1951 Red Sox.
by [Boston Red Sox].
Program format, 8 1/2 x 11, paper, illustrated, 48 pp. Some slight aging, some edgewear, a little soiling to back cover; otherwise very good plus. The 1951 Boston Red Sox Yearbook features pictures, profiles and records of players on the 1951 team. Featured players include Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, Dom DiMaggio, Vernon Stephens, Ellis Kinder, and Jimmy Piersall. This... Read More
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Red Sox 1964 Yearbook.
by [Boston Red Sox].
Program format, 8 1/2 x 11, paper, illustrated, 48 pp. Some slight aging, otherwise near mint. This 1964 Boston Red Sox Yearbook that features pictures, profiles and records of players on the 1964 team. Featured players include Carl Yastrzemski, Frank Malzone, Don Conley, Russ Nixon, Rico Petrocelli, Reggie Smith, Tony Conigliaro, and Ed Bressoud. Includes a color photo of pitcher... Read More
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Boston Red Sox 1962 Yearbook.
by [Boston Red Sox].
Program, 4to, illustrated, 48 pp.. Slight edge darkening, much less than normal aging, covers and contents bright and clean; near fine. This is the Red Sox 1962 yearbook that covers the 1961 season, and presents schedule for 1962 home games. The 1961 season wasn't a great one for Boston, finishing 33 games behind the dominant New York Yankees. Still there... Read More
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Red Sox 1963 Yearbook.
by [Boston Red Sox].
Program format, 8 1/2 x 11, paper, illustrated, 48 pp. Some slight edgewear and aging; otherwise in excellent shape. This 1963 Boston Red Sox Yearbook that features pictures, profiles and records of players on the 1963 team. Featured players include Carl Yastrzemski, in his third season with Boston, Frank Malzone, Don Conley, Russ Nixon, Rico Petrocelli, Lou Clinton, and Ed... Read More
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Catalogue of the library of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, compiled under the direction of Charles Spragus Sargent.
by [Botany].
Large 8vo, cloth. 782 pp. Firm and crisp and in fine condition. Compiled by Ethelyn Maria Tucker, and is a facsimile of the 1914 edition. Substantial collection of botanical titles arranged in an alphabetically by author.
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A Catalogue of Botanical Books in the Collection of Rachel McMasters Miller Hunt.
by [Botany].
2 Vols., 8vo, cloth, gilt title on spine, 517, 655 pp. Clean and sturdy, in fine condition overall. Excllent set reprinted from the 1958 first edition. Contains a detailed list of botanical titles, beginning from the 12th century. Volume one covers works from 1150 to 1700. The second and slightly larger volume covers works from 1701 to 1800.
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New American Practical Navigator…
by Bowditch, Nathaniel
Large 8vo,original full calf, 13 plates, including folding map, plus additional folding table, 458, {1] pp. Some wear to binding, normal foxing and aging; else very good. Bowditch (1773-1838) was born in Salem Massachusetts, and after spending nine years at sea, and after finding so many errors in Morris's work on navigation he produced his own title on the subject.... Read More
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New American Practical Navigator…
by Bowditch, Nathaniel
Large 8vo,original full calf, 13 plates, including folding map, plus additional folding table, 458, {1] pp. Binding worn, edges showing in places, ownership label on front pastedown, signature on front endpaper, small piece cut out of bottom of rear endpaper, with no affect on text, normal foxing and aging; else very good. Bowditch (1773-1838) was born in Salem Massachusetts, and... Read More
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New American Practical Navigator…
by Bowditch, Nathaniel
Large 8vo, handsomely rebound in modern leather with spine label, 13 plates, including folding map, plus additional folding table, 460 [2], 1pp.Normal aging and foxing; a very nice copy. Bowditch (1773-1838) was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and after spending nine years at sea, and after finding so many errors in Morris's work on navigation, he produced his own... Read More
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New American Practical Navigator…
by Bowditch, Nathaniel
Large 8vo, leather, 13 number plates (missing map) 449, [3] pp.Spine cracked, missing front endpapers, and one plate, piece missing from upper spine, wear at edges and joints, some tips of pages folded, normal aging and foxing. Bowditch (1773-1838) was born in Salem Massachusetts, and after spending nine years at sea, and after finding so many errors in Morris's work... Read More
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Across the Continent: A Summer's Journey to the Rocky Mountains, the Mormons, and the Pacific States…
by Bowles, Samuel
8vo, original cloth, spine lettered in gilt, large folding hand colored frontispiece map by J.H. Goldthwait, [2], xx, [1], 452 plus 6 ad pp. Spine sunned and faded, light wear to ends and corners, mild foxing, 4" tear to map with evidence of tissue repair, bookplate and signature of previous owner; otherwise very good. According to Wagner-Camp "Samuel Bowles and... Read More
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An Account of the Life, Travels, And Christian Experiences In The Work of the Ministry Of Samuel Bownas
by Bownas, Samuel
12mo leather 306,[2] pp. Binding worn at edges and spine, covers slightly bent. Foxing throughout, but text is quite legible. Bownas (1676-1763) made two trips to America. The first was in 1702 (see page 91), and the second was in 1726 (see page 214). Along the way he had a public dispute with George Keith and William Bradford, and... Read More
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Ring Magazine
by [Boxing].
Magazine, 4to, illustrated. 64 pp. Some crud tape repairs to spine back cover, a couple of minor edge chips, a little staining, pages aged and browned. Maybe missing table of contents, but not certain, since otherwise complete. Overall in fair condition. Picture of Gus Lesnevich on the cover. Some wonderful material on some of the greatest fights ever, including Willie... Read More
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Ring Magazine
by [Boxing].
Magazine, 4to, illustrated, 66 pp. Tape repairs to spine, some soiling, corner and edge chips, normal aging; otherwise fair or better. Issue XXXV No. 11 with cover that claims to feature Carmen Basilio, but does not appear to show his likeness. Articles on Archie Moor and Floyd Paterson, Carmen Basilio, Ray Robinson and Tommy Jackson.
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Boxing and Wrestling.
by [Boxing].
4to, magazine formate, illustrated, 74 pp. Some spine wear, but in pretty good shape, 4 pages loose, normal aging; otherwise very good. This is Vol. 1 No. 12 March-April 1952. Cover features world champion Joe Walcott, and his main challengers.
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Floyd Paterson Vs. Ingemar Johansson Boxing 15 Rounds. At the Miami Beach Convention Hall. Monday, March 13, 1961.
by [Boxing]:
4to, boxing program, glossy covers and paper, illustrated, 32 pp. Spine and edges in good shape, one small slight corner fold, some normal aging to contents; very good plus or better. This attractive program sets the stage for the third and final fight between Paterson and Johansson. After winning the first fight and losing the second, Johansson would lose the... Read More
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Ring Magazine Vol. XXVI. No. 5.
by [Boxing].
Magazine, 4to, illustrated, 64 pp. Crude tape repairs to spine, ink mark on cover, a couple of edge chips, normal aging; otherwise about good. This is the June 1947 issue with Charlie Fusari on the cover.Articles on Joe Louis, Charlie Fusari and Freddie Welsh.
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Boxing and Wrestling Vol.2. No 2..
by [Boxing].
Magazine, glossy covers, 4to, illustrated, 74 pp. Corner folds, top of one page missing, normal aging; otherwise very good. Includes articles about Gil Turner, Max Schmeling, Jack Johnson, Paddy DeMarco and Lord Carlton.
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Fight: Winter Edition.
by [Boxing].
Magazine, 4to, illustrated, 80 pp. Slight edge wear, normal aging; otherwise very good plus. Nice condition. Colorful Kid Gavilan cover. Articles on Henry Armstrong, Kid Gavilan, Floyd Paterson and TV fights.
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Ring Magazine Vol. XXXIV. No. 9.
by [Boxing].
Magazine, 4to, illustrated.64 pp. Cover damaged, corner and edge pieces missing, archival tap repair to cover tear, corner piece missing from first leaf, but no loss, normal aging; otherwise fair. Marciano's last fight featured on cover. Articles on Ray Robinson, Carmen Basilio, and Marciano's last fight.
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Boxing Wire Photos.
by [Boxing].
Collection of ten first generation wire photos of boxing stills and action shots. Some have stamped notation on rear, others have taped notes, by wire service to describe photo. All black and white, and most are about 8" x 10" or around 6" x 9". Normal aging and a few corner chips; otherwise very good. The collection includes a... Read More
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Today's Greatest Prizefighter! Henry Armstrong. The First Man to Wear Three Pugilistic Crowns at One Time.
by [Boxing: Henry Armstrong].
Boxing bill (poster) advertisement for Henry Armstrong fight film, 9"x 12," one sheet. Some aging and browning;otherwise very good. Henry Armstrong (1912-1988) is considered one of the best fighters in history. He held three titles at the same time, and almost won a fourth. Before Sugar Ray Robinson would come to dominate the fight scene, Hank Armstrong was second only... Read More
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Roar of the Crowd. All the Great Fights of Joe Louis. His Rise… His Fall… Championship.
by [Boxing: Joe Louis].
Boxing bill (poster) advertisement for Joe Louis fight films, 9"x 12," one sheet. Some aging and browning, a few chips at the edges; otherwise very good. This advertisement for a Joe Louis fight movie promises "all the great Joe Louis Fights in one picture." Louis is pictured in in two photos, one a promotional pose with Jim Braddock, and a... Read More
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Capt. James Box's Adventures and Explorations in New and Old Mexico…
by Box, Michael James, Capt
8vo, original blindstamped green cloth, spine lettered in gilt, recased with endpapers repalced, 244 pp.Spine ends and corners frayed, slight aging; else very good. Originally published in 1861, the current work is a reprint of that rare edition, which uses the same sheets, but has a new title page.This is an interesting and well written account of the author's travels,... Read More
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"Titanic": From Rare Historical Reports.
by Boyd-Smith, Peter.
8vo, hardcover, dust jacket, illustrated, 241 [3] pp. Dust jacket and contents in excellent condition. A history of the Titanic richly illustrated.
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