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UNIQUE ALBUM OF LIZZIE HART from NEW ORLEANS mid 1880s
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N/A: Private, 1880. Book. Good. Hardcover. Private Copy. 5 ½ x 8 ½. TITLE: UNIQUE ALBUM OF LIZZIE HART from NEW ORLEANS mid 1880s AUTHOR: LIZZIE HART (owner of book) PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) /COPYRIGHT: This is a private album and has never been printed and possibly never seen EDITION: Private copy, unique CATEGORY: Super Rare BINDING/COVER: Hardback without dust jacket COLOR: Purple CONDITION: The outside of the album is in good minus condition; there is some scuffing to the velvet like material along the edges and the spine. Album looks like it may have been handled moderately from the front. BOOK IS FULL OF WRITINGS AND DRAWING FROM FELLOW STUDENTS, RELATIVES, MINISTER, AND PEOPLE WHO KNEW LIZZIE HART DURING THE MID 1880s. SOME OF THE WRITINGS AND INSCRIPTIONS INDICATE SHE MAY HAVE BEEN A STUDENT AT THE TIME. LIZZIE MUST HAVE COME FROM A VERY WEATHLY FAMILY BECAUSE EVERYONE SIGNING THE BOOK SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN HIGHLY EDUCATED FOR THE TIME PERIOD. HER ADDRESS AT THE TIME SEEM TO HAVE BEEN: MISS LIZZIE HART - N 35 PALMYRA ST. N.O. LA. MOST OF THE PEOPLE WHO SIGNED AND DREW IN THE BOOK USED NEW ORLEANS OR THE CRESCENT CITY AS THEIR PLACE OF REFERENCE AT THE BOTTOM OR SIDE OF THE PAGES. Book is fairly age brown clean, tight and sturdy. SIZE: 5 ½ x 8 ½ (approximately) PAGES: OVER 110 pages including front and back with over half with drawings or writings. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: BOOK IS FULL OF WRITINGS AND DRAWING FROM FELLOW STUDENTS, RELATIVES, MINISTER, AND PEOPLE WHO KNEW LIZZIE HART DURING THE MID 1880s. SOME OF THE WRITINGS AND INSCRIPTIONS INDICATE SHE MAY HAVE BEEN A STUDENT AT THE TIME. SHE MUST HAVE BEEN REALLY LOVED, BECAUSE ALMOST ALL THE CREATIVE WRITINGS AND DRAWINGS TOOK SOME TIME. THERE IS A DRAWING OF AN INDIAN LOOKING UPWARD TOWARD THE SUN ALONGSIDE A RIVER (having a penciled title of 'The Last of His Tribe'). THERE ARE A COUPLE OF DRAWINGS WITH FLOWERS. THERE ARE MANY LINES OF POETRY THAT MAY BE UNIQUE FROM THE SIGNERS. LIZZIE MUST HAVE COME FROM A VERY WEATHLY FAMILY BECAUSE EVERYONE SIGNING THE BOOK SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN HIGHLY EDUCATED FOR THE TIME PERIOD. COMPETITIVE PRICING! Once paid, books will ship immediately without email notification to customer (it's on the way), you are welcomed to email about shipment date! REFUNDS: All ViewFair books, prints, and manuscript items are 100% refundable up to 14 business days after item is received. InvCode 15500 E H V VIEWFAIR BOOKS: 005342.
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New Voyages To North-America. Containing An Account of the several Nations of that vast Continent...A Geographical Description of Canada, and a Natural History of the Country
by LAHONTAN, [Louis Armand de Lom dArce], Baron de [1666-1716]
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Biographical Review (Volume XXIII) : Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Hillsboro and Cheshire Counties, New Hampshire
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Boston: Biographical Review Publishing Company. Very Good with no dust jacket; Leather rubbed and flaking at edges.. 1897. Hardcover. Original brown pebbled and blindstamped leather with decorative gilt titles on front boards and spine. Gilt-stamped turn-ins, all edges gilt. Floral patterned endpapers. Index, 28 portrait plates. Surprisingly tight and clean. A compilation of biographies of upstanding male citizens of Hillsboro and Cheshire Counties in New Hampshire, most notably home boy Horace Greeley, newspaperman and politician. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 481 pages .
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Richmond as a Manufacturing and Trading Centre;: Including a Historical Sketch of the City
by Brock, Esq., R. A.
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Octavo (9 x 6 inches) Richmond, Virginia: Jones & Cook, 1880. 92 pages, six unnumbered leaves of illustrations (one of them a foldout map "Showing Transportation Facilities of Richmond, VA"), numerous local advertisements, an index of the advertisers that includes four booksellers, among tobacco leaf dealers, horse collar manufacturers, and many other trades and services. Good condition (original decorated printed wrappers beginning to separate, but still holding, minor chipping, not affecting contents).A promotional directory of public buildings and landmarks, with a history of the city.
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The Instinct Never Dies (with Bateman signed letter)
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First edition. Quarto, full limp cowhide. One of the finest and rarest of Texas imprints, and one that has been referred to as the 'black tulip' of western fine printing. Of legendary rarity and highlighted in Al Lowman's The Printing Arts in Texas, this copy is accompanied by a letter from the author to Dudley Dobie concerning the book's origins and the great expense required to print it. The book and letter were owned by W. Thomas Taylor, author of Texfake, a book which exposed the theft and forgery of early Texas documents in the 1970s; the publisher of Bookways, a quarterly devoted to book arts; and the designer/printer of over fifty books. Printed recto only, the book was written, designed and the type set by Ed W. Bateman, a one time newspaper reporter (hence the title) and a wildcatter of great success and failure. This book was created during one of his periods of great success. The text and illustrations are printed in two colors and the subject matter ranges from a father's implacable…
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Decision of Judge Leavitt, of Ohio, in the Vallandigham habeas corpus case
by Judge Leavitt, of Ohio
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Octavo (8 3/4 X 5 3/4 inches) Philadelphia: Printed For Gratuitous Distribution, 1863. Original First Edition. 16 page sewn paper pamphlet in wrappers, minor discoloration to edges of covers, old $2 price, and old library call numbers written in pencil on top of front cover, old 15 cent price, and calculation figures not related to text written in pencil on back cover, contents clean and unaffected.In this pamphlet, Judge Leavitt states his reasons (based on historical fact and the Constitution) for his ruling that denied a writ of habeas corpus for the defendant C. L. Vallandigham; leader of the "Peace Democrats," and Supreme Commander of the "Sons of Liberty."
The accused was charged with "mischievous disloyalty" in his opinions and statements; and subsequently arrested at the orders of General Burnside. Lincoln became involved when, in May of 1863, he wrote to Stanton stating that suspension of habeas corpus, as Stanton wanted, would not be necessary in this case.
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New Voyages To North-America. Containing An Account of the several Nations of that vast Continent...A Geographical Description of Canada, and a Natural History of the Country
by LAHONTAN, [Louis Armand de Lom dArce], Baron de [1666-1716]
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London: Printed for H.Bonwicke, T.Goodwin, M.Wotton, B.Tooke, and S.Manship, 1703. First Edition of the English Translation. Lahontan was only sixteen years of age when he first arrived in New France in 1683, as an officer in the colonial regular troops. During the next ten years he saw active service in the sieur de La Barres expedition against the Iroquois in 1684, in the Marquis de Denonvilles campaign against the Senecas in 1687, and in numerous skirmishes with the English. In 1693 he was appointed Kings lieutenant in Plaisance (Placentia), Newfoundland. His career, however, came to an abrupt end when he was accused of insubordination by the governor of Newfoundland, Jacques François de Brouillan. Lahontan fled to Portugal and spent the rest of his life in wandering exile, chiefly in Holland and Germany. The daily journals Lahontan faithfully kept during his stay in New France for the basis of this work, which gained such immense popularity that it went through no less…
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Moral Culture of Infancy, and Kindergarten Guide
by Mann, Mrs. Horace/Peabody, Elizabeth P Mann, Mrs. Horace (Co-Author); Peabody, Elizabeth P (Co-Author)
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New York: J.W. Schemerhorn & Co., 1870. Third edition. Hardcover. Fair. New York: J.W. Schemerhorn & Co., 1870. Third edition. Fair. Covers and spine are soiled and faded, a couple of tears in the cloth on the spine cover, bumping. Front hinge coming loose but pages tight in binding, some foxing to contents.
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Biographical Review (Volume XXIII) : Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Hillsboro and Cheshire Counties, New Hampshire
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Boston: Biographical Review Publishing Company. Very Good with no dust jacket; Leather rubbed and flaking at edges.. 1897. Hardcover. Original brown pebbled and blindstamped leather with decorative gilt titles on front boards and spine. Gilt-stamped turn-ins, all edges gilt. Floral patterned endpapers. Index, 28 portrait plates. Surprisingly tight and clean. A compilation of biographies of upstanding male citizens of Hillsboro and Cheshire Counties in New Hampshire, most notably home boy Horace Greeley, newspaperman and politician. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 481 pages .
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The Instinct Never Dies (with Bateman signed letter)
by Bateman, Ed W.
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First edition. Quarto, full limp cowhide. One of the finest and rarest of Texas imprints, and one that has been referred to as the 'black tulip' of western fine printing. Of legendary rarity and highlighted in Al Lowman's The Printing Arts in Texas, this copy is accompanied by a letter from the author to Dudley Dobie concerning the book's origins and the great expense required to print it. The book and letter were owned by W. Thomas Taylor, author of Texfake, a book which exposed the theft and forgery of early Texas documents in the 1970s; the publisher of Bookways, a quarterly devoted to book arts; and the designer/printer of over fifty books. Printed recto only, the book was written, designed and the type set by Ed W. Bateman, a one time newspaper reporter (hence the title) and a wildcatter of great success and failure. This book was created during one of his periods of great success. The text and illustrations are printed in two colors and the subject matter ranges from a father's implacable…
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Decision of Judge Leavitt, of Ohio, in the Vallandigham habeas corpus case
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Octavo (8 3/4 X 5 3/4 inches) Philadelphia: Printed For Gratuitous Distribution, 1863. Original First Edition. 16 page sewn paper pamphlet in wrappers, minor discoloration to edges of covers, old $2 price, and old library call numbers written in pencil on top of front cover, old 15 cent price, and calculation figures not related to text written in pencil on back cover, contents clean and unaffected.In this pamphlet, Judge Leavitt states his reasons (based on historical fact and the Constitution) for his ruling that denied a writ of habeas corpus for the defendant C. L. Vallandigham; leader of the "Peace Democrats," and Supreme Commander of the "Sons of Liberty."
The accused was charged with "mischievous disloyalty" in his opinions and statements; and subsequently arrested at the orders of General Burnside. Lincoln became involved when, in May of 1863, he wrote to Stanton stating that suspension of habeas corpus, as Stanton wanted, would not be necessary in this case.
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Attempt on Roosevelt Life
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole
by Engle, Joanna
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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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DOLLY MADISON: WOMEN OF COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1886. First Edition . Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book is in G condition with light rubbing to edges, cocked spine, bumping & fraying to spine ends, pencil marking to FFE, owner's name to title page, a couple of small tears to title page else still a bright and solid copy. SA 6/21
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The Treasure Of Sierra Madre
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Traven, B. : The Treasure Of Sierra Madre. 1994 THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE-PRINT EDITION. Thorndike, Maine. EXLIB. Good/ No DJ if issued. ISBN0786201002. 533 pages. 5 ¾ X 8 ¾. Summary: "The story of three American adventurers who search for a lost gold mine in the mountains of Mexico. A tale of 'gold fever' and desperate greed." Basis for the Humphrey Bogart, John Houston film of the same name.
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Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey: Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River
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YE Gallon Press, 1970. Limited Edition. #499/605. VG. Interior is tight, clean, and free of ownership marks except for one penciled notation on the flyleaf. Cloth boards show shelf and handling wear with light soiling, edge, corner, and spine wear. Overall a solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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Grant Wood and Marvin Cone : Artists of an Era
by Hazel E. Brown
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Ames: Iowa State University Press, 1972. Hardcover. First Edition (stated). Flat signed and dated by author on FFEP and Inscribed by author to a friend on half-title page. Near Fine book in a Very Good jacket. Interior pristine except for author's inscription and signature. Spine straight and tight. Jacket shows light rubbing, light chipping at spine head, and light reading wear to edges. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. xi + 150 pages. illus. A reflection of the relationships of two artists -- Grant Wood (1891-1942) and Marvin Cone (1891-1965) -- with the community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A loving biography by a woman who knew them both. Laid-in are two letters to the editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette; one from Woods' sister, and another from a friend of Woods and the author.
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BOSTON ~ 150 VIEWS: One Hundred and Fifty Glimpses of Boston and Historical Surroundings
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Union News Company , New York and Boston, circa 1910, Very Good Stapled Softcover, 50 pages, 10" x 7", 150 photographs of Boston points of interest, landmarks, buildings, bridges, street views and more.
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Samuel The Seeker
by Sinclair, Upton
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Sinclair, Upton. Samuel, The Seeker Copyright 1910. Apparently published by author. No publisher stated. First Edition. States printed at Western Printing and Lithography, Racine, WI. Yellow Boards with black titling. Used. Very Good/ No Dj is Included. Rare/Scarce. A nice copy.
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Readin' 'Ritin' 'Rithmetic: Northern San Luis Obispo County Area One-Room Schools; Memories, Photos
by Anderson, Carilyn M. And Franklin, Harold A. And Nelson, Bonnie K. And Radford, Milene F. And Dollen
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El Paso de Robles Area Pioneer Museum. Very Good. 2004. No Edition Stated. Softcover. 1929117094 . Light edgewear, corners of book have light curl, small indentation to front cover; b/w photos; 172 pages .
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The DOs and DON'Ts of Yesterday: Little Book of Early American Know-How
by Eric Sloane
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