PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA [cover title]
(NY and Boston: Frank Presbrey Co. and Rand Avery Supply Co.), 1930. Promotional. Small 4to (23 cm.) folded, enclosed in its original illustrated mailing envelope, addressed and with stamps still affixed. Illustrated from photographs, emphasizing sporting activities. 31 pp. (six devoted to golf, seven to equestrian sports, the balance primarily promotional material). Caption title: "Pinehurst, the Premier Winter Resort of America." Cf. Thornton 10779. OCLC describes several similar promotionals, but apparently not this one. Very good and rare in... Read More
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EVENTFUL DAYS AT EARLY SEASON at Pinehurst, North Carolina. October 28-1929 -- January 31, 1930
(Boston, MA: Rand Avery Supply Co.), 1929. First edition. 24mo (13 cm.). (14) pp. Illustrated from photographs. Daily schedule of sporting activities available at the resort, tennis, archery, golf, polo, rifle shooting, trap shooting, riding, horse racing, and field trials. Apparently not in Thornton. Not recorded on OCLC. Very good. Original illus. wrappers, stapled. (10257).
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![WARREN UNION. / NEXT SECTION OF THIS BODY WILL BE HELD WITH THE / Bear Swamp Baptist Church, / May 27-29, 1898. / [followed by 22 lines outlining the program for the 3-day event, with roundtables, sermons, devotionals, services, and business exercises scheduled]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/397/779/1250779397.0.l.jpg)
WARREN UNION. / NEXT SECTION OF THIS BODY WILL BE HELD WITH THE / Bear Swamp Baptist Church, / May 27-29, 1898. / [followed by 22 lines outlining the program for the 3-day event, with roundtables, sermons, devotionals, services, and business exercises scheduled]
Weldon, NC: Harrell's Print, 1898. Advertising handbill for the event. Printed handbill, 9 x 5 7/8 inches, employing several sizes and styles of type, one manuscript correction to the text. At the time, Bear Swamp Baptist Church was located in Littleton, Halifax County; Wake Forest holds a microfilm of the church records, 1911-1974. Apparently not in Thornton or recorded on OCLC. Paper browned, else very good. (10296).
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DRIFT FISHING: "SEA KING... ". Pier 5, City Yacht Basin, Miami, Florida [followed by 18 lines detailing fees, amenities, hours, reservations, etc.]
Miami, FL: np, 1955. Advertising card for this head boat. Narrow 8vo (9 x 4 inches), printed both sides, verso with an illustration of the head boat with fishermen aboard, and a description of the available fish, etc. Very good. Printed in blue on cream card stock. (10719).
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YEAR BOOK -- 1889: CITY OF CHARLESTON, S. C.
(Charleston, SC: Walker, Evans & Cogswell Co, 1890. First edition of this annual. 8vo. vii, (1), 262 pp. Frontispiece portrait of Francis W. Dawson (1840-1989, thrice-wounded officer in the Confederate Army and post-war Charleston newspaper editor), folding tables title-page vignette from a wood engraving. Inscribed on the front endpaper by Charleston Mayor G.D. Bryan (1845-1919; Confederate naval veteran, mayor of Charleston, 1887-1891). Reports from the various city operating departments, with historical material added in the appendix, in this case... Read More
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![ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA, from February, 1791, to December 1794, Both Inclusive [and:] Acts of the General Assembly of the State of South-Carolina, from December, 1795, to December 1804, Both Inclusive](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/632/341/1268341632.0.l.jpg)
ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA, from February, 1791, to December 1794, Both Inclusive [and:] Acts of the General Assembly of the State of South-Carolina, from December, 1795, to December 1804, Both Inclusive
Columbia, (SC): Printed by D. & J. J. Faust, State printers, 1808. First edition. Thick 8vo. Two volumes bound in one: (2, title page), (80, index), 394, (9, titles of the acts); 567, (13, titles of the acts) pp. The index prints 34 entries under "Negroes," almost all pertaining to slavery, and four under mulatto. Sabin 87683. American Imprints 16222. Foxed, in places heavily, but a very good attractive copy. Contemporary calf (rubbed), stamped in blind, with scrolls framing... Read More
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AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE BANK OF PENN TOWNSHIP, IN THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, and an Act to Recharter Certain Banks, Together with Several Acts of Assembly Relating to Banks; and the By-Laws of the Bank of Penn Township
Philadelphia: Printed by Jacob Frick & Co, 1828. 16mo. 56, [1] pp. Stitched, remnants of wrappers along spine, text wrinkled. Shoemaker 32096- NjP, PHi, not noting the 'Scale of Votes' leaf at the end. Not in Kress. Not listed OCLC.
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A REVIEW OF WORK RELIEF ACTIVITIES IN ARKANSAS, APRIL 1st, 1934 to JULY 1st, 1935
[Little Rock, Ark: Parke-Harper Company, 1935. Green velvet paper bound pamphlet. 28 cm. 152 pp., including photo illustrations, portraits, maps (1 folded), plans, tables, and diagrams. Arkansas state flag stamped in red on front cover Cover title, in silver: ARKANSAS EMERGENCY RELIEF ADMINISTRATION, April 1, 1934 to April 1, 1935. Edges of covers and spine faded; old tidelines to upper margins of the first few and last few pages, not affecting text. Accompanied by an edition of the newspaper... Read More
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THE LEW DAVID FELDMAN LECTURESHIP IN BIBLIOGRAPHY, volumes one through five [all published, as described below]
Austin, TX: U. of Texas at Austin Humanities Research Center, 1975. (1) Goff, Frederick R. The Permanence of Johann Gutenberg. 8vo. 29 pp. First annual lecture, 1968, second impression, 1974, 1/250 copies. Inscribed on the front endpaper by Feldman in 1975. (2) Francis, Sir Frank. A Bibliographical Ghost Revisits His Old Haunts. 8vo. 28 pp. Second annual lecture, 1972, 1/750 copies. (3) Liebert, Herman W. Bibliography Old & New. 8vo. 25 pp. Frontispiece from a wood engraving. Third annual... Read More
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VISION OF A COLLECTOR: The Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection in the Library of Congress
Washington, (DC): Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of Congress, 1991. First edition, 1/300 deluxe unnumbered copies printed by W. Thomas Taylor and containing an etched portrait of Rosenwald signed by Tony Rosati. 4to. xxxv, 427 pp. Frontispiece portrait, 100 plates, some in color. Bookplate on front pastedown, but a fine copy. Green quarter-morocco and patterned cloth. (10563).
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![THEATRE! / FOR A FEW NIGHTS! / COMMENCING / MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 25, 1867. / GRAND PICTORIAL & MUSICAL EXHIBITION. / MAC EVOY'S / HIBERNICON / OF A / TOUR IN IRELAND! [followed by 88 lines of text]. Verso prints "INVITATION TO THE HIBERNICON," a promotional poem for the event, 88 lines](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/974/348/861348974.0.l.jpg)
THEATRE! / FOR A FEW NIGHTS! / COMMENCING / MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 25, 1867. / GRAND PICTORIAL & MUSICAL EXHIBITION. / MAC EVOY'S / HIBERNICON / OF A / TOUR IN IRELAND! [followed by 88 lines of text]. Verso prints "INVITATION TO THE HIBERNICON," a promotional poem for the event, 88 lines
[Montgomery, AL?], 1867. Printed broadsheet, 23 x 7 1/2 in., in various sizes and styles of type, including display types. Toning and rumpling to paper, small holes and breaks in the paper at margins, occasionally affecting a letter or two; loss to upper right corner at margin (not affecting text), still a nice example. Small oval blue stamp, presumably contemporary, at left margin, name of company trimmed, the remainder reads: "News Dealer, Books, Stationary, &c. Post Office Montgomery, Ala."... Read More
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Arbitrary Power, Popery, Protestantism; as Contained in Nos. XV, XVIII, XIX of the "Dublin Review
Philadelphia, (PA): M. Fithian, 1842. First collected and separate edition. 12mo. 251 pp. A defense of Catholicism against the extreme anti-Catholic demagoguery of the day: "the documents here referred to clearly shew, that the condition of mankind has been no wise improved by the great religious revolution of the sixteenth century, from whose shock the social system has not yet recovered." American Imprints 42-185. Very good. Original embossed brown cloth, gilt spine title. (#8313).
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Constitution of the State of North-Carolina, Together with the Ordinances and Resolutions of the Constitutional Convention, Assembled in the City of Raleigh, Jan. 14th, 1868
Raleigh, NC: Joseph W. Holden, Convention Printer, 1868. First edition. 8vo. 129, iv pp. "A relatively progressive document that borrowed from the previous state constitutions and added new provisions. It abolished slavery and provided for universal male suffrage … voters' rights were increased, with male citizens no longer required to own property or meet specific religious qualifications in order to vote … county and town governments and a public school system were outlined." Poor quality paper browned, a good... Read More
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New Jersey Books, 1698-1800: The Joseph J. Felcone Collection
Princeton, (NJ): Joseph J. Felcone Inc, 1992. First edition. 8vo. xii, 303 pp. Full collations, descriptions, and annotations for 312 New Jersey-related books or New Jersey imprints. Inscribed by Felcone to another bookseller in 1993. Original invoice, prospectus, and 1988 Felcone want-list laid in. Fine. Red cloth, gilt spine title. (#8192).
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The Railroad Jubilee: An Account of the Celebration Commemorative of the Opening of Railroad Communication between Boston and Canada, September 17th, 18th, and 19th, 1851
Boston, (MA): J.H. Eastburn, City Printer, 1852. First edition. 8vo. (2), 288 pp. Large folding map. The jubilee was a three-day event celebrating the completion railway lines and the beginning of service connecting Boston with Montreal and the Western United States. Daniel Webster's copy, with his bookplate on the front pastedown and his ownership signature on an endpaper (this book was published in early in 1852; Webster died in October); Webster took part in the opening day ceremonies, delivering... Read More
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illustrations of surgical instruments manufactured by the kny-scheerer co. Fifteenth Edition
New York: [Kny-Scheerer Co.], 1910. 8vo. lv, in five sections: pp. 1001-1077; 2001-2150; 3001- 3202; 4001-4100; 5001-5184pp. Numerous illustrations of instruments per page for all types of surgical needs. Faded red cloth, title stamped on front cover, manufacturer's name on spine. Worn through on spine ends and corners, a short split along the edge of the spine, else a good copy.
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![Frank. Pierce and His Abolition Allies [caption title]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/520/936/946936520.0.l.jpg)
Frank. Pierce and His Abolition Allies [caption title]
[Washington, DC]: (Daily American Telegraph, 1852. One of at least three 1852 printings. 8vo. 16 pp. [printed double-column]. Issued as Whig propaganda against the 1852 Democratic nominee for President of the United States, Franklin Pierce, "a northern Democrat who saw the abolitionist movement as a fundamental threat to the unity of the nation" (Wikipedia). "Opposes Pierce for his stand on the Fugitive slave law" (OCLC). OCLC locates 16 copies for the various printings. A little foxing, but very good.... Read More
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![Richmond Bapt. S.S. Union, the Annual May-Walk Celebration at the Second Bapt. Church, Sunday, May 4th. 1924 [cover title]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/161/348/947348161.0.l.jpg)
Richmond Bapt. S.S. Union, the Annual May-Walk Celebration at the Second Bapt. Church, Sunday, May 4th. 1924 [cover title]
Richmond, (VA): The union, 1924. Program for a fundraiser to support state missions. Narrow 16mo. (3) pp., title, "programme" on page two, list of Union officers on page three, details about the event on page four (verso of an integral leaf). The main address was given by M.M. Fisher, a professor at Virginia Union and author of a history of that school. Adhesion damage (from previous mounting) on verso of integral leaf, taking a few words. Original decorated self-wrapper,... Read More
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Official Program Annual Tournament, April 21st and 22nd ["1924," added in ink manuscript] Palestine Gun Club, Palestine, Texas [cover title]
Palestine, TX: Herald Print, 1924. Annual issue. 8vo. (16) pp., three for the program, 13 for local ads. The program includes a schedule of events for the two-day affair, with entrance fees, prize money, shooting options, etc.; a third page offers information on the tournament, including rules, kinds of traps to be used, trap loads for sale, handicaps, start times, etc. We were unable to locate any Palestine Gun Club material online. Very good. Original printed gray wrappers. (8856).... Read More
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING JOHN W. BARNETT'S PATENT PROCESS FOR CURING LEAF TOBACCO
Single sheet, printed on one side, measuring approximately 9 x 12 inches. John W. Barnett, Patentee. Big Spring, Montgomery County, Virginia. Patented January 7th, 1879. One chip and a few nicks to edges of page, not affecting any text. A detailed account of the process, including the temperatures of the fire at various stages, how the water should be used, etc. A very good original broadside.
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THE DEAD LETTER FILE FROM ALCATRAZ PRISON, 1951-1962
A small archive of 28 letters, 12 post cards and miscellaneous ephemera and clippings from the Dead Letter Office at Alcatraz Prison, San Francisco Bay, dated from 1951 to 1962. The correspondence is addressed to inmates, both real and imagined, and to the postmaster at Alcatraz. A few of the letters were spurious or hoaxes, in which the correspondents used the Alcatraz return address, and when deemed undeliverable, they were sent to Alcatraz. Included among the post cards are... Read More
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ILLUSTRATED POINTS OF INTEREST IN SALT LAKE CITY
Salt Lake City [UT]: Press of Harper Brothers, 1902. Printed paper wrappers, stapled, illustration of the Knutsford Hotel on rear wrapper. 8 x 8 cm., 31 pp., including 18 views of the City Hall, Mormon Temple and Tabernacle, the Lion House, the Salt Air Pavilion, etc. Cover title: "Salt Lake City Illustrated. Compliments of Knutsford Hotel." G.S. Holmes is listed as the owner and proprietor of the hotel which offered American and European plans. No listings found on OCLC... Read More
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A NEW VOLUME IN/ THE STORY OF THE WEST SERIES/ THE STORY OF THE MINE/ BY CHARLES HOWARD SHINN/ UNIFORM WITH THE STORY OF THE INDIAN, BY GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL/ IN THE STORY OF THE WEST SERIES, EDITED BY RIPLEY HITCHCOCK/ ILLUSTRATED 12MO. CLOTH $1.50/ D. APPLETON & CO., PUBLISHERS, 72 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK
[New York: D. Appleton & Co, 1896. Publishers promotional broadside. 20 by 15 3/4 in printed in red and black with a pictorial scene of a cowboy and Indian staring off into the sunset. Very good with a little toning and a few small edge chips. Subtitle of the published book is "As Illustrated by the Great Comstock Lode of Nevada.
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A CHRONOLOGY OF THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY (1892-1939)
NP: np, 1939. Sheets, 12 by 6 7/8 in., 8 pp., stapled at top margins. Printed on rectos only, paper browned. There appears to be no listing for this publication under the title. A similar item is listed as printed in 1939 but only chronicles the history of automobile development up to 1936. Pencil signature of Eugene Leach at head of first page.
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![COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET / TO / GEN. U.S. GRANT [followed by fifteen different toasts to the former President]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/956/883/1024883956.0.l.jpg)
COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET / TO / GEN. U.S. GRANT [followed by fifteen different toasts to the former President]
Little Rock, Ark, 1880. Printed broadside on silk, 8 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches, a program for the event. Former Civil War commanding general and President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant visited Little Rock in the spring of 1880 and was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd. He participated in a parade, made public appearances, and was toasted at a banquet in Concordia Hall. The event was recorded in an article in the :"New York Graphic" on April... Read More
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