Search Results: Titles starting with J from Midnight Books

The News Printing Office, Tidioute, 1897. Good. Jahu Hunter biography, funeral service, memorial address and home reminiscences. From Find a Grave: "Jahu Hunter was born in Limestone Township, Warren County, Pa. and started his career in the timber industry, cutting trees and rafting them to Pittsburgh. He would return from these trips on foot or by steamboat.The partnership of Mabie and Hunter was formed in 1868. Their business was in general merchandising and lumber until 1882. In 1871 he helped start the Tidioute Savings Bank, of which he gradually became the chief owner, and in 1883 he became President of the bank. In 1873 he formed a partnership with H. H. Cummings in the oil business. They were also associated in other holdings such as wheat lands in North Dakota, the Missouri Lumber and Mining Company, and timbering in Missouri. Jahu Hunter also formed the Tidioute Chair Co in Tidioute and became its President and so continued until his death. He married Margaret Magee, daughter of… Read More

Hounds and Hunting, 1944. Softcover. Very Good. January 1944 Hounds and Hunting Magazine, a monthly publication devoted to breeding and hunting with Beagles. Many articles and news features, including the feature article "Corn-Fed Rabbits." Cover photo of Champion Karickhoff's Mona. Numerous photos of champion beagles throughout, both in text and in ads. 88 pp. 10" x 6 3/4". Tight, unmarkred copy with light shelf wear and faint vertical crease from folding for shipping purposes. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Textile Industry Partnership. Hardcover. Like New. Textile history of the Japanese Union Establishment. Illustrated with photos of weaving shops and more. Text in Japanese. Includes slipcase. Uncommon. 124 pp. 10 1/4" x 7 1/4". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Light discoloration to slipcase. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Slim Jim. Softcover. Very Good. Busch racing series publicity handout signed by Nascar racer Jason Keller, sponsored by Slim Jim in this handout. Jason Keller participated in 519 Nationwide Series races between 1991 and 2010. On May 15, 2010, Keller made his 500th career start, the first driver in series history to do so. Reverse side features Jason Keller's personal profile and professional achievements. "8" x 10". Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examinaton. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. July 26, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 1. Table of Contents to cover. Contents include feature articles on Omer Simeon and more. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 36 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. October 25, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 7. Trombone player pictorial to cover. Contents include feature articles on Chicago jam sesssions, Cow Cow Davenport, Henry Allen, Jr. and jazz classics. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 24 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. August 23, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 3. Contents include feature articles on Johnny Dodds (memorial), Floyd O'Brien and jazz classics. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 28 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information. Softcover. Very Good. February 7, 1941 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 13.Sandy Williams playing trombone to cover. He played with Chick Webb's orchestra when phot was taken. Contents include a feature article on George Avakian, ending with amusing comments by the author, and more. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 22 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear, and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are… Read More

Jazz Information, 1941. Softcover. Very Good. February 21, 1941 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 11. Hands with a string instrument pictorial to cover. Contents include a feature article on Louis Armstrong, a copy of a personally typed letter from Louis Armstrong regarding a benefit, and more. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 27 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear, and lightly rusted staples (see photo). Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are… Read More

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. September 20, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 5. Trumpet player pictorial to cover. Contents include feature articles on Albert Nicholas, jazz classics, Buddy Petit and Cripple Clarence. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 32 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. August 9, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 2. Table of Contents to cover. Contents include feature articles on Fata Marable, Edmond Hall, Ralph Berton, William Russell and New Orleans jazz. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 32 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. November 8, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 6. Trombone player pictorial to cover. Contents include feature articles on Barney Bigard, Jimmy Noone and more. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 28 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear, small hole to front cover and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. September 6, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 1. Table of Contents to cover. Contents include feature articles on Ma Rainey and Dave Cochrane crank letter. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 32 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Press, Inc, 1963. Softcover. Very Good. November/December, 1963 issue of Jazz magazine. Cover photo of Benny Goodman plus extensive, photo-illustrated interview with Goodman. Numerous additional articles and period ads. 34 pp. Large format 11" x 8 1/2". Tight copy with light shelf wear and several light pencil notations to interview. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Unknown. Softcover. Very Good. Publicity handout of racecar driver Jeff Hauser, signed and inscribed by Jeff Hauser and cousin Don Hauser. Reverse side is blank 8" x 10". Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, 1970. Hardcover. Like New. Ole Maehle's biography of noted Swedish art historian, conservator and museum director Jens Thiis. Illustrated with numerous photos. Translation: Jens Thiis, Champion of the Arts. Text in Norwegian. Dust jacket in new archival presentation Brodart sleeve. 358 pp. 10" x 7". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Light shelf wear to dust jacket. Photographs of this book or additional information available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Pennzoil Products Company. Softcover. Good. Publicity handout signed and inscribed by NHRA racer Jerry Eckman. Absent from racing for a 15-year period, Eckman returned to racing to win the 1990 U.S. Nationals. This handout features Jerry Eckman sponsored by Pennzoil Pontiac Pro Stock. The reverse side highlights additional members of team and specifications for the Pennzoil Pontiac Trans-Am. Small jagged edge to top of handout (see photos). 8" x 10". Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers, 1929. Hardcover. Very Good. 7x5x1. Collectible First Edition of William Heyliger's Jerry Hicks and His Gang - #3 in a short-lived, 4-title series, discontinued before an announced 5th title was published. Includes scarce dust jacket with this title listing to self, last on back panel of dust jacket. Bound in brown cloth with orange lettering to front panel and black lettering to spine panel. Bert Salg frontis and three additional plates. Complete as issued. Conforms to Mattson and Davis 257. Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and moderate age toning to text. Small closed tear to margin on leaf 153/154. Dust jacket with light shelf wear and small label remnant to back panel. Odor free. A presentable copy of an uncommon Grosset & Dunlap series book. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

National Library of China, 2012. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Hubei Provincial Institute of Archeology's Jiangling Phoenix Shanxi Hanjian. Gorgeous, massive compilation of 634 pieces from the Han Dynasty tombs of the Phoenix Mountain in Chucheng, Hubei Province, in the 1970s. From the introduction: "They are from the six tombs of Han Dynasty. The contents of the book mainly refer to taxes, servitude, and household registration. Economic instruments such as loans, trade, etc., including official documents, books, contracts, etc., as well as many repatriations, are of great value to the study of the social economy of the Western Han Dynasty. Jiangling Phoenix Shanxi Han Jian includes all the simple photos, transcripts, interpretations and related archaeological materials and research materials." Text in Chinese. 225 pp. 15" x 10 1/2". Additional charges may apply to international shipments. Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Slipcase flawless. A… Read More

Herald Publishing House, Lamoni, Iowa, 1916. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Grandson of Latter Day Saints founder Joseph Smith, Jr. Elbert A. Smith's Mormon-themed novel, Joe Pine. First edition signed by Elbert A. Smith on frontis recto thus: "Sincerely yours | Elbert A. Smith." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Smith was a leader in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS), also a member of the church's First Presidency from 1909 to 1938 and the Presiding Patriarch of the church from 1938 to 1958. Bound in olive cloth with black lettering and decorations to front and spine panels, ruled in red. Collation: [blank, 2] [half title page] [blank] [frontis recto] [frontis] [title page] [copyright page] [dedication page] [table of contents] [9] 10-351 [352]. Eight illustrated plates, all present. Complete as issued. Scarce. 352 pp. 8" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with light shelf wear, slightly bumped corners and light… Read More