An Address of Members of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States to their Constituents, on the Subject of the War with Great Britain
by [War of 1812]
Pamphlet removed 8vo, 32 pp. Early signature on title page, partially disbound, last eight pages are completely separated from the rest of pamphlet. Some heavy foxing to a few pages, and there are some chips and tears at the extremities, not affecting text. These pamphlet reviews the causes of the War of 1812, but carries a strong anti-war... Read More
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Report, In Part, Of The Committee Appointed On So Much Of The President’s Message As Respects Our Foreign Relations. November 22, 1808…
by [War of 1812].
Pamphlet 8vo, paperbound 16 pp. Partially disbound, but still in tact. Normal aging and browning, with some chips and folds at the extremities. Also, slight fold at the center, and early owner’s signature on title page. About very good. Very interesting pamphlet prepared during the Madison administration that takes a look at the challenges facing a new country. For the... Read More
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United States of America War Ration Books.
by [War Ration Books].
Eight partially used ration coupon books from World War II. Includes stamps, and instructions, books 1-4 for two people. Includes original envelope, some remaining stamps. Envelope with a couple of tears, and some staining, normal aging and some staining, ink identification information on books. Two sets of ration coupon books (books I-IV) in the original envelope for Basil and Lena... Read More
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Report Of The Birds Of Pennsylvania Plates
by Warren, Benjamin Harry.
8vo, over 70 plates from this work, all in color. Edges a little rough because of removal, still planty of margins, some minor soiling to a few, a little darkening around some edges, a few minor chips and tears on some; otherwise in good or better condition. Plenty of birds of prey in this group.
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Warren’s Common School Geography. New England Edition.
by Warren, D.M.
Square 4to (12" x 10"), original pictorial boards with cloth spine, illustrated, 114, {1], 34 pp. Covers faded and worn, spine with some tears and a couple of small some pieces missing, newspaper clippings pasted on front endpapers and pastedown, a couple of margin tears, some foxing, aging and staining, a piece missing from the map of Asia.... Read More
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James Cagney: The Authorized Biography
by Warren, Doug, & Cagney, James.
8vo, cloth, hardcover, dust jacket, illustrated, 239 pp. Dust jacket with some chips and tears, mostly at the edges, still in decent condition, contents bright and clean.Wonderful bio about one of Hollywood's most fanous stars. Stock image photo included.
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Revolutionary War Depreciation of Pay Document.
by [Revolutionary War].
A one page partially printed and manuscript folio sheet (13" x 8 1/4"), considerable manuscript text on the reverse. Some browning and aging, a few tiny chips or holes at folds, top edge with a couple of nicks; otherwise very good. This document basically transfers pay owed to William Champlin of Rensselaer County New York, who served under Colonel Robert... Read More
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American Account of the Battle of Camden. From the New Jersey Gazette, September 13th-in The London Chronicle.
by [Revolutionary War].
Entire issue, small folio (8 1/2" x 11 1/2"), removed, disbound, 473-480 pp. slight offsetting, A few small holes affecting a some letters, holes look like a slight tear in right column, some aging and browning; otherwise about very good. At the Battle of Camden in South Carolina the Americans suffered a major defeat at the hands of the British.... Read More
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Revolutionary War Manuscript Payment Document.
by [Revolutionary War].
One page folio sheet (15" x 9"), docketed, about ten short lines of text. Some aging and browning, folds; otherwise very good or better. This is a manuscript document for payment to the Wethersfield Connecticut Selectmen for payment for clothing and the transportation of clothing and some other items to the Continental Army dated "March 5th, 1781." The amount of... Read More
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A New Negro for a New Century…
by Washington, Booker T
Thick 8vo, cloth with photographic inset of Washington, illustrated 428 pp. Binding slightly soiled and worn, several pages from first signature are loose, and top cover joint somewhat weak. Also, some internal spotting and foxing, but in good condition overall. The introduction describes some of the progress made by Negroes over the past century. However, despite significant improvement... Read More
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The Last Will and Testament of George Washington of Mount Vernon.
by Washington, George.
Pamphlet, 8vo, original printed wrappers, portrait of Washington frontispiece, 65 pp. Spine frayed and wrappers almost detached, some chips and folds of wrappers, a little creasing, first few pages, including title are torn in the lower margin, last page with a small piece missing affecting two letters, rubber stamp at bottom of front wrapper; otherwise in good condition. This... Read More
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The Massachusetts Magazine: or, Monthly Museum of Knowledge and Rational Entertainment.
by [Washington, George].
Pamphlet, 8vo, disbound, and removed [2], 259-328 pp. Engraved music and illustration. Volume 1, No. V (May 1789). Foxing, dampstains, aging, and toning, blindstamp to title/contents page cover, disbound, maybe missing official title page and an unrelated illustration; otherwise almost very good. Early coverage of the first inauguration of the first President of the United States. With long detailed accounts... Read More
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Cautions To Young Persons Concerning Health… Showing The Evil Tendency Of The Use Tobacco…
by Waterhouse, Benjamin MD
8vo, pamphlet, removed dbd, 40 pp. Last page almost detached, some chips and wear at extremities, paper a bit brittle, some foxing and browning; otherwise very good. Originally published in 1804, this anti-smoking pamphlet draws attention to the medical problems associated with tobacco use at that time. Stomach problems and headaches were believed to be side effects of smoking or... Read More
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The Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts.
by Watts, Isaac.
Small 8vo, leather, leather label with gilt lettering on spine, 496, 156 pp. Lacking title page and front endpapers, some soiling and foxing, one or two pages with crease folds, still contents are generally clean; binding a little worn, but in nice shape overall. Almost appears that there are two books bound together, but unclear if it wasn't designed that... Read More
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The Psalms of David, Imitated in the Language of the New Testament; and Applied to the Christian State of Worship.
by Watts, Isaac.
12mo, original calf over wooden boards, 312 pp. Rubbing, wear, and some discoloration to covers and extremities, contents well soiled from use, a good deal of staining, darkening, and aging, lacks rear endpapers, front endpapers, with notes and previous owner's name; still a decent copy. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was born in Southampton, and was a noted minister and writer. He... Read More
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Horae Lyricae, Poems Chiefly of the Lyric Kind.
by Watts, Isaac
12mo contemporary sheep, 219 pp. Binding shows some wear, and top hinge is a little weak. Lacks front endpaper, hole in rear endpaper. Some foxing and soiling, and early owner’s ink inscriptions on back of title and rear endpapers; otherwise very good. Isaac Watt (1674-1748) was regarded as the “father of the English hymn.” While he was reported to have... Read More
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The Effects of Nuclear Weapons.
by [Nuclear Weapons].
Large 8vo, softcover, illustrated, 579 pp. Lower spine and bottom front cover chipped and missing a small portion, paper fragile, some aging; otherwise fair to good condition. Published by the government, and edited by Samuel Glasstone, this work tells the reader everything they need to know about nuclear weapons. Illustrated with photographs and charts to make sure you get the... Read More
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Racing Calendar: Containing an Account of the Plates, Matches, and Sweepstakes, Run for in Great-Britain and Ireland, in the Year 1794…
by Weatherby, Edward and James.
12mo, leather with spine label, 374 pp. Top hinge cracked, but still reasonably firm, rubbed, extremities with some wear, rubber stamp on front and rear endpapers, owners note on front endpaper one signature slightly sprung; otherwise about very good. Weatherby's Racing Calendar was produced for many years. It contains a wealth of information on horse racing, including race locations, a... Read More
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Buffalo Land: An Authentic Account of the Discoveries, Adventures, and Mishaps of a Scientific and Sporting Party in the Wild West…
by Webb, W.E
8vo, original decorated cloth, gilt illustration on top cover, illustrated, 503 pp. Top and bottom of spine frayed, top of spine a bit torn, some wear to extremities, normal aging and toning; otherwise very good.Dr. William Edward Webb (c1839-1915) seems to have been a land developer who wrote this book for the promotional benefit of the Kansa Pacific Railroad.... Read More
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Collection of 21 Political Pamphlets.
by Webster, Daniel, et al.
8vo, leather spine and tips with marbled boards, some illustrations, gilt lines on spine. Light edge wear, some cracking to leather spine, remnant of small label on spine, manuscript index on front pastedown, ink number at the foot of second page, scattered light foxing, a couple of pages trimmed close with slight letter loss, occasional staining; otherwise very good. This... Read More
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The American Spelling Book.
by Webster, Noah.
Small 8vo, leather spine, cloth with cardboard covers, 168 pp. Spine ends chipped and worn, front joint cracked and tender, corners showing, covers a little warped, some aging, browning, and staining, but internally in very good condition. Noah Webster (1758-1843) first introduced his spelling book in 1783, and it would become the basic schoolbook for children in early 19th century... Read More
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An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking…
by Webster, Noah.
16mo, leather spine with blue paper covered boards, 240 pp .Lacks endpapers, binding worn and somewhat stained, hinges tender, but in tact, foxing and staining throughout; good overall. Noah Webster (1758-1843) introduced his spelling books in 1783, and they would become the basic school book for children in early 19th century America. Revised many times by Webster, it would teach... Read More
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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. New York, Saturday, August 25, 1866. Vol. X. No. 504.
by [Harper’s Weekly].
Folio, newspaper, illustrated, 529-544 pp. Chips, small tears and folds in margins and edges, soiling and darkening to front cover, normal aging and browning to contents; otherwise about good. A good portion of this issue is dedicated to the July 30, 1866 riot in New Orleans. Violence erupted when freed blacks were permitted to parade in the city, and southern... Read More
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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. New York, Saturday, July 14, 1866. Vol. X. No, 498.
by [Harper’s Weekly].
Newspaper, illustrated, 433-448 pp. Chips, small tears and folds in margins, spine and edges, some aging and browning to contents, despite the ragged appearance around the edges; content is in basically good shape. While there are a number of interesting illustrations in this issue, the most significant is a full page engraving by Thomas Nast on the Uprising in Italy.... Read More
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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. New York, Saturday, September 11, 1880. Vol. XXIV. No. 1237
by [Harper’s Weekly].
Folio, newspaper, illustrated, 578-592 pp. Chips and small tears in margins, a little soiling and staining, some aging and browning. Partially uncut, and some pages were probably never looked at; otherwise very good. This is a Thomas Nast issue with two full page, including the cover, and one smaller cartoon on the rear cover. The cover cartoon relates to... Read More
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