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1897019534No Place: No publisher 1897. Unbound. Good. 1897 Marksman Pin to Sergt Sergeant J.H. Mills. No producer or place. 1897 date inscribed on the reverse. Measures about 1 ½ inches tall by 1 inch wide. Safety pin style back. Three pieces attached by metal rings. Top two pieces are the same thin banner reading "marksman with the bottom piece being some sort of stylized cross formation with the date 1818 at the bottom and perhaps an ornate letter L on the other three points. Reverse has 1897 and Sergt J.H. Mills inscribed on it. No indication as to who issued this piece. GOOD condition metal with an overall dark patina with minor soiling and wear. No publisher unknown
1938biblio8<p>John Henry Nash 1871-1947 American printer and bibliophile born Woodbridge Canada. After learning the printer's trade he emigrated to the United States in <br />1894. He eventually became professor of typography at the University of Oregon. A vital and vigorous personality in American printing he made beautiful books in California under patronage which has permitted him to work without too much consideration for limits of time materials and expense. All of Nash's books are <br />collectors items and are highlighted in a 1932 edition by Lakeside Press ranking Nash's books amongst the best printers and binders since William Morris.California History A book printed by John Henry Nash of San Francisco titled 'Exposition Addressed to the Chamber of Deputies of the Congress of the Union by Senor Don Carlos Antonio Carrillo Deputy for Alta California Concerning the Regulation and Administration of the Pious Fund. Translated and Edited by Herbert Ingram Priestley. Librarian of the Bancroft Library University of California. San Francisco Printed by John Henry Nash. 1938.</p><p>Only 650 Copies were printed and bound. 35 pages including introduction and actual speech. Some cover wear and jacket tear but otherwise this is a book in exceptional condition. The California Pious Fund started in the late 1600's and was used by the Jesuits Dominicans and Franciscans to set up and run the California missions up and down the coast of California. Potential invasions from Russia French and Americans in the 1830's and some earlier instances the fund was used to support the military defense of California. When Santa Ana confiscated the fund and demanded that all the missions and mission properties be sold in the 1840's the fund nearly collapsed however a rejuvenation of legal action against the government of Mexico to recover the proceeds of the fund to help support the missions which were still operating but not as a military defense system in the 1860's. An important piece of California history a very nice and somewhat rare book.</p> Nash, John hardcover
022338No Place: No publisher. Unbound. Good. No publisher place or date. Presumed circa 1913. Single sheet disbound from a larger volume. Folio. A collection of cut out paper dolls by C. Durand Chapman depicting clowns and performers at the top with most of the page devoted to Wild West images of cowboys Native Americans horses etc. GOOD condition. Minor toning and wrinkling. A few small tears along the left edge. No publisher unknown
55378The signatures are Lloyd Captain Ali Baichan Boyce Fredericks Gibbs Greenidge Holder Holding Julien Kallicharran possibly Murray Richards Rowe and Clive Walcott the Manager. On a conjugate leaf are the signatures of eight members of the Test team for Australia: Gilmour Jenner Lillee Mallett Marsh McCosker Turner and Walker. These were probably collected at the time of the First Test in Brisbane in which case the Australians not to have signed are Ian Chappell Captain Greg Chappell Redpath and Thomson. Leading edges of the leaves slightly silverfish-nibbled; all edges slightly discoloured; two small light marginal spots; in very good condition. unknown
1800007304Providence: John Carter Printer 1800. First Edition. Pamphlet. Good. Pamphlet lacking any wraps that may have been issued. Disbound from a larger work. First edition. 26 pp. A speech reflecting on the life and legacy of George Washington containing several lengthy quotes from Washington regarding his role as general of the American Army as well as president. With several passages of historical detail on the American Revolution including brief mention of Yorktown and Valley Forge. A footnote also contains a short genealogy of the Washington family. This speech was given to the freemason members of the Mount-Vernon Lodge as well as to St. John's Church in Providence Rhode Island on February 22nd 1800 5800. GOOD condition. Mostly minor scattered foxing minor staining and soiling. Remains of leather along the spine. Minor wrinkling. Light browning and some ghosting to the text. Evans 37189. John Carter, Printer unknown
1908022187Boston: Massachusetts Historical Society 1908. Cloth. Good. Red cloth. 680. 793 pp. With a fold out map and illustrations throughout. A history of the town of Chelsea Massachusetts and surrounding areas some of which include modern Boston. GOOD condition. Ex-library with taped on spine labels interior markings and pastedowns. Some scuffing and fraying along the edges. Minor soiling and fading. Minor toning to the text blocks. Massachusetts Historical Society unknown
1920029697Little Brown and Co.: 1920. 367 pages with 23 maps. "It is the belief of the writer that it is possible to study the history of The World War at once and that those who approach the task in the right way will arrive at true results." FINE- HARDCOVER signed by the author. Scarce. Signed by Author. Hard Cover. Fine-/No Dust Jacket Present. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Little Brown and Co.: Hardcover
189716675Limited 1028/1200 'Champlain Edition'; association copy. Near Fine HCs no DJs. Green calico-grain cloth over boards with paper spine panel printed with red and black titles; top edge gilt; untrimmed fore edges; 2 color title page; laid paper; tissue-guarded frontispiece and interior plates. Bright clean covers and spine but for very faint foxing-like shadows; spine cloth slightly faded; paper label on spine age darkened but legible - new additional spine labels tipped in at rear end papers of each volume; Vol 2 slightly bumped at cover top fore corners; tightly bound; bookplates on each front pastedown 'To Ellsworth Bunker with affecionate regards from the American Red Cross Staff December 31 1956'; bright clean interiors; many leaves unopened at fore edges - never been read. From the collection of Ellsworth Bunker U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Italy India Nepal South Vietnam Organization of American States; president of the American Red Cross; and twice recipient of U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. 8vo Paged 368 416 784 total pp; index; illustrated. Volumes 11 12 of Parkman's Works. Boston: Little, Brown and Co. hardcover
1851016201Baltimore: James Lucas Printer 1851. Wraps. Poor. Printed wraps. 45 pp. One plan/map one map and three tables included. A study of an outbreak of Cholera in Baltimore in 1849 traced to a sewer pipe at the almshouse. With short sections on other diseases found in the region. POOR condition ex-library. Call number pastedown on the front cover with interior pastedowns and markings in the interior. VERY HEAVY chipping and loss to the covers with old unsightly tape repairs to the front cover and spine. Some soiling and darkening. Interior very weakly bound with pages extremely brittle and on the verge of detaching. Heavy chipping to the paper along the extremities. Extensive underlining in the margins and some notes to pages 10-13 with a few small marginal lines to several other pages. POOR condition. Sabin 8917. James Lucas, Printer unknown
1884013679Albany New York: Joel Munsell's Sons: 1884. By Lieut. James M. Hadden also Orders kept by him and issued by Sir Carleton Lieut. General John Burgoyne and Major General William Phillips in 1776 1777 and 1778. With an explanatory chapter and notes by Horatio Rogers Brevett Brigadier General U.S. V. and formerly Colonel Second Rhode Island Infantry: Member of the American Antiquarian Society and author of Private Libraries Of Providence. 581 pages with 9 illustrations and Errata slip tipped in. "A knowledge of the British no less than of the American participants in Burgoyne's campaign being necessary to the proper understanding of that great event has led me to investigate the personnel of Burgoyne's army and to annotate the text far more fully than had at first been intended. No reference in the notes has been made to characters like Stark Schuyler Heath Warner Morgan Lord Stirling etc. as they are presumed to be familiar to the American reader; and though Dr. O'Callaghan in Burgoyne's Orderly Book has sketched with more or less fullness. So little is known of Burgoyne's Canadian and Provincial officers and especially of the elder of Burgoyne's Indians that no pains have been spared to glean all possible information in regard to them." "In August 1875 the editor purchased two morocco book formed cases which had just arrived from London. Two books were a manuscript journal kept by Lieut. James M. Hadden for the Royal Artillery from his embarkation for Canada March 4 1776 to the close of the battle of Freeman's Farm Sept. 19 1777 Lieut. Hadden having served under Gen. Carleton in Canada in 1776 and participated in Burgoyne's campaign the following year. The other six memorandum books were filled with copies of orders issued during 1776 1777 and early part of 1778." This book internally is in fine condition. The original red cloth covers are in very good condition with some wear at the corners and spine edges. Also the red cloth has faded slightly along the spine. The paper label on the spine is worn but the lettering is bright. Hard Cover. Very Good/Not Issued with a Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Joel Munsell's Sons: Hardcover
1858009390No Place: Atlas and the Argus presumed publisher 1858. Wraps. Fair. No place Albany NY: 1858. States 'From the Atlas and the Argus October 1858' on the bottom of the front wrapper and title page. Printed wraps although MISSING rear wrap. 126 pp. A printing of arguments rebuttals and statements against the trustees of the Dudley Observatory in New York defending the character of Benjamin Gould astronomer and assailing the trustees' actions. This controversy arose over a conflict in the building of the observatory with the appointed council of scientists and advisors advocating a suspension in building activities until the financial aspects were straightened out while the appointed trustees advocated a continuation of operations. This resulted in Gould being dismissed by the trustees with the council refusing to recognize this dismissal leading to Gould occupying the observatory until evicted see Dudley Observatory's website for a history of this controversy. FAIR/GOOD condition LACKING the rear wrap. Ex-library with a few blindstamps to the paper in the interior. Moderate darkening minor soiling and staining to the front wrap with creasing and wrinkling present as well as minor chipping and loss along the edges. Ownership inscription across the upper front cover. Rear pages crease and torn along the upper hinge. Paper toned with minor soiling and wrinkling. Atlas and the Argus, presumed publisher unknown
1777000205No Publisher Given 1777. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. A Parliamentary Chronicle: or accounts of the proceedings and debates of the House of Commons upon the opening of the present sessions. This spans from October 30 1776 to February 25 1777. No author. These proceedings open with an address by King George to parliament regarding the American Revolution. It begins "Nothing could have afforded me so much satisfaction as to have been able to inform you at the opening of this session that the troubles which have so long distracted my colonies in North America were at an end; and that my unhappy people recovered from their delusion had delivered themselves from the oppression of their leaders and returned to their duty .". After this address various members of parliament respond some with support for the war and others advocating granting America its independence. Some of these speeches go into detail in regard to troops morale conduct propaganda in the US press especially propaganda by General Gage. Also discussed within are Britainn's defenses against Spain and France Jamaica and many other interesting topics. The debates over the war with America are amazing historical references serving to frame the Revolutionary War through the eyes of the British. This book has been re-bound in blue cloth with the title in gilt in a small strip of leather on the spine. VERY GOOD condition with light soiling light fading and moderate scuffing mostly noticeable to the top and bottom of the spine. Light bumping and edgewear. Pages clean and solid but browning. Still very readable. The last page of the text seems to end mid sentence as if this was excerpted from a larger text. A very scarce historical record of the beginnings of the Revolutionary War in VERY GOOD condition. No Publisher Given unknown
018078No Place: No publisher. Wraps. Good. No publisher place or date perhaps 1890s based on OCLC records. Peach printed wraps. 16 pp. A xenophobic anti-immigrant tract that presents an odd argument in favor women's suffrage. The author subtly asserts that immigrants are prone to criminality and bring their political baggage with them to the United States. To offset their influence in politics and the polls Georgius suggests that women be allowed to vote. Overall a rambling work drawing on references to ancient Rome etc. GOOD condition. Ex-library with a stamp on the front cover. No other markings noted. Faint vertical fold crease present. Minor soiling staining and general fading to the covers. Some loss of wrapper along the front hinge. Interior toned. No publisher unknown
1969029365Ira J. Friedman Inc. 1969. Volume I: 1774 - 1832 405 pages. Volume II: 1833 -1861 444 pages. Volume III: 1861 - 1882 561 pages. Volume IV: Four Famous New Yorkers 488 pages. Four volumes complete this set. This is a reprint of the 1909 edition. 4 FINE HARDCOVERS SCARCE. Red cloth covers lettering is bright. Hard Cover. Fine/No Dust Jackets Present. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ira J. Friedman, Inc. Hardcover
1832019070Springfield: G. and C. Merriam Publisher 1832. Cloth. Good. Brown cloth. 120 pp. 3 5/8 by 2 ¾ inches. A gift book of sorts for new husbands and wives discussing behavioral and social expectations. GOOD condition. Heavy uneven fading and toning to the covers. Moderate scuffing. Some discoloration minor soiling and staining. Gift inscription on the first endpaper with a small piece torn off the upper corner. Heavy foxing and browning throughout the book. G. and C. Merriam, Publisher unknown
009513No Place: The Passenger Department of the D&H. C. Co's R.R. Half Leather. Good. No place or date presumed late 1800s. Black half leather with marbled boards. Perhaps original wraps bound in. 117 pp. Two fold out maps and several full page black and white illustrations in the interior. One map depicts the various areas served by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Railroad with the other depicting the Adirondacks and Lake George area. A short work offering brief descriptions of various towns in the upstate New York area description of the Bemis' Heights battle and other items of historical interest. GOOD condition. Moderate general fading and uneven scuffing to the covers. Minor soiling and a few small stains. Heavy scuffing to the leather along the extremities and hinges. Front endpaper almost completely detached. Ownership inscription present. Paper toned. Several large tears and misfolds present to the maps. The Passenger Department of the D&H. C. Co's R.R. unknown
1927019913New York: Joint Committee on Negro Child Study in New York City Publisher 1927. Wraps. Good. Printed wraps. 48 pp. plus a few fold out tables. A report on the findings of a 1925 study of African American children in New York City who either appeared before the court or were in some other way documented as "delinquent" or "neglected." The report provides statistics on numbers as well as conclusions drawn from the study. Overall it appears the committee found that there were very few resources available institutional and otherwise to African American children. GOOD condition. Ex-library with stamping and stickers present on the upper front cover and title page. General uneven toning some soiling and minor staining to the covers. Paper on the spine chipped torn and peeled at the head and tail. Minor toning to the text block. Joint Committee on Negro Child Study in New York City, Publisher unknown
17971022408vo modern calf 407 pp. Lacks half title ex-library stamps on both sides of title front endpaper chipped on top expert repair to last page a little soiling normal aging and foxing; otherwise very good in a very nice modern binding. Before James Monroe 1758-1831 became president of the United States his political apprenticeship included serving as Minister to France. He was appointed by George Washington in 1794 to this post which proved disastrous from a political standpoint. He was recalled in 1796 and while he was an enthusiastic supporter of the French Revolution he was openly critical of the Jay Treaty with Britain which antagonized Washington's pro -British cabinet. This work was Monroe's attempt to justify his position. New Book of Knowledge. Evans 32491. Sabin 50020. Howes M727. Benj. Franklin Bache,
1797102241<p>8vo contemporary calf spine and tips rebacked with original spine label laid down new endpapers includes half title 407 pp. Signature on front endpaper and title ink and pencil numbers on back of title extremity wear to binding corner mended dampstaining to the bottom third of book some soiling foxing and aging; otherwise in very good condition overall. Before James Monroe 1758-1831 became president of the United States his political apprenticeship included serving as Minister to France. He was appointed by George Washington in 1794 to this post which proved disastrous from a political standpoint. He was recalled in 1796 and while he was an enthusiastic supporter of the French Revolution he was openly critical of the Jay Treaty with Britain which antagonized Washington's pro-British cabinet. This work was Monroe's attempt to justify his position. New Book of Knowledge. Evans 32491. Sabin 50020. Howes M727.</p> Benj. Franklin Bache,
#[30979]London 1876. 9 woodengravings on 3 leaves each ca. 31 x 225 cm. From: The Graphic. An illustrated weekly Newspaper. - Depicting: Tree and chapel of Christopher Columbus Havana. The manufacture of sugar: Cutting the cane Carting home the cane Water cart and plantation well Putting cane on conductor Grinding the cane Boiling and testing the juice Night patrol going round the plantations In the purging house-cutting and crushing the sugar In the boiler room - feeding the fires with 'bagazo'. unknown
1883021141Providence RI: Hunt's Remedy Co. Publisher 1883. Wraps. Fair. no date 1883. Color illustrated wraps. 56 pp. Black and white illustrations throughout. A promotional booklet that satirizes high society and culture through the use of the alphabet book trope loosely following a young man and woman and their path to marriage. All this accompanied by testimonials and promotional copy touting "the best" kidney and liver medicine produced by Hunt's Remedy Company. FAIR condition. Rear cover almost detached from the rest of the piece with some splitting along the front hinge as well. Both locales with associated chipping tearing and creasing. A medium chip/tear at the lower center rear cover edge. Minor staining and address stamp on the rear cover. Minor toning. Very minor foxing in the interior. Hunt's Remedy Co., Publisher unknown
1914029724The Century Co.: 1914. This is Volume 5 from the 10 volume set. 460 pages illustrated. FINE- HARDCOVER gilt upper page edge. This is the Olive-Green cloth covers lettering is bright on the spine. A nice clean tight copy. Hard Cover. Fine-/Not Issued with Dust Jackets. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The Century Co.: Hardcover
1890026584The Century Co.: 1890. This is Volume 5 from the 10 volume set. 460 pages illustrated. VERY GOOD HARDCOVER gilt upper page edge. Olive green cloth covers or the Blue-Green cloth I have both volume 5's. Lettering is bright on the spine. A nice clean tight copy. Hard Cover. Fine-/Not Issued with Dust Jackets. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The Century Co.: Hardcover
014462Shandaken New York: Panther Mountain Commune Publisher. Tabloid. Good. Circa 1970. Tabloid newspaper format. 16 pp Mostly photos/illustrations with a few hippie style columns and musings. Not much information about the Panther Mountain commune is available although it appears to have originated as the Perry Street School in Manhattan which used a "free range" style education. After some apparent raised eyebrows and comments to various authorities by local citizens the group moved to upstate New York becoming the Panther Mountain Commune. GOOD condition with a horizontal fold crease moderate browning and moderate to heavy chipping/tearing along the extremities especially to the lower edge with a piece almost detached. Panther Mountain Commune, Publisher unknown
183334458v.p. including Antwerp London Havana Pensacola New York 1833. Folio. 12 3/4 x 8 inches. 21 leaves plus two additional manuscript leaves laid in. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards manuscript label on front board. Bookseller's label on front pastedown.<br/> <br/> Account book of Atlantic trading voyages.<br/> <br/> An interesting manuscript ship's log containing financial accounts for the brigs Nimrod and Jasper for an eight year period from 1826 to 1833 while they were under the command of a Captain John Hill. The two ships made numerous voyages between the United States Europe and the Caribbean. The present log book contains line accounts of expenditures for journeys from London and Marseilles to New York and Norfolk in 1827; from Antwerp to London in 1828; from Philadelphia to the West Indies in 1829; from Madeira to the Turks Islands in 1831; from the West Indies to Pensacola to Havana in 1832; from the Indies to New York in 1833; and other similar voyages. The log also contains two copies of an 1832 letter written in Havana by Hill to merchants there inquiring about the price of molasses and a list of port charges at several major way points. A fascinating artifact of trans-Atlantic trade in the 1820s and 1830s. unknown
