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An Historical Account of the Expedition against Sandusky under Col. William Crawford in 1782. With biographical sketches, personal reminiscences, and descriptions of interesting localities, including, also, details of the Disastrous Retreat, the Barbarities of the Savages, and the Awful Death of Crawford by Torture by BUTTERFIELD, C.W

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An Historical Account of the Expedition against Sandusky under Col. William Crawford in 1782. With biographical sketches, personal reminiscences, and descriptions of interesting localities, including, also, details of the Disastrous Retreat, the Barbarities of the Savages, and the Awful Death of Crawford by Torture by BUTTERFIELD, C.W

An Historical Account of the Expedition against Sandusky under Col. William Crawford in 1782. With biographical sketches, personal reminiscences, and descriptions of interesting localities, including, also, details of the Disastrous Retreat, the Barbarities of the Savages, and the Awful Death of Crawford by Torture

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Cincinnati. Robert Clarke & Co. 1873. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 23.5cm, first edition, x,403p., engraved frontis portrait, original green cloth, expertly rebacked with new black leather label, gilt titles, preliminaries foxed, otherwise very good to fine sound copy. (mt) Howes B1062. Ayer 42. Military experiences in western Pennsylvania as well as a sketch of Simon Girty, Battle of Olentangy, Indian depredations, Dr .John Knight, escape of John Slover, etc.
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The Kemble Papers. In; Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1883 & 1884

The Kemble Papers. In; Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1883 & 1884

by KEMBLE, Stephen

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New York. Printed for the Society, 1884-85. Hardcover. 24cm, in two volumes, 626 & 472pp., colour folding map, index, original full green pebbled cloth, gilt spine titles, a fine bright set. (mt) The Journals of Colonel Stephen Kemble while Deputy Adjutant-General of the British army in North America. - I. - Journals of Lieut.-Col. Stephen Kemble, 1773-1778. II. - Order Books of Lieut-Col. Stephen Kemble, Adjutant General and Deputy Adjutant General of the British Forces in America, 1775-1778. Vol. 2. - Journals of Lieut.-Col. Stephen Kemble, 1780-1781. Sir Henry Clinton succeed Kemble.
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A Journal of the Voyages and Travels of a Corps of Discovery, under the Command of Captain Lewis...

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Pittsburgh. Printed for David M'Keehan & London, Re-Printed for J. Budd, Bookseller to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Pall-Mall. 1808. 8vo, 21.8cm, the First London edition. iv.381,16p., (ads., for Longman's catalogue, dated June l, 1808), in the original quarter-vellum backed light blue fine grain linen over boards, black stamped spine title, slight shelf wear on the boards, vellum slightly dust worn (maybe less than normal), all edges untrimmed (deckled), small brown stain (2.5cm) on the front cover, contemporary manuscript notes on front free endpaper, old signature at upper comer of front paste-down. as well as later signature of W[ilberforce] Eames, eminent bibliographer, librarian, and collector of Americana. This first English edition is scarcer that the first American edition of the previous year, with better typography and on better paper. With wide margins this is a tall copy and totally uncut. (cgc). WCB 6:2. Graff I517. Howes G-77 ("best edition"). Sabin 26741. Beckham, Eric, et… Read More
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A Collection of Interesting, Authentic Papers, Relative to the Dispute between Great Britain and...
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London. Printed for J. Almon, 1777. 8vo, The First Edition. 280,[3],(Index)pp., printed in double columns, light foxing to margins, in contemporary full speckled calf, rear raised bands, spine and gilt stamping is worn, upper hinge starting but secure, wanting labels, neat bookplate & name label on front paste down endpaper, some slight foxing throughout as usual, a very good copy. (cgc). Sabin 951. Howes A-180. Church V-1141;. Adams American Controversy I: 77-13;. Winsor VIII-498. JCB III-2377. Gephart 3102. - This work is usually referred to by its running title `Prior Documents,' after the name taken from its running title, it was intended to precede the first volume of Almon's `Remembrancer, or Impartial Repository of Public Events,' which was published annually from 1775-1784. It contains a collection of authentic papers on the various questions in dispute, from the resolutions of 1764, which gave rise to the Stamp Act, to the battle of Lexington, in 1775." -(Church) Scarce and important.
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IN THE NEW HEBRIDES: Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of...
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IN THE NEW HEBRIDES: Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of Aneityum, from 1850 till 1877

by Inglis, Rev. John, D.D. (1808-91)

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London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1887. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Inscribed by the author on a prefatory blank leaf. "Inglis was a missionary stationed in the New Hebrides Islands; he was based at Aneityum. His book covers every aspect of life on the islands, from observations on the terrain to local ceremonies and festivities. Also included are biographical sketches of some of the missionaries who first brought Christianity to those islands" (Hill 866). Octavo: xvi, 352 p. with a map and a portrait plate. The erratum is tipped in before the rear flyleaf. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles and ruled borders. Faint label shadow to the front flyleaf, with some general dust staining to the top edge. The spine is lightly sun faded, with a bit of wear to the corners and tips and some minor spotting; otherwise very good.
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Recherches Historiques et Politiques sur les Etats-Unis de l'Am‚rique Septentrionale, O— l'on...

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A Paris, Chez Froull', libraire. Quai des Augustins; au oin de la rue Pavee. 1788. In 8's., 19.3cm, First Edition, in 4 volumes, xvi,383,[1](Errata) & 259 & 292 & 366pp., in contemporary quarter tan calf marbled boards, gilt boards and panel device decorations, double red morocco labels, complete with half-titles, some slight edge wear, overall clean and internally sound fine set, rare. (cgc). Monaghan 1052. Howes M-456. Sabin 47206. JCB 3208. The author was an Italian by birth who settled in Virginia in 1773 and became a close neighbor of Thomas Jefferson. His purpose was to introduce the cultivation of the grape and the olive but, through Jefferson's influence, became active in the movement for independence and from 1779 to 1783 acted, on behalf of Patrick Henry, as agent for Virginia to obtain supplies in Italy. The work is an interesting study of the Colonies' historic ties with England and of the reasons behind the dissensions and ultimate separation. There are criticisms of similar works by… Read More
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The Kemble Papers. In; Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1883 & 1884

The Kemble Papers. In; Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1883 & 1884

by KEMBLE, Stephen

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New York. Printed for the Society, 1884-85. Hardcover. 24cm, in two volumes, 626 & 472pp., colour folding map, index, original full green pebbled cloth, gilt spine titles, a fine bright set. (mt) The Journals of Colonel Stephen Kemble while Deputy Adjutant-General of the British army in North America. - I. - Journals of Lieut.-Col. Stephen Kemble, 1773-1778. II. - Order Books of Lieut-Col. Stephen Kemble, Adjutant General and Deputy Adjutant General of the British Forces in America, 1775-1778. Vol. 2. - Journals of Lieut.-Col. Stephen Kemble, 1780-1781. Sir Henry Clinton succeed Kemble.
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A Journal of the Voyages and Travels of a Corps of Discovery, under the Command of Captain Lewis...

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Pittsburgh. Printed for David M'Keehan & London, Re-Printed for J. Budd, Bookseller to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Pall-Mall. 1808. 8vo, 21.8cm, the First London edition. iv.381,16p., (ads., for Longman's catalogue, dated June l, 1808), in the original quarter-vellum backed light blue fine grain linen over boards, black stamped spine title, slight shelf wear on the boards, vellum slightly dust worn (maybe less than normal), all edges untrimmed (deckled), small brown stain (2.5cm) on the front cover, contemporary manuscript notes on front free endpaper, old signature at upper comer of front paste-down. as well as later signature of W[ilberforce] Eames, eminent bibliographer, librarian, and collector of Americana. This first English edition is scarcer that the first American edition of the previous year, with better typography and on better paper. With wide margins this is a tall copy and totally uncut. (cgc). WCB 6:2. Graff I517. Howes G-77 ("best edition"). Sabin 26741. Beckham, Eric, et… Read More
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A Collection of Interesting, Authentic Papers, Relative to the Dispute between Great Britain and...
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London. Printed for J. Almon, 1777. 8vo, The First Edition. 280,[3],(Index)pp., printed in double columns, light foxing to margins, in contemporary full speckled calf, rear raised bands, spine and gilt stamping is worn, upper hinge starting but secure, wanting labels, neat bookplate & name label on front paste down endpaper, some slight foxing throughout as usual, a very good copy. (cgc). Sabin 951. Howes A-180. Church V-1141;. Adams American Controversy I: 77-13;. Winsor VIII-498. JCB III-2377. Gephart 3102. - This work is usually referred to by its running title `Prior Documents,' after the name taken from its running title, it was intended to precede the first volume of Almon's `Remembrancer, or Impartial Repository of Public Events,' which was published annually from 1775-1784. It contains a collection of authentic papers on the various questions in dispute, from the resolutions of 1764, which gave rise to the Stamp Act, to the battle of Lexington, in 1775." -(Church) Scarce and important.
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IN THE NEW HEBRIDES: Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of...
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IN THE NEW HEBRIDES: Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of Aneityum, from 1850 till 1877

by Inglis, Rev. John, D.D. (1808-91)

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London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1887. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Inscribed by the author on a prefatory blank leaf. "Inglis was a missionary stationed in the New Hebrides Islands; he was based at Aneityum. His book covers every aspect of life on the islands, from observations on the terrain to local ceremonies and festivities. Also included are biographical sketches of some of the missionaries who first brought Christianity to those islands" (Hill 866). Octavo: xvi, 352 p. with a map and a portrait plate. The erratum is tipped in before the rear flyleaf. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles and ruled borders. Faint label shadow to the front flyleaf, with some general dust staining to the top edge. The spine is lightly sun faded, with a bit of wear to the corners and tips and some minor spotting; otherwise very good.
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Recherches Historiques et Politiques sur les Etats-Unis de l'Am‚rique Septentrionale, O— l'on...

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A Paris, Chez Froull', libraire. Quai des Augustins; au oin de la rue Pavee. 1788. In 8's., 19.3cm, First Edition, in 4 volumes, xvi,383,[1](Errata) & 259 & 292 & 366pp., in contemporary quarter tan calf marbled boards, gilt boards and panel device decorations, double red morocco labels, complete with half-titles, some slight edge wear, overall clean and internally sound fine set, rare. (cgc). Monaghan 1052. Howes M-456. Sabin 47206. JCB 3208. The author was an Italian by birth who settled in Virginia in 1773 and became a close neighbor of Thomas Jefferson. His purpose was to introduce the cultivation of the grape and the olive but, through Jefferson's influence, became active in the movement for independence and from 1779 to 1783 acted, on behalf of Patrick Henry, as agent for Virginia to obtain supplies in Italy. The work is an interesting study of the Colonies' historic ties with England and of the reasons behind the dissensions and ultimate separation. There are criticisms of similar works by… Read More
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An Historical Account of the Expedition against Sandusky under Col. William Crawford in 1782. With biographical sketches, personal reminiscences, and descriptions of interesting localities; including, also, details of the disastrous retreat, the barbarities of the savages, and the awful death of Crawford by torture

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Cincinnati, (OH): Robert Clarke, 1873. First edition. 8vo. x, 403 pp. Frontispiece portrait. Howes B-1062. Gephart 6530. Thomson 146: "Drawn largely from original manuscripts ... this history has a general value as a study of pioneer life and warfare, and the sketches of adventure in which it abounds, add greatly to the interest of the main narrative." Title page a little loose with outer edge somewhat frayed, else a good solid copy. Original green cloth (spine ends a little frayed, corners bumped), gilt spine title. (5681).
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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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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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Samuel The Seeker
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Samuel The Seeker

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Sinclair, Upton. Samuel, The Seeker Copyright 1910. Apparently published by author. No publisher stated. First Edition. States printed at Western Printing and Lithography, Racine, WI. Yellow Boards with bold, black titling. Used. Very Good/ No Dj is Included. Rare/Scarce. A nice copy.
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The Berenstain Bears Go To Camp, A First Time Book
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The Berenstain Bears Go To Camp, A First Time Book

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Berenstain, Stan and Jan: The Berenstain Bears Go To Camp ( A First Time Book) Random House 1982 First Edition, full number line. Ex-lib hardcover library-bound edition Brown cloth boards. Good Condition/ No dust jacket included. A nice find for Berenstain Bears fans.
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Evvie
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Evvie. By Vera Caspary, author of the haunting "Laura". (1960, Harper & Brothers Stated First Edition W/DJ) . EXLIB. Used. Good/Good condition Uncommon. Original unclipped $4.95 white DJ. Evvie, a Murder Mystery of the notorious roaring twenties. PLOT SUMMARY:" It was a time when skirts were short and hair was shingled. A time of speakeasies, hip flasks and bathtub gin. A time when Evvie Ashton, the beautiful society girl who modeled, danced, painted and loved promiscuously had come of age--knowing all the right people and doing all the wrong things...."
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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

by Hazel E. Brown

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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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Lucky You, What Science Has Done For Us
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Lucky You, What Science Has Done For Us

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Lucky You: What Science Has Done For Us J.B. Lippincott Stated First Edition. SCIENCE. Artfully illustrated by MUNRO LEAF. Good EXLIB in a Good unclipped $2.25 orig. price dust jacket.
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