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British Columbia Chronicle 1778-1846: Adventures by Sea and Land Akrigg, G. P. V. and Helen B. Akrigg (Book #ID 22545) Discovery Press, Vancouver, British Columbia First edition 1975. 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" xvi, 429 [pp] ISBN 0919624022. Maps to end papers, colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny crushing of paper to spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Touching the Adventures and Perils: A Semi Centennial History Mitchell, C. Bradford [With Robert R. Dwelly] (Book #ID 23185) Published by American Hull Insurance Syndicate, New York First edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" x, 233 [pp]. Archive monochrome photographic illustrations. Presentation card from the chairman of A. H. I. S. Clifford G. Cornwell, enclosed. Fine condition book in Very Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with small nicks to edges, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Without Prejudice: A History of The United States Salvage Association, Inc. 1921-1971 Mitchell, C. Bradford (Book #ID 23186) Published Privately by the Author First edition 1971. 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" xxii, 201 [pp]. Archive monochrome photographic illustrations. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with three 15 mm closed tears to top of upper panel. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Decision at the Chesapeake Larrabee, Harold A. (Book #ID 113752) Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., 46 Wilton Place, London First UK Edition 1965. 1965. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiv), 256 pp with 19 monochrome illustrations and 3 maps photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 50s. 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 |
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The Crest of the Continent | A Record of a Summer's Ramble in the Rocky Mountains and Beyond Ingersoll, Ernest (Book #ID 95150) Published by R. R. Donnelley & Sons, Chicago, First Edition 1885. 1885. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg and brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, leaf patterned end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 344 printed pages of text illustrated with many engravings, does not have a map laid in (as some copies do). Light rubbing across the spine ends, contents in Fine condition, lovely copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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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. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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New York Nights [Signed] Graham, Stephen [Illustrations by Kurt Wiese] (Book #ID 51959) Published by George H. Doran, New York First Edition 1927. New York 1927. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and copper trellis patterned cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to blue cloth spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 288 printed pages of text with 14 monochrome illustrations throughout. Corners just turned-in and in near Fine condition. SIGNED dedication by the author to the front free end paper 'Draw the blinds! Light the lamps! Stephen Graham Christmas 1927.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Columbus and the Conquest of the Impossible (The Great Explorers Series) Fernández-Armesto, Dr. Felipe [General Editor Sir Vivian Fuchs] (Book #ID 110195) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1974. 1974. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated end papers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. In a compelling narrative the author shows how the idea of the discovery of a new continent took root among contemporary geographers and how, contrary to popular belief, Columbus himself identified the new found hemisphere. Contains 224 pp with 100 monochrome and illustrations and maps, 16 pp of colour plates. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing, not price clipped. 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 |
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The Savage Nation: Saving America From the Liberal Assault on Our Borders, Language and Culture Savage, Michael (Book #ID 26486) Published by WND Books a Division of Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 220 pp ISBN 0785263535. Small mark to fore edge. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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Just as we Were: A Narrow Slice of Texas Womanhood Mackintosh, Prudence (Book #ID 26500) Published by University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 160 pp ISBN 0292752008. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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Taking America Back: A Radical Plan to Revive Freedom, Morality, and Justice Farah, Joseph (Book #ID 26534) Published by WND Books a Division of Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee First Edition 2003. 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory paper covers, scarlet lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 210 pp ISBN 0785263926. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, as new. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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Farewell: A Memoir of a Texas Childhood Foote, Horton (Book #ID 26540) Published by Scribner 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York First Edition 1999. 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covers, gilt lettering to burgundy cloth spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 287 pp ISBN 0684844397. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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The Maya [Sixth Revised Edition] Coe, Michael D. (Book #ID 26550) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London Sixth Edition, Fully Revised and Expanded 2002. 2002. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 256 pp ISBN 0500280665. Colour and monochrome illustrations 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 |
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My Tears Spoiled My Aim and Other Reflections on Southern Culture Reed, John Shelton (Book #ID 26594) Published by Harcourt Brace & Co. San Diego 1994. 1994. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 148 pp ISBN 0156000067. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, new book never used. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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The Oxford Book of The American South: Testimony, Memory, and Fiction [Edited by L. Ayers and Bradley C. Mittendorf] (Book #ID 26606) Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford 1998. 1998. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 597 pp ISBN 0195124936. Small crinkle of paper to front end papers and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, new book never used. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Military Memoirs of a Confederate: A Critical Narrative Alexander, General Edward Porter [1835-1910] New Introduction by Gary W. Gallagher (Book #ID 26608) Published by Da Capo Press 1993. 1993. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 634 pp ISBN 030680509X. Former name to front end paper and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, new book never used. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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The Junction Boys: How Ten Days in Hell with Bear Bryant Forged a Championship Team [1] Dent, Jim [Foreword by Gene Stallings] (Book #ID 26621) Published by Thomas Dunne Books St. Martin's Griffin New York 2000. 2000. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6'' 290 pp ISBN 031226755X. 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 |
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31 Clayton, Lawrence [1938-2000] Edited by Lou Rodenberger (Book #ID 26634) Published by McWhiney Foundation Press McMurry University Abilene, Texas First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 303 pp ISBN 1893114325. Monochrome illustrations. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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American Generalship: Character is Everything the Art of Command Puryear, Edgar F. (Book #ID 26637) Published by Presidio Press Novato First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 374 pp ISBN 0891416587. Former name to the title page. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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American Life in Literature From the ''Mayflower'' to the Civil War Jessop, Dora (Book #ID 27102) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1944. 1944. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, slightly oxidised gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7'' x 5'' 222 pp. Small name to the front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Mama's Kitchen Window: Vignettes From Life in the Kentucky Hills Kinder, Alice J. (Book #ID 27419) Published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, Missouri First Edition 1977. 1977. Publisher's original colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 96 pp ISBN 0834104776. General light soiling to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Proud, Peculiar New Orleans: The Inside Story [Signed] Stall, Gaspar J. 'Buddy' [Foreword by Pete Fountain] (Book #ID 62036) Published by Claitor's Publishing Division, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Second Printing 1988. USA 1988. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original fawn paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 184 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ink marking to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'Buddy Stall'. 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 0875116795 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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No Cover Charge: A Backward Look at The Night Clubs of New York Sylvester, Robert (Book #ID 27992) Published by Peter Davies Ltd., St. Ann's Press, Park Road, Altrincham, London First Edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covers, navy lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 218 pp. Rear end paper missing. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small tears to edges of front cover, spine not faded, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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Heading for Home Hanan, Zahava (Book #ID 57425) First Published 1995 in Association with The Book Guild, Lewes, Sussex. Lewis 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, monochrome photograph inlay to the upper panel. Square folio 12'' x 12''. Contains [iv] 132 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top front gutter. Separately enclosed is a six page article titled 'What Happened at Rumsey Ranch?'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0969760051 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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A Pictorial History of the Shelburne Museum, Vermont Richard Lawrence Greene and Kenneth Edward Wheeling (Book #ID 59305) Published by The Shelburne Museum, Vermont First Edition 1972. 1972. First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers. Folio 12'' x 9''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour and archive monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In near Fine condition with small scuff mark to the front cover, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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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. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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American Dynasty: How the Bush Clan Became the World's Most Powerful and Dangerous Family Phillips, Kevin (Book #ID 28769) Published by Allen Lane an Imprint of Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 397 pp ISBN 071399746X. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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The Barber of Natchez Edwin Adams Davis and William Ransom Hogan (Book #ID 28778) Published by Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge 1992. 1992. Publisher's original illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 278 pages ISBN 0807102121. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Mount Peoh - Cle Elum. Washington | Monochrome Vintage Archive Postcard [Post Card] (Book #ID 113587) Dated 1919. 5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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The Statue of Liberty: A History and a Celebration Heffernan, Maureen (Book #ID 29351) Published by Woodbury Press First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 8¼'' 64 pp ISBN 0808162799. Colour and monochrome archive illustrations throughout. The eventful 120 year history of America's most treasured monument and symbol. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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 |
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Flagstaff Hill On the National Historic Oregon Trail: Includes History of Pioneer Movement Over the Oregon Trail James R. Evans and Bert Webber (Book #ID 29839) Published by Webb Research Group, Medford, Oregon First Edition 1992. 1992. First edition in publisher's original laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 143 pp ISBN 0936738685. Monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. In Very Good clean and tidy condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Howard Hughes Keats, John [Jacket Design by Ken Reilly] (Book #ID 75804) Published by MacGibbon & Kee Ltd., London First UK Edition 1967. London 1967. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original lavender paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, peacock blue dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 304 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Lower spine end a little scuffed, light ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny nicks and rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 36s. 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 |
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Keep Austin Weird; A Guide to the Odd Side of Town Wassenich, Red [Photography by the Author and Karen Pavelka] Illustrations by C. Thresher (Book #ID 59988) Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, Pennysilvania, USA First Edition 2007. USA 2007. Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. Landscape Quarto. 8½'' x 11''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780764326394 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Homes by the Million: An Account of the Housing Achievement in the U.S.A 1940-1945 Casson, Hugh (Book #ID 30569) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Penguin Edition 1946. 1946. Publisher's original stapled illustrated paper covers. Oblong 8vo 9'' x 7'' 48 pp. Monochrome illustrations and plans 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 |
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