California for Health, Pleasure, and Residence. A Book for Travellers and Settlers.
by Nordhoff, Charles.
8vo, original cloth with gilt lettering, illustrated, 255, [4] pp. Binding a bit worn and faded, joints somewhat cracked, 4 pages loose, some aging and toning; otherwise very good. The author tells us in the preface that Americans often visit other countries before they see there own. He informs the reader they should check out California, and in the first... Read More
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Slavery and the Remedy: Or, Principals and Suggestions for a Remedial Code. [Fifth Edition]. With a Review of the Decision of the Supreme Court in the Case of Dred Scott.
by Nott, Samuel.
Pamphlet, 8vo, original printed wrappers, 137 pp. Some staining and soiling to wrappers, extremity and spine wear, small section of upper spine worn away, some chips and minor folds, back wrapper is torn a little at the spine, normal aging and browning; otherwise about very good. Samuel Nott (1788-1869) was born in Connecticut and would graduate from Andover Theological Seminary... Read More
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Film Posters of the 50s.
by Nourmand, Tony; Marsh, Graham.
Square 4to, softcover, illustrated, 127 pp. Corners slightly bumped, inked name on back of front cover, and endpaper at the rear of book; otherwise in very good condition or better. All the great movie posters from this era are here. Included stock image.
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The Documentary History of the State of New-York.
by O'Callaghan, E.B.
4to, cloth, illustrated, 536, 711, 748, 700 pp. Some chips and tears to the spines, mostly volumes 1 & 2, spine gilt lettering a little faded, some edgewear and foxing, tear to large folding map (map still in very good shape), some dampstaining, mostly to volume one; despite mentioned faults, this is remains an attractive set.Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan (1797-1880) was... Read More
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The Documentary History of the State of New-York.
by O'Callaghan, E.B
Thick 8vo, cloth, spine gilt lettering, illustrated, 786 [1], 1211 [1], 1215, 1144 pp. Some hinges a little weak, spines are chipped and torn, with a few pieces missing, or loose, some edgewear, pages 3 & 4 of volume two torn with some loss of text, spine gilt lettering a little faded, some edgewear and foxing, small tear to... Read More
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Report of the Special Commission on Railway Mail Transportation.
by [Post Office].
8vo, pamphlet, two parts, removed, disbound, [XLII], 122, 62 pp. Pamphlet is removed, but text is complete, first signature almost detached from block, normal aging and toning. This work contains a massive amount of information relating to using railroads to transport mail across the continent. As part of the analysis in supporting railway mail service, the special commission provides charts... Read More
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Letter from the Post-Master General, Addressed to the Speaker, Inclosing his Report on the Memorial of Robert Henderson…
by [Post Office].
Pamphlet, 8vo, removed, dbd, 7 pp. Removed, partially disbound, ink numbers in upper right corners, some wear or small chips at extremities, moderate aging and browning; good or better. Gideon Granger (1767-1822) provides information on what would be involved in terms of costs for carrying mail between Fayetteville, North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina. Granger, born in Connecticut,... Read More
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Report, in Part, from the Committee to whom were Referred on the 22d of November Last, and 4th Instant, the Petitions of Sundry Residents and Purchasers of Land in the State of Ohio 23d January, 1804…
by [Ohio].
Pamphlet, 8vo, dbd, removed, 18 pp. Disbound, some browning and aging, a few chips and tears at extremities. This little report provides information about the process of selling land "lying North of the river Ohio," Seems that purchasers were required to put down one twentieth, and resolve the balance within sixty days. At least some of the lands being sold... Read More
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Compliments of the Standard Reserve Oil Company.
by [Standard Oil].
Rectangular 8vo, (9½x5¼"), pamphlet, [1], 11 leaves, printed on rectos only, original brown paper wrappers, red ribbon tie at top. A little normal aging, but otherwise near fine. This is an early Standard Oil piece that appears to be designed to promote the stock, which according to this brochure consisted of only 2,500,000 shares. At the time of publication the... Read More
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Archive of Correspondence and Documents Relating to Captain Paul A. Oliver.
by Oliver, Capt. Paul A.
Archive contains more than 5o items, including letters, manifests (printed and manuscript), and pay vouchers, etc., in a loose-leaf binder. Some light wear and creasing, some minor chips and fold tears, normal aging and toning; overall about fine.This is a fairly large archive of the career of Captain Paul Ambrose Oliver (c1796-c1848), and his ships the "Louisiana", the "Tiber', and... Read More
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Map of New England and New York.
by Olney, J.
Engraved map with some coloring, 11" x 17 1/2". Laid down on green board (cannot be removed, trimmed close to neat lines. Some toning and browning; still a bright and clean image. This is a very detailed map from Olney's School Geography. The map illustrates small side-wheel steamships from the American and Cunard Lines. Sold as is, and may... Read More
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Rio De Janeiro and Environs.
by Orazi, Angelo.
16mo ( 6 1/4" x 4 1/4") green cloth with gilt lettering on top cover and spine, illustrated with two large folding maps, 580 pp. Spine faded, minor extremity wear, normal aging and browning, maps in very nice shape; overall very good. Somewhat functional Brazilian guide book with considerable detail. This edition includes a folding map of The Central Area... Read More
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Settlement in the West. Sketches of Rochester; with Incidental Notice of Western New-York.
by O'Reilly, Henry
Small 8vo, cloth with gilt title on spine, illustrated, 416 pp. Map present, but in three pieces, extremity wear, especially on top and bottom of spine, signatures on title and front pastedown, a couple of signatures are sprung, some foxing; otherwise good. This work contains about 40 plates and considerable detail on the history of upstate New York. A chapter... Read More
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Aprutii Uterioris Decriptio.
by Ortelius, Abraham
Hand colored, double-page engraved map, 325 x 425 mm (14" x 18"), Latin text on verso. Wide margins, minor soiling in margins, slight aging; otherwise bright and clean with strong impression. Ortelius (1527-1598) is typically viewed as the creator of the modern atlas. He started his career as a map-engraver around 1547, and by 1570 he published the first edition... Read More
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Men of the Old Stone Age
by Osborn, Henry Fairfield
Large 8vo red cloth. Illustrated 545 pp. Binding worn at the edges and hinges are somewhat weak, but still reasonably tight. Library and other stamp on end papers, bookplate too. Nice copy overall. Osborn (1857-1935) was a very important scientist in the early part of the last century. He is considered 'the father of American Paleontology', and was one of... Read More
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Osgood's New England.
by Osgood, James R.
Small 8vo, red cloth, gilt title on spine and top cover, 447 pp. Missing maps, but most of folding plans remain, some fading of spine, previous owner's signature on title, part of old pricing label on front endpaper, normal aging and browning; otherwise about very good. Despite the lack of maps, this volume provides a lot of useful traveling information... Read More
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Sweet William: The Life of Billy Conn.
by O'Toole, Andrew.
8vo, cloth, DJ, illustrated, 350 pp. Dust jacket, and book almost new. Billy Conn former light heavyweight champion, almost became heavyweight champ in his first fight against Joe Louis. Outfoxing Louis for 13 rounds, and ahead on all score cards, Conn got careless in the 13th round and got knocked out by Louis.
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The Auto-Biography of Goethe.
by Oxenford, John.
Small 8vo, tw volumes, leather spine and tips, labels on spine, 544, and 520 pp. Binding is worn in places, edgewear, some normal aging, a bit of dust soiling, but still a pretty decent set. These two volumes are part of a larger collection on Goeth, which are numbered 1 and 2 on spine label.
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Muhammad Ali: A View From the Corner.
by Pacheco, Ferdie.
8vo, cloth, title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 217 pp. Dust jacket and book in excellent condition. Muhammad Ali has to be regarded as the most colorful heavyweight champions ever. The speed of the young Ali was nothing short of amazing. A more seasoned Ali would also show the world incrediable boxing skills and resilancy.
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The Origin of Satan.
by Pagels, Elaine.
8vo, hardcover, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, 214 pp. Dust jacket with a small nick in near edge, otherwise in perfect condition, contents near fine. Concise history of Satan
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Dissertation on First Principles of Government.
by Paine, Thomas.
Pamphlet, 40 pp. (8vo) 22x14 cm (8¾x5½"), removed from larger volume with remains of stitching on spine, now unbound, sewn; custom modern cloth folder. Some light foxing, some minor chips and tears along edges, pages untrimmed; about very good. Thomas Paine (1737-1809), aka Robert Treat, was an author, inventor, revolutionary, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.... Read More
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An Oration Written at the Request of the Young Men of Boston, and Delivered July 17th, 1799, in Commemoration of the Dissolution of the Treaties, and Consular Convention, Between France and the United States of America.
by Paine, Thomas (Robert Treat).
Pamplet, 8vo, dbd, removed, 30 pp. A presntation copy, but signature is torn from title and second leaf, no damage to the text, some tears and chips to margins, but again, not affecting text, some aging and browning, and a little staining to title; still a very good copy. Thomas Paine (1737-1809), aka Robert Treat, was an author, inventor, revolutionary,... Read More
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The Rights of Man: Part of the First. Being an Answer to Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution. Part the Second. Combining Priniciple and Practice.
by Paine, Thomas
8vo, contemporary calf, rejoined, two parts bound together, [4], 76, [2], vi, 87, [1] pp. Covers detached, lacking, half title, binding very worn, tears to flyleaf, bookplate on front pastedown, early owner's inscriptions, and later owner's embossed stamp on free endpapers, browing and aging. Originally published in 1791, this Paine political eassy suggests political revolution is justifiable, if a government doean't... Read More
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The American Crisis.
by Paine, Thomas.
Pamphlet, 8vo, bound in modern semi stiff boards with cloth spine, 196 pp. Slight edgewear, toning and light foxing to the interior, normal aging; otherwise very good. This is a relatively scarce collection of Paine's pamphlets originally published between 1776-1783.The first essay actually appeared in the Pennsylvania Journal, and he used the pseudonym "Common Sense." There appear to be 14... Read More
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The Ruling Passion: An Occasional Poem
by Paine, Thomas [Paine, Robert Treat, Jr.]
Pamphlet, square 4to, includes half title, dbd, uncut, 32 pp. Early presentation inscription on half title, some soiling, browning and aging throughout; otherwise very good. Paine (1773-1811) was born Thomas Paine, the son of Robert Treat Paine Sr., statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence.. In 1801, he changed his name to Robert Treat, and according to some,... Read More
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