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1939 The Providence Athenaeum: A Brief History 1753-1939Providence, R.I.: 1939An association copy of this very scarce history of the Providence, Rhode Island subscription library, with a typed letter to its publisher, Eugene A. Clauss. -
1951 2vols Cowboys and Indians in Pop-Up Action PicturesLondon: 1951Two colourful pop-up books, full of information regarding the history of cowboys and Native Americans, by Edward Joseph Dreany. -
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2006 The Grand Cascapedia River: A History. Volume I.Far Hills, New Jersey: 2006A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Hoagy Carmichael's illustrated study of the Cascapedia River. -
1858 Biography of Elisha Kent KanePhiladelphia: 1858The first edition of this illustrated biography of the life of United States Navy medical officer and Arctic explorer Elisha Kent Kane. -
1890 From Printing Office to the Court of St. James: The Boyhood and Manhood of Benjamin FranklinLondon: 1890The scarce first edition of William M. Thayer's charming biography of US founding father, Benjamin Franklin. -
1898-1921 3vols Pocket Parkman: La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West; Montcalm and WolfeBoston: 1898-1921Three volumes from Francis Parkman's seven-part history 'France and England in North America', uniformly bound in full morocco. -
1847 History of the Conquest of PeruLondon: [1847]William H. Prescott's historical work on the conquest of Peru in two volumes. -
1929 Bristol and America: A Record of the First Settlers in the Colonies of North America, 1654-1685London: 1929A smart first edition copy of this scarce historical study of the first settlers in North America between 1654 and 1685, with the separate index loosely inserted. -
1936 Escape from AmericaNew York: 1936The very scarce first edition of American novelist Struthers Burt's collection of philosophical essays about the state of America in the 1930s. -
1912 A Short Guide to the American Antiquities in the British MuseumLondon: 1912An uncommon guide to the American antiquities and archaeological items held at the British Museum, illustrated throughout. -
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1938 Beyond the Dark HillsNew York: 1938A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Jesse Stuart's autobiographical account of his early life in Appalachia. -
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1932 Our Times: The United States 1900-1925. Volume IV: The War Begins 1909-1914New York: 1932A signed presentation copy of the fourth volume of Mark Sullivan's analysis of American History. -
1969 Bankers, Bones & BeetlesNew York: 1969A smart first edition of this illustrated work on the American Museum of Natural History, with the compliments of the author. -
1926 From an Old HouseNew York: 1926The first trade edition of Joseph Hergesheimer's record of the history of a Pennsylvania Dutch farmhouse, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1944-1946 Hollywood Premium Record Guide. Number One and Number TwoLos Angeles: 1944-1946The scarce first and second numbers of Will Roy Hearne's guide to the prices of 1940s records. -
1940 The WabashNew York: 1940A first edition, first printing of William E. Wilson's best known work, in the original dust wrapper. -
1823 The Geography, History, and Statistics, of America, and the West IndiesLondon: 1823The first UK edition of this comprehensive study of America and the West Indies by H. C. Carey and J. Lea, illustrated with folding maps. -
1837 Society in AmericaLondon: 1837A complete set of the first edition of Harriet Martineau's nineteenth century study of American society, wonderfully bound in half calf. -
1885 Gombo Zhebes: Little Dictionary of Creole ProverbsNew York: 1885The first edition of Lafcadio Hearn's guide to Creole dialect, idioms and proverbs, published early in his career, and prior to his ventures in Japan. -
1926 Sketches of the SixtiesSan Francisco: 1926A limited edition, first edition of this collection of articles from the literary journal 'The Californian', in the original dust wrapper. -
c1895 With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American Civil WarNew York: c1895A smart illustrated edition of this story of the American Civil War from English novelist and war correspondent G. A. Henty. -
1881 The Art of Beautifying Suburban Home Grounds of Small ExtentNew York: 1881A smart copy of Frank J. Scott's beautifully illustrated guide to American suburban garden design in the latter half of the nineteenth century. A wonderful work of Americana. -
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1940 Bright JourneyNew York: 1940A smart first edition of this history of the pioneer Middle West, Hercules Dousman, from American author August Derleth, signed to the half title. -
1857 The Pilgrims' First Year in New EnglandBoston: 1857The first edition of this very scarce and insightful account of the Plymouth colony pilgrims first year in New England. -
1812 A Discourse, in Two Parts, Delivered August 20, 1812, on The National FastNew York: 1812A very scarce copy of Timothy Dwight's discourse surrounding the National Fast, delivered in the Chapel of Yale College in 1812. -
1898-99 The Workers, An Experiment in Reality: The East & The WestNew York: 1898-99A pair of very well presented copies of Princeton sociologist Walter Wyckoff's "experiment in reality" surrounding his trek across America. -
1980 Green Knight Red MourningNew York: 1980A very scarce first edition of this searing Vietnam War autobiography from Richard E. Ogden. -
1913 The Sheriff of Dyke HoleLondon: 1913A very scarce fiction work by Ridgwell Cullum about a mining camp. -
1853 The Old House by the RiverNew York: 1853The first edition of this literary collection from nineteenth century American writer William Cowper Prime. -
1905 The New England Cook Book: The Latest and the Best Methods for Economy and Luxury at HomeBoston: 1905A charming early twentieth century guide to the culinary delights of New England. -
1902 8vols A Collection of Works by Theodore RooseveltNew York and London: 1902A smart collection of eight volumes of works from the twenty-sixth President of the United Stated of America, Theodore Roosevelt. -
c1904 Two Years Before The MastLondon and Glasgow: c1904An early edition of Richard Henry Dana's vivid memoir of his time on a merchant ship, with eight colour plates by renowned illustrator Arthur Rackham. -
c1904 Two Years Before the MastLondon and Glasgow: c1904An early edition of Richard Henry Dana's vivid memoir of his time on a merchant ship, with eight colour plates by renowned illustrator Arthur Rackham. -
c1868 California Life IllustratedLondon: c1868A very scarce UK edition of Rev. William Taylor's guide to life in mid nineteenth century California. -
1958 The Log from the Sea of CortezLondon: 1958The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's narrative about the marine specimen collecting trip he undertook with his great friend, Ed Ricketts, in 1940. -
1973 If I Die in a Combat ZoneLondon: 1973The first edition of this moving autobiographical account of the author's experiences of the Vietnam War.