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The Gallery of Illustrious Americans. Containing the Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Twenty-Four of the Most Eminent Citizens of the Republic, Since the Death of Washington by Lester C. Edwards (editor), Matthew B. Brady (photographer) Francis d'Avignon (lithographer) - 1850
by Lester C. Edwards (editor), Matthew B. Brady (photographer) Francis d'Avignon (lithographer)
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The Gallery of Illustrious Americans. Containing the Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Twenty-Four of the Most Eminent Citizens of the Republic, Since the Death of Washington
by Lester C. Edwards (editor), Matthew B. Brady (photographer) Francis d'Avignon (lithographer)
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26, [i] leaves. 12 sur blanc lithographs. Midnight blue cloth boards with gilt title and elaborate decoration to detached front cover. Losses to spine, particularly at head and tail. Losses to fore edges and corners. All edges heavily gilt. Scattered foxing. First gathering loose. Complete with 12 striking lithographs by Francis d'Avignon made from daguerreotypes by Matthew Brady of Gen. Zachary Taylor, J.C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Silas Wright, Henry Clay, John C. Fremont, John J. Audubon, W.H. Prescott, Gen. Winfield Scott, President Fillmore, William E. Channing and Lewis Cass; some of which bear blind stamp of Brady, D'Avignon & Co. to lower margin. Without previous owners' names or other markings. A rare complete copy of an often dismembered book.; Lithographs; Folio 13" - 23" tall; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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- Illustrator Francis d' Avignon
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- Publisher M.B. Brady, F. D'Avignon, C.E. Lester
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- Date Published 1850
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Vanity Fair 1924 June Magazine
by D.H. Lawrence; George Bernard Shaw et al.
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The Zartman Family. First Edition, 1909.
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In addition to being much scarcer, the first edition contains approximately two hundred photographs on coated stock not to be found in the more common second edition. A fine copy in professionally bound red quarter morocco over patterned boards ; xvi, 431 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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Executive Papers. A Publication of The Hereditary Order of the Families of the Presidents and First Ladies of America
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America. Very Good. First Edition. Paperback. 9 stapled wraps. Issues 3 - 11, years 2006 - 2015. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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This original nineteenth century gouache is possibly a proposal for McCormick's Advance Reaper. Depicted are cherubs riding moths with the foremost cherub holding a bundle of wheat in one hand and a golden sickle raised in the other. Around the cherubs are what appear to be yellow fringed tulips. Frame: 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches. Image: 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches. Recent mahogany frame.
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Judge Magazine, July 7, 1888 - December 8, 1888
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Volumes 14 & 15, 26 issues, whole numbers 351-376, plus 45 page Christmas Supplement. Half black calf over pebbled boards. Nice smyth sewn binding allowing for flat opening.
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Executive Papers. A Publication of The Hereditary Order of the Families of the Presidents and First Ladies of America
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Life Amongst the Modocs: Unwritten History.
by Joaquin Miller
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London: Richard Bentley and Son. Very Good. 1873. Half red morocco. First Edition precedes the American. "This book represents the best of Miller's forceful, vigorous style. An advocate of the cause of the Modocs, Miller lived with them in a quixotic attempt to form an Indian republic among the Pit River Indians, the Klamaths, Shastas, and Modocs. Includes Miller's romance with Paquita, the Modoc squaw who helped him escape from jail and was killed by soldiers for her efforts." (Zamorano LXXX, 40) Howes M-608. Nicely bound in half grained red morocco with particulars to spine. Archival gutter reinforcements to initial pages (see image). Handsomely bound copy of a frail book.; 8vo ; Additional images and further information provided upon request. ; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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Antioch College Program
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Includes Antioch College Bulletin: Supplementary Information for Prospective Students 1935 - 36.
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Descriptive Book of Thieves
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Approximately 3200 booking records (approximately 20 of which have been contemporaneously blotted-out) numbered 37888 to 41109 accompanied by individual 2 x 3 inches photographs and description of the person and their alleged crime. Full brown cloth. Front board separated at hinge (see image). Marbled endpapers. Index of names in alphabetical order. Lacking page 289/290. Heavy shelf wear given the size, weight and regular usage; moisture mark to lower edge. [52], 358 pp. 16.5 x 19.65 in.; 24 pounds (10.8 Kilo)
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The Gallery of Illustrious Americans, containing the portraits and biographical sketches of twenty-four of the most eminent citizens of the American Republic, since the death of Washington. From daguerreotypes by Brady - engraved by d'Avignon
by Brady, Mathew B. (c.1823-1896, photographer). - Charles Edwards LESTER (1815-1889, editor)
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New York: M.B.Brady, F.d'Avignon, C.Edwards Lester, 1850. First edition. 1st series only (all published), Letterpress presentation, title and salutation leaves. 12 lithographic portraits on india paper, mounted as issued, by d'Avignon after daguerreotypes by Brady (11) and a painting by S. Gambardella (1). Each plate with the publisher's blindstamp in the lower margin, as issued. List of plates in the rear. Folio. Publisher's blue cloth gilt, rebacked, minor wear at board edges. Some foxing as usual. Provenance: Isaac Hutchins Cady (signature and 19th century family inscriptions). First edition. 1st series only (all published), Letterpress presentation, title and salutation leaves. 12 lithographic portraits on india paper, mounted as issued, by d'Avignon after daguerreotypes by Brady (11) and a painting by S. Gambardella (1). Each plate with the publisher's blindstamp in the lower margin, as issued. List of plates in the rear. Folio. A complete example of this famous and rare book, a series of…
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Attempt on Roosevelt Life
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole
by Engle, Joanna
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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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DOLLY MADISON: WOMEN OF COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1886. First Edition . Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book is in G condition with light rubbing to edges, cocked spine, bumping & fraying to spine ends, pencil marking to FFE, owner's name to title page, a couple of small tears to title page else still a bright and solid copy. SA 6/21
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The Treasure Of Sierra Madre
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Traven, B. : The Treasure Of Sierra Madre. 1994 THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE-PRINT EDITION. Thorndike, Maine. EXLIB. Good/ No DJ if issued. ISBN0786201002. 533 pages. 5 ¾ X 8 ¾. Summary: "The story of three American adventurers who search for a lost gold mine in the mountains of Mexico. A tale of 'gold fever' and desperate greed." Basis for the Humphrey Bogart, John Houston film of the same name.
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Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey: Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River
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YE Gallon Press, 1970. Limited Edition. #499/605. VG. Interior is tight, clean, and free of ownership marks except for one penciled notation on the flyleaf. Cloth boards show shelf and handling wear with light soiling, edge, corner, and spine wear. Overall a solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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Grant Wood and Marvin Cone : Artists of an Era
by Hazel E. Brown
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Ames: Iowa State University Press, 1972. Hardcover. First Edition (stated). Flat signed and dated by author on FFEP and Inscribed by author to a friend on half-title page. Near Fine book in a Very Good jacket. Interior pristine except for author's inscription and signature. Spine straight and tight. Jacket shows light rubbing, light chipping at spine head, and light reading wear to edges. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. xi + 150 pages. illus. A reflection of the relationships of two artists -- Grant Wood (1891-1942) and Marvin Cone (1891-1965) -- with the community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A loving biography by a woman who knew them both. Laid-in are two letters to the editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette; one from Woods' sister, and another from a friend of Woods and the author.
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BOSTON ~ 150 VIEWS: One Hundred and Fifty Glimpses of Boston and Historical Surroundings
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Union News Company , New York and Boston, circa 1910, Very Good Stapled Softcover, 50 pages, 10" x 7", 150 photographs of Boston points of interest, landmarks, buildings, bridges, street views and more.
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Samuel The Seeker
by Sinclair, Upton
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Sinclair, Upton. Samuel, The Seeker Copyright 1910. Apparently published by author. No publisher stated. First Edition. States printed at Western Printing and Lithography, Racine, WI. Yellow Boards with black titling. Used. Very Good/ No Dj is Included. Rare/Scarce. A nice copy.
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Readin' 'Ritin' 'Rithmetic: Northern San Luis Obispo County Area One-Room Schools; Memories, Photos
by Anderson, Carilyn M. And Franklin, Harold A. And Nelson, Bonnie K. And Radford, Milene F. And Dollen
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El Paso de Robles Area Pioneer Museum. Very Good. 2004. No Edition Stated. Softcover. 1929117094 . Light edgewear, corners of book have light curl, small indentation to front cover; b/w photos; 172 pages .
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The DOs and DON'Ts of Yesterday: Little Book of Early American Know-How
by Eric Sloane
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Illustrated with pen/ink images Sloane is known for. (2) books,a yellow and an orange (18x12cm) with gilt title on covers and spines. Paper title on dark red slipcase with signature of author. Slipcase has very minor wear to bottom fore edge.
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