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	Denver's Lively Past Bancroft, Caroline (Book #ID 67816) Published by Johnson Publishing Co., Boulder, Colorado Fifth Edition 1971. Boulder 1971. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 84 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Nine Lies About America Beichman, Arnold [Foreword by Tom Wolfe] (Book #ID 81305) Published by Alcove Press, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 314 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the black of the panels. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Across the Wide Missouri \| The Diary of a Journey from Virginia to Missouri in 1819 and Back Again in 1822, with a Description of the City of Cincinnati (Stokvis Studies in Historical Chronology and Thought, Number (4) Four) Brown Campbell, James [1798-1852] Edited by Mary Wickizer Burgess and Michael Burgess (Book #ID 99947) Published by Borgo Press An Imprint of Wildside Press Second Edition 2007. 2007. Stated second edition to the copyright page, hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 145 printed pages of text with one monochrome photograph, and one map. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0809501031 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	And We Were Young Baker, Elliott (Book #ID 47922) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 44 Bedford Square, London First UK Edition 1980. London 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0718118189. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Touch of light foxing to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crimps of the paper to the spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Historic Central City Bancroft, Caroline (Book #ID 67817) Published by Johnson Publishing Co., Boulder, Colorado Eighth Edition 1970. Boulder 1970. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Let the Band Play 'Dixie' Improvisations on a Southern Signature Tune Branston, Ursula (Book #ID 33586) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1940. London 1940. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magenta cloth covers, cream lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 318 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout, double-page map. Light age spotting to the end papers and page edges. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the spine tip, shallow rubs to the corners, spine with 20 mm water stain to the right side, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Complete Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail [Second Updated Edition] Bahne, Charles (Book #ID 37440) Published by Newtowne Publishing Cambridge, Massachusetts Second Revised and Updated Edition 1998. Massachusetts 1998. Publisher's original stapled card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 80 pp ISBN 09615070512. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Colorful Colorado; Its Dramatic History Bancroft, Caroline (Book #ID 37617) Published by Johnson Publishing Co. Boulder, Colorado Eighth Edition 1978. Colorado 1978. Publisher's original colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 112 pp. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Cities Under Siege; An Anatomy of The Ghetto Riots, 1964-1968 Boesel, David and Peter H. Rossi [Edited by] (Book #ID 97639) Published by Basic Books, Inc., Publishers, New York, USA First Edition 1971. 1971. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original taupe cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 436 printed pages of text. Rubs to the lower corners, upper corners creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rub to the lower back corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 465011357 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Historic Homes of Springfield Barringer, Floyd S. (Book #ID 73371) Published Privately by the author 1966. Illinois 1966. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 99 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Dust marking to the closed page edges, creased top right front corner and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Cabins, Cottages and Mansions; Homes of The Presidents of The United States Benbow, Nancy D. Myers and Christopher H. Benbow [Foreword by Harry A. Garfield II] Cover Design by Ryan C. Stouch (Book #ID 60421) Published by Thomas Publications, P.O. Box 3031, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA circa 1993. USA circa 1993. Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. Folio 11'' x 8½''. Contains 234 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 093963161X Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Railroad Pathfinder; The Life and Times of Edward L. Berthoud + Errata Slip [Signed] Black III, Robert C. (Book #ID 78273) Published by Cordillera Press, Inc., PO Box 3699, Evergreen, Colorado, USA First Edition 1988. USA 1988. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, folded errata slip loosely enclosed. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'To John Snell - welcome again to Colorado! Bob Black, Denver, Nov. 1, 1989'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 091789524X Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Huntington's Hidden Past Brosky, Kerriann Flanagan (Book #ID 62281) Published by Maple Hill Press First Edition 1995. New York 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 133 [xvi] printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ink message inside and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0930545133 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£29.50 Convert currency

	New England: Indian Summer 1865-1915 Brooks, Van Wyck (Book #ID 62809) Published by The World Publishing Company, 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio, USA First Reprint Edition April 1946. USA 1946. First reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original cinnamon cloth covers, gilt and navy title block with navy striped spine, grey dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 557 printed pages of text. Spine ends soft, lower corners turned in. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and chips to the upper and lower edges and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Historic Photos of Las Vegas Burbank, Jeff (Book #ID 98201) Published by Turner Publishing Company, Nashville, Tennessee First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Square 10½'' x 10¼''. Contains (x), 205 printed pages with splendid monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $39.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Cranbrook; Bloomfield Hills, Michigan [Signed] Booth, George C. [Cranbrook Academy] (Book #ID 65284) Privately Printed 1929. 1929. Hard back binding in original sage green paper covers, black title lettering to the upper panel, light green end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [iv] 4 printed pages of text followed by 79 monochrome photographs. SIGNED dedication to the front free end paper 'From Alice Booth Miller and Charles Henry Booth, Christmas 1931.' That's the good news, the bad news is that the rear board is missing and the spine paper covering has 15 mm losses to the spine ends, contents clean and without any marks to the paper or the photographs. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£135.00 Convert currency

	Vigilante! Burrows, William E. (Book #ID 70941) Published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York, USA First Edition 1976. USA 1976. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards with black cloth spine, copper title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 311 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. County Library stamp to the title page, minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0151936552 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Twilight of American Capitalism; An Economic Interpretation of The New Deal [Signed] Baster, A. S. J. [1904-1957] (Book #ID 72465) Published by P. S. King & Son Ltd., 14 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London First UK Edition 1937. London 1937. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and blind to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Tiny rubs to the creased spine ends and corners, tan age spots to the end papers, foxing to the closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'With sincere regards A. S. J. Baster, July 1937'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	From Pioneer Settlement to Suburb; A History of Mahwah, New Jersey, 1700-1976 Bischoff, Henry and Mitchell Kahn (Book #ID 76166) Published by A. S. Barnes and Company Inc., Cranbury, New Jersey First Edition 1979. New Jersey 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 469 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Dust marking to the closed page edges, mottling to the cover, light dust marking to the end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, chips and creases, one 15 mm closed tear to the top front spine edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0498022188 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Shopping in the Santa Monica Mall; The Journals of a Strolling Player [Signed] Berkoff, Steven (Book #ID 82595) Published by Robson Books, 10 Blenheim court, Brewery Road, London First Edition 2000. London 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 226 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Santa Monica is a beach front city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is named after the Christian saint, Monica. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades on the north-west, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the north-east, Mar Vista on the east, and Venice on the south-east Upper corners creased. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with creasing to the upper corners, light sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'S. Berkoff'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1861053576 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Genealogies of the Families of the Presidents + Publisher's Advertisement and Order Flyer [Signed] Buchanan Henry, Reginald [Reginald Buchanan Henry (23 May 1881 - 18 Feb 1969) Was as a medical doctor, Captain in the United States Navy and genealogist, he was the fifth of six sons of James Buchanan Henry]. James Buchanan Henry (1833-1915) was a lawyer, writer, Secretary to the President of the United States, nephew and ward of James Buchanan. He was the first man to hold this office after it became an official, paid Government post. He held this position for two years. [Frank Anderson Henry (born 1883)]. (Book #ID 100779) Published by (Charles E.) The Tuttle Company Rutland, Vermont First Edition 1935. 1935. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained navy cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10¼'' x 6½''. Contains 340 printed pages of text. Spine sun faded and with surface marks to the front cover, contents in Very Good clean condition. SIGNED by Frank Anderson Henry to the front free end paper 'Frank Anderson Henry - Nassau, Bahamas, January 1936.' Frank Anderson Henry, son of James Buchanan Henry, who was orphan and ward / nephew and 1st U.S. Secretary of State to his uncle President James Buchanan. Publisher's advertisement and order flyer from 1935 loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	If You're Not from the Prairie Bouchard, David [Illustrated by Henry Ripplinger] (Book #ID 98755) Published by Raincoast Book Distribution, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. Landscape 4to. 9½'' x 10¼''. Contains 32 printed pages with splendid full-page and part-page colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with one tiny rub to the top of the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0969609744 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Honor Bound [Honour]; How a Cultural Ideal has Shaped the American Psyche Brown, Ryan P. (Book #ID 98313) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 2016. 2016. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, lemon title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 214 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780199399864 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	George Washington on Leadership Brookhiser, Richard [George Washington] (Book #ID 98322) Published by Perseus Books Group, 387 Park Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 2008. 2008. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original light grey paper covered boards with terracotta spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine, terracotta end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 269 printed pages of text. spine ends scuffed. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780465003020 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Portraits of America \| Central Park: The Museum of the City of New York Berman, John S. (Book #ID 98678) Published by Barnes and Noble, Inc. New York First Edition 2003. 2003. First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0760738866 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Liberty \| A Centennial History of the Statue of Liberty in Post Cards Bossert, Jill [Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi] (Book #ID 99857) Published by Madison Square Press, 10 East 23rd Street, New York First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 12'' x 9''. This booklet contains 40 facsimiles of 19th century postcards and a 4 page essay on Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty, New York. The cards are all intact and unused, they have perforated edges with postal details to the rear. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0942604113 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

Denver's Lively Past

Bancroft, Caroline

(Book #ID 67816)

Published by Johnson Publishing Co., Boulder, Colorado Fifth Edition 1971. Boulder 1971.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 84 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nine Lies About America

Beichman, Arnold [Foreword by Tom Wolfe]

(Book #ID 81305)

Published by Alcove Press, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 314 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the black of the panels. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Across the Wide Missouri | The Diary of a Journey from Virginia to Missouri in 1819 and Back Again in 1822, with a Description of the City of Cincinnati (Stokvis Studies in Historical Chronology and Thought, Number (4) Four)

Brown Campbell, James [1798-1852] Edited by Mary Wickizer Burgess and Michael Burgess

(Book #ID 99947)

Published by Borgo Press An Imprint of Wildside Press Second Edition 2007. 2007.

Stated second edition to the copyright page, hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 145 printed pages of text with one monochrome photograph, and one map. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0809501031

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And We Were Young

Baker, Elliott

(Book #ID 47922)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 44 Bedford Square, London First UK Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0718118189. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Touch of light foxing to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crimps of the paper to the spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Historic Central City

Bancroft, Caroline

(Book #ID 67817)

Published by Johnson Publishing Co., Boulder, Colorado Eighth Edition 1970. Boulder 1970.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Let the Band Play 'Dixie' Improvisations on a Southern Signature Tune

Branston, Ursula

(Book #ID 33586)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1940. London 1940.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magenta cloth covers, cream lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 318 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout, double-page map. Light age spotting to the end papers and page edges. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the spine tip, shallow rubs to the corners, spine with 20 mm water stain to the right side, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Complete Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail [Second Updated Edition]

Bahne, Charles

(Book #ID 37440)

Published by Newtowne Publishing Cambridge, Massachusetts Second Revised and Updated Edition 1998. Massachusetts 1998.

Publisher's original stapled card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 80 pp ISBN 09615070512. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Colorful Colorado; Its Dramatic History

Bancroft, Caroline

(Book #ID 37617)

Published by Johnson Publishing Co. Boulder, Colorado Eighth Edition 1978. Colorado 1978.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 112 pp. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cities Under Siege; An Anatomy of The Ghetto Riots, 1964-1968

Boesel, David and Peter H. Rossi [Edited by]

(Book #ID 97639)

Published by Basic Books, Inc., Publishers, New York, USA First Edition 1971. 1971.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original taupe cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 436 printed pages of text. Rubs to the lower corners, upper corners creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rub to the lower back corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 465011357

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Historic Homes of Springfield

Barringer, Floyd S.

(Book #ID 73371)

Published Privately by the author 1966. Illinois 1966.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 99 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Dust marking to the closed page edges, creased top right front corner and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cabins, Cottages and Mansions; Homes of The Presidents of The United States

Benbow, Nancy D. Myers and Christopher H. Benbow [Foreword by Harry A. Garfield II] Cover Design by Ryan C. Stouch

(Book #ID 60421)

Published by Thomas Publications, P.O. Box 3031, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA circa 1993. USA circa 1993.

Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. Folio 11'' x 8½''. Contains 234 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 093963161X

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Railroad Pathfinder; The Life and Times of Edward L. Berthoud + Errata Slip [Signed]

Black III, Robert C.

(Book #ID 78273)

Published by Cordillera Press, Inc., PO Box 3699, Evergreen, Colorado, USA First Edition 1988. USA 1988.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, folded errata slip loosely enclosed. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'To John Snell - welcome again to Colorado! Bob Black, Denver, Nov. 1, 1989'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 091789524X

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Huntington's Hidden Past

Brosky, Kerriann Flanagan

(Book #ID 62281)

Published by Maple Hill Press First Edition 1995. New York 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 133 [xvi] printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ink message inside and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0930545133

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New England: Indian Summer 1865-1915

Brooks, Van Wyck

(Book #ID 62809)

Published by The World Publishing Company, 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio, USA First Reprint Edition April 1946. USA 1946.

First reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original cinnamon cloth covers, gilt and navy title block with navy striped spine, grey dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 557 printed pages of text. Spine ends soft, lower corners turned in. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and chips to the upper and lower edges and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Historic Photos of Las Vegas

Burbank, Jeff

(Book #ID 98201)

Published by Turner Publishing Company, Nashville, Tennessee First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Square 10½'' x 10¼''. Contains (x), 205 printed pages with splendid monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $39.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cranbrook; Bloomfield Hills, Michigan [Signed]

Booth, George C. [Cranbrook Academy]

(Book #ID 65284)

Privately Printed 1929. 1929.

Hard back binding in original sage green paper covers, black title lettering to the upper panel, light green end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [iv] 4 printed pages of text followed by 79 monochrome photographs. SIGNED dedication to the front free end paper 'From Alice Booth Miller and Charles Henry Booth, Christmas 1931.' That's the good news, the bad news is that the rear board is missing and the spine paper covering has 15 mm losses to the spine ends, contents clean and without any marks to the paper or the photographs. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Vigilante!

Burrows, William E.

(Book #ID 70941)

Published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York, USA First Edition 1976. USA 1976.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards with black cloth spine, copper title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 311 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. County Library stamp to the title page, minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0151936552

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The Twilight of American Capitalism; An Economic Interpretation of The New Deal [Signed]

Baster, A. S. J. [1904-1957]

(Book #ID 72465)

Published by P. S. King & Son Ltd., 14 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London First UK Edition 1937. London 1937.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and blind to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Tiny rubs to the creased spine ends and corners, tan age spots to the end papers, foxing to the closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'With sincere regards A. S. J. Baster, July 1937'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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From Pioneer Settlement to Suburb; A History of Mahwah, New Jersey, 1700-1976

Bischoff, Henry and Mitchell Kahn

(Book #ID 76166)

Published by A. S. Barnes and Company Inc., Cranbury, New Jersey First Edition 1979. New Jersey 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 469 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Dust marking to the closed page edges, mottling to the cover, light dust marking to the end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, chips and creases, one 15 mm closed tear to the top front spine edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0498022188

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Shopping in the Santa Monica Mall; The Journals of a Strolling Player [Signed]

Berkoff, Steven

(Book #ID 82595)

Published by Robson Books, 10 Blenheim court, Brewery Road, London First Edition 2000. London 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 226 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Santa Monica is a beach front city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is named after the Christian saint, Monica. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades on the north-west, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the north-east, Mar Vista on the east, and Venice on the south-east Upper corners creased. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with creasing to the upper corners, light sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'S. Berkoff'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1861053576

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Genealogies of the Families of the Presidents + Publisher's Advertisement and Order Flyer [Signed]

Buchanan Henry, Reginald [Reginald Buchanan Henry (23 May 1881 - 18 Feb 1969) Was as a medical doctor, Captain in the United States Navy and genealogist, he was the fifth of six sons of James Buchanan Henry]. James Buchanan Henry (1833-1915) was a lawyer, writer, Secretary to the President of the United States, nephew and ward of James Buchanan. He was the first man to hold this office after it became an official, paid Government post. He held this position for two years. [Frank Anderson Henry (born 1883)].

(Book #ID 100779)

Published by (Charles E.) The Tuttle Company Rutland, Vermont First Edition 1935. 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained navy cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10¼'' x 6½''. Contains 340 printed pages of text. Spine sun faded and with surface marks to the front cover, contents in Very Good clean condition. SIGNED by Frank Anderson Henry to the front free end paper 'Frank Anderson Henry - Nassau, Bahamas, January 1936.' Frank Anderson Henry, son of James Buchanan Henry, who was orphan and ward / nephew and 1st U.S. Secretary of State to his uncle President James Buchanan. Publisher's advertisement and order flyer from 1935 loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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If You're Not from the Prairie

Bouchard, David [Illustrated by Henry Ripplinger]

(Book #ID 98755)

Published by Raincoast Book Distribution, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. Landscape 4to. 9½'' x 10¼''. Contains 32 printed pages with splendid full-page and part-page colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with one tiny rub to the top of the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0969609744

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Honor Bound [Honour]; How a Cultural Ideal has Shaped the American Psyche

Brown, Ryan P.

(Book #ID 98313)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 2016. 2016.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, lemon title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 214 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780199399864

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George Washington on Leadership

Brookhiser, Richard [George Washington]

(Book #ID 98322)

Published by Perseus Books Group, 387 Park Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 2008. 2008.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original light grey paper covered boards with terracotta spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine, terracotta end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 269 printed pages of text. spine ends scuffed. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780465003020

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Portraits of America | Central Park: The Museum of the City of New York

Berman, John S.

(Book #ID 98678)

Published by Barnes and Noble, Inc. New York First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0760738866

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Liberty | A Centennial History of the Statue of Liberty in Post Cards

Bossert, Jill [Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi]

(Book #ID 99857)

Published by Madison Square Press, 10 East 23rd Street, New York First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 12'' x 9''. This booklet contains 40 facsimiles of 19th century postcards and a 4 page essay on Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty, New York. The cards are all intact and unused, they have perforated edges with postal details to the rear. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0942604113

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