A Collection of 5 early stereoviews of New Orleans: Algiers Dry Dock. (nr. 201); French Opera, Bourbon Street. (nr. 544); St. Louis Hotel, St. Louis Street. (Nr. 554); Mechanics Institute, Dryades Street. (nr. 536); University of Louisiana, Common Street. (nr. 512). by [New Orleans] Blessing, S.T. (Photographer) - (ca. 1866-1869)

Washington, D. C,: US Government Printing Office. Very Good. 1953-54. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean blue cloth has gilt titles on all three spines. Texts tight, clean & intact. Map illustrations including fold outs. Volume XIX, 1953,1003 pages. # XX, 1954,967pages and XXI, 1954, 1415 pages. Original records pertaining to the territory of Arkansas. 14 parts plus index. Lightly bumped corners. South, Arkansas ; Maps; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 3385 pages .

Pasadena Circa 1920 - 1930: Carnegie Institution, Mt Wilson, 1920. Original Astronomical Photograph . No Binding. Near Fine. Black And White Photograph. Original Astronomical Photograph, 8 5/8" X 6 3/4", Mounted On Card Stock, Without Markings, Of Modernist Appearance. Circa 1920/1930. Science As Art. [Note- Gray/White Cloudiness In Part Of Photograph Is Due To Unavoidable Reflectivity Of This Quite "Live" Original Photograph, An Artifact Of My Photography, Not In The Original Photograph]. 3" Light Crease, Not Breaking The Photographic Surface, On Top Edge Towards Right.

Pasadena : Mt. Wilson Observatory, 1927. Original Astronomical Photographs . No Binding. Near Fine/No Jacket. Original Astronomical Display Of 50 "Ultra Violet Photographs Of Venus, 1927, Mt. Wilson", On Single Sheet. Photographs Show A Sequence Arranged By Date From June 5 Through July 27.

J. Ottmann Litho. Co. New York. No date. Circa 1907. Die-cut Chromolithographic Bear and clothing in original printed envelope. (Bear is 10.5 inches tall, envelope is 11.5 x 8.5 inches). The Bear has a (recently replaced) plain card back stand to keep him upright and the 5 outfits have tabs so can be laid onto the body. The hats have small slits and sit on the head, in between the ears. Each outfit comes with a hat but the Driver's cap is missing. The outfits are; a Dress Suit with vests, tie, pocket square and top hat; a Nautical Suit of blue blazer with gold buttons, stripes, anchors, and white trousers with a cap featuring an eagle; a Baseball Uniform for the NL, National League, with a striped cap; a yellow Bathrobe trimmed in red, striped socks, and a red sleeping cap; and a Driver's Coat with brass buttons, belt, and grey gloves (the cap is missing from this outfit). The Bear has just a few light scratches and a couple of the outfits have small creases but overall they are all in very good… Read More

Little, Brown, 1982. Hardcover. Very Good. Noted National Geographic photographer William Albert Allard's debut book, a beautiful compilation of color photos of then present day cowboys and the West, capturing a vanishing breed. Deluxe first edition bound in Canapetla cloth over 1/4 cowhide with gilt lettering to spine panel. Includes matching Canapetla slipcase with photo of solitary cowboy mounted to front panel. One of 750 copies, this being #82, signed on the limitation page by both William Albert Allard and acclaimed author Thomas McGuane, who wrote the foreword. 144 pp. 12 1/4" x 8 3/4". Tight copy with minimal shelf wear and tiny scuff to spine panel. Dedication inscription and signature to front free endpaper. Slipcase with minimal shelf wear, tiny dent to top edge of photo and faint lettering impressions. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Washington, D. C,: US Government Printing Office. Very Good. 1953-54. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean blue cloth has gilt titles on all three spines. Texts tight, clean & intact. Map illustrations including fold outs. Volume XIX, 1953,1003 pages. # XX, 1954,967pages and XXI, 1954, 1415 pages. Original records pertaining to the territory of Arkansas. 14 parts plus index. Lightly bumped corners. South, Arkansas ; Maps; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 3385 pages .

Pasadena Circa 1920 - 1930: Carnegie Institution, Mt Wilson, 1920. Original Astronomical Photograph . No Binding. Near Fine. Black And White Photograph. Original Astronomical Photograph, 8 5/8" X 6 3/4", Mounted On Card Stock, Without Markings, Of Modernist Appearance. Circa 1920/1930. Science As Art. [Note- Gray/White Cloudiness In Part Of Photograph Is Due To Unavoidable Reflectivity Of This Quite "Live" Original Photograph, An Artifact Of My Photography, Not In The Original Photograph]. 3" Light Crease, Not Breaking The Photographic Surface, On Top Edge Towards Right.

Pasadena : Mt. Wilson Observatory, 1927. Original Astronomical Photographs . No Binding. Near Fine/No Jacket. Original Astronomical Display Of 50 "Ultra Violet Photographs Of Venus, 1927, Mt. Wilson", On Single Sheet. Photographs Show A Sequence Arranged By Date From June 5 Through July 27.

Little, Brown, 1982. Hardcover. Very Good. Noted National Geographic photographer William Albert Allard's debut book, a beautiful compilation of color photos of then present day cowboys and the West, capturing a vanishing breed. Deluxe first edition bound in Canapetla cloth over 1/4 cowhide with gilt lettering to spine panel. Includes matching Canapetla slipcase with photo of solitary cowboy mounted to front panel. One of 750 copies, this being #82, signed on the limitation page by both William Albert Allard and acclaimed author Thomas McGuane, who wrote the foreword. 144 pp. 12 1/4" x 8 3/4". Tight copy with minimal shelf wear and tiny scuff to spine panel. Dedication inscription and signature to front free endpaper. Slipcase with minimal shelf wear, tiny dent to top edge of photo and faint lettering impressions. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

San Francisco: H. H. Bancroft & Company, 1863. 8vo, 16.5 x 11cm, [3], 420, [2]pp, plus Bancroft's advertisements on front and rear endpapers. Original taupe cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine, and in blind on rear cover. Near fine with some uneven toning and light bubbling to cloth. Clean and complete internally save for the ownership signatures of John Hume and O. Harvey on the front flyleaf. Second issue of this Civil War era almanac and business directory from Bancroft, first published in 1862. In unusually clean condition for this cheaply produced volume and also quite interesting for its provenance. John Hume was the brother of western detective and lawman, James B. Hume, famous for his bringing of the notorious outlaw and stage coach robber, Black Bart, to justice. At the time of this publication, John served as District Attorney in El Dorado County, his salary of $2,000 being noted in the almanac. Obed Harvey was a politician and leading physician in El Dorado county (Placerville).… Read More