Official Souvenir of Ground Breaking by President William H. Taft for the Panama Pacific International Exposition San Francisco 1915. October 14, 1911.
by [Panama Pacific International Exposition].
Souvenir pamphlet, 8vo, colored printed pictorial wrappers, illustrated, [16], pp. Folded and creased down the middle, with a little wear at the fold, some minor rubbing to wrappers, normal aging; otherwise very good. This is a scarce piece of ephemera commemorating the 1911 groundbreaking ceremony by President William H. Taft for the exhibition in the Golden Gate Park. While the... Read More
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The World's Rail Way Historical Descriptive Illustrative.
by Pangborn, J.G.
Small folio (11" x 14"), cloth with leather corners, rebacked (somewhat crudely) with brown cloth tape, illustrated 164 pp. Covers almost detached, held firm by Mylar type cover, wear to extremities, endpapers a little stained or soiled; internally generally nice and clean. This is a very attractive volume on the History of railroad technology. The story begins in... Read More
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Galignani's New Paris Guide
by [Paris].
16cm, boards, rebacked with black tape, illustrated, small publisher's catalogue laid in in front, 763 pp., plus 24 pp. street index dated 1827. Boards are a bit worn at extremities, top hinge is cracked, one page from publisher's catalogue loose, first map with some crude tape repairs at the top, map is a little browned and soiled with minor chips... Read More
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La Clef De Paris. Nouveau Plan avec la Nomenclature Alphabetique des Rues…
by [Paris].
Small square 8vo, original blue cloth, folding map (31" x 21"), in color, 44 pp. Some fading and extremity wear to binding, contents a bit browned, map with a few tears at folds and some browning, but in very nice shape; overall very good. Large folding tourist map of Paris (the key to Paris). The map has... Read More
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The Minnesota Handbook, for 1856-7, with A New and Accurate Map.
by Parker, Nathan H.
Small 8vo (7 1/4 x 4 3/4), original red cloth with gilt lettering, hand colored folding lithographed map as frontispiece, 160 pp. Some minor staining and wear to binding, but sound, bookplate on pastedown, light foxing within, a couple of minor tears on map, which is in very nice shape; overall very good. Parker claims to provide accurate information on... Read More
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Iowa as it is in 1855. A Gazetteer for Citizens, and a Hand-book for Immigrants…
by Parker, Nathan H.
Small 8vo (7 1/4 x 4 3/4), original red cloth with gilt lettering and decoration on spine, illustrated, 264 pp. Some soiling and shelf wear, top joint a bit split, land hinge is a little weak, light foxing, some erasure wear to preliminary page, otherwise very good. Parker published this work a little over ten years after Iowa became a... Read More
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Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M. [American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions] In the Years 1835, '36, and '37.
by Parker, Samuel.
8vo, cloth, gilt title on spine, 408 pp. Lacks map, Tears along spine hing and top, some edgewear, some notes on front endpaper, some foxing and soiling, normal aging. Important western Americana title.
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris; or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Usual offset from the text side, paper is browned, aged, and a little soiled, perhaps a little trimming; otherwise about very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Usual offset from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, perhaps a little trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well respected in... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestis; or, A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached at the top with archival tape. Usual offset from the text side, paper a little browned and aged, slight creasing at the bottom of the plate, edges a little rough, perhaps a litttle triming on one side; otherwise... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Less offset than usual from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little uneven trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestis; or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along margins with archival tape. A little less offset from the text side, paper is browned, aged, and a little soiled, some chips, small tears, and folds in the left margin, perhaps a little trimming; otherwise in... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Some offset from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so well... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (13" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached at the top with archival tape. A little less offset from the text side, paper a little browned and aged, perhaps a little trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was so... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Some offset from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little foxing and uneven trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Usual offset from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little foxing and trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was... Read More
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Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris or, Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers…
by Parkinson, John.
Folio page (12 1/2" x 8"), hand colored illustration, text on reverse side of page, archivally matted with print attached along top margin with archival tape. Less offset than usual from the text side, paper is a little browned and aged, a little foxing and uneven trimming; otherwise very good. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was an apothecary and herbalist, and was... Read More
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Group of Five Acts of Parliament on Several Issues, including Treason and Colonial Georgia
by British Acts of Parliament
Pamphlet format, small folio, disbound, each act with its own title. One act with 2 pages separated, some minor dampstaining; otherwise very good plus. The lengthiest act, relating to the raising of money, makes several specific references to colonial Georgia, including the provisioning of the garrisons, commissioning of troops of Highland Rangers with schooners, and granting money to the trustees... Read More
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British Acts of Parliament Relating to Local Government Issues
by British Acts of Parliament
Pamphlet format, small folio, disbound, but expertly taped spine, 711-780 pp. Some darkening around edges, mostly title and last page, very minor aging; overall in nice condition. This content focuses on a variety of local government issues during the reign of George III. Topics include the widening and lighting of streets, altering or rebuilding some buildings, appointment of local authorities,... Read More
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Group of About 20 British Acts of Parliament Relating to America
by British Acts of Parliament
Pamphlet format, small folio, disbound. Five acts lacking separate titles, but complete, appears to be two extra tittle pages, a few tears and corner folds, one act with margin tear, not affecting text, minor some soiling; otherwise very good. This is an interesting collection of Parliamentary Acts relating to America during the reign of George III. While most of the... Read More
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Collection of 89 Acts of Parliament Passed During the Reigns of George II and George III.
by [British Acts of Parliament]
Bound volume of 89 acts, folio (11 3/4" x 7"), period full calf, 446 pp. Various paginations actual page count is done by hand, and a manuscript index at the front lists the acts and indicates the page it is on. Binding is worn, backstrip is gone, hinges are cracked (covers almost detached) and some signatures are loose, some early... Read More
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British Acts of Parliament Relating to Tobacco
by British Acts of Parliament
Pamphlet format, small foilio, disbound, 643-646 pp. Some darkening, aging and minor foxing; otherwise very good. While only three pages, this act focuses on the important subject of the regulation of tobacco production. It seems the primary goal was to prevent the mixing of other substances with tobacco in the product sold to the public, and prevent any abuses... Read More
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Miracle in the Andes : 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home.
by Parrado, Nando.
8vo, hardcover, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 289 pp. Pricing stamp on back cover; otherwise dust jacket and contents in near fine condition. Excellent story telling, about a tragic event.
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Confederate Imprints: A Bibliography of Southern Publications From Secession to Surrender.
by Parrish, T. Michael, (and) Robert M. Willingham, Jr.
Thick and oversized 8vo, cloth, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, 991 pp. Slight creasing on top edge of dust jacket; otherwise in near fine condition. Incredible and pretty exhustive treatment of the subject. Stock image supplied.
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Journal of a Second Voyage for the Discovery of the North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific; Performed in the Years 1821-22-23, in His Majesty's Ships Fury and Hecla
by Parry, William Edward
4to, leather spine and corners, 9 maps, 30 engraved plates.xxx, 571, [1 errata] pp. Top cover detached, backstrip ends, joints rubbed, bookplate, plates with some foxing, lacking ad pages. William Edward Parry (1790-1855) was a noted Arctic Explorer and navel officer who was born in Bath on December 19, 1790. He served in the BriTish Navy, and actually did a... Read More
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