Archive of Letters of Bernard Jordan of Raymond Maine.
by [Raymond, Maine Letter Archive].
Collection of over 30 letters, many with original envelopes and stamps, a few empty envelopes, letters folded, some staining, soiling and aging, a few tears at folds; generally very legible. This collection of letters belonged to Bernard Jordan who lived in Maine. A few different addresses in Maine, but the 1940 Census shows him living in Raymond, Cumberland, Maine, which... Read More
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Speech of Mr. Rayner of N. Carolina on the Bill Proposing to Distribute Annually, Among the Several States, the Proceeds of the Sales of The Public Lands.
by Rayner, Kenneth.
Pamphlet, 8vo, self-wrapper, stitched, 24 pp. Ink notation on title/first page, edge folds and creases, darkening and a little foxing and soiling, appears two parts connected by one stitch, folded sheets: otherwise almost very good. Rayner (1808-1884) served in the House of Representatives between 1839-1845. Pamphlet shows the amount each state would get from land sale proceeds.
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Report on the Exploration of the Yellowstone River
by Raynolds, William F
8vo, original gilt lettered green cloth, later added paper spine label, with large folding map (26 1/2x41), [2], 174 pp. Mild soiling and edge wear to cloth, while map is present and complete, there are significat tears at the folds and some short tears elsewhere, and rather crude blue trape repairs throughout. Text very good, map fair to poor. This... Read More
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Victor Records 1917 Catalogue.
by [Victor Records]
8vo, red printed wrappers, record store label on front cover, illustrated, unpaginated. Front cover almost detached, wea4 to spine edges and spine, title page with small chip on upper edge, not affecting text, paper a little brittle, normal aging and toning, a few pencil notations on rear order form; otherwise about very good. Wonderful and extensive listings of records for... Read More
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Red Sox 1955.
by [Boston Red Sox].
Program format, 8 1/2 x 11, paper, illustrated, 48 pp. Some aging and browning, a little spine wear, corner piece missing from pages 42 and 43, but not really affecting text or pictures; otherwise very good. Classic 1950s Boston Red Sox Yearbook that features pictures, profiles and records of players on the 1955 team. Featured players include Ted Williams, Frank... Read More
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Galileo Heretic.
by Redondi, Pietro.
8vo, hardcover, cloth, title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 356 pp. a little wear along dust jacket edges, slight dust soiling on top page edges; otherwise about near fine.
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The Most Beautiful Flowers.
by Redoute, Pierre J.
Folio, cloth, hardcover, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated. Dust jacket has some slight creasing at top edge and a couple of minor nicks, still in excellent condion; contents near fine. Incredible collection of floral color plates. Photo is stock image, and because of its size, some extra shipping will be required.
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Plain And Practical Treatise On The Epidemic Cholera, As It Prevailed In The City Of New York In The Summer of 1832…
by Reese, David Meredith
110pp. Folding frontispiece map. Tall octavo. Original cloth. Edgeworn, spine considerably chipped, outer hinges worn. Dampstained with light foxing throughout, else internally quite good. The map was produced “for the purpose of enabling strangers to perceive the evidences of NON-CONTAGION, as well as LOCAL ORIGIN, furnished by the prevalence of the epidemic Cholera in New York in the... Read More
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How to Buy Rare Books: A Practical Guide to the Antiquarian Book Market
by Rees-Mogg, William.
Square 4to, cloth, dust jacket, illustrated, 159 pp. Slight crease on top edge of dust jacket; otherwise in near mint condition. Wonderful journey into the world of book collecting.
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A.Tract: On the Arrogant Pretentions of the Orthodox Clergy
by [Religion].
A Tract: On the Arrogant Pretentions of the Orthodox Clergy [New York? 1824]. 8vo, pamphlet, stitched, 8 pp. Some dampstaining, normal aging and browning, previous owners signature on the first page, faint pencil notations on first page; otherwise very good.Scarce tract (OCLC locates five copies) that warns Americans of the dangers of the risks to the separation of church and... Read More
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A Journey to Great-Salt-Lake City by Jules Remy and Julius Brenchley… with a Sketch of the History, Religion, and Customs of the Mormons, and an Introduction on the Religious Movements in the United States
by Remy, Jules and Julius Brenchley
2 volumes, large 8vo, original blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, illustrated with 10 steel engravings, [2], cxxxi, 508; vii, 605 pp. Spines faded, spine ends frayed, edges and corners rubbed, a few spots of soiling to covers, a couple of tears on the top of spines, joints just a bit tender, normal aging, Salt Lake Temple donation bookplate on... Read More
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Inaugural Discourse, Delivered on the Fourth Day of January, 1821.
by Renwick, James.
Pamphlet, 8vo, removed, half title, 31 pp. Expected nicks on spine, a little staining or soiling on covers, slight foxing and aging; otherwise very good. This is a presentation copy, which is signed "From the Author 1821" on the title page. Renwick (1792-1863) was an English born U.S. engineer and educator. He graduated from Columbia, and appears to have been... Read More
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Reports of Exploration and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economic Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean… In 1853-4… Vol. VI
by [Pacific Railroad Reports]
4to (11 ½ x8 ¾) original law calf morocco illustrated, [4], 134, 85,102, 114, [2], iv, 64 pp. Some scuffing and wear to covers, slight gouge to front joint, chipping to edges. Two plates detached, one with a chipped corner. Overall very good. Organized by the War department under the direction of Jefferson Davis, who was Secretary of War at... Read More
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Reports of Exploration and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economic Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean… in 1853-4… Vol. III
by Pacific Railroad Reports
4to original cloth, rebacked with original spine strip laid on, new endpapers. Illustrated with 20 (of 21) color lithographs, several steel engraved charts and shell engravings, and three color lithographed folding maps. Table of contents list 20 color plates, but some copies seem to have twenty-one. Two of the folding maps/charts have been placed in a rear endpaper pocket; one... Read More
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Reports of Exploration and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean (Vil. XII Book !)
by Pacific Railroad Reports
Large thick 4to, contemporary calf spine and tips with marbled boards, 70 very attractive color lithograph plates, 358, [41] pp. Extremeties worn, minor aging, one map has tear in lower corner, plates bright and clean. The Pacific Railroad Surveys (1853-1855) explored possible routes for a transcontinental railroad. However, the surveys went beyond looking for a place for a railroad, they... Read More
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Reports of Exploration and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economic Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean… In 1853-4… Vol. III
by [Pacific Railroad Reports]
4to, leather spine and tips with marbled boards, 36, Illustrations include 21 tinted/color lithographs, one folding diagram, two folding maps, and a couple of black and white plates, 36, [14], 136, 127, 175 pp. Binding with some wear at the spine and extremities, hinges cracked, some pages are a bit loose, plates all present, but probably not bound in correct... Read More
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An Answer to the Declaration of the American Congress
by Revolution
8vo, pamphlet, later wrappers, 3-132 pp. Lacks half title, minor foxing. Not surprisingly, since this pamphlet was printed in London in 1776, it presents a different view on what was happening in America. The article attacks the logic of different aspects of the "Declaration of Independence", and presents his case for consideration. In doing so he challenges the logic of... Read More
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Nursery Rhymes A*B*C.
by [Nursery Rhymes].
Square folio (10"x12") color pictorial front cover, stiff paper boards, illustrated, 16 pp. Some modest wear to spine and extremities, pencil inscription of previous owner on rear of front cover; otherwise very good plus. Somewhat scarce children's title (OCLC locates one copy) with charming alphabetic linked illustrations. About half of the pages have illustrations in color. The colors are bright... Read More
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Seeking The End: Post-Apocalyptic Films 1916-2016.
by Riccio, Nicholas D.
8vo, paperback, glossy covers,157pp. Near fine condition. One of the most significant trends to emerge in popular culture in recent years has been the growing fascination with post-apocalyptic films. From films like Armageddonto World War Z, we have become preoccupied with the end of the world. The explosion of the output of these films over the past twenty years has... Read More
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Nouveaux éléments de botanique et de physiologie végétale…
by Richard, A.
Large 8vo, leather spine, and boards, decorative gilt and abbreviated title on spine, illustrated with 46 plates, 343 pp. Binding is worn, especially at extremities, with some chips and along edges, hinges a little weak, owner bookplate on front pastedown, a couple of somewhat loose pages, normal aging and browning, with some light scattered foxing; internally very good. This is... Read More
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Beyond The Mississippi: From The Great River To The Great Ocean.
by Richardson, Albert D.
8vo original cloth illustrated 572 pp. Binding shows some moderate wear and top hinge is weak. Also, some moderate toning and foxing. One illustration is detached. Many illustrations, including an illuminated title page by Thomas Nast. Text and illustrations try and give a feel for life on the prairies, mountains and the Pacific Coast. Richardson presents views of Indians, trappers,... Read More
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Beyond The Mississippi: From The Great River To The Great Ocean.
by Richardson, Albert D.
8vo original cloth illustrated 572 pp. Binding shows some moderate wear and top hinge is weak. Tape repair to front endpaper, rubber stamp and owner signature on front endpaper, normal aging; otherwise very good. Many illustrations, including an illuminated title page by Thomas Nast. Text and illustrations try and give a feel for life on the prairies, mountains and... Read More
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Cattle-Raising on the Plains of North America
by Richthofen, Walter Baron von
Original gold stamped 12 mo green cloth with red border, 102[6] pp. Some extremity wear, and spine is slightly discolored. X-library copy, with library stamp on title page, and on one other page (bottom margin) and back fly leaf. Library record removed from back flyleaf leaving a couple of small holes on endpaper, not affecting any test. Normal age toning.... Read More
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Collecting Printed Ephemera.
by Rickards, Maurice.
Square 8vo, cloth, dust jacket, illustrated, 224. Dust jacket with a very slight upper edge crease; otherwise in near fine condition. With 750 illustrations, 300 in color, this work cover a very broad range of printed ephemera collectables. Many illustrations are vividly colored.
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National Rifle Association Meeting at Wimbledon,1871.Programme.
by [National Rifle Association].
Small book type format (3 1/2x4), original bright red cloth, gilt lettering, metal clasp, cloth holders for pencil, but none present, possibly later dated label on spine (1871), 5 ad, small folding train schedule with image of revolver on the first page, 79, [1], [34], 3 blank, 27 ad pp. Hinges are a bit tender, still reasonably firm, cloth with... Read More
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