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Rutland: Rutland Historical Society, 1978. First Edition, first printing. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Rutland, VT: Rutland Historical Society, 1978. Oblong 4to., 9 1/4" x 12." 177 pages. Gilt lettered dark green cloth, pictorial end papers. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos, plates, some color. Very good in a dj with a 1/2" chip at the crown, a small chip at heel, and fraying/minor chipping along the edges. Pages clean, binding tight. The first book of the Rutland Historical Society. Out of print and rare.. 1st. Hard. Very Good/Very Good. 4to. Illus.

1822. [N.p.: S.n., 1822]. 12-1/2 x 10. [N.p.: S.n., 1822]. 12-1/2 x 10" Verse Account of a Murder-Suicide in Pennsylvania [Broadside]. [Murder-Suicide]. [Pennsylvania]. [Koppelberger, Johannes]. Ein Neues Lied von der Mord-Geschichte des Joseph Miller, Welcher im Januar 1822, Einer Sonntags Nacht Seine Schwangere Frau unde Zwei Kinder auf eine Grausame Art Ermordete, Und sich Selbst Erhing, Welches Alles, Wie man Glaubt, Aus Armuth Geschah...[Running Title]. [N.p.: S.n., 1822]. 12-1/2" x 10" broadside. Text in three columns printed within woodcut border and separated by black rules. Moderate toning and light foxing, fraying and a few chips to edges, tear to bottom edge with negligible loss to text. $650. * This sixteen-stanza "New Song of the Murder-Story of Joseph Miller" is attributed to Johannes Koppelberger. It tells the sad story of a murder-suicide committed by Miller, a German-American. The verses say he eloped from Poland with the daughter of a nobleman in 1817. The couple made their way to… Leer más

Philadelphia: Childs & Peterson, et al., 1856. First Edition. Very Good. in two volumes, 8vo [9x6.25in]; Vol. I - 464 pp., frontispiece of Kane, large fold out map, numerous illustrations in text and 12 plates with tissue guard; Vol. II - 467 pp., frontispiece of Grinnell, fold out map, 7 plates with tissue guard; Dark brown cloth covers with blind stamped embossed ship in ice and border designs on front, gilt lettering on spine, dark brown coated end papers, all edges trimmed; Some shelf wear to both volumes to edges, all corners bumped and cloth worn through, chipping at top and bottom of spine, some rubbing to covers and boards bowed, minor foxing thought out, period prior owner ink name on front free end paper, Vol. I has 1" split in rear top gutter, Vol. II rear hinge starting to crack, fold out map edges tanned and chipped from mis fold. [Arctic Biblio 8373, Howgego III K3, Hill 904]. Elisha Kane (1820-57) was a Navy Medical Officer and polar explorer. He participated in the first American… Leer más

1872 CALIFORNIA 1ed Golden State Gold Rush Utah Mormon Indians Maps Pacific West
A rare first edition of R. Guy McClellan's 19th-century historical record of the American region west of the Rocky Mountains entitled, 'The Golden State.' Contents include historical descriptions of California, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, British Columbia, Alaska, the Gold Rush, Native Americans, Kit Carson, Fremont, agriculture, climate, and much more! Additionally, McClellan provides historical notes and commentary on the origins, lives, and beliefs of Mormons in the area.
This 1872 first edition is filled with numerous illustrations and maps throughout!
Item number: #40448
Price: $499
MCCLELLAN, R. Guy
The Golden State: A History of the Region West of the Rocky Mountains; Embracing California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Washington Territory, British Columbia, and Alaska, From the Earliest Period to the Present Time….with a History of Mormonism and the Mormons
Philadelphia: William Flint and Co.; Atlanta:… Leer más

1903 History of CALIFORNIA 1ed Mexico Fresno Los Angeles Portraits Guinn RARE
J.M. Guinn's "History of the State of California" is a rare, early 20th-century history of California focusing primarily on the discovery and founding of the state as well as Spanish, aboriginal, and Mexican influences. Guinn includes biographical sketches of many of the founding figures in California history – those gold hunters and businessmen, politicians and officials, farmers and ranchers, and many others.
Item number: #23844
Price: $499
GUINN, J.M.
History of the state of California and biographical record
Chicago: The Chapman Publishing Co., 1903. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages;
o [6], 19-742
o ~ 60 portrait illustrations
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~ 11.5in X 9in (29cm x 23cm)
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Rutland: Rutland Historical Society, 1978. First Edition, first printing. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Rutland, VT: Rutland Historical Society, 1978. Oblong 4to., 9 1/4" x 12." 177 pages. Gilt lettered dark green cloth, pictorial end papers. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos, plates, some color. Very good in a dj with a 1/2" chip at the crown, a small chip at heel, and fraying/minor chipping along the edges. Pages clean, binding tight. The first book of the Rutland Historical Society. Out of print and rare.. 1st. Hard. Very Good/Very Good. 4to. Illus.

1822. [N.p.: S.n., 1822]. 12-1/2 x 10. [N.p.: S.n., 1822]. 12-1/2 x 10" Verse Account of a Murder-Suicide in Pennsylvania [Broadside]. [Murder-Suicide]. [Pennsylvania]. [Koppelberger, Johannes]. Ein Neues Lied von der Mord-Geschichte des Joseph Miller, Welcher im Januar 1822, Einer Sonntags Nacht Seine Schwangere Frau unde Zwei Kinder auf eine Grausame Art Ermordete, Und sich Selbst Erhing, Welches Alles, Wie man Glaubt, Aus Armuth Geschah...[Running Title]. [N.p.: S.n., 1822]. 12-1/2" x 10" broadside. Text in three columns printed within woodcut border and separated by black rules. Moderate toning and light foxing, fraying and a few chips to edges, tear to bottom edge with negligible loss to text. $650. * This sixteen-stanza "New Song of the Murder-Story of Joseph Miller" is attributed to Johannes Koppelberger. It tells the sad story of a murder-suicide committed by Miller, a German-American. The verses say he eloped from Poland with the daughter of a nobleman in 1817. The couple made their way to… Leer más

Philadelphia: Childs & Peterson, et al., 1856. First Edition. Very Good. in two volumes, 8vo [9x6.25in]; Vol. I - 464 pp., frontispiece of Kane, large fold out map, numerous illustrations in text and 12 plates with tissue guard; Vol. II - 467 pp., frontispiece of Grinnell, fold out map, 7 plates with tissue guard; Dark brown cloth covers with blind stamped embossed ship in ice and border designs on front, gilt lettering on spine, dark brown coated end papers, all edges trimmed; Some shelf wear to both volumes to edges, all corners bumped and cloth worn through, chipping at top and bottom of spine, some rubbing to covers and boards bowed, minor foxing thought out, period prior owner ink name on front free end paper, Vol. I has 1" split in rear top gutter, Vol. II rear hinge starting to crack, fold out map edges tanned and chipped from mis fold. [Arctic Biblio 8373, Howgego III K3, Hill 904]. Elisha Kane (1820-57) was a Navy Medical Officer and polar explorer. He participated in the first American… Leer más

1872 CALIFORNIA 1ed Golden State Gold Rush Utah Mormon Indians Maps Pacific West
A rare first edition of R. Guy McClellan's 19th-century historical record of the American region west of the Rocky Mountains entitled, 'The Golden State.' Contents include historical descriptions of California, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, British Columbia, Alaska, the Gold Rush, Native Americans, Kit Carson, Fremont, agriculture, climate, and much more! Additionally, McClellan provides historical notes and commentary on the origins, lives, and beliefs of Mormons in the area.
This 1872 first edition is filled with numerous illustrations and maps throughout!
Item number: #40448
Price: $499
MCCLELLAN, R. Guy
The Golden State: A History of the Region West of the Rocky Mountains; Embracing California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Washington Territory, British Columbia, and Alaska, From the Earliest Period to the Present Time….with a History of Mormonism and the Mormons
Philadelphia: William Flint and Co.; Atlanta:… Leer más

1903 History of CALIFORNIA 1ed Mexico Fresno Los Angeles Portraits Guinn RARE
J.M. Guinn's "History of the State of California" is a rare, early 20th-century history of California focusing primarily on the discovery and founding of the state as well as Spanish, aboriginal, and Mexican influences. Guinn includes biographical sketches of many of the founding figures in California history – those gold hunters and businessmen, politicians and officials, farmers and ranchers, and many others.
Item number: #23844
Price: $499
GUINN, J.M.
History of the state of California and biographical record
Chicago: The Chapman Publishing Co., 1903. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages;
o [6], 19-742
o ~ 60 portrait illustrations
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~ 11.5in X 9in (29cm x 23cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund… Leer más