Titles starting with H from John Michael Lang Fine Books

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. Hardcover First edition 9.5" x 6.25". 542pp. Blue cloth, in dust wrapper. Light soiling, clippings mounted on the rear endpapers, else VG+ condition. The jacket is used and worn. This copy bears the ownership inscription of James and Theresa Stevens. James Stevens, best known as the man who popularized the Paul Bunyan legends, was a friend of Mencken's and a frequent contributor to the American Mercury. Theresa Stevens has written on the front free end... more information

Tacoma: Washington State Historical Society, 1961. Hardcover First edition 10" x 6.75". 136pp. Illustrated beige cloth boards, dark brown spine with gilt lettering. A fine, bright copy. Chittenden (1858 - 1917) was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and an officer of the Corps of Engineers. As an engineer he served on the Missouri River Commission formuch of his career, surveyed the irrigation potential of the western states, and studied the flood control needs in... more information

Missoula, MT: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company, 1991. Hardback 11.25" x 9". 230pp. Grey cloth covered hardcover with gilt spine lettering in dust wrapper. Spine tips are lightly bumped, else near fine condition. The dust jacket has light edge wear and general fading and soiling, else VG+ condition. Inscribed and signed by the author, to his sister, on the title page. From the title page, "A portrait in words and photographs of a giant in Montana business, agriculture, aviation a... more information

Seattle, Washington: Superior Publishing Company, 1977. Hardback First edition 13.25" x 9.25". 255pp. Brown buckram with gilt spine lettering, in the original slipcase. Fine condition. Signed by Newell on the second leaf. "An illustrated review of the growth and development of the maritime industry from 1965...with sketches and portraits of a number of well known marine men." ... more information

Seattle: [Frank McCaffrey at the Dogwood Press], 1975. 9.25" x 6.25". 3pp. Stapled color illustrated wrappers. Fine condition. A nicely printed booklet, executed by Broderick's longtime friend. McCaffrey printed many booklets for Broderick over the years; this program is similar in feel to many of those publications. Broderick liked to send the booklets to his friends as holiday greetings. Broderick was a highly respected Seattle civic leader and the longtime president of the city... more information

Seattle: Frank McCaffrey Publishers, 1969. Hardcover First edition 9" x 6". 239pp. Green and brown cloth. Very light spine rubbing, else near fine condition. Reminiscences by the highly respected Seattle civic leader and the longtime president of the city's largest real estate firm. Broderick is noted for having participated in the promotion of both the AYP exposition and the Century 21 exposition. ... more information

Leyden, The Netherlands: E. J. Brill Ltd., 1964. Hardback 9.75" x 6.75". 248pp. Dark blue cloth covered hardback with gilt spine lettering in dust wrapper. Fine condition. The dust jacket has light rubbing, else near fine condition. This is a photomechanical reprint printed for the trustees of the De Goeje Fund, No. IX. Illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. With a fold-out map opposite the title page. ... more information

New York: The Macmillan Publishing Company, 1954. Hardback First edition 8.25" x 5.25". 467pp. Gray cloth, in dust wrapper. Near fine condition; VG+ jacket which is price clipped and has light edge wear. ... more information

New York: 2002. 12" x 8". 249pp. Glossy paper wrappers. Light soiling; generally VG+ condition. Signed 'Michael' on the half title page, presumably by the author / interviewer. Interviews with great, and sometimes legendary hairdressers. With interviews of Alexandre, Kenneth Battelle, Sam Lapin, Vidal Sassoon, and others. Includes many photo illustrations. ... more information

New York: Harper & Row, 1973. Hardback First edition 8.25" x 5.5". 245pp. Beige cloth, in dust wrapper. One very small spot on the rear board, else fine condition; near fine jacket with a bit of soiling on the rear panel. Review copy, with the Harper & Row slip laid in. A memoir by the noted poet and editor. ... more information

Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1965. Hardcover First edition 9" x 5.75". 377pp. Orange cloth hardcover in dust wrapper. Top edge lightly soiled, else near fine condition; the jacket is price clipped and has a bit of edge wear and rubbing. An account of the life of Chief Moses of the Columbia Indians. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Volume 80 in The Civilization of the American Indian Series. ... more information

Spokane, Washington: Inland Printing Company, 1909. Paperback 7.5" x 5". 135pp. Illustrated paperback. Spine worn at the tips, other general wear, overall VG+. "Mining camp, Indian and Hudson's Bay tales based on the experiences of the author." With illustrations from drawings. ... more information

Seattle: Seattle Club of Printing House Craftsmen, 1975. Hardcover 9.25" x 6". 121pp. Maroon buckram with gilt lettering and cover decoration. A fine copy. One of only 500 copies printed. With articles on the printing trade in and illustrations after items printed by the various Seattle Printing House Craftsmen. ... more information

New York: Farrar & Rinehart, Inc., 1929. Hardback First edition 7.5" x 5". 55pp. Black cloth with gilt lettering, in dust wrapper. A couple leaves have small edge chips, else near fine condition. The jacket has several small chips, a long closed tear and is price clipped. This copy one of 200 special presentation copies printed by special commission for the author. Signed and inscribed by the author on the dedication to Harold Osborn, jr. "with the appreciation and best wishes of t... more information

New York: Mallard Press, an imprint of BDD Promotional Book Company, Inc., 1990. 12.75" x 10.75". 175pp. Blue cloth in dust wrapper. Fine condition. The dust jacket is in fine condition. Illustrated with color photographs by Alan Briere. ... more information

Albany, NY: Printed for the Author by Joel Munsell's Sons, 1883. Hardback First edition 9" x 5.5". 735pp., plus 55pp. index. Rust red pebbled cloth with gilt spine lettering. Spine a bit faded, light edge wear, a few light pencil margin marks, mild internal soiling and one leaf with a tape repaired margin. Generally nice VG+ condition. This uncommon work of genealogy includes facts about various members of the Hall clan, birth, death and marriage dates, some anecdotal history, illustrati... more information

Two Rivers, Wisconsin: Hamilton Manufacturing Company, 1937. Paperback 8.5" x 11". 72pp. Beautifully printed red, black and gold wrappers. Tasteful Hamilton Company bookplate, else fine condition. A good illustrated trade catalog. With sections showing type cabinets, desks, type cases, roller cabinets, tables, and much more. ... more information

San Marino, CA: Western Federal Savings and Loan Association Los Angeles, 1964. Hardback 7.5" x 5". Approx. 116pp. Ivory hardback with black lettering in dust wrapper. Very light bump on bottom edge, else fine condition. Dust jacket has very light edge wear and soiling else near fine condition. Reprint of the so-called Devonshire copy of the second quarto of Hamlet. Reproduction of the Huntington Library copy, with an introduction by Oscar James Campbell. ... more information

Pendleton, Oregon: Hamley & Company, 1951. Paperback 8.5" 11". 81pp. Color illustrated wrappers. Fairly light edge wear soiling, else generally VG+ condition. A nicely illustrated trade catalog, with sections of stirrups, riding saddles, horse brushes and clothing, pack saddles, bridles, gun holsters, bits, chaps, buckles and much other equipment for riders and cowboys. Also with a good selection of books for sale. ... more information

Seattle: M. Jamborete, 1971. Paperback 11" x 8.5". 130pp. Spiral bound with heavy blue paper covers. Mild general wear and use, bookplate, overall VG+ condition. One of a special printing of this book for the author's special friends. This excellent how - to guide includes chapters on tools and supplies, metal processes in jewelry making, designs for stones, individual pieces, includig earrings, chains, pendants, rings, etc., filigree, serving pieces, such as spoons and forks, salt and... more information