The History of San Jose and Surroundings, with Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers by Hall, Frederic - 1871

Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1892. First edition. Hardcover. Fair. 8vo, 6 x 9.5, vi + 684 pages. A well-researched genealogical history of the Stiles family, primarily the family of Robert Stiles of Rowley (1639) through nine generations (534 pages) and the family of William Stiles of Dover (before 1715) through seven generations (28 pages). The volume includes essays by Henry R. Stiles on the origins of the family and name (six pages) and the Stiles family in England (61 pages). Clean interior on high quality paper, in need of rebinding. Boards are present and attached to the book block, but the back strip is completely torn off and the spine is broken completely in one place and mostly broken in a second. If not replaced, the existing binding could be easily repaired using existing materials.

Book is in Very Good condition but the leather cover is fragile/Fair. All around gilt, spine is very worn and the hinges are cracked with the covers almost detached. 771 pages plus transportation. Also includes portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the U.S. and Governors of the State. A very large book, additional shipping outside the continental U.S.A.

New York: The Financial Directory Association, 1903. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Xxx1v, 338 Pp. Red Cloth, White Lettering. Unstated Second Edition Copyright 1903. Wear, Spine Faded, Contents Clean. Ownership Signature Of Colonel Adolphus S. Hubbard Of San Francisco, Former President Of The California Society Of The Sar, Later The Long-Time Secretary Of The California Historical Society, And With A Presentation Letter To Him From The Publishers, Dated January 8, 1904. With A Small Stamp Of The California Historical Society, And Traces Of Removal Of Paper [Bookplates Or Letters] At Left Edges Of Front Endpapers. A Comprehensive And Well-Researched Compilation Of The Names, City Of Residence, And Primary Business Interests Of All Persons Then Resident In The U.S. Who Were Known To Be Worth $300,000 Or More; Names Organized By City And State. The Most Comprehensive Resource Of Such Information On Personal Wealth By That Date [The 1892 And 1900 Lists Of Millionaires In The Us… Read More

Committee For The Family, West Chester, PA, 1900; First Edition; 8vo, 693 pages; maroon cloth boards; gilt titles; top edges gilt. Detailed genealogy of the Darlington family from 1580 origins in Great Britain to date of publication. An historic American family, the Darlingtons first established themselves in America in 1711 with their arrival from Darnall, Cheshire, England, at Chester County, Pennsylvania, where they soon set about to distinguish themselves. A copious work, comprised of 580 pages of genealogical text plus an exhaustive 113 page alphabetical index of family members by surname and Christian name at the back. Includes a full-page b&w engraved place of the Darlington coat of arms,with guard tissue. Compiled by Gilbert Cope, engaged by the Darlington family in 1894 for the purpose. Former copy of Helen Darlington, great-great granddaughter of Dr. William P. Darlington of West Chester (1782-1863) noted early Pennsylvania physician and Congressman, who was author, among other things, of… Read More

New Haven, Conn.: Staford Printing Co.. Very Good. 1892. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean black embossed cloth with bright gilt title on front cover. Interior of text is tight, clean & intact. Illustrated with photographs of Thomas Edward and Eber Bartlett. Index of Christian and Surnames. Original Armorial Coat of Arms and the present Coat of Arms. Genealogy (Bartlett) ; Portrait Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 112 pages .

Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1892. First edition. Hardcover. Fair. 8vo, 6 x 9.5, vi + 684 pages. A well-researched genealogical history of the Stiles family, primarily the family of Robert Stiles of Rowley (1639) through nine generations (534 pages) and the family of William Stiles of Dover (before 1715) through seven generations (28 pages). The volume includes essays by Henry R. Stiles on the origins of the family and name (six pages) and the Stiles family in England (61 pages). Clean interior on high quality paper, in need of rebinding. Boards are present and attached to the book block, but the back strip is completely torn off and the spine is broken completely in one place and mostly broken in a second. If not replaced, the existing binding could be easily repaired using existing materials.

Book is in Very Good condition but the leather cover is fragile/Fair. All around gilt, spine is very worn and the hinges are cracked with the covers almost detached. 771 pages plus transportation. Also includes portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the U.S. and Governors of the State. A very large book, additional shipping outside the continental U.S.A.

New York: The Financial Directory Association, 1903. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Xxx1v, 338 Pp. Red Cloth, White Lettering. Unstated Second Edition Copyright 1903. Wear, Spine Faded, Contents Clean. Ownership Signature Of Colonel Adolphus S. Hubbard Of San Francisco, Former President Of The California Society Of The Sar, Later The Long-Time Secretary Of The California Historical Society, And With A Presentation Letter To Him From The Publishers, Dated January 8, 1904. With A Small Stamp Of The California Historical Society, And Traces Of Removal Of Paper [Bookplates Or Letters] At Left Edges Of Front Endpapers. A Comprehensive And Well-Researched Compilation Of The Names, City Of Residence, And Primary Business Interests Of All Persons Then Resident In The U.S. Who Were Known To Be Worth $300,000 Or More; Names Organized By City And State. The Most Comprehensive Resource Of Such Information On Personal Wealth By That Date [The 1892 And 1900 Lists Of Millionaires In The Us… Read More

Committee For The Family, West Chester, PA, 1900; First Edition; 8vo, 693 pages; maroon cloth boards; gilt titles; top edges gilt. Detailed genealogy of the Darlington family from 1580 origins in Great Britain to date of publication. An historic American family, the Darlingtons first established themselves in America in 1711 with their arrival from Darnall, Cheshire, England, at Chester County, Pennsylvania, where they soon set about to distinguish themselves. A copious work, comprised of 580 pages of genealogical text plus an exhaustive 113 page alphabetical index of family members by surname and Christian name at the back. Includes a full-page b&w engraved place of the Darlington coat of arms,with guard tissue. Compiled by Gilbert Cope, engaged by the Darlington family in 1894 for the purpose. Former copy of Helen Darlington, great-great granddaughter of Dr. William P. Darlington of West Chester (1782-1863) noted early Pennsylvania physician and Congressman, who was author, among other things, of… Read More

New Haven, Conn.: Staford Printing Co.. Very Good. 1892. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean black embossed cloth with bright gilt title on front cover. Interior of text is tight, clean & intact. Illustrated with photographs of Thomas Edward and Eber Bartlett. Index of Christian and Surnames. Original Armorial Coat of Arms and the present Coat of Arms. Genealogy (Bartlett) ; Portrait Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 112 pages .