Iran and Turan, Persien, Afghanistan…
by Stulpnagel, F. Von.
Engraved map, folio (18" x 15"), middle fold, ample margins, some color in outline. Some slight toning, faint scattered foxing, a few minor nicks and chips in margins. This attractive and detailed map was originally published in 1843, and came from Stieler's Hand Atlas. The map provides a mid 19th century view of Iran, and also shows details on what... Read More
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The West Indies in 1837; being the Journal of a Visit to Antigua, Montserrat, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbadoes, and Jamaica, for the Purpose of Ascertaining the Actual Condition of the Negro Population of those Islands
by Sturge, Joseph, and Harvey, Thomas
8vo, original blind-stamped cloth, expertly recased, retaining the original spine and endpapers, two large folding maps, 476 pp. Some rubbing to extremities, and some foxing throughout, bookplates on front pastedown. Overall very good. This work is a “revised and corrected” version of a book that was published on the evils of the apprentice system in the British West Indies in... Read More
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Reflections for Every Day in the Year on the Works of God and his Providence throughout all Nature.
by STURM, C. C.
Small 8vo, 2 volumes, Spine labels with author last name and first word of title, leather, 356, 380 pp. Book label on front pasedowns, spine and edgewear, a little staining on one volume cover, a couple of endpaper tears, some staining, soiling and darkening, especially around the edges of first couple of pages in each volume. Still in pretty decent... Read More
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Tecumseh: A Life.
by Sugden, John.
Thick 8vo, hardcover, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 492 pp. Dust jacket and contents in near fine condition. Excellent coverage of probably the most revered Native American Chief. Stock image included.
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Rocky Marciano: The Rock of His Times.
by Sullivan, Russell,
8vo, cloth, title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 368 pp. Dust jacket and book in excellent condition. Rocky Marciano is the only undefeated heavweight champion. He fought 49 times winning all bouts, with 43 by way of knockout. He is regarded as one of the most important sports figures of the 1950s.
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Batman & Superman 80 Page Giant World Finest Issue No. 179. October November 1968.
by [Superman].
Comic book, illustrated, 80 pp. Rear cover with margin fold and tear, not effecting image or text, normal browning and aging; otherwise very good. Contains six Batman and Superman stories.
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Justice League pf America No. 60 February 1968. Winged Warriors of the Imortal Queen.
by [Superman]
Cover in good condition, fold on rear cover corner, not affecting text or image, normal aging and browning; otherwise very good plus. The first Justice League pf America comic first appeared in 1960.
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Map of El Paso, Texas and Vicinity: Showing Position of Astronomical Monument of 1878 near Fort Bliss.
by [Wheeler Surveys].
Small lithographed black and white map, 7" x 11". Clear image, very slight aging, decent margins; near fine. This map is from the appendix of the 1879 report of the Wheeler Surveys. The map features the Rio Grand, and part of New Mexico, with an insert showing El Paso, Texas; Fort Bliss.
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Speech of Hon. J. Sutherland, of New York, Against the Homestead Bill. Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, April 22, 1852.
by Sutherland, Josiah.
Pamphlet, 8vo, original blue printed wrappers, 21 pp. Some foxing and aging, minor chips and folds at extremities, a bit creased in the middle; otherwise very good. Sutherland (1804-1887) served in the House during 1851-1853, and would eventually serve as an associate justice on the supreme court of New York. He opposed the Homestead Bill, which would give 160 acres... Read More
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Maps of New York State Canals & Railroads.
by Sweet, S. H.
Folding maps (two), cloth covers lettered in gilt, folded size 7x4 3/4", railroad map 24x30, canal map 24x40, both with decorative boarders. Cloth folder is split through, which results in a map attached to each cover, railroad maps with a couple of minor fold tears or holes, the canal map also has a few fold tears, one is about 3",... Read More
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Geologische Generalkarte der Schweiz 1:200000 - Blatt 2 Basel - Bern.
by [Switzerland].
Folding 15 panel map of the geological map of Switzerland, cloth and paper or board. Some aging and minor soiling, a couple of small stains, pencil notation on first panel; otherwise very good. Interesting and attractive, and appears to be published during WWII.
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Les Guides Bleus. Suisse.
by [Switzerland].
Small 8vo, cloth illustrated, 858 pp. Normal aging and browning of contents; overall very good. This little French guidebook of Switzerland contains eight folding maps, including a larger map at the end of the book. Appears to be updated from 1967 edition.
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A Pictorial History of Crime. 1840 to Present.
by Symons, Julian.
4to, cloth, dust jacket, illustrated, 288 pp. A little creasing to dust jacket, along with some slight soiling, contents clean and crisp; overall; very good plus. Covers everything from the types of crimes to detection and punishment. Discussion of Dillinger, Rothstein, The Black Hand and the Rosenbergs is included.
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Report of the Committee of Elections, of the Petition of John Taliaferro Contesting the Election of John Hungerford…
by [Taliaferro, John].
Pamphlet, removed, dbd, 27 pp. Removed, title page with a couple of small tears on the top, not affecting text, normal aging and foxing; else about very good. John Taliaferro (1768-1852) and John P. Hungerford (1761-1833) were competing for the same house seat in 1811. While it appears that Hungerford had more votes, Taliaferro's camp claimed that some of Hungerford's... Read More
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Veneto (non compresa Venezia).
by [talian Guide Books].
Red cloth, gilt lettering on front cover and spine, illustrated with maps, 615 pp.No DJ, s little edgewear, normal aging and browning, about very good. Appears to be a 4th edition that was originally published in 1932.
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How to Identify and Collect American First Editions.
by Tannen, Jack.
8vo, brown cloth, dust jacket, 147 pp. Some slight darkening to edges of inside flaps of dust jacket; otherwise near mint condition. Vdery percise treatment of the subject.
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Printed federal income tax form, sent to a recipient in New Orleans but not filled out.
by [Income Tax].
Printed form. 4 pages, a single folded folio sheet (11½x7¾"). Some darkening, soiling and light staining, some chips and tears along edges, wear at folds with a few small holed, edge wear; good. An early United States income tax form - the first personal income tax was instituted in 1861, at the beginning of the Civil War. However, the income... Read More
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A Journey To Central Africa; Or Life And Landscapes From Egypt To The Negro Kingdoms Of The White Nile
by Taylor, Bayard
8vo embossed red cloth illustrated 522 pp. Binding is torn around the hinges, and spine, and a piece is missing from top of spine. Also, some wear and niches at the edges, and some foxing. Text is fairly clean. This work was also published in London in the same year, under a slightly different title. The folding map illustrating the... Read More
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Eldorado; Or Adventures in the Path of Empire: Comprising a Voyage to California, via Panama: Life in San Francisco and Monterey: Picture of the Gold Region, Experiences of Mexican Travel
by Taylor, Bayard
8vo, 2 volumes, later ¾ morocco, illustrated with 8 tinted lithographic plates, 251, 247pp.Titles and frontispieces bleached, else significant foxing throughout. Bookplate on front pastedowns. Solid set overall. 'Eldorado' is considered one of the best contemporary accounts of the California gold rush by a highly renowned traveler. Taylor had a great eye for detail, and shares some fascinating experiences in... Read More
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The Negro in Science.
by Taylor, Julius H. Editor.
8vo, original cloth binding, gilt title on spine, 192 pp. Very slight edgewear, and normal aging; otherwise very good plus. A scarce and uncommon title that was published by a small essentially black college. Considering when this was published, at a time the "civil rights movement' was coming into its own, this has to be viewed as a groundbreaking title.... Read More
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Wyatt Earp: The Life Behind the Legend.
by Tefertiller, Casey.
8vo, hardcover, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 403 pp. Dust jacket and contents in near mint condition. Engaging bography of the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp.
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A Reply to Mr. Cooke's Pamphlet, "The Electric Telegraph; was it Invented by Professor Wheatstone?"
by [Telegraph].
8vo, pamphlet, later leather spine and cloth, gilt spine with spine label, 74 pp. Some browning and aging, title with some staining and soiling, small ink stain through first couple of pages, first few pages with a small chip in upper corner; otherwise very good in an attractive binding. This pamphlet concerns a debate on the roles of Charles Wheatstone... Read More
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History of Southeastern Dakota. Its Settlement and Growth…
by [Dakota Territory].
8vo, original brown cloth, spine with gilt lettering, 392 [8] pp. Rebacked with original spine laid down, corners showing, some warp marks on cover, normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. Somewhat scarce history of Dakota, covering the territory generally, but also county by county. Includes information on who originally settled there, and what their origins might be. Speculates that... Read More
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Scream from the American Eagle in Dakota 1882 & 1883.
by [Dakota Territory].
Two editions. 12 pages, including wrappers, the earlier issue lacking the rear wrapper. Map on the rear wrapper of the 1883 issue of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. Pamphlet, square 8vo, (8x6") original pictorial wrappers, illustrated. Both issues worn, a couple of minor edge chips, some minor staining, 1882 issue lacking rear wrappers, 1883 issue disbound; good otherwise.... Read More
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Memorial of the Legislative Assembly of Oregon Territory, Relative to Their present Situation and Wants.
by [Oregon Territory].
Pamphlet, 8vo disbound, 26 pp. Last leaf detached with some paper loss along gutter, but not affecting text. Early ink notation on first leaf, normal aging and toning, and ink notation on first leaf. Overall very good. Eberstadt describes this document as “invaluable”. While it contains a lot of information about the “Whitman captivity”, its real value rests in... Read More
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