Cheechako: The Story of an Alaskan Bear Hunt.
by Queeny, Edgar M
8vo, tan-yellow linen, boards, slipcase, illustrated with black and white and color photographs, 133 pp. Some yellowing to slipcase, one corner of slipcase starting, volume a bit yellowed, name in ink on front free endpaper; otherwise very good plus. This is a limited edition (1200 copies), which is signed by the author. It also has an introduction by renowned outdoorsman,... Read More
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Collection of Manuscripts documents relating to land purchases in Queeens, New York by John Morrell
by [Queens, New York]
[Queens, New York]. Collection of Manuscripts documents relating to land purchases in Queens, New York by John Morrell. New York: 1729, 1741, 1762, & 1796. Four large folio sheets, one small folio sheets, and two sheets with diagrams, illustrating land purchases, docketed. Aging and browning to group, a little foxing or staining, remnants of wax seals, cloth tape repairs (and... Read More
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Report of the Directors of the Pequa Railroad and Improvement Company
by Railroad
Pamphlet, 8vo, folding map and charts, 24 pp.Two small holes in the margin of the pamphlet, not affecting text or charts, covers show some minor soiling, some aging and foxing throughout, 1 1/2 inch piece missing from upper margin of the folding map, not affecting image; otherwise very good. Interesting early railroad piece that documents the coal trade in Pennsylvannia.... Read More
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Guide-Book of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Its Connection through the Coal-Fields of Pennsylvania.
by [Railroad].
8vo, cloth, illustrated, 120 pp. Missing pages 25-48, prvious owner bookplates on front pastedown, and front endpaper, some browning, folding map has some edge creases, hiinges craked, but still firm, new tape on spine, some spine cracking; about fair. Despite missing 23 pages there is still a lot of useful early railroad content, and a number of illustrations.
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Report of the Construction of the Western Rail-Road.
by [Railroad]
Large 8vo, pamphlet, half title, stitched, 27 pp. Half title instead of formal title page, somewhat uncut, dbd, some tears at edges, mild aging and toning; very good. This appears to be part of a House document (House No. 32) dated February 27, 1839, and presented by William Lincoln. The pamphlet discusses the financial challenges dating back to the late... Read More
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Union Pacific Railway, Shortest, Quickest, Safest, and Most Popular Transcontinental Line
by Railroad
Folding train schedule, (4 1/2x 9), 20 panels, large folding map in color. Some browning and aging, some separation at the middle fold, two of those separations are a few inches, three other smaller tears at the middle fold, these are repairable, a few chips and tears at edge folds. Nice piece of railroad memorabilia, with substantial information about rates... Read More
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Statement of the St. Paul & Chicago Railway Co., Respecting the Issuance of Its First Mortgage Land Grant Sinking Fund Bonds, Amounting to Four Millions of Dollars. Principal Due July 1, A.D. 1900…
by [Railroad].
Pamphlet, 8vo, original printed wrappers, black and white folding map (13" x 16"), 15 pp. Some minor soiling to wrappers, abrasion in top corner of front wrapper affecting margin line a little, but not affecting text, map joined to page on investment offering, making it a little hard to open page, normal aging; otherwise very good. This pamphlet relates to... Read More
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Report of the Proposed Railroads from Phoenixville to Cornwall, and from Cornwall to Pinegrove, by W.H. Wilson, Civil Engineer.
by [Railroad].
Pamphlet, 8vo, folding map (17" x 34"), 16, [3] pp. Rear wrapper detached with some chips and tears are extremities, pencil notation and ink number on top of front wrapper with a few nicks, large folding map difficult to open because of the way its attached to joint, but in really nice condition; otherwise good to very good. This pamphlet... Read More
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Time Guide of the Erie Railway. The Popular Pullman Palace Coach Route, to all Points West & Southwest.
by [Railroad].
Folding railroad time table, unfolded 16" x 28", folded 4" x 8", illustrated with route map and engravings. Some minor chips and tears at folds and extremities, some browning and aging, and a little soiling; otherwise about very good. Attractive Erie Railroad time table and map. Includes large illustration of the inside of a Pullman car,... Read More
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Vacation 1904. All aboard! California Northwestern Railway, the Picturesque Route of California.
by [Railroad].
Small 8vo, soft red covers, numerous illustrations from photographs; map on inside of rear wrapper, 160 pp. Light wear, top corner slightly bent, normal aging; very good or better condition. Descriptions of the numerous locales accessible by the California Northwestern Railway, running from Tiburon north to Willits, with branches to Guerneville, Sebastopol, and a few other places. Includes interesting famility... Read More
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Considerations of the Practicability, and Utility, of Immediately Constructing a Rail Way from Pottsville to Sunbury and Danville, Through the Coal Region of Mahonoy & Shamokin…
by [Railroads]
Pamphlet 8vo disbound 24 pp. Trimmed along the right edge with minor loss on each page. Small square section cut away from bottom margin along gutter with minimal loss. Toned, minor foxing, and with ex-library embossed stamp on terminal leaf. A few other minor chips and tears. Published in 1831 this represents a very early American railroad piece. While the... Read More
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Whitney's Railroad to the Pacific (To accompany bil H.R. No.156).
by [Railroad].
8vo, pamphlet, later paper wrappers, two folding maps, 117, [2] pp. Minor foxing and browning, a bit of staining in the margins mostly, maps also have the staining in margins, but are in great condition otherwise; overall very good. The goal of this bill in the House of Representatives was to connect the Atlantic and Pacific with a railroad. Specifically,... Read More
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Report of the Engineers of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company with Accompanying Documents…
by [Railroad]
8vo, pamphlet, removed, dbd, 14 pp. Maybe lacking wrappers, but otherwise complete, number stamped on title, ink number on title, normal aging and foxing; otherwise very good. Scarce, early railroad title that reports on the completion of a railroad between Reading and Norristown, and the construction of a railroad between Norristown and Philadelphia. The report indicates that the amount of freight... Read More
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Fifth Annual Report of the Directors of the Western Rail-Road Corporation, to the Stockholders, February 12, 1840.
by [Railroad]
8vo, pamphlet, removed, dbd, 31 pp. Some minor foxing and aging; otherwise very good. Interesting early railroad report to shareholders that provides considerable useful historical information, including railroad construction costs and description and costs of engines and pessanger cars. While the title suggests a westward theme, much of the construction is along the Connecticut River. Also, the schedule of distances... Read More
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Agreement Between the Atlantic and Great Western Railway Company and the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company, January 10, 1866.
by [Railroad]
8vo, pamphlet, original printed wrappers, 20 pp. Wrappers with some tears and chips at the extremities, a 1x3 piece missing from top of front wrapper, notation on front wrapper, front wrapper and title page partially detached, small tear in the middle that runs through, not affecting text, or particularly visible, middle crease, number and library stamp on title page,... Read More
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Poster from the Southern Pacific Company offering a $5,000 reward for information about the wrecking of the Streamliner "City of San Francisco" near Harney, Nevada.
by [Railroad].
Printed poster, on thin card stock. 30.5x41.5 cm (12x16"). Also includes a 6" x 10" flyer. Poster with vertical crease along which is an archival tape repair/reinforcement; flyer trimmed, slightly bowed, normal aging, laid down on cloth backing. On August 12, 1939, the City of San Francisco train derailed outside of Harney, Nevada, United States, killing 24 and injuring 121... Read More
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First Annual Report of the Directors of the Pennsylvania Rail-Road Company to the Stockholders. October 30, 1847.
by [Railroad]
8vo, pamphlet, publishers printed wrappers, 20 pp. Crease in the middle, corners and extremities chipped a bit, small hole in the middle of front wrapper, not affecting text, wrappers darkened and faded, some mild foxing in the margins; otherwise very good. Somewhat typical report to shareholders, but this was published a year after the railroad was founded. The company actually... Read More
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Manuscript Ledger Book Containing Various Contracts and Deals between Different Railroad Companies in Massachusetts and New York.
by [Railroad]
Large thick folio (15x10 1/2), bound in soft tan calf, maroon morocco corners and spine label, marbled endpapers, [26], 425 + 111 (blank) pp. Hinges reinforced with cloth, front joint split, leather chipped at spine ends and corners are a bit worn, light rubbing, and finger soiling to contents; else very good. Fascinating piece of railroad memorabilia that documents railroad... Read More
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Railroad Communication with the Pacific, with an Account of the Central Pacific Railroad of California: the Character of the Work, Its Progress, Resources, Earnings and Future Prospects, and the Advantage of Its First Mortgage Bonds
by [Railroad]
Pamphlet original printed wrappers 8vo 35 pp. with lithographic map as frontispiece. Old ink ownership signature on front cover, along with small rubber stamp of library on front cover too. Library stamp on back of title page, some soiling to wrappers, corners nicked, and a slight vertical crease. Otherwise, very good. Scarce pamphlet offering a view of the building of... Read More
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Cent'l Iowa Short Line Route Across the Continent, Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad for Peoria, D' Moines, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Cheyenne, Denver, Salt Lake, Ogden, White Pine, Helena, Central City, Virginia City, Sacramento & San Francisco,,,
by [Railroad]'
Folding time table and schedule, unfolded 7" x 25 1/2", folded 3 1/2" x 7", reverse side shows map of route. Some splits at folds, a couple of chips and folds at corners, some browning, aging, and occasional soiling or staining; otherwise about very good. Somewhat scarce railroad time table (OCLC locates one copy) that provides... Read More
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Holbrook's United States Railroad Guide and Steamboat Journal. 1850. August. No. 7.
by [Railroad].
Small pocket sized guide (4"x3"), original printed wrappers, folding map, which is glued inside front wrapper, affecting part of New York map, 160 pp. Very modest wear, spine expertly repaired, some slight aging; otherwise very good or better. Rare pocket-size mid-19th century transportation guide. The map shows New England on one side, and New York City on the other. OCLC/WorldCat... Read More
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The Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha, Nebraska Across the Continent, Making, with its Connections, an Unbroken Line from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Charted by the United States. Its Construction, Resources, Earnings and Prospects.
by [Railroad].
Pamphlet, 8vo, original printed wrappers, colored folding map (8 1/2" x 23 1/2"), 16 pp. Some minor chips at corners and extremities, pencil notation on top of the front wrapper, normal aging; otherwise very good. This pamphlet relates to a bond offering the company was issuing to raise capital. Management claims that the company has favorable prospects, and the mortgage... Read More
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History of the American Revolution
by Ramsay, David
2 Vols. 8vo contemporary calf [8] [6] 360 [6] 360 pp. plus errata page. Joints are cracked and one cover from each volume is detached. Titles are attached to loose cover. Some wear to edges, and a couple of chips on volume one binding exposing the boards a bit. Corner of endpaper in volume one torn. Scattered foxing and aging... Read More
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Improvement of the Upper Mississippi River. Speech of Hon. Alexander Ramsey, of Minnesota, In the United States Senate, May 21, 1866.
by Ramsey, Alexander.
Pamphlet,8vo, partially uncut, 8 pp. Some creasing and browning, normal aging; otherwise very good. Ramsey (1815-1903) was the Senator o Minnesota 1863-1875, and actually served as the second Governor of that state. This pamphlet was about a bill to investigate improvements to the upper Mississippi for the purpose of improving navigation.
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Account Of The Terrific And Fatal Riot At The New-York Astor Place Opera House, On The Night Of May 10th 1849
by Ranney, H
Pamphlet with original pictorial wrappers in cloth case. 32 pp. Illustration on back wrapper. Pamphlet is disbound. Front wrapper has chips and tears along edge, but not affecting text. Back wrapper has long tear below the image. Contemporary account of the riot at the Astor Place Opera House that claimed the lives of 22 people and wounded 36 others. The... Read More
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