[Np. 1935].. [1],iv,301pp. printed on recto only. Quarto. Modern buckram. Very good. Original typescript of an English translation of this important account of the Russian possessions in America. Zagoskin's expedition set out for the purpose of inland exploration of the territory of Alaska and to survey the Yukon and Kuskokvim rivers. The account provides many important details of Eskimo life and customs, as well as many other valuable first-hand descriptions recorded during the eighteen-month expedition. T... (more information)

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Lawrence, Ks. 1959.. 19pp. Original printed wrappers. Near fine. Noted California bookseller Zeitlin, speaking to the Friends of the University of Kansas Libraries, offers thoughtful and humorous reminiscences on book dealers, collectors, and Kansas book culture. ... (more information)

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Havana. 1939.. 62pp. Original printed wrappers. Wrappers tanned. Very good. Includes a brief political history of Cuba, with U.S. relations, to the time of publication. ... (more information)

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Berlin & Braunschweig. 1795-99.. Two volumes. [12],446; [96],612pp. Contemporary half calf, spine gilt. A very good set. One of the first German works regarding the United States, by a noted German academic. Zimmermann compares the republics of France and the United States in their political institutions, and discusses the natural resources, territories, inhabitants and educational systems of the United States. This book was important in establishing German opinion towards the young United States. Howes... (more information)

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Leipzig. 1805.. [4],283,[2]pp. Engraved title. Engraved frontispiece plus 7 plates (some folding) and 2 folding maps. 16mo. Modern plain boards, paper spine label. Professionally restored and rebound. Old library blindstamp and some foxing to titlepage. Else very good. The fourth volume of an eighteen volume work by a noted German academic, comprising a large part of the America related material found in the complete work. Zimmerman examines political institutions, and discusses the natural resources, terri... (more information)

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Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by R. Bell, 1778.. 274,[6]pp. Contemporary calf. Calf dried, outer hinges cracked but holding, extremities generally chipped and frayed. Rear free endpaper excised, upper forecorner of title-leaf clipped not affecting text, leaves bit soiled. Else good. An interesting discourse on personal, religious and national pride, intended to remind its American readership that there is more to learn from humility than from overbearing pride. EVANS 16176. ... (more information)

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New York: Printed by M.L. & W.A. Davis, for H. Caritat, 1799.. 300,[25]pp. Contemporary marbled calf, spine gilt-extra, leather label. Negligible rubbing to extremities. Occasional foxing. Overall tight and very good. With engraved armorial bookplate of one Charles H. Wetmore, with his ownership inscription dated 1835. An interesting American edition of this discourse on personal, religious and national pride, intended to remind its American readership that there is more to learn from humility than from... (more information)

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London. 1868.. xvi,314pp. plus 6pp. of ads. Original cloth. Moderate edge wear and soiling, bit frayed at head and toe of spine, armorial bookplate. Internally very good. Zincke was a Jamaica-born antiquary, chaplain to Queen Victoria, and inveterate traveller. He travelled 8000 miles in the United States in 1867 and 1868. "...Zincke went to Richmond and across the South by way of North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi to New Orleans. His observations on the region are detailed and ... (more information)

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New York. 1888.. 176pp. Frontis. Illus. Original gilt pictorial cloth, t.e.g. Slight fraying at head and toe of spine, front hinge starting, else a very good, bright copy. Laid in is an a.l.s. from the author dated Nov. 8, 1903, notifying the recipient of Zogbaum's recent return from the "Merry War." He had apparently conducted a tour of observation during which he camped with the soldiers. He refers to the possibility of war in Panama and its consequences. The text of the book tells of wartime co... (more information)

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