Search Results: Titles starting with C from Peninsula Books

Medina, OH: Alvin Staufer. Very Good- in Fair dust jacket. 1965. Hardcover. This indepth study covers the different classes of C&O locomotives are covered in detail; all with multiple photos of the engines. Original publisher's black cloth pebbled covers with gilt spine and cover lettering. There is a little rippling to the foredge of pages, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket is complete, but has edgewear and the front flap is nearly separated at the fold-over, and the rear flaps is also tender. ; B&W Photos & Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 351 pages .

Traverse City: SMD Books. Fine with no dust jacket. 2007. First Edition. Softcover. 0979843200 . SIGNED and inscribed by the author on the front end paper. Autobiography of Father Walter Marek who was born in 1918 in Prague, escaped from Communist authorities after World War II and immigrated to America where he served as a priest in several northern Michigan cities. He was also involved in the Blue Lake Music Camp. This is nice clean and crisp copy that appears to have been unread. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 95 pages; Signed by Author .

Traverse City: SMD Books. Fine with no dust jacket. 2007. First Edition. Softcover. 0979843200 . SIGNED and inscribed by the author on the front end paper. Autobiography of Father Walter Marek who was born in 1918 in Prague, escaped from Communist authorities after World War II and immigrated to America where he served as a priest in several northern Michigan cities. He was also involved in the Blue Lake Music Camp. This is nice clean and crisp copy that appears to have been unread. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 95 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: E. P. Dutton. Very Good+ in Good+ dust jacket. 1977. Second Edition. Hardcover. 0525072993 . This book contains a wealth of information on one of the world's iconic automobiles, and was done in conjunction with the editors of Automobile Quarterly. Contains authoritative text, and over 230 illustrations. There is a general index as well as an illustration index in the rear. Cadillac production data from 1902 - 1976. Original burgandy faux leather covers with gilt spine lettering. There is a brief 3 line Christmas note on the front free end paper, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. There is some marginal wear to the dust jacket, but it is still presentable and now in a protective, removable, acetate cover. This is a rectangular 8vo size book 9" x 10" ; Automobile Quarterly Library Series; Color & B&W Photos; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 447 pages .

Paris: Chene. Very Good+. 1977. Softcover. 2851081268 . Contains 80 color photos of Paris cafes--one photo per page. Original publisher's covers are stiff white pictorial wrappers. Faint crease to cover, else a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no owner name or spine crease. Text in French.; Color Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 80 pages .

Edinburgh: Robert Allen, Printer. Good. 1791. Single sheet. Date: April 4, 1791 This 220+ year old Scottish newspaper measures 13" wide x 18.5" long. It was printed as a large sheet (twice the measurement listed) and folded to form a four page newspaper. Of interest is a notice for a circus for the benefit of Sig. Bologna. On the front page it describes "a grand display of fireworks superior to any ever seen in this kingdom," "unparalled feats of horesmanship," "ground and lofty tumbling, " etc. There is a brief notice of "Cherokee Chiefs quitting this metropolis [London] for Gravesend at which place they take shipping for America." The paper also includes news of the world, news of Scotland and news of Great Britain, advertisements, business & banking news, deaths, Parliamentary news, ships ready to sail, land and houses for let, etc. Tax stamp on lower corner in red for a half penny. Founded in 1720, this paper was issued three times… Read More

Edinburgh: Robert Allen, Printer. Good. 1791. Single sheet. Date: March 26, 1791 (Portion of the word Mercury torn off at top edge) This 200+ year old Scottish newspaper measures 13" wide x 18.5" long. It was printed as a large sheet (twice the measurement listed) and folded to form a four page newspaper. Of interest are two notices for Circuses. One is on the front page and describes "manly feats of activity upon one, two and three horses, " "ground and lofty tumbling, equilibriums on the slack wire, " etc. Another is on page 3 describing in less detail Mrs. Parker's circus. The paper also includes news of the world, news of Scotland and news of Great Britain, advertisements, business & banking news, deaths, Parliamentary news, ships ready to sail, land and houses for let, etc. The tax stamp on lower corner is in red for a half penny. Founded in 1720, this paper was issued three times per week. Issues may have some folds and creasing with ragged… Read More

Edinburgh: Robert Allen, Printer. Good. 1791. Single sheet. Date: April 11, 1791 This 200+ year old Scottish newspaper measures 13" wide x 18.5" long. It was printed as a large sheet (twice the measurement listed) and folded to form a four page newspaper. Of interest is an advertisement on the front page for a "Circus for the Benefit of Mr. Ricketts" which was to include "Surprising Feats of Horesemanship," "Mrs. Parker will ride upon two horses," "Battle of the Canabals which finishes with ground and loft tumbling," "Mr. Ricketts will throw a somerset over ten horses without the aassistance of a spring board," etc. The paper includes news of the world, news of Scotland and news of Great Britain, advertisements, business & banking news, deaths, Parliamentary news, ships ready to sail, houses, farms and land for let, etc. Tax stamp on lower corner in red for a half penny. Founded in 1720, this paper was issued three times per… Read More

Edinburgh: Robert Allen, Printer. Good. 1791. Single sheet. Date: April 7, 1791 This 220+ year old Scottish newspaper measures 13" wide x 18.5" long. It was printed as a large sheet (twice the measurement listed) and folded to form a four page newspaper. Of interest is a notice of a Circus on the front page "for the benefit of Mr. Jones" and describes "masterly feats of activity on two and three horses, " "ground and lofty tumbling," "rope dancing by Sig Spinacuta, " etc. There is also an interesting ad for the apprehension of a "Runaway Apprentice to the printer of this paper." The paper also includes news of the world, news of Scotland and news of Great Britain, advertisements, business & banking news, deaths, Parliamentary news, ships ready to sail, land and houses for let, etc. Tax stamp on lower corner in red for a half penny. Founded in 1720, this paper was issued three times per week. Issues may have some folds and… Read More

Edinburgh: Robert Allen, Printer. Good. 1791. Single sheet. Date: February 19, 1791 This 220+ year old Scottish newspaper measures 13" wide x 18.5" long. It was printed as a large sheet (twice the measurement listed) and folded to form a four page newspaper. Of interest is a front page advertisement for a Circus at which "will be displayed the Art of Pugilism, the noble scienc of Self-Defence." Also, the "usual amusements of the circus will be exhibited," and "conclude with a pantomime." There are also to long advertisements for washing machines. A notice received from London described Gen. Harman's defeat in his campaign against the Indians [with a Fredericksburg, Virgina byline] in America with 180 men killed. The newspaper includes news of the world, news of Scotland and news of Great Britain, advertisements, business & banking news, deaths, Parliamentary news, ships ready to sail, houses and land for let, etc. Tax stamp on lower corner in… Read More

Edinburgh: Robert Allen, Printer. Good. 1791. Single sheet. Date: February 17, 1791 This 220+ year old Scottish newspaper measures 13" wide x 18.5" long. It was printed as a large sheet (twice the measurement listed) and folded to form a four page newspaper. Of interest is an advertisement on the front page for a Circus presenting "The Wonderful Art in the Celebrated Science of Pugilism between Big Ben and Johnson." "The pugilists will be dressed in the neatest manner..." Also included would be the "different amusments at the Circus as usual...the whole to be concluded by a pantomime." It includes news of the world, news of Scotland and news of Great Britain, advertisements, business & banking news, deaths, Parliamentary news, ships ready to sail, houses, land, and estates to let, etc. Tax stamp on lower corner in red for a half penny. Founded in 1720, this paper was issued three times per week. Issues may have some folds and creasing with ragged… Read More

William Stout Publishers. New in New dust jacket. 2010. Hardcover. 0979550882 . This is a NEW copy still in the original publisher's shrink wrap. It has not been opened to verify the edition, but it is probably the 2nd revised edition based on the ISBN. Please inquire if you would like more information. Please inquire if you would like more information.; Photos, Plans; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 118 pages .

New York: G. P. Putnam. Good. 1853. Second Edition. Hardcover. Joseph Warren Fabens (1821-1875) was an American businessman, U.S. Consul at Cayenne (& etc.), and author whose several novels were set in central America ("A Story of Life on the Isthmus," "Life in Santo Domingo, By a Settler." etc.). This unusual story takes place in Panama and involves a scheme to bring camels to the western United States. Spine fading, cover wear, occasional foxing, though not heavy. Original maroon cloth with gilt cover decorations of a camel and rider. Previous owner name in pencil on end paper with an 1856 date. Ref: Wright 878; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 291 pages .

Portland: Timber Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 0881924636 . "Complete coverage of garden, alpine, and wild campanulas; practical cultivation and propagation advice, list of synonyms; planting suggesitons." Also commonly known as Bellflowers. Contains an index, bibliography, bibliography, and a glossary in the rear. Original publisher's purple cloth covers with gilt spiner lettering. There is a previous owner name sticker on the upper corner of the front end paper, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings. No edition is stated--presumably a first edition. ; Color & b&w Illustrations; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 179 pages .

New York: Civil War Press. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1967. Hardcover. Reprint of the 1896 original edition. This is an oversize, heavy volume. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book in the original gray cloth pubisher's covers with gilt spine and cover lettering, and designated as the "Deluxe Edition" on the front cover. Contains an index in the rear. The dust jacket has chips and tears to top and bottom edges, but is still serviceable.; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 533 pages .

Racine: Whitman Publishing Company. Very Good-. abt 1916. Hardcover. The Campfire Girls series was authored by about a dozen writers between 1900 and 1936. Samuel E. Lowe (1890-1952) was a prolific author who wrote over 45 books and became the president of Whitman Publishing Co. He wrote this book using the pen name Helen Har. This book has a pictorial cover depicting two girls girls talking to a woman in an apron on a porch. This book is in nice condition with a little wear to edges, the front inner hinge is broken, the rear inner hinge pulled at the staples (last page forms rear end paper in this book), yet it is still a tight book. There is no date, but based upon the context of the story, it appears to be set during World War I. ; B&W Illustrations; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 127 pages .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0395415020 . Contains an index and a bibliography in the rear. End paper maps. There is a remainder mark on the bottom edge, else a clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. Dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings.; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 304 pages .

London: Bison Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0861242165 . This history of the Canadian Pacific covers the early history from the original survey in the 1860's through the construction of the 1880's, the expansion of the network, the age of steam, and to the modern era. Many interesting photos (some are double-page), all captioned, accompany the text. Contains an index in the rear. Original black cloth publisher's covers with gilt spine lettering. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. With the exception of a small snag at the spine, the dust jacket is in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings.; Color & B&W Photos & Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 188 pages .

Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Primiarly a photo-essay devoted to these wonderful Canadian machines, the editor has assembled vintage B&W photos capturing the bygone years of Canada's steam locomotives. Many photos are double-page, and all have captions; there is also a forward by the editor. Original red leatherette covers with dark gilt spine lettering and blind-stamped decoration on the front cover. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The cover has some marginal tears, else it is in useful condition. Presumed 1st edition as there is no information to the contrary. ; B&W Photos; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Unpaginated pages .

1835. Single Sheet. A bank draft on the Mechanics' & Farmers' Bank dated Feb. 9, 1835 in the amount of $75.21 for "Tolls Refunded" to Simon M. Holden. Signed by John A. Dix. Dix was a Governor of New York, US Senator, Secretary of the Treasury, and future Civil War General. Azariah C. Flagg. Drawn on the Canal Fund, this document is signed by four Commissioners of the Canal Fund--Dix, Flagg, Abraham Keyser, and William Campbell. Two small internal circular closed tears, (not especially objectionable). The verso of the document has written: "Chemung Canal" Could this be the same Simon M. Holden who was murdered in Washtenaw County, Michigan during a robbery where $500 was stolen from him? ; 5" x 6.25"; Signed by All Authors .