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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)

by [New Orleans] Blessing, S.T. (Photographer)

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)

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)

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5 Albumen stereo photographs, each mounted on yellow coloured studio board with rounded corners, with photographer's imprint & series title, one card with title label mounted on verso. 'Views Around New Orleans'-series (New Orleans in Stereoscope) and 'Views of New Orleans and Vicinity'-series.

Rare stereoscopic views of New Orleans in exceptionally good condition by Samuel Tobias Blessing (1830-1897), photographer of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, and paper prints made using the wet plate collodion process. He appears to have worked as a photographer in Alabama and Texas before settling in New Orleans in 1854. After the Civil War, Blessing concentrated on selling cartes-de-visite's and stereocards, photographic equipment, frames, and art supplies. His four-story establishment on Canal Street was one of the largest photographic studios and supply houses in the south.

All stereoviews in in beautiful condition, from a Dutch collection formed pre-1870. Cf.: M. Denton Smith & M.L. Tucker, Photography in New Orleans: The Early Years, 1840–1865. (Baton Rouge, 1982).
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  • Publisher S.T. Blessing, 87 Canal St.
  • Place of Publication New Orleans
  • Date Published (ca. 1866-1869)
  • Size Albumen image: ca. 16.5 x 7.5 cm
  • Keywords Stereoviews, Albumen photographs
  • Size Albumen image: ca. 16.5 x 7.5 cm; card size: ca. 17.5 x 8.5 cm.
THE TERRITORIAL PAPERS OF THE UNITED STATES; VOLUME XIX, 1819-1825; VOLUME  XX,1825-1829; VOLUME...
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THE TERRITORIAL PAPERS OF THE UNITED STATES; VOLUME XIX, 1819-1825; VOLUME XX,1825-1829; VOLUME XXI, 1829-1836

by Carter, Clarence Edwin

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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 .
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Astrophotography: Original Astronomical Photograph From Carnegie Institution Mt. Wilson Observatory

Astrophotography: Original Astronomical Photograph From Carnegie Institution Mt. Wilson Observatory

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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.
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Astrophotography: Original Astronomical Display Of 50 "Ultra Violet Photographs Of Venus,...

Astrophotography: Original Astronomical Display Of 50 "Ultra Violet Photographs Of Venus, 1927, Mt. Wilson", On Single Sheet From Carnegie Institution Mt. Wilson Observatory

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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.
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TEDDY BEAR PAPER DOLL. With five outfits
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TEDDY BEAR PAPER DOLL. With five outfits

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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
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Vanishing Breed: Photographs of the Cowboy and the West Limited Signed Edition)
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Vanishing Breed: Photographs of the Cowboy and the West Limited Signed Edition)

by William Albert Allard

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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.
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THE TERRITORIAL PAPERS OF THE UNITED STATES; VOLUME XIX, 1819-1825; VOLUME  XX,1825-1829; VOLUME...
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THE TERRITORIAL PAPERS OF THE UNITED STATES; VOLUME XIX, 1819-1825; VOLUME XX,1825-1829; VOLUME XXI, 1829-1836

by Carter, Clarence Edwin

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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 .
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Astrophotography: Original Astronomical Photograph From Carnegie Institution Mt. Wilson Observatory

Astrophotography: Original Astronomical Photograph From Carnegie Institution Mt. Wilson Observatory

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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.
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Astrophotography: Original Astronomical Display Of 50 "Ultra Violet Photographs Of Venus,...

Astrophotography: Original Astronomical Display Of 50 "Ultra Violet Photographs Of Venus, 1927, Mt. Wilson", On Single Sheet From Carnegie Institution Mt. Wilson Observatory

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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.
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Vanishing Breed: Photographs of the Cowboy and the West Limited Signed Edition)
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Vanishing Breed: Photographs of the Cowboy and the West Limited Signed Edition)

by William Albert Allard

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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.
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Hand-book Almanac for the Pacific States: An Official Register and Business Directory of the...
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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
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Attempt on Roosevelt Life

Attempt on Roosevelt Life

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How To Talk Minnesotan (SIGNED) (FIRST)
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How To Talk Minnesotan (SIGNED) (FIRST)

by Mohr, Howard

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1987 - 1st ed - SIGNED by the author on the front free endpaper - softcover - "Complete with authentic Minnesota dialogue in easy-to-follow lessons..." book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked
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The DOs and DON'Ts of Yesterday
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The DOs and DON'Ts of Yesterday: Little Book of Early American Know-How

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Illustrated with pen/ink images Sloane is known for. (2) books,a yellow and an orange (18x12cm) with gilt title on covers and spines. Paper title on dark red slipcase with signature of author. Slipcase has very minor wear to bottom fore edge.
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Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey

Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey: Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River

by John B. Wyeth

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YE Gallon Press, 1970. Limited Edition. #499/605. VG. Interior is tight, clean, and free of ownership marks except for one penciled notation on the flyleaf. Cloth boards show shelf and handling wear with light soiling, edge, corner, and spine wear. Overall a solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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DOLLY MADISON: WOMEN OF COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES

DOLLY MADISON: WOMEN OF COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES

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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1886. First Edition . Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book is in G condition with light rubbing to edges, cocked spine, bumping & fraying to spine ends, pencil marking to FFE, owner's name to title page, a couple of small tears to title page else still a bright and solid copy. SA 6/21
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Grant Wood and Marvin Cone : Artists of an Era
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Grant Wood and Marvin Cone : Artists of an Era

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Ames: Iowa State University Press, 1972. Hardcover. First Edition (stated). Flat signed and dated by author on FFEP and Inscribed by author to a friend on half-title page. Near Fine book in a Very Good jacket. Interior pristine except for author's inscription and signature. Spine straight and tight. Jacket shows light rubbing, light chipping at spine head, and light reading wear to edges. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. xi + 150 pages. illus. A reflection of the relationships of two artists -- Grant Wood (1891-1942) and Marvin Cone (1891-1965) -- with the community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A loving biography by a woman who knew them both. Laid-in are two letters to the editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette; one from Woods' sister, and another from a friend of Woods and the author.
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Readin' 'Ritin' 'Rithmetic: Northern San Luis Obispo County Area One-Room...

Readin' 'Ritin' 'Rithmetic: Northern San Luis Obispo County Area One-Room Schools; Memories, Photos

by Anderson, Carilyn M. And Franklin, Harold A. And Nelson, Bonnie K. And Radford, Milene F. And Dollen

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El Paso de Robles Area Pioneer Museum. Very Good. 2004. No Edition Stated. Softcover. 1929117094 . Light edgewear, corners of book have light curl, small indentation to front cover; b/w photos; 172 pages .
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BOSTON ~ 150 VIEWS: One Hundred and Fifty Glimpses of Boston and Historical Surroundings
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BOSTON ~ 150 VIEWS: One Hundred and Fifty Glimpses of Boston and Historical Surroundings

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Union News Company , New York and Boston, circa 1910, Very Good Stapled Softcover, 50 pages, 10" x 7", 150 photographs of Boston points of interest, landmarks, buildings, bridges, street views and more.
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Wanted: A Chaperon, with Illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy
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Wanted: A Chaperon, with Illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy

by Ford, Paul Leicester

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New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1902. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Very hard to find First Edition of this work in half red Morroco over marbled boards. Usually found in green decorated cloth boards. Gilt stamped titles and spine decoration. Top of pages gilt. Inside pastedowns and flyleaves also marbled. Six full page illustrations protected by tissue guards. Not paginated. Previous owners' signature and stamp on the first plain flyleaf, otherwise clean and unmarked internals. Except for slight shelfwear and scuffing of cover edges, in fine condition. Binding is square and tight.
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

by Engle, Joanna

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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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