Mount Morris Illinois: Kable Brothers Co 1948. First Edition. Leatherette. Very Good. pp: 152 12; illus throughout from photographs. Brown leatherette gilt-stamped cover and spine; large signature on brown free-endpaper. 11.25" x 8.5" Typography by Winfield G. Colvin. Art by R. Lewis Keeler. Photographs by Bob Althouse. Production by the Men and Women of Kable Brothers Company. <br/><br/> Kable Brothers Co hardcover
Original documents. Very Good. Ten 10 half-page receipts on printed billheads accomplished by hand for various services and materials. Included: Col. C.R. Mudge Post 114 G.A.R.; Wm. Jones--House Sign & Fresco Painter Paper Hanger & Glazier; Little & Larkin--Coach & Carriage Hardware and Trimmings; John S. Poyes & Co.--Coach & Carriage Hardware and Trimmings; E.C. Owen-- Stoves Tinware and General Hardware; S.S. Blodgett--Coal Lime Cement Hair Pressed Hay and Straw; Carriagemakers Band--Music Furnished for all Occasions; Gilbert G. Davis-- Boarding Baiting and Livery Stable. All of the receipts issued by tradesmen are made out to Post 114 of Merrimac. <br/><br/> unknown
1919. Original manuscript. Good. 2pp written in black ink in part: ".I applied for my naturalization papers while in the Co. H 23rd Inf 2nd Div. on the Rhein.At the same time I applied for my liberty bond.I wish the citizen papers and my bond sent to me at this address.signed Edward E. Crebere / per K." Stamped: "Bureau of Naturalization Received Oct 28 1919." 6.5" x 5" The Winnisimmet Lodge return address refers to Odd Fellows Lodge No. 24 in Chelsea MA. The Lodge had been established circa 1843 based on a notice published in the "Symbol and Odd Fellows Magazine" Boston 1843. <br/><br/> unknown
Colorado Springs: Railroad View Publ Co 1902. First Edition. Printed Stiff Wrappers. Very Good. pp: 1 text; color frontispiece and 17 b&w photographic views mounted on black stock; Topographical Map of The Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railway The Short Line. Back cover chipped near spine. Gray wrappers embossed cover title in red string ties. 9" x 11" <br/><br/> Railroad View Publ Co unknown
Philadelphia: J. Murray Jordan 1897. First Edition. Decorative Wrappers. Very Good. Oblong quarto 32 full-page illus from photographs. Gilt-embossed cover. Faint dampmark on back cover. 7.75" x 9.75" <br/><br/> J. Murray Jordan unknown
Merrimac MA 1883. Original manuscripts. Very Good. Three receipts: 1 Heath Bros. Carpenters-Contractors-Builders January 12 1883 for a walnut shelf and brackets. 2 Bailey Sargent written on the GAR Post's own decorative letterhead Sept. 7th 1883 for expenses of William Fry Concert Co. 3 Alex Smart Dec. 19 1890 for Littles Express care of Horse Story & Waterhouse bill &c. Approx. 6" x 8" Merrimac Massachusetts was incorporated in 1876. The Colonel C. R. Mudge Post 114 of the Grand Army of the Republic had been organized December 20 1869. The Colonel C. R. Mudge Ladies' Relief Corps No. 24 was organized in December 1882. Hurd History of Essex County 1888. <br/><br/> unknown
Racine Wisconsin: S.C. Johnson & Son 1921. First Edition. Decorative Wrappers. Fine. 32pp; illus throughout with domestic scenes in colors including 96 printed color samples of Johnson's Wood Dyes and Paste Wood Filler. 8.5" x 6.5" OCLC finds four locations of this first edition: U Delaware U Maryland Cleveland Public and Canadian Centre for Architecture. <br/><br/> S.C. Johnson & Son unknown
NY: Roaman's 1962. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. Very Good. 32pp; illus throughout from photographs some color. Includes descriptions and prices. 10.25" x 8" <br/><br/> Roaman's unknown
Hartford CT: Governor's Office 1917. Original document. Very Good. Partly printed document accomplished by hand. In part: ".reposing special trust and confidence in the skill and patriotism of J.S. Anderson Jr. of the Mirror of Stonington Conn. do hereby appoint him.Special Representative of the division of co-operation of the press committee on publicity Connecticut State Council of Defense." Large embossed seal. Signed in full by Holcomb witnessed by R.J. Dwyer Deputy Secretary. 11.75" x 9.5" Holcomb 1834-1932 was the 66th Governor of Connecticut. <br/><br/> Governor's Office unknown
s.l.: s.n. 1930. Original photograph. Very Good. 5.75" x 4" black-and-white portrait of Harry Lester wearing a cowboy hat and pointing at the camera. Signed across his body in blue ink. Harry Lester was born at Fort Worth Texas in 1895. He began life as part of his family's traveling show and went on to adapt his act as popular crazes emerged finally becoming a headliner as a hillbilly musician in the 1930s and '40s retiring in 1957. <br/><br/> s.n. unknown
Eastleigh: Stoneham Publications Ltd 1981. Soft cover. Good/No Jacket as published. 6" x 8. A stamps catalogue and pricing guide for British stamps. In clean and sound condition without marks or inscriptions. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK usually on the day they are received. Please call or email with your questions regarding this book. <br/> <br/> Stoneham Publications Ltd paperback
Bookseller reference : 016125 ISBN : 0906400031 9780906400036
Manchester PA 1945. Original edition. Very Good. Black-and-white photo of the five sisters dressed in white blouses black coats and skirts and string ties. Caption and names are printed by hand in red. 375" x 7" The five Eppley Sisters traveled the world as a gospel quintet for about 30 years circa 1945 to 1975. <br/><br/> unknown
NY: Charles Scribner's Sons 1925. First Edition. Very Good. Two pages promotional text and illustrations; printed in black with decorated initial and borders in blue. Side One has a photo-portrait of Lardner and a photo of the five-volume set of his works. Side Two includes seven cartoons in the text. Original folds opens to 19.5" x 11.25" WorldCat does not record this broadsheet. <br/><br/> Charles Scribner's Sons unknown
San Francisco: Muriel Less Manager 1970. Original edition. Fine. 10" x 8" black-and-white close-up portrait of Erwin inscribed in black ink: "To: Betty Larson / Love ya sweets / Durward." Singer-songwriter Durward Erwin born in Kentucky in 1937 and known for his traditional country music has had a long and varied career as detailed on his website. <br/><br/> Muriel Less, Manager unknown
s.l.: s.n. 1960. Original edition. Very Good. 10" x 8" black-and-white portrait of Adams in an embroidered shirt playing his guitar. Inscribed in blue ink: "To Betsy Krynel / Best Wishes / Eddie Adams." Singer-songwriter Eddie Adams 1930-2001 of Michigan organized his Mountain Rhythm Boys in the early 1950s. They recorded their honky-tonk music and played in bars throughout the state through the early 1970s. <br/><br/> s.n. unknown
Victoria Australia: Gregory Young & Associates 1970. Original edition. Very Good. 6.5" x 8.5" black-and-white group portrait of the Australian quintet with their instruments. Identified by a faded label on the verso. When this photo was taken circa 1973 band members were: Paul Trenwith Colleen Bain Trenwith Alan Rhodes Graham Lovejoy and Miles Reay. It is said that the group modeled their sound after the Flatt and Scruggs band. <br/><br/> Gregory Young & Associates unknown
s.l.: Capitol/Country 1970. Original edition. Fine. 10" x 8" black-and-white 3/4 portrait of Tony Booth with an inset photo of him and his family. Captioned "Workin' At The Car Wash Blues." Signed in green ink "Thanks / Tony." Booth born in Tampa in 1943 was part of the Bakersfield-sound revolution begun by Buck Owens appeared regularly on the country charts and is still performing today in the southwest. <br/><br/> Capitol/Country unknown
Encino CA: American Management 1969. Original edition. Fine. 8" x 10" black-and-white close-up portrait of Barbara looking at the camera with a sultry gaze. Barbara Mandrell born in Texas in 1948 was one of country music's most popular female vocalists in the 1970s and '80s. <br/><br/> American Management unknown
Chicago: Rand McNally 1903. Copyright 1895. Pictorial Paper Covers. Very Good. 64pp; 80 b&w views from photographs. String-bound in color-pictorial wraps. Laid in is a turn-of-the-century postcard in color a view of Pennsylvania Avenue from Treasury. 6.25" x 8.75" <br/><br/> Rand, McNally unknown
Goodlettsville TN: Atlas Artist Bureau 1960. Original edition. Fine. Black-and-white photo of Charlie Louvin with his guitar inscribed and signed: "Best to Clara / Charlie Louvin. 10" x 8" Born July 7 1927 in Henager Alabama Charlie Louvin recorded from 1947 to 1962 with his brother Ira as the Louvin Brothers. In 1955 they became members of the Grand Ole Opry and churned out thirteen hits on the Billboard country chart followed by Charlie's 29 singles on the Billboard chart and four Grammy nominations. Charlie Louvin passed on January 26 2011. <br/><br/> Atlas Artist Bureau unknown
s.l.: s.n. 1985. Original edition. Fine. Black-and-white photo of David Frizzell smiling into the camera. Signed "David Frizzell" in black ink at top of photo. 10" x 8" <br/><br/> s.n. unknown
Silver Creek NY: Huntley Mfg. Co 1925. First Edition. Original Wraps. Fine. 68pp index. Illus throughout with photo-engravings and detailed descriptions of pea cleaners thistle separator picking tables blanchers washers and cleaners string bean graders and cutters cherry pitters can fillers &c. 9" x 6" WorldCat locates only the Strong Museum copy of this catalog. <br/><br/> Huntley Mfg. Co paperback
Philadelphia: McIntire Magee & Brown 1910. Original edition. Very Good. Printed black ink on white stock text and illustration of opthalmic cabinet. In part: "A compact cabinet offering the conveniences that are necessary for efficient diagnosis and prescription." Explains the design features and practicality of the cabinet with dimensions and prices. Doctor's name written at top. 10" x 6" <br/><br/> McIntire, Magee & Brown unknown
NY: Capri Records 1950. Original edition. Very Good. Black-and-white posed portrait captioned "Canada's Marathon Fiddle Champ" signed in the negative by Len Fairchuk. 8" x 10" Len Fairchuk 1932-2004 ran and starred in "The Western Hour" tv program out of Winnipeg for 19 years celebrating Canadian First Nation people. A member of the Salteaux nation he was also a graphic artist of note and is still beloved by the people of Manitoba. <br/><br/> Capri Records unknown
1970. Original edition. Fine. Full-color photograph signed by Duane Allen above his head Richard Sterban across his chest Joe Bonsall against a dark background William Lee Golden in the lower margin. 10" x 8" The four men in this picture are the Oak Ridge Boys in their prime: Duane Allen lead Joe Bonsall tenor William Lee Golden baritone and Richard Sterban bass. Golden and Allen joined the group in the mid-1960s and Sterban and Bonsall joined in the early 1970s. <br/><br/> unknown
London: Christie's South Kensington 1979. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket as published. 8 X 8. An illustrated auction catalogue with list of prices achieved. Illustrated with black / white photographs. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK usually the same day. Call or email us with your questions. In clean and sound condition. <br/> <br/> Christie's South Kensington paperback
London: Stanley Gibbons Ltd 1969. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket as published. 7" x 9.5. A comprehensive stamp catalogue of British Commonwealth stamps for the collector. Some minor shelf wear to corners and a gifting dedication on the front free end paper. A slightly heavier book please enquire about shipping costs to your destination. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK usually within 24 hours. Please call or email with your questions. <br/> <br/> Stanley Gibbons Ltd hardcover
Athens GA: Athens Book Co 1923. Second Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. Very Good. 215pp; 10 plates from photographs. 7.5" x 5.5" Presentation copy inscribed on the front free-endpaper: "Presented to / Senator Peter Horbeck / by the author / Frank Attolda / Athens Ga. March 24 1924." The author served as 2nd Lieutenant in the 328th Infantry 82nd Division in World War I. <br/><br/> Athens Book Co unknown
Cincinnati: Office of the Secretary E.A.S. 1888. Original documents. Very Good. Small broadsides 8.5" x 5.5" text ruled in black docketed on versos. Memorials to: 1 Chas. E. Goodrich; died at Milwaukee June 14 1882 of consumption; joined American Express as scrip-clerk soon after the close of the War rose to position of cashier &c. 2 James Jones; died at Camden SC July 11 1887 of Uraenia; joined Express service in 1850 appointed agent of the Southern Express &c. 3 Leroy Atwood; died at Las Vegas N.M. Nov. 22 1887 from Pulmonary Consumption; was Superintendent of the United States Express Company; repaired to Las Vegas for his health. 4 Lawrence W. Redus; died at Elgin Texas July 1 1888 from congestion of the stomach and bowels; worked for Southern Express Co. at Wheatly Ark. before moving to Texas. American Express was founded in 1850 at Buffalo NY to move express shipments in the eastern states as Wells Fargo was doing in the west. The Expressmen's Aid Society which issued the documents at hand organized on March 19 1874. <br/><br/> Office of the Secretary, E.A.S. unknown
Branson MO: Campbell's Ozark Country Jubilee 1992. Original edition. Very Good. 8" x 10" glossy photograph. Ticket stub dated June 16 1992. <br/><br/> Campbell's Ozark Country Jubilee unknown
Nashville: Mac Wiseman Enterprises 1990. Original edition. Very Good. 8" x 10" glossy photograph. Inscribed and signed boldly in black ink: "To Ed & Delores / Mac Wiseman." Wiseman sang and played on radio shows in a number of places worked a year with Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys recorded for Dot Records and when this book was published he was doing daily programs on radio station WBMD Baltimore. He has been called one of the Three Tenors of Bluegrass music. <br/><br/> Mac Wiseman Enterprises unknown
St. Louis MO 1991. Original edition. Very Good. 10" x 8" glossy photograph signed in red ink with sentiments by all four members of the male quartet. Laid in are two complimentary tickets to the group's benefit performance at the Apple Grove Inn Medina NY. Sh-Boom a nine-piece rock n roll nostalgia band organized in 1983 includes the male quartet shown in this photograph. <br/><br/> unknown
s.l.: s.n. 1991. Original edition. Fine. 8" x 10" glossy photograph in full color. Signed boldly in black ink. Loretta Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow near Paintsville Kentucky April 14 1932 and has achieved greatness as a country-music songwriter and singer. <br/><br/> s.n. unknown
Boston: Gould & Lincoln 1858. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 44pp. 9" x 5.75" Written at top of cover: "Prof. Washburn / with the regards of F.D.H." Emory Washburn 1800-1877 served as Governor of Massachusetts 1854-1855 and wrote a number of legal treatises. He was instrumental in the founding of Worcester Polytechnic Institute dedicated to teaching science and the trades. Rev. Huntington was at the time "Preacher to the University at Cambridge Harvard." <br/><br/> Gould & Lincoln paperback
NY: James A. Davidson Management 1952. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. Very Good. 16pp. Includes: a three-page essay "This is 'Why'" by Robert Shaw; biographical sketches and photos of members of the chorale and ensemble; a two-page essay "Robert Shaw and Choral Music"; and the two-page programme for this performance. 12" x 9" Signed in red by Robert Shaw next to his portrait on page two. Signed in blue ink by John Robert Dunlap baritone. <br/><br/> James A. Davidson Management unknown
New-Bedford MA: E. Anthony Printer 1856. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 64pp. Old vertical crease. 9.25" x 5.5" <br/><br/> E. Anthony, Printer paperback
Bronx NY: Lawson & Co 1908. Original edition. Fine. Large trade card printed by American Lithographic Co. of NYC. Carnation painted from life by Paul de Longpre in 1907. 9" x 6.75" "Thomas W. Lawson of Boston paid $30000 for the original plant of this 'Perfect Pink'. The perfection of artistic result attained in Lawson Pianos and Player Pianos is equally marvelous." <br/><br/> Lawson & Co unknown
Wellington: New Zealand Government Publicity 1929. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. Very Good. 32pp text and extended captions printed black on heavy tan stock; tipped in are 27 color plates from photographs printed in New Zealand by Coulls Somerville Wilkie Ltd. Bound in heavy wraps sewn. 12.75" x 10" Centers on the natural wonders of New Zealand and includes Auckland City. <br/><br/> New Zealand Government Publicity unknown
Memphis TN: Cecil Blackwood 1980. Original edition. Fine. Black-and-white portrait of Robbie in performance shirt spiked hair. 10" x 8" Signed in blue ink: "To Mikey from Robbie B." <br/><br/> Cecil Blackwood unknown
Boston: Printed by Geo. C. Rand & Avery 1861. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 40pp. Discusses the rapid growth of Harvard's library and the need for expansion without causing "the beauty of the interior of Gore Hall to be marred. The Librarian's report names those who have donated books and pamphlets to the Library how they are to be cared for reversing the cause of dampness additional shelving &c. &c. 9.25" x 5.5" Presentation copy from the author. Written at top of cover: "Hon. Emory Washburn / with the Librarian's compliments." <br/><br/> Printed by Geo. C. Rand & Avery paperback
Lynn Mass: J.F. Ingalls 1880. First Edition. Printed self-wraps. Very Good. 16pp; illus throughout from patterns. 11.5" x 8.5" This well-illustrated catalog contains descriptions and prices of Wallachian patterns for table covers collars and cuffs shirt waists and jumpers scarfs hats bolero jackets &c. <br/><br/> J.F. Ingalls paperback
London: Stanley Gibbons Ltd 1957. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket as published. 5" x 7.5". Classic stamp values catalogue. 22nd edition. A heavier book please enquire about shipping to your destination. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK usually within 24 hours. Please call or email with your questions <br/> <br/> Stanley Gibbons Ltd hardcover
s.l.: s.n. 1970. Original edition. Fine. Black-and-white portrait of the duo in suits Wayne with an electric guitar and Bob with a banjo. Inscribed in black ink: "Sincerely / The / Walker Bros. / Wayne & Bob." 10" x 8" <br/><br/> s.n. unknown
Nashville: WSM 1975. Original edition. Very Good. Full-color photo of the four wearing red shirts metal-studded blue jeans and matching denim jackets. 8" x 10" Signed on the back in various colors of ink: Bobby Osborne guitar/bass; Sonny Osborne banjo; Robby Osborne guitar/bass/drums; Dale Sledd guitar. The Osborne Brothers joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1964. <br/><br/> WSM unknown
Pottsville PA: various 1889. Original manuscripts. Very Good. Four items all made out to W.R. Mason. The first is on the billhead of Seltzer & Bro. The other three are on the pink billhead of Jacob Ulmer Pork & Beef Packer with an engraved birdseye view of their large packing plant. 5.5" x 8.5" Printed billheads accomplished by hand. <br/><br/> various unknown
Newark Ohio: B.V.F.C. 1966. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. Very Good. 16pp; 18 illus from photographs. Laid in is a 1-1/2-page handwritten letter from Jerry Bonnell to a promoter or radio disc jockey introducing Buddy Vogue as ".a country music new comer. He has one record out now.writes all his own songs.He makes all of his clothes for the stage. Has been a Rodeo performer a top rider of Bronco Bulls and Bucken Horses. We all think with the right promotion behind him he could be a big national star." &c. With the letter is a press photo of "Eureka Recording Star Buddy Vogue." 11" x 8.5" This newsletter is inscribed and signed on the cover "Happy Trails / Buddy Vogue." Laid in is a printed handbill with a photo of Buddy in performance costume chording his guitar. <br/><br/> B.V.F.C. unknown
St. Clair County Illinois 1859. Original document. Very Good. Broadsheet partly printed accomplished by hand. Conveys "the North East quarter of Section Twenty three in Township Three North of Range Nine West." Signed by Jas. L. Morrison and W.W. Roman court clerk. Docketed on verso. Form printed by Advocate Print Belleville Illinois and sold by A.T. Primm. Typographic border. Dated 16 February 1859. 15.75" x 12.5" The 1866 Madison County Directory locates Isaac Harkleroad residing in the town of Venice situate in southwestern Madison County just east of the Mississippi River. <br/><br/> unknown
Madison County Illinois 1858. Original document. Very Good. 4pp partly printed accomplished by hand. Conveys "the North East quarter of Section Twenty three 23 in Township Three North Range No. Nine 9 West of the third principal meridian containing One hundred and sixty acres." Signed by William T. Brown Sheriff of Madison County. Docketed on verso. Form printed by Advertiser Print Edwardsville Illinois. Pale blue paper. Dated 27 December 1858. 12.5" x 7.75" The 1866 Madison County Directory locates Isaac Harkleroad residing in the town of Venice situate in southwestern Madison County just east of the Mississippi River. <br/><br/> unknown
Liverpool England 1888. Original manuscripts. Very Good. Partly printed accomplished by hand as follow: 1 Three Cases & Seven Bales Merchandise shipped to Order at Philadelphia 13 March 1888 aboard the Steamship "Indiana"; 2 Eight hundred forty-nine bags Potatoes Williams Selected Magnums shipped Roberts & Williams at Philadelphia 18 April 1888 aboard the Steamship "British Prince"; 3 Two Bales Wool shipped by F. Willey to Order at Philadelphia 23 April 1888 aboard the Steamship "British Princess"; 4 One hundred Tons Pig Iron shipped to Order at Philadelphia 8 May 1888 aboard the Steamship "Lord Gough"; 5 Thirty Cases Granular Preparations shipped by Alfred Bishop & Sons to J. Wyeth & Bro. at Philadelphia 22 May 1888 aboard the Steamship "Lord Clive." All bills of lading have embossed six-pence revenue stamps one vertical fold and are signed by M. Withers. Each 8.25" x 13.25" <br/><br/> unknown
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