 pp. A couple of chips to cover edges very slight soiling or staining normal aging; overall in very good plus condition. A promotional piece that was designed to help the development of Atlantic City. Probably the most interesting aspect of this pamphlet is the record of real estate values included in the report. Not surprisingly it attempts show a record of increased real estate values. It also presents the health benefits of Atlantic City and includes a two page map of the Atlantic City Metropolitan Area.</p> Amusement Publishing Company, books
1925106000<p>Folio pamphlet 14" x 9" green paper covers includes double-page map of Atlantic City 64 pp. Slight edgewear some minor tears around staples rear cover with small edge chip: otherwise very good generally bright and clean. This is a promotional piece put out by the Atlantic City Real Estate Board. It starts off with a health report highlighting the virtues of Atlantic City including information on its hospital the temperatures one can expect and the benefits of bathing in its waters. However most of the 64 pages are dedicated to presenting real estate values in Atlantic City. The brochure shows changes in property values from the early part of the last century to about 1925. There is a double page map of the city that shows the various districts.</p> Amusement Publishing Company, books
1912258367Richmond: Colonial Press 1912. Limited Edition #327/500. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Very mildly ex-library bookplate to front pastedown stamp to verso of title page otherwise no markings in text. Binding sound; light rubbing to extremities; pages uncut; spine label shows mild rubbing toning; binding protected in a mylar cover. Very Good binding. Colonial Press unknown books
1913258369Richmond: Colonial Press 1913. Limited Edition #10/500. Hard Cover. near Very Good binding. Binding sound; small 1/2" tall stain to bottom text block; pages uncut; spine shows light spotting; spine label shows very light loss 1/2" by 1/4" chip; no markings in text. Binding protected in a mylar cover. near Very Good binding. Colonial Press unknown books
1952204753Richmond VA: The Virginia State Library 1952. Hard Cover. Very Good binding/no dust jacket. Previous owner's name written at top of front paste-down endpaper. No pencil or ink markings in text. Boards very lightly soiled. Binding sound. Green cloth binding; NOT Ex-Library. Very Good binding / no dust jacket. The Virginia State Library unknown books
1967218163Richmond VA: The Virginia State Library 1967. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Previous owner's name at top of ffep. No pencil or ink markings in text. Green cloth binding with dark lettering on spine. Very Good binding. The Virginia State Library unknown books
1976244109Richmond VA: The Virginia State Library 1976. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. No pencil or ink markings in text. Boards clean; binding sound. Tan cloth binding; NOT Ex-Library. Very Good binding. The Virginia State Library unknown books
1949238992Richmond VA: Commonwealth of Virginia 1949. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. contents clean and tight; B000RKZBTS. Very Good binding. Commonwealth of Virginia unknown books
1937228964New York; London: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1937. Hard Cover. Very Good binding/Good dust jacket. Frontispiece; No pencil or ink markings in text. Blue cloth binding. Light to moderate edgewear to boards. Boards are slightly soiled. Dustjacket is in a worn state. Heavy edgewear to dustjacket with loss at top and bottom of front dj cover. Slight loss at top of dj spine. Corners of folds are clipped. DJ protected with Mylar Cover. Very Good binding / Good dust jacket. G. P. Putnam's Sons unknown books
1939227907Richmond VA: James McGraw Inc 1939. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Illustrated; No pencil or ink markings evident in text. Black cloth binding with white lettering on red and black background. Small splotches of white paint at top of front board. Very Good binding. James McGraw, Inc unknown books
1949258146Richmond: Virginia Department of Conservation and Development 1949. In original wrappers with paper tape spine. Virginia Department of Conservation and Development unknown books
1890009969NY: G. D. Smith 1890. First Edition - Limited. Hardcover. Very Good. Hollyer Samuel etchings. nd - c.1890. 85 copies on paper in 12 parts complte 4to one engraving per folio each signed by Hollyer. Each printed folio signed and numbered by publisher Smith this numbered 65 of 85 on India paper. Wraps slightly browned at edges etching fine. Uncommon in this condition seldom found complete. G. D. Smith hardcover books
18891751n.p. New York 1889. Staplebound. Illustrated wraps. Very good. 48 pages. 15.5 x 18.5 cm. A small almanac with bio of prominent chefs their history and salary. Crisp clean copy. BROWN 2474. <br/><br/> paperback books
1990214563Prince William Virginia: Prince William County Historical Commission 1990. Soft Cover. Very Good binding. No Marks of Any Kind; Not an Ex-Library Copy. Very Good binding. Prince William County Historical Commission unknown books
