THE AFRICAN REPOSITORY by American Colonization Society - 1856

2 volumes, folio, period three quarter green morocco, spines gilt, raised bands, top edge gilt, 74 plates (39 in color) illustrated by Archibald Thorburn, O. Murray Dixon, H. Gronvold and the author. Limited to 450 copies (this set is number 232). Spines faded a bit, a few small scuffs, some marginal foxing and staining, repaired tears to two leaves. Overall a nice set John Guille Millais (1865-1931) was an English naturalist and artist who specialized in wildlife and flower painter. He was also a highly respected ornithologist, and produced a few important bird books between 1890 and 1914, including British Diving Ducks.This is a beautifully executed work that provides wonderful illustrations of birds and eggs. Extra postage required.

Letterpress broadside, 18 7/8" x 11 3/4", bold black type for highlighted words. Paper evenly toned, some wrinkling, considerable archival conservation and restoration with archival paper repair; despite the imperfections it is still a decent copy with a nice impression. This appears to fall into the political dirty tricks department in an election between John Brodhead and Henry Bumm for city treasurer in Philadelphia. The broadside is supposed to highlight a letter from John Brodhead to Jefferson Davis in 1860. It has strong racist overtones, as Brodhead supposedly requests a position in Nicaragua, so he can "help open it up to civilization and Niggers." He goes on to state he is "tired of being a white slave at the North, and long for a home in the sunny South." These kinds of political tricks were not uncommon during the Civil War period (perhaps that's still true today), and the racist overtones would certainly not help one's chances in a Northern election.

NYC: Wm C. Popper & Co, 1939. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. A ONE of a KIND Treasure! The 1939 Souvenir Program was printed following Marian Anderson's historic concert at The Lincoln Memorial on April 9, 1939. It is **SIGNED** directly on the Title page by BOTH Miss Anderson and her accompanist, the famed pianist Franz Rupp! It in VG condition with minor wear along the edges. The concert cover is the gold and black version. There are multiple B/W pictures, including the artist with her mother at the foot of the Lincoln Statue and her receiving the NAACP Springarn Medal from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Her biography, the story of the historic concert and the lyrics of her songs are also included. All in all, a thrilling and very rare historic document of a courageous, deeply spiritual and exceptionally gifted and talented American woman. Note: A page is cut from the program, a reproduction of which is provided with the program. The mystery of the… Read More

New York, New York,: Thomas L. Crowell Co, 1906. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 1906 Thomas L. Crowell FIRST Edition/First printing of this slim volume. With an EXTRAORDINARY & RARE INSCRIPTION & SIGNATURE: "To my friend, Alex Pool, on his graduation from Hopkinsville Public School, B.T.W. 1906" In GOOD condition alas with water damage along the top boards with seeping stains along the tops but NOT affecting any text. The fontispiece has Washington's picture with the tissue paper present. The gilt edges on the top are bright as well. One of a kind!

Urbana, Il: University of Illinois Press, 1972. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 10 Volumes (lacking vols. 1, 2, 6, 14) beige cloth, SIGNED 1st eds (1972-1984) all in Very Good (a few small chips / tears) Dust Jackets. Textblock edges lightly soiled, owners name (John Hope Franklin) written in a few vols., a small number of lightly bumped corners, otherwise clean / unmarked. The dj's are now protected in mylar sleeves. **** Previos owner of this set was African American author and historian. Franklin is best known for his book, FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDON (1947). He was also President of both the American Historical Association and the Southern Historical Association.

London: Little Brown, 2003. First UK edition, first prnt Signed by Mandela on the title page. Forewords by President Bill Clinton and Secretary-General on the United Nations Kofi Annan. Edited by Kader Asmal, David Chidester and Wilmot James. Color and black & white photographs. Dustjacket with a touch of edgewear (not immediately apparent); an unread copy in Fine condition in a Near Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. Precedes the American edition. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. *vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

NYC: Wm C. Popper & Co, 1939. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. A ONE of a KIND Treasure! The 1939 Souvenir Program was printed following Marian Anderson's historic concert at The Lincoln Memorial on April 9, 1939. It is **SIGNED** directly on the Title page by BOTH Miss Anderson and her accompanist, the famed pianist Franz Rupp! It in VG condition with minor wear along the edges. The concert cover is the gold and black version. There are multiple B/W pictures, including the artist with her mother at the foot of the Lincoln Statue and her receiving the NAACP Springarn Medal from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Her biography, the story of the historic concert and the lyrics of her songs are also included. All in all, a thrilling and very rare historic document of a courageous, deeply spiritual and exceptionally gifted and talented American woman. Note: A page is cut from the program, a reproduction of which is provided with the program. The mystery of the… Read More

New York, New York,: Thomas L. Crowell Co, 1906. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 1906 Thomas L. Crowell FIRST Edition/First printing of this slim volume. With an EXTRAORDINARY & RARE INSCRIPTION & SIGNATURE: "To my friend, Alex Pool, on his graduation from Hopkinsville Public School, B.T.W. 1906" In GOOD condition alas with water damage along the top boards with seeping stains along the tops but NOT affecting any text. The fontispiece has Washington's picture with the tissue paper present. The gilt edges on the top are bright as well. One of a kind!

London; New York: Ernest Nister; E.P. Dutton & Co, 1896. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No jacket as issued. 24mo - over 5 - 5¾" tall. 24mo., (15)pp., illustrated on each page in bright red, green, grey, blue, gilt, etc. chromolithographs. Bound in pebbled cloth backed glossy paper over boards, chromolithographs. The spine's cloth is torn at its crown, with loss. Light to moderate soiling to the covers. Internally clean and bright. A Very Good copy. **** Author's first book. "Booker T. Washington" on the title page. Part of the Gem series. ***.

Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Press, 1979. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR at colophon page -"To Barbara and Larry, Eudora Welty". #23 of 350 copies. Association Copy, From the personal collection of Raymond L. (Larry) Slanker and his wife Barbara. Slanker was the longtime Art Director and book designer for University of Illinois Press, and while not credited, no doubt had a hand in the design of this book. Laid in are an archive of programs for the presentation to Ms. Welty of an honorary degree at the University of Illinois on May 20, 1979, along with assorted newspaper and magazine article clipping, envelopes, an invitation to the Slankers, and 2 color slides and 1 Polaroid photograph of Ms. Welty signing books after the ceremony. Near Fine in the red cloth binding, very faint toning at paste downs. A wonderful Association Copy with considerable provenance. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Limited and Numbered, Signed 1st Edition. Cloth. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Small 4to.… Read More