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Edinburgh: Printed for Archibald Constable and Co, 1819. First Edition. Hardcover. In three volumes. lxiv, 552pp; xii, 571pp; xii, 588pp. Original brown paper covered boards with paper labels affixed to the spines, all edges uncut. With one large folding map of the city of Washington and territory of Columbia and one small map of the Delta of the Mississippi. Includes sections on the states and territories; the federal government and public establishments connected to it; the Indians; the population, agriculture, trade, revenue and resources; manufactures; commerce; canals and roads, etc. Small bookplates of the Regency Circulating Library of Whitehaven on the front pastedowns, mild scattered foxing troughout, paper loss to the spines (especially of volume II), edges dusty, wear to extremities, occasional tear to the leaves. Lacks one folding map. A good set. Howes W99. Sabin 101366.; Octavo.
Relation abregée, concernant la Republique que les Religieux, nommés Jesuites, des Provinces de Portugal & d´Espagne, ont établie dans les Pay & Domaines d´Outre-mer by Pombal, Sebastiao José de Carvalho - 1758
by Pombal, Sebastiao José de Carvalho
Relation abregée, concernant la Republique que les Religieux, nommés Jesuites, des Provinces de Portugal & d´Espagne, ont établie dans les Pay & Domaines d´Outre-mer
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One of the rarest works on the Jesuits of Brazil and Paraguay. 1758. Amsterdam. In 12vo (167 mm x 108 mm). vi + 60 + 1 [blank]. Contemporary wrapper, front cover detached and inked “le Paraguay”, worn. A fine copy, light uniform browning and scattered foxing spots, entirely uncut, original condition. First[?] French edition; an extremely rare and fundamental work on the Jesuit missions and actions in Paraguay and Brazil, with emphasis on the conflicts with the civil power, which eventually led to the expulsion of the Jesuits from the region. Sabin –for the 1757, and first, edition- gives an uncharacteristically lengthy description “The original edition of this account of the Republic which the Jesuits established in Brazil and Paraguay, and of their conflicts with the civil power, which finally resulted in their expulsion from the Portuguese dominions. It was written by, or at the instance of the Portuguese Secretary for Foreign Affairs, the celebrated Marquis of Pombal.” In addition, the work contains several documents, such as the instructions for the government of the natives. Pombal (1699 – 1782), was Prime Minister of José I and virtually led Portugal for 25 years. Borba de Moraes, II, 724.
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A Statistical, Political, and Historical Account of the United States of North America; from the Period of Their First Colonization to the Present Day
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The Wyoming Valley, Upper Waters of the Susquehanna, and the Lackawanna Coal-Region, Including Views of the Natural Scenery of Northern Pennsylvania, from the Indian Occupancy to the Year 1875. Photographically Illustrated
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Scranton, PA: J. A. Clark, Publisher, 1875. First Edition. Hardcover. 236pp. Later blue cloth lettered in gold on the spine panel, original wrappers preserved. With twenty-three large, cabinet-size photographs by William H. Schurch. Originally published in parts, the work was supposed to include fifteen issues but only ten were published. According to the publisher's advertisement on the wrappers, each part contained two large photographic views (which retailed for $1 when sold separately.) Laid in are several sheets of paper, probably contemporary, with a hand-written index to the text, including a complete list of the photographs, which might indicate this copy was bound with twenty-three rather than twenty-five or twenty-six photographs as in some other copies. Among the chapters included are Colonel Zebulon Butler in Command, The Pennamite War, The Ship-Building Era, Coal -- Its Origin and Formation, Colliery -- Incidents in and around Coal-Mines, Joseph H. Scranton, Delaware and Hudson Canal…
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The Innocents Abroad, or the New Pilgrim's Progress: Being Some Account of the Steamship Quaker City's Pleasure Excursion to Europe and the Holy Land; with Descriptions of Countries, Nations, Incidents and Adventures, as they Appeared to the Author
by Twain, Mark
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Hartford, CT: American Publishing Company. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1870. 1st Edition. Third Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full black cloth, gilt lettering and decoration on spine and cover, double frontispieces. Illustrated with 234 B&W reproductions of prints, drawings, etchings qand engravings, many full-page. First edition, third printing: Pages xvii and xviii have their page numbers; the last entry on page xviii ends with the word "conclusion"; the engraved portrait of Napoleon III appears at page129; the heading on page 643 is "CHAPTER LXI"; the third page of the printed ads begins with "Illustrated History of the Bible." [McBride pg. 8]. The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress is a travel book by American author Mark Twain published in 1869 which humorously chronicles what Twain called his "Great Pleasure Excursion" on board the chartered vessel Quaker City through Europe and the Holy Land with a group of…
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The United States vs The Steamer Peterhoff and Her Cargo, In Prize..
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1864. New-York, J.W. Amerman, printer, 1864. New-York, J.W. Amerman, printer, 1864. Interesting Civil War Prize Case Concerning an English Blockade Runner [Trial]. [Steamer Peterhoff]. Betts, Samuel R. [1786-1868]. Marvin, William [1808-1902]. The United States vs. The Steamer Peterhoff and Her Cargo. In Prize. Opinion of the Court, By Judge Betts. With an Appendix, Containing the Opinions of Judge Marvin, In the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of Florida, In the Cases of the Dolphin and the Pearl. New York: John W. Amerman, Printer, 1864. 116 pp. Octavo (9" x 6"). Stab-stitched pamphlet, wrappers lacking, bound into recent calf-stamped cloth, printed paper title label to spine. Light wear to corners of text block, moderate toning to text, light soiling and some edgewear to title page. $750. * Only edition. At head of title page: District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. The Peterhoff was a English blockade runner that was boarded and…
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BOSTON TELEGRAPH
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Boston Telegraph, 1824. Generally good condition; Spine mostly missing, very worn and frayed; Pages are mostly clean with modest stains; Edges generally worn and frayed, many are partially torn at the center horizontal fold; Some have loss to the edges with a few slightly affecting the text; A few have larger tears but there is no significant loss of text.. Printed by Bannister & Marvin; Complete run of 52 issues of this religious focused weekly; After 1824 it merged with the Boston Recorder to become the Boston Recorder and Telegraph where Hallock stayed on as editor; 21" x 14.5"; Each issue is 4 pages; Last page of the last issue is a complete volume index; Bound in plain paper with leather spine; Each issue has ownership signature of J.P. Dexter.
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Spanish America; or a Descriptive, Historical, and Geographical Account of the Dominions of Spain in the Western Hemisphere, Continental & Insular
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Philadelphia: Abraham Small, 1819. First American edition. Rebacked in style with tan paper spine over original blue-gray paper covered boards. A very good copy, fore and bottom edges untrimmed, small marginal tear to map expertly repaired.. XX, [21]-482 pp. + adv. [2 pp]. Illus. with a map and color engraving (both folding). 8vo. "Illustrated by a Map of North and South America, and the West India Islands; and an Engraving, Representing the Comparative Altitudes of the Mountains of those Regions." Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847), an officer of the British army, "compiled his work with considerable care from the writings of Humboldt, and from the standard early Spanish books upon the American colonies. His volumes present a very useful summary of the condition of old Spanish America at the time when the several colonies began their career as independent states," (Larned, p. 443). This first American edition in one volume was preceded in 1818 by the English two volume edition. Sabin 6333. Palau…
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Hudson River and the Hudson River Railroad: with a complete map and wood cut views of the principal objects of interest upon the line
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New York: Wm. C. Locke & Co, 1851. Wrappers chipped at edges, professionally rebacked, some unobtrusive offsetting on map. 8vo. 50 pages. Large folding map on three joined sheets (21 x 1788 cm; 8.25 x 61.75 inches). 11 woodblock illustrations in text (and with 2 more not recorded in the index but always present). Original printed wrappers with woodblock vignette. SCARCE Hudson River Railroad travel guide published the first year in which the full line was completed. It covers points of interest along the route, with woodblocks illustrating the text. Topics include: the history of the Hudson River, the history of the construction of the Hudson River Railroad, and the cities, towns and villages along the Hudson, from New York City all the way to Troy. Concerning the West Point Foundry at Cold Spring, the guide states: "the iron foundry [was] established here by Gouverneur Kemble. The works are situated about a mile west of the village, upon a small stream which tumbles rapidly down the mountains,…
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Arrest du Conseil d'Estat du Roy, pour la Prise de Possession de la Ferme Generale du Privilege Exclusif de la Vente & Distribution du Tabac dans le Royaume, fous les noms de Pierre Carlier & Nicolas Desboves, pendant huit annees, a commencer du premier Octobre 1730
by Louis XV (1710-1774)
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1730, Paris, De L'Imprimerie Royale. 8 pages. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 8") folded pamphlet housed in a custom made enclosure by Octavaye. First edition.A French royal decree which provides for the state monopoly for the sale of tobacco, of importance for New World and especially French colonial trade.From the library of Cardinal Étienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne (1727-94), Minister of Louis XVI, Archbishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Académie Française, Brienne wielded significant power as as head of the Finance Ministry, which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution, despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 (presumably as an attempt to save his life).Condition:Ink notation on title page, very small staining through all pages. Wroth lists one copy, at Harvard; OCLC adds just one more, at the John Carter Brown Library. A very good copy of a rare item.
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The Gentleman’s Magazine: for 1796, volume LXVI.
by URBAN, Sylvanus [Edward Cave]
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1796 1ed George Washington America STONEHENGE Mohawk Indians Jamaica War RAREThe Gentleman's Magazine was an English periodical which first appeared in 1731. It was published without interrupt for nearly 200 years and was the first of its kind to use the term 'magazine'. It was published by Edward Cave, pseud. Sylvanus Urban.
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Discoveries found at Stonehenge
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Rise of Paul I, Emperor of Russia
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George Washington letters and correspondence
o Address to the people of United States
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Maroon War in Jamaica
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Observations on the Mohawk Indians
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Queen Mary of Scots response to criticism against her
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Curious description of a Kangaroo
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URBAN, Sylvanus [Edward Cave]
The Gentleman's Magazine: for 1796, volume LXVI.
London: printed by John Nichols, 1796. First edition.
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Narrative of Military Operations, directed, during the late war between the States
by JOHNSTON, Joseph Eggleston
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1874 1ed Confederate General Joseph E Johnston Civil War Narrative CSA MilitaryJoseph E. Johnston was a 19th-century American Army officer who served as a Confederate States Army general, even though he trained at West Point. However, his military acumen was wrecked and constantly criticized by Confederate President Jefferson Davis – with whom Johnston was very displeased. Following his service time as a military officer, Johnston wrote and published his own memoirs – memoirs which were mostly attacks on President Davis and other officers, as well as defending his own actions and decisions during the Civil War.
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Attempt on Roosevelt Life
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole
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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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The Treasure Of Sierra Madre
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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.
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Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey: Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River
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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
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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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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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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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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 black titling. Used. Very Good/ No Dj is Included. Rare/Scarce. A nice copy.
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Readin' 'Ritin' 'Rithmetic: Northern San Luis Obispo County Area One-Room Schools; Memories, Photos
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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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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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