The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisationin the Vegetable Kingdom
by Darwin, Charles
8vo, original terra-cotta cloth in black and gilt, [1], viii, 482, +[12] pp. Lacking errata slip, minor edge wear, rear hinge cracked; else near fine. Somewhat scarce Darwin title that deals with the fertilization of plants. He discusses everything from self fertilization to the role insects play in the fertilization of flowers.
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Thw Wig and the Jimmy; or, A Political History of New York…
by [Davenport, John Isaacs].
Pamphlet, 8vo, original wrappers, illustrated, 32 pp. Disbound, wrappers detached with significant chipping, some pieces gone, paper browned and aged, and rather fragile; complete. This is an interesting political pamphlet that presents a good deal of information on the election frauds of the 1868 election in New York City. The pamphlet mentions some of the central figures involved, including William... Read More
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The Alaska Boundary.
by Davidson, George.
4to, modern half green levant morocco & cloth, spine lettered in gilt, Illustrated with 2 folding maps; frontispiece portrait from a photograph of the author, 235 pp. Maps with neatly repaired stub tears just intruding into images, slight aging; else fine in attractive modern binding. George Davidson (1825- 1911) was a surveyor, geodesist, and astronomer and was born in Nottingham,... Read More
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The Truth About Geronimo
by Davis, Britton
8vo, cloth with dust jacket, illustrated, 253 pp. Jacket a little darkened, wear at spine ends, a few short tears, price clipped, else near fine. This work claims to give an honest treatment of the subject, which is an account of the "Geronimo Campaign" of 1885-1886. The book is edited by Milo M. Quaife, and the illustrations are from photographs.
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Authentic History of the Ku Klux Klan 1865-1877
by Davis, Susan Lawrence
8vo, original green cloth, illustrated with photographic plates, [ix], 316 pp. Recently rebacked, binding is somewhat worn, spine has remnate of a library label on the bottom, lacks dj, library copy, with labels on front and back endpapers, normal aging. Susan Davis was a daughter of one of the founders of the Ku Klux Klan, and had special insight into... Read More
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A Handbook of Northern France.
by Davis, William Morris.
16mo, (6 ½" x 4 ½"), cloth with lettering on spine and front cover, no dust jacket, illustrated, 174 pp. Inscription on front endpaper, normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. This is more a geological title than travel guide. The illustrations are all black and white, embedded in the text, and present geological material.
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Frauds of the Indian Office: Argument of A.C. Davis before the Committee on Indian Affairs of the House of Representatives, January 12, 1867.
by Davis, A.C.
Pamphlet, 8vo, original wrappers, 36 pp. Some wear to spine and extremities, a little staining on front cover, normal aging and toning; otherwise very good. Somewhat scarce report (OCLC locates 10 copies), concerning the unfortunately consistent story of unfair treatment of Native Americans. A.C. Davis makes a case against Lewis V. Bogy, and associates for supplying Indians with inferior goods.... Read More
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Chinese Immigration. Speech of Hon. Horace Davis of California, of the House of Representatives, June 8. 1878
by Davis, Horace.
Pamphlet, 8vo, stitched, self wrappers, 15 [1] pp. Two horizontal creases from being folded, stitching a little loose; otherwise very good or better. Davis (1831-1916) was elected to Congress in 1876. His most significant contribution during his two terms in office related to the "Chinese Question". In 1878, he introduced a bill to restrict immigration from China. This pamphlet presents... Read More
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Rumor of Revolt: The Great Negro Plot in Colonial New York.
by Davis, T. J.
8vo, hardcover, dust jacket, 320 pp. Dust jacket and contents in extremely good condition. After a series of suspicious fires, rumors circulated in New York of a Negro plot that was responsible.
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Witchcraft, Magic & Alchemy.
by De Givry,Grillot.
4to, hardcvover, cloth, dust jacket, illustrated, 394 [1] pp. Dust jacket torn at edges and spine bottom, maybe some crude repairs, still dj is mostly in tact, some edgewear on binding, normal aging; otherwise a good copy.
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Through the Gold-Fields of Alaska to Bering Straits
by De Windt, Harry
London: Chatto & Windus, 1898. First UK Edition. 8vo, original blue cloth, illustrated.312 pp. plus 32 pp. of ads. Binding slighly bent, rubbing and wear at the spine, some fraying at extremities, normal aging. Respectable copy concerning the "Alaskin Gold Rush". Illustrated with a large folding map, and 32 plates.
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The New-England Farmer; or Georgical Dictionary: Containing a Compendious Account of the Ways and Methods in Which the Most Important Art of Husbandry in All Its Various Branches Is or May Be Practiced to the Greatest Advantage in this Country.
by Deane, Samuel.
8vo, period calf, morocco spine label, viii, 335 pp. Ex-library copy, bookplate of Hobart College on front and rear pastedowns, rubber stamp of Antiquarian Society, Worchester , Mass on title page, joints cracked and hinges very weak, binding with wear to extremities, dent in spine by label, some internal foxing and soiling, front endpaper a little torn; otherwise in pretty... Read More
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Statistical View of the United States, Embracing its Territory, Population-White, Free Colored, and Slave, Moral and Social Condition, Industry, Property and Revenue; The detailed Statistics of Cities, Towns, and Counties: Being a Compendium of the Sevent
by DeBow, J.D.B.
8vo, original blind-stamped cloth, map, 400 pp. Light wear to binding, spine faded, early stamp of attorney's office on front pastedown, slight dampstaining, some soiling or staining especially to endpapers , a couple of uncut pages, normal aging; otherwise about very good. This is a detailed breakdown of the seventh census. It contains substantial facts and figures about slave and... Read More
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Half bitter, half sweet;: An excursion into Italian-American history.
by DeConde, Alexander.
8vo, hardcover, cloth, dust jacket, 466. a little edewear on dust jacket, some slight dust soling to edges, normal aging; otherwise a very good copy. Great discussion of the Italian-American experience.
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THE TIMES OF THEIR LIVES: Life, Love, and Death in Plymouth Colony.
by Deetz, James, and Deetz, Patricia Scott.
8vo, hardcover, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 366 pp. A couple of minor page tip folds; otherwise dyut jacket and contents in excellent condition. Wonderful coverage of an amazing period in American history.
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L' Asie dressee selon les dernieres Relations et Suivant les Nouvelles Decouverts…
by De Fer, Nicholas
Engraved double page map, 28" x 20", wide margins, hand colored in outline, two uncolored pictorial cartouches. Expert and nearly invisible repairs along centerfold, normal aging; about near fine. Impression is bright and clean. Nicholas De Fer (1646-1720) was a highly respected and prolific French cartographer whose maps were valued for their decorative appeal. Around 1690 he was made the... Read More
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History of the Indians of Connecticut from the Earliest Known Period to 1850
by De Forest, John W
8vo modern cloth, xxvi, 509 pp. illustrated with plates and folding frontispiece map. Some minor edge wear to binding, some foxing and folding map chipped a little at edges and not folded evenly. Nice tight copy. De Forest (1826-1906) wrote this book under the patronage of the Connecticut Historical Society. He was an author who wrote a couple of novels... Read More
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Proceedings of the Friends of a Rail-Road to San Francisco, at Their Public meeting, Held at the U.S. Hotel, in Boston, April 19, 1849. Including an Address to the People of the United States…
by Degrand, P.P. F
Pamphlet 8vo, original printed salmon wrappers 24 pp. Spliting to spine ends, light scuffs and soiling, and a few small dark stains. Inscription on front wrapper with slight marginal toning; else very good or better. This is a scarce first edition of Degrand’s proposal to build a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco. Top of front cover has the... Read More
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Carta Genererale dell' África.
by Delisle, Guillaume.
Double-page hand colored engraved map, 350 x 445 mm (18" x 14", decorative cartouche. Coloring likely done at a later date, but attractively applied, wide margins, very minor aging; a bright and clear impression. Guillaume Delisle (1675-1726) was a French cartographer who was considered one of the best of his age. He has even been referred to as the father... Read More
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Night Fall
by DeMille, Nelson.
8vo, hardcover, title on spine, dust cover, 485 pp. Magic marker line on top edge; otherwise in near fine condition. Another fine installment of the John Corey saga.
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Deutsches Gesangbuch für die Evangelisch-lutherische Kirche in den Vereinigten Staaten.
by [Demme, C.R].
12mo, leather decorated in gilt, owner name on front cover in gilt, 428 pp. Slight binding wear, some darkening and aging to contents, top hinge a little weak, otherwise very good. Continues a long tradition of publishing hymn and religious books in German for use in the Dutch/German community. Sold as binding, but complete.
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Deutsches Gesangbuch für die Evangelisch-lutherische Kirche in den Vereinigten Staaten.
by [Demme, C.R.].
[Demme, C.R.]. Deutsches Gesangbuch für die Evangelisch-lutherische Kirche in den Vereinigten Staaten. New York : J.E. Stohlmann ; Philadelphia : J.G. Maier, 1900. 12mo, leather, gilt lettering and illustrated covers, with owner's name in gilt lettering, 606, 44 pp. some binding wear, contents a little darkend and aged; otherwise very good condition. Continues a long tradition of publishing hymn books... Read More
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Postcard of Signed by Jack Dempsey.
by Dempsey, Jack.
Postcard, laid down and matted, color, signed. Laid down, colors bright, slight aging; otherwise very good plus. Dempsey was born in Manassa, Colorado on June 24, 1895. He started out as a nomadic traveler from 1911 to 1916, and began boxing in the small mining towns of Colorado under the name "Kid Blackie." He emerged from numerous saloon floor-boxing... Read More
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Dempsey
by Dempsey, Jack
8vo, cloth, dust jacket, cloth, title on spine, illustrated, 303 pp. a couple of miner chips and tears to dust jacket, slight aging; otherwise in great condition. Colorful and legendary heaveyweight champ was a fierce competitor, and destroyed Jess Willard in their title match. He had many notable fights, including the famous "long count " fight with Gene Turney. Dempsey... Read More
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Maps from Soils & Men Yearbook of Agriculture 1938.
by [Department of Agriculture].
Two maps and title page extracted from the original publication, in color about 30" x 25". Normal aging, otherwise in very good condition. Maps show the soil association in the United States. A great reference for farming.
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