HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY by Barber, John W.; Hoye, Henry - 1844

New York: S. Tuttle for the Authors, 1847. Book. Good. Full-Leather. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Originally published 1844. Howes B 121, later edition (not noted in Howes -- unlisted 4th printing, following editions of 1845 and 1846?). Full leather, considerably rubbed, with exposed corners. Lacks spine panel; both boards still anchored by binding cords. Thus, best considered as binding copy. Marbled endpapers. 512 pp., illus. w/ engraved plates, figures set into text. Double engraved frontis. with tissue guard, both engravings hand colored. Interior ranges from clean and bright to moderately foxed, with most pronounced foxing, as expected, proximate to plates. Dampstaining evident on early and late leaves, also along margins here and there, not pronounced or affecting legibility. Former owner signature on front blank of Alice M. Smith, Yardville, New Jersey. 522 pp. Most editions of this title contain a fold-out frontis. map; this copy does not, but there is no indication that… Read More

S. Tuttle,, 1842. hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. S. Tuttle; New York, 1842. Hardcover. Full title of the book: Historical Collections of the State of New York, Containing a General Collection of the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, Etc., Relating to its History and Antiquities of Every Township in the State. A Good, full mottled leather binding with ornate gilt rule and gilt spine emblem, black spine label with gilt text and partial loss that affects title text, spine leather is dry and brittle, moderate rub and scuff marks to boards and spine, exposed board corners, split joints at top and bottom, page 43-46 including one plate detached but present, detaches plate is heavily chipped and large tear is clear taped, age toning to pages, foxing and some soiling throughout, small ink note front free endpaper, few moisture stains throughout not impacting text legibility, slightly bowed boards, binding a bit fragile. Overall, in a good antiquarian condition. 8vo[octavo or… Read More

S. Tuttle,, 1841. leather. Acceptable. 0x0x0. ***Please Read*** Leather boards are well worn - Binding is tight - Lots of foxing - Back cover is cracked but not separated - 608 pages - No marks on text - My shelf location 43-g-12

NY: S. Tuttle, 1841. 1st Edition. Hardcover. VG-. First edition, sound unsophisticated copy in original full calf binding that is worn about edges and ends, rubbed and missing half of its red leather spine label. Binding firm, some sporadic spotting , largely confined to front and rear signatures, but all plates and engravings extant, including the hand colored foldout nap of New York which is much better condition than usually seen.

New York: S. Tuttle, 1842. hardcover. good. 230 engravings. 608 pages. 8vo, contemporary calf, black leather label (calf rather worn, lacks lower spine label, foxing throughout, mostly to margins). New York: S. Tuttle, 1842. Good.<br/> <br/> Lacks folding map."Howe `zigzaged from county-seat to county-seat, collecting material and taking sketches, the original drawings, the quoted narratives and first-hand anecdotes, preserve much picturesque and illuminating material." DAB IX, p. 288. Howes B-122.<br/> <br/>

New York: S. Tuttle, 1846. Reprint . Very good+ in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on a black leather label on the spine. The edges of the text block are marbled. A thick octavo measuring 8 3/4" by 5 1/2" with mild rubbing to the cloth at the head and heel of the spine. The contents are clean and bright with no foxing or tanning to the pages. 608 pages which are illustrated with 230 engravings a frontispiece and 12 plates (following pages 44, 116, 140, 148, 220, 268, 372, 424, 432, 472, 508 and 552) Howes calls for 10 plates and the map. The hand-colored, (yellow, red, green and blue) fold-out map of the state following the front index (page 12) is in fine condition with no tears or chips. Howes also does not note this reprint copy of 1846 printed in New York City. Several early prior owner's have penciled their names and made mathematical notes on the end pages. Considered by Howes to be "mildly scarce". (Howes, B-122; Sabin, 3331) A tight… Read More

New York: S. Tuttle, 1841. First Edition. Recently rebound in dark brown cloth covered boards with gilt text stamped on the spine with gilt rules around the title. An thick octavo measuring 9" by 5 1/2". The pages are lightly spotted with foxing throughout particularly around the outside margins and there are occasional notations in ink by an early prior owner. 608 pages which are illustrated with 230 engravings, a frontispiece and 12 plates (following pages 44, 116, 140, 148, 220, 268, 372, 424, 432, 472, 508 and 552) all by the author. Howes calls for 10 plates and the map. The hand-colored, fold-out map of New York following the front index (page 12) is in very acceptable condition with a 3" long tear at the left margin and a 3" long closed tear at one of the lower folds of the map, both professionally repaired. Several early prior owner's have penciled their names and made mathematical notes on the end pages. Considered by Howes to be "mildly… Read More

1844. New York, For the Authors by S. Tuttle, 1844. Large8vo. Contemp. full calf. Binding with heavy wear, especially spine. Covers detached from spine. Block firm. 2 engraved handcoloured frontispieces. 512 pp., 120 fine wood cuts (10 as plates) and 1 steelengraved plate (Washington). Internally clean. The scarce first edition. - Sabin, 3330 (but with the year 1845).

New York: S. Tuttle. Collectible-Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1842. LeatherBound. Fold out map with color outlines. Ref. Howes B - 122 . 8vo., Minor foxing. Full leather. Comes in a modern slip case box .

New York: S. Tuttle, 1842. Decorative Hardcover. Used-Acceptable/No Jacket. 8vo or 8° (Medium Octavo): 7¾" x 9¾" tall. 608 pp. Book shows heavy use with clean text. No dj. Extra mylar wrapper included. Back cover board heavily worn and damaged. Corners bumped. Water warped pages. Spine strengthened with adhesive tape. Light foxing on page edges.

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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.

Traven, B. : The Treasure Of Sierra Madre. 1994 THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE-PRINT EDITION. Thorndike, Maine. EXLIB. Good/ No DJ if issued. ISBN0786201002. 533 pages. 5 ¾ X 8 ¾. Summary: "The story of three American adventurers who search for a lost gold mine in the mountains of Mexico. A tale of 'gold fever' and desperate greed." Basis for the Humphrey Bogart, John Houston film of the same name.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 black titling. Used. Very Good/ No Dj is Included. Rare/Scarce. A nice copy.

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 .

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.