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Glimpses Of Fifty Years

Glimpses Of Fifty Years

by Willard, Frances E

Women Torch-Bearers

Women Torch-Bearers

by Gordon, Elizabeth Putnam

Nineteen Beautiful Years

Nineteen Beautiful Years

by Willard, Frances E

Souvenir Program

Souvenir Program

Leo Minster, MA, 1904. Pamphlet with silk tie. Very good.. 6 x 9 3/4 inches (15 x 25 cm), manilla wraps with silk ribbon tie, some discoloration around edges. Program of the convention held October 25-28, 1904. List officers and chairwomen, superintendents, and vice presidents, with some photographs. Many pages have advertisements by local businesses, and songs on the page. Inside cover has written in ink, "This book belonged to Almira Coffin Rowe, BL Rowe." Laid in are two double-sideded sheets... Read more about this item
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A$147.30
The Greenwich Total Abstinence Ribbon

The Greenwich Total Abstinence Ribbon

Ribbon. Very good.. 5.5 x 3 inches (14 x 7.5 cm), silk ribbon, slightly frayed at bottom and top, minor staining, picture of George Washington at a desk holding a quill pen. Picture of eagle at top. "The Greenwich Temperance Benevolent Societies." Area with bird has two streamers one says "Total" the other one says, "Abstinence." Below the eagle in small lettering is,"Pledged to abstain from all Intoxicating Drinks." Benevolent societies proliferated in the U.S. between 1815 and 1861, melding... Read more about this item
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A$368.24
Apples & Health. - Best Food Series No. 2 - Apples. 30th Thousand

Apples & Health. - Best Food Series No. 2 - Apples. 30th Thousand

by Oldfield, Dr. Josiah

London: The Fruitarian Society, n.d. (early 20thC). Pamphlet. 16p., tiny pamphlet in printed wraps, 6x3.5 inches, staple-fastened. Covers on acidic stock and toned, while the text is alkaline and no problem. Staples have rusted with migration. Covers quite edgeworn (no loss of text) with serious splitting of spinefold. Quite fragile, a reading copy.
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A$23.26
Profit and Loss in Man

Profit and Loss in Man

by HOPKINS, Alphonso A

New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1909. First Edition. 12mo (20cm.); publisher's teal cloth lettered and ruled in pale yellow; 376pp. Light shelf wear, some minor flaking to lettering, else Very Good to Near Fine. Lengthy treatise in favor of prohibition laid out in nativist terms: "Besodden Europe, worse bescourged than war, famine, and pestilence, sends here her drink-makers, her drunkard-makers, and her drunkards" (p. 234). Indeed, "For Hopkins, the coalition of all that is 'un-American' [is]... Read more about this item
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A$193.81
Glimpses of Fifty Years

Glimpses of Fifty Years

by Willard, Frances E

Chicago: Woman's Temperance Publication Association, H. J. Smith, 1889. Cloth with 1/4 leather. Very good. Brown cloth with 1/4 leather, gilt lettering on front and spine, gilt emblem on front, leather on corner, gilt page edges, wear at head and foot of spine, small tears where spine meets front cover, edges rubbed, front hinge tight but front endpaper has mostly separate. Front cover has fading to top two inches. Frances Willard was educator, suffragist and was the long time president of the Women's... Read more about this item
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A$110.47
An Appeal to Tax-Payers, In Opposition to the Existing Law for the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors

An Appeal to Tax-Payers, In Opposition to the Existing Law for the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors

by William J. Mullen

Philadelphia: Printed by J. Craig, [1852]. Paginated [17]-40 pages, i.e., [23] pages. 12mo. Pamphlet; removed; without wrappers, else Very Good. Scarce Philadelphia temperance tract railing against the traffickers of alcohol. Mullen connects alcoholism to sufferers of mental illness as well as highlighting an increase of crime, sometimes leading to murder. Mullen suggests that taxpayers are being overburdened through the allowance of alcohol sales; sales that create profits, but also create unwell... Read more about this item
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A$232.58
The Temperance Reform and Its Great Reformers, 1879, First Ed

The Temperance Reform and Its Great Reformers, 1879, First Ed

by Daniels, W H

The Temperance Reform and Its Great Reformers. An Illustrated History, Including the Temperance "blue laws" of the New England Colonies; the Liquor Laws of the States; A Sketch of the Various Temperance Organizations; Biographies of Lyman Beecher, John B Gough, Dr Jewett, etc., A Chapter on the Medical and Chemical Phases of the Movement; "The Crusades"; the Woman's Christian Temperance Unions; "Red Ribbon" reform under Dr Reynolds; the Evangelistic Temperance Work Under Messrs Moody, Sawyer, etc.;... Read more about this item
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A$201.18
Women Torch Bearers; The Story of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Women Torch Bearers; The Story of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union

by Gordon, Elizabeth Putnam

Evanston Ilinois: National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Publishing House, 1924. Second Edition. Cloth. Very good. Navy blue cloth with gilt lettering on front and spine, gilt imagine of hand holding up a torch on front, a few white spots and worn at extremities. Inscribed by author to another temperance activist, dated 1926. 320pp.
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A$110.55
Elements of Civil Liberty, or the Way to Maintain Free Institutions

Elements of Civil Liberty, or the Way to Maintain Free Institutions

by WISNER, William

Ithaca: Andus, Gauntlett & Co, 1853. First Edition. First printing. Octavo (19cm). Brown cloth, boards blindstamped, titled in gilt on spine; yellow endpapers; vi, [2], [7]-238pp; steel mezzotint frontispiece portrait by A. H. Ritchie. A straight, fresh copy with loss to headcap, gilt dulled, some discoloration to fore-edge, but largely clean: Very Good or better. A work on American government as "an ordinance of God," with a chapter on the "Liquor Traffick" and temperance (217).
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A$155.05
The Temperance Almanac for the Year of Our Lord 1834; Calculated Generally for All Parts of the United States and Canada: Containing Beside the Usual Astronomical Calculations, Many Valuable Suggestions and Important Statements on the Subject of Temperance

The Temperance Almanac for the Year of Our Lord 1834; Calculated Generally for All Parts of the United States and Canada: Containing Beside the Usual Astronomical Calculations, Many Valuable Suggestions and Important Statements on the Subject of Temperance

by Executive Committe of the New-York State Temperance Society

New Castle: L. D. Dewey and The N.Y. State Temperance Society, 1834. First Edition. First printing. 12mo (18cm). In paper wraps, spine whipstiched with small ribbon loop at top; 48pp; wood engraving to cover, 12 wood engavings in text. Lacking rear wrapper. With minor marginal annotations, including notes of family births. Rubbed, edges battered, small tear to front wrap, long tear to final leaf, minor dampstains to margins, but largely whole: Good. An almanac with temperance material, including an... Read more about this item
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A$116.29
Die Bekämpfung des Alkoholismus im Freistaat Sachsen: Zum 3. Deutschen Alkoholgegnertag anlässlich der Internationalen Hygiene-Ausstellung 1930 in Dresden

Die Bekämpfung des Alkoholismus im Freistaat Sachsen: Zum 3. Deutschen Alkoholgegnertag anlässlich der Internationalen Hygiene-Ausstellung 1930 in Dresden

by BRETSCHNEIDER, Richard, ed

Dresden: Verlag Sächische Landeshauptstelle gegen den Alkoholismus, 1930. First Edition. Octavo (23.5cm.); publisher's blue cloth-backed printed paper-covered boards; 152pp. & 8 leaves of illus. printed on rectos and versos. Corners gently bumped, boards rather dust-soiled, else Very Good, internally fine. Publication of the third congress of the Saxonian anti-alcoholism league. OCLC locates no copies in North America as of May, 2020.
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A$62.02
True to His Colours; or, The Life That Wears Best

True to His Colours; or, The Life That Wears Best

by WILSON, T.P.; Francis Arthur Fraser, illus

London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1879. First Edition. 12mo (18.25cm.); publisher's brown decorative cloth embossed in black and gilt, brown glazed endpapers; 349pp.; engraved frontispiece, five leaves of plates signed in image "FAF." Just a hint of edge wear, else Near Fine. Contemporary manuscript gift inscription from the Metropolitan Methodist Sabbath School for a Reward of Merit. English temperance novel illustrated by Francis Arthur Fraser, best known for illustrating Charles Dickens' Great... Read more about this item
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A$116.29
Text-Book of Temperance

Text-Book of Temperance

by LEES, F[rederic] R[ichard]

Rockland, ME: Z. Pope Vose & Co, 1869. First Edition. First printing. Octavo (19cm). In brown cloth, titled in gold on spine; yellow endpapers; 312, [2]pp; errata slip at rear. Contemporary owner's name to front pastedown. An upright, tight copy, rear board gently warped, rubbed, with minor loss at head, internally clean: Very Good. Lees (1815-1897) earned his living as a temperance advocate (ODNB). This volume contains both scientific and religious arguments against alcohol, along with proposed plans... Read more about this item
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A$124.04
The Intemperate Use of Ardent Spirits

The Intemperate Use of Ardent Spirits

by Tenney, Caleb

Newport, R.I.: The Office of the Newport Mercury, 1815. Sewn wraps. Very good.. 8 1/2 x 5 inches (21 x 12.5 cm). Sewn pamphlet, foxing to cover, open tear at top of front cover, closed tear on back cover, ink writing on top. 23 pp.
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A$257.77
[TEMPERANCE] [SAMMELBANDS] Temperance Tracts Issued by the National Temperance Society and Publication House [clothbound sammelband of 48 Temperance tracts]

[TEMPERANCE] [SAMMELBANDS] Temperance Tracts Issued by the National Temperance Society and Publication House [clothbound sammelband of 48 Temperance tracts]

by (STEARNS, J. N., publisher) [Various authors]

New York: J. N. Stearns, 1870. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Octavo. Bound by the publisher in plain brown cloth with gilt spine decoration. Spine ends worn, but internally clean, bright, and crisp, with the original yellow endpapers preserved. Overall, a solidly very good copy. Early 20th century bookstore stamp on the front free endpaper. SIGNED by the publisher (likely also the compilor), J. N. Stearns, on the front paste-down, and also bearing the pencilled signature of one James A. Briggs,... Read more about this item
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A$232.58
The True Path: Or The Murphy Movement and Gospel Temperance; A Complete History of the Rise, Progress and Wonder Effects of The Great Reformatory Wave Now Deluging Our Land... Biography... of Francis Murphy the Great Temperance Epostle

The True Path: Or The Murphy Movement and Gospel Temperance; A Complete History of the Rise, Progress and Wonder Effects of The Great Reformatory Wave Now Deluging Our Land... Biography... of Francis Murphy the Great Temperance Epostle

by Vandersloot, Samuel

Detroit: R.D.S. Tyler & Co, 1878. First Edition. Cloth. Good +. Blue cloth with embossed gilt lettering on front, embossed black decoration on front, gilt lettering on spine. Back cover has embossed title, white marks and buckling, wear to extremities, tissue guard over frontispiece, has foxing, front free fly leaf has name and location of former owner. Gilt page edges.
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A$58.78
The Battle Cry ... Temperance & Prohibition Songs , 1887

The Battle Cry ... Temperance & Prohibition Songs , 1887

by Taylor and Herbert

The Battle Cry, A New Collection of Temperance and Prohibition Songs by H S Taylor and Dr J B Herbert. Cincinnati: Fillmore Bros Publishers. Sold with original WCTU ribbon from the State Convention, Kearney, Nebraska, October 4 - 8 1897.
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A$252.34
Temperance - or Prohibition

Temperance - or Prohibition

by Tietsoert, Francis J., ed

New York: The Hurst Temperance Contest Committee, 1929. First Edition. Cloth. Good. Black cloth with stain on front cover, green lettering on front and spine. Chips in cloth beside spine, wear to extremities, some front end pages have soiling. A contest was held for writers to propose a system of temperance without prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages. A few full page cartoons throughout, a few photographs throughout. 397 pp. First edition.
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A$65.77
The Social History of Alcohol Review The Journal of the Alcohol and Temperance History Group No. 18 Fall 1988

The Social History of Alcohol Review The Journal of the Alcohol and Temperance History Group No. 18 Fall 1988

by Giles, Geoffrey J. (editor) James S. Roberts, Bruce Donovan, David C. Sloane, Robert Garris

[Gainesville, FL]: Alcohol and Temperance History Group. Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. First edition. Magazine. Printed wrappers [about 5.5" x 8.5"], saddle-stapled, 36 pages. Fine bx235
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A$19.38
A PILGRIM MAID:

A PILGRIM MAID:

by Townsley, Frances E

Butler, Indiana: L. H. Higley Publisher,, 1908,. hardcover. Fine. Butler, Indiana: L. H. Higley Publisher,, 1908,. hardcover. Fine. Octavo, 350 pages, green cloth, gilt titles and decorations. The autobiography of a woman minister and temperance advocate. 092108D
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A$62.02
Nineteen Beautiful Years

Nineteen Beautiful Years

by Frances E. Willard

Fleming H Revell Company, 1111. Hardcover. Acceptable. New and Revised Edition. 202 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Light tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Moderate cracking to gutters causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild bubbling, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear.... Read more about this item
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A$41.03
Melodies for the Temperance Ship. A Collection of Hymns, Tunes and Songs: Designed for Seamen and Landsmen, in their Social Gatherings, to promote Sobriety, Virtue and Religion, on Land and Ocean

Melodies for the Temperance Ship. A Collection of Hymns, Tunes and Songs: Designed for Seamen and Landsmen, in their Social Gatherings, to promote Sobriety, Virtue and Religion, on Land and Ocean

by Phineas Stowe

Boston: Phineas Stowe, 1856. Sixth Thousand. Double frontispiece, 64pp. Square twelvemo. Publisher's quarter cloth binding and illustrated boards. Lyrics and music. Boards and edges rubbed; lacking free, front endpaper; leaves toned; very good. "[The] Temperance Ship is launched on a sparkling sea, and we trust she will have a pleasant voyage around Cape Horn and the globe, and by her sweet melodies, may she induce many to join her noble crew in their work of love and mercy." (Preface) The author,... Read more about this item
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A$116.29
The Water-Drinkers

The Water-Drinkers

by Longmate, Norman

London: Hamish Hamilton. 1968. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. Light wear to dustjacket edges and corners and some age-toning to spine. Illustrated with Black and White plates. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. xiii, 322 pages. Indispensible to an understanding of nineteenth century history and fiction. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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A$15.00
A Stainless Flag

A Stainless Flag

by Leete, Frederick De Land

Detroit: Central Publishing Co, 1916. Pamphlet. 21, [3]p., wraps. 6 x 4 in. Very Good. Temperance tract making a patriotic argument for prohibition of alcohol.
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A$34.11
THE USE OF BRANDY AND SALT, AS A REMEDY FOR VARIOUS INTERNAL AS WELL AS EXTERNAL DISEASES, INFLAMMATION AND LOCAL INJURIES; CONTAINING AMPLE DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING AND APPLYING IT. EXPLAINED BY THE REV. SAMUEL FENTON, M.D., LIVERPOOL, AND WM. LEE, ESQ., OF LA PERTE IMBAULT, IN FRANCE. SECOND EDITION, REVISED AND CORRECTED

THE USE OF BRANDY AND SALT, AS A REMEDY FOR VARIOUS INTERNAL AS WELL AS EXTERNAL DISEASES, INFLAMMATION AND LOCAL INJURIES; CONTAINING AMPLE DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING AND APPLYING IT. EXPLAINED BY THE REV. SAMUEL FENTON, M.D., LIVERPOOL, AND WM. LEE, ESQ., OF LA PERTE IMBAULT, IN FRANCE. SECOND EDITION, REVISED AND CORRECTED

by Fenton, Samuel; Wm. Lee

New York: Carvill & Co., 108 Broadway, 1842. 42, [2 blanks] pp. Original printed dark blue wrappers [disbound]. Narrow extremity wear to wrappers. Else Very Good. This second American printing followed the New York 1841. Previously it had been published in Britain in 1840. Fenton's concoction is "a simple but powerful remedy... an antidote to many of the common ills of life. Readers are counseled to "use French brandy only." A plethora of diseases, listed in alphabetical order, are cured by the... Read more about this item
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A$542.68
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