Treaty Between the United States of America and the Blackfeet Band of Dakota Sioux Indians. Concluded October 19, 1865. Ratification Advised, with Amendment, March 15, 1866. Proclaimed March 17, 1866
by Indian Treaty
Pamphlet, folio 912x8), unbound 6pp. + blank leaf. Some marginal darkening, otherwise near fine to fine. According to the treaty, the main part of the deal is that the fierce Blackfeet agree to become peaceful and acknowledge the jurisdiction of the U.S. Government over trade and routes. Seems that they also had to withdraw from some routes and lands.... Read More
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Treaty Between the United States of America and the O’Gallala Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians. Concluded October 28, 1865. Ratification Advised with Amendment, March 5, 1866. Proclaimed March 17, 1866
by [Indian Treaty]
Pamphlet, small folio, (11 ¾ x 8) 6 pp. plus blank leaf. One very small marginal stain, minor aging; about fine According to this treaty the O’Gallala Sioux would agree to cease hostilities against the whites and other Indian tribes for a sum of $10,000 annually for 20 years. They were not allowed to attack another tribe, unless they were... Read More
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Statistics, Etc., of the Indian Tribes.
by [Indian Tribes].
Pamphlet, 8vo, dbd, removed, 23 pp. Removed and disbound, minor browning and aging; otherwise very good. This is a report of Congressman Jacob Thompson from the Committee on Indian Affairs. Statistics include population of various tribes by age and gender, and at various locations. There is also information of the agricultural output and holdings of the tribes, and the number... Read More
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Pioneer Imprints From Fifty States.
by Trienens, Roger J.
Square 8vo, original black cloth with title on front cover and spine, no dj, Library of Congress seal on back cover, illustrated, 87 pp. Slight wear at extremities, internally bright and clean; near fine. This is a handsome copy of this title, which includes samples of early printings from each state. The preface points out that you can view each... Read More
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Manuscript Quartermaster Report and printed document relating to "Colored Troops" of the Union Army during the Civil War (two items). Eastport,
by [Colored Troops]
Manuscript Quartermaster Report and printed document relating to "Colored Troops" of the Union Army during the Civil War (two items). Eastport, Mississippi and Philadelphia, ca.1864 and 1865. Nelson, Lt. George Francis, Assistant Quartermaster, 13th US Colored Troops. Eastport, Mississippi, February 22, 1865. Autograph Document Signed: Daily Report of Quartermaster Stores. 7pp. 7½x12½", folded to 3x8" and tied at the top... Read More
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Ministers Considered as Fellow-Workers, Who Should be Comforters to Each Other, In the Kingdom of God. A Sermon Preached Before the Ministers of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New England…
by Tucker, John.
Pamphlet, 8vo, half title, 28 pp. Removed, dbd, piece missing from lower portion of half title, but not affecting text, first nine pages stained, normal aging and toning, some corner folds While it does not appear a lot is known about Tucker (1719-1792), there are several titles credited to him in Shipton & Mooney. In this work Tucker encourages ministers... Read More
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The Natural History of Smithtown: A Monograph on the Zoology & Botany of the Township of Smithtown.
by Turrell, Loring W.
8vo, black cloth, silver title label on top cover, errata slip tipped in, illustrated, 89 pp. Slight shelf wear; otherwise near fine. This privately printed title (No. 67 of 200 copies) was originally going to focus on ornithology. However, while all the black and white woodcuts are of birds, the author indicates discussion would also cover bird habitat, and topographical... Read More
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War, Racism, the Movement: As We See It
by Tyner, Jarvis.
Pamphlet, 8vo, 24 pp., pictorial self-wrappers, saddle stitched. Cover worn, with pen marks; top and bottom spine tips a bit torn, no loss; very good. Pamphlet decrying the Vietnam War and the imperialist and racist culture of the United States which enabled it. The text of a speech delivered by Jarvis Tyner to the W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America... Read More
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Guida D'Italia Umbria.
by [Umbria].
Small 8vo, red cloth, gilt lettering on spine and cover, Illustrated, 392 pp. Spine a little faded, signature on front endpaper, normal aging and browning to contents, a couple os signatures a little loose, but still firm; otherwise very good. Attractive Umbrian guidebook guidebook with more than a dozen maps.
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Thomas Paine and the Clarion Call for American Independence.
by Unger, Harlow Giles.
8vo, hardcover, gilt title on spine, dust jacket, illustrated, 315 pp. Very slight edgewear to dj, close to excellenat condition, contents near fine. Considered an excellent biography of Paine.
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1886. Strictly private. For Subscribers Only. American Mercantile Union Confidential Reference Book, for San Francisco, Oakland and Vicinity, Compiled in the Interest of the Retail Trade
by [American Mercantile Union]
Tall 8vo, leather spine and gilt lettered cloth, brad bound, 197 pp. (about half are blank for additions). Agreement for book is pasted down to back of front cover. Spine very rubbed, ends worn and chipped, corners showing, scattered penciled marks and drawings, normal aging,; about very good. This is a very unusual and rare finance item. Before Standard &... Read More
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Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States…
by [United States Navy].
Pamphlet, small 8vo, original blue wrappers, 136 pp. Front cover chipped and torn around the edges, but not affecting title text. Normal aging and toning; otherwise very good. This register was printed at the order of the Secretary of the Navy, which was required by The Unites States Senate in a resolution that goes back to 1815.The register provides... Read More
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Printing Types: Their History Forms and Use - A Study in Survivals, in two Volumes.
by Updike, Daniel Berkeley.
8vo, two volume set, paperback, illustrated, 292, 326 pp. Some normal agingvery slight corner folds, otherwise very good. Covers printing types from their invention to the 1800s.
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Life Explorations and Public Service of John Charles Fremont.
by Upham, Charles Wentworth.
12mo, original blindstamped green cloth, spine lettered in gilt, illustrated with steel-engraved portrait of Fremont and 13 wood-engraved plates, 356 pp. Spine ends rubbed and frayed, corners a bit bumped, wood-engraved plates darkened, frontispiece foxed; otherwise very good plus. This copy seems to be a variant issue, with Upham's name on the title page, but lacking the appendix. Wagner-Camp indicates... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1954.
by [U.S. Camera].
Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 424 pp. No dust jacket, spine slightly faded, normal aging; otherwise very good. Edited by T. J. Maloney, this edition includes work by Ansel Adams, Ray Atkeson, Wayne Miller, and Don Ultang. Photos include coverage of the Korean War, the Berlin Riots, UN General Assembly, and conquering Mt.... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1955
by [U.S. Camera].
Stated First Edition. Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 315 pp. No dust jacket, normal aging; otherwise very good. Edited by T. J. Maloney, this edition includes work by Ansel Adams, color photos of H bomb, and a number of artistic nudes, some in color..
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U.S. Camera 1958.
by [U.S. Camera].
Large 4to, white cloth, with red and blue lettering on top cover and spine, red cloth, illustrated, 302 pp. No dust jacket, some soiling to covers, slight edgewear, normal aging; very good. This issue includes photos of New York, navy ships and a number of artistic nudes.
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U.S. Camera 1951.
by [U.S. Camera].
Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 420 pp. No dust jacket, spine faded, normal aging; otherwise very good. Edited by T. J. Maloney, this edition includes some incredible early coverage of the Korean War. Some celebrities of the day are featured, including actresses Gloria Swanson and Marlene Dietrich. Many everyday life shots are... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1947.
by [U.S. Camera].
Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 392 pp. No dust jacket, normal aging; very good plus condition. This edition includes early photographs of the Bikini Atoll atomic bomb explosion. A lot of material on post war in America, including photos on the shortages and Black Market, the Nuremberg trails, demobilization of troops, the Tokyo... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1946.
by [U.S. Camera].
[U.S. Camera]. U.S. Camera 1946. New York: Duell, Sloan & Pearce, 1945. Stated First Edition. Large 4to, red cloth, title on top cover and spine, illustrated, dust jacket flap included in front, 432 pp. No dust jacket, library plate on front pastedown, slightly bent, normal aging; otherwise very good. Edited by T. J. Maloney, this installment is loaded with WWII... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1951.
by [U.S. Camera].
[U.S. Camera]. U.S. Camera 1951 New York: U.S. Camera Publishing Corp., 1950. Stated First Edition. Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 420 pp. No dust jacket, spine faded, a couple of narrow marks on back cover, normal aging; otherwise very good. Edited by T. J. Maloney, this edition includes some incredible early coverage of... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1957.
by [U.S. Camera].
Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on spine, illustrated, 287 pp. No dust jacket, some staining or traces of white paint to rear cover, slight edgewear, normal aging; very good. This issue includes some color photographs, and a number of artistic nudes. News items include H-Bomb explosion, photos of President Eisenhower, many sports photos of the day, and many shots... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1953.
by [U.S. Camera].
Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 384 pp. No dust jacket, spine faded, slight edge wear, normal aging; otherwise very good. Edited by T. J. Maloney, this edition includes work by four French photographers, Ansel Adams, Ray Atkeson, and Wayne Miller. Personalities featured include John L. Lewis, Albert Einstein, Eva Peron, General Dwight D.... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1949.
by [U.S. Camera].
Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 392 pp. No dust jacket, normal aging; otherwise very good plus. Edited by T. J. Maloney, this edition includes some exotic photography and lots of material on everyday life in the late 1940s. This installment includes a series of shots of Fiorello H. La Guardia, some color photography,... Read More
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U.S. Camera 1947.
by [U.S. Camera].
Large 4to, red cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated, 392 pp. No dust jacket, normal aging; very good plus condition. This edition includes early photographs of the Bikini Atoll atomic bomb explosion. A lot of material on post war in America, including photos on the shortages and Black Market, the Nuremberg trails, demobilization of troops, the Tokyo... Read More
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