Lima Peru: American Consulate General at Callao-Lima Peru 1935. One of only three original copies per information in the document. Single sheet printed on both sides. Good. Format is approximately 8 inches by 12.5 inches. Rare surviving pre-WWII Report of Birth Sheet has been folded so that there are four sections and it can fit into a standard legal envelop. Some wear soiling and edge tear as folds noted. This for is for the report of birth of a child born abroad on or after 12 o'clock noon E.S.T. May 24 1934 of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States and the other of whom is an alien. This records the birth on November 5 1935 of Lillie Paulita Murdock at the British American Hospital. The father was Thomas Glenn Murdock a mining engineer who was born in Hiddenite North Carolina. The mother was Graciela Murua H. Murdock a Chilean. The parents were married on March 10 1934 in Antofagasta Chile. The physician involved with the birth was Dr. E. A. MacCornack. The form bears the original signature of T. G. Murdock on the front side and two signatures and embassy stamps by the Vice Consul of the United States. The reverse side notes that the provision of Section 1993 of the Revised Statutes of the United States as amended by the Act of May 24 1934 was orally communicated to Thomas Glenn Murdock that the right of citizenship shall not descend unless the child comes to the United States and resides therein for at least 5 years continuously immediately previous to his or her eighteenth birthday and unless within 6 months after the child's twenty-first birthday he or she shall take an oath of allegiance to the United States of American as prescribed by the Bureau of Naturalization. It is unusually for documents like this to survive and if survived to lead the confines of its family. As such documents such as this are highly prized and very collectible especially if as in this case there is an association with a person of note. From an obituary published in the New York Times on January 4 1971: Thomas Glenn Murdock had been since 1965 senior technical adviser in mineral exploration and mineral policy for the United Nations. In the last five years Mr. Murdock undertook missions to more than a score of countries. He was born in Hiddenite N.C. served as a military engineer in World War I graduated from the University of North Carolina and did post graduate work at the University of Alabama. Mr. Murdock was a mining engineer in Latin America for United States companies until 1939 when he became assistant geologist for North Carolina. In World War II he engaged in strategic mineral work for the United States in Brazil and Ethiopia. He joined the State Department in 1947 and served as Minerals Attaché for Africa south of the Sahara. From 1961 to 1965 be was with the Bureau of Mines in Washington. Surviving were his widow the former Graciela Murua and a daughter Lillie Paulita. Hiddenite is a census-designated place CDP in east-central Alexander County North Carolina United States. The population was 536 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town of Hiddenite was incorporated in 1913 but its charter was repealed in 1919. Hiddenite was named for William Earl Hidden 1853-1918 a mineralogist sent to North Carolina by Thomas Edison to look for platinum. Hidden discovered the gem that came to be known as "hiddenite" in 1879 in mines nearby. Until recently it was found only in Alexander County North Carolina but in recent decades it has been subsequently found in Madagascar and Brazil. The Hiddenite Gem Mines and surrounding areas also yield emeralds sapphires and many other precious stones. Sluicing and digging for precious gems is a popular recreational activity that draws many visitors to the area.<br/> Prior to the arrival of W.E. Hidden the community was known as White Plains; this is how the area appears on a map of 1871. Hiddenite was once noted as a health resort because of its sulfur springs. American Consulate General at Callao-Lima, Peru unknown
Washington D. C: Government Printing Office. Good. 1865. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean dark cloth with gilt title on spine. Light edge wear. Interior of text is tight clean and intact. A few lightly age toned pages. Table illustrations. Contents: Sherman-Jonston 23pp. ; Light Draught Monitors i-iv 120pp. ; Massacre of the Cheyenne i -v 108pp. ; Ice Contracts 100pp. ; Rosecrans's Campaigns 119pp. Miscellanous 88pp. : Operations Against Charleston Operations in the Gulf Dept. Trade Regulations Treatment of Rebel Prisoners Administration of Dept of Arkansas. Prior owners ink stamp. ; Table Illustrations; 8vo; 558 pages . Government Printing Office hardcover
Washington: GPO 1907-16. original paper wrappers ten reports each approx. 28 pp. very good the lot: . - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Washington: GPO, unknown
Washington: 1856. 32 pp issued as 34th Congress 3d Session SED 8; light extraction roughness at spine and now in self wrappers; mostly tabular. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. Washington: unknown
<p><strong>1856 Pacific Exploration Botany MAP Zoology Cactus Sequoia California Redwoods</strong></p><p>Beginning in 1855 the United States Congress published reports and surveys of certain railroad routes from the Mississippi River westward to the Pacific. Per Larned</p><p>"Narrative reports of many officers on various routes giving much information concerning the western country. The publication of the reports being chiefly in the form of original journals kept day by day gives them a certain accuracy that might have been lost had the writers more frequently indulged in general descriptions.</p><p>This work <strong>includes an enormous folding botanical chart and 59 plates!</strong> In addition to the illustrations this volume covers J.M. Bigelow's botanical and arboreal discoveries throughout the American west. The list of contents is extensive however Whipple describes:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Descriptions of soils trees cactuses mosses etc.</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Sequoias Giant Redwoods</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Zoological discoveries and animal behaviors</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Grizzly and black bears</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Lynx</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Beavers & porcupines</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Antelope & deer</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Astronomical observations and tables</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Climate barometric magnetic atmospheric studies</p><p>Item number: #23201</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>United State War Department</p><p><strong><em>Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean… vol iv</em></strong></p><p>Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson 1856.</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages;</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Explorations and Surveys – 4 VII 1 193 1</p><p> <!--endif-->59 full-page plates</p><p> <!--endif-->1 huge folding chart</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Report on Zoology – 17 6 4-288</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->References: Larned 421</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~11.75in X 9.5in 30cm x 24cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>23201</p><p>Photos available upon request.</p> A.O.P. Nicholson hardcover
<p><b>1857 RAILROAD Exploration Surveys Indians San Francisco California Fossils RARE </b></p><p>Beginning in 1855 the United States Congress published reports and surveys of certain railroad routes from the Mississippi River westward to the Pacific. This volume from "<i>Reports of Explorations and Surveys</i>" covers the routes through California particularly those from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Note the impressive collection of illustrations – landscape views churches fossils and plants Indian tribes and geological plans.</p><p>Per Larned</p><p>"Narrative reports of many officers on various routes giving much information concerning the western country. The publication of the reports being chiefly in the form of original journals kept day by day gives them a certain accuracy that might have been lost had the writers more frequently indulged in general descriptions.</p><p>This work includes 53 fascinating engraved plates.</p><p>Item number: #12300</p><p>Price: $599</p><p>United State War Department</p><p><b><i>Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.</i></b></p><p>Washington Beverly Tucker etc. 1857.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages; volume 7 </p><p>o Part I – General Report</p><p> 22 2; 41 1</p><p> 8 color engraved plates</p><p>o Part II – Geological Report</p><p> 204</p><p> 24 engraved plates</p><p> 2 folding plates</p><p>o Part III – Botanical Report</p><p> 28</p><p> 8 engraved plates</p><p>o Appendices</p><p> 116</p><p> 11 engraved plates</p><p>o Conclusion</p><p> 37 5</p><p>· References: Larned 421;</p><p>· Language: English </p><p>· Binding: Leather; tight & secure</p><p>· Size: ~11.5in X 9.5in 29.5cm x 24cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>12300</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Beverly Tucker, etc. hardcover
Washington: Government Printing Office 1880 First edition. Green silk binding. Embossed with gold Republique Francaise coin. Gold titles. 548 pp. Illustrated throughout. Reports of the Commissioners on Fine Arts Education Political Education Manual Training Schools Wood-carving Textile Fabrics with index. Engravings and plates. Scuffing to boards. Foxing primarily to endpapers. Antique ex-library with hand-numbered and hand-dated book plate. Very good condition. Government Printing Office hardcover
Washington: Government Printing Office 1880 First edition. Green silk binding. Embossed with gold Republique Francaise coin. Gold titles. 595 pp. Illustrated throughout. Reports of the Commissioners on Iron and Steel Ceramics Glass and Glass Ware Forestry Cotton Culture with index. Engravings and plates. Scuffing to boards. Foxing primarily to endpapers. Antique ex-library with hand-numbered and hand-dated book plate. Very good condition. Government Printing Office hardcover
Philadelphia: George W. Childs 1863. New edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo 594 pages original blue embossed cloth rebacked with original extra-gilt spine laid down. <br/><br/>Ex libris " Alfred Read / Lt. Col. 12th Ind. Cav." signed on front free endpaper; signed again on the title-page. amd possibly in the Preface. The 12th Indiana Cavalry later became the 127th Indiana Cavalry. The 12th was mustered in 1863 and saw a lot of action in Tennessee Alabama Louisiana and Georgia. His third inked name is clearly "Reed". He sometimes appears in the roster as "Read". According to the roster he was mustered out Mar. 31 1864; however the Lt. Col. lead a raid on the town of Vienna p now New Hope Alabama on May 29 1864. Col Reed was from Monticello White County IN. Obviously a man of mystery. George W. Childs hardcover
Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 1948. Presumed First Edition First printing. Hardcover. Good. Ex-library with usual library markings. Pencil erasure residue on fep. A number of blank pages at back to fill out the binding. This is part of the Treaties and Other International Acts series 2495 Department of State Publication 4728 Literal print--iii 1 241 pages. The North Atlantic Treaty item is part of the Treaties and Other International Acts series 3521 Department of State Literal print--19 pages. . The IAEA item is part of the Treaties and Other International Acts series 3873 Department of State Publication Literal print--132 pages. Regarding NATO For more than 40 years the ATOMAL Agreement has served as the framework within which NATO and the other NATO members that have become parties to this agreement have received the information that is necessary to an understanding and knowledge of and participation in the political and strategic consensus upon which the collective military capacity of the Alliance depends. This agreement permits only the transfer of atomic information not weapons nuclear material or equipment. This is important for the cohesiveness of the Alliance and will enhance its effectiveness. The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea SOLAS is an international maritime treaty which requires Signatory flag states to ensure that ships flagged by them comply with minimum safety standards in construction equipment and operation. The first version of SOLAS was passed in 1914 in response to the sinking of the RMS Titanic. It prescribed numbers of lifeboats and other emergency equipment along with safety procedures including continuous radio watches. The 1914 treaty never entered into force due to the outbreak of the First World War. Further versions were adopted in 1929 and 1948. The current version of the SOLAS Convention is the 1974 version known as SOLAS 1974 which came into force on 25 May 1980. As of March 2016 SOLAS 1974 has 162 contracting States which flag about 99% of merchant ships around the world in terms of gross tonnage. The SOLAS Convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction equipment and operation of ships compatible with their safety. Flag States are responsible for ensuring that ships under their flag comply with its requirements and a number of certificates are prescribed in the Convention as proof that this has been done. Control provisions also allow Contracting Governments to inspect ships of other Contracting States if there are clear grounds for believing that the ship and its equipment do not substantially comply with the requirements of the Convention - this procedure is known as port State control. The current SOLAS Convention includes Articles setting out general obligations amendment procedure and so on followed by an Annex divided into 12 Chapters. In 1953 the President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the creation of an international body to both regulate and promote the peaceful use of atomic power nuclear power in his Atoms for Peace address to the UN General Assembly.23 In September 1954 the United States proposed to the General Assembly the creation of an international agency to take control of fissile material which could be used either for nuclear power or for nuclear weapons. This agency would establish a kind of "nuclear bank." The United States also called for an international scientific conference on all of the peaceful aspects of nuclear power. By November 1954 it had become clear that the Soviet Union would reject any international custody of fissile material if the United States did not agree to a disarmament first but that a clearing house for nuclear transactions might be possible. From 8 to 20 August 1955 the United Nations held the International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy in Geneva Switzerland. In October 1956 a Conference on the IAEA Statute was held at the Headquarters of the United Nations to approve the founding document for the IAEA which was negotiated in 1955-1956 by a group of twelve countries.2 The Statute of the IAEA was approved on 23 October 1956 and came into force on 29 July 1957. U. S. Government Printing Office hardcover