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AUTOBIOGRPAHY OF ISAAC JONES WISTAR

By Wistar, Isaac Jones

Book Description

Philadelphia: Wistar Instiutte of Anatomy and Biology, 1937 Dust Jacket. Very Good. Limited. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 527 pp. Fold-out map end of text. Dj faded. 8 b&w plates in text. Originally intended only for the author's kinsmen. 1937 edition issued with an eye to historical scholarship.. ... Read More

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The Aitken Bible, an Original Leaf, with an Introduction By Edgar J. Goodspeeed

Book condition: Fine

Book Description

Muir Dawson 12mo., (ii), 3, (4)pp. 1 of 400 copies in a privately printed limited edition, with an original leaf of the first printing of the Bible in America. (The English printers-publishers had pressured the government to forbade printing of Bibles in the colonies forcing the to be imported] String-bound light brown wraps, with black title on front cover.. Limited Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. ... Read More

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Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca; the First Journey And Route of the First European to Cross the Continent of North America, 1534-1536

By Hallenbeck, Cleve

Book condition: Fine

Book Description

Glendale, CA: Arthur H. Clark Co., 1940. 326p. index. All maps and charts present. The involuntary expedition of Cabeza de Vaca begins with a shipwreck in Florida from which he eventually crosses the entire continent. His travels revived interest in Cibola and he condemned the raiding of Indians for he slave trade. He discovered the Pimas and Oratas as well as establishing the trail to the north which became the standard route used by Coronado as far as the headwaters of the Sonora River.. First Edition... Read More

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The American Advance. A Study of Territorial Expansion, with Map

By Carpenter, Edmund J

Book condition: Very Good

Book Description

London: John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, 1903. 8vo., 331. With folded, color map. A thorough discussion of American land additions, from the Louisiana Purchase, to the annexation of Hawaii. The text block is clean and tight, without marks. The green cloth boards are stained and darkened, with spotting on the outer pages. An early classic of a heady time in American history.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... Read More

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CONRAD WEISER 1696 1760 - FRIEND OF COLONIST AND MOHAWK

By Wallace, Paul A. W

Book condition: Very Good

Book Description

Philadeliphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1945 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 648 pp. Some pages corners turned as bookmarks, occasional light pencil, not affecting text. A nice copy in protective mylear.. First. Cloth. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. ... Read More

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Colton's Traveler and Tourist Guide-Book; Through the Western States and Territories; Accompanied By a Map

Book condition: Very Good

Book Description

New York: Colton, 1856. 100p. text, plus 36p. of list of geographical items for sale. There is tiny edge wear at top of spine but the rest of the cover is near fine with the front cover in gilt still very bright. Howes C-623. The only flaw on the interior is an 1" hole in the title page not extending to the text. The map in the back is in near fine condition with no tears and just a touch of browning and tiny wear along edges. The full title on the cover of the books is: Colton's Western &... Read More

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The Connecticut Magazine: Vols. 1-11

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Hartford, Connecticut, 1896. Profusely illustrated magazine and bound in three-quarters leather; the most remarkable collection of articles on the state with articles on its natural beauty, architecture, historica places, the first student at Yale and many others. Essential for a view of the state. A nice set in original gold stamped leather. None of the typical problems with sets sometimes stored. No dampstaining, mold or discoloration.. ... Read More

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GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PAPERS 1771-1781 - VIRGINIA SERIES VOL. III

By James, James Alton

Book Description

Springfield: Illinois State Historical Library, 1912 Cloth. Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 715 pp. 5 b&w plates. Light wear at extremities. Compilation of letters, memoirs, documents with historical commentary.. ... Read More

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Guerra Mexico-Americana / A Mis Queridas Hijas, Josefa Read De Delgado, Emilia y Candida Read. Dedico Esta Obra Como Obsequio De Paternal Solicitud

By Read, Benjamin M

Book condition: Very Good+

Book Description

Santa Fe, NM: Compani Impresor Del Nuevo Mexicano, 1910. Text in Spanish. 8vo., 259pp. An extremely rare and contemporary text on the war with Mexico. With facsimiles of letters. In cerulean blue cloth, stamped with gold letters and border trim on spine and front panel. The text is clean and without marks. The front hinge has started to crack (2") at the top, and one signature bundle is loose. The outer boards are stained and scratched, with wear to corners, otherwise with little rubbing and ver... Read More

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History of the Conquest of Peru, with a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas. In 2 Volumes

By Prescott, William H

Book condition: Very Good

Book Description

New York: Harper and Brothers, 1847 8vo., xl, 527, xix, 547pp. First issue point: Lacks period after 'integrity' in Vol. II, p. 467, line 20. Text. Appendix. Index. Illustrated with two engraved frontispieces, 1 map, and facsimile autograph of Pizarro. In original gilt and blindstamped brown cloth. These famous two volumes are just one of thirteen American books listed in The Grolier Club's 100 Books Famous in English Literature. The text block is mostly clean, with scattered and occas... Read More

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The History and Topography of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Bedford, Adams, and Perry Counties: Contaoining a Brief History of the First Settlers, Notices of the Leading Events, Incidences and Interesting Facts, Both General and Local,

By Rupp, Daniel I

Book condition: Good Copy

Book Description

Lancaster City, PA: G. Hills, 1846. 8vo., xii, 604pp. Plates (6). Text, with footnotes. Appendices. List of subscribers. Bound in brown leather, with gilt border trim, and gilt title on red spine label. Boards are evenly worn; some pages have foxing, especially at plates. Sabin 74158; Howes R150.. First Edition. Leather. Good Copy/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... Read More

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History of Northhampton, Lehigh, Monroe, Carbon, and Schuykill Counties: Containing a Brief History of the First Settlers, Topography of Townships, Notices of Leading Events, Incidents and Interesting Facts,

By Rupp, Daniel I., James Young, John Van Etten, and James Burd

Book condition: Good Copy

Book Description

Lancaster, PA: G. Hills, 1845. 8vo., xiv, 568pp. Plates (5). Text. Appendices. List of subscribers. Bound in brown leather, with gilt border trim, and gilt title on red spine label. Boards have even wear, and some pages have foxing. Owner's name on endpaper. Sabin 74162; Howes R510. First Edition. Leather. Good Copy/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... Read More

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A History of the Reformed Church, Dutch the Reformed Church, German and the Moravian Church in the United States, Vol. VIII in American Church History Series

By Corwin, E. T., J. H. Dubbs, and J. T. Hamilton

Book condition: Good

Book Description

New York: The Christian Literature Co.,, 1895 8vo., 525, (1)pp. moderately uncommon, three concurrent treatise, each with bibliography. Bound in dark blue cloth boards, with gilt titles (light shelf wear, with beginning hinge crack]. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... Read More

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Letters from Nevada Territory 1861-1862

By Marsh, Andrew Jackson (edited By William C. Miller, Russell W. McDonald, and Ann Rollins)

Book condition: Fine

Book Description

State of Nevada: Legislative Council Bureau, 1972 8vo., xix, 743pp. Articles of constitutional issue in the form of 'Letters of Proceeding' of the new territorial government. Re-issued in brown buckran spine with gold title, and light brown cloth boards. Remarkably clean and unopened.. Re-issue. Cloth. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... Read More

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Marches of the Dragoons in the Mississippi Valley

By Pelzer, Louis

Book condition: Near Fine

Book Description

Iowa City, Iowa: The State Historical Society of Iowa, 1917. 8vo., 282pp. Account of the First Regiment United States Dragoons in the Mississippi Valley between the years 1833 and 1850. Text. Letters. Excerpts from Journals. Chapter notes. Index. Bound in maroon cloth boards, with gilt titles. Howes P128. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. ... Read More

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NATHAN HALE 1776 - BIOGRAPHY AND MEMORIALS

By Johnston, Henry Phelps

Book condition: Very Good

Book Description

New Haven: Yale University Press, 1914 Revised and Enlarged. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 296 pp. Five b&w plates. Uncut. Original owners bookplate. Spine discolored, some light soiling covers, corners vl bumped. Scarce.. Cloth. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. ... Read More

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Naval Documents Relating to the Quasi-war Between the United States and France, Naval Operations..Feb 1797-December 1801. (7 Volume set)

By U.S. Office of Naval Records and Library

Book condition: Near Fine

Book Description

Washingon, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1935. 7 volumes, plates, portraits, maps. All volumes in protective mylar. Many of the maps and illustrative material are folded. All are as new. This remarkable set was begun in 1935 under the direction of Claude A. Swanson; Secretary of the Navy. It was not completed until 1938 and it remains the single best source for documents, maps, illustrations, etc of the Quasi War with France. Although France had been a major ally of the U.S. in the Revolutionary War,... Read More

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Principles and Acts of the Revolution in America: Or, an Attempt to Collect and Preserve Some of the Speeches, Orations, & Proceedings, with Sketches and Remarks on Men and Things, and Other Fugitive or Neglected Pieces, Belonging to the Revolutionary

By Niles, Hezekiah (editor)

Book condition: Near Fine

Book Description

Maywood, CA: Kunkin-Turner Publications, 1961. 8vo., 517pp. Facsimile of 1822 original edition. A compendium of notes, letters, & speeches -- by States. Bound in maroon cloth boards. Inscribed and signed by publisher on ffep.. Reprint. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... Read More

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QUEST FOR GLORY - A BIOGRAPHY OF REAR ADMIRAL JOHN A. DAHLGREN

By Schneller, Robert J

Book Description

Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1996 Dust Jacket. Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 452 pp. Examines the premier expert on naval ordnance in the mid-19th centry, inventory of the Dahlgren cannon, most powerful naval cannon of the time.. ... Read More

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REVOLUTIONARY ADVENTURES OF EBENEZER FOX OF ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

By Fox, Ebenezer

Book Description

Boston: Munroe & Francis, 1838 Cloth. Good. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 238 pp.True first. Moderate foxing through volume, upper 1/8" of spine chipped, wear to heel of same. p. 128 marked as p. 228. Frontispiece.. ... Read More

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