Typed Letter of Influential Black New York publisher (C.W. Powell) warns, during World War II, of the "danger" that was facing Blacks at that point in time.
by Powell, C.B.
Typed Letter Signed (with secretarial signature) as Editor, New York Amsterdam News. (Harlem) New York, Sept. 8, 1944. 1pg. Some aging and browning; otherwise very good. Predicting the dawn of the Civil Rights era, Dr. C.B.Powell was the most nationally-influential Black newspaper publisher of his day. His weekly paper ran columns by W.E.B.DuBois, Harlem Congressman Adam Clayton Powell (no relation),... Read More
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In Barbary; Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and the Sahara.
by Powell, E. Alexander
8vo, original brown pictorial cloth, gilt lettering on front cover and spine, illustrated, [xxii], 483 pp. Bookplate on front pastedown, top hinge a little loose, slight agining; otherwise very good plus, in a bright, clean, and tight binding. Richly illustrated, including two folding colored maps, this work describes the author's trip to north Africa. He discusses many places he visited,... Read More
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Manuscript Family History and Autobiographical Writings
by Powers, Rev. Grant
Tall 8vo (10 1/4 x61/4), later half morocco and marbled boards, (60 pages with text) 160 pp. A complete index of names mentioned is included at the rear. Binding well worn, internally disbound with loose signatures, some aging and toning, but text pretty clean and easy to read. The first approximately 60 pages provide a detailed genealogy of the ancestors... Read More
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Prang's Natural History Series for Children. Birds of Prey.
by Prang, L.
Tall 8vo, pamphlet, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated, 17, [1] pp. Extremity wear, especially to spine, corners a little chipped, some darkening to title and last leaf, and inside wrappers, minor aging to rest of contents; otherwise very good, and plates generally clean and bright. In pretty decent condition for a children's book. Includes four pages of color lithographic plates. The... Read More
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Baby's Lullaby Book. Mother Songs
by Pratt, Charles Stuart.
Folio, rebound, cloth, illustrated with 15 mounted color (excluding title page illustration) plates. Joints cracked, a couple of pages and signatures are loose, binding with wear to extremities, spine and corners, some aging and browning, and a little soiling; however, plates are generally in nice condition. A somewhat scarce children's book that includes 15 charming mounted color... Read More
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The American Bicycler: A manual for the observer, the learner, and the expert.
by Pratt, Charles E
8vo (6½x4¼"), [6], 211 + [4] ad pp. Illustrations in the text; frontispiece, original boards decorated & lettered in gilt. Worn, soiled, some aging, and stained; hinge split before title page, this copy lacks the plate that should face p.36; good. Scarce guide to all things bicycular, including the history, manufacture, mechanics, riding, laws and courtesies of the road, races,... Read More
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A First Rate Tragedy : Robert Falcon Scott and the Race to the South Pole..
by Preston, Diana.
8vo, hardcover, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 269 pp. Dust jacket and contents in near fine condition.
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Some Account of the Public Life of the Late Lieutenant-General Sir George Prevost…
by [Prevost, George]
8vo, half calf and marbled boards, [2], 197, [1], 99 pp.Some binding wear and spine label mostly gone, title page with an erased inkstamp, a couple of pale fox marks; internally about fine. Prevost was an important British naval leader in the War of 1812. After some success, Prevost appears to have lost a couple of key battles, including one... Read More
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The Land of Nod.
by Price, Margret Evans.
Small folio, paper, Illustrated. A little soiling or stainingto covers, normal aging, signature on the back of front cover, a little edge wear; overall about very good.All drawings and verses were done by Marfret Evans Price (1888-1973) an American illustrater, painter and writer.
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Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, the Principales of Government, and the Justice and Policy of the War with America. To Which are Added, an Appendix and Postcript, Containing a State of the National Debt…
by Price, Richard
Pamphlet, 8vo, stitched, uncut, 132 pp. Some small tears and chips at extremities, some soiling to title and final pages, normal aging and browning. Price (1723-1791) was a prominent philosopher and poltical radical. He was also a clergyman, and continued to preach until his death in 1791. Around 1758, he started to publish his political and moral views, and in... Read More
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A Discourse on the Different Kinds of Air, delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Royal Society, November 30, 1773
by Pringle, John
Square 8vo, rebound in modern cloth, paper spine label, [2], 31 pp. Errata slip affixed to p. [32]. Library blindstamps and rubberstamps on title, including withdrawn, offset to title and last leaf, some aging and browning; else very good. John Pringle (1707-1782) was born in Scotland, and would become an important military physician. In 1742 Pringle was appointed physician to... Read More
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America In Print 1796-1941.
by [American Prints].
8vo, softcover, illustrated cover, illustrated, 128 pp. Old pricing label on front cover; otherwise in near fine condition. Useful treatment of the subject.
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[Silk Production]. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury Transmitting the Information Required by a Resolution of The House of Representatives, of May 11, 1826, in Relation to the Growth and Manufacture of Silk…
by [Silk Production].
Pamphlet, 8vo,marbled paper covers with taped spine, folding table, five plates (one folding), 224 pp. Spine cracked and about have is gone, heavily foxed, one plate bound upside down. This report was done under the supervision of the Secretary of The Treasury, Richard Rush (1780-1859). Rush would also serve as the ambassador to France and England, and as Attorney General.... Read More
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1964 World Series Yankee Stadium. New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals.
by {World Series Program]:
Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 68 pp. In wonderful condition, some very slight aging, but bright and clean; near fine. The 1964 series shows the Yankees finally losing their domenance in baseball, as the Cards win in seven. However, there was plenty of talent on both sides, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Bobby Richardson and Clete Boyer for the Yanks,... Read More
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1951 World Series Giants vs. Yankees.
by {World Series Program]:
Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 48 pp. Normal aging, slight occasional creasing, otherwise bright and clean; very good plus plus. This program is the Giant edition, and features some of the best talent in baseball, ever. Despite losing the opener, the Yanks went on to win the series four games to two. This would be Joe DiMaggio's last series, and... Read More
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1948 World Series Braves vs. Indians.
by [World Series Program]
Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 40 pp. Slight edgewear, one signature (4 pages) loose, one inch margin tear through loose signature, otherwise bright and clean; very good overall. This program is the Braves edition, featuring pictures of both managers on the cover. Cleveland would win the series in six games; making it their first series win since 1920. There was... Read More
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he Virginia Veteran.
by [Theater Program].
Folded 8vo sized program, 4 pp. Some browning and creasing; otherwise very good. In addition to the play there is a concert performed by the English Quartette. Featured actors include A. Jewett, Fred Pierce and C. Hale. Includes some local business ads.
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he Stolen Will, and A Mysterious Disappearance.
by [Theater Program].
Folded 8vo sized program, 4 pp. Some browning and creasing; otherwise very good. This performance of two plays took place at the town hall in Hollis, New Hampshire on Match 12, 1886. Admission was only 25 cents, and the main actors were B.H. Cameron, W.L. Marshall and C.G. Homan. Interesting piece of theatrical history. Includes some local business adds.
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Under the Laurels and Too Much of a Good Thing.
by [Theater Program].
Folded 8vo sized program, 4 pp. Some browning and aging, edge fold; otherwise very good. In addition to two plays music is provided by the Brookline Orchestra. Actors include Lizzie H. Hardy, Etta L. Eastman, Bertha L. Colburn and W.L. Marshall. Last page has some local ads.
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We Want Beer. "Beer for Taxation."
by [Prohibition].
Prohibition ephemera, cardboard beer mug advertisement, color on one side, printed message on the reverse. Some aging and darkening; but in excellent shape overall. Sponsored by Steuben Taverns in New York City, this cardboard beer mug urges people to write their Congressman and let him know "That You Want Beer." It suggests that beer can be taxed, which is a good... Read More
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Hachette World Guides. Spain.
by Hachette (Publisher).
16mo (6 1/2" x 4 1/4", blue cloth gilt lettering on front cover and spine, illustrated with folding maps, 1034 pp. Joints a little cracked, but still firm, normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. This is a detailed little guide book with substantial information on the country of Spain. There are numerous folding maps, including a large map... Read More
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Hachette World Guides. Greece.
by Hachette (Publisher).
16mo (6 1/2" x 4 1/4"), dust jacket, blue cloth, title on top cover and spine, illustrated, including folding maps, 691 pp. DJ with a little wear at extremities and spine, slight fold in first few pages, some browning and aging; otherwise very good. Attractive copy with considerable detail and useful information about visiting Greece. This volume contains 21 maps,... Read More
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Punch, or The London Chiarivari.
by [Punch].
Small folio, 11 volumes( VII-XVII). green leather and boards, leather spine label, fully illustrated. Most the bindings are in nice condition, maybe a little shelf wear, Vol. XVI, has loose tittle and last signature, Vol. X some warping to boards, and text block partially separated from binding, Vol. XII, has a partially loose spine label. A couple of volumes have... Read More
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Books and Their Makers During the Middle Ages…
by Putnam, Geo. Haven.
2 Vols., thick 8vo, blue cloth, 459, 538 pp. Spines faded, moderate wear to extremities, some aging; otherwise very good. This work is an unabridged reprint of the 1896-1897 edition. The first volume covers book publication from the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 through 1600. The second volume ends at the end of the end of the seventeenth... Read More
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Pepper and Salt or Seasoning for Young People.
by Pyle, Howard.
4to, tan illustrated cloth, illustrated. Top joint cracked, a little darkening to covers and edgewear, inscription on endpaper, a little aging, but contents bright and clean; otherwise good or better. This work is richly illustrated by the charming illustrations of Howard Pyle (1853-1911). This work contains eight stories, including The Skillful Huntsman. Claus and his Wonderful Staff, and Clever Peter... Read More
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