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1932ref. 118538Paris: A la Manufacture de Fourrures 1932. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Paris A la Manufacture de Fourrures 1932. Octavo 245 × 160 mm 20 pages with numerous illustrations by L. Menetrier of models draped in furs or wearing fur-trimmed jackets and overcoats. Three-colour card covers stylishly lettered and decorated in a contemporary mode with text on both inside surfaces and the colophon on the outside rear; thin strip snipped from the foot of the first seven leaves apparently removing the one-line footer 'Les magasins sont ouverts Dimanches et Fêtes'; trifling signs of age and use; an excellent copy. A la Manufacture de Fourrures paperback
1942ref. 128354North Melbourne: Muir's Proprietary Limited 1942. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. North Melbourne Muir's Proprietary Limited circa 1942. Octavo 23 pages with numerous illustrations. Saddle-stapled pictorial wrappers; rusty staples removed but not before they had stained and slightly damaged the adjacent areas of paper; a very good copy. Loosely inserted is the 'Price List. Jan. 16th. 1942' gate-fold 8 pages. 2 items. Muir's Proprietary Limited paperback
1930ref. 138476Stoke-on-Trent: Wengers Ltd 1930. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Stoke-on-Trent Wengers Ltd. September 1930 printed at the foot of the inside rear cover. Quarto ii 66 pages with a map and numerous illustrations plus text printed on the inside surfaces of the covers and a pictorial advertisement for the company printed in red on the outside rear cover. Flush-cut quarter cloth tape and three-colour card covers with the original loop of string through a hole punched in the top left corner; minimal signs of age and use; a very good copy. 'This book is intended to give a rough outline and simple description of the Manufacture of Pottery commencing with the preparation and composition of the body raw materials used in the body the methods of forming and shaping same the first or Biscuit firing the composition preparation and application of Glazes methods of Decoration and classes of Colours used in the various methods; also of the methods of decorating Glass and the processes of Enamelling Sheet and Cast Iron Copper and Jewellery' inside front cover. Wengers, Ltd paperback
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ref. 603640Massachusetts: Concord Chamber of Commerce N.D. First Edition; First Printing. Stapled wraps. Near Fine in stapled wraps.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 32 pages. Concord Chamber of Commerce unknown
ref. 27843San Andreas: Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce n.d. circa 1915. 1st edition. 24mo. Printed paper covers. Staple bound. 1st edition. Color illustrations throughout. Only 5 copies located in libraries nationwide. Mentions P.P.I.E. in illustration caption. In fine condition. Red and gold on covers is very clear and vibrant. (San Andreas): Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce (n.d. circa 1915.) unknown
ref. 903Birmingham: Deykin & Harrison Ltd. circa 1920 . An octavo bound in the original cloth-backed redpaper over stiff card pictorial cover. This very scarce trade catalogue of 191 pages plus index represents the work of one of the most prestigious manufacturers of domestic metalware in Britain. The firm was established in 1781. This catalogue represents early twentieth century wares shown at Venetian Works Jennens Row Dale End Birmingham. The city of Birmingham well-known as one of the most important centers of metalwork throughout English history contributed a wealth of artisans to the Arts and Crafts period. The "Puritan Pewter" line with it's finely hammered finish was one of the firm's most successful offerings well-illustrated in this catalogue. There is some overall soiling and wear to the binding but it remains a bright sound copy of an elusive trade catalogue. hardcover
ref. 27481Stockton: Western School of Commerce / Logan Photographic Studio 1906. Sixth annual announcement. Oblong 24mo. Staple bound embossed paper covers printed in gold. Sixth annual announcement. Illustrated with photographs and penmanship samples. Lists of faculty and students contain many familiar local names. The building housing the school shown here in its original condition still stands on the northwest corner of Channel & San Joaquin Streets although to top floors have since been removed. Minor fading to covers. One small blemish on first page margin. Else in very good condition. Scarce. Photograph a bit worn on edges of mounting board else in very good condition. The two items sold together as one lot. Stockton: Western School of Commerce / Logan Photographic Studio 1906. unknown
1925ref. 37872N.P.: Privately printed n.d. ca 1925. 1925. First edition. 9" x 8" folded in half to 9" x 4" in pictorial wrappers. 16 pp. including cover illustrations map. Information on Pueblo and its advantages to those who make it their home. Boasts 181 manufacturing plants making 65% of all products manufactured in Colorado 40 miles of streetcar tracks etc. Offers information on Pueblo's manufacturing distribution resources agriculture mining residential advantages mountains and scenery health climate and recreation. Numerous black and white illustrations throughout. 3 1/2" x 11 3/4" sheet folded to 4 panels offering information on Pueblo's weather. Light soiling to wrapper and with light wear to spine and extremities. Weather insert with light chipping to edges. Very good. Privately printed, n.d. [ca 1925]. unknown
1924ref. 48972Salt Lake City: Western Printing Company 1924. 1924. First edition. Single sheet letterhead that has a typed letter signed on the recto and a color 'Salt Lake City: The Center of Scenic America' graphic on the verso. The letter is from the Secretary for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Joseph H. Rayburn and is a reply for a request of information from a prospective tourist. "Permit me to call to your attention the fact that Salt Lake City is a geographical center of importance to investors as well as tourists. From Denver on the east to San Francisco on the west - a distance of about1500 miles - there is no great distributing point but Salt Lake City. From the Canadian to Mexican border there is no city of the same commercial importance." Western Printing Company, 1924. unknown
1885ref. 21259Des Moines Iowa: Racine Seeder Co 1885. Very good condition. Trade catalogue with engraving of the sowing machine broadcasting seed at front wrapper and illustration at rear wrapper of a farmer sowing seed by hand & a caption signed M. Manz. Text pertains to the efficacy of the machine with 7 cuts or schematic illustrations of the sower's key parts. 32pp pale peach wrappers with engraved illustration of the factory inside the rear wrapper. 4 1/4 x 6 1/4" Racine Seeder Co unknown
1879ref. 106415Pamphlet 8vo cloth covers gilt title on top cover illustrated 80 pp. Some cover and edge wear center margin tears throughout not affecting text or illustrations by pre drilled hole in pamphlet normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. Somewhat scarce brush catalogue from the 1870s. Whiting started making brushes in the 1850s and by 1868 he had a stand-alone brush business that included other family members. The company expanded a great deal and was considered one of the best brush makers by the 1890s. By the time of John Whiting's death in 1892 it was probably the largest manufacturer in the United States. This attractive little catalogue includes an engraving of the Whiting factory and images of the brushes they made. A complete price list is included.
1880ref. 6512East Liverpool Ohio: the company; Simms Steam Print 1880. 16mo single sheet uncut & folded to form 10 pages. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION. Net price list of decorated ware with descriptions of Toilet Sets Tea Sets Decorated Ware Covered Jugs Molasses Cans Etc. Knowles Taylor and Knowles was formed in 1870 though its antecedents date to 1854. By the early 1870's the company specialized in Iron Stone China and operated four kilns. One horizontal fold light edgewear with some tiny losses slightly foxed & soiled. Still very good. OCLC locates no copies. [the company]; Simms Steam Print unknown
1895ref. 21279Spalding St. Lawrence Boat Co. 1895. Very good overall. Sales flyer for the Ogdensburg NY maker of the "Ethelwynn" the winner of the Seawanhaka cup the oldest American yachting trophy that is still active today. The Ethelwynn was a "half rater" approximately 15ft and designed by William Stephens. She defeated the Spruce IV from England. Flyer with two printed photographs of the boats by J. S. Johnson 1895; the second West & Co. Southsea. One vertical fold; a bit bumped at corners tiny chip lower right corner. 10 x 8 Spalding St. Lawrence Boat Co. unknown
1932ref. 008479New York: D. Van Nostrand Company Inc. 1932. 1st . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 626pp.incl.index; HB pale olive w/blk.; spine darkened w/wear on spine&corners; tp.edges bumped w/dampstain&ripples throughout; staining on endpapers. "Clippers of the Skies" frontispiece. Chapters containing major developments events & statistics for 1932. Photos of famous planes fliers events & airfields. 3-view drawings of aricraft & engines. World air route maps&Trade Index. Volume fourteen of series. D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc. hardcover
1912ref. 17078Good softcover. Staple-bound with slightly oversize thin card covers. Front cover is lightly scuffed with few small faint stains; rear cover is stained and soiled at top inner corner and along joint; tightly bound; bright clean interior. This is the program for the Brattleboro Pageant presented at Island Park in the Connecticut River 4 times between June 5th and 12th 1912 including 3 performances of Royall Tyler’s ‘The Contrast’. The pageant consisted of 11 ‘episodes’ e.g. ‘The Deerfield Captives’ ‘Green Dragon Inn Boston’ ‘The Arms Tavern: Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys’ ‘Life in the Watercure Days’ etc. Each episode includes short history synopsis of the piece cast of characters and actor’s names. Large 8vo 31 pp; illustrated with local photos not pageant pictures. Cf Bassett #3159; OCLC #11931224. Laid in is a short card with list of 'episodes' note on Island Park and note on 'The Contrast'. Brattleboro, VT: Brattleboro Board of Trade/Vermont Printing Co. paperback
1901ref. 010591Victoria B.C.: British Columbia Board of Trade 1901. Soft cover. Very Good. Scarce Victoria B.C. pamphlet published by the Board of Trade 1901 promoting the city highlighting business prospects residential areas tourism transportation etc. Original string bound wraps a little rubbed or scuffed. 29 pages vintage photos and a colour fold out REPRODUCTION map at the end. Original map absent. British Columbia Board of Trade paperback
1932ref. 37835N. P.: Privately printed 1932. 1932. CALIFORNIA. 6" x 20 1/4" sheet folds to 3 3/8" x 6" color pictorial wrappers 12 panels An uncommon ephemera piece published in collaboration between the California State Chamber of Commerce the California Newspaper Publishers' Association and others the pamphlet featured in a month to month format "Novel and Unique Presentations" to coincide with the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympic Games and to entice visitors to the "Fiesta State." It listed a calendar of events and festivities held all through the state and included Pacific Coast Dairy Exposition in Oakland Ski Meet in Portola Mother Lode Rodeo in Sonora Annual $10 000 Open Golf Championship in Los Angeles and many other events. Near fine clean copy. Privately printed, 1932. unknown
1960ref. 34079Washington DC: Chamber of Commerce of the United States 1960. 2nd printing. Wraps. Very Good. 2nd printing July 1960. A Very Good set in a Good slipcase. 8vo. bound in illustrated stiff wraps with linen paper covered slipcase. Slipcase is darkened at spine and edges with rubbing. Booklets have stapled spine and appx. 35-40 pages each. Volume I: Balanced Community Development Volume II: Community Analysis Volume III: Comprehensive Planning Volume IV: Planning Urban Renewal Projecgts Volume V: Modernizing Local Government Volume VI: Financing Community Development Volume VII: Community Leadership. Chamber of Commerce of the United States unknown
1931ref. 034709Cheyenne WY: Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce 1931. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Photographs. Very good/none used illustrated stiff paper wraps 64pp. Interior clean no marks binding tight. Slight rubbing to wraps no chips or tears corners lightly rubbed. laid in loose at rear is a fold out print of a photograph of the gathered contestants print is 10 1/2" X 42 Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce paperback
1925ref. P7689Los Angeles: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce 1925. Softcover. Very good. 214p. Scrapes to lightly soiled cover and corner worn. Directory consisting of "an alphabetical listing of importers and exporters showing the countries they are principally interested in and the commodities handled" as well as foreign consuls warehouses customs house brokers and steamship lines designed to facilitate foreign trade in Los Angeles. Geographical and commodities indices. 8-3/4"x5-3/4" Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce paperback
ref. 1145837Museum of the Fur Trade Soft cover. Near Fine. Large Octavos. Book. Museum of the Fur Trade Paperback
2000ref. 26882Cate Media. VG. 2000. Hardcover. Hardback in Very Good condition without dust jacket Small bump in lower spine. 4to 11" to 13" tall. 384 pages. Quick Shipping All Books Mailed in Boxes Free Tracking Provided . Cate Media hardcover
ref. 009487Somerville: A. Martin & Sons 1912 First edition. 8vo; 200 pp.; illustrated from photographs. A fine copy in original gilt-stamped red cloth. A fine exmple of American civic boosterism in the years before the First War. They're all here merchants politicians civic leaders manufacturers and industrialists etc. touting beautiful downtown Somerville as the place to live work and play. Somerville: A. Martin & Sons, 1912 hardcover
1920ref. 102695Publicity Bureau. Good with no dust jacket. 1920. Softcover. 8 x 4.5; 352 pages; Very good except title page has a piece out not affecting the information . Publicity Bureau paperback