Twentieth Century Energy
by Means, James
Boston: W.B. Clarke & Co, 1896. Paper wraps. 19 pp. In good condition with some pages unopened. Means is talking about cheap gas. Means is best known for his works on aeronautics.
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Maine and its Role in American Art, 1740-1963
by Mellon, Gertrud and Elizabeth Wilder editors
New York: The Viking Press, 1963. 178 pp. Good condition with light wear to the jacket. The binding has wear to the corners but overall, in very good condition. This copy owned by Maine rare bookseller Gary Woolson. It is inscribed on the flyleaf to Gary by Rockwell Kent and signed by Andrew Wyeth. The half title has an inscription to Gary and a watercolor painting by Waldo Pierce. Laid into the book is a letter from Waldo... Read More
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New York State Traveling Library No. 330. List of 50 of the Best Books on Economics, Revised June 1895
by Melvil, Dewey
Albany: Public Libraries Division, University of the State of New York, 1895. 16 pp. In good condition with a Western Reserve Historical Society Stamp on the front cover. Lightly soiled. This small pamphlet provides information and rules on obtaining a travelling lending library of 50 books on economics for use at public libraries, clubs, or by groups of interested citizens. Apparently, at least 330 libraries on various topics were available.
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A Review of Mr. Cambreleng's Report from the Committee of Commerce, in the House of Representatives, at the first session of the twenty-first Congress
by Mephistopheles [Kennedy, John]
Baltimore: Wm. Ogden Niles, 1830. 72pp. Good, page uncut. Kennedy argues against free trade and for protections for American manufacturers. Midland Notes Copy 1951.
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Annual Address of the President of the Melrose Women's Christian Temperance Union
by Merrill, Mary I.
May 9, 1900. 12 page manuscript. Merrill talks about the evils of the Army Canteens, providing for a cold water fountain outside the town hall and holding an Anti-Roberts meeting to prevent the polygamist from Utah to be seated as a U.S. Senator. She mentions Mary Livermore, the important reform lecturer who lives in Melrose and is a member. Included is a note regarding money for a marble bust of Livermore. Good with the usual folds.
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Inquiries Concerning the Poor
by M'Farlan, John
Edinburgh: T. Longman, 1782. Boards detached and spine in poor condition The interior is foxed. A good candidate for rebinding. M'Farlan was a minister at the Canongate Church in Edinburg. He offers an important work that is one of the foundations for policy to help the poor of the British Isles. On of his suggestions was to offer a minimum payment to the destitute as opposed to sending them to workhouses.
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The Story of Walt Disney
by Miller, Diane Disney
New York: Henry Holt and Co, 1957. 247 pp. Good condition with clipped and soiled jacket with tape residue to the back cover.
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Money and How it Gets that Way
by Miller, Henry
Paris: Booster Publications, 1938. Uncut copy and in very good condition This copy is not signed by Miller and does not have the manuscript copyright information found in most examples 64 pp pp.
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Money and How It Gets That Way
by Miller, Henry
Paris: Booster Publications, 1938. Paper wraps. 64pp. Booster Broadside No. 1. Black wraps. Uncut copy in very good condition. This copy is not signed and does not have manuscript copyright info like most.
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Paradise Lost. A Poem. [with] Paradise Regain'd. A Poem
by Milton, John
Birminham: Printed for John Baskerville for J. and R. Tonson, 1758. 416, 390 pp. Finely rebound in full leather. The spines are slightly faded and minor interior foxing.
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THE MEMOIR OF JAMES MONROE, ESQ. RELATING TO HIS UNSETTLED CLAIMS UPON THE PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES
by Monroe, James
Charlottesville, VA: Gilmer, Davis and Co, 1828. 60 pp. Removed. Edges wear, light stains and foxing, and an inventory number stamped on the title page. Monroe requested and received compensation for expenses while on official business in Europe. Sabin 50017.
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Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M--y W---y M----e : written during her travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, to persons of distinction, men of letters, &c., in different parts of Europe. Which contain, among other curious relations, accounts of the policy and manners of the Turks, drawn from sources that have been inaccessible to other travelers
by Montagu, Mary Wortley Lady
[London]: M. Cooper, 1771. Nicely rebound in recent leather with marbled covered board. New endpapers and the lower right corner of the title page and first 5 pages stained. Travel, Asia, women.
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The Second Coming of Christ. A Sermon Preached by D.L. Moody at the Tabernacle, Boston, April 29, 1877
by Moody, D.L.
Boston: The Advent Christian Society, 1877. 20 pp. Page corners with creasing and minor tears. Moody was one of the most popular Christian preachers in the 19th Century. This piece was published by the Advent Christian Publication Society of Boston, and the Advent Christian church emerged from the earlier Millerite movement. 1 institutional copy located.
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Collected Works
by Moore, George
New York: Boni and Liveright, 1922. Carra edition. 21 volumes. Signed numbered edition 108. Good condition with soiled and stained spines. The top of the half title of volume 1 is lightly stained.
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Final Notes on Witchcraft in Massachusetts: A Summary Vindication of the Laws and Liberties Concerning Attainders with Corruption of Blood, escheats, Forfeitures for Crime, and Pardon of Offenders
by Moore, George
New York: Printed for the Author, 1885. 120 pp. Wraps chipped and soiled. A scarce pamphlet reviewing colonial laws on witchcraft.
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Essays on Various Subjects. Principally Designed for Young Ladies. The Fourth edition
by [More, Hannah]
London: T. Cadell, 1785. 214, [1] pp. Nice full calf binding, hinges beginning to crack. Minor stain to the up right corner of the pages.
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Hints Towards Forming the Character of a Young Princess
by More, Hannah
London: T. Cadell, 1805. 329, 403 pp. Good in full calf with hinges starting to crack, occasional foxing, remnants of small labels on the front covers.
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Descrittione Dell Amenissimo Distretto Della Citta Di Napoli
by Mormile, Gioseppe
Napoli: Nella Stampa di TarquinioLongo, 1617. Worn vellum binding. 208 pp. Lacking the front fly leaf and folding map of the region. Some foxing and light stains. A scarce guide book to the region of Naples Italy with with lovely and sometimes odd prints.
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Songs, recitatives, airs, ballads, duets, &c. in Mr. & Mrs. Henri Drayton's parlor operas. Love is Blind. Proverb. Written and Composed by Val. Morris
by Morris, Val
New York: C.A. Alvord, 1860. The printed wraps read Songs, recitatives, airs, ballads, duets, &c. in Mr. & Mrs. Henri Drayton's parlor operas which seem to have been generic and used to cover various publications. The interior piece is titled Love is blind a proverb. 12 pp. We cannot find this title in libraries.
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The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems
by Morris, William
London: Bell and Daldy, 1858. 248 pp. Fair condition with worn binding with loss to the head of the spine. Interior front hinge cracking but still firmly attached. Foxing to the first and last few pages. Only 500 copies printed.
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Folk Art Cut Paper Heart in Hand Constructed During the Civil War
by Morse, W.F.
1861. Great circa 1861 folk art heart in hand made by W.F. Morse for his wife. Dated 1863 and likely given to his wife on his return from the war. The note on the piece reads in part "made by and old soldier when war commenced in the battle of Bull Run." Morse was later owner of a music store in Saratoga. Included is a Morse family genealogy with Morse's ownership stamps. The heart in hand was found in... Read More
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Bowdoin College Yearbook for 1848, belonging to E.W. Morton (1856-1894), with notes and signatures of fellow students, including the future Civil War General Joshua Chamberlain
by Morton, E.W.
1848. The book is in good condition, with the binding rubbing the spine. Approximately 150 pp. 90 pages have been used for autographs and remarks by Bowdoin students. There is also an attractive printed view of the college lithographed by Lane & Scott of Boston and published by J. Griffin. The future General Joshua Chamberlain signed and wrote a note to Morton in July of 1848 when he was a freshman. Chamberlain has become one of the best-known Civil... Read More
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Brief Narrative of Facts Relative to the New Orphan Houses, (for 1,150 Children), on Ashley Down, Bristol, and the Other Objects of the Scriptural Knowledge Institution for Home and Abroad
by Muller, George
London: James Nisbet & Co, 1862. 92 pp Removed from a bound volume A lengthy account of attempts to house over 1000 orphans.
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The Jewels of Virginia
by Munford, Col. George Wythe
Richmond: Gary & Clement, 1867. A Lecture, Delivered by Invitation of the Hollywood Memorial Association in Richmond. January 18, 1867. 50pp. Some staining and library stamps.
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The Bees. From the Latin of J. Vaniere. Being the Fourteenth Book of the Praedium Rusticum
by Murphy,Arthur
New York: I. Riley, 1808. Paper wraps. Murphy, Arthur. From the Latin of J. Vaniere. Being the Fourteenth Book of the Praedium Rusticum. Middleton, (Conn): Printed for I. Riley, New York. Not dated. 59pp. Removed from a bound volume. Lacking wraps, half title page loose, tanning along edges and some foxing.
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