Agricultural Almanac for the Year 1928.
by [Almanac].
Square 8vo (6 3/4" x 8 1/2"), original printed wrappers, covers illustrated, some other illustrations also included. Slight fading, a little soiling here and there, some minor chips and folds at extremities, corners, or margins, browning and aging; otherwise very good. The front wrapper indicates this is the 103rd volume of this almanac, which include more astrological material than your average almanac. This edition includes the tradition short story that is characteristic of these almanacs.
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Hostetter's Illustrated United Sates Almanac 1882.
by [Almanac].
Pamphlet, 8vo, blue -green wrappers, illustrated. Wrappers slightly faded and soiled, blue paper dot label on rear cover in the bottom margin, usual corner folds, slight soiling and staining; otherwise very good. Attractive almanac with the usual material, but this one includes considerable medical advice. Also includes several sizeable wood engraved illustrations.
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Hostetter's Illustrated United Sates Almanac 1899.
by [Almanac].
Pamphlet, 8vo, original blue -gray wrappers, illustrated, 36 pp.. Wrappers slightly faded and soiled, small hole running through at the upper left margin, not affecting text, normal aging and toning; otherwise very good. A very nice copy from this series, which includes considerable information on health. Medical remedies include calming the nerves, a cure for rheumatism, and treatment for constipation. Also includes a few several sizeable wood engraved illustrations.
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Phinney's Calendar, or Western Almanac for the Year of Our Lord 1882…
by [Almanac].
Pamphlet, 24mo (3 1/4" x 5 1/2"), original printed wrappers, stitched, some ad pages. Front cover almost detached, some soiling staining and browning, last leaf with some tears and chips, and with some text lost, usual corner folds and minor chips; a decent copy. According to the title page, this is the 85th edition of this almanac, which is packed with considerable information. Contains the usual weather charts and astrological material, but this one also includes a few... Read More
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Agricultural Almanac for the Year 1881.
by [Almanac].
Square 8vo (6 3/4" x 8 1/2"), original printed wrappers, covers illustrated, some other illustrations also included. Some fading and to front cover, a little soiling here and there, a couple of minor chips, tears and folds at extremities or margins, browning and aging; otherwise very good. The front wrapper indicates this is the 56th volume of this almanac, which include more astrological material than your average almanac. This edition includes a short story about hostilities between two tribes... Read More
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Agricultural Almanac for the Year 1882.
by [Almanac].
Square 8vo (6 3/4" x 8 1/2"), original printed wrappers, covers illustrated, some other illustrations also included. Some fading and to front cover, a little soiling here and there, a couple of minor chips at extremities or margins, browning and aging; otherwise very good. The front wrapper indicates this is the 57th volume of this almanac, which include more astrological material than your average almanac. This edition includes a short story about the American Revolution. A calendar for 1882... Read More
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Agricultural Almanac for the Year 1888.
by [Almanac].
Square 8vo (6 3/4" x 8 1/2"), original printed wrappers, covers illustrated, some other illustrations also included. A little soiling here and there, a couple of minor chips at extremities or margins, browning and aging; otherwise very good. The front wrapper indicates this is the 63rd volume of this almanac, which include more astrological material than your average almanac. This edition includes a short story about the dogs of the St. Bernard's Hospice.
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Public Ledger Almanac 1883.
by [Almanac].
Pamphlet, 8vo, original illustrated wrappers, 57 pp. Some wear and chipping to spine, covers very slightly faded, a little soiled, occasional limited staining or soiling, normal aging; about very good. The publisher informs the reader this is fourteenth installment of this almanac, and it is distributed without cost. This almanac is a good reference for all the churches and services, no matter what the denomination, in Philadelphia. The rear cover has an illustration of the Public Ledger Building.
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Williams' Calendar, or the Utica Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1828…
by [Almanac].
Pamphlet, 12mo (4" x 6 /14"), original printed wrappers, stitched. Very browned, and partially disbound, a little insect damage, mostly to margins of a few pages, some staining and soiling, usual chips and folds at extremities, faint signature on title; still a respectable copy. While this almanac contains the usual horoscope material, this one has a full page for each sign, including a small wood engraved illustration of the symbol. Also includes a couple of pages of ads, and a... Read More
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Narrative of the Adventures and Sufferings of John R. Jewitt; only Survivor of the Crew of the Ship Boston, During a Captivity of Nearly Three Years among the Savages of Nootka Sound.
by [Alsop, Richard].
12mo, publisher's cloth backed boards, frontispiece, illustrated, 166 pp. Binding worn and soiled, and what appears as remnant label on spine, early owner signature and inscription on endpapers, normal aging and some browning; otherwise very good, and a fairly tight copy. The present work appears to be a reworking of a journal published by Jewitt in Boston in 1807. At least two editions were published of this book in 1815, one in Connecticut and the present volume, which was published... Read More
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Narrative of the Adventures and Sufferings of John R. Jewitt; only Survivor of the Crew of the Ship Boston, During a Captivity of Nearly Three Years among the Savages of Nootka Sound.
by [Alsop, Richard].
12mo, publisher’s cloth backed boards, frontispiece, illustrated, 166 pp. Binding a bit worn and soiled, and what appears as remnant label on spine, early owner signature and inscription on endpapers, normal aging and some browning; otherwise very good, and a fairly tight copy. The present work appears to be a reworking of a journal published by Jewitt in Boston in 1807. At least two editions were published of this book in 1815, one in Connecticut and the present volume, which... Read More
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Small African American Photo Album.
by [African American].
Small 8vo latched partial photo album that includes six photos of African American, and two white individuals, also part of a post card with the image of an Afran American man is also in the album. Binding torn, frayed and worn, top part of the binding is loose. Latch is half gone, some of the picture place holders are torn, and a couple of photos are a bit faded; still, they are in decent shape., photos are good, binding poor.... Read More
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Georgia. Report Adopted by the Legislature of Georgia on African Colonization.
by [African American].
Pamphlet, 8vo, uncut and unbound, 9 pp. Paper with slightly uneven middle fold, some minor folds and chips at edges, slight foxing, creasing, and staining; otherwise very good. This pamphlet presents the views of the Georgia Legislature concerning the use of funds to support the objectives of the American Colonization Society. The American Colonization Society was founded in 1817 with the goal of sending free African Americans back to Africa. The organization even established a colony for that purpose... Read More
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The Seventh Annual Report of the American Society for People of Colour of the United States. With an Appendix.
by [African American].
Pamphlet, 8vo, removed, 173, [1] pp. Removed, some aging, foxing throughout, heavy in some places, slight soiling; otherwise in good to very good condition.The American Colonization Society was formed in 1816 by John Randolph, Henry Clay and Richard Lee. Daniel Webster, Henry Rutgers, and Francis Scott Key are listed as officials of this group in the pamphlet. This movement was part of a back to Africa process that would help ensure greater freedom for free African Americans. Around 1821, the... Read More
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Ten Little Niggers
by [African American]
Original illustrated wrappers, tall 8vo (7 1/4 x 9 3/4), includes 12 full page illustrations in addition to wrapper illustrations. Notes and musical score on inside covers. Wrappers are chipped, and there are a cople of pieces missing from the top of the back cover, but don't appear to be affecting text. Spine is split but holding, thanks to tape spine; some minor soiling. The song 'Ten Little Niggers' emerged from the minstrel shows in the South shortly after the... Read More
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The American League 1958 Red Book.
by [American League Red Book].
4to, (11 1/4" x 8 1/2"), spiral bound, red covers with illustration, 56 pp. Some slight edge and corner wear, covers with a couple of light wear marks, very slight aging; overall a really nice copy with firm covers and clean contents. Beginning in the 1930s major league baseball (MLB) printed its Red and Green books to serve as a research tool for the media, The Red Book was edited by Earl J. Hilliigan, and its full of information... Read More
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The American League 1959 Red Book.
by [American League Red Book].
4to, (11 1/4" x 8 1/2"), spiral bound, red covers with illustration, 56 pp. Some minor edge and corner wear, covers with a few wear marks, telephone number written top of page one, normal aging; otherwise very good plus. Beginning in the 1930s major league baseball (MLB) printed its Red and Green books to serve as a research tool for the media, The Red Book was edited by Earl J. Hilliigan, and its full of information about the American League... Read More
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American Flyer Trains Erector and other Gilbert Toys.
by [American Flyer Trains].
Catalogue, oblong 8vo, color illustrated, 51 pp. A few chips, tears and folds at the edges, ink name on front cover, normal aging; otherwise very good. Wonderful color illustrated children's toy catalogue that features American Flyer electric trains. Prices and models are abundantly illustrated. Also included are some models of Erector Sets, and Gilbert Chemistry Sets. Classic nostalgia for "baby boomers."
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The American League 1957 Red Book.
by [American League Red Book].
4to, (11 1/4" x 8 1/2"), spiral bound, red covers with illustration, 56 pp. Some slight edge and corner wear, some wear at spiral connection on top cover, slight aging; otherwise very good. Beginning in the 1930s major league baseball (MLB) printed its Red and Green books to serve as a research tool for the media, The Red Book was edited by Earl J. Hilliigan, and its full of information about the American League teams, including attendance data, official... Read More
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Manuscript legal complaint filed against some 11 Chinese residents of Nevada County of illegal gambling.
by [Chinese American].
Partially printed form filled out in ink. Signed by Nevada County Sheriff D.B. Getchell and Justice of the Peace Charles E. Mulloy. Single sheet, 35.5x22 cm (14x8¾"), docketed on the back. Two short tears at folds, a little creasing at the top, normal aging; very good overall. Sheriff Getschell, representing the People of the State of California, files this complaint against Ah Ling, Ah Poy, Ah Ding and others, for the "crime of gaming, to wit: conducting and betting, at... Read More
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Manuscript document recording land sale in Connecticut
by [Colonial Americana]
Folio (8x12) 2 pp. Light age toning and soiling, with original folds and light wear. Some minor chipping at edges, remnants of red wax seal in lower right. Very good overall. This is a handwritten deed issued and signed by James Babcock for land “on the west side of Wilamantuck River near Coventry.” The sale was for sixty pounds 'current money’. The land appears to be sold by William Allyn, who was probably related to the Allyn... Read More
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Manuscript document recording land sale in Connecticut
by [Colonial Americana]
Folio (7x12) 1 pp. Some wear, light age toning and a few light stains. A few small holes at folds. In very good shape overall. Handwritten deed concerning the sale of eight acres of land “south of Auguebatuck” by Andrew Warner for his brother Ichabod Warner of “Windham in the county of Hartford in the colony of Connecticut” to Samuel Hutchinson. The amount of money for this transaction was eight pounds ‘current money’, which translates into one pound per acre.... Read More
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Manuscript document recording sale of land in Philadelphia
by [Colonial Americana]
Square folio sheet (10 1/4x13), with one paper and three wax seals, and docketed on verso. 2 ½ inch repair to head, a few pinprick holes, and some rubbing to ink at folds; else in very good condition. Beautiful handwritten land deed that records the sale of land in Philadelphia for 20 pounds. The land was sold by Samuel Richardson, Anthony Morris, and John Longhurst to Samuel Carpenter et al. The document is signed by the three sellers and... Read More
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Scientific American Volumes VI and VII. September 21, 1850-September 11, 1852.
by [Scientific American]
Folio, leather spine and corners with boards, illustrated, 414 pp. Top cover almost detached, hinges cracked, significant wear to binding, part of spine is missing, title page torn with part of right side detached, but still present, signature on front endpaper, some foxing and browning on first few pages, but most of contents clean and bright, inked number on a page or two, a couple of pages with wide margins are folded and creased, not affecting text; despite its faults... Read More
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An Astronomical Diary. Or, Almanack For The year Of Our Lord Christ, 1763. Being The Third Year After Leap Year…
by Ames, Nathaniel
Pamphlet, 24 pp. Some discoloration to title page, and some staining throughout. Expected almanac wear, with chips and folded corners. Signatures are loose. Some notations on title page. Almanac contains a 2 ½ page chronology of the events of the 'French & Indian War’. Also, includes some population projections for New England, which shows the population reaching 4,000,000 by 1835. Evans 9053 Drake 3135 O’Neal 89
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